Feeling the blues

Hello everyone. I have changed my hair once again! I was getting very bored of what I had. Don't get me wrong, I love having lighter hair... but somehow I always go back to my roots... DARK! My inspiration was the beautiful Jeannie Mai from How Do I Look . I didn't want as much as hers, but something similar.

So I decided to to go darker. I was at a level 6 (light brown) with blondish highlights. and now I am at a level 3 (dark medium brown) with BLUE highlights. I know.. a little daring but, I was feeling spontaneous!
I had a good friend of mine help me out and she did an AMAZING job!

The products used were:

• Paul Mitchell dual-purpose lightener 
• 20 volume developer
• long foils

• Wella Koleston (level 3N)
• 20 volume developer 
• Paul Mitchell Blue Color Shots

• CHI chromashine (rich blue)

What was done, in short, was :

1. Lightened strands of my hair with the Paul Mitchell dual-purpose lightener.
2. Applied the color. 
3. We mixed 3N with the blue color shots and the 20 vol. developer.
4. Washed everything out.
5. Dryed hair.
6. Applied the CHI chroma shine in rich blue!!!

I didn't want too much blue in there but still enough to be noticeable. I hope you guys like. Let me know what you think!!

Before

This is the closest picture I could find.

After

Can you see the blue?? What do you think?

Stay beautiful <3

EOS Chapstick review

I've recently had a problem with finding the right chapstick or any product to moisturize my lips. I was using carmex then soft lips and even got desperate and tried a little lotion... not the greatest idea, but my lips were chapped!!! None of these were working the way I wanted them to. Either they would leave a film on my lips that I would start peeling off or my lips just weren't moisturized for very long and I would have to keep applying. I just couldn't find the right product that made my lips happy!

 I kept hearing about this EOS chapstick and mostly everyone that would talk about it had nothing else but great things to say about it. Whenever I would go grocery shopping or to any store I would look around where they had the chapsticks and gum, but I never seemed to find it. Recently I walked in to a GNC to buy some stuff and while looking around I spotted it!!!! I was so happy. I had to buy it! And it only cost $3.99!!

I put some on once I got in the car and let me just say it was AAAAmazing!! It wasn't too waxy or shiny. There wasn't an overpowering smell or even taste. It was just right on all levels!! The scent/flavor I bought was lemondrop. They also had one called fruit punch. There are different kinds and I hope to eventually try more. Its also shaped like a little egg and it's kind of cool to apply. All you have to do is pucker up and apply. Haha.

 I've been using it for about a week now and my lips are very happy!! I highly recommend this chaptsick to everyone. If you've tried this chapstick or have a different scent/flavor please let me know. I'd love to hear what everyone else thinks of it!! Have a good Sunday everyone! !

P.s. It even has SPF15!!!

EOS Lemondrop chapstick

Daytime makeup #1

So today I decided to try to capture a daytime look on camera for you guys. I had some problems capturing the look since daytime looks are softer and lighter looks. I hope this helps out though.
I tried explaining the steps but if you'd like anything elaborated please let me know. Maybe on the weekend I could do a more detailed night time look :) I hope you guys like!!


These are the products I used today:

These are all of the products I used today.
Thought I would make them look pretty for you <3

I used these on my face.

• Face Primer: Smashbox Photo Finish
• Foundation: Maybelline's Dream Liquid Mousse (Honey Beige)
• Foundation: Chanel's Mat Lumiere (50 Naturel)

For my brows I use Anastasia's Brow Wiz in brunette

For my eyes I used Urban Decay's Naked pallet. I primed my eyes with Urban Decay's eyeshadow primer potion.
For my lids I used half baked (6th color in). For my darker contour color I used buck (5th color  in).  To blend buck in and any harsh lines I used naked (3rd color in). For my highlight color right under my brows I used sin (2nd color in). I also used a little bit of darkhorse (8th color in) for the outer corners of my lids.

I lined my lids with Maybelline eyestudio gel liner. I lined the bottom with Urban Decay's 24/7 double ended pencil liner. I used the black side.

I curled my eyelashes with a regular eyelash curler. The mascara I used today was Salma Hayek's Nuance mascara.

For blush I used MAC's mineralize blush in moon river. I used that on the apples of my cheeks. I mixed top and bottom just a little. To contour my cheeks I used light over dark and just used the bottom color.

I lightly dusted the pinky color on. I like using it more for a shimmer during the day and more of a blush at night.

Lastly, for my lips i lightly lined them with Mary Kay's signature lipliner in chocolate. VERY LIGHTLY!

I then put a little bit of NYX's soft matte lip cream in Istanbul all over my lips blending it with the lip liner using my fingers. I then used a little bit of MAC's satin lipstick in myth just in the center of my lips. For a little gloss I used Nars turkish delight all over. <3

This is the final look. Hopefully you could see the colors more in these pictures. Usually daytime looks are a little harder to capture on camera just because they are a softer lighter look so hopefully you could see the jist of it. Hope you like :)

Beauty tip #7 Runny & creasy eyeliner

Hi everyone. Sorry I've been M.I.A for a few days. Unfortunately I've been feeling a little under the weather. But I've been thinking about my next post the whole time :) So here we go...


One problem that I used to have all the time, before I used these little tricks, was runny eyeliner. I would apply my eyeliner and before I knew it... it was all over my lids and under my eyes. It was a BIG BIG BIG problem for me!! 


I tried buying different brands of eyeliner and went from pencil to liquid and to gel, and even then I would still get some creasing and running. What I did notice is that the gel seemed to work the best for me!! And one more big thing I was doing wrong was making my line too thick. My eyes are a little smaller, so with the thick lines I was making I would have eyeliner all over the creases of my eyes. 


So here's a few tips that worked out really well for me:

• If you have smaller eyes like I do, keep your top eyeliner thinner. Experiment with different line sizes. You'll find the perfect size!!
• If you have larger eyes, then in my eyes, you're lucky. hehe. You have the choice to either do a thicker or thinner line depending on what you like.
• Try different eyeliner types. I tried pencil, liquid, and gel. I stuck with gel for the top!!!
• The best way to keep your top eyeliner from creasing ( in my opinion ) is... after you line your lids, dip any angled brush in the same color eye shadow as your eyeliner. Ex: If you lined your eyes with black eyeliner, use black eye shadow. Once the eye shadow is on the brush go over the liner with the shadow. This seals the liner and should keep your eyeliner fresher for a much longer time!!
• And for the bottom liner... also experiment with either pencil, liquid, or gel. Or in my case, I use a combo. 
• What I do for the bottom is right under my waterline I use a gel liner or eye shadow. I use the same angled brush that I use for the top and run it right under my bottom lashes. This keeps my bottom liner from running under my eyes.
• Then I take a pencil liner and tight line my eyes. I use it on my waterline on the bottom. This just gives it a more finished look.

P.s. My favorite favorite gel liner is Maybelline Eye Studio gel liner in black !!! I absolutely feel lost without it!! And for the pencil my favorite is Urban Decay's 24/7 double ended eyeliner.

Maybelline EyeStudio Gel Liner

Urban Decay's 24/7 Double Ended Pencil Liner

I hope this helps out ladies. It really works for me and for those I've used it on! Any questions please let me know. Stay beautiful <3

Beauty tip #6 Dry shampoos

Need to get somewhere fast? Don't have enough time to wash your hair, dry it, and style it?? Dry shampoo is the way to go!! Dry shampoos not only buy you time between washes... which is great because you aren't supposed to be washing your hair everyday anyway... but they also give your hair a little umph after. Dry shampoos are also known to take away the itch, improve the smell, and eliminate the good ol' oily look that we all love soooo much! 

They come in powder form, foams and sprays. What dry shampoos do is absorb the oils that are in your hair. For many years what people would do is actually use baby powder... which I sometimes still do.  Some dry shampoos are even known to extend the life of your hair for an extra 5 days before you wash it. 

The way to pick the right dry shampoo for your hair is to match it up with the description they have on the product. Yes, it's as easy as that. They've got some for blondes, brunettes, and even reds. They've got dry shampoos for curly hair, straight hair, frizzy hair... you name it. 

One of my favorites is "Oscar Blandi Pronto" dry shampoo. This one is sold at Sephora for about $11. It is a little pricey for the size of the bottle, but very well worth it! It also has a nice fresh lemony scent!!

Another good one is "Pssssst" Instant dry shampoo. This is a good one for us curly haired people :) It refreshes and doesn't weigh down your beautiful bouncy curls. This one's only $6.99 at Ulta.

A good one for dark hair is "Batiste" original dry shampoo. This brand carries many different scents and comes for all different colors. They have have some that give you that extra volume and extra shine!! And best of all... it's not going to break the bank!! This one is only $9 at most drugstores!!

There are plenty more out there ladies. You've just gotta get out there and experiment with them and the different types that are available to you!! There will be one your hair will fall in love with.

These are the steps for most dry shampoos:

1. Brush your hair. Make sure all those tangles are out!!! This also helps with evenly distributing all oils and gunk you've got in there so your dry shampoo will work correctly.
2. Part sections of your hair and apply at the roots and on your scalp. Apply wherever you feel necessary. P.s. It might look a little scary after this step. Don't worry.. it gets better!
3. Massage dry shampoo into your scalp. Try using the same motions as if you were applying regular shampoo. MAKE SURE YOUR HANDS ARE CLEAN!! You don't want to add more grease and gunk to your hair. 
4. Wait 3-5 minutes to allow shampoo to absorb everything.
5. Comb through your hair. I do this step with my head upside down and over the bath tub or sink to eliminate a big mess.
6. Flip hair over and enjoy your "clean" hair :)

Tips: I've noticed that with any dry shampoo, a little goes a long way. Start with a small amount. You could always add more!!

I hope this helps ladies!! Any questions please comment!! Stay beautiful <3

Beauty tip #5 Dull Looking Hair

Dull looking hair?! Nobody likes that!! There are many things that contribute to dull lifeless hair!! One of the main reasons for the dryness and split ends is HOT WATER!!! I'm very guilty of this! I love me a HOT shower!! Unfortunately, it's terrible for your hair. Hot water strips off all natural oils from your hair and dries it out. Yuck!!! 
Try washing your hair with cooler water. I know it sounds hard, but it's so much better for your beautiful hair. What I do is turn the water a little cooler when I'm going to rinse out my shampoo and conditioner. One thing that also makes a big difference is the type of shampoo and conditioner you feed your hair! :) I know the cheaper ones are much more convenient to buy but, they are really damaging your hair. Trust me ladies, if you invest in some good shampoo and conditioner, you will notice the difference!! My first choice in shampoo and conditioner right now is Joico KPak! It has made such a big difference in the way my hair looks and feels! Experiment with different shampoos and conditioners. You will eventually find one that your hair loves! 
Also, if it's possible, try going a couple days without washing for hair. Your hair needs those natural oils to be nice and strong for you. If you're using heat on your hair daily, whether it's blow drying, straightening, curling, or crimping, please please please use a heat protector before you apply the heat. Paul Mitchell has a great serum called "super skinny"! I love it! Let's keep our hair looking and feeling healthy and happy!! Stay beautiful ladies!! 

Handcrafted Jewelry by Mayoulee

Hello everybody. I have a very talented friend who makes handcrafted jewelry. She makes earrings, necklaces, keychains, etc... I'm going to post a few pictures of them and I will continue to add some more later. If you're interested in purchasing awesome handcrafted jewelry or want more information on "Mayoulee's" products, e-mail me at lisettehidalgo@sbcglobal.net. Ladies, these make great gifts and it's nice to treat ourselves to some jewelry too. I have several items from Mayoulee and I continue to get compliments on all of them every time!! You'll love them!!!

Necklaces:

I'm wearing the one above!!! You can make it longer or shorter!! LOVE it!

 Earrings:

The cupcakes also come in all different colors!!

These are my favorite. Perfect for any cosmetologist!!!!

The flower earrings come in all different colors.
Just ask and you shall recieve!

Beauty tip #4 Long Lasting Foundation

Does your foundation fade throughout the day??  Want it to last longer and still look fresh?? Use a face primer! They are life savers!!! There are so many out there and cheap too! My favorite face primer is Samshbox Photo Finish. Smashbox has so many different primers depending on what type of skin you have, if you've got acne or blemishes, or if you just want a smooth clean look. Ill post some pictures below on their different types. Ok, here are the steps!

1. First, make sure you wash your face! It's always much better when you start with a fresh clean face.
2. Remember... Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!
3. Let your moisturizer set before you apply your primer.
4. Apply your favorite primer all over your face. Its up to you if you want to put it over your eyelids. I do :)
5. Now here you could either apply your concealer or foundation. Some like applying concealer before foundation and others like applying concealer after foundation. It's really up to you. Sometimes you could even do both before and after depending on the look you are going for. I like to apply concealer after my foundation. 
6. Now you could set your foundation. There's many different setting powders out there. I like using a translucent one so it doesn't make me lighter or darker.

Now if you're a more natural kinda girl, just mix some of your foundation with your moisturizer. Mix as much as you'd like. It's up to you how natural you want it to look. Ok ladies, hope this helped. Any questions, ask away!! Stay beautiful!!

Here are some of the different Smashbox primers:

Smashbox Photo Finish
My favorite!!

Out of these 3, I like the green one better. It covers any red spots you've got.

Beauty tip # 3 Short eyelashes?

Uh oh!!! Here's my big problem!! If any of you have the same eyelash problem as I do, here's a little trick for you. It seems to work for me and for those I've tried it on. Its worth a try right?! What I do is find a mascara with a pretty short wand. The short wand lets you get right to the base of your eyelashes. And ladies, that's where we need that little boost. Just like when we tease our hair! For me, the shorter the wand the better. I have a few "go to" mascaras that I love and aren't very expensive at all. I'll put some pictures bellow this post of a few of my favorites.

What you need to do first is curl your lashes. Once you've curled them, if you've got some, apply some mascara primer. It's usually a clear or white-ish color. This just makes your mascara last longer and gives your lashes a little boost. Once curled, get your mascara and start on the outer corner of your eyes. Be sure to wiggle your wand as close as you can to the base of your lashes. Keep doing that to all your lashes and go over them a couple times just to make them a little thicker. 


Oh and a quick tip ladies, when your dipping your wand back in for more mascara don't pump the wand, instead roll it around the edges. The more you pump, the dryer your mascara gets!!!
If this still isn't enough for your lashes, try some individual lashes!! They work great and look very natural . Hope this helps!! Stay beautiful ladies <3

Here are some of my favorite mascaras:

Tarte mascara

Selma Hayek's mascara Nuance

Great Lash mascara

Beauty tip #2 Dry lips?

Dry lips?? OUCH!!!! Winter or not... dry lips are always a no no!Unfortunately we aren't all blessed with beautifully smooth, soft, and moisturized lips. I've got a little trick for you :) All you need is a washcloth or toothbrush. If using the washcloth make sure its gentle. If you use a rougher tougher one, it will hurt :( Same for the toothbrush. I recommend using a soft head toothbrush. Trust me... if its medium or hard your lips could turn out worse. You still want to be left with some lips right. hehe. Here are the steps.

1. Wet your lips a little with some good quality h2o.
2. Grab your washcloth or toothbrush and also wet them.
3. In small circular motions go over your top lip and bottom lip for about 60 seconds... Remember, not too hard, be gentle.
4. When you're done, wipe off any excess water or skin from your lips.
5. For the best results make sure you moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! A little vaseline works best for me.
6. Now you've got beautiful kissable lips!! Just apply your lipstick and gloss and you're ready to go! Goodluck and remember Stay Beautiful <3

Beauty tip #1 Coconut oil

Ok ladies here's my first tip for you.Its all about coconut oil and coconut water. Do you want glowing and clear skin??? Wash your face with coconut oil or coconut water!!! Coconut oil is A-mazing!!! It has a million different uses. My favorite being for beauty purposes of course. Its extremely moisturizing and restores all proteins lost in your skin and hair/scalp. It helps out tremendously with dry skin!! And for coconut water... just use it as you would regular water when washing your face. For some.. like me.. that might get expensive at times since you're just splashing it on your face but, theres a better more effective way of using the coconut water! Just drink a glass everyday and you should have glowing beautiful skin in no time. Wondering where to buy them for a reasonable price??? Walmart sells coconut oil  in a tub for about $10. Have a whole foods or trader joes near by?? They sell them there also. Hope this helps out! Stay beautiful <3

About me

Hello beauties. My name is Lisette Marie. I am a cosmetologist and make-up artist. I love everything that has to do with the beauty industry; hair, make-up, nails, waxing, fashion, you name it. I used to work in a salon and now I'm currently working at Sport Clips. I don't make much , but I make a living doing what I love! I've never blogged before but there's a first time for everything, right? I'm planning to do reviews, tips, answer any questions, tutorials and whatever pops up along this journey. I'm doing this to share info with you all and help as many people as I can along the way. I would love any constructive feedback. I believe we are all beautiful in our own special way. If I could make anyone feel beautiful and good about themselves and how they look then my job is accomplished. :)If we don't care about ourselves then who will?? "A women's greatest asset is her beauty"