Back to School Beauty Hacks

Check out these beauty hacks you can do using just your school supplies!

The end of August is near and that means it is back to school time! Girls, it’s time to get new school outfits and stock up on the hottest makeup. Every girl has her little tricks when applying makeup to give them a unique look, but what if you are at school and need to freshen up? We have some of the best beauty hacks that you can do using just your school supplies!

Hair Chalk

You can use chalk to give your hair some awesome highlights. Make sure your hair is completely clean and spray down the parts of your hair that you want to chalk with water. If your hair is dark, use more vibrant colors so they will show.

Use your Eraser to Smudge your Liner

Have beautiful eyes and want to make them the center of your look? After you’ve drawn a graphic line with your eye liner, smudge the edges using your pencil’s eraser to diffuse the shape. Toss a little eye shadow above the liner to set the pencil in place and add extra dimension.

The Pencil Bun

Don’t have a hair elastic and need to put your hair up for gym class? Wrap your hair into a really tight bun and secure it with a pencil. Use the pencil like it’s a bobby pin, grab a piece of hair with the tip of the pencil and punch towards the scalp to secure it in.

Use an Index Card for Flawless Mascara

Your mascara needs to be touched up throughout the day in between classes. When you are in a rush you can easily get it everywhere. Take an index card and place it along your lash line, resting the card against your eyelid. Then coat your lashes with mascara and use the index card as a backdrop to absorb any excess product.

Binder Reinforcements for Nail Art

If you like to do your own nail art, you know having a steady hand is key. If you need some help creating a flawless design, use your binder reinforcement stickers. Just place one of the stickers on each nail and paint any color you want over the rest of your nail. Once it’s dry, peel the sticker off and you will have a beautiful half-moon design!

Inspirational Child Makeup Artist Loses 6 Year Battle with Cancer

Talia Castellano passed away at the young age of 13, after a six year battle with two forms of aggressive cancer.

Talia Castellano made the best of the life she had by inspiring thousands of women with her makeup tutorials on YouTube. She became an internet sensation because of her extensive cosmetic knowledge and battle with two forms of aggressive cancer. Her story came to a sad end when Talia passed away recently after a six year fight with her cancers. She was an inspiration to everyone she met and who watched her videos.

Talia was diagnosed with both neuroblastoma and preleaukemia at the young age of seven. She made the best of her situation by sharing her love for beauty and makeup by giving instructional videos on YouTube. Her channel was so popular that she amassed over 750,000 subscribers. She taught others how to use matte bronzer, eyeliner, fake eyelashes, and more. She captivated her viewers with her makeup tutorials and video blogs about her cancer treatments.

Even though she lost her hair to chemotherapy, Talia proved beauty comes in many forms. Her Facebook profile picture was of her with “Make Up Is My Wig” written on her head. Her maturity and amazing outlook on life was not that of a middle school girl. It was as if she had already lived a lifetime and was teaching others how to cherish their lives.

When Talia appeared on Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show, she learned that she was chosen to be an honorary CoverGirl. Talia said that “In a hundred years, I would like to be remembered as the bubbly girl who wanted to do something about childhood cancer”. She was an inspiration to us all and will never be forgotten.

The Beauty Bar now offers Makeup Classes

The premiere full-service salon of Connecticut, the Beauty Bar, is now offering makeup classes. If you are looking for a fun and rewarding career in the beauty industry, let the professionals at the Beauty Bar give you the knowledge and experience you need. You can now sign up with the Beauty Bar for two different classes, Airbrush Makeup and Makeup Artistry.

Airbrush Makeup

More women are choosing to use airbrush makeup over traditional makeup. Airbrush makeup does not smudge, gives a natural look, and uses less product than traditional makeup. Many models, actors, and TV personalities prefer the easy application and long lasting qualities of airbrush makeup.

At the Beauty Bar, you can take a 6-hour, intensive study course on airbrush makeup. You will learn everything about the airbrush gun, how to mix colors, how to apply the makeup, how to clean and care for your airbrush gun, and much more. The class is designed for beginning students who want to gain valuable knowledge and experience in the art of airbrush makeup. Take your makeup career to the next level by adding airbrush makeup to your resumé after taking this class with the Beauty Bar.

Makeup Artistry

If you want a career in the beauty industry, you must learn the ins and outs of makeup artistry. Right now trained makeup artists are in high demand and the Beauty Bar’s makeup artistry class will help you get the job you want.

The makeup artistry course offered by the Beauty Bar is five weeks of extensive beauty training. You will learn everything you need to know for making beautiful eyelashes, eyebrows, cheeks, and lips. This course will give you the hands-on training you need to prepare you for a job in beauty. The five week training program meets twice a week and totals 40 hours.

To register for either of the beauty courses offered by the Beauty Bar, you can call (860) 621-1000.

Tips for Younger Looking Hair

Following these three tips will help you keep your hair looking young and healthy.

Keeping your hair looking young and healthy isn’t an easy task. If you want to keep your hair looking great all the time, there are a few things you can do. Follow these three tips and you will have younger looking hair.

Tip #1 – Protect your Color

Minerals and chlorine in tap water can fade your hair color. To stop this, place a filter on your shower head. Avoid products with alcohol listed as one of the top five ingredients because they can dry out your hair. The hot summer sun can also damage your hair, so mist on an SPF that is designed for your hair.

Tip #2 – Let your Hair Down

Tight ponytails, braids, topknots, and towel turbans put stress on your roots. This can lead to breakage and make you look like you have a receding hairline.

Tip #3 – Keep your Hair Longer

According to a study, almost half of Caucasian women will suffer hair loss at age 50. If you are experiencing hair loss, shampoo regularly with a low-pH formula. Contrary to popular belief, brushing your hair won’t lead to hair loss, but oils building up at the roots will.

You only get one head of hair so you need to take care of it. Taking the proper steps at home and letting professionals color and cut your hair will keep your locks looking healthy and gorgeous.

Airbrush Makeup is great for girls to use when getting Senior Portraits done. No more retouching makeup in-between outfit changes!