Simple Tips for a Better Makeup Application

Buying professional makeup products isn’t always necessary to achieve a polished look. Some products are absolutely worth investing in, but if your canvas is in rough shape, a.k.a. your skin, no amount of makeup will help. Here are some helpful tips to ensure you’re getting the most out of your makeup application!
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#1 Exfoliation- Exfoliation is the process of removing excess dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. This is critical in an even makeup application, especially in the harsh winter months. Exfoliation prevents the makeup from looking thick and “cakey” as well as ensuring an even application. I recommend doing this once a week with a dry skin type and 2 times a week with an oily skin type with the appropriate product. It is important to choose the right type of exfoliant for your skin type to make sure that you won’t accidentally over exfoliate which can lead to breakouts, broken capillaries, and over striping the skin. The professionals at gobare are always on hand to help you find the right products!
#2 Moisturizing- moisturizing twice daily; morning and night, is crucial for all skin types no matter what time of year! This not only hydrates and replenishes your skin, but it also helps your makeup blend much nicer. Moisture also keeps wrinkles at bay and prevents makeup from settling into those fine lines in the wrong way! Hydrated skin is much more youthful looking!
#3 Threading/ Facial Waxing- This step is not necessary for all, but for girls like me who have excess facial hair on the sides of the face, chin, upper lip, you name it-threading or waxing will remove the unwanted hair. Once you do this you will find that when applying powders to the face, there are no hairs that stick out from having excess product on them. The result is a much more even foundation application. If your skin is sensitive, threading is a great alternative! Ask your Gobare professional which would be best for you!
#4 Clean Your Makeup Brushes!- I cannot stress enough how important cleaning your brushes is. Not only do they hold on to bacteria like sponges, but they also hold onto old product easily. When you go to use them again and again, all you’re doing is putting old product and bacteria back onto your face. If you have breakouts along your cheeks, this is usually a tell tale sign that is is time to clean your brushes! I recommend spot cleaning them weekly and deep cleaning them every 3 to 4 weeks. Most brushes can be cleaned with a gentle shampoo and conditioner with Luke warm water, or a professional brush cleaning product.
#5 Use Products that Fit Your Skin Type- if you have a dry skin type for instance and you’re using a foundation that has a matte finish, chances are your skin will just end up looking more dry. So do your research! Look at product ingredients, and see what type of skin is recommended for that product. Our line of BeingTRUE products are amazing because they fit all skin types, and their application can be adjusted for both dry and oily skin. We are always happy to help clients get color matched and show them how to apply the products! BeingTRUE by Isaac Mizrahi is “healthy glamour.” Makeup that is good for your skin!

Tori Fisher Gobare Aesthetics Studio

Faking It with False Lashes by Tori Fisher at Gobare

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Applying false strip lashes yourself can be such a hassle, so for all of my flirty lash lovers; I came up with some tips and tricks to relieve you of your troubles! Falsies are best applied AFTER your makeup is done. This way they don’t get dull or dirty from shadow fall out.

Tip #1
Before even applying a strip lash, fit them to your eye. If they’re too long, simply cut them to the right size. Many strips have knots of lashes that you can count to ensure you are cutting each strip the same amount. Wrapping the lash strips around your finger for a minute or two before applying can also help to make it fit to your eye better.
Tip #2
I found that using tweezers to apply a strip lash is much easier than using my fingers. They tend to get in the way.
Tip #3
After applying a THIN line of glue to the lash strip, wait about 10-30 seconds for it to get tacky. This makes sure the lashes won’t slide all over your lid from being too wet.
Tip #4
Once the lashes dry for about 2 minutes, applying black eyeliner thinly to the top lid helps reduce the appearance of the false lash band.
Tip #5
Finally, if you gently apply one fair coat of mascara to your natural lashes, this will help blend them with the falsies

By following these steps, it will also allow you to keep the false lashes longer, and use them another time. I mean, who doesn’t want more days full of flirty lashes?! Still having trouble? Come see me at the studio for a hands-on tutorial!

If false strips are being applied regularly, you may want to consider lash extensions! See our menu for more details!

The Ten Commandments of Curly

 * Properly taking care of curly hair can be a difficult and tedious task! Especially in the fall and winter months coming up. Because the air becomes so dry, it removes a lot of the moisture that those curls want so dearly hold onto. But there’s no need to worry! Follow my Ten Commandments of Curly and you’ll never have to see another morning like this…

1) Cut down on shampooing. Every time you wash your hair, you are stripping it of its natural oils, which are vital in keeping the hair strong from root to end. (Recommend 2-4times a week, instead of everyday)

2) Use a wide tooth comb, opposed to a brush or small tooth comb.

3) Stay away from any conditioning or styling products that contain alcohol, sulphate, or parabens.

4) Let the hair air dry. Heated tools damage the curls and their natural pattern, leaving it dry and frizzy.

5) Sleep on a satin pillowcase instead of cotton. (better for the skin as well)

6) Deep condition the hair 1-2 times a week. My favorite home remedy is mixing coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil. Leave the treatment on overnight and wash in the morning!

7) Style your hair when it’s sopping wet, it prevents all that frizz.

8) Try getting a dry hair cut. This way, the curl is at its natural state and you’ll know exactly how it looks dry.

9) Leave it alone! Constantly, twisting and twirling your hair causes breakage and more frizz of coarse.

10) Eat healthy and take a multi vitamin.

 
By Tori Fisher

Waxing Safety 411

Waxing safety should be every clients’ top priority when seeking out a waxing service at any facility.  Here is a quick guide to make sure that you are going to receive a a safe and clean service!

1) Be sure that you see your esthetician wash their hands or sanitize before coming anywhere near you-kind of a given, but don’t be afraid to ask them if they washed their hands!  They post signs at doctors offices to do the same and you are about to get worked on-so speak up if you need to!

2) Are they wearing gloves?  Ideally, gloves should be worn 100% of the time, but in the very least- the aesthetician should be gloved when performing Bikini/Brazilian waxes, under arm waxing, or upper lip or nose waxing.  These areas are really susceptible to contracting germs and should be protected.

3) Are they using a new applicator every time they dip into the wax?  If not-THEY SHOULD BE!!!!!  It was a really common practice and way of thinking to use just one applicator stick for an entire service- but as new information and research has come out against this, it is an OUT OF DATE way of thinking!  DOUBLE DIPPING IS JUST WRONG- and against State Board regulation!  If your aesthetician is double dipping with the same applicator- ask them to stop, and if they don’t-save yourself and find a new place to get your service done!  Let’s not think about how many clients’ germs could end up in the same pot of wax or how gross it would be- YIKES!

4) Your aesthetician should also go over some before and aftercare instructions with you on how to care for your freshly waxed skin.  There are a lot of common sense things that sometimes get overlooked and you want to make sure that you don’t accidentally do something to cause a bad skin reaction.  9 times out of 10, if a client has an adverse reaction it is usually because they are using something that sensitizes their skin that they forgot to mention to their aesthetician or they are not following correct post treatment protocol.

To get the most out of your waxing experience, you should follow these steps:
1) Be clean-come freshly showered.
2) Be dry. Cleanliness is appreciated, but skip the lotion-less oily skin=better waxing results. 
3) Your hair should be about 1/4″ long-about 3 weeks worth of hair growth.
4) Dress comfortably-wear loose clothing day of to prevent chafing or irritation.
5)Users of Retin-A, Renova, Accutane, and corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone, prednisone, Kenalog, and Elocon should not be using waxing as their hair removal method. Anti-biotic use can also cause major skin sensitivity or lifting!
6) Avoid tanning beds 3-5 days prior to waxing service
7) Avoid peels or any other kind of exfoliating 3-5 days prior to waxing.
8)If you are sensitive, use Ibuprofen, motrin, or topical numbing cream 1/2 hour prior to service.

We are always on hand if you have any other questions!


KD

Should I Thread or Wax My Brows??

Threading has sprung up all over the place and has left many wondering if its a better choice than waxing.  There have also been some scary threading mishaps that have scared people away from trying it out.  Hopefully this blog entry will help clarify some threading confusion!
Waxing works well for a lot of clients, but sometimes prescriptions, strong over the counter topicals, and naturally sensitive skin types are better off trying threading as a hair removal method.  It certainly beats tweezing one hair at a time!
Clients who are GOOD candidates for threading:
*Have experience lifting or burns from waxing in the past
*Use prescription medications for the treatment of acne including, but not limited to: 
            Retin-A; Renova; Accutane; any topical steroids; any topical or oral; anti-biotics.
*Clients who use anti-againg products (over the counter or prescription)
*Clients who tan frequently
*Clients sensitive to heat
*Have a tendency to break out frequently post waxing 
 
If you personally find tweezing extremely uncomfortable, threading may not be for you.  Threading works by rapidly exctracting a row of hairs by the root each pass-so rapid fire tweezing!
CAUTION!
It is also really important to make sure whoever you go to has a good amount of experience.  YOU DON’T NEED A LICENSE TO THREAD!  Inexperience threaders have traumatized clients in the past by pinching their skin or creating gaps/bald spots in the brow shape.  They should also be sure that the client is participating by holding the skin of the lid taught to avoid any injuries. Make sure the set up also looks really clean.  Since there is no current regulation on who can thread, sanitation practices can greatly vary!
When performed correctly, threading gives a beautiful naturally shaped brow with minimal redness/irritation.  Some clients may even notice that it can last longer than waxing and it can be performed on any facial area!  Everyone’s results vary depending on her hair or skin type, but definitely try it at least once and make up your own mind!
 
 
We require all of our staff member to be trained on the proper way to thread and we use fantastic antibacterial thread from India.  If  you ever have any questions about the service, feel free to ask!

KD

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