BeautyUK Pro Beauty Show - Birmingham NEC - 8th and 9th May 2011

I am visiting the BeautyUK Professional Beauty Exhibition in Birmingham on Sunday to see all the latest new and exciting stuff that is happening in the industry of Beauty, Nails Tanning and Spas.

Many of the worlds leading Professional Beauty Suppliers are going to be present so watch this space early next week for all the latest gossip on what is happening in this beloved industry!  I have some great meeting lined up with some great names in the industry and to be honest I cant wait! 

I will be just like a little kid in a sweet shop! :)  One promise I have had to make to myself - DONT TAKE ANY CREDIT CARDS! I have a nasty habit of spending way too much at these shows on lots of fab new stuff so going to try my best. 

I know I will see some of you there but for those that cant make it - I will update you soon on all that you missed!

Semi Permanent Mascara - Is It the Next Beauty Treatment Revolution?

So - have heard of a few different companies that are launching a new Beauty Treatment called 'Semi Permanent Mascara'.    It is different than lash extensions in that once it is on your lashes it looks like you are wearing Mascara, but different than traditional mascara in that it doesnt come off when you remove your makeup, but lasts longer - have heard anything from 3 to 6 weeks.

It is different from 'Lash Tinting' as it gives additional lift, separation and volume - basically mimicking traditional mascara effects but more longer lasting.  It is also reported to be waterproof, sweat proof and heat proof.  This improves on my personal 'issues with lash tinting and traditional mascara' so sounds like a real step forward for many!

A few different companies names are being banded about - MyScara, LashDip and CryBaby are the ones I have mainly heard of but no doubt if it does become popular then I am sure more will come out of the woodwork.

So - have you had this done?  Have you heard about it?  Is this something that you think will be popular?  I know I have clients that would certainly be interested in this as they hate applying mascara - especially clients that wear glasses and those that have smudging problems from regular mascara.

I am shortly getting more information about this treatment and will post more news when I have it but just wanted to let you all know about the latest Beauty Buzz Treatment that seems to be the 'Talk of the Industry'!

So let me know what you think or keep watching this space for more news!

x x x

Princess Kate HD Brows? Would you have them done?

Looking for some feedback from you all.

I was admiring the natural beauty of Kate Middleton today as she was marrying Prince William and noticed how defined her eye brows are - I am convinced that she has had the Nilam Patel & Karen Betts HD Brow treatment:    What I admire mostly if she has is the natural defined look compared to others I have seen with the HD Brow treatment.

It is described as a "New Definition in Eyebrow Shaping".  

Using a multi-step procedure including a variety of depilation techniques HD Brows' skills can be used to create the ultimate in 'High Definition Brows'.


The HD Brows look is not achieved by any one single procedure, despite taking its lead from the ancient art of threading; it is a combination of seven different procedures that achieve the final result.

It has been raved about my many A-list stars - as seen here.

So - before I take the plunge and invest in this training - would it be a treatment you would enjoy?  Does Princess Catherine inspire you to follow the trend in well defined and groomed eyebrows? Or - do you feel the treatment is over hyped?   Have you seen different news on Kates preferred brow treatment?

Please give me your opinions good or bad x x x

Nail Design of the Day - "Royal Wedding by David Barton"

I couldnt let this week go by without having a 'Nail Design of the Day' for the Royal Wedding and can think of no finer example than the 'Custom made Minx Design' that were done by David Barton for Grazia Magazine:

Image Courtesy of David Barton

David is a fantastic Session Nail Tech and is also the Nail Guru at Percy & Reed Salon in London.   David is a regular Nail Tech at the major Fashion Week Shows and has done numerous amount of high profile clients and fashion shoots too.  His work is just amazing and is admired all over the world!

Thanks for allowing us to share your work David x x x

News on Davids fab work is on his Facebook Page or Twitter.
Minx Nail Designs are a fab way of adding a 'Little Different Nail Art' to your manicure and is available from Beauty by Theresa.  See www.beautybytheresa.co.uk for details of this fab Minx Manciure Treatment.  There is so many different Minx Designs available that you would be totally spoilt for choice.  See here for the full list of available Minx Designs - for those of us approved to carry out this treatment we have the privilege of also being able to offer you the Royal Wedding Designs as featured by David above.

Enjoy x x x

Product Review - Eve Taylor Facial Brush

You know sometimes when you have had something for ages and never really tested it or used it - I have this week had one of those moments.  I was cleansing my face and saw on my bathroom shelf my Eve Taylor Facial Brush.

I had ran out of my favorite Germaine de Capuccini Cleanser and refuse to buy any more on the fact that they now are only aiming their really high prices for sale aimed at the Spa market - and have also changed their products too so my one time favorite is no longer available.

So I am using up stock of the different cleansers I have and haven't really settled on a new favorite - so I thought I would give my Eve Taylor Facial Brush another try with my current cleanser - and all I can say is OH MY!  My skin has not felt so clean and rejuvenated in a long time from such a simple product!

Eve Taylor say:

   Facial Brush

The brush will follow the contours of your face.
Massages and tones - without stretching or dragging the skin,
very effective.
Ideal for all skin types 

 What I do is slightly dampen the brush with water and after I have applied my cleanser I use the brush to massage over my skin.  It is nice and soft but you can really feel it stimulating your skin and feel those toxins just floating away!  I suppose you could also use it to massage your moisturiser in to your skin too.

I cant believe I didnt use it for so long - now I use it every day! 

I love it so much I have now made this product available to purchase here.   Look at the Products to buy page above or click for more information.

If I manage to record it successfully I may also do a youtube video of me cleaning my skin with the brush for you all to see it in action.

Enjoy x x x

Nail Design of the Day - "Easter Eggs" by Tara.

As promised I will regularly feature a Nail Design and Nail Designer of the Day!

So as tomorrow is Good Friday I have seen no more Beautiful example of a perfect themed Nail Design than the Easter Egg Design by Tara @ For Your Nails Only Blog:

 I just love everything about this design - the fantastic spring colours used, they are on realistic wearable length nails, each nails is different - and just look at the amount of different polishes/products that Tara used to get this look:

Quote from Tara:

"For this manicure I used OPI Natural Nail Base Coat, What's With the Cattitude, Alpine Snow, Gargantuan Green Grape, Greenwich Village, Mrs. O' Leary's BBQ, Suzi Loves Cowboys, San Tantonio, Here Today...Aragon Tomorrow, The IT Color, Suzi Says Feng Shui, Chop-Sticking To My Story, Step Right Up!, You're Such a Kabuki Queen, and then I topped off with a coat of Seche Vite."

Here is Tara's fantastic blog:- http://foryournailsonly.blogspot.com .

Congratulations Tara and enjoy being my "Nail Designer of the Day" x x x

Sorry - Non Beauty Related Post - Royal Wedding Video :)

I apologise to all you Beauty lovers out theres who read my blog as this is a non Beauty related post!

But, for you Royal Wedding lovers (or even non Royal Wedding Followers) I have just got to show you this - I think it is so funny!  I am sure that Wills, Kate and especially Harry laughed at this too!: :)

Hope you enjoy it - I did! x x x

Theresa