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Can You Help My Son’s High School Band?

The end of the year is approaching quickly, and if you’re still looking for charitable contribution ideas, I would love it if you would consider donating to my son’s…

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Celebrating My Amazing Career

In September of 2017, I quietly celebrated doing Permanent Makeup since 2004. I studied to be an English teacher, fell into Public Relations… and I do makeup. My Mom always told me that I’d “fall into a career,” and I did… but I think this one picked me. This crazy career of mine has blossomed […]

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The Microblading Frenzy

Each week I receive a dozen or more calls inquiring about a fascinating new trend called “microblading.” The calls always fall into one of two distinct categories: The excited caller who just saw photos online of microblading and wants to know if we do it and when we can get her on the books. The […]

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My Two Cents on the Essential Oil Obsession

It seems that everyone is obsessed with essential oils lately. Everywhere I go, someone is either talking about the uses of the oils, selling the oils or trying out the oils. And over the last year, I have been approached by dozens of women looking for me to try their essential oils in the hopes […]

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Groupon & Permanent Makeup

About once a month, one of my clients, friends or family members gleefully comes up with the notion that I should offer a Permanent Makeup Groupon. I always patiently explain why I have never, and will never, offer a Daily Deal for my services. While these deals are great for businesses looking to attract new […]

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Eyebrow Hair Stroke Simulation

While some are still just discovering Permanent Makeup, others have been contemplating getting something done but are concerned about all of the “bad work” walking around out there. In an effort to avoid being the next victim of an unfortunate Permanent Makeup job, many are doing lots of research before they go (and justifiably so!). […]

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Sun Damage “Spot Management”

While most of us here in Southern California are accustomed to keeping watch for moles that could be cancerous, it’s a good idea to have a “full body scan” once a year by an expert. Not to mention, in talking with my clients every day about these types of things, I’ve learned that time and […]

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My First Experience Floating

If you’re an avid reader of my blogs, you will surely have noticed that I love checking out holistic health remedies. In fact, when any ailment of any type surfaces for me, it’s my holistic remedies I turn to first, and I adore adding new ones to my arsenal. So I joyfully accepted the invitation […]

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Permanent Makeup Amazes Me Again!

When Suzanne Calandro came to me in March to get Permanent Makeup, she asked if there was anything that I could do to help conceal a bald spot on her head. She explained that when she was in her 20’s, she dove into a pool, misjudging its depth, and skinned her head along the rough […]

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Beat the Heat Beautifully

As we approach the hottest part of our year here in Southern California, I wanted to share with you some of my favorite summer beauty tips for staying cool and feeling pretty. Lighten up the oil on your face by switching to oil-free gel cleansers and sheer moisturizers and foundations that contain SPF. Keep a […]

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