If you are interested in eyeshadow color tips for blue eyed girls you surely are a lucky girl! You do realize how many women go through the horrors of buying contact lenses and similar products just to get that look, right?

If you are that lucky, why not take advantage of it and flaunt it so everyone can see it? With the right make up, you can add that extra glow to your look by accentuating your iris.

If this sounds a bit complicated, here are the most effective eyeshadow color tips for blue eyed girls:

Adapt your look to your shade of blue

If you want to accentuate the blue in your eyes and don’t know how, the first thing in achieving your desired look is to analyze what kind of blue your eyes are because there are 4 levels of blue for your iris.

What to do if your eyes have a darker blue iris? All you need to know about eyeshadow color tips for blue eyes is that you can use almost anything. If you are this lucky you can wear whatever eye-shadow you like, even the strongest colors and you won’t go wrong.

If you would describe your eyes like being a medium blue, like the clear blue sky on a warm summer day, the trick that will work for you is to wear a lighter shade of eye-shadow. Still, if you really love wearing powerful colors, feel free to do so, but make sure to apply an eye-liner to make your eyes pop!

If your eyes are a lighter blue, you have surely noticed that it’s a bit more complicated to find that perfect shade, not everything suits you. The safest option in this case would be to choose the palest colors you can find or if you are feeling rebellious you can go as far as a medium colored shade, but stay away from those powerful colors! But you can rest assured, you will look great without all that flashy make-up.

A more complicated discussion comes up when talking about a greyish kind of blue because opinions are a bit divided. This kind of eye color for blue eyes is a bit more difficult because it changes depending on what kind of clothes you have on and what colors they are. Still, depending on your outfits you can surely think of something, be really creative and get a lovely result. But keep in mind that it’s recommended to avoid darker make up!

Other tips and tricks

Another eyeshadow color tips for blue eyed girls is that a neutral shade of tanning will always help blue eyed girls to accentuate their eyes. For a really good evening make up, you could also try violet and different shades of lavender and purples, these really make blue eyes pop and offer a perfect dazzling looks for evenings.

After all this advice remember that your eyeshadow should be as intense as your eyes are. And, also it’s important to choose the right shadow colors based on evening or daytime occasions.

Ever wondered how that girl got those lines painted so straight on her left AND right hand? Well here are some of the awesome tools out there that you may not have heard of.

Nail Tape

Tape for nails? Really? Really! This tape is amazing, it is a super skinny tape that comes in every color you could possibly think of, and has a billion different uses.

Use #1 – Decoration. This tape is so thin that you can leave in on your painted nails and it looks like you took tinsel off your Christmas tree and painted it to your nails.

Use #2 – Line guide. This tape is ideal for painting small lines on your nails. First paint your base color, next apply the tape where you don’t want the polish to go. Paint in between the lines, remove the tape, and voilà! You have perfect stripes on your fingernails!

Stampers

These things are seriously way cool. Sets of these nail stampers come with something like 100 different designs. With everything from flowers, to chevron patterns, and even fancy French tips! You can get a set and all the supplies needed for about $20 online.

At first when you are applying designs to your nails using your stamper, be patient. It is hard to master in the beginning but becomes much easier with practice.

Ziploc Bags

Say What? This sounds ridiculous, I know.  When you want a really cool design painted on your fingernails, but don’t have the dexterity or skill to do it, paint your design with nail polish on a Ziploc bag! When it is dry you just peel it off, stick the design on your nails and finish with a top coat.

Nail Shields

Nail shields you have probably heard of, but then again, maybe not. There are different brands and companies out there making them. They come in millions of different designs and colors, and are super easy to apply.

Some decals are just a type of stickers, while others you attach to your nails with a blow dryer. Either way, they are super cute and will save you trips to the salon and money.

Tie-Dye Nails

This is also a new trending style with nails! It’s super easy, follow the steps below for amazing psychedelic nails!

• Paint your nails a base color, preferably white.
• Tape around your nails with scotch or masking tape. (this prevents the excess polish from getting on your skin.)
• Put 3 drops of your first color choice in a glass of water, followed by another color or 2 depending on how many colors you want on your nails.
• Quickly move a toothpick around creating any design you may want
• Dip your nail in the water to apply the polish
• Don’t take your nail out immediately or you will ruin the nail
• Take your toothpick and clear out all of the extra polish you didn’t use

Ta da! Your nails are now tie-dyed. Perfect for going as a hippy to your Halloween party!

By Chanelle Furner

Chanelle Furner always enjoys seeking out the latest and greatest tricks, treatments and tips in the world of beauty. She has a passion for hair and makeup and loves getting her hair conditioned at the Taylor Andrews Cosmetology School in Utah.  In her spare time she loves helping friends do hair and makeup for local fashion shoots.

All of us girls grow up to believe that we are supposed to be clean and pristine while boys get to be dirty, no exceptions.

How many of us girls tried to test the boundaries with our parents by not washing our hands or refusing to brush our teeth.  There was always something about being dirty and breaking the rules that seemed like so much fun!

Well, what if I told you that it’s okay to be dirty?

I believe in normal hygiene (especially when it comes to the simple things like toothpaste and deodorant) but when it comes to our hair, a lot of people are misinformed. They think that we should be washing our hair as much as we brush our teeth and that is just not true.  Though part of the daily routine for many, it isn’t exactly in your hairs best interest to wash it every day.  You could potentially be doing more damage than you realize.

Shampoos are cleansers, yes, but they also contain preservatives and artificial ingredients to make them last in your shower and of course to make your hair smell heavenly.  Depending on the quality of shampoo that you choose to use, there are also additional fillers that are put into the cheap stuff.  You are getting what you paid for – next to nothing.  These fillers and additives collect on your hair over time.  This causes build-up that piles on, layer after layer.  Even when you think you are washing your hair, you are really just adding more ‘dirt’ to it.  A lot of the shampoos that claim to be able to make your hair shine, are filled with wax-like fillers that do make your hair appear to be shiny.  But they also trap all of the oil and dirt on the inside and into the cuticle of your hair.

Oh so you don’t want waxy shiny hair?  You want clean hair?

Well first thing’s first – stop buying the cheap stuff and start investing in the good stuff.  Yes it is more expensive but that’s why it’s an investment.  You want to have healthy hair while you’re living right? The second step is to buy a good clarifying shampoo.  You can’t use this as your main shampoo because the ingredients in it strip your hair of buildup and over time that can also damage your cuticle.  Think of it as a once-a month cleansing ritual.  After you wash your hair with the clarifying shampoo, use a conditioner of equally as good quality.

And then- don’t wash your hair.

Yes your hair will be a little more greasy than you are used to seeing it after day one and definitely after day two.  Your scalp will need to learn to adjust to the lack of oil you’ve been coating on it every day with your obsessive shampooing.  You will want to cave in and wash it but trust me, you want your hair to learn.  Try to wean your hair off of shampooing and cut it down to at the most every other day.  If you can get it down to two days in between, you are a rock star.

Right now, this site is giving away a ton of free shampoo samples so start your hair investment today!!

Let’s admit it, every single one of us girls has struggled with applying make-up in the past. Just like everything else, the more you do your make up, the better you become at it.

So whether you are an expert at applying your own makeup or you are just a beginner, here are a few fun guidelines to follow, when it comes to choosing the right color for your complexion.

Foundation

Color matching your foundation to match your skin tone is something that most girls don’t take the time or effort to get right. When choosing a foundation for your skin, be sure to find the right match for you.

Purchasing your make-up from a make-up counter or department store can be easier than a drugstore.  When you are purchasing make-up from them, they are willing to color match the foundation that is best for your complexion. They are trained to know what will best work with your skin.

Buying your makeup from a drugstore can be a bit more difficult. Drugstores don’t have trained professionals waiting in their stores to color match your foundation. Pick the color that looks closest to the skin on the inside of your wrist.

Can’t pick between two colors? Get them both! Odds are you will wear two different colors throughout the year, one when you are more tan, and one when you’re not.

Eye Make-up

Eye make-up has to be one of my personal favorites! However, over the years I have had my fair share of mishaps when it comes to choosing the right colors for my eyes. Finding the correct color shadow to complement your eyes is the key to finding what colors work best for you. Below is a list of colors that will compliment your eye color.

Brown eyes

• Purples
• Greys
• Silvers

Blue eyes

• Browns
• Nudes
• Deep purples

Green eyes

• Greens
• Browns
• Purples

Hazel eyes

• Pinks
• Nudes
• Purples

Once you find what colors work for you, it is a matter of trial and error for what ways of applying the colors will look best with your eye shape. This will also take some trial and error. Everyone’s eyes are different. A look that may be amazing on your sister might not look good on you. Find what works for you.

Whatever look you choose, just remember to be yourself. If less makeup is more you, then rock the natural style with neutral nudes and pinks. If you like a more glam look, play off of it! Just find what works for you, and stick with it! I promise you won’t be sorry!

Remember, if you don’t like the new look you tried today, try something new tomorrow! The options are limitless!

By Chanelle Furner

Chanelle Furner always enjoys seeking out the latest and greatest tricks, treatments and tips in the world of beauty. She has a passion for hair and makeup and loves being surrounded by the best beauty schools in Utah! In her spare time she loves helping friends do hair and makeup for local fashion shoots.

Keeping your hair shiny can be a difficult task. Luckily there are many “at home” tricks that can help you achieve that runway model shiny hair.

Healthy Hair

Before you can start doing anything to make your hair shiny, you have to evaluate if your hair is healthy. Usually you are able to tell when your hair is damaged because it starts breaking off, it’s dry and sort of feels like straw. If this describes your hair, you first need to make it healthy before it will become shiny.

Your hair stylist can help you determine the best treatment for your hair if it is really damaged.

Deep Conditioning

Deep conditioning can be one of the best treatments for your hair. This is something that you can have done and your salon, or you can do it at home.

At home conditioning is very simple. Find a deep conditioner at your salon or drugstore. They are usually a thicker texture and will read something on the label like: “Leave in hair for 3 minutes.”

Take your conditioner that you find and leave it in your hair for 20 to 30 minutes. This may seem like a long time, but it will give your hair to truly absorb the moisture and nutrients that it needs.

Blow drying

I know what you’re thinking. “Blow drying can make my hair shiny?!?! Yeah, Right. With this little trick, it will really make your hair shiny! We all blow dry our hair, and after doing so, it kind of leaves your hair will a dull sheen to it.

Not anymore, here’s the trick: When you have finished blow drying your hair, turn the dryer to the “cold” setting. Blast your hair for a minute or two with this cold air. When you do this, it closes off the shafts of hair, leaving it smooth and shiny!

Glaze Treatments

Glazing is a newer trend in the world of beauty. This treatment is something that you can find in your local drugstore. Glazes are similar to deep conditioning your hair, but a little bit different. The glazes cover each of your hair shafts, giving it the ultimate shine.

Heat Sensitive Products

There are so many products out there now that are “heat sensitive” or “heat activating.”  These products are simply amazing! They are in shampoos, conditioners, styling products and just about anything you can think of.

They work by activating when you are straightening, curling, or blowing drying your hair. The product activates when it senses the heat, and then protects your hair. Some of the products are even designed to send moisture to your hair when using heat products.

General Health

Remember, if you’re taking care of your body by eating the right foods and drinking plenty of water, your body is going to thank you back. If you are eating the right foods and hydrating properly, chances are your hair will be shinier than someone who doesn’t.  Good luck keeping your hair shiny and healthy!

By Chanelle Furner

Chanelle Furner always enjoys seeking out the latest and greatest tricks, treatments and tips in the world of beauty. She has a passion for hair and makeup and loves getting her hair conditioned at Avalon Cosmetology School in Utah.  In her spare time she loves helping friends do hair and makeup for local fashion shoots.

I’m not especially keen on cooking. Honestly, I do not even enter my kitchen that much (couldn’t tell you where the spoons are if my life depended on it). But when I learned that there are natural cosmetics recipes that you can make on your own, I decided that things had to change. I entered my kitchen, found my cupboards and fridge bare, went to the grocery store for supplies and tried my hand at making my own cosmetics for the first time in my life.

Trying Out Natural Cosmetics Recipes

While cooking requires a certain grace and pre-knowledge, I found that the recipes for cosmetics did not require that much. I rather enjoyed the experience and figured you might want to experiment with something yourself. So here are some natural cosmetics recipes that I tried out and loved.

Natural Cleanser

You will need apple cider vinegar (ACV), olive oil, and honey. Mix 1 tsp each of honey and olive oil to 2 tsp of ACV. Apply this on your face and wash off with warm water in about 15 minutes. There’s another cleanser recipe that smells great. Add a drop of almond oil to a handful of freshly ground coffee beans. Yum! I just wanted to lick this one off my face.

Natural Toner

One of the simplest recipes and without a doubt a better toner than the commercial stuff I spend money on. You’ll need one-fourht cup each of lavender buds and mint leaves, and a cup and a half of ordinary kitchen vinegar. Put herbs and vinegar in an air-tight container and leave it in the sun for a couple of weeks. Strain the concoction at the end of this period and add half a cup of water to the remaining liquid. Store in a bottle and use like normal toner.

Natural Moisturizer

Ok, this is not really much of a recipe. But it is so simple and effective that I could not resist adding it here. Take a couple of drops of almond oil and a drop of warm water in the palm of your hand. Rub vigorously till they blend well. Then apply on skin. This smells really good, and makes your skin soft and smooth.

Natural Facial

There are a multitude of facials and they all work so well that I have a hard time deciding which one to include here. The simplest facial mask is simply a preparation of chickpea flour, water and honey. Mix ingredients in sufficient quantities to create a paste. Apply on skin, leave for 15 to 20 minutes, and wash off. This gives your skin a thorough cleansing, absorbs excess oil, sloughs off dead skin cells, and leaves your skin looking radiant and feeling soft.

Making your own cosmetics is a rewarding experience. I always feel a sense of accomplishment when a recipe turns out right and gives me the results it’s supposed to.

Anyone else try making their own cosmetics? If you have found a recipe that you really like, do not hesitate to share it with us.

After getting a bob cut, I thought of a change in my hairstyle. But, with so short hair, I could hardly do anything. Hence, I got human hair extensions which helped in giving me a fabulous change in my overall appearance (I act fast, isn’t it?). I could style my extensions the way I desired. However, after a week of using it daily, I started noticing that the hair has lost its shine and had become quite dirty. As my extensions were of good quality, they had cost me a bomb.

Tips To Maintain Your Human Hair Extensions

I decided to wash my extensions, but wanted to be careful. Luckily, I had got a brochure with my human hair extensions. That’s where I got these useful tips on maintenance of extensions.

• The very first instruction was to check if your extensions really need washing. If you wear it daily, you must wash it twice a week. If you wear it once in a month or on special occasions, you should wash them only if they look dirty.
• Before washing the extensions, comb them with a wide tooth comb. If there are too many tangles, use your fingers to detangle the hair. Alternately, you can apply some detangling serum too.
• Do not use very hot water on the extensions. This will damage the hair. Make sure the water is lukewarm. If possible use mineral water. Use a mild shampoo for straight extensions and moisturizing shampoo for curly extensions (as they tend to be dry). Mix some shampoo in lukewarm water. Take this mixture in your hands and clean the extensions from top to bottom.
• Do not wash the extensions harshly as this might result in breakage. Do not rub or twist the extensions.
• Wash the hair with fresh lukewarm water once you are done with shampoo cleaning.
• Extensions need conditioning too, just as your own hair. Take some conditioner and apply on the extensions starting from the tips of the hair to the weft (top). Leave the conditioner for 2 to 3 minutes before rinsing it with lukewarm water.
• Extensions should not be dried with a hair dryer. You must hang the extensions on the hangar and put it on your clothes line to dry naturally. You can apply a live-on conditioner and detangling serum for best results.

Isn’t it simple to take care of your costly extensions which help you so much in enhancing your looks? These extensions can be styled differently every time. You can cut them, perm them, iron them, colour them and have a lot of fun with them. There are endless possibilities open in front of you when it comes to styling your extensions.

It’s necessary to remove these extensions before going to bed in the night for a good night’s sleep. These extensions must be kept in a safe place away from dust, insects, children and pets. Hope this article will be useful for the maintenance of your extensions. If it has been, do let me know by leaving me a comment below.

We all tend to get a little carried away with our makeup when it’s party time. I know I do. Invite me to a party and you can be sure that I’ll spend hours dressing up and sitting in front of the mirror putting my makeup on. I’ll have ALL my makeup out (mind you, that’s a lot of makeup) and I’ll go crazy trying to decide what kind of look to go for. However, when it comes to parties that are held in the day time – you know, baby showers, office parties, celebration brunches – I’ve come to realize that there is nothing better than a natural makeup look.

While it is ok to go all out with makeup after dark, keep in mind that the sun can make heavy makeup look very harsh. I’ve made the mistake of wearing over-dramatic makeup in the daytime and was eventually quite horrified with the looks I’d gotten and how out of place it looked. So my advice is to keep it simple.

Easy Techniques for Natural Makeup Look

There is very little that you need to create a natural makeup look. Get together your moisturizer, foundation, concealer, some lip gloss or a lipstick that is very close to the color of your lips, blush, some earthy eye shadow colors, and mascara that is not black.

Before you begin applying your makeup, cleanse and tone your skin. Then moisturize with a product that suits your skin-type. Wait for about five minutes before applying anything else.

The most important thing to achieving a natural look here is your base. Your face must be clean and look smooth. Begin by applying concealer on any problem spots. Take care of the area under your eyes too. Dark circles can completely ruin your entire look. This holds true no matter what kind of makeup look you’re going for.

Next, apply your foundation as usual. If you have oily skin, choose a powdered foundation over a liquid one. The opposite applies if you have dry skin. Make sure that the color of your foundation is as close to your skin color as possible. Apply evenly over your face and neck. Do not neglect your ears, the back of your neck, and your chest if you are wearing a low cut dress.

Give your cheeks some color with your blush. The blush should be just a few shades darker than your skin. It should literally look like you are blushing.

Now for the eyes. Eye makeup should be as minimal as possible. Apply a neutral tone shadow from the eyes to the brow ridge, and from there to eye crease go for a medium toned shadow. Skip eye liner entirely. Just apply mascara to open up the eyes and define the lashes.

And finally, just dab on that lip gloss and you are good to go.

When it comes to natural looking makeup, it is mostly about the shades and colors of the makeup you use. If you get that right, the rest of it should be a breeze.

Make up brushes are an important tool through which I get a polished look. The fact is that using professional brushes for make up are as important as good quality make up. They create wonders on your face. Though, many women use these brushes every day, they do not take care of them. Now, you must be wondering what I really mean by taking care of them. I mean, how many times do you really wash these to maintain them?

Clean Make up Brushes Important for Healthy Skin

Have you noticed breakouts, rashes or pimples on your skin? Wondering, who the culprit could be? Check out your make up brush. You will find it has old make up residue and bacteria will be having a field day on it. The bacteria on the brush come in contact with the open pores of your skin and result in breakouts and acne. For healthy skin you must always use a clean brush on your skin.

Method to Clean the Brushes

I am sure by reading the above information; you would be ready to clean your brush. But, the question would be how to go about it? Well, there are many ways through which you can clean your brush, which are as follows:

• You get brush cleaners in the stores that can be applied on the brushes. You can buy them and clean your brushes in them.
• If you don’t want to spend money, you can make a solution of your face wash and water. Dip your brush in this solution and gently use your fingers to wash the bristles. Rinse it off in clear water.
• You can also use tea tree oil along with your face wash in water to clean your brush. Tea tree oil contains antibacterial properties, so it will instantly kill any bacteria on your brush.

Get Professional Look With Clean Brushes

Once you clean your brushes, you will know how it helps in transforming your make up. All the old residue of make up gets washed off and this helps in giving you a perfect look. It’s fun to put the make up on with clean “sprinkling” brushes. They feel as good as new. Cleaning brushes regularly enhances the life of brushes by almost 6 months to 2 years.

How Frequently Should You Clean The Brushes

I know cleaning make up brushes daily may not be possible due to hectic lifestyle. But, if you use make up daily with these brushes, you should make it a point to clean them every week. Also, if you don’t get the desired look with your makeup, check your brush. Probably there might be a lot of old make up residue which would again be a sign to wash your brush.

I always make sure to use a clean brush for applying makeup for important occasions to create an impact with my make up. What about you? Share your opinions with me know by leaving a comment or a note below.

T3 hair dryer is somewhat different from the other hair dryers. The iconic coated barrels of the ordinary dryers lose their capability to produce a strong negative charge. This is because the intense heat and air speed wears off the iconic coating, thereby making the dryer to lose its infrared and iconic power. All these do not happen in t3 hair dryers. In this tourmaline is constantly injected into its parts, thereby permits the dryer a permanent source of infrared and iconic juice.

Salient Aspects Of T3 Hair Dryers

Pros

• Since negatively charged ions are present in the hair dryer, it assists in making the hair smooth
• It closes the cuticles of the hair as well as sealing the moisture of hair.
• The T3 hair dryer splits up the water molecules on the hair surface into tiny pieces, thereby making the water to get quickly evaporated, and facilitate in quick drying and effortlessly go through the hair shaft for additional moisture.
• I found the T3 depends on a gem called Tourmaline, which is a natural element, to produce the negative iconic charge.
• It does not damage the hair ,as  the infrared heat delivers deep into the shaft of the hair, in contrast to the hair surface, thereby gently heating the hair from inside.
• The hair is dried quickly. With an ordinary hair dryer, it takes nearly an hour to dry the hair, whereas with T3, the drying hour is curtailed to just 30 minutes.
• With an ordinary hair dryer, the hair is gets very frizzy and looks like a bird’s nest. On the other hand, with a T3, I get a silkier and smoother hair.
• Rubber stoppers are present on the barrel’s side, to keep the dryer in place. This prevents the dryer from falling into the sink. This is in contrast to the old dryer which frequently falls into the sink as it does not have any grip.
• It is very lightweight.

Cons

• The flip side is it is a bit costly.
• Consumes a lot of electricity

The Different Types Of T3 Hair Dryers

T3 Bespoke Labs 83808-Se Featherweight Professional Ionic Ceramic Tourmaline Hair Dryer

• It possesses a battery of 1800 watts, but still it is only 13 ounces in weight.
• It has a proper ceramic heater coil.
• It   eradicates “blow dried” frizzy appearance.
• The negative ions give moisture and shine
• It is available with detachable screen and filter, two speed settings with cool shot and also an ionized concentrator.

T3 Bespoke Labs Evolution Dryer

• It has a battery of 2000 watts; it weighs about 13.5 oz in weight.
• Removes wiry, “blow dried” look.

T3 Featherweight 73808 (Replaces 83808) Ultra Lightweight Professional Ionic Tourmaline Hair Dryer

• It has battery of 1800 watts.
• It is made up of 100% compressed Tourmaline jewels.
• Possess powerful, professional motors with long life span.

I would love to know your experience with the T3. Do write in.