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Morning Glory Beauty – Permanent Cosmetics, Lashes & Brows

New things are ahead of Morning Glory! I'm shifting my focus...Permanent Makeup (PMU) will now be offered.E Brow, Eye liners and lash line enhancements, lip colors and liners. I will still be doing certain "salon" services, but you'll need to ask me to book for you. This means a new location! Hoping for December 1st---we'll see!

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Morning Glory Beauty Permanent Cosmetics - Permanent Make Up, Microblading, Eye Liner, Lip Liner, Full Lip Shading
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My esteemed colleague, Valerie Tukey, posted:
I've been saying this for years...drinking lots of water doesn't "hydrate" your skin.
Models are full of crap. They have beautiful skin because they are genetically beautiful humans, not because they drink lots of water.

When I see a client with dehydrated skin and they say to me "but I drink lots of water!" I need to explain to them that we are not plants; drinking water doesn't go straight to the skin and perk you up like a wilting flower. Water is dispersed throughout your body when you drink it.

Typically, dehydrated skin (*Dehydrated* means it lacks water. *Dry* skin means you lack oil) happens because your skin care is not properly managing the hydration levels in your skin. Your products need to be doing several things for you: cleansing without over-stripping your skin(appropriate cleanser), adding water and hydration to the skin (serums) and then trapping the moisture (lotion or cream). You lose water through your skin constantly through evaporation and without an intact barrier on the skin of water and lipids (oils), your skin is losing water fast and becomes dehydrated. And with that, dehydrated skin is also more prone to sensitivity and irritation.

So while drinking lots of water is generally a good health practice, it's not a solution for dehydrated skin. Take a look at your skin routine and make sure that the products you're using are keeping your skin's water content optimal, and if not, you need to make some adjustments.

Coming soon! MicroPigmentation! (also known as Permanent Makeup). I am now a licensed Cosmetic Tattoo Artist and am furthering my training! Check back to see when service availability is posted!

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You know I love doing lash extensions that are long-lasting! But for a party or in a pinch, false lashes will work! This article is pretty good for those times...

8 Tips to Rock at Using Lash Strips 1. Trim

First, the need to be properly trimmed to fit. Some people make the mistake of trimming from the shorter, inner end of the lashes,
but this loses the taper of shorter to longer and the lashes end up looking “blocky” and all one length. Remove one of the strips from the holder, and hold it up to its respective eye, placing the inner corner where it belongs and making a note of where the outer end would need to be trimmed to allow perfect placement. This means the strip should stop just short of the same place the natural lash line en
ds. Don’t make the mistake of thinking extending the lashes a bit beyond the end of the lash line would be a good idea—you’ll end up being irritated every time you blink, and the outer end will pop loose! Trim the extra length from the outer end of the strip. Repeat for the second lash strip and eye. Do not assume you need to trim the same amount from each strip—eyes are often slightly different from their partners!

2. Flex

Once they are both properly trimmed, the lash strips need to be flexed. Holding both ends of the strips by the lashes between the thumbs and fingers, place a bend in the strips—as if you are wrapping them around something—then walk that bend from one end/side to the other. Imagine a “slinky” type movement. This will loosen the strips and make them more flexible.



3. Glue

Next, apply lash glue on the correct surface of the strips. It is MUCH easier to control the amount of adhesive if you place a daub of glue on an orange stick or spatula. Then run one of the strips through the daub, getting an even bead on the BOTTOM side of the strip—the side that will be resting on top of your lashes. Try not to get glue on the top of the strip. Try to get an even bead of glue along the entire length. Hold the strip away from everything and count to 40. This slightly dries the adhesive and makes it “tacky.”

4. Set in Place

To place the strip, it is easier if you are looking downward into a small mirror on a stand or a vanity mirror, rather than using one on the wall ahead of you. Hold it by the lashes—not the strip. Some use tweezers, some people their fingers. Carefully line up the lash so the ends will be in the right places, and then adhere the CENTER of the strip on top of the lashes, close to the lash line as possible, then carefully walk one end over to the corner, then the other end. This will help you get a more even application with fewer false starts. Use firm pressure to push downward toward the natural lashes AND up against the eyelid, as close to the lash line as possible. Look up and make any adjustments as quickly as you can, then hold and count to 20. Do not play with them or try to groom them until they are set! Do the other eye instead.

5. Groom

Once you have the second lash strip placed, it will probably be safe to groom and finish the first eye using a lash brush to mingle your natural lashes with the strip lashes. Don’t groom the second eye until it has had time to set. Use a lash brush or spoolie to fluff them.

6. Complete

Once the lash adhesive has completely dried, it will turn from whitish to clear. It’s safe at this point to apply an eyeliner or touch up your eye shadow. Avoid wetting the lash line if possible, and your lashes should be good for hours.

7. Remove

When you’re ready to remove your lashes, dampen a cotton pad with a NON-OIL based makeup remover. Simply hold the pad to your closed eye for about 30 seconds, then gently wipe downward and the lash should slide right off. Don’t just tug at the lashes without first softening the glue—you’ll lose your own lashes in the process.

8. Care

It is important that you do not get oils of any kind on your lash strips: 1) the oil can interfere in future applications 2) some oils can break down some lash strips. Gently use the balls of your fingers to pull any remaining adhesive from the lashes before storing them in an tray. Placing them in the correct position will help keep the curl consistent and you should be able to get several wearings from the lashes.

More Tips

**IMPORTANT** Be sure you use the right lash glue! The semi-permanent lash extension adhesives are NOT for use with lash strips! 1) long-wear lash adhesive should never touch your skin 2) long-wear lash adhesive should never bond multiple natural lashes together 3) removing your lashes if they've been adhered with long-wear adhesive can pull your natural lashes out!

If you still have some adhesive in your natural lashes, use a good plant-based oil on a cotton swab to gently wipe it away. Coconut oil, olive oil, almond oil…any of these would be fine to use on your lashes.

It’s good to practice with less expensive lashes, then you can go to a cosmetic line with a higher quality of lash.

A lash specialist can trim the lashes professionally for you.

Here's and article that tells the truth!

The Truth about #minklashes A well-read online content publisher recently posted an ill-informed piece about “mink” eye extensions. The article was so full of non-researched and incorrect statements….we just can’t!

In a nut shell….
NO ETHICAL LASH ARTIST USES MINK FUR FOR LASH EXTENSIONS
The minks are portrayed as gamboling about the mink farm, waiting their turn to be hand brushed so their fur can be carefully collected before they go lounge in the sun. Couldn’t be further from the truth. They are crammed too-many-in-a-cage living a miserable existence. Sometimes they are completely denuded in a tumbler. They are ultimately skinned…sometimes while alive.


As if this weren’t abhorrent enough, here are some more reasons to consider never asking for “real mink” :

Mink fur is naturally straight. Lashes made from it will not keep a curl.
Mink fur lashes can be “frizzy” after being wetted—they no longer have the natural oil that makes it so slick and smooth.
Mink fur pieces are not all the same in length, diameter, sheen, color, or texture…making for very “messy” looking lash extensions.
Your lash artist will certainly have to search for and find a provider of mink fur and the cost will be much higher…if you can find an artist who would do so.



Then why do SOME SALONS ADVERTISE “MINK” LASHES?

It’s just that…marketing! They know that “mink” sounds luxurious and women seek out luxuries…but the lashes are not “mink” at all! How can they get away with that? Here’s something only the pros know:

When today’s lash pros are talking about lash extensions, the terms “mink” and “silk” refer to the finish of the lashes—and have nothing to do with their origin. Yes! It’s true!

Here are three facts:

Nearly all lash extensions are made of a similar synthetic material called PBT (a plastic-like material extruded by very tiny spinnerets,)
“Mink” lashes – are matte, less shiny, more organic looking. They may appear more “fluffy” on the eyes and look closer to natural.
“Silk” lashes –are shinier and reflect the light. They may look “blacker” on the eyes and make more of an impact.

Here's a picture of the two lash finishes:


The top row of lashes are "minks" and the bottom row are called "silks." They are both synthetic material, the same curl, length and weight. The difference is the way the light shines off them.
SUMMARY

When a salon or artists advertises or talks about "mink lashes" you should clarify! They most likely are speaking about the style of synthetic lashes they use, and not the origin of the material. If they cannot articulate this to you, then seek a better-educated, more-informed professional.