Tips and advice for women on makeup based on secrets of Japanese women.

Why should I use cosmetic brushes?

By Adem Martin del Campo

Most people overlook the importance of using application tools, like brushes, when they apply their make-up. The most important reason is performance. How would you feel if you went to have your make-up done by a professional and they applied your make-up with their fingers? You would not pay for it would you. The same idea applies to you at home. By using a brush that is made for the particular process you are performing (i.e. applying eye shadow with an eye shadow brush) it will only make the application process easier. Applying your blush is another good example. It is very hard to make both of your cheeks look even when you use your fingers as application tools. For those of you that have trouble keeping your make-up on throughout the day, like your eyeliner, use a firm bristle brush and a flat eye shadow instead of a pencil. The shadow will stay on better, and give you a more natural looking line that will not make your eyes appear smaller.

The next important reason for using brushes is so you do not contaminate your cosmetics. There are a lot of things that you touch which can be transmitted to your cosmetics if you use your fingers. This can cause a problem for people with sensitive skin or eyes. If a problem does occur you end up having to throw away the product, which is money wasted. You may even have to go to work without make-up for a few days to let your eyes or skin heal.

When you decide to purchase your brushes, make sure they are a good quality brush. We have customers that have used the same set of our brushes for over ten years. This will end up saving you money in the long run. If you had to buy a $5.00 contour brush every year because it falls apart, in ten years you have spent $50.00. Our contour brush would only cost you $14.97 for the same amount of use. Another way brushes will save you money is you will not waste so much of your cosmetics. Since the brush is only used to apply cosmetics there is no need to wipe the excess off every time you use it. You only need to clean them once every two weeks.

As you can see by the examples I have given brushes can only make your life easier. Not only will your make-up come out better, you will save money too. Remember an artist needs their tools and so do you.

If you would like to see the brushes we sell, visit the Brushes section of our website.

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Armando's son, Adem, received his cosmetology license in 1994 and began managing Armando's Salon. Adem brings a strong sense of family values to his father's business. He now manages Make-up by Armando as well as contributing to the site's Beauty Advice, answering make-up and skin care questions and writing the monthly newsletter, pulling from his experience to offer his skills and knowledge to the Internet audience.

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Make Your Now A Wow!

By Vanessa Ebner

*Make Your Now A Wow!*

"Now is the only time there is. Make your now wow, your
minutes miracles, and your days pay. Your life will have
been magnificently lived and invested, and when you die you
will have made a difference." -- Mark Victor Hansen

So famously said by the well known Mark Victor Hansen from Chicken Soup for the Soul. I couldn't agree with him more. Life is something we do every day! It's our home, it's our job, it's our family; it's who we are! Life can be one of great returns if we live it and share it wisely.

What you get from each day totally depends on what you put into it. Invest in the day wisely and get a yield on your return that is more than you asked for! We get back all that we give, what a great investment! Now where can you go and get that kind of return on earned wisdom, love, caring, and sharing?

Make your now a wow is a very powerful thought. It's a thought process that only you have control over. No one else can take that from you or give it to you. If for some reason you do not feel your now is a wow moment, change it! You are the author of the day in your life. Edit the script, change the cast; make the days of your life a saga all will remember!

Complain and get complaints. Smile and get smiles. Nowhere in the living life do I know of anyone who day after day gives out scornful frowns and gets an "oh I love you so much smile" back. When was the last time you gave someone a frown or scowled at them and got a smile back in return? It's your choice! Choose wisely my friend! It's what you take forward with you on your path that follows you to the end of it.

About the Author

Vanessa Ebner is a Reiki Master Teacher, writer, and Spiritual counselor. She provides angelic guidance and inspiration through daily Angel Readings via the World Wide Web.
To read more of her articles visit the Author's Website: http://www.hearangelswhisper.com
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Exhibitions on ‘Ten years of PAF’ and ‘Make Up Art’

By Anonymous

December 26 2003--Menaka Gandhi, inaugurated the exhibitions on ‘Ten years of PAF’ and ‘Make Up Art’ organized at Silver Oak Hall, India Habitat Centre. The exhibition displayed the landmarks in evolution of Pearl Academy of Fashion and best works of some of alumni and current students. In ‘Make Up Art’, fashion media make-up students demonstrated new trends in hairstyling and make-up.

‘Ten years of PAF’ displayed creations of students that have done remarkably well. These include photographs of Madhavi Swaroop (including Kodak winner), Saadiya (freelance photographer and author), Ashish Behl and Ankit. One of the attractions of the event was technically enhanced photographs and artistic photographs (including of Rashtrapati Bhavan and monuments). Photography through the lens by Madhavi Swaroop and Saurabh Pandey was another center of attraction.

Pictorial display of Pearl's evolution during the past 10 years was also a center of attraction. The alumni of students include many of the current leading names in the fashion industry. Their creations as a student were also on display. The exhibition also showcased various designer creations including Indian wear, Evening wear, Fusion wear, Casual wear, Formal wear and Ethnic wear.

The ‘Make Up Art’ exhibition was one of the first exhibitions of its kind, which presented make-up as an art. There was a live display of make-up and tips for good make-up and hairstyle by experts from Pearl.

According to Mr. A. K. G. Nair, Executive Director, Pearl Academy of Fashion “The exhibitions showcase some of the best works that have been done by the students, many of those have done us proud in their professional achievements. It brings the world of fashion, make-up and styling more closer to the general public and respond to their demands.”

About Pearl Academy Of Fashion
Pearl Academy of Fashion (PAF), is a premier industry - oriented and technology driven institute in India with centers in Delhi and Bangalore. Over the years, the academy has consolidated itself as a professional training and industry consultancy centre, shaping some of the best brains for all sectors of the fashion, retail and apparel industry.
www.pearlacademy.com

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