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Beauty Answer: We totally understand, most likely you are someone who would like to rid your skin of acne without causing any scarring. The number one mistake that most make with pimples is to disturb them by pinching or squeezing. This method of removing acne is not very effective and in many cases can cause more harm than good.
For this reason women have turned to other options such as steaming in order to safely remove their blemishes. Steaming is actually a beauty method used by cosmetologist in order to remove acne like pimples or blackheads. How is steaming helpful in removing these forms of acne? The steam encourages surrounding skin to become more soft and supple. This thus causes any bacteria, hardened oils or dirt to be easily removed from your skin.
Steaming is a process that is highly recommended to be handled by a trained professional. Moreover, in some cases cosmetologists couple steaming with the needle method. A cosmetologist will use a sterilized needle to gently apply pressure to whiteheads. This gentle pricking will cause pus to ease on out. Therefore, steaming and whitehead removal via needle are best handled by trained individuals and are deemed the safest options for ridding skin of acne.
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We just happened to be strolling the Explore page of the gram when we came across tonight’s beauty. Immediately we were taken back by several of her stunning makeup looks. Her style and vibe had a very natural feel to it yet she combined bold elements that only enhanced her radiant looks. So then, for these reasons we had to give home girl a call!
Everyone meet Lauren Nicely, a successful makeup artist who even holds her own classes! We’ ll just get right down to exactly what we liked… everything. From the brows that were simply perfection to her bold eye makeup we wanted every look that she displayed. It was difficult but we narrowed it down to two looks in particular.
1. Bronzed Beauty– If we were a princess needing to be awakened by love’s true kiss we would want Prince Charming to catch us looking like this. The golden orange tones of the eye makeup makes her skin look so lush!
2. PurplePassion– Yasss honey! Purple is so royal and official, the vibrant hue is just so gorgeous to look at. The color pops ensuring that the eyes will be the stars of the night.
Our beauty’s Instagram: @lonicely
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Nerd, dork, geeky and so drop dead chic! In the days ruled by chalkboards and textbooks most ladies do not want to be known as quintessential “nerd.” However, geek chic style can still be fun, sophisticated and dare we say cool?
There are plenty of ways to allow your inner fashion nerd to escape and be free. Try incorporating a pair of stylish suspenders with a pleated skirt and button down shirt. Or, if you are a shoe fanatic ( it’s okay the first step is admittance LOL) pair your heels with socks and get to strutting your stuff. Moreover, you could also support your favorite comic character by rocking a tee with their image plastered all over it. Extra points if you plan on wearing top related to the Avengers or Wonder Woman. Nevertheless, there is one major accessory that most fashionista’s keep in their back pocket when they are ready be the chic geek.
To pull off this trendy look all a girl really needs is a fashionable pair of glasses. Take being called four eyes as a compliment, because girl you look great! Don’t worry about getting a pair with a prescription unless you need a little help in the eyesight department. A regular pair of bifocals will also not break the bank or set your wallet on fire making it a cheaper trend to indulge in freely.
Celebrities wear the geek chic trend more often than you think and not just to star-studded galas either! We have spotted nerd couture being worn by some of our favorite celebrity gals. Here are just a few:
See, whether you are going for a sophisticated and conservative or relaxed and edgy, a little nerdy flair can help to complete your look. Notice though for the most part the makeup on all the ladies was kept rather simple. With the exception of a pop of color via a red lip, a neutral makeup look will allow the focus to remain on the accessory (glasses). Moreover, let’s face it the glasses may hide all of your hard eye makeup work so if you want to add some beauty boldness it is best to pump up your lips instead.
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During this time of year women want two things: a dress that hides the fact that we have been eating and a hairstyle that is so simple that a two year-old could assemble it. The heat here in California has been a wild roller coaster of emotion for all of us. It’s scorched us some days, been so humid the air feels like we are climbing Everest and then it has poured cats as well as dogs from the heavens. With such drastic changes simplicity in hairstyle sounds like the most beautiful melody ever created.
A quick yet modern hairstyle for black women is the stylish top knot. The pros of this hairstyleare that all hair is up as well as off of you and this look can work for day or nighttime. Nevertheless, it is clear that you will look good, but does the top knot hairstyle pass the easy to design test?
We found a tutorial that shows you how to style it in under 2 minutes!
Okay, but what about the natural girls? Relax, we got y’all too 😉
What if you have longer tresses? Then watch our girl Brittany!
Here’s a little fmore top knot hair inspiration from some glamorous black women just in case you are still on the fence regarding this style:
(Photo by Chelsea Lauren/WireImage)
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Rihanna has the fashion world wrapped around her glamorous finger and is now turning her attention back to the beauty realm. Rihanna has just announced that she soon will be releasing a brand new fragrance to the masses. The soon to be sought after fragrance has been aptly entitled, RiRi, a nickname often used by her adoring legions of fans.
Rihanna revealed via social media how thrilled she is about her upcoming beauty venture. Rihanna took to Instagram stating,
“Excited to announce my newest fragrance “RiRi”… Coming soon! #ThisIsRiRi”
In just hours with almost half a million likes and over 13,000 comments fans expressed their feelings regarding Rihanna’s latest reveal. Most seemed just as elated as our RiRi about the news. Here are just a few thoughts fans had to say about the ad for the RiRi fragrance.
“AAAAAAARRRGGGGHHHH SOO BEAUTIFULLL.”
“Disney Princess!”
“Barbie.”
“So cute!”
“U look like a Barbie, so stunning.”
“actual perfection tho.”
We have to agree with the above sentiments Rihanna does look like a Barbie and stunningly beautiful. Besides Barbie we thought the ad had a fun Material Girl vibe. Nevertheless, now Rihanna has girls the world over wanting to be pretty in pink…including us!
Thoughts? Love hear what you think of the RiRi ad so leave a comment or hit us up on our Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram or tweet us @1966magazine.
The rich and famous seem to go through trends like they are changing their shoes. Nevertheless, one hair color trend for black women that seems to not be in a hurry to leave town is purple dyed hair. Have you ever thought about indulging in the purple hair color trend?
If you have you are certainly not alone, many women have been showing their support of being down for the purple swirl. However, we wouldn’t be doing our job well if we didn’t warn you about the possible risks. We recommend reading that post first then coming back to get some major purple hair color inspiration!
Rihanna hits a high note with pastel purple
(Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Jordin Sparks keeps it a tiny bit subtle with purple highlights
Teyana Taylor goes for just the tips
Jourdan Dunn is a pastel beauty with dark roots for dimension
Azealia Banks is striking with a rich dark purple hue
Ka’oir of Ka’oir cosmetics gives her blunt cut a purple boost
Justine Skye shows the darker the berry the sweeter the juice
And we can’t end this countdown without mentioning the Queen Bee, Lil Kim!
Kim made such an impact her purple hair from the MTV Awards shall live in infamy.
That’s it for this list, thoughts? Talk hair with us by leaving a comment or hit us up on our Facebook, Intagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.
To be honest, when we first saw purple hair popping up we thought it was another cool, hip, punkish trend that would stick for a bit then vanish. However, it seems that more and more ladies are joining in on the purple hair trend. So then, what makes this bold hair shade such a draw for several voguish women?
For thing one, the purple color trend is the for the gal that doesn’t like to take the road that everyone else is rolling on daily. She’s fierce, boisterous and a kick butt risk-taker who takes names and then hands it back once she’s fully done with it. Basically, purple dyed hair is for women that aren’t the mold, they are the creators telling the mold what to do.
So okay, boldness is key to walking into a salon and demanding a pastel tint be applied to your tresses stat. However, is it really that easy to look that fab with a purple strands? As mentioned, this style is for ladies that like to take risks so of course there are some warnings and hair hazards to keep in mind.
Show Me the Benjamins Baby– This hair trend is expensive because after the initial coloring job you will need to go in for touch-ups regularly.
Beach Please– It’s hot as H to the E hockey sticks outside and all you want to do is take a dip. Uhm, how about no, that is if you do not mind losing your hard-earned hair color. One dip could possibly leave your hair color a different shade after the post dip shampoo and conditioning.
It’s Like You’re at the Beauty Counter– Whoa man you may feel like you are tripping out or having deja vu once you begin your journey of dying your hair purple. Finding the right shade of purple to match your skin tone is like searching for the perfect foundation. Trust us, one shade does not fit all.
Warned You Will Be– That’s the best advice Yoda will ever warn you about when dying your hair purple. There is not one professional salon or stylist that will not tell you about the risks of purple hair. For example, for a pastel purple color your hair will most likely need to be dyed platinum blonde first. Think Mary J. Blige then go even blonder…yeah, that could leave a mark.
Alrighty, so let’s say you were able to make it past all the risks and achieve the purple dyed hair of your dreams. Now what do you do besides celebrate with the hair gods? Maintenance dears, it is all about maintenance.
1. Invest in a VERY good conditioner that will help your strands maintain moisture. Dying can suck the moisture out of strands and ultimately have them looking quite lifeless.
2. Don’t you dare but a sulfate infested shampoo on your hair! Sorry for the exclamation point, but just wanted y’all to take us very seriously. When it comes to purple dyed hair aim for a sulfate free shampoo that is specially formulated for color dyed hair.
3. Back to summer activities such as hitting that swimming party that your crush is going to be at. Just make sure you look really cute instead and avoid the swimming pool water at all costs. Chlorinated water can fade hair color, so if you want your purple hair to fade then by all means go for it.
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It is that time of year again for all talented hopefuls to come together with the aim of becoming a huge star. X Factor auditions are in full swing and they were PACKED! As far as the eye could see fans lined the streets and welcomed Simon Cowell as well as other judges with thunderous applause. Will they find and discover another One Direction? It is too early to say, but we do know fashion so for now we will just stick to that.
Rochelle Humes hit the red carpet posing with all her adoring fans in white couture. Her white ensemble clean chic look was not cluttered with numerous accessories. Humes kept her look streamlined with a simple necklace, bracelet and sandal heels.
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Rihanna has been lighting up NYC with her glorious fashion presence for weeks now. Whether it’s been a trip to the gym, studio or out for a fabulous night on the town Rihanna has been an absolute stunner. Where has the singer been spotted as of late?
RiRi was seen having some good times at the 10AK Nightclub in Southampton, NYC. Rihanna sported a strappy little black dress, curly updo and metallic heels. The sheer trend continues to go strong as Rihanna bared glimpses of her killer shape.
Beauty Notes: We always emphasis that nails can make a powerful statement as much as any piece of clothing. Rihanna’s gorgeous red nails packed just as much punch as her sexy gown.
And she wasn’t the only one spotted at 10AK:
Rihanna didn’t party it up alone she even grabbed a snapshot with model/actress and reality star, Cynthia Bailey.
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