Dollface Makeup Seminar with Askmewhats!

**photo taken from Dollface Cosmetics

Dear Philippine Readers:

I want to thank everyone who joined Dollface Personal Makeup Workshop Parts 1 and 2.  I got to meet a lot of people and I was able to share my knowledge on what I love most --- Beauty! 

I did not even think another workshop will come along this year!  2 Workshops in a  year --- What fun!  The very hardworking Pearl of Dollface thought of another way for more people to learn about makeup.  A 2 hour makeup Seminar plus question and answer portion with me for more individuals!  It'll be great to meet makeup enthusiasts like myself!

You want to join and want to try your luck?

You can join the Dollface Facebook contest and win yourself a free seat to this seminar!  You can also purchase your favorite Dollface product on spot!

Join by smiling and clicking HERE
Goodluck!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Tip for the Day: How to Assemble GlamBox Kit

Good morning everyone!  It's a Humpy Wednesday, middle of the week but my body is as tired as end of the world!  *just joking* 

After my review on the GlamBox Starter Kit, I have a couple of queries over email if it is easy to take this along and use this.  I am sure a lot of  you are quite uneasy to purchase something that's too complicated to use.  

Here's a closer look on my GlamBox Starter Kit and what's the right way to install it minus the instruction manual.  Don't you just love pictures? :)

The carry on pouch that comes with the system

What you will get from the Starter Kit

(note: only the airbrush system is in this photo, 

foundation and blush not included on photo)

1. Attach the airhose to the compressor and the gun

2. Connect the adaptor to the compressor.

 

3. Attach the airhose "housing" onto the compressor.  Never push too hard.

  

4. Compressor ready to use.  Make sure you plug to adaptor to a 220v.  If unsure, ask!  

5. Once the compressor is plugged.  The Switch On/Off and Mode buttons lighten up.

 

6. Press once to switch on and once again to switch off.  For the Mode Button, there are 3 levels, L for Low, M for Medium and H for High.

Low for the eyes and hair

Medium for the face and neck

High for the body

Questions from Readers:
1. Is it worth the investment?

If you are into airbrush and has been longing for this, this is a great startup kit.  Very lightweight and easy to use.

2. Do you take this along on your gigs?

I don't, as I don't offer airbrush makeup service YET.  If I do, I will use the professional one given to me by my brother and will probably carry this along for backup.

3. Is this advisable for startup makeup artists?

Yes if you want to practice but your budget is low.  To use this on makeup gigs, I suggest not to do so, because the compressor is quite small as compared to other airbrush system, this can easily heat up and can ruin your GlamBox Kit.  If you do airbrush for 1 client, then it's fine, if you plan to use this on multiple clients, you have to switch this off for a couple of minutes before you start using this again (which takes a time if you're in a hurry).

4. Do I need special training to use this?
Most sellers offer free demo before you purchase this unit.  I suggest you attend a free workshop or even a half day workshop for a minimal fee.  Overall, you attend a class or not, you need to practice, on yourself and to others!  Practice makes perfect!

Hope this helps!
Let me know if you have further questions! :)

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Nail Art Tutorial: "Beach Inspired" Nails

I am off for a busy Tuesday, I hope things are looking better as Monday did not start off right, let's stay positive and let's thank the Lord each day we open our eyes, for the chance to go through TODAY, for the gift of Life!

To celebrate the gift of life, I am celebrating with "Beach Inspired" nails.  Though rainy season is here, my nails do not have to look gloomy!  Here's my "yet another sponge method" that I learned via a reader who sent me a link!  Thanks Jenny!

Here's my "Beach Inspired" nails using different flowers

Step 1:

Apply your favorite base coat to protect your nails especially if your polish color is loud.  Apply 2 coats of yellow polish and blue polish (alternately applied).  I used BNC Polish in Yellow and Elianto Polish in Turquoise.
Tip: You can use any 2 color combination of your choice.

Step 2:

Thanks to reader for requesting this sponge method. I've used a different method this time using eye makeup sponge.  If you can't seem to use this for your eyes, you can use this to create good looking unique nails! 

Brush on the BNC Yellow Polish onto the sponge applicator

Press excess on a sheet of paper if necessary, then gently tap on top of the dried polish base

Brush Elianto Polish in Turquoise on the opposite sponge tip applicator, 

again, press excess on a sheet of paper if necessary

 

Gently pat on top of your yellow nails

Repeat if necessary for gradient color to show up

Step 3:

Apply a sparkling gold polish on top of the "gradient" effect.  I am using Chic Polish or you can use any glitter polish of your choice.

Step 4:

Using my white Prettynails' 2 way nail art pen.  Create 5 dots for flowers, use the needle method to create a different type of flowers as shown on photo below.

 

 

Note: Create a sharp tip on both edges for a different flower look

Step 5:

Apply a red sparkly polish via L.A. Art Deco as a flower bud or rhinestones if you have enough time.

Step 6:

Making sure all the dots are dry, top your nail art with your preferred top coat.  I am using Elianto Top Coat at the moment.  Give The Face Shop one a rest :)

Beach Inspired nails ready to face the world!
Now let me play that Beach Boys song!  Any request?

Hope this sponge method is easier to the nail art lovers out there who wants to give another nail art a try.  I know I am a bit late with the sponge method, but hey?  It's never too late to get addicted!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

A Moment of Silence

**photo from source

If you watch the news today, whether you are living in the Philippines or on some parts of the world.  You probably heard about the Hostage Taking at the Quirino Grandstand.  You can read the full story by googling the incident.  My heart is heavy and I can't seem to put into words what has happened.

I want to take this minute to pray for the souls of those hostages who passed away from the awful incident.  May you rest in peace and may the Lord be with you.  To those who survived, I pray for peace of mind as I know it causes a lot of trauma.  God Bless our country, God Bless our safety.

In silence,

Keratin Complex Smoothing Treatment by Coppola Review

I have this love affair for hair as long as I can remember.  Would you believe I had my hair curled when I was 13?  Saved up my allowance and bought my first hair serum from St. Ives when I was 15?  Bought my first tube of hot oil treatment from Watson's at 16?  And had my first hot oil treatment professionally done the moment I stepped in College?  And you would think I have gorgeous hair by now!  

WRONG!

I've invested so much on hair products as I wasn't born with the soft, silky, shiny hair that you see on shampoo commercials and my hair is totally different from my sister! She's lucky to have the "good hair" genes while I ended up with the "talkative" genes!  *laughs*  I'm not blaming my parents for it as I did enjoy my hair care journey, adding the "talkative" genes = Good Blog Posts on Hair!

The first serious treatment I've done is a Rebonding treatment 5 years ago.  I was working in China as a Teacher back then and I spent my free time pampering myself due to homesickness!  Many firsts were done on my hair back then...first time hair coloring, haircut with the use of shaver, which made me cry by the way and last but not the least, HAIR REBONDING.  I don't know why I even agree to do the treatment, maybe, because I don't know how to say "NO" back then?  (Blame it on the NO thing Nikki, very good! LOL)

My hair isn't that bad, but its naturally wavy, so having it rebonded sleek straight is causing me a problem each time there are re-growths.  So I ended up continuing with the Rebond treatment for years and I told myself I have to stop before my hair gets into its worst stage! 

That's one reason why I invested mostly on hair treatment (as seen on all my Hair Products Posts).  Recently, Drea contacted me to try the newest treatment that has been causing a buzz.  The Keratin Complex Smoothing Treatment,  I've done ample research before saying YES to this.  And here's my in-depth report on the treatment that I'm sure a lot of you are intrigued to know. 

Keratin Complex Smoothing Treatment says ---

This therapy is the foundation of Keratin Complex – the original, in-salon service that infuses natural keratin deep into hair’s cuticle. This revolutionary therapy eliminates up to 95% of frizz and curl and instantly adds amazing shine, silkiness and condition to the hair. The results are astounding. Clients rave that “this is a life-changing experience”. Hair is more manageable, smoother and easier to style than ever before. It is perfect on all types of hair – including color treated and chemically processed hair!