Hair Growth Cycle
Did you know that your hair grows in three stages? All the hair on your body grows in cycles, but not every hair is always at the same stage, at the same time. Here are the three stages of hair...
View ArticleBeauty Turnoffs, According to Allure Magazine
I came across this article from Allure Magazine a few weeks ago written by Catherine Devine. I wanted to share this article because I found it pretty entertaining. Allure Magazine recently polled a few...
View ArticleThe Road to Healthy Skin Tour is Coming to a City Near You!
Want to get a full-body skin cancer screening but don't have access to healthy insurance or a dermatologist? If you could get a FREE, full-body skin cancer screening by a local dermatologist, would you...
View ArticleWant to Get FREE Waxing Services?
For a limited time, I am offering FREE body waxing services at European Wax Center in Daly City. Part of my training at the salon means having to practice all of the various wax services European Wax...
View ArticleSo How is MY Life as an Esthetician?
Fun. Busy. Challenging. Exhausting. Exciting. Scary. Fulfilling. Crazy. Hectic.These are just some of the words that come to mind when I think of how my life, as an esthetician, has been lately. As...
View ArticleUpdate: New FDA Rules Regarding Sunscreen
Dr. Claudia Aguirre in actionProtecting your skin from sun exposure, premature aging and cancer are topics in the beauty industry that never go out of style. With the summer months right around the...
View ArticlePicture of the Day: Break on the 4th Floor
Here I am already three days into my brand new job at SFIEC. Amongst all of the crazy, hectic and busy busy that surrounds the four walls of this school, I thought it would be appropriate to share with...
View ArticleClose Your Eyes!
Every now and then I'll have an eyebrow waxing client who tries to keep their eyes open during the service. I'm the type of person who almost nods off while receiving ay type of waxing service. There's...
View ArticleA Case of the Pre-Shift Jitters
Do you ever experience the jitters before starting a shift? For me, anytime I'm experiencing anything outside of my normal comfort level such as a new job, new routine, meeting new people or attending...
View ArticlePicture of the Day: Getting Ready for Core at SFIEC!
Welcome April 2012 Class!I remember my first day at SFIEC like it was yesterday. "Core" marks the beginning of the educational journey at SFIEC for an esthetician (esties) or cosmetologist (cosmos)....
View ArticleWant to See Some Really Cool Hair?
I'm a licensed esthetician and I'm not above admitting that I'm hair styled-challenged. My strength lies in my passion for anything skin. When it comes to amazing hair, I leave it to the cosmetologists...
View ArticleHappy May Day!
Happy May Day!I can't believe it's already May 1st! Even though this year is almost half way over, it feels like 2012 just got started. May 1st has always been a special day for me for two reasons....
View ArticleDo You Think H&M Should be Blamed for Skin Cancer?
Photo: H&MAccording to the Swedish Cancer Society, H&M should be ashamed for "promoting tanning as a fashion accessory" in their latest ad campaign. The clothing retailer is now apologizing for...
View ArticleCelebrating Cancer Survivors: June 5th
My Mother and I, in 1986When I was 6 years old, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was only 26 years old. At the time, I had no idea what breast cancer was or what it meant to be diagnosed...
View ArticleCheap Beauty Tip of the Week: DIY Face Masks
Facials are luxurious. They can also be expensive. If you're looking for a cheaper alternative, be sure to check out my Cheap Beauty Tip of the Week on Broke-Ass Stuart's page. I'm featuring three of...
View ArticleI Used to be Shy
Being naked around strangers is not an easy thing to do for most people.I used to be incredibly shy with revealing my skin around people I didn't know very well. When you go to school to become an...
View ArticleCheap Beauty Tip of the Week: Beauty Schools
I love getting my hair done. I hate having to pay a fortune for it. As Broke-Ass Stuart's "Beauty Babe on a Budget", I'm constantly scouring places and ways to save moolah on anything beauty. This...
View ArticleDo You Think Urban Decay Sold Out?
Urban Decay announced this week that they are going to start selling their products in China. What does this mean for the popular cosmetics company known for their vegan products and cruelty free...
View ArticleSome Days I Just Feel Like This...
Empty. Blank. Depleted. Vacant.When I'm super stressed, have a lot on my mind and have an out of control To-Do List, I feel like a blank chalkboard by the end of the day. I'm pooped. I hate it when I...
View ArticleGet the Best Spray Tan of Your Life and Make it Last!
(Left) Before the spray tan. (Right) After the spray tan.When I think of summer, one of the first things that comes to mind is having a tan. I remember spending most of my summer vacations swimming in...
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