By Audrey Dao, on March 7th, 2009,
I remember the first time I saw color correcting concealer/primer. I just thought “What in the world…” The colors scared me. I had no idea what to do with the them. After I learned what they were made for, I was hooked. They are an absolute necessity and staple in my makeup bag.
Green – minimizes redness
Yellow – minimizes/lightens dark circles under the eyes
Lilac – counteracts sallow undertones
Make Up For Ever HD Microperfecting Primer ($32 each)
Sephora Concealer Palette ($20)
Smashbox Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer ($38 each)
By Audrey Dao, on March 5th, 2009,
The weather is getting warmer. The days are getting longer. The sun is always shining. It’s time to break out those sunglasses. But what sunglasses go best with your face? A little side note, I know the sunglasses shown below cost a fortune. I just used designer sunglasses as an example. Plus, it’s easy to search for sunglasses under designer names.
Heart-shaped – thin frames won’t overpower your chin
Diesel
Giorgio Armani
Gucci
By Audrey Dao, on March 1st, 2009,
As a follow up to the post regarding hair products, I thought it would be good to discuss different hair brushes.
- Round Boar’s Hair Brush – use it on hair that has tight curls. The bristles on this brush helps straighten hair along with the use of a blow dryer.
DCNL Natural Wood Anti-Static Hair Brush $9
- Round/Square Cushion Brush – use it on wavy/straight hair that is shoulder length or shorter. This brush will allow you to curve the hair around the brush.
Conair Mega Ceramic Cushion Hair Brush $8.50
- Round Thermal Brush – use it on wavy/straight hair for lots of volume. The metal center of the brush acts as a curling iron as it is heated up by the blow dryer.
Conair Mega Ceramic Thermal Round Brush $12
- Wide Paddle Brush – use it on long, straight, or wavy hair you want to straighten. This brush allows you to straighten large sections of hair at one time.
Goody Styling Therapy Copper Paddle Brush $10
- Wide Tooth Comb – use it on curls or tangly wavy hair. This comb detangles hair while it is still wet.
Ulta Large Wide Tooth Comb $2.50
By Audrey Dao, on March 1st, 2009,
Have you ever walked down the haircare product aisle and felt completely overwhelmed by the number of products available? Ever wonder which product is right for your hair? This has happened to me numerous times, so I decided to consult an expert to help me decipher the difference between all these products. Here is a break down of some styling products:
Clairol 3-in-1 Mousse Extra Hold $3
- Wax/Pomade – best for texturizing layered or straight hairstyles. To use, rub small amount onto fingertips and then run fingertips through hair.
The Body Shop Beeswax Testurizing Wax $10
Freeman Papaya Moisture Plus Ripping Defining Pomade $5
- Styling Gel – best for providing a strong hold. To use, rub a small amount onto hands and apply to damp hair. Style as desired.
L’oreal Headlock Mega Gel Hard Hold Gel $4
- Anti-Frizz Serum – best for adding shine and conditioning wavy hair. To use, add a dime size amount to damp hair.
John Frieda Frizz-Ease Thermal Protection Serum $8
- Straightening Balm/Gel – best for straightening wavy hair. To use, apply to wet hair and blow-dry or air-dry straight.
Alterna Hemp Straightening Balm $19
TRESemme Thermal Creations Straightening Gel $4
- Styling Cream – best for straightening curly hair. To use, apply to wet hair and blow-dry straight.
Bumble and Bumble Styling Creme $23
By Audrey Dao, on April 1st, 2008,
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