Contour, Nude Lips & Defined Brows: all you need

Contoured cheeks, defined brows and nude lips. What more can you want? This is the quintessential fresh-faced look. Having trouble achieving it? Beauty and Brow Girl can help! Message me with questions :)

For daily BEAUTY and BROW tips, follow me on Instagram, Facebook

and Tumbler: @Beauty and Brow Girl   .... and on Twitter: @Beauty n Brow Girl

--CIAO for now :)

#FreshFacedLook #NudeLips #ContouredCheeks #DefinedBrows #RosyCheeks #FlawlessFace

Wash face TWICE per day for OPTIMUM skin health

WASH your face! Morning and night....ESPECIALLY at night before bed. Wearing makeup to bed is epidermal suicide! Think of your skin as a s screen door. Dirt, makeup, environmentl elements, sebum (oil) and BACTERIA build-up onto your skin throughout the day;  it MUST be removed for optimum skin health (and to prevent break-outs). What happens to a screen when the holes are blocked? Oxygen and water are unable to penetrate.  The same theory applis with your follicles: thenskin needs to breathe people! Cleanse, Tone and Moisturize TWICE per day and exfoliate 2-3x week. 

Toning gets skin to the acidic pH level it NEEDS to be (5.5 is the number you want). If you have oily skin guess what, you need to moisturize as well, just use one that's oil-free. 

For more on skin health and clean follicles, visit my blog-posts: "Keep Skin Acidic" & "Acne: Be Proactive" 

For daily BEAUTY and BROW tips, follow me on Instagram, Facebook

and Tumbler: @Beauty and Brow Girl   .... and on Twitter: @Beauty n Brow Girl

--CIAO for now :)

 #HealthySkin #CleanSkin #cleansetonemoisturize  #AvoidBreakouts #BeautifulSkin #WashYourFaceTwicePerDay #RemoveMakeupBeforeBed 

Tea Tree Oil: Cure-all for many skin conditions

Tea Tree Oil is a staple that's should live in everyone's medicine cabinet. It's a versatile cure-all for ailments like mild acne legions, psoriasis and even head lice (I like to add it to a mild cleanser to clean my makeup brushes due to its anti-bacterial properties). This sustainable oil comes from the leaves of the "Melaleuca" tree (native to Australia) and has a distinctive camphor-like scent aside from being anti-bacterial, it also has natural anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties....not too shabby!

It's important to note that like any essential oil, Tea Tree may cause irritation to the skin, so before you use it, test an inconspicuous part of the skin to gauge any reaction.

For acne, place a dab of Tea Tree as a spot treatment for stubborn blemishes. It has been known to also treat athletes foot, nail fungus, dandruff and even cradle cap (consult with your pediatrician first before using on a child). Rather than apply it directly to the skin, I would recommend adding it to a carrier-product. For example: for dandruff, add a few teaspoons of Tea Tree to your shampoo, for athletes foot, or nail fungus, mix it with Aquafor. It also works amazingly well as a lice "preventative" (if you have school-age children). Add 1/3 of the tiny bottle of Tea Tree into a bottle of detangling spray, shake well, and spritz into your child's hair everyday.  A few drops of Tea Tree can also be added to your favorite shampoo, once or twice per week, not only to treat dandruff but to create an effective clarifier. This oil is TOXIC if ingested, however, so make sure you keep it away from small children or animals. 

I would not classify Tea Tree oil as gentle, as mentioned it can indeed irritate the skin. Therefore, I urge you to test a patch of skin, prior to use, to test for a any skin reaction. Tea Tree can cause a severe rash for those with sensitivity and may exacerbate the symptoms of eczema, so consult with your Board Certified Dermatologist first if you suffer from eczema or psoriasis  If you start having any reactions to Tea Tree oil, stop using it immediately. Otherwise, enjoy the multitude of topical uses for one of my favorite oils.

For daily beauty tips, follow me on Instagram, Facebook

and Tumbler & Pwriscope: @Beauty and Brow Girl   

Twitter: @Beauty n Brow Girl

--CIAO for now xo

#TeaTreeOil #AcneTreatments #AcneSpotTreatment

An Easy, Feminine Hairstyle

I luv the soft, feminine look of this messy side-swept ponytail; a PERFECT style for Fall. It's easy, quick, & softens the face 😊 

For daily BEAUTY and BROW tips, follow me on Instagram, Facebook

and Tumbler: @Beauty and Brow Girl   .... and on Twitter: @Beauty n Brow Girl

--CAIO for now :)

#Ponytail #SideSweptPonytail #PerfectHairstyleForAnySeason

A long bob with ombré highs and lows look fabulous!

A long bob with ombré highs and lows looks fresh and fabulous. The key is in the layers, as well as color placement. But please do not attempt to manipulate this color on your own head ladies! Consult with your hair-care professional 😍 

#OmbreHair #LongBob #LayeredBob #WavyHair #Hair #ThePerfectHairCut #BeautifulHair

For daily BEAUTY and BROW tips, follow me on Instagram, Facebook

and Tumbler: @Beauty and Brow Girl   .... and on Twitter: @Beauty n Brow Girl

--CIAO for now :)

Take Care of Your Décolleté

A woman's décolletage is one of her most alluring, most beautiful assets. TAKE CARE of yours with chemical exfoliation (an alpha Hydroxy wash) 2-3x per week, daily hydration using quality serums & creams, and SUNSCREEN. 

If your cup size is larger than a B, consider sleeping in a shelf-tank. It will support you whilst you sleep, reducing cleavage wrinkling. 

Beauty Tip: after applying your eye cream or facial serum, add a dab of each to your cleavage. This skin is vulnerable, especially if you are a C- cup or larger. Treat the skin between your breasts as you would the delucate skin your under eye.  

For more on décolletage maintenance and care, visit my blog posts: "Don't Neglect the Décolletage" and "Exfoliate"

For daily BEAUTY and BROW tips, follow me on Instagram, Facebook

and Tumbler: @Beauty and Brow Girl   .... and on Twitter: @Beauty n Brow Girl

--CIAO for now :)

#Décolletage #Decollate #TakeCareOfYourDecollate   #WearAShelfTankWhileYouSleep #ReduceCleavageWrinkling #TakeCareOfYourCleavage #ApplyEyeCreamToYourCleavage

Rejuvinate those HANDS!

You can never hide your age from the neck, décolleté and HANDS....they never lie, NEVER. For HAND REJUVENATION, Dr Rosa Mena of "Ultima Med Spa", in Miami, suggests "IPL or Fraxel" laser therapy for hand SPOTS, and "Radiesse" to plump-up hollowed, aged hands. Spots on the hands, as well as veiny, hollowed backs, are an inevitable tell-tale sign of aging. A semi-permanent injectable like Radiesse is used to plump-up cheeks, nasal labial folds and marionette lines, but work fabulously on the backs of HANDS as well (to fill-in the sunken gaps).

Radiesse is calcium based so it has more volume and is more dense than Hyaluronic Acid fillers like "Juviderm".  Radiesse can last up to 14-16 months and stimulates collagen production due to the depth of it's insertion. Procedures like these require a skilled medical hand, however, so never respond to "group deals" and only visit a recommended doctor when shopping for injectable procedures. It's incredibly comforting to know that women, and men alike, can age gracefully with the help of premier Med Spas like Ultima, or a trusted Dermatologist like Dr. Javier Flores, Miami.  

I've been personally going to Dr. Mena for years and can say she's THE BEST when it comes to medical-cosmetic procedures like injectables and laser therapy.  Procedures like these don't come cheap however, but the life-changing affects on body image can be priceless. But it's NOT all about injectables alone. Maintain a consistent skin-care routine for your hands, which includes exfoliation, hydration, and (most importantly) SUNSCREEN, broad spectrum SPF 30 is preferred. 

For daily BEAUTY and BROW tips, follow me on Instagram, Facebook

and Tumbler: @Beauty and Brow Girl   .... and on Twitter: @Beauty n Brow Girl

--CIAO for now :)

#UltimaMedSpa #DrRosaMena  #BestMedSpaInMiami #BestDermatologistInMiami 

#DrJavierFlores #FloresDermatology #SouthMiamiDermatologist #HandRejuvenation #Radiesse #Injectables #UseSunscreenOnHands #TakeCareOfYourDécolleté  #TakeCareOfYourNeck #BeautyAndBrowGirl.BlogSpot.Com

Beautiful Skin Requires Oxygen and Acid

Make-up DOESN'T cause breakouts.  Eating greasy foods does NOT cause breakouts......It's your skin-care regime that will PREVENT breakouts from occurring in the first place. "CTM" (cleanse tone moisturize) twice per day, morning and night. Then exfoliate 2-3 times per week with either an *acid or a granular exfoliator (I'm partial to acid exfoliators, particularly Alpha or Beta Hydroxy acids).  The key to beautiful skin is clean skin, but "clean" doesn't end with soap and water. The key to beautiful skin lies with the dynamic-duo of oxygen and acid. You must encourage oxygen to penetrate the hair follicles in order to keep skin fit, that is why exfoliation is essential. Exfoliation encourages cell turn-over and flush out impacted follicles. Acne and bacteria are anaerobic and cannot survive in oxygen, but oxygen isn't the only factor; healthy skin is acidic as well (5.5 on the pH scale is a skin-friendly place to be). To keep skin pH balanced and on the acid curve, you must tone immediately after cleansing; the primary job of a toner is to encourage acidity. 

Beauty Tip: To further prevent bacteria from setting camp on your skin, always dry the face with a tissue or cotton. Towels harbor bacteria that will negate a good skin-care regime. Unless the towel used is washed in bleach and laundered in between each facial washing, I recommend blotting the face dry with a tissue. This is the single most piece of skin care advice that I offer to my clients on a daily basis. Something as seemingly insignificant as "how we dry our face after washing", can make a major impact on the health of our skin.

1. Cleanse. 2. Dry with a tissue. 3.Tone. 4. Moisturize. It's a simple regime that can be life changing for those who struggle with keeping their skin on a healthy track. Clean, oxygenated, acidic skin will NEVER break out, so go ahead and eat your chocolate :) 

--CIAO for now  xo

*For more on how to keep skin healthy and acne free, visit  my blog posts: Exfoliate,  Keep Skin Acidic, Skin Care-101,  Sugar is Acne's Fertilizer  and  Acne: Be Proactive.

For BEAUTY and BROW tips, follow me on 
Instagram, Facebook & Tumbler: @Beauty and Brow Girl   

Twitter: @Beauty n Brow Girl

#HealthySkin #CleanSkin #AcidicSkin #CleanseToneMoisturize OxygenatedAcidicSkinPreventsBreakouts  #beautyandbrowgirl

Skin's elasticity is fleeting...Take care of your epidermis!

The skin is a miraculous organ....it has the ability to adapt to it's environment & heal itself. Without it, we could not survive, therefore, take good care of it. If you're pregnant or have recently lost a great deal of weight, you'll notice the changes in your skin. Keep it nourished and hydrated, applying dry oils twice per day...I luv pure Argan Oil, it's not cheap but it's high-quality nourishment for your precious epidermis. @josiemarancosmetics has a great one

 #ArganOilNourishesTheSkin #PregnantBelly #TakeCareOfYourBabyBelly #TheSkinIsElastic

Coco Chanel said it best....

“I don't understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little - if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that's the day she has a date with destiny. And it's best to be as pretty as possible for destiny.”  --Coco Chanel  

#CocoChanel #AlwaysLookYourBest #TakeCareOfYourself 

Line Your Lash-Line with eyeSHADOW

Beauty Tip: For a soft shadowed affect on the lower lashes, line your lash-line with eyeSHADOW rather than liner (this creates a beautiful smokey affect). Eyeliner is perfect for the upper lid, however it can be too bold and harsh  for the bottom. Don't forget to blot your brush on a tissue first...you never want to apply shadow directly onto the skin upon loading your brush. 

#EyeLiner #UseEyeShadowForLiner #SmokeyEyes #ShadowOnTheLashLine

Glycolic Acid is GREAT for Keratosis Polaris

I'm thrilled to see a Skincare line which includes a Glycolic body wash, as well as body LOTION!! Alpha Hydroxy Acids, like Glycolic, are ESSENTIAL for cell turn-over on skin. Keratosis Polaris are those bumpy "chicken skin" patches we get, typically on the lower back or upper-arm region of the body. An easy way to slough away KP is with daily exfoliation. My favorite Med Spa ("Ultima") has a line of amazing Glycolics, including this body wash & lotion (so RARE to see a Glycolic lotion!!). A regime with products like these will keep your skin smooth, soft and hydrated.

 #UltimaMedSpa #GlycolicAcid #GlycolicBodyWash #KeratosisPolaris #AlphaHydroxyAcid #SloughAwayDeadSkin

Concealer Around the NOSE Hides Red Capillaries

Beauty Tip: 

Don't forget to add a dab of concealer or highlighting cream to the NOSTRILS! Highlighting this area (along with the upper lip, chin, bridge of nose and forehead) opens up the face. Most of us have unsightly RED CAPILLARIES which form around the nose & cheeks, known as "telangiectasia". This occurs when the tiny veins on the face dilate and break. Once broken, these veins will NEVER repair themselves again, resulting in a multitude of unwanted red lines. What causes this to happen? Washing face too vigorously, washing face w water that is too hot. Excessive unprotected exposure to the sun or repetitive nose-blowing, are just a few reasons. Consult with your dermatologist regarding laser therapy, if this is an issue you'd like to address. In the mean time, concealer works like a charm! 

#RedCapillariesOnTheFace #Telangiectasia #UseConcealerAroundTheNose

A METALLIC smokey eye is dramatic & unexpected

A smokey eye is timeless, but try something new: a metallic smokey eye rather than the classic matte finish is unexpected yet oh-so-dramatic! Be sure to add a dab of a light shimmery color in the tear duct area for contrast.

 #SmokeyEyes #MetallicEyeShadow #MetallicSmokeyEyes

COCONUT OIL makes an über-Rich Hair Conditioner

I'm a huge fan of coconut oil. I use it as base for my sugar or salt body scrubs, it makes an excellent cuticle-elbow-heel conditioner, I use it on my arms and legs before adding body bronzer, and it works as a fantastic deep conditioner for dry, damaged, lackluster hair as well.

For an easy at-home hair conditioning treatment, combine 1 TBSP "Virgin" coconut oil, 1 tsp of Honey and a tsp of any of the following oils:

Pomegranate Seed Oil for FINE hair,  Almond Oil for WAVY hair, Avocado Oil for COURSE hair or Olive Oil for THICK hair.

Massage the oil mixture into DAMP hair, concentrate on the ends and comb through. For extra conditioning power, heat the oil in the micowave or on the stove top to about 120 degrees. Tie hair up into a bun and leave the conditioning oil in for 20-30 minutes. For uber-damaged, dry hair, wrap the hair in plastic wrap, cover with a shower cap and marinate the hair over night. Shampoo and condition in the morning as normal. Coconut Oil has a molecule which is smaller than that of other oils, allowing it to penetrate the hair shaft deeper. If you're left with an oily residue upon washing, simply add a teaspoon of baking soda to your shampoo...the soda is an excellent clarifier., just make sure you condition your hair (with your favorite conditioner) afterwards.

A hair-care regime like this can be applied as often as you need. Coconut Oil is amazingly versatile! With so many uses, it's probably my favorite beauty product.

-CIAO for now  xo

For daily BEAUTY and BROW tips, follow me on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM or TUMBLER
@Beauty and Brow Girl  
              
TWITTER @Beauty n Brow Girl
 

#CoconutOilHairConditioner #OilsAreEssential #DeepConditioningTreatmentForHair

Lashes: One of the 4 Essential Elements of Harmonic Beauty

Do you want to look impossibly balanced? If your answer is yes, then you need to understand that ESTHETIC balance isn't about makeup, it's about HAIR. Eyebrows, Head-Hair, Facial Hair (such as upper lip fuzz...get rid of it!), and LASHES, are all part of my 4 ESSENTIAL Elements of Harmonic Beauty theory. Assuming that your skin is up to par in terms of texture, it'll NEVER be about make-up or fashion. Esthetic harmony and balance are always about HAIR.

Like the eyebrows, eyelashes frame your face. If your lashes are sparse and thin, apply several strokes of a thickening mascara. Starting at the BASE of the lashes, wiggle your brush up to the tips. If you wiggle from the base, you'll get separate, well-coated, defined lashes. If the process of applying mascara is too much effort for your everyday routine, another lash option would be eyelash extensions or a lash-growth serum like Latisse. If a natural alternative is what you're looking for, the application of cold pressed castor oil, to the lash-line, stimulates hair growth as well. The oil should be massaged into the underlying skin, on a daily basis; the key with castor oil is patience and consistency. 

For more on hair growth and the esthetic importance of hair, check out my blog post, HAIR: The good, the bad and the not so ugly, for a detailed explanation on my 4 Elements theory. 

-CIAO for now  xo

For daily beauty and brow tips, follow me on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM & TUMBLER

@Beauty and Brow Girl

TWITTER @Beauty n Brow Girl

#www.beautyandbrowgirl.blogspot.com #HairMakesYourBeauty #getridofunwantedfacialhair #eyebrows #eyelashes #LongThickLashes #HealthyHair

Perfect EYEBROWS: Trim, Tweeze & Shade

A well defined eyebrow is simply a matter of skillful TRIMMING, TWEEZING and SHADING. Every brow has gaps and holes which need filling. Don't know how to fill & tweeze, or don't want to be bothered with too much fuss? Then look into Permanent make-up & Electrolysis...an easy solution to look permanently fabulous 😊 #PermanantMakeup #MicroPigmentation #PermanentCosmetics #DefineYourBrows #EyeBrows #EyebrowsFrameTheFace #ElectrolysisIsTheOnlyFormOfPermanentHairRemoval