Everything Homemaking
When getting ready to paint our nails, we have in mind our finished product and sometimes rush through the steps to get there faster. Unfortunately, this is a recipe for an uneven finish and a paint job that just doesn't hold up. So, I think we should dialogue about nail prep so we can recall why it is so important. Removing old polish - This is step one in the process. Clean nails are your … [Read more...]
Most of us ladies at least have a slight interest in pretty pigmented nails and toes. That's why I’ve decided to chat about nails, prep and polish. In this first segment, I want to chat about the best lacquer, base coats and top coats out there. I'm excited! My faves: Essie - I love Essie polish! With adorable colors and a nice wide brush and consistency, it makes a smooth finish easy and … [Read more...]
Since we’ve been on the subject of skin care, I felt it would appropriate, and hopefully exciting, to share my success with a recent makeup purchase. I love mineral makeup - all of them. They're light but generally are medium to full coverage and are easier on skin than liquid makeup. I, however, had never tried the original mineral makeup, BARE MINERALS. I got some dough for my … [Read more...]
Skin Types Welcome back! We've talked about a handful of things regarding skin care and I have a few more things to say! So this week, I'm going to brief you on the 4 skin types and what kind of special care each type needs. Ready, Set, GO! Normal Skin - Unfortunately this is the rarest but most beautiful of the skin types. These lucky people have just enough hydration to keep skin moist but not … [Read more...]
I'm back to continue our skin care discussion. This week, I would like to touch on the 4 basic steps of skin care, why each is important and mention a few skin care lines that I love. So let's dive in! The 4 Basic Steps of Skin Care Cleanse - Though every step is very important, I think this one tops the list. Cleansing is “washing your face”. This process removes most makeup and the day's … [Read more...]
Your face is what people know you by so it's important to treat it just so. Here are a few things you might think about before you decide to crash with your makeup on for the third day in a row. The normal PH of skin, hair and nails is 4-5.5 on the PH scale. Maintaining the PH keeps skin working normally, and therefore, looking healthy. Your skin has a thin layer of sebum (oil) and sweat … [Read more...]
We've all found ourselves in a pinch without a staple that we need to complete our morning routine. The next time that happens, here are some ideas to keep your head from turning all the way around: No Eye-Makeup Remover! Try a little body lotion on a cotton ball. The oil in the lotion will take eye makeup off in a jiffy! I'm Out of Dry Shampoo! Try some pressed or loose face powder. Use a … [Read more...]
