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Allure Magazine and Anastasia Brow Studio

Sharnell — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:13:08 +0000

Allure Magazine is spreading the word about the new and exciting Anastasia Brow Studios joining select Nordstrom stores nationwide. At this salon, you can receive expert Anastasia style eyebrow arching, reshaping and sculpting. Other facial waxing is also offered for a fresh new look. During the weekend of May 20-22, visit participating Nordstrom stores to have your brow shaping service at the Anastasia Brow Studio and also receive a free Anastasia makeup bag and full-size highlighting pencil, valued at $30!

To find the nearest participating Nordstrom store to you, check out allureaccess.com and be sure to reserve your appointment before it’s too late!

Are You a Manicured Man?

Sharnell — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 09:00:28 +0000

Beauty treatments are no longer limited to just women. These days, men are paying much more attention to their appearances. In fact, statistics now show that men account for up to 35% of day spa-goers. In addition, men make up almost half of the clientele of destination, resort and cruise line spas. This is great news for most women! Who doesn’t love a well-groomed man? But is there a line that shouldn’t be crossed? Here are some of my own personal beauty do’s and don’ts for men.

Beauty a Go-Go’s:

- Body Massage

- Deep Cleansing Facials and Facial Peels

- Routine Skincare Regimen to include cleansing, exfoliating, toning, moisturizing and under eye treatment.

- Manicures and Pedicures

- Back and Chest (if you can handle it!) Waxing

- Eyebrow Waxing

- Regular style cuts and hair color to cover up grey’s.

Beauty a No-No’s:

- Manicures and Pedicures with clear top coat. I like my man’s nails clean and clipped, but not shiny!

- Shaped Eyebrows. A man’s eyebrows should never be on the verge of becoming thinner than my own!

- Bikini Waxing. A razor should do the trick!

- Makeup of any kind! The only exception is a tinted acne spot treatment.

- Highlighted Hair. I’m a bit on the fence about this one… what do you think?

These beauty treatments are just a few to mention. There are more services offered such as body scrub and wrap treatments. I think these types of beauty treatments are perfectly acceptable for men and I even encourage that they be performed. There is no reason that a man should not care for his skin. He can and does age just as quickly as women do! I also love the idea that men lead a more “manicured” look these days. I still find a little scruff attractive, but as long as it’s in control! What are your thoughts on men and beauty? Are you a man who frequents hair and nail salons or day spas? What are some of your favorite treatments and what are the treatments you steer clear of?

Sunday’s Sensational Skincare Deal!

Sharnell — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:57:27 +0000

The holiday shopping season has officially begun. I’m starting a new tradition here at Sharnell’s Skin Care and Beauty Tips. Every Sunday, I will search far and wide to bring you the best skin care deals I can find. There are just too many fabulous deals out there for any one person to capture alone. Take a quick peek here every Sunday and you’ll be sure to find some of the sweetest skincare deals around!

Today, our new tradition kicks off with a dedication to the men in our lives! If your guy hasn’t already dropped any hints about the new Braun Pulsonic System 9595 with LCD Screen shaver for this Christmas, then he simply must not have discovered it yet. The Braun Pulsonic 9595 is this holiday season’s MUST HAVE for men! Drugstore.com is offering an amazing gift with purchase that will make it hard for you to resist. Easily impress your Sweetie this holiday season and surprise him with this ultra high-tech shaver.

Free $50 drugstore.com gift card when you purchase the new Braun Pulsonic 9595!

Learn more about the Braun Pulsonic 9595.

To Wax or Not to Wax?

Sharnell — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 04:32:00 +0000

Do you find yourself often pondering on this question? Have you heard too many horror stories to even try it out? Maybe you’ve tried waxing once or twice, but left the salon with what looked like a Kool Aid mustache and hot pink eye shadow all around your eyes. If any or all of these scenarios ring true to you, don’t feel alone. There are many other women out there who share the same fear. But fear not! Waxing does not have to be torturous. There are ways to make this hair removal process smooth and quick. You just need to find the person who has the right tools and knows how to use them.

Beauty is pain Ladies, and it doesn’t take a rocket scientist know that waxing will involve some discomfort. But if done quickly, properly, and with a gentle hand, waxing is bearable and rewarding! Because the hair is removed at the root, your skin is left smooth and hair free for several weeks at a time. Sure beats shaving, don’t you think?

While there are numerous types of waxes available for hair removal, most often you will find that salons use standard honey wax. In my experience, honey waxes have not been kind to the skin. Honey wax is used with very high heat and can be extremely messy. It is also quite aggressive, often leaving the skin red and sometimes irritated. I strongly suggest looking for a salon or spa that employs the use of a crème wax. Crème waxes do not use high heat, but rather low to medium heat and also cater to all skin types. A variety of crème waxes are offered to further satisfy the skin such as lavender crème and tea tree crème. These crème waxes are excellent for even the most sensitive skin as they provide healing and calming properties. With the use of crème wax for hair removal, your skin will experience less pulling and you will notice minimal to no redness following your waxing session. Of course, I use only crème wax for my hair removal services and I can say in all honesty, I’ve never had a client experience a negative reaction. In fact, they are always pleasantly surprised at how relatively painless the crème wax was as compared to their prior experiences with honey wax. If you don’t know that your Esthetician offers a crème wax, you can pick some up at your local beauty supply. I highly recommend using GiGi Crème Wax for Sensitive Skin Microwave Formula . These waxes are sold in a small and convenient microwavable container. You can bring this along with you to your appointment in the event that your Esthetician does not carry crème wax. If you are a newbie to the waxing world, don’t consider going the honey route at all. Save yourself the possible irritation and only go for the best.

You may still be unsure about whether or not you want to use waxing as your method of hair removal, but I am confident that you will not be disappointed with a crème wax. Give it a try and you will realize that waxing is the way to go. Whether it is a brow shaping or a full leg wax, the results are instant and long lasting.

Have the Need to Tweeze?

Sharnell — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 04:53:00 +0000

Whether you have your brows shaped for you or you do them yourself, everyone should own a good set of tweezers. If you want something easy to use but effective, then the Tweezerman Tweezer is right for you. Tweezerman is an award winning company that has been in business for over twenty years. Tweezerman is highly recognized in the beauty industry both domestically and internationally. Their beauty tools are widely preferred by industry professionals as well as celebrities. Because Tweezerman products are made of such high quality materials, you will never have to purchase another set of tweezers for the rest of your life! As if that weren’t reason enough to choose Tweezerman for all your tweezing needs, they also offer a lifetime warranty on their beauty tools. When your tweezer starts to dull, all you have to do is mail it in to the Tweezerman service department. Free of any charges, including shipping and handling, Tweezerman will sharpen your tweezer and send it right back to you! Now that is excellent customer satisfaction! As a professional waxer, I highly recommend the Tweezerman Tweezer brand. I always encourage my clients to keep up on their tweezing in between appointments. Tweezerman tweezers makes this a smooth and simple process. If you want to maintain your brows like a professional, check out the Tweezerman Brow Grooming Solution Kit. With so many other uses, a tweezer is such an important tool to have. Every woman should carry one on her belt!