Beauty Tips 101

          I don't consider pampering oneself as a Luxury. Its more of a Necessity. In order for one to look their best, feel their best, one would have to take care of themselves regularly. Being a girl, I regularly get manicures, pedicures, facials, massages, eyebrow maintenance, hair cuts monthly if not weekly. Maybe because its my job to look my best but I'm sure job or no job, Id still be on my A game. Its just the way I am.. Best foot forward always and not for you but for me. You look good, you feel good. If you feel good, everyone notices.And who wouldn't want to feel Amazing?

           Below I'd like to give you tips, tricks, my faves, and must haves on maintenance and products for each category. Hopefully you all try out the stuff I suggest and let me know how you like it ladies!

Hair Tips

Straight Hair: 

Although my hair is naturally straight, I always rub a few drops of smoothing serum in my hair. Always put it in your hair after the shower. Towel dry first then rub the serum in damp hair from mid-shaft to your ends. Always comb or brush through.

Curly Hair:

 To straighten curls and remove all traces of frizz, you must tackle them while your hair is very damp. Begin by lightly misting on a straightening spray. Separate hair into several sections. Starting with the front of your head, lift each section away from your scalp with a paddle brush. Slowly blow dry with your brush down the hair shaft until smooth. Blast each dry section with a shot of cold air,. It will lock in your style and help eliminate static and frizz.

Some hair care serums under $25!

Aveda Brilliant Spray On Shine $20

Garnier Fructis Brilliantine Shine Glossing Spray $4.29

John Frieda Frizz-Ease 3-Day Straight $10

Neutrogena Triple Moisture Healing Shine Serum $6.99

Paul MitchellSuper Skinny Serum $16

Tigi BedHead Head Rush $18

Moroccon Oil Treatment $23.95

Marrakesh Oil $23

Up do's and Braids

 Came across a few to die for hair styles via the web that I can not wait to try on myself! In a future blog I will have a couple of tutorials in reference to hair styling and makeup with my right hand hair stylists and makeup artists!

           

         

Nail Tips



 I've noticed nails have gone Wild! They come in all different shapes and sizes. All different colors and designs. Being I'm a girl who couldn't go anywhere without a french mani, I just had to get with the program! At first I was against the stiletto nails but I have to say they grew on me. I'm kind of infatuated.. Lets see how long I can last..


Square:   

                         

Round:

Stiletto:

Spas

Some of my favorite go to spas in the NYC and Jersey area.

Folgia  One of my Favorite esthetician's ever resides in Colts Neck, NJ. Check out her web site and book an apt with Diana today!
http://www.fogliabydiana.com/

Juvenex  Had a great experience in this whole day spa in NYC. I did not want to leave!
http://www.juvenexspa.com/

Bliss 57 located in NYC. There are several spa nationwide including Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Franciso, London, and Hong Kong
http://www.blissworld.com/spa/spa-411/locations/bliss-57/

AF Bennet Located in Staten Island, this gem is a full salon and spa. One of the greatest on the island!
http://www.afbennett.com/

Cloud 9 Another one of Staten Island's favs. This spa is located in a pre 1900s house. Its unqiue and I adore the setup.
http://www.relaxoncloud9.com/

Spa Castle located in Queens, NY has to be one of the coolest spas in Queens. I cant begin to describe, you just have to see the video on their site! Check it out!
http://spacastleusa.com/ny/

Body By Brooklyn Spa I have never been, but the place looks amazing. If you have tried this place out, let me know how you liked it!
http://www.bodybybrooklyn.com/

         I haven't been to any day spas in the Bronx nor Brooklyn but here are a couple of links that will send you directly to a list of spas in both areas for you to try out. If you are from these areas and can recommend some for me to try out please leave a comment!

http://www.thirdage.com/d/ds/bronx/new-york/day-spas

http://www.yelp.com/c/brooklyn/spas



Eyebrow Maintenance

         If you look at the picture below, it will clearly tell you what the "perfect eyebrow" is. Take a pencil or a pen. The tip of your eyebrow should align correctly with the inner corner of your eye. Same thing with your arch; take a pen and align it diagonally from the tip of your nose towards the end of your Iris. The pen should come directly across your eye. The eyebrow ends at the outer corner or your eye. Simple, easy.

Face Products

Below is a list of some brands I recommend for maintaining healthy, glowing skin. These brands have great facial cleaners and day/night creams to follow. If there's something I have not listed and you feel is a great product, please comment! I'd love to know your beauty secrets too!


Burts Bees 
Neutrogena 
Bliss
Dermalogica
La Mer
Clinique
Olay
Kiehls
CeraVe
Olay 
Aveeno
Origins
Cetaphil
Fresh 
Clarins
Cleand & Clear






Make Up Must-haves

                    
These are some of my favorite makeup lines! Can not go anywhere without them.