Beauty Hacks

• Wash makeup brushes every 2 weeks.  Using lukewarm water, dampen brush, add a bit of baby shampoo, work through brush in back and forth motions, rinse until bubbles disappear within the brush, and lay flat to dry.  Pro Tip:  Condition brushes every few months (this will ensure the natural hair is treated, to prevent breakage).  

• Sharpen all unused pencils and swipe them with rubbing alcohol.  This will help by removing dead skin cells and possible bacteria.  Keeps it fresh and clean.

• Want to save money on hundreds of dollars per month on makeup?  Then sign up for a subscription like +ipsy  or similar subscriptions, to receive full size products and deluxe samples, for less than $20/month.  Or just buy every season and just give yourself a budget.  This is coming from someone who needs Makeups Anonymous.  *silent awkwardness-crickets in the background* 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Don’t share that eyeliner, lipstick or mascara with anyone.   When you mix bacteria it can be costly to our vision even, so if you feel like getting a eye infection or a lip sore, we’d suggest you keep your makeup to yourself.  Unless you sanitize the way trained professionals know how, or at least should know better.

• Great time to have a look at the Nail Polish you own, and throw out all the thick gooey polishes.  No one needs bubbles on their nails.

• Get your brows groomed and feel free to fill them in.  Perfect brows look great when there’s no time for makeup.

• Throw out old hair elastic bands, and grab some new ones!  Non snag elastics are the best.

• Attend a beauty workshop, it’s always nice to learn new techniques.  No matter how little hands on experience you have.  Soon in the near future, Trends by Louise will have workshops online, and we will keep you posted.

• Wash your face before bed every night...flawless skin starts with you!  Water is also a perfect pair to this.  Down a glass before bed!

• Replace your mascara every 3 months.  Some of my favorite bargains are +Rimel Cosmetics Rimmel and +Maybelline NY Mx .  Splurges would be +YSL Beauty  or +Lancôme Canada .