Conditioning

My hair is always so dry even though I condition all the time. Is there something else I should be doing? —Ashley

Believe it or not, Ashley, over conditioning is a thing! Over conditioning can cause your scalp/hair to stop producing its own natural oils, leaving your hair dry and brittle. Cut back on the number of times you condition per week and apply a hair mask once or twice a week instead. If your hair gets tangly when you don’t use conditioner, use a detangling spray before you brush it out.

Peach Fuzz

I see more women shaving their faces, but I’m worried. Won’t shaving make my peach fuzz grow back thicker or darker? — Brenda

Brenda, have no fear. This is a common misconception. A woman’s facial hair rarely gets darker or thicker after shaving. But for more benefits, consider dermaplaning instead of just shaving. Dermaplaning eliminates a woman’s facial peach fuzz and removes dead skin cells, smooths the skin, minimizes the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and even lightens discolorations.

​Aestheticians and dermatologists do dermaplaning. DERMAFLASH makes an effective at-home do-it-yourself device that is easy to use and minimizes the risk of cutting your skin. This video in our Product Highlights shows you how to use it!

Moisturizer

I have oily skin, so I don’t use moisturizer. What can I do to combat the oil?–Holly

Okay, Holly, let me stop you right there—Always use moisturizer, even if you have oily skin. Your skin could be amping up oil production because it feels dehydrated. Our bodies crave moisture, so give your skin what it wants! Add a moisturizer made for oily skin to your daily cleansing routine. And, it may sound crazy, but using face oil can be very beneficial in combating the overproduction of oil. Check out this product highlight to learn about one of my favorite face oils.

Curly Hair

I have curly hair, can I still have bangs? –Jeanie

Yes, Jeanie, YES you can! However, it is definitely going to be more of a commitment to make them work–especially if you don’t get a length and shape that works great when it’s in its natural curly state. If you’re wanting to do more of the traditional fringe that is really in style right now–you may find that you need to wet, blow-dry and then style them with a curling iron or flat iron to get that desired look.

Enhance Lips

I see everyone overdrawing their lips on social media and it’s too much for me. Is there a more natural way to make my lips look a little bigger?
–Mel

Hi Mel! I’m so glad you asked this question. The way to enhance your lips and keep it natural is to use a lip liner just outside the natural line of your lip. This way the overdrawing is not easily detected.

Concealer

Does concealer go on before or after foundation? –Shannon

Hi Shannon, it depends. When using liquid foundation, I like to apply that first. It enables you to see where you need concealer and how much. When you are done perfecting your skin, set the look with translucent powder. 

When using powder foundation, apply concealer first. Next, it’s crucial to set the concealer with translucent powder to prevent blotchiness from occurring when you add powder foundation.

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