The Clarion - It's Styling

We all want our foundation, eyeliner, blush, mascara, lipstick and curls to last all day.  Here are a few ideas that might help you make it through the day.  Oil-free formulas in foundations stay put best, since they don’t contain the emollient ingredients that can make makeup slide off your face.  If your skin is on the dry side, you’ll need to use a hydrating formula.  Use a moisturizer first when using a hydrating foundation and let it sink into the skin (about 5 minutes) then apply your foundation.  Then lock it in with translucent powder, which will help soak up oil that can accelerate fading.   

Why is the world so obsessed with the beautiful?  What makes a beautiful person?  One’s opinion of beauty may be influenced very early but beauty is looked upon with interest by even infants.  Infants who don’t know what an ideal weight or perfect lip color means.  Infants will gaze upon a symmetrical face longer than an asymmetrical one.  Even if that face is not of its mother or father.  Children often stare at beautiful women and mimic their moves-even showing favoritism towards more attractive individuals.  Children didn’t learn it from their parents, it is instinctive.  The animal kingdom shows preferences for the animals with the best plumes, manes or horns.  Mother birds will tend to feed the most brightly colored of their offspring first, fearing the other may be sick so more energy is spent on the pretty, healthy ones.  

You can lie about your age, buy expensive moisturizers and color your hair, but one look at your hands and your true age will be revealed. The skin on our hands is thicker than the skin on our face and secretes less sebum, so it needs special attention.  We are always protecting our faces, but our hands suffer more environmental damage and are more exposed to harsh chemicals.  Dryness, poor skin texture, age spots, uneven skin tone, damaged cuticles, poor nail condition and visible fine lines and wrinkles can all add to the general age of your hands.  

Last week I read this article by Dave Alexander for Associated Content and just started laughing because this has probably happened to many a stylist or barber. This is the start of his experience.  I was recently facebooked (can that be used as a verb?) by Steve, an old client who had a funny first haircut with me about 15 years ago.