Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Sponge roller set, vintage modern hairstyle


I decided to do a roller set last night after my shower. I waited until my hair was 80% dry. I then brushed it out and used my fishtail comb to section pieces for my sponge rollers. I sprayed the ends with medium hairspray hold. (I forgot to include in pic) I rolled my entire head. Sprayed with hairspray and put a silk night cap on. I pinned my bangs to the side.
I went to bed.
I woke up and took a shower with a shower cap on. I applied my makeup then took out the rollers.
I used my wire brush to brush out the curls holding the ends.
I applied light serum on the top and very carefully on ends. Sprayed with light hairspray.
Teased curls. Neatly combed the top. Control paste was then applied at crown and scrunched on ends.
Styled. Teased up ends.
Used firm hairspray all over. Sprayed ends and scrunched.
Took clip out and flat ironed bangs.
Final touches with comb and
Hairsprayed again with heavy spray.
And there you have it! Styling takes patience and practice. Don't give up!
Try it!!
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Michael-Scott Anderson: Brittain Ward in Elle Italia

 I love this sexy editorial for April 2010 issue of Elle Italia. The editorial was shot by Matt Jones featuring Suzanne Diaz, Jerreth Ludwig...









Wednesday, June 6, 2012

How to get free business cards with your Facebook profile

Two Facebook profiles means two boxes of business cards

Want an easy way to print out memorable, fast and free business cards? Well you probably have Facebook open in an another browser. Facebook and Moo.com have teamed up together to give every user their first pack of 50 business cards free through the website.
You do have to pay for shipping. Which is not a big deal. These cards are beautiful!
Make sure you have the right avatar you want on your profile, as well as the correct info you want to show up on your business card. All this data is carried over automatically to make the card. You can edit it in Moo once you are directed there but it just makes things easier.
Also make sure you have all the photos you want to print on your business cards in your cover photos. You can always remove the ones you don't. I learned the hard way by going back a few times because I didn't have things exactly how I wanted it. 

I have already order my first pack of free moo cards from facebook. I am almost done with them. I will order another pack when I need a replacement. Here are the easy steps to take to get your first pack of free cards.
They took a couple of weeks. You can pay for faster shipping if you need it.





Here I am editing my cards. It looks just like my FB profile.
This is the back for the business card. You can add whatever you want. I put my website, twitter and a quote.


4 Easy Steps:
Click on the About section. 
Hoover over the Contact Info business card. 
Tap on Print and Create!



You can login using your FB account to save and also have a returning account to order more cards or different items they have offered on the site. I have been using Moo for cards for years. I want to order some stickers.
That is one way to get free social media business cards that you simply pay shipping on.
I will show you two more ways. I love freebies. Who doesn't?
Let me know how you liked your new fb biz cards! :)

Love&Beauty,
Rachael Beauty xo

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Sunday, June 3, 2012

Blue Extensions & Chalk on Model Tara Ashley Holt

My latest photo shoot with model/actress Tara Ashley Holt.
We only had time for one look. I decided to do a messy punk rock look. Although it was punk it is still sexy on her. I used midnight blue extensions that I clipped in and teased. Prior to that I chalked her hair with two different browns on the tips of her hair.
Sprayed hair spray all over and there you have it. I really want to try more with this chalk technique. Using both extensions and chalk and possibly more! Enjoy! :)

Neutral chalking on the tips of hair.
Midnight blue extensions




Love Ya! xo
Rachael Beauty

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Monday, May 21, 2012

Face Masks do work. Why I use Face Masks & How

Skin Care is very important. I have been doing a good skin care routine since I was in middle school. Luckily at that time my Aunt pulled me aside and said, "We need to handle that grease on your face." She then took me to Macy's where I got the complete toner, cleanser, night/day moisturizer and blemish control package with masks to try out. I was forever grateful! I didn't have major acne growing up and I am sure that had something to do with it. I took care of my skin and I still do. 

I love trying new things and products. I was recently inside CVS searching for a new facial mask from a new brand. To my disappointment there were very few to pick from. But I did happen to come upon this blue mask from Freeman. It's Dead Sea Minerals mask... is AMAZING. Simply, just amazing. It's the kind that hardens up and leaves your face stiff when you have it on. Which is great. I left it on about 5-10 mins. Put a hot towel over my face, left it on for about a minute. Then wiped the reminder of the mask off. My face felt so soft and well just lovely. I was quite surprised that this cheap mask did such wonders for my face in such short time. I believe it was on sale for 4 dollars! 

It's so very important to protect your face with sunscreen in your makeup or when you are outside especially if you have fair skin. 90% of wrinkles are sun-based. 90!!!!! You can prevent wrinkles. So, all that tanning and not wearing a hat when you are out all day in the sun is going to make you look older than you really are. And that is not a good thing. Plus more likely hood of getting skin cancer. Who wants to look 40 at 28? Not me, hopefully not you and most definitely guys don't want to date someone who looks older than they are.

Anyways, I am not here to preach but to suggest and give advice from personal knowledge.

Wash your face, preserve with a mask, hydrate with moisturizer and protect with sunblock!

 
I love the color of the mask! Try one! Sometimes there are sample packs, they usually cost 99 cents or so. I try to put a mask 1-2 a week. Love yourself and love your face. Good skin is worth the 10 minutes. Trust me. I have combination skin. Which is a shiny T zone (forehead, nose and chin). This mask worked great for me. I have several that I use for different purposes. My face looks and feels younger than it should. Which is a good thing! People always think I am 5-10 years younger than I am.

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Long layers haircut on curly hair. Flat ironed to style.

Monica Morris: Before
She has grown out layers in a V shape. Curly Hair.
Ready to blow-dry
Side view of her side bangs
Monica's After haircut style.
I flat ironed M's hair to give it a sleek look.

Monica's Haircut setup

I used Aveda products to finish her hair.
I used Brilliant for heat damage control. Style Prep for frizziness and to help straighten.  A tiny bit of light elements for shine and fly away control. Not pictured, I used some phomollient which helps with volume. I used that on the roots before I blow dried her hair. I finished with air control hair spray.
Monica wanted her hair straightened without looking pressed flat on her head. Which is why I blow dried her hair first with a volumizer at the roots.

Love/Beauty,
Rachael Beauty xo