Ripped Out Heart Step By Step

Hello gorgeous readers!!

So last week I had a play with some special effects and here is what I did and some tips on how to recreate it yourself!!

What you will need!!!

-D32 concealer or any red/ orange concealer

-Mastix glue

-Pale foundation

-Glycerine

-Gelatine powder

-Liquid latex

-Talk

-Grease Paints

-Jelly

-fake blood

-Sponges

-Brushes

-Hearts (I used lamb hearts)

First mix 1 sachet of gelatine powder with 2 tbsp glycerine and 2 tbsp boiling water, pop in the microwave for 10 secs and continue stirring.

Once its cooled paint some mastix on your skin in the desired area then use the back of a spoon to apply some of the gelatine mixture.

Sponge a thin layer of liquid latex around the edges just of a little extra security!!!

Allow the latex to dry and powder!!

Cover the area in the foundation.

Take some d32 and use a stipple sponge to stipple it all over the area lightly, and stipple around the edges quite a bit.

The grease paint i used was a bruise wheel, I used the red colour with my stipple sponge around the edges.

This is the fun part, stick your finger in the middle of the gelatine and start ripping.

Rip a few pieces from the center outwards.

Apply mastix on  the back of the ripped pieces and glue them to your skin so it looks like something has been ripped out.

Fill in the hole with black grease paint

Then fill it in with red grease paint and stipple D32 over the ripped pieces of flesh

Melt the jelly in the microwave (i only had purple jelly so mixed some fake blood in with it) and once it is cool enough spoon it into the open wound and appow to run down in big drips. splatter some onthe the flaps of ripped skin and the area around the wound.

Finish it of with some fake blood in and around the wound then splattered around the whole area :)
Voilla!!

I hope you all like this!! I hope it has been helpful, let me know what you think everyone!!!

Beauty So Clean Cosmetic And Brush Sanitizer Review

Hello Gorgeous readers

So before I went to IMATS I watched a few youtube videos about Beauty So Clean products and lets just say they horrified me!! It spoke of bacteria and fungus growing on make-up and it was disgusting!!!

I do all I can to ensure my make-up is kept sanitary by ensuring my brushes are always clean and using spatulas and dissposables wherever possible!! However after watching this video I just had to buy some products.

Beauty So Clean claims to be 100% effective so I knew this was a must buy!!!

I bought these products and have been trialing them for a few months so here is what I think.

Products can be bought here

Here are the products I purchased

Cosmetic Sanitizer wipes 200 - £23

Cosmetic Sanitizer Mist 250 ml - £23

Conditioning Brush Cleanser 250ml - £23

Cupcake Brush Cleanser 60 ml - £6.50 

Cosmetic Sanitizer Mist 8 ml - £9.50

I bought them at IMTS in a bundle and I'm sure it was somewhere around £45 for the lot!

The first product I used was the sanitizer wipes

All you have to do is open up the little packet the wipe is on and wipe it over the cosmetic of your choice, its as easy as that. This is perfect for lipsticks, concealers, hard cream cosmetics and apparently mascara wands (however I use disposable wands)

I did expect these to be slightly bigger,  however as they are single use I understand why they are so small.

The great thing about these wipes is they do not alter the colour or texture of the product you are cleaning.

Here is the Cosmetic Sanitizer Mist

This was the product I was most worried about as I didnt want it to alter or affect the make-up in any way. I would hate to ruin a full pallet of eye shadows in an attempt to clean them.

I have tried out this product on a few items of make-up and I love it. Its great for powders, creams, pencils and anything you can think of that needs sanitizing. All you have to do is spray it onto the make-up and it had dried within 10 seconds and will not alter the make up in any way!! Perfect.

The next product is the conditioning brush cleanser 

Beauty So Clean claims that "For day to day cleaning, spray Conditioning Brush Cleanser on the brush and swipe the brush over a paper towel. The brush will dry in seconds."

I have been using this to clean my brushes since June and I love it, it really gets all of the make up residue off the brushes and leaves them really soft. I still shampoo them every week and immerse in IPA at the end of the day but this is great for in between clients!!

Cupcake Brush Cleanser

This product is just as good at cleaning and sanitizing my brushes but I cant quite make-up my mind on the fact that its scented. Yes it smells super yummy, but sometimes I think the smell of the other spray gives off a clean and fresh smell that may assure clients your brushes are sanitary.  What do you guys think about this?

Did anyone else buy these products at IMATS or have you bought them online. What do you think of them?

Jill xoxo

How to 50's Pin Up Hair With Vintage Rolls

Hello :)

So today in the studio we did a boudoir shoot with 4 different looks, and the first look was 50's pin up, so I thought I would do a quick blog post on how to do 50's hair with vintage rolls!! So here goes!!

What you will need 

hair brush

back combing brush

hair spray

curling wand/ tongs 

pin curl clips / kirby grips

Hairspray

Hair before

I started by sectioning off the hair and spraying lightly with hairspray, then using my curling wand to curl the entire section.

Next I wound the curls up around two fingers into pin curls and secured them into place with a kirby grip. Normally I would use pin curl clips but I couldnt find them!! Eeek!

Continue this for the whole head then leave for roughly 20-30 mins for the hair to cool down. During the cooling down period I normally do the client/ models make-up.
After this I removed all of the kirby grips to reveal ultra curly hair!!

Next I ran my fingers through the whole hair to loosen the curls! I then took a section from the top of the head to behind the ear (ensuring to leave the fringe out) and brushed it through.
Holding the section upwards, start to back comb the hair about 2 inches from the roots working downwards on the underside of where your roll will be, then smooth the hair on the opposite side.

Hold one hand where you want the roll to sit, then use your other hand to lift the hair and wrap it around your first hand in the position you want the roll to sit. 

Continue wrapping the rest of the hair around your hand and slide it inside the roll. hold in place with a few kirby grips. Repeat on the other side of the head!

I wish I had a better picture of this step but its impossible to take by myself!!

There should be a section of fringe remaining at the front of the head, lift this up and back comb it down then smooth over the top of it.

Twist the hair into a pin curl at the front of the hair and secure with a few kirby grips. Lightly spray the whole head with hair spray!

And here we go, the finished look, some 50's inspired make-up to match!!!

For part of the shoot I decided to pin in some of this random material I bought for applying texture in body paint to look like a small birdcage type veil!! What do you think?

I hope you have liked this blog :) Please let me know what you think :D

Jillian  

Beauty Wedding Countdown part 2 - The Final Month

Hello Brides to be and thank you for coming back to part two of my beauty bridal countdown!!

For part one of the beauty bridal count down click here

1 Month Recap

A quick recap on 1 month from the 1st part of the blog.
-Try out your fake tan and see how it sits on your skin and how long it lasts for you so you can trial it for the big day
- Keep up your in salon beauty treatments e.g. manicures, pedicures and facials and continue with your home care like CTM every day and using hand cream
-Keep body brushing and slathering yourself in body lotion

Hair Treatments
Im adding in a new one for the month countdown also! Its a great idea to start getting a weekly hair treatment, whether its a nourishing mask or an Indian head massage. Very relaxing and works wonders for your hair!!

3 Weeks Till The Big Day

This is the time that you need to be 100% sure about your hair and make-up looks for the day. Look over the pictures you took at the trial just to be safe. If you decide to have a re-trial to try out new looks, or even just the same look so you can put on your dress and see it all together now is the time to do it!

2 Weeks Till The Big Day

Skin
Be so careful with your skin, dont try any new skin care products at all in this time to avoid reactions. Just stick to your faves that you know and have used plenty of times before. Dont over exfoliate and remember to use your moisturiser every day.
Pay particular attention to removing your make up at night, or even try going for a few days without make up so your skin is in tip top condition for walking down the isle. Also keep drinking plenty of water to hydrate your skin!!

Hair
With two weeks to go you should go and get your last cut and colour before the big day. This leaves you time to change your mind before the wedding and lets you wear in your cut and get used to it. this should be at your regular hairdresser as they know you and what you suit and like, and 100% ensure they know exactly what you want!

1 Week till the big day

By now everything should be in place, your hair and skin should be silky smooth and you should be looking like a goddess! It is within this week that you should fill your time with all of the last minute beauty treatments!

Waxing
Legs, arms, under arms, lady gardens and basically wherever you want waxed should be done now. Waxing is not necessary however it is practical if you are going on honeymoon as it lasts between 2 - 6 weeks depending on your personal hair growth. It can be painful so be prepared but in my oppinion its 100% worth it!!

Eye Treatments
Any lash and brow tinting and brow waxing should also be done within this week. Tinting is the perfect way to define your brows and lashes and the waxing just finishes it off, perfected brows help to define your face and will ensure you are looking your best. Also tinting means you wont need to wear mascara on honeymoon...
Dont forget you should have a skin test at least 24 hours before your tinting to avoid a reaction!!!

This client went  for a very natural tint and wax to define her lashed and brows.



DIY Beauty Kit
Put together a little DIY beauty  kit for your big day. Add things like the lipstick, or gloss you will be wearing, some concealer and  tissues just incase you cry, a small can of hair spray for any flyaway hairs, a small compact powder with a puff to powder your face after dancing and some safety pins, because lets face it you will  probably need them at some point.

1 Day Till The Big day

Today you should relax with your final manicure, Go for a natural french or perhaps  a bit of bridal nail art!! But what ever it is ensure to finish it off with a nice glass of bubly!!!

The Big Day

Well gorgeous ladies everything falls into place today, have the best day of your life and Ill bet you look beautiful :) 

Beauty Wedding Countdown part 1 - 1 year to 1 month

One Year Till The Big Day

Now is the time to start thinking about long term changes you may want to make for your wedding day!

Your Diet
Most people have a few inches here and there they would like to get rid of so now is the time to think about what you are putting into your body, not only for weight loss but to improve your hair, nails, skin and wellbeing!! Change fizzy drinks for water to flush toxins out of your system and hydrate your hair nails and skin, and change snacks of sweets and crisps to snacks of dried fruit and nuts for a whole bunch of health benefits.

Why not try slicing some fruit to make some infused waters like this, super tasty and super healthy!

You can also think about using that gym membership that is only really making your purse look good! I'm so guilty of going to the gym for a gossip instead of a work out, but a few gym sessions a week can make you look and feel better!!

By no means should you turn into a diet and gym obsessed lady in order to fit into a dress 6 sizes smaller than you are as number 1 your groom or bride to be is marrying you because they love you the way you are and number 2 bridget jones sucky in pants work WONDERS!!!

Your teeth
Personally I'm not really fussed about teeth but some people are so now is the time to visit the dentist if you are thinking of any cosmetic procedures for your big day


6 Months Till The Big Day

Hair
Now is time to start thinking about how you want your hair on the day of the wedding in terms of cut and colour, if you want to try anything new start doing it now so you have time to get it perfect and try out different colour placements well before you need it to be perfect!!

Skin care
Its time to really start looking after your skin, continue drinking plenty of water and start looking into the skin care you use. I always advise clients to start coming in for facials where I can analyse their skin and recommend a skin care routine for them!! At this point I would advice once or twice a month facials.

I LOVE Dermalogica skin care!!! It caters to all skin types and is so easy to use!!! Smells fab too!!

Thinking about Hair and Make-up Trials

For some people this can be a bit early to have your hair and make up trials so why not start thinking about what you might like. Have a look on pinterest and in bridal magazines to see if there is anything you like. Why not make up a little mood board for yourself and your brides maids with looks that you like.

Also I cannot stress enough how important it is to research hair and make-up stylists in you area!! You must ensure your make up artist and hair stylist has the qualifications, experience, insurance and portfolio to back them up. Please do not be fooled by cheap deals from newly qualified people, as even though we all need to start somewhere, your wedding may not be the right place for it!! Looking back at the make-up I did 5 years ago and the make-up I can do today I can see such a drastic difference and improvement that has only been learned through experience. 

3 Months Till The Big Day

Hair and Make-up trials
Ill let you in on a little secret!!!
Why not book your hair and make-up trials in the same day, and also book them both on the day of your hen night!!! Two birds... One Stone!!!
Take along the mood board you have been working on to give your hair stylist and make-up artist ideas and just have fun with it. Take your brides maids for trials as well so everyone can have fun and have a bit of pampering!!

I always advise my bridal clients to bring along a brides maid or friend for advice even if they aren't getting their make-up applied as sometimes you just need a second opinion.

I also take pictures of each make up look we try so that we can flick through them and decide what the bride likes best!

Here is a few snaps of one of my gorgeous brides on the day of her trial! This lovely lady wanted to go for a super natural look, and lets face it, she is so beautiful that thin natural look suits her to a tee!!

Skin Care
By this point you should be a pro with your skin care routine so I would advise continuing with your once or twice monthly facials and you can even start using a face mask opposite weeks from your booked facials. 

Nails
Why not start getting manicures and pedicures every 2-3 weeks to start getting your fingers and toes in tip top condition for your big day!! You can also try shellac, rockstar or gel nail treatments. I offer luxury manicures and pedicures including deep exfoliation to remove all dry rough skin, nourishing mask to moisturise and a luxurious massage to relax and ease any aches and pains, finished with a colour of your choice.

1 Month Till The Big Day

Fake Tan
If you are new to tanning or just aren't a pro why not think about getting a spray or manual tan application. If you are tanning yourself then start trying out a few different products to see which is the best. Try your tan out a few times to make sure you get the best and most even colour and try wearing clothes in a similar colour to your wedding dress to see if any of the colour transfers. You don't want that on your beautiful wedding dress!!

Keep up with your beauty treatments
Keep up your regular facial, manicure and pedicure treatments and continue to look after your skin at home. Why not start using a daily hand cream, leave one next to the sink so that you can apply it every day after washing your hands. You can also try massaging cuticle oil in to your cuticles at night nite and slathering on a hand lotion then wear some cotton gloves while you snooze to get super silky hands!!

Body Brushing
Buy a nice big and soft (if its too hard you will end up covered in scratches) body brush and start body brushing daily. Start at the soles of your feet and use long sweeping strokes brushing upwards over your whole body, always brushing toward the heart. This is fab to improve circulation and promote lymphatic drainage and remove dry skin cells. Do this before showering and once you are out towel dry and apply a hydrating moisturiser like Aveeno Cream.


For part 2 of the beauty bridal count down click here

Lush haul for sensitive skin!!!

Hey guys :)

So recently Ive been having a bit of a skin drama!!Ive always had a bit of dermatitis, and being a fiery red head my skin is always sensitive but recently its been a nightmare. After a while trying to convince my GP that its not just a bit of ezema I was refered for allergy testing.

Turns out I'm allergic to Linalool, Limonene, Citral and Famesol. Wow what a lot of mouthfuls and whats worse, they are in everything from soaps, shampoos and shower gel to toothpaste, essential oils and fabric contioner!

I am trying to see the bright side in that now I know what the problem is I can use products that dont have these ingredients in it, the only problem is its in almost everythig.

Lukilly last week in lush with the help of the lovely Steph who works in the Dundee store I managed to find a few products I can use!!!

Firstly Celestial Moisturiser

£11.75 for 45g

I love this moisturiser as my skin has gotten so sensitive even e45 cream can sting! This just feels cool on my face and doesn't burn. It doesn't have much of a smell, just smells fresh and feels fab. Packs loads of moisture into my dry skin and I love it!!

Next I got a Pink Fun bar
£5 per bar

The fun bars are pretty much what is says on the tin, FUN!!! You can mould it into different shapes and play with it as well as fash. You can use it in the shower or the bath or even to wash your hands and you can use it on your hair or body!! This is PERFECT for holiday goers as its an all in one. This pink one smells like sweets and is just fab!!!

The last thing I got was Rock Star Soap
£3.40 for 100g bar

YUM is all I can say, this soap reminds me of the gorgeous smelling snow fairy and the only way i can describe the smell is it smells pink!!! So yummy and is great in the shower instead of a shower gel!

Hope you liked this blog and i hope it helps some of you beauties out there with sensitive skin!!! What do you think? Do you have any allergies or sensitivities? Have you found anything that helps?

Here is a parting note, if you dont want your lush stuff to go mushy in the shower pop them in a tupper wear dish!!!

How to glitter tipped nails

Before any nail art look it is recommended to file your nails to the desired shape and length then soak your fingertips in warm water to soften you cuticles. Use an orange wood stick to push back your cuticles then you will have the perfect base to start on.

11    What you will need
Base coat
Top Coat
Nail polish colour of your choice
fine glitter of your choice
Cotton wool disks
Orangewood stick
Nail File
Make-up or artist brush

2.       Apply basecoat to clean dry nails, starting with a stroke of the brush down the centre of the nail, then a stroke either side to ensure even coverage.

3      Apply two coats of your chosen colour of nail polish in the same fashion as above.

4      Dip your make-up/ artist brush into the pot of glitter and use it to gently place glitter on the tip of your nail. Re-dip your brush into the glitter and hold it above your nail. Tap the brush so that some glitter falls onto the nail to give a faded graduation.

5       Apply 2 coats of top coat to prolong the life of your nails.

6       Finished look