How to create a Day Look: Smooth a medium Professional Eye Enhancers Shadow in your eye lid from lash line up to eye crease. Blend deeper shade into crease and slightly above it.
*How to create an Evening Look: Line eyes close to lash line with Perfect Blend Pencil in a dark, dramatic shade. Sweep a light Professional Eye Enhancers Shadow from base of lashes to brow bone. Apply a deeper shade in eye creases and blend.

*Special Eye Effects*

"Awaken" Eyes*: Apply a dab of a light, glimmer shadow in the center of your eyelid this reflects more light into the eye, giving the appearance of greater vivacity or "alertness" Contour Eyes Start at outer corners of eyes. Keeping eyes open, use feather-light strokes to brush a faint amount of a dark shade high in (or just above) the crease of your eyelid, stroking toward the center. Continue layering the shade to achieve desired shadowing.

Balance eyes: When using lighter and darker shades to balance the eye, pay close attention to your natural eye shape. Imagine the "ideal" almond-shaped eye: apply lighter shades to balance out receding areas; darker shades to add depth and allure.

*For Deep-Set Eyes* (prominent browbone, little lid showing; eyes may seem closed-in and recessed) Rely on pale, shimmery shades to enhance your eyes. Sweep a light eye enhancer shadow shade across lid from inner corner to a small bit beyond the outer corner. Place a touch of a deeper shade in the eye crease. Blend. You could also Line entire length of lower lid and outer 1/4 to 1/3 of upper lid. Start at inner edge of upper lid to apply lighter shade over inner 3/4 of upper lid. For darker, contour shade, begin at outer corner, brushing high in crease (or slightly above, up on the browbone) 2/3 of the way in toward nose. Add a faint amount around outer corner of the eye, on outer 1/4 to 1/3 of lower lid. To make eyes look even bigger, "awaken" eyes.

*For Wide-Set Eyes* (more than one eye-width between inner corners of eyes) Make them appear closer by applying a deeper eye enhaner shadow shade from inner corner to mid-lid. Apply a lighter shade from mid-lid to outer corner. Blend in the middle of lid where shades meet. You can also emphasize liner on outer corners of eye, making sure the pencil liner for upper and lower lids meet. Brush a lighter Colour over entire lid. For inner 2/3 of lid, brush contour Colour from inside crease to just below the brow, creating a "peak" of Colour. For outer 1/3 of lid, brush contour Colour up from inside the crease, 1/3 of the way toward brow.

*For Close-Set Eyes* (less than one eye-width between inner corners of eyes) Make them appear wider by applying a dot of invisible concealer to the innermost corner of both eyes.Create a very thin perfect point pencil line near lash edge of top lid that thickens toward the outer corner.Create a very thin use professional eye enhancers shadow in a pale shade from inner corner to mid-lid; apply a just-slightly deeper shade from mid-lid to outer corner; blend in the middle. You can also at the outer corner of eye, leave a small gap (about 1/16") between the starting points of upper-lid and lower-lid eye liner; allowing the lines to meet will make eyes appear closer together. Start highlighter shade at inner corner of upper lid. Apply the shade across the lid. For inner 1/4 of lid, extend the shade up to the brow. Brush contour shade in crease, starting from slightly beyond outer corner of eye.

*"Almond" or Ideal Eyes* (lid and brow areas about equal in proportion) Upper and lower lids: carry liner toward nose, stopping just short of eyelid's "halfway" point (pupil). For inner half of lids, place three or four evenly spaced dots of liner. Blend to create a soft line. More sultry: on upper lid, continue liner toward nose, stopping just past inner edge of the iris. Apply lighter shade over most of the lid. (Have a lot of lid and brow area showing? Stick with neutral shades; use brighter and highlighting shades sparingly). Brush darker, contour shade inward from outer corner of eye, along and slightly above the natural crease. Brush the contour shade along the outer half of upper lid's lashline as well, forming "and "" shapes. Fill in the triangle interior of the "" with a complementary colored shade. *Eyes that angle up* Line outer 1/2 of upper lid, outer 1/4 of lower lid. At the outer corner, shade liner down about 1/16" to 1/8", working the color back toward the base of lashes, forming a wedge-shaped line. Apply lighter shade on outer 3/4 of upper lid. Brush contour shade in crease, forming a triangle that extends from outer corner 3/4 of the way to the brow; down into the crease at the center of the eyelid; back to outer corner.

*Eyes that angle down* Line outer 1/4 of upper lid and outer 1/2 of lower lid, extending liner upward, beyond outer corner of eye. Apply lighter shade on inner 3/4 of upper lid. Brush contour shade high in crease, wider at outer corner. Add a small amount under the lower lashes (just above the lower lid) from the outer corner to center of the eye. Using a light, matte shade "awaken" eyes; add dots at outer corners of eyes and just under brow. Blend the dots, using gentle, upward strokes. Keep brows well shaped and emphasize outer 1/3 of lashes with mascara.

"Full" Eyes* (large lids, small brow area) Line entire upper lid, stopping just short of tear ducts. For lower lid, line outer 1/3; place three or four evenly spaced dots along second 1/3. Blend to create a soft line. On upper lid apply a lighter shade across upper 2/3 of lid up to brow.

*For Glasses-Wearers* If your frames are boldly colored, you don't need to add more color with shadow. Play up lashes instead.If you wear brown mascara, try black. And to make them their full, feathery best apply Super Thick Lash Mascara at the roots, gently wiggling wand into lashes, then roll up.For tortoise shell or horn-rimmed frame- wearers, take time to shape and define eyebrows.You want brows to frame your face not frames. Click here for complete brow how-tos.

*For Asian Eyes* Sweep a light-colored Professional Eye Enhancers Shadow over entire eyelid.Use a Perfect Blend Pencil to create a thick, smoky line along top lashes (thick enough to be seen when your eye is open) and a thinner one under bottom lashes.To widen eye area, fill in brows using a brown-toned Professional Eye Enhancers Shadow.Use two to three coats of Super Thick Lash Mascara.

FOR BEST EFFECTS... never use your fingers to apply eye shadow. Instead rely on the pro's tools. Use a sponge applicator tip for precision and targeting creases and lash line. Use the Make-Up Masters Eye Shadow Brush for a soft wash of color all over lid.

*Beauty tip for everyone who wears eye makeup: If you do not enjoy scrubbing your eyes to get all the makeup off, then I have a solution for you. All you need to do is put a dab of your favorite face lotion or moisturizer onto a clean cotton swab and gently remove your eye makeup with it. It is very gental on your eyes and it is moisturizing at the same time. Be sure not to get the lotion into your eyes.


*EyeBrows*

No-Fool Color Rules- If you lighten your hair two shades or more, lighten brows within two shades of your new color.
*Blondes' brows are best-dressed in a light-brown pencil.
*Redheads' brows look hot in an auburn pencil for day, dark-brown for night.
*Brunettes' brows smolder in deep-brown tones; black is best after dark.

*Tender Tweezing* Using tweezers, pluck stray hairs with swift, sharp movements in the direction they grow. Be kind; tweeze after a shower when skin is supple and soft.

Deep-Set Eyes: Fill in brows with a perfect blend pencil. Pencil two shades lighter than your hair. Line top and bottom lash line with a pencil in a matching shade.
Round Eyes: Fill in brows with a shade that matches your hair. Line top lash line with a Perfect Point Plus Pencil in a darker, smokier shade.
Small Eyes: The softer the brow, the bigger eyes will appear. Pair a soft shade to brows and lash lines. Smudge a deeper shadow along top lash line and finish with mascara in Black Brown.

**Pluck your eyebrows into a perfect shape**

1. Brush brows upward. Carefully trim any excess hair above the top of your natural arch. Be careful not to take off too much at the ends or you'll have brow "bald" spots.

2. Look closely at the shape. Your brow should begin at your tear duct, peak at the outer edge of your iris and end at the outer corner of your eye. "Many women make the mistake of taking off too much at the outer corners,". "This slants the brows upward and makes the person look perpetually angry."

3. Prep your skin: Soak a cotton ball in astringent and wipe the brow area.

4. Hold a pencil in line with the outer side of your iris and note where the peak of your arch naturally occurs. From the arch to the outer corner of the eye, your brow should fall in a straight or slightly curved line, depending on the look you're trying to achieve.

5. Hold the tweezers at a 45 degree angle and pluck the stray hairs below the brow line. "Pull in the direction of the hair growth, or you may end up breaking the hair mid-shaft," says Engle. Follow your natural brow shape not the trends. "It's very difficult to let your brows grow back into their natural shape after you've plucked them to death trying to achieve a particular look," she says.

6. Fill in sparse areas with a freshly sharpened brow pencil; use light, quick strokes to draw in hair. Brow powder will give thin brows overall definition, and is great for a more natural look. Using the brow brush, sweep powder up and outward over brows. If you're a brow novice, a tinted brow gel is a foolproof way to keep brows in place. Lightly coat brows using upward and outward strokes. Wipe off any excess and allow it to set...or instead of using a brow pencil to fill in or color your brows ( pencils makes them look drawn on or fake) use an eye shadow the color or very similar to the color of your brows.

Lip Service

MORNING-Give dry, flaky lips the brush-off; add "brushing your lips" to your morning ritual using a soft toothbrush or terry washcloth. Now add some lip balm to smooth the way for lipstick-worthy lips!
BEDTIME-Turn up the moisture before you turn out the lights. Give your lips a touch of clear, rich moisture at bedtime. Do it each night, and you'll wake up to softer lips in no time at all! (Special tip: If you don't have lip balm, eye cream makes an effective, gentle lip moisturizer.)
ALL DAY-Avoid over-exposure to the sun, which can dry your lips the way it dries the rest of you. If you spend a lot of time outdoors, we suggest Triple Lipstick, with moisturizers and sunscreen built right in.
IN THE SUN- If you sunbathe, be sure to use a lip balm with sufficient sunscreen. Remember to moisturize lips after soaking up the rays. (Special tip: lip balms with camphor are designed to help lips that need healing. For effective moisturizing, choose a balm without camphor, or use a clear lip gloss.)

**Lip Shades**

CREAM: Never too flat or too shiny, this dewy formula give lips license to kiss. Creams also pack a color punch!
SHIMMER: Cream with an iridescent edge. Shimmer, also called frost, reflects light to brighten a tired face or add a lift to pale skin. Use this effect sparingly. If you wear shimmer on eyes, wear cream on lips instead.
SHEER: For a light, fresh lip look, sheers provide a hint of great wearing color and lots of shine. Try Continuous Color Lipstick in creams, shimmers and sheers.

*Tip On Making Your Gloss Last Longer* Start with a nuetral or rose lip pencil. The wax in the pencil will help the gloss stay on. Follow the contour of your mouth with the pencil, then fill in. Apply a matching long wearing lip gloss over the pencil, but stay away from the corners, where it can get porn star gloopy, unless thats the desired effect.

*Glossy lighter lipsticks*-glosses tend to look better on bigger lips If your tired of your lipsticks drying out your lips...then apply a coat of lip moisturizer before you apply your lipstick etc.

*TONES THAT SET THE TONE*-- Subtle colors and neutral tones can serve you well on casual days and weekend afternoons; but when it comes to dressing up and going to town, nothing says "Party!" better than a glamorous red. -- Quiet pinks and sheer textures are ideal for warm weather; creamy dark wines and plums are ripe for winter. -- Olive skin looks best in light browns with warm undertones, or dark brownish-reds. Stay away from pinks or orange-reds! -- Fair complexions fare well with browns that have a warm pink or peachy glow, or dramatic reds with a bluish tint. -- Dark skin is flattered by deep reds with blue or purple undertones, or deep reddish-browns. Avoid pinks or orange- reds!

QUICK COLOR FIXES -- Does that lip color suddenly look unsuitably dark or severe? Blend in a lighter-toned topcoat. -- Are your lips shouting? To tone down a way-too-bright shade, add a light topcoat of beige or neutral brown.
DO-IT-YOURSELF CUSTOM COLOR -- Mix your lipstick or gloss with a lighter or darker shade and see what you come up with on your own. Stir in Continuous Color Lipstick in Spice It Up for instant pearlization, or try Chocolate to deepen any shade. Adding lip gloss on top of any color will change the look.

*TO MAKE LIPS LOOK FULLER* Pick a lipstick and lip liner in matching shades - choose lighter colors, since darker tones can make lips appear smaller. Use your lip pencil to define lips. Go to the outermost edge of lips but no further - do not go outside the natural lip line. Then fill in entire area with lipliner - this will "hold" lipstick longer. Apply your lipstick over lipliner.

*TO MAKE LIPS LOOK THINNER* Pick darker shades of lip liner and lipstick to make lips appear smaller. Then, using your liner, trace inside the natural lip line a bit. Then fill in with your lipstick. Picking a matte shade will also make lips appear smaller.

*TO MAKE LIPS LOOK WIDER* Instead of plumping up thin lips, try accentuating your mouth's wonderful width instead! Use a liner that perfectly matches lipstick and line the extreme edges of lips, extending out to corners. Fill in with lipstick color then top with gloss on middle of lips only.

*TO ADD NATURAL DEFINITION* Give your lips a strong line using a neutral colored pencil, then fill in with a sheer gloss blended gently to the edges by a few strokes of the lip brush. The result is naturally shimmery and moist-looking.

*Nail Problems*

Biting habit-One popular way is to paint awful tasting nail polishes or liquids to the nail. This method is suitable for children. Another alternative is to go for a professional manicure to get your nails looking really good &so perhaps that will refrain you from giving in to that biting urge.

Brittle Other names: dry nails, onychoschisis, onychochizia, onychorrhexis Frequent immersion of fingers in water, exposure to harsh chemicals found in cleaning agents or a lack of zinc or EFAs (essential fatty acids) in the diet can cause brittleness. Symptoms include easy peeling at the nail edge, breakage &layering. Consume EFA-rich foods such as cold water fish (salmon, herring, halibut &mackerel), seeds &zinc-rich foods such as whole grains, egg yolk, seafood &meat. Certain health conditions could also turn nails brittle.

TO PREVENT BRITTLE NAILS...The most common nail wreckers are harsh detergents and water, which can stress nail fibers. So be sure to put rubber gloves on while you clean or do dishes. Also, avoid using perfume lotions that usually contain alcohol if your nails are brittle. It will only make your nails worse. It may be possible that your calcium intake is low, as well.

TO PREVENT BRITTLE NAILS...The most common nail wreckers are harsh detergents and water, which can stress nail fibers. So be sure to put rubber gloves on while you clean or do dishes. Also, avoid using perfume lotions that usually contain alcohol if your nails are brittle. It will only make your nails worse. It may be possible that your calcium intake is low, as well.

Hangnail - A tiny piece of dead skin that lingers next to the fingernail. It is often the result of frequent exposure to water or it could be a lack of Vitamin B &C in the diet. Don't pull it off, trim it carefully. Pamper nails daily (or whenever needed) with a moisturizing lotion. Also take Vitamin B-rich foods like brown rice &green leafy vegetables &Vitamin C-rich foods like citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables &peppers.

Whitish spots Other names : Leukonychia A lack of zinc or excess consumption of sugars. Cut back on sugar intake and opt for zinc-rich foods such as whole grains, pumpkin seeds, egg yolk, seafood, pecan and meat.

Yellow stains- The 2 common culprits are nicotine stains from smoking and overuse of nail polish which can still penetrate through a clear base coat. A very easy solution is to stop smoking and give your nails a polish-free break once in a while. It is also associated with diabetes, liver problems and lymph disorders. To lighten your nasty-looking nails, pour three capfuls of hydrogen peroxide into one-third cup of water and soak your fingers for two minutes. Then dip a toothbrush into the solution and brush your talons for a superclean finish. Next, massage both cuticles and nails with a cuticle oil that contains vitamin E. Wait two minutes, then completely remove the oil with a nonacetone polish remover. Prevent those unsightly stains from recurring by applying a moisture-locking base coat before you paint your pointers again.

THICKENED TOENAILS-are a common condition particularly if you're older and one of the most frequent reasons people see a podiatrist. Causes can include injury, tight shoes, fungal infections and psoriasis. If you're having trouble, try these tips: Soak your feet Soften your toenails first by soaking them for 10 minutes in a tub of warm water. File with an emery board After you towel off, gently stroke the thickened part of your toenail with an emery board. Filing may help thin the nail by taking off upper layers. Use the right clippers

Mayo doctors recommend the long-handled toenail clippers that resemble pliers or wire-cutters. The long handles give a better grip and more control. Take small "bites" Cut off a small piece at a time. Make a straight cut Be sure to cut straight across your toenail to help keep it from becoming ingrown. Wear roomy shoes Leaving enough room for your toes may prevent some of the friction and wear that can cause a toenail to thicken.

*NAIL TIPS*
To file or not to file The corner of your nails should never be filed. Why? Filing the corners of your nails will weaken the nail and you will find that they will break more easily as a result. Avoid harsh metal files. File every nail tip from the corner to center but don't file deep into the corners. Leave the cuticle alone. Cutting it invites infection on the nail's tissue. Short nails are easier to maintain. Don't torture nails by using them to scrap, pick, scrub, pull or open things. Use something else please! Nails may be craving something If your nails are weak, splitting, fragile etc, the problem could be traced back to an inadequate water intake. Most people don't drink nearly enough water. Drink up!!

** Grooming **

Wear gloves when washing the dishes or scrubbing dirt because immersing hands in water &coming into contact with chemials found in most cleaning agents can make nails brittle. Apply a good hand &nail lotion on your hands & nails to protect &moisturize them. Dry nails tend to crack &split. File your nails instead of clipping them (unless you need to shorten a big part) @ a 45-degree angle. A good "clipping" moment would be after a shower or bath where nails are much softer or you can also soak your hands in a bowl of lukewarm water first before you clip.

Nail Painting

Painting nails can protect them from being damaged. Paint nails in a well-ventilated room ( near an open window or switch on a fan). Shake the bottle of polish well or roll between your palms before opening. Apply a layer of base coat (clear nail polish will also do) before painting over with a colored polish. Give every nail 3 strokes of polish, starting either from the center-left-right or from right-center-left, it's really your preference. 2 layers of nail polish is enough on each nail. Too many layers could just turn messy. Allow the polish to dry in between coats - it prevents the trapping of air bubbles &allows each coat to stay smooth. Add a top coat (clear nail polish) to protect the polish &keep nail under wraps away from the sun. Avoid painting redos with the help of a foam nail separator. Too many layers of polish robs the nail's breathing space so just keep it. When that bottle of nail polish thickens, just add a few drops of thinner. Dark colored polish show off more painting errors than pale colored ones. Use acetone-free nail varnish remover. Acetone (alcohol) dries nails &can make them brittle over time. Lemon concentrate is also able to remove polish from your nails. A bottle of nail polish should be kept in a cool &dry place, out of the sun. Storing nail polish in a refrigerator can keep it's consistency just right.

*How To Give Yourself A Manicure*

Whether you prefer your nails to be long or short, they can still look stunning with a little know-how.
1. Wash and dry your hands.
2. Using a double-sided emery board, file nails using a gentle stroke. Avoid corners of your nails as this can weaken them.
3. Begin to shape your nails. The most popular shape to use is oval, but choose what is most suited to your hand and finger shape.
4. Check to see how well you have done. Run your nails over an old pair of pantyhose. Your nails should not snag the hose.
5. Apply a softener to your cuticles. Allow to site for a minute or so.
6.Transfer hands to a bowl of warm water and soak for an additional few minutes.
7. Gently push back the cuticles. This should not be painful. If hangnails are present, carefully clip them.
8. Apply hand lotion and begin to massage the palm of your hand with the thumb of your other hand. This will help to circulate the blood. Work your way over the remainder of the hand and then repeat giving equal time to the other hand.
9. Before color is applied to nails, they must be cleaned and the easiest way to do this is with an orange stick that has been wrapped with cotton. Dip into nail polish remover and then rub over the surface of the nail. Check the nail for any creamy residue. When none remains, your nails will be ready for polishing.
10. Time for color. Pick up a small amount of polish on your brush and paint one stroke down the center of your nail. Your brush should hold just enough color to accomplish this. Stroke the sides of the nail and you are done. The nail should be completely colored in three strokes. Allow to set for a minute or so before applying the second coat.
11. Wait until polish is set (dry to the touch) and then apply the top coat. Don't skip this step as it not only adds life to your manicure, it will protect your nails as well.
12. Sanitize all of your equipment with alcohol and when they are dry, store them away until the next manicure.

*Tips*

*For those of you who have trouble growing out your nails, because they're always breaking I have a good tip for you. Buy a small bottle of nail glue and put it on the tips of your nails then apply polish over it. This makesthem rock hard and keeps them from chipping.

*Nail polish can be stored in the fridge. If your nail polish is too thick, try thinning with a polish thinner. To prevent the cap from sticking , coat it with a little Vaseline to prevent this from happening.