Top Ten Makeup Countdown - Number 10 - Eyebrows!

OK - Number 10 on my list of Makeup Product types is for Eyebrows!

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I use a number of products for eyebrows including brow pencils, eye powders and also eye brow gels.  I will also add that at the minute with current trends for hi-definition eyebrows I also favor eyebrow tinting.

Brow pencil are great for quickness if used lightly but can tend to look too drawn on if not used correctly and lightly.


Eye powders are Ok for adding thickness to brows that are not very dense but there is a knack on how to apply them.  Again, can look un-natural if not done correctly.  Can use some matt eyeshadows for this job to make them dual purpose.

Brow Gels are the one product I tend to use more often for myself - not always daily but are great for times when I need my brows to be kept in check when in-between brow waxing/shaping.  It is very quick to apply and can be done quite easily with the right product. 

Brow Tinting is a professional treatment that is ideally done when a professional brow shape is done.  Can look quite false when first done, but they do tend to settle within a few hours - a great way of getting great definition to your brows with very little in-between appointment maintenance.  I usually recommend that they are done every 1 to 2 months depending on growth and special occasions as they can fade before next appointment.

So - my Number 10 Makeup Product for Brows goes to ...............................

GOSH - Defining Brow Gel - Available from Superdrug.

"Transparant gel that helps control your brows. The formula tames unruly brows without leaving them stiff, flaky or sticky. This gel can be worn alone or layered over brow pencils or powders. Perfume free".

 What I like about this product is it is very natural looking and doesnt feel like you are wearing anything on your brows, but keeps them in check most of the day.   It is a low cost product at a RRP of £3.99 but GOSH often has a 3 for 2 offer so can even be purchased for free!

I have tried other low cost ones like Barry M dual mascara/brow definer but they do tend to leave your brows feeling a little 'stiff' and therefore feeling false!

Coming Next - My Top Ten Beauty Product Countdown!

Today is the day!   I have finally compiled my list of top ten.  I had great difficulty in trying to narrow things down to just 10, so I decided to split the categories into Top 10 Makeup and Top 10 Beauty products.

the other added problem I had is that I sometimes use different products for different looks so I have listed the Top 10 in each category as areas used to be able to accommodate the different products for different looks/situations.

It will all become clearer when you start to see the lists - each product type will be counted down on a daily basis - starting with Makeup!

Watch this space for number 10 makeup today!  


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Coming Next - My Top Ten Beauty Product Countdown!

Coming soon will be my daily count down of the Beauty Products that are in my Top Ten of all time.

They will be from products I use myself as well as products that I use professionally - all will be available to everybody - not just professionals so watch this space! 

If I feel that enough new followers join the blog I will add a prize draw at the end of it - so please feel free to spread the word! 

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Enjoy

Fancy a Pamper Party?

I had a Professional Opportunity came my way a few weeks ago and to be honest I nearly brushed it aside - an invitation to do some work for a National Pamper Company.  I dont know why this time I looked a little further into it and thought - why not give it a go.

It involved carrying out some Pamper  treatments for a Hen Party group that was happening fairly near to me for 3 hours on a Saturday afternoon.  It was a fairly quiet week in my diary so thought I would give it a go.

Made all the arrangements with "My Pamper Party" based in Surrey so not local to me, but their communication was spot on and couldnt be faulted!

Turned up for the event and was also working with another Therapist who has worked for My Pamper Party before so she was a great help.  I carried out numerous manicure and facial treatments for a great group of ladies of all ages who were having a great time and were from all over the UK.  Kind of made me wish that this type of Hen Party was popular when I got married 20 years ago!

So - would I do this kind of party again - yes I would!   It was a fantastic afternoon and it was great to spend time with a group of ladies instead of the usual one 2 one and to also spend time with another therapist - made a great change when you are so used to working on your own doing treatments.

If you are thinking of arranging this type of part for a group of you then give http://www.mypamperparty.net/index.html a call.  0800 098 8125.  It can be for all kind of events:  Hen Parties  *  Birthdays  * Girls Night in  * Teens Parties  *  Make Overs  * Corporate Events  *   Charity Functions  *  Fundraisers - or even just a girly get together.

I hope to be working with them in the future as it was a great experience and something I can see taking off for lots of events.

Thanks My Pamper Party x x x

UV Nail Treatments - Are They Dangerous?

Although I am an expert at most professional nail treatments I am not an expert in the field of the science side of things in my beloved industry ( I thoroughly research about the science side of beauty though) - but thanks to my many great contacts throughout the world of beauty - I know and have met THE great research scientist of the Beauty Industry - the one and only great Doug Schoon.

There has been many discussions over the internet and in the media about use of Ultra Violet lights in the use of nail treatments and that UV lamps are unsafe for the skin - so is there any truth in it?

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Doug is the one man I would trust and turn to to find the answer and I am totally and 100% satisfied that thanks to the research carried out by Doug and his 2 colleagues Paul Bryson and Jim McConnell that used in the recommended way "the testing shows that UV nail lamps emit relatively low levels of UV light and these exposure levels are considered well within safe levels when they are used to perform UV artificial nail services in nail salons".   So YES IT IS SAFE!

See the attached link to see a report from the 3 guys for the full details of the tests that were carried out to show how false these claims really are!     Click on the link and you can down load a full copy of the report to see the evidence for yourselves!

http://www.schoonscientific.com/resources-publications-technical-articles.html

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