Is Carefree Beauty Eco-friendly?I've been asking myself quite a lot recently how I might reduce the "carbon footprint" in my business life (I've been doing a fair bit in my personal life for many years now & it's become second-nature).
The problem is, it's very hard in this industry to be truly eco-friendly as you have to comply with myriad health & safety rules to keep your working environment & equipment sanitised to reduce any chance of infection. Also, as you may be aware, most of the equipment I use for my permanent makeup - needles, wipes etc. is single-use only & disposed of straight away. However, I have started to make some changes... eg. I now give you bamboo cotton buds in your Aftercare Packs :) They really don't cost much more than the plastic variety, and are 100% biodegradeable, which is great! Such an obvious one to do - I don't know why it wasn't on my radar years ago! If you're interested, here's a link to the ones I bought recently (I'm not on commission :) |
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07DG42KL3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I've also started to use Aloe Vera green soap & cotton pads for cleaning the skin during treatments, instead of baby wipes which usually contain some non-biodegradeable components.
I'm looking at other areas where I can reduce the amount of plastics, without compromising on client safety, such as using paper bags for the Aftercare Packs, so watch this space!
If you have any suggestions at all, please feel free to contact me - it would be great to hear from you :) Karen xx
I've also started to use Aloe Vera green soap & cotton pads for cleaning the skin during treatments, instead of baby wipes which usually contain some non-biodegradeable components.
I'm looking at other areas where I can reduce the amount of plastics, without compromising on client safety, such as using paper bags for the Aftercare Packs, so watch this space!
If you have any suggestions at all, please feel free to contact me - it would be great to hear from you :) Karen xx
Do you want to look youthful?I think there would be very few people in the world who would answer "no" to this question! However, Tricia Cusden, Founder of Look Fabulous Forever, makes the point that the word "youthful" doesn't just mean "younger", it also means "looking fresh and full of vitality and vigour".
I couldn't agree more...Karen - Carefree Beauty x Full Article HERE |
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5 Ways to Age-Proof Dull, Thinning StrandsGreat article by Alina Dizik of Shape.com...
You don't need to be going gray for your hair to show signs of aging.
Here's how to keep your locks looking young. |
Here's a fun fact:
Your hair quality changes decades before you start noticing grays, but the aging can be so subtle at first that you may not spot the damage until years later. In other words, when it comes to hair, it's never too early for some serious maintenance.
You may not think of protecting your hair from aging like you do your skin. But even in your 20s and 30s, hair becomes thinner and duller, with less volume and bounciness over time, says Anabel Kingsley, a trichologist (a specialist in hair and the scalp) and spokesperson for Philip Kingsley, a hair care line started by her father.
It can also become more difficult to grow longer locks. "Many women report that their parting seems wider, their scalp is more visible as they get older, and their hair will not grow as long."
But there's good news, too. There's a growing body of research on how to keep hair in top shape—plus new hair-care options that go way beyond deep conditioner. Here, a look at some of the new products and not-so-obvious tricks to keep locks looking youthful.
Continue reading...
Your hair quality changes decades before you start noticing grays, but the aging can be so subtle at first that you may not spot the damage until years later. In other words, when it comes to hair, it's never too early for some serious maintenance.
You may not think of protecting your hair from aging like you do your skin. But even in your 20s and 30s, hair becomes thinner and duller, with less volume and bounciness over time, says Anabel Kingsley, a trichologist (a specialist in hair and the scalp) and spokesperson for Philip Kingsley, a hair care line started by her father.
It can also become more difficult to grow longer locks. "Many women report that their parting seems wider, their scalp is more visible as they get older, and their hair will not grow as long."
But there's good news, too. There's a growing body of research on how to keep hair in top shape—plus new hair-care options that go way beyond deep conditioner. Here, a look at some of the new products and not-so-obvious tricks to keep locks looking youthful.
Continue reading...
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I have many clients who are in their 60's and 70's and they have very successful brow, eye & lip treatments – helping to give youthful definition to their faces and saving loads of time as well!!
Being eligible for permanent make-up treatments is nothing to do with age but more with your overall general health and possibly any medications you're taking.
Before going ahead with any treatment, you will have a one-to-one consultation which includes a discussion of your wishes, expectations and any features you wish to correct or balance. From this discussion, I will be able to recommend the specific treatments to achieve the effect you want.
To book a FREE no-obligation consultation, please call Karen on 07511 398797.
FAQs & more HERE
Most Flattering Brow Shape?
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Your brows are a very important feature of your face and you should ideally shape them according to your unique facial proportions. Some brow artists use precise mathematical measurements to create the overall brow shape but this approach isn't always the best one if you're aiming for a natural look, as your brows can look artificial if they're too perfect – sisters, not twins is the aim. With Permanent Make-up, we can cheat a bit and create a beautiful brow shape, taking your bone structure and features into account, even if you have little or no natural brow hair! Long -Thicker, straight-arched brows will balance the length of your face. Short - Longer, thinner brows with higher arches will flatter most. Oval - Shorter brows to create the appearance of larger cheeks will widen an oval face. Heart-shaped - You can carry off most brow shapes, except for straight brows. Round - Keep the brow ends long, medium-thick with an arch. Square - Naturally-shaped brows - avoiding dramatic arches or overly flat shapes - will soften an angular face. For a FREE, no-obligation consultation please call Karen 07511 398797 to book. |
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Brow Trends Through the Decades
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Eyebrows have gone through major style changes over the decades and what is "on fleek" today might be totally different in
a few years time!! Click HERE to read more... 
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Cloud Brows - really?
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Should you keep make-up in the fridge?I keep some things in the fridge - makeup pencils spring to mind as they are much easier to sharpen when cold. However, not all cosmetics work best when below room temperature...read the full article HERE
Karen :) x |
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Heavy brows and contouring named top beauty trends of the decade
Beauty association Babtac conducted the survey of 2,844 British women, ranging from 18 to 73 years old to find the top 10 beauty trends of the last 10 years.
Heavy eyebrows, made popular by the likes of model Cara Delevigne and brands such as HD Brows, was voted in at number one, with 67% of respondents naming this as one of their favourite recent trends. This was followed by Kim Kardashian-style contouring at 63%. Dark berry-coloured lips, bright red lips and the smoky eye all also made the top five. Respondents submitted their own answers or selected multiple answers from a list of beauty trends. The full top 10 included: 1. Heavy eyebrows – 67% 2. Contouring – 63% 3. Dark ‘Berry’ Lips – 51% 4. Pin-up red lips – 48% 5. Smoky eyes – 47% 6. Winged eyeliner – 41% 7. Glossy lips – 39% 8. Nude lips – 24% 9. Pencilled beauty spots – 16% 10. Natural look – 15% After giving their answers, the women were then asked to reveal how they learned to recreate their much-loved beauty look, to which 79% replied that they had learned through trial and error, whereas 59% said they watched online tutorials on websites such as Youtube to improve their skills and learn new make-up tricks. Only one in five of the women, 21%, said that they were taught skills by friends or family members. Emma Roberts, Marketing Executive at BABTAC, commented, “The more glamorous trends certainly came out on top, as per the bold brows, contouring and sultry berry lips. Celebrities like Kim Kardashian and her younger sister Kendall Jenner are definitely very influential on the UK beauty scene right now.” |
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Would you pay £30 to plump your pout for just one night?
Dr David Jack who practices in Harley Street, has come up with a temporary £30 lip 'job' that lasts the duration of an evening, about six to eight hours - known as the "Cinderella Jab". The procedure itself is exactly the same as having a regular filler injected into lips, the difference being what is in the syringe.
"Sounds expensive but at least it doesn't last long if you don't like it!! What do you think? Would you go for it? " Karen xx
What celebrities REALLY look like without their makeup on...
Recently read an article in the Daily Mail about a new trend for celebs to post bare-faced selfies but what they don't always tell you is that they're probably wearing permanent makeup & it's also taken 100 shots to get the one they decide to publish :)
Take this one from Kim Kardashian...I'd say she's had her eyebrows & lips done with permanent makeup....she also seems to be wearing false eyelashes - mascara at least. Still...quite brave of her I think as she does look different from the image we're used to seeing of her...Karen xx
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Take these before & afters from Kim Kardashian...I'd say she's had her eyebrows & lips done with permanent makeup....she also seems to be wearing false eyelashes - mascara at least. Still...quite brave of her I think as she does look different from the image we're used to seeing of her...Karen xx |
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I had to smile at the one on the right posted by Fern Britton though....who hasn't had one of these days?? Personally, I don't think I'd be brave enough to show one of these to the world - so kudos to Fern :) |
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