Keeping your makeup brushes clean

As I was putting my makeup on today, I glanced down at my brushes and knew it was time to clean them. I usualy wipe them off everytime I use them with a makeup remover, but that just doesn't seem to do the job just right. It doesn't take much time out of your day to clean your brushes and it's a good thing to do often. After many uses makeup gets trapped in your brush and the bacteria starts to seep in, which can cause acne and believe it or not your makup doesn't go on as smooth. here are some easy steps to follow!

You will need:

1 cup of hot water

3-4 pumps of soap ( I like to use dial)

1 towel ( that you don't mind getting stained of course)

How to:

1. Dip your brushes in the hot soapy water, let soak for 2-3 minutes.

2. Use towel, and move brushes back in and forth, not too rough until you see the old makeup appear on the towel.

3. Repeat step 1 & 2, a couple more times.

After your brushes should look new again!you can do this 1-2 times a week if you are using heavy makeup. If you dont use your makeup every day and it's really light makeup try to clean them every 2 weeks. You can also buy a brush cleaner at any retail store or makeup counter.

If your makeup brushes look like this I would suggest cleaning them ASAP!

clean brushes always makes a clean face happy!

Makeup After Bedtime

After a long day of work, school and errands I can't wait to climb into bed like most people. As for us ladies we can't always hop right into bed, washing off your makeup is very important. Falling asleep with your makeup on causes you to break out with pimples and blackheads, as well as waking up with puffy eye's, and chancing of a stye occuring in your eye. For you ladies who don't know what a stye is, they can form on the outside or inside of your eyelid, it often looks like a lump, with a white or yellow spot that looks much like a large hard pimple. These can last for a couple days and often cause some swelling and pain. You cannot, I mean cannot use any makeup around your eyes while you have one or you will spread the infection. For more info on this you can visit http://vision.about.com/od/sportsvision/p/Stye.htm

Going to bed with your makeup on isn't always good for your face but as well as your pillows. Believe it or not when you lay your head down on your pillow with that all that makeup on from earlier it rubs off onto your pillow. Even if it's only for one or two nights you should change your pillow cover, with old makeup on your pillow this will cause you to break out even after washing your face. I know must of us girls cant stand those nasty pimples are annoying blackheads on our beatiful faces! Here are some tips on what to wash your face with and what to carry with you if you don't make it home that night!

For an affordable price: Equate Facial Cleansing Towelettes

If your too tired you can wipe down your face with these and wash your face in the morning

Mac Bulk Wipes

These are a little more expensive( $26.00) but these work amazing and are sooo durable

For on the go: Target Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes

These are small enough to carry in your purse, and work perfect if you don't make it home for the night!





As for face wash anything you use that suites you should work, as long as you remember to wash your face in the morning when you wake up and at night before you go to sleep.

and also don't forget to always put a moisturizer or face cream on your face after washing!

Nail Polish Pick of the Day!

Last night I ran into Target after class to make some copy's of a picture...of course I couldn't stop there I just had to shop. Ive been trying my best not to bite my nails (( which is a bad habit of mine)) and I've actually been doing well! So I went into the beauty section to find myself a new nail polish. Some polishes can be quite expensive! I found a polish by New York Color for 94 Cents...YES 94 Cents!! I ended up picking the color Moma

I LOVED it! It went on smoothly, dried quickly and looks shiny afterwords! I'm planning to go back and get some more colors soon!

If your interested in learning more about this product visit http://www.newyorkcolor.com/

They have makeup and makeup accessories as well!

Must have beauty supplies and products!

Do you wake up every morning and use the same hairspray? The same shampoo and conditioner? Most of us Ladies have our "must have" products sitting in our bathroom or on our dresser. Check out my must have's and how you can get the same results for an affordable price!

1. Shampoo and Conditioner:

My Must Have: Redken All Soft Shampoo and Conditioner
I love love this shampoo and conditioner.It makes your hair feel completly clean and soft! Although in stores this can be quite pricy

For a more affordable price you can use:

Herbal Essences

Recently this line has come out with shampoo's and conditioner's that fit your hair needs!

you can choose from:

• Hello Hydration
• Tousle Me Softly
• Totally Twisted
• Touchably Smooth
• Hydralicious
• Color Me Happy
• Long Term Relationship
• None Of Your Frizness
• Body Envy
• Drama Clean

For more information on these you can visit: http://www.herbalessences.com/

2. Leave-in conditoner 

My Must Have:

Its a 10

This Miracle leave in product can really do some miracles. If your that girl that colors and flat irons your hair often this is the product for you!

Its 10 consist of: Miracle Moisture Shampoo, Miracle Hair Mask, & Miracle Leave-in Product!

The Miracle Leave in Product is my must have!

It does 10 things: 1) Repairs dry Damaged hair, 2) adds shine, 3) detangles, 4) controls frizz, 5) seals & protects hair color, 6)prevents split ends, 7) stops hair breakage, 8)creates silkiness, 9) enhances natural body, 10)flat iron spray and thermal protector

For a more affordable price you can use:

Garnier Fructis Leave In Conditioner

After using this product I've seen some good results, my hair wasn't just soft but looked healthy and shiny. It def worked for me after bleaching and coloring my hair, and also helped as a thermal protector.

3. Hairspray

My Must Have:

Spray and Play Big Sexy Hair Spray

If you love teasing your hair really big or want your curls to hold this is the hairspray for you. I absolutly love this hairspray when teasing my hair, it last all day!

For a more affordable price you can use:

Tresemme Extra Hold Hairspray

This line has come out with many different products and there hairspray is one that works best! I use this on days I dont use my Big Sexy hairspray and it works just as well. good hold and not to stiff!

4. Teasing Brush

My Must Have:

Paul Mitchell "Tease" Teasing Brush

Although most of you may think a brush may not make a difference, it does! This Paul Mitchell teasing brush works GREAT! it gathers much more hair than any other teasing brush and comes hair down looking smoother than ever!

For a more affordable price you can use:

Sallys Beauty Supply Teasing Hair Brush

This was the first one I ever bought.I loved it and it worked well! it's def a good starter brush.



and last but not least always remember to have these 4 hair accessories handy, you may

never know when you need them!

Hair clips, Hair Ties, Elastic Headbands, and Bobby Pins!

Enjoy Ladies!