For The Dark Skinned Girl: Steal Nicki Minaj’s Fierce Eyes + Lips

June 29, 2012

Nicki Minaj always looks fabulous when she is on the red carpet. Her makeup is never not perfect. Whether she’s rocking a bright eyeshadow or a poppy lip color, she‘s on point! Her look is a variety of fun, artistry, and stylishness. To rock her look you must be one word, fierce. Today, I will be showing you how to get one of her most fierce looks- bright teal eyes and a soft pink lip. After this tutorial you’ll be ready to show off your inner Nicki!

Eyes

  1. Apply primer all over your lids.
  2. Apply the teal eyeshadow to your lid and little bit above your crease.
  3. Extend the eyeshadow outward for a cat eye effect.  (more…)

Get The Perfect Pink Pout – For Dark Complexions

May 30, 2012

One myth when it comes to women of color, especially dark skinned women, is that we can’t rock pink lips. Over the past few years, many stars such as Nicki Minaj, have shown us that we can pull off the perfect pink pout. However, when choosing the right shade of pink, be cautious: stay away from light pale pinks because they do not compliment the inner hue of your skin tone. Instead, opt for deeper pinks, in shades of fuchsia, mauve, and magenta. Paired with a cute cat eye and lots of mascara, you’ll look like just hopped off the red carpet!  (more…)

Au Natural! 5 Natural Treatments For Dry and Damaged Hair, Right From Your Kitchen

May 16, 2012

Cutting, dying, highlighting, combing, brushing, curling and flat ironing – the things girls do to their hair! All these things and too much off it can lead to dry and damaged hair! Dry and damaged hair is when your hair feels unhealthy , is very brittle, very dry, breaks easily and lacks vibrant color.

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Many women have this at some point in their lives, but no worries! There are treatments out there to treat your dry and damaged hair, but nothing is better than all natural home remedies. Home remedies are much better for your hair, because it’s not chemicals that are from a lab. It’s natural ingredients help heal the hair follicles long term instead of short term like many chemically made products on the market now. I’m going to show five of my favorite and top rated all natural hair treatments for dry and damaged hair.

  • One remedy to use is the avocado and banana treatment. This is excellent for your hair, because it rebuilds shine and infuses health back into your hair. Bananas contain amino acids that help protect your hair from damage and citric acid that helps with the vibrancy. Avocados have vitamins A and B6 in it, therefore it adds natural rich oils that help your hair. To try this, just mash up the avocado and banana in a bowl and spread it evenly throughout your hair. Put a cap over it and let it sit for 30 minutes. Then rinse it out with warm water.
  • Another natural treatment for your hair is honey. Honey helps reverse the dullness in your hair, the brittleness’ and breakage. What a lot of people do is add it to their conditioner. You can replace it as a conditioner or mix it with your conditioner. Either way, it will definitely help restore your hair!
  • A great home remedy to use is the egg white (usually clear) for your hair. This helps with the damage of your hair. Begin by doing this treatment by first cracking open an egg in a bowl and then removing the yolk keeping the white part in the bowl. Then take some water and mix it in the bowl with the egg white. After this, rinse your hair with warm water and apply the egg white to your scalp and massage it thoroughly.
  • All oils of different kinds are wonderful for dry damaged hair. Oils help restore moisture and bring growth back into your hair. You may try this first by mixing different oils such as coconut oil and olive oil and applying it to your scalp. I suggest leaving it on for at least an hour before washing it out.
  • Aloe Vera helps with brittle dry locks. To correct brittle dry hair with aloe vera, all you have to do is add a teaspoon to your shampoo and you are on your way to healthy hair.

I really recommend trying these natural home remedies for your hair. If you aren’t having results at the salon from their treatments, then these natural solutions may help. It’s vital to keep your hair strong and healthy, so give it a go!

How To Get Fabulous Lashes In Minutes

May 16, 2012

Ever wonder how Adele or Katy Perry got their luscious lashes to die for? The answer is false lashes! Many stars such as these lovely ladies amp up their eyes with a pair of falsies! Not everyone was lucky enough to be born with thick, long lashes; therefore, false lashes give a girl the wow factor her eyes deserve. False lashes make your eyes look more inviting, bigger, fuller and playful. Many women think it’s hard to apply false lashes, but with my how to steps, you’ll be looking like a movie star in minutes!

  1. First select a pair of false lashes that reflect your style. False lashes come in many shapes, sizes, prices and even colors!
  2. Trim your lashes to your desired length. Some false lashes may be too long for your liking or just too dramatic for your eye shape. Tip: Hold the lashes to your eye to see where it needs to be trimmed. (more…)