by Ms. Esthetician on April 22, 2010

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ARE YOU A STRUGGLING SALON OWNER IN MICHIGAN?

Season 3 of Tabatha’s Salon Takeover is here to help you whip your salon back in shape.  The Deadline for applying is May 7. Visit Casting Duo to download your application.

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4 BEAUTY MUST HAVES

Do you have a stock pile of beauty products that could win the war on U.G.L.Y (I’ll leave that to your imagination), single handed?  I know I do.  Hey I am in this business, and I am still suckered into buying things that I don’t really need.  It’s like we are trained from the cradle [...]

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NOT IN THE MOO’D

cow from Crestock Images Is it just me–well this week it probably is–but has anyone else noticed that companies large and small are building brand awareness and creating a culture for their business at the same time?  For instance they have their own vocab that’s unique to their brand, some awesome tees that the staff [...]

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SUGAR PIE, HONEY & HAIR REMOVAL

I thank the lawd above that I  am an open minded esthetician,  and because of my willingness to try new things I was introduced to the concept of sugaring on twitter by the rock star sugaring experts @myshoba.  If you don’t know by now, I am made up of a 84.5 percent skepticism, and the [...]

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AMERICA’S BEAUTY SHOW

l:Desiree Mattoxx of Envie Labs, C:Scott Cole of Paul Mitchell R:Tiffany Taylor of Ms. Esthetician America’s Beauty Show lived up to every ounce of its anticipation.  I was not disappointed; actually it made me really proud to be a part of such an amazing industry.  I had the wonderful opportunity to listen to Scott Cole [...]

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FACE THE COOKIE

I first saw this on Anderson Cooper 360, and thought it was pretty darn funny.  I tried it, but it’s not as easy as it looks.

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UNDERSTANDING FACE SHAPES

embrace your own personal beauty-love who you are today and every day -robert jones I could not agree with Mr. Jones more, and as an esthetician it is my goal to assist you in discovering ‘Your Own Personal Beauty’.  I would like to explore a series of posts and videos that would lay the ground [...]

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YOGA FOR THE FACE?

Instead of opting for the very popular botox or rejuaderm injections, some have taken matter  into their own hands and given facial yoga a try. This is going to be the latest trend in the on going battle against aging. Yoga has been known to tone muscles, detoxify the body, and increase flexibility. These benefits [...]

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3 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR LOOK WITHOUT SPENDING A DIME!

beauty woman portrait from Crestock Images With the economy on everyone’s mind; sticking to your budget is more important than ever before, and here are some ideas to keep you looking fab minus the tab. The Ole Switch-A-Roo Don’t have money in the budget for that new outfit? No sweat my pet, organize a clothing [...]

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GETTING IN THE GROOVE

Bikini from Crestock Stock Photo First Things First The First Step in keeping your bikini line dreamy, is to find a method that works for you and be consistent. You bet my preferred method of hair removal is waxing, and you get the best results if you wax every 4 to 6 weeks. Exfoliate every [...]

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AMAZING SKIN HOW TO

Beautyfull Asian model looking questionable from Crestock Royalty Free Images If you want great skin give this a try: Smoking Ain’t Hip Cigarette smoking falls under the category of bad habits that are pretty hard to break.  After learning that it not only has been linked to cancer, it is also responsible for premature aging, [...]

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BEAUTY FIXES THAT WILL GET YOU NOTICED

Comb and scissors from Crestock Creative Photos Stuck in a rut?   Here are a few small changes that will put a little pep back in your step, and get you back into the game of life. Get Yo’ Hair Did The possibilities are endless when it comes to your new do for example: You could [...]

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AVOID WAXING DISASTERS

A Florida resident was recently awarded $15,000 in a lawsuit, for a botched brazilian bikini wax.  In which she claims her labia was torn, and had to receive six stitches to close the gaping wound.  After I saw the story on the news (thanks Carla for the heads up), I started thinking, How can you [...]

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CLEANSER $10 TONER $14 GREAT SKIN PRICELESS

beauty from Crestock Stock Photos Mirror, Mirror on the wall… Great skin is the fairest one of all.  To some, having amazing skin is as illusive as winning the Mega Million Lottery.  Your odds of winning are 1 in 135145920, yet you play the lottery twice a week.  Hoping that one day, you will have [...]

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WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A HAIRDRESSER

shot of a stylist coloring hair from Crestock Royalty Free Photos I’ve had many a pair of hands in my head, and some I’ve liked more than others.  When I started the discussion; What do you like or dislike about your hairdresser, the responses ranged from one end of the spectrum to the other. Punctuality, [...]

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TABATHA’S SALON TAKEOVER-IN THE REAL WORLD

Tabatha’s Salon Takeover is my guilty pleasure. I love the show so much that I have declared Tuesdays as TSTT (Tabatha’s Salon Takeover Tuesday). Then I got to thinking about marketing strategies, promoting salons and just how unreal REALITY TV is. Ok seriously if someone were to walk in the spa that I call home [...]

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BUM BUH BUM BUM BUMMMMM!

Summer from Crestock Creative Images We’re all adults here, right?  I sure hope so! So here’s something I’ve never admitted openly,  but inquiring minds have wanted to know my stand on anal bleaching, and honestly I really don’t have one.  Here is what I do know about it, the Porn Industry put it on the [...]

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BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE

You bet it is, and according to the most famous groundhog of them all Phil of Punxsutawney, PA, we are in for another six weeks of winter.  We may not be able to put our winter gear away just yet, but there is one thing that should stay in our routine winter, summer, spring, and [...]

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THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO, WHAT THE FLIP?

blond in denim skirt and bikini #2 from Crestock Free Stock Images I recently learned of this new “thing” being offered at Script Wax Bar in San Fransisco. My prayer is that this is filed in the circular filing system, alongside inventions such as the sponge mic, and the tape measure belt. Talk about things [...]

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MS. ESTHY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!

lovely fairy in crown with magic wand from Crestock Royalty Free Photos Inquiring minds want to know, does Preparation H reduce puffy eyes?  This is a great question, and a MUA trick that is as old as the hills.  We’ve already established that just, because things are done this doesn’t always mean that they are [...]

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ICKY STICKY OHHEY GOOEY

I was at the Orlando show in 2008 working the satin smooth booth, and a  woman approached me and asked if I could help her. I was all too happy to assist.  She wanted to buy wax for a machine that she had inherited after her mother’s death. Easy enough.  She had about 6 14oz [...]

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WAVE YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR!

Close-up of a beautiful young woman with her arms outstretched over white from Crestock Free Stock Images I can only imagine that I could’ve been waving my cell phone in the air at the Rascal Flatts concert this past weekend, but things don’t always go as planned.  Oh well that’s life. One day I will [...]

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BEAUTY MEETS THE JETSONS

I saw this machine at a mall while visiting family in Lynchburg, VA. My first reaction was ooh that’s pretty cool, but then the more I thought about it.  I prefer the hands on approach to skin care and products. I am certain the “marketing genius’” behind this monstrosity thought this will be great for [...]

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¡OPA O.P.I.!

Last week in my post ‘Beauty Fixes That Will Get Noticed‘ I went on and on about the benefits of the O.P.I Axxium Soak Off Gel System.  I am five weeks into the system and love my nails. Tragically, I abused my nails for years: biting, picking, peeling, and clipping them until they were nubs, [...]

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IN MY WHITE TEE

Indigo Zuri lead stylist and owner of p2styles (pronounced p squared styles) a professional image and consulting company, gave me the biznazz on why a white tee in your wardrobe is important, and since you know how much I love my tees, I just had to share this. Here is what she had to say: [...]

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MASK YOUR WAY TO GREAT SKIN

Facial Mask Detail from Crestock Stock Photo Using masks in your skin care routine is very beneficial.  The right mask can work wonders for your skin.  Typically they contain oils, vitamins, fruit, minerals, flowers, and herbs, and they can come in different forms hydrating, clay, collagen, and vitamin c to name a few. The benefits [...]

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THE EASIST GUIDE TO SKINCARE EVER!

Close-up of a beautiful woman with eyes closed over white from Crestock Royalty Free Images Some have a love hate relationship with their skin, they love when it looks great, and hate when it doesn’t.  With this simple guide you will no longer be a prisoner to your skin behaving badly. Start At the Beginning [...]

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WRAP IT UP!

Mineral Wrapping really works.

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TIMLESS MAKEUP

With everything going in and out of style quicker than you can blink an eye, including makeup.  It can be quite confusing to make choices that are flattering to you, and still be in style. In my very unsolicited professional opinion, rules are there for a reason.  They lovingly help guide us along the way, [...]

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