Mascara vs Lash Extensions

Mascara

Wearing mascara is not always user friendly for such activities as Swimming & exercising...not to mention shedding a tear. With all these glamorous ads out there promising longer thicker fuller lashes, we are sadly sucked in to spending anywhere from 10-20 dollars per tube. To then put it on and be greatly disappointed. Want to know their secret? They are wearing false lashes! And to be honest, you could never achieve that look without them.

Did you know that over using mascara can cause dryness and can actually damage your lashes over time? I always here the same complaint from my clients, that their lashes are not the same as they were when they were in their 20s. Well after using mascara on a daily basis for years, we have finally found the culprit! Also, mascara can block the hair follicle which can lead to even more weakness in the lashes. Dry + weak lashes= thin, short, sparse lash line.

Xtreme Lashes

Wearing Xtreme Lashes you can sleep swim exercise AND cry without racoon eyes! You are virtually ready-to-go once you wake. Xtreme gives you the option to extend the length of your lashes, not just thicken. Long and full lashes? SCORE! Oh, i totally forgot....theres no clumping like mascara. This is because Xtreme lashes are applied individually ONE by ONE about 1mm from the base of your natural lashes. This means no clogging of the hair follicle= no damage! Have the look without the damage.Which would you choose?

xo,
M

Healthy Eating= better skin?!

If you treat your skin better than your insides, you'll need a wake up call. and here it is....WAKE UP. Like i tell my clients " you only have one face" well if you didn't notice you only have one body. So make good use of it and run it right! Good healthy foods make your skin, hair AND nails 20x better. Less breakouts, shiny hair and nails that are strong? Sign me up!

I'm not a genius when it comes to every nutritional fact or supplement fact. However, knowledge is power and I'm up for learning more and more about health and different ways to run your body to the best of its ability. And ill give a lot of credit to my other half. With his never ending knowledge of nutrition, I have to say its a top reason i felt great my entire pregnancy. Sometimes i forget I'm even pregnant that's how great and energetic i feel! Thanks Hunny! :)

But i have to say what you put into your body is a key factor to how you will feel each day and how it truly affects your skin. I know a lot of people who don't incorporate a healthy diet into their daily lives and break out tremendously. I know there are plenty of mixed reviews saying food doesn't have anything to do with breakouts but I have tested that personally over the years and i will stand my ground when i say CRAPPY FOOD MAKES YOU BREAK OUT.
So the next time you go through the drive through, don't stop... keep on going. Your body will appreciate it! and so will your skin.

Dont break out from fast foods? Fine your a lucky one i suppose but remember it'll take far longer for your body to attempt to digest it. Result: bloating, gas...added weight over time.

Travel? Dont have time to eat anything? Theres always an excuse for everything. I actually think it takes more time thinking up excuses on reasons to actually not eat healthy than it is to actually eat something good. So my idea is simply this. Have an emergency kit in your car....shaker cup+protein powder+water= meal replacement shake <-- it'll hold you over til you get home to eat something. Homemade trail mix...bag it up and toss it in your bag..the list is endless but there are some ways especially if you travel to get you home or at least to your next destination without falling over.


Just remember through this entire rant, healthy choices lead to a healthy lifestyle! ....oh and healthy skin of course ;)


xo M

Hello Spring!


With all this warm, beautiful weather we are quick to forget winter was yesterday! Literally. Which means we have to treat our skin in a much different way. I dont know about anyone else, but just because we have warm weather my lips are still dry. No matter how much water i drink, they are still thinking its cold out...go figure.

Got the same problem? Burts n Bees not working up to its reputation. Well, dont fret, your skin is remarkable and there is a way to treat this! Especially with ingredients you have in your cabinets at home...


What you'll need:

1 tablespoon of sugar

1 tablespoon of honey

½ teaspoon of olive oil

½ teaspoon of Vaseline

1 spoon to mix

1 small container

Directions:

1. Mix the honey & sugar

2. Add the Vaseline to the mixture

3. Add Olive Oil and Mix well





Store in a sample container (lasts up to a week)

How to use:

• Take a dime size amount of scrub and rub gently onto dry lips.
• Gently rub until some of the sugar has dissolved.
• Rinse well with warm water.
• Apply lip balm as necessary
• Use twice a week and your lips should be silky soft.

Enjoy!

XO M

Ok, so i thought id give it this whole blogging thing a shot. I thought it would be a great way to stay connected, and share my knowledge on skin care and lashes! If you did not know i have been told i am the "lash queen". But before i start tooting my own horn, let me fill you in on who I am! My name is Marie, not Mary...Maria..plain old Ma-rie. Now that thats out of the way, i have been doing skin care for a little over 5 years. My creative passion is Xtreme Lashes. They are by far THE best eyelash extension company out there. Every set of lashes i apply gives me the oppurtunity to let my creative juices flow. From natural to dramatic, black to colored, i get to transform someones daily appearance. 

If you never have heard of them, you have been truly missing out. They arent like the traditional false lashes. They arent heavy, they wont fall off and you wont leave looking like a drag queen! SCORE. Lash extensions have changed the beauty industry forever. They are light weight, natural looking and there is no need for mascara of any sorts. Your first visit takes the longest, about 2 hrs total. But it sure is worth it. What more could you ask for....a relaxing environment, calming music and your eyes closed with peace and quiet. I'll take it.

 After your first visit you will need monthly maintenance to keep these lashes looking fierce. Just like you would do for your nails. However those appointments are far less time (usually about 45 min to an hour). Now that i have gone on and on about how awesome these are, i mind as well show you some of my work...beware they are addicting!

Before (R) - After (L)

Enjoy!
xo M