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by Ms Toi | Jun 8, 2010 | Do It Yourself Beauty, Eyes on the World: Who’s making it Beautiful
All eyes of the makeup world will soon be on Los Angeles. The countdown has officially begun to the International Makeup Artist Trade Show. After a worldwide tour, IMATS will finally be at the Pasedena Convention Center on June 26th-27th.
IMATS brings the top makeup companies and the top makeup talent to one spot for one weekend. It is the biggest gathering of the year for the makeup world. Thousands of makeup artists from film, theater, and fashion come together to partake in educational venues, a makeup museum, networking, and fun.
Lilikoi Looks will be a part of all the action this year. Follow Ms Toi’s IMATS Vlog; and you too can be a part of the excitement. Learn more about IMATS at http://www.imatsshow.com .
Come along as I vlog my IMATS adventure
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by Ms Toi | Jun 4, 2010 | Eyes on the World: Who’s making it Beautiful
Beauty salons across the nation are now cutting hair for a cause. An effort to collect tens of thousands of pounds of hair is in effect to help soak up the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Officials estimate that one pound of hair can absorb a quart of oil in one minute and can be reused up to 100 times.
The catastrophic BP Oil Spill dumped millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. The oil spill is being called the worst disaster in American history. Matter of Trust, a nonprofit environmental organization, is leading the way in the major cleanup effort. They are petitioning hair stylists, groomers, pet owners, and all hairy individuals to donate their hair for this major cleanup.
If you would like more information on this cause or would like to donate hair visit the Matter of Trust website at http://www.matteroftrust.org . Also, if you’ve found a way to aid in the cleanup leave a comment and share your story with the Lilikoi Looks community.
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by Ms Toi | May 31, 2010 | Healthy Beauty Hacks & Tips
Today’s forecast: Cloudy with an 80% chance of frizz. The Weather Channel is now helping us avoid all of those bad hair days by providing a beauty forecast along with the weather report. They provide beauty tips and product suggestions to keep you from being a beauty victim of inclimate weather. To get skin and hair alerts based on your local weather forecast CLICK HERE.
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by Ms Toi | May 29, 2010 | Healthy Beauty Hacks & Tips
Getting bikini ready can be a very hairy situation. Removing unwanted hair is a must when it comes to looking your best.
There are pros and cons to each method of temporary hair removal. Shaving is fast and inexpensive, however, the stubbly regrowth can appear within hours.
While waxing may buy you more time before regrowth appears, the process is frankly a form of torture and if you don’t go to the right hair removal center, a lot of things could go wrong. Depilatories are painless and effective, nevertheless, absorbing these harsh chemicals into your dermis on a regular basis can lead to detrimental skin damage.
So what’s a hairy girl to do?
Sugaring is an often overlooked hair removal technique. This technique originated in ancient Egypt and can be used on all areas of the body.
A paste made of sugar is applied to the skin in a rolling motion. When removed, it takes the unwanted hair with it. Generally, sugaring results lasts between 4-6 weeks. It is also less painful than waxing because the sugar only adheres to the hair and not the skin and is easily removed with water. Therefore, there is no unnecessary tugging of the skin. Best of all, it is all natural.
CLICK HERE to learn more about sugaring. Try sugaring at home with my favorite ready made kits from Moom. Also, be sure to subscribe to the Lilikoi Looks YouTube channel to stay up to date on any videos I post on healthy beauty tips.
Watch my detailed tutorial on how to make and use sugar paste
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by Ms Toi | May 25, 2010 | Makeup Tutorials
As the Golden Age dawns it heralds in the “Return of the Goddess”. Express your inner goddess with the assistance of my latest makeup tutorial. Get step by step instructions on how to create my signature look: The Eye of Isis. This tutorial honors the true goddess within us all.
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by Ms Toi | May 19, 2010 | Product Reviews
If you’ve ever checked out my YouTube channel you know that I’m always doing reviews on outstanding healthy beauty products. One of my hobbies is to try out new beauty products, especially some of those that people seem to be raving over. Once I get my hands on a product I’ll test it out for at least a few months. From there, I will issue my thumbs up or thumbs down opinion. From my tests and trials, I have found some products that I can’t live without now.
I am extending myself to the Lilikoi Looks community. Do you have a cosmetic item that you’ve been wanting to get the real scoop on? Send me a comment and I’ll review it for you. Before you go out and buy that hot new beauty item that you just keep hearing about consult with Ms Toi. Let me review your cosmetic in question so you’ll know exactly what you’re getting when you make your purchase.
by Ms Toi | May 17, 2010 | Do It Yourself Beauty, Eyelash Extentions, Healthy Beauty Hacks & Tips
Most people agree that the first thing they notice on another person is their eyes. Thus the desire for long lucious eyelashes. You want to beautifully frame the windows to your soul. We’re moving closer to the hot humid summer weather and this is not the forecast that is mascara friendly. There is an alternative to applying several coats of mascara that can run, clump, and leave you in need to periodically reapply and you can use it with fake eyelashes as well, the le celine are one of the best brand in the market with every type of style and material and they are so easy to apply.
With demand soaring, the market for false eyelashes is booming and is projected to reach more than $1.5 billion in the next five years in product alone.Salon owners and makeup artists spoke to ABC News’ “Nightline” about their growing industry as well as the different kinds of false eyelashes in the market and gave a demo of the process.
Eyelash extensions are the newest rave in the beauty world. Extensions are bonded to each individual lash and the results last for the entire life of the lash (6-8 weeks). This is also a great option for women who prefer not wearing makeup but still want to achieve a natural polished look everyday. See what women who’ve experienced eyelash extensions have to say CLICK HERE.
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by Ms Toi | May 15, 2010 | Eyes on the World: Who’s making it Beautiful, Makeup Tutorials
The hosts of the TODAY SHOW, Hoda Kotb and Kathy Lee Gifford, faced the camera in the raw. After taking a challenge from Rosie O’Donnell, the duo faced the cameras wearing absolutely no makeup. Kathy Lee expressed deep feelings of vunerability. We, at Lilikoi Looks, think the ladies looked as beautiful as ever.
Do you feel a sense of security and confidence with your makeup on? Or are you able to go out makeup free with the same level of confidence? Take our poll and give us your opinion.
One key to being able to boldy venture out bare faced is to have a clear complexion and healthy looking skin. Learn how to achieve bare faced beauty by SUBSCRIBING to the Lilikoi Looks Youtube Channel to stay updated on healthy beauty tips. Its free and easy to do.[polldaddy poll=3206433]
by Ms Toi | May 11, 2010 | Beauty Nutrition
Still haven’t finished up your spring cleaning? There’s one place you may have missed: the bathroom cabinet. Believe it or not, you may be lathering up everyday with the same ingredients used to degrease engines. It’s also highly likely that you may be soothing your dry skin with the same ingredients used to make antifreeze.
Many beauty products are loaded with toxic ingredients that can do us more harm than good. These toxins take their toll on our bodies over time. You may literally be dying to be beautiful! In that case, it’s time to go through your beauty products and finish your spring cleaning. Click here and read to find out what harmful chemicals you want to make sure your beauty products do not contain.
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by Ms Toi | May 9, 2010 | Beauty Nutrition, Healthy Beauty Hacks & Tips, Product Reviews
An age old cure-all that grandmother swore by was Cod Liver Oil. Some of us may even have memories of having to gulp a spoonful of this concoction every morning. Grandmother knew that cod liver oil could keep you from catching a cold all winter long, but she probably didn’t realize that it could also help you achieve healthy glowing skin.
The average person’s diet is deficient in nutrients that support a healthy complexion. Prior to recent times our ancestors consumed foods containing sufficient amounts of omega fatty acids. Scientific evidence has shown that omega fatty acids can alleviate skin disorders such as acne, eczema, and other inflammatory skin conditions. Cod liver oil is loaded with these skin loving omega fatty acids.
I explain why Cod Liver Oil really works
However, when it comes to consuming fish oils you have to be aware of its purity. All fish oils are not created equal. Nordic Naturals Artic Cod Liver Oil delivers the daily requirements of omega fatty acids without any toxic by products. This is a highly purified pharmaceutical grade fish oil that has been clinically tested to be free of dangerous toxins such as mercury and lead. Because of its purity, this product is three times more potent than any lower grade cod liver oil or typical fish oil found in health food stores.
I have tested Nordic Naturals Artic Cod Liver Oil for several months now and the results are in. This product had worked wonders for my complexion. This cod liver oil has cleared up my blemishes and has prevented any more breakouts. An added bonus is that this product even has a pleasant taste. Go to www.nordicnaturals.com to learn more about this amazing product.
Follow grandmother’s example and take your daily dose of cod liver oil to achieve naturally healthy glowing skin.
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