Comments on Already Pretty: What We Do for Beauty

I'm thinking about trying eyelash extensions....fo...

2009-07-05T15:58:55.719-05:00

I'm thinking about trying eyelash extensions....for the sake of the blog of course:)

I once got my eyelashes tinted, but I am not very ...

2009-07-04T15:55:30.770-05:00

I once got my eyelashes tinted, but I am not very fair, so I didn't see much of a difference.

I pluck my eyebrows. Legs, I alternate shaving and using a Silk-Epil epilator. I never get ingrown hairs because I always exfoliate using a loofah in the shower. Armpits, I shave, even though I have had them waxed several times too. But in order to do that, you have to let them grow long enough. Which is not always doable.

Aaaaaaand, I do my own bikini waxing. Brazilian. And, no, it doesn't hurt anymore, at least not so much that I mind. I'd love to have a bikini and armpit permanent laser epilation and get rid of them once and for all. Once I save enough...

On the Brazilian torture note, I am giving very se...

2009-07-03T19:40:19.286-05:00

On the Brazilian torture note, I am giving very serious thought to laser removal. But I have been thinking about this for about 5 years so I am pretty sure it will never happen.

I came *this close* to getting permanent make-up but could not find anyone serious enough to keep the appointment to do it. I tried half a dozen places - only 3 even made appointments and all 3 flaked.

But now I am thinking about is again because I have always had thin lashes (long as all get out but thin) and my eyebrows (which likewise are genetically thin) are getting very scraggly too (its an age thing for you younger ladies to look forward to, a long with the dreaded chin hairs - another place I am considering laser hair removal).

i pluck my eyebrows. it doesn't hurt. i generally...

2009-07-03T18:51:07.759-05:00

i pluck my eyebrows. it doesn't hurt.

i generally only wear mascara and maybe some powder or bronzer depending on the day and what i feel like.

as far as brazilians are concerned, they really do not hurt that much. take a few advil about an hour before your appointment and it helps with the pain. go to a salon that specializes in waxing to ensure a good service provider. also, you can leave some hair on, don't have to get it all taken off. and, don't get a brazilian because your husband wants you to, get a brazilian because YOU want one. don't do it for somebody else!!!

❤ Lisa, that little heated curler is so funny! At ...

2009-07-02T14:38:01.751-05:00

❤ Lisa, that little heated curler is so funny! At first I was tempted to get it. But then I came to my senses and realized that I'd never bother to use it.
❤ fashion herald, thanks for the tip! My husband definitely wants me to try a Brazilian. :)

I don't think that eyelash perming is very safe! I...

2009-07-02T13:44:54.081-05:00

I don't think that eyelash perming is very safe! It can't be good for the eyes.

For brazilians you really need someone who's using...

2009-07-02T12:46:36.846-05:00

For brazilians you really need someone who's using great wax and has good technique. Also, numbing cream helps a lot.
And don't forget, your partner is going to get spoiled if you do it once, so be prepared for many future brazilian requests!

The most painful thing I do for beauty is pluck an...

2009-07-02T11:45:35.630-05:00

The most painful thing I do for beauty is pluck and/or wax my brows. I used to straighten my hair with a pressing comb and flat iron and that can be very painful if you miss and grill your skin!

I dont think I could ever tattoo my face! I have a small tattoo on my ear, but its not a "makeup tattoo".

Sephora does make a tiny curling iron for eyelashe...

2009-07-02T06:53:06.323-05:00

Sephora does make a tiny curling iron for eyelashes!

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P20039&categoryId=B70

As often as I can afford it- Microdermabrasion fro...

2009-07-01T21:42:48.533-05:00

As often as I can afford it- Microdermabrasion from a licensed Esthetician. I am lucky to have a great dermatology skin spa nearby so it's well run and reasonable (though not inexpensive). It's good for my skin and rejuvenating! Some people find it a bit abrasive but I have tattoos so I am a bit harder to irritate.

Eyelash curlers - my daily addiction! They don't h...

2009-07-01T21:01:50.212-05:00

Eyelash curlers - my daily addiction! They don't hurt unless I do it wrong. I'm also addicted to tubey mascara - I tinted my (straight, blonde) eyelashes before I found this. The only problem with tinting is that it also tints my lower lashes, which are quite long and a dark-under-the-eyes thing starts happening.

silliest! lash perms! tee hee it makes me giggle t...

2009-07-01T20:22:42.823-05:00

silliest! lash perms! tee hee it makes me giggle too..
i do get annoyed with my lashies tho.
what i want to know is how to get the totally twiggy lashies & why they are thought to be so "poo-poo". twiggy is impossibly chic & her lashes are fantabulous.

I saw a woman on What Not to Wear who had eyeliner...

2009-07-01T19:59:39.613-05:00

I saw a woman on What Not to Wear who had eyeliner tattoos, and hers were the kind of liner that goes all the way around the eye. Maybe she liked that, but I wonder if it was something that was the style at the time and wouldn't have been her choice later in life (I agree with those who think liner all around makes your eyes look smaller). Another reason to be shy about makeup tattoos...

Getting make up tattooed is really common in Asia....

2009-07-01T18:49:53.694-05:00

Getting make up tattooed is really common in Asia. My aunt and grandma both have it done and yes, their eyebrows too.

It's funny because I've heard all about these things for eyelashes etc...I think it's probably because it's such a common thing with Asian women too. I have the mini shu uemuras and I love them. When my normal eyelash curlers need replacing, I'm going to get the original Shu Uemuras because they really are amazing!

My mum always curled her eyelashes. I wore mascara...

2009-07-01T17:44:42.516-05:00

My mum always curled her eyelashes. I wore mascara in my early twenties, but now I prefer a little silver taupe eyeliner by Nars and lip gloss by Bobbi Brown.

Eyelash perms?! How have I never heard of that? ...

2009-07-01T16:33:16.730-05:00

Eyelash perms?! How have I never heard of that? I can't help picturing little 'fro eyelashes for some some reason. Tinting sounds pretty useful for those with fairer hair, I really can understand it making a huge difference. And I was always sceptical about tattoo make up, however a friend of mine had it done a while back, and it really did suit her!

faux lashes are fun, lash curlers do work wonders,...

2009-07-01T15:36:09.482-05:00

faux lashes are fun, lash curlers do work wonders, but usually i just dont have the time (or motivation) to do those things! but if you enjoy, everything in moderation i say...

I had laser hair removal on my chin. It wasn't ple...

2009-07-01T15:16:37.073-05:00

I had laser hair removal on my chin. It wasn't pleasant - but definitely worth it. I'm not ready to look like someone's granny!

I've also had my eyelashes tinted. It doesn't last that long, and unless you have long thick lashes (I don't), the results can be pretty subtle. The perm thing intrigues me... But for now I think I'll invest my money in anti-aging products. I understand it's best to start before the wrinkles really start to show and I was rather short sighted in my tanning habits as a teenager...

❤ Christina, Bobbi Brown's new Perfectly Defined M...

2009-07-01T14:53:18.020-05:00

❤ Christina, Bobbi Brown's new Perfectly Defined Mascara (I think that's the name) is quite wonderful – really gets all the lashes and has a flattering, glossy formula that goes on very smooth. It's also water-resistant and a great, more gentle alternative to waterproof mascara, which I hate. If you're looking for something inexpensive, Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara can't be beat!

❤ Audi and hollerback, good point about the chemicals near the eyes. How awful if something went wrong!

❤ rb, so true! Always fun to get new beauty treats!

❤ pretty face, thanks for reading and commenting! Glad you enjoyed the post!

❤ ilikedginger, thanks for the tip! I will have to get some of that cream for sure!

I confess that I don't use make up everyday...only...

2009-07-01T14:33:16.102-05:00

I confess that I don't use make up everyday...only something for the lips and sunblock...but I wish I wear more make up...

You know, I was expecting mind-boggling, agonizing...

2009-07-01T14:19:28.675-05:00

You know, I was expecting mind-boggling, agonizing pain when I went for my first Brazilian, but it was actually not too bad at all. The price is more painful than anything and depending on the coarseness of your hair (my mom is of German descent... ouch) and how much you have. They also have stuff called "No Scream Cream" you can buy that really helps as well.

I really would like to try eyelash and brow tinting sometime. The hair on my face is so fair, in some pictures my lashes and eyebrows look non-existent, Whoopi status.

❤ Sally, thanks so much for asking me to post and ...

2009-07-01T13:44:14.030-05:00

❤ Sally, thanks so much for asking me to post and for such the sweet, kind introduction! You are such a sweetheart! I'm so flattered I inspired you to wear makeup. What a fabulous compliment! And thank you for your wonderful post on The Coveted! Such a cool perspective on style and self-love!

❤ BAM, isn't that funny and yet keeping our eyebrows groomed actually makes quite a big difference. Funny how that works!

❤ Meli22, very good point about the perm chemicals!

Aw a post swap, what a cute idea! Thanks for the g...

2009-07-01T12:55:10.896-05:00

Aw a post swap, what a cute idea!
Thanks for the guest post Sonya x

I do all the standard makeup things - tinted moist...

2009-07-01T12:36:41.781-05:00

I do all the standard makeup things - tinted moisturizer with SPF, eye liner, eye shadow, mascara, bronzer, powder, lip stick (sheer.) I also do eye base primer and a mascara base. These are extra steps that don't change the immediate appearance of my makeup but make it last longer during the day, which is worth it to me.

I work with a lot of women who don't wear makeup, but I enjoy doing it, I'm protecting my skin from the sun, and I think women wearing the basics of makeup look more well-groomed. I'm OK with it.

You didn't mention one of the big reasons we love makeup - buying it is so much fun.

Fake eyelashes for an occasion look amazing. I wor...

2009-07-01T12:19:55.878-05:00

Fake eyelashes for an occasion look amazing. I wore hem for my wedding and loved how they looked.