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Heal a Bruise Quicker

Got an ugly bruise? Here are some tips to help it fade quicker Ice Ice when first injured. Heat A fter 24 hours,  apply a warm compress several times each day to the bruise to increase circulation and speed elimination of the blood under the skin. Arnica Apply Arnica Gel. It is great for helping bruises heal quicker. Arnica is an herb with strong anti-inflammatory properties used in ointment and cream preparations to treat strains, sprains and bruises. You can find it in health food stores. Massage preparation gently onto the bruise 2-3 times a day to help the bruise feel better and heal a little faster. Watch the Video! Thanks for Stopping By!           Have a Beautiful Day!  xo Jill Licensed Cosmetologist,  Esthetician,  Makeup Artist PS: Thanks for using my amazon 💋 As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. That keeps my blog running and supports the care of animals in need!😸 ...

Herbal Remedy Website

I love a good natural home remedy.  I came across a great website full of herbal and essential oil remedies when I was looking for help for my daughter's asthma.  It's Annie's Remedy. There is a nice A-Z Medicinal Herb Chart and many remedies for all kinds of ailments including asthma.  Here is the link: www.anniesremedy.com/ Just thought you might like it, too!           Have a Beautiful Day!  xo Jill Licensed Cosmetologist,  Esthetician,  Makeup Artist PS: Thanks for using my amazon 💋 As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. That keeps my blog running and supports the care of animals in need!😸 Click here to visit my latest post  

Deodorant Mark Remover

The weather is finally getting warmer and all the cute little tops and dresses are coming out. Those white deodorant marks on those cute summer clothes just ruin the look, though. I saw this deodorant removing sponge in Bed, Bath and Beyond the other day. Sounds like a good ide a. Rub the deodorant mark with the dry sponge and it easily disappears. It will also remove pet hairs and makeup powder from the neckline of your clothes.  Click here to shop!           Have a Beautiful Day!  xo Jill Licensed Cosmetologist,  Esthetician,  Makeup Artist PS: Thanks for using my amazon 💋 As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. That keeps my blog running and supports the care of animals in need!😸 Click here to visit my latest post  

Lash Card Mascara Shields

One of my favorite mascara tips... Here is a great little gadget for a more perfect mascara application.   Lash Cards  Lash Cards are curved cards that you use as shields when applying your mascara. They help you stretch your lashes, remove clumps and separate your lashes without making a mascara mess on the skin above and below your eyes.  The curved edge of the card is held against your upper lash line. Then, you apply your mascara using the card and your mascara wand to create long clump free lashes. Then use it on the bottom lashes. Toss it away when you are done.  One pack contains 10 individually wrapped shields.   Find them on Amazon.           Have a Beautiful Day!  xo Jill Licensed Cosmetologist,  Esthetician,  Makeup Artist PS: Thanks for using my amazon 💋 As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. That keeps my blog running and supports the care of animals in need!😸...

Prom Makeup: A Fresh & Natural Look

It's Prom time!  Here is one of my recent prom girls with her gorgeous blue eyes! This beauty doesn't usually wear much makeup and wanted a fresh and natural look. Here's what I did for her: Fresh & Natural Prom Makeup First, concealer and thin layer of foundation applied with a damp sponge covered imperfections.  A powder coral blush complimented her skin tone and luminizing finishing powder gave her skin a soft beautiful glow.  Peachy gold and light warm brown shadow made her beautiful blue eyes pop.  Black eyeliner and black mascara added definition and a little drama. A soft shimmering pink defined her lips without making her look too made up.  Her look was fresh and beautiful.           Have a Beautiful Day!  xo Jill Licensed Cosmetologist,  Esthetician,  Makeup Artist PS: Thanks for using my amazon 💋 As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Tha...

Brow Shaping and Taming with Makeup

I always pay special attention to the eyebrows when doing a makeup.  Brows frame the eyes, give us character and expression, and can give away our age. Young brows are thick in shape, the hairs are dense and can be a bit unruly. They need to be cleaned up and given a natural shape but left thick and full then, be tamed with a bit of brow gel. Older brows are thin looking. The hairs have become sparse. There may be holes in the brows. They have become shorter from both ends and can have long wild stray hairs from time to time. These brows need some TLC to look fuller and thicker like younger brows.  How to Shape and Tame Unruly Brows Remove the Strays Removal of stay hairs from under the brows will define the shape. Taking out the strays can actually make the brows look a little thicker. Strange but true! Be careful not to take too many hairs out. You want to keep the brows as thick as possible. Trim Wild, wiry hairs must be trimmed with scissors. Brush them up and trim...

Fraying Cuticles

A friend of one of  our hair stylists asked why her cuticles look like this. She recently had a manicure (not from me!!!) and the skin started fraying up a day or so later.  Well, you've probably heard that you should not cut your cuticles. Just push them back.  Why is that? What Causes Frayed, Peeling Cuticles When we refer to the cuticle, we ar e talking about the skin at the base of the nail, but it is really more complicated than that. The skin at the base of the nail is called the eponychium. It's living skin.  The cuticle is the dead cell part of the eponychium.  The cuticle is the thin white looking piece of skin that sheds from underneath the eponychium. It is dead tissue that sticks on the nail and moves out on the nail as it grows forming a protective barrier between the nail plate and the living eponychium. The "cuticles" (really the eponychium) are pushed back during a manicure revealing the thin skin that is stuck to the nail, the true cuticle...