Beauty Blog

What are Acrylic nails? Acrylic is one of the most common and the strongest artificial nail systems currently available in the market. It is created by using a cross-linked polymer technology. Once the acrylic is bonded (through polymerization) to the nail, it hardens to add strength, length, and thickness to the nail. Who is Best Suited? In Beauty and Nail technology, we learn that acrylic is best suited for clients who lead a very active lifestyle, clients who use their hands a lot in their...

Strip lashes are false eyelashes that cover the entire lash line with one pre-styled strip. They are a one-size-fits-all lash that can be cut to fit any eye shape. They are easy to apply, care for and If you love the look of long or voluminous lashes but you don’t want to commit to individual lashes then strip lashes are just the thing for you! They can be taken off easily everyday, meaning you have the freedom in choosing a variety of styles to compliment your PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP look every...

Is Glycerin Good? When the skin needs moisture, health and skincare therapists will often times reach for glycerin, but why? Glycerin has been used in the health and skincare industry since its conception, due to its superior hydrating qualities, among other qualities. What is Glycerin? Glycerin is a thick, transparent liquid which is derived from the fat of plants and animals or is manufactured. As a beauty therapist, glycerin will hydrate and moisturize the skin by acting as a humectant...

Whether it’s for glam, corporate events, or even for a plain selfie for that instagram post of the day, having nice lashes is now considered a must-have in anyPROFESSIONAL MAKEUP routine. Women are getting creative and instilling their own style to their eyelash routine.There was a time in the not-too-distant past when your highlighter needed to blind out the sun, your eyebrows needed to look like Nike ticks and your eyelashes needed to look like they could fly away.But post-pandemic,...

The beauty industry has seen it all when it comes to lashes, like magnifying mascaras, growth serums, and lash perming to name a few. But no trend has been as popular as eyelash extensions. When creating a makeup look, the lashes are one of the most important aspects to complete the look. Let’s take a look at the different options you can choose from.Lash Extensions Eyelash extensions are semi-permanent fibres that are attached to your natural eyelashes to make your lashes look longer, fuller,...

Cosplay has become a growing art form around the world in all pop cultures. Cosplay involves the process of using costumes, makeup, and hair styling to impersonate fictional characters. Many Cosplayers with a HEALTH AND SKINCARE / HAIR AND BEAUTY/ HAIDRESSING qualification have exclaimed how having a beauty, make-up and hairstyling background has assisted them in achieving great character design and cosplay outcomes. It is beneficial to have a sound foundation of knowledge on how to take care...