Girl? Are Mink Lashes Even Worth It?

     Hey girl! So as you guys know I am a makeup artist and peak (prom and wedding) season is upon me.  With that I have noticed a lot of my clients and potential clients have inquired about mink lashes.   So Ive decided to post a quick hey girl hey about them.

     Mink lashes are made from the shedding or tail of the Siberian or Chinese mink, a very small and cute animal related to the outer.  I have never owned a Mink fur before (everybody ain't able) however mink fur is said to be very soft, thick and super durable.  I have no clue who looked at the shedding and said hmmmm lets put these on our eye lashes….but I thank them.  Mink lashes are very popular because they're fluffy, which give them their natural and full appearance. They blend very easily with your real lashes without the need of mascara. Also unlike silk or synthetic fiber lashes Mink lashes can be reused up to 25 times heeeeey can we say monies worth!!!!! They are super glamorous and really help to bring a brides look together. They retail at around $15-$50 for a basic hand made pair.  However I have heard of Beyonce paying $300 a pair for hers.

     I personally think mink lashes are worth it for that special occasion.  However you can get you a nice pair of faux mink lashes usually made of silk and synthetic fibers.  I actually just found a few nice pairs from eBay.  Also you can stack a pair of human hair lashes together (something I do often) to achieve the desired look as well.  Real quick if you are a makeup artist who charges $35-$75 for a full face you would need to use mink lashes as an add on service. The cost for a pair of lashes is nearly half the cost of the service.  So with that being said I usually add on an extra $50 for a pair of mink lashes or have the client provide them. I will talk about surcharges and add ons a a makeup artist at a later date.

     How to tell the real from the fake honestly you would have to be very familiar with mink fur to know the difference. I mean they hare made from sheddings, I know I can't tell real hair sheddings from weave.  No but for serious a huge tell tell sign is pricing a vendor selling mink lashes for $2 probably would need to get the side eye.  I Also stick with reputable companies and read reviews as well so you don't get got. Always look for reviews of the company on youtube first trust me you will always find a review on youtube.  I hope this helps to answer the questions about mink lashes.

Where can I buy some mink lashes:

glamlashes.bigcartel.com


 

Happy Belated New Year

     Hey girl heeeeeeeey! It's been a whole good year since I last posted anything, I think its been long enough. I get all the emails and I promise I haven't given up blogging/vlogging. This is just a quick update on what I've been doing etc. Well most of you know I graduated last January and completed the proper steps to become a licensed Esthetician. Ya girl done messed around and got her teeth fixed lol I'll talk about that later. I have a new fur baby named Casey he is a pit bull/Shar Pei mix and girl I drive a school bus during the day (random I know lol).  Life has been really good to me and I'm happy to be back to what I love BLOGGING!

     Now I know you had to of noticed the name change formally yahgirltiffy! The name change is due to me growing up y'all and yahgirltiffy really was made in fun. Yvonne is my grandmothers name so that's where the name Yvonne's Daughter came from. I feel that sums up who I am pretty well. This blog will still have the same content just more family/life style focused if that makes sense. I don't have much more to talk about! Post will be made every week on mondays. Thank you all who continues to support me through all these years!!!!

PEACE LOVE AND HAIR GREASE!!!!!

Beauty Tip | How to avoid clogged pores from wearing foundation.

Beauty Tip

preventing breakouts from makeup

     Heeeeey! I haven't posted in a month of Sunday's first off I want to say HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I have been so busy with life a lot has changed in my life and it has all been for the good. I'll feel you guys in at a later time. Anyways this is going to be a beauty tip for all my makeup lovers out there that are constantly getting breakouts from wearing makeup. 

  

     I love makeup however I have large pores that are prone to getting clogged up and inflamed. I would try foundation after foundation and end up hating it because it would break me out. So like most people I thought I had sensitive skin and couldn't wear foundation. It wasn't until I went to school and learned the word comedogenic. Comedogenic means its pore clogging meaning it has a ingredient(s) in it that will clog your pores aka it cause ACNE. So I started to look for foundations that were non comedogenic that took out basically all drug store brands and left me with only a few companies, who's foundation I could wear. That is when I realized about 95% of the foundation on the market is comedogenic. Below is a List of Comedogenic Ingredients that can cause acne.Unfortunately, they are commonly found in makeup, suntan lotions, cleansers and even acne products! So avoiding these ingredients can me nearly impossible so I have found a routine that has really helped stop my breakouts after wearing makeup.

My Skin Care Routine:

THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP IS NEVER SLEEP IN MY MAKEUP EVER!!!!!

1.Cleanse face with a make up wipe

2. 2nd cleanse with a oil base cleanser for sensitive skin

3. I then use my Murad vitamin C cleanser with a face brush

4. Tone 

5. apply serum

6. Moisturize

Depending on what day of the week I also use a gel masque.

*Cleansers aren't as important as the makeup and lotions you are leaving on your skin all day. ONE EXCEPTION: Cleansers with Sodium Laurel Sulfate will leave a film on your skin ALL day long. This is the worst problem with most cleansers. 

People with normal/dry skin, that aren't prone to break outs usually don't have a problem with most ingredients on the list.

Ingredients that are Comedogenic:

High	Acetylated Lanolin
High	Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
High	Algae Extract
High	Algin
Medium	Almond Oil
Medium	Apricot Kernel Oil
Medium	Arachidic Acid
Medium	Ascorbyl Palmitate
Medium	Avocado Oil
Medium	Azulene
Medium	Behenic acid
Medium	Benzaldehyde
Medium	Benzoic Acid
Medium	BHA
High	Bismuth oxychloride may cause cystic acne
High	Butyl Stearate
Medium	Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
Medium	Cajeput Oil
Medium	Camphor
Medium	Capric Acid
Medium	Caprylic acid
High	Carrageenans
Medium	Cetearyl Alcohol
High	Cetearyl Alcohol + Ceteareth 20
Medium	Cetyl Alcohol
Medium	Chamomile
High	Coal tar
High	Cocoa Butter
High	Coconut Butter
High	Coconut Oil
High	Colloidal Sulfur
High	Corn Oil
High	Cotton Aws Oil
High	Cotton Seed Oil
High	Crisco
High	D & C Red # 17
Medium	D & C Red # 19
High	D & C Red # 21
High	D & C Red # 3
High	D & C Red # 30
High	D & C Red # 36
Medium	D & C Red #27
Medium	D & C Red #40
High	Decyl Oleate
High	Dioctyl Succinate
High	Disodium Monooleamido PEG 2-Sulfosuccinate
High	Ethoxylated Lanolin
High	Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Medium	Evening Primrose Oil
High	Glyceryl Stearate SE -MUST have SE after the stearate
High	Glyceryl-3-Disostearate-(MUST have a "3" with it)
Medium	Grape Seed Oil (extract is OK)
High	Hexadecyl Alcohol
Medium	Hexylene Glycol
High	Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
High	Isocetyl Stearate
High	Isodecyl Oleate
High	isoproply linoleate
High	Isopropyl Isosterate
High	Isopropyl lanolate
High	Isopropyl Myristate
High	Isopropyl Palmitate
High	isostearic acid
High	isostearyl acid
High	Isostearyl Isostearate
High	Isostearyl Neopentanoate
High	lanolic acid
High	Laureth 23
High	Laureth 4
High	Lauric Acid
High	Linseed oil
High	Mink Oil
High	Myreth 3 myrstate
High	Myristic Acid
High	Myristyl Lactate
High	Myristyl Myristate
High	Octyl Palmitate
High	Octyl Stearate
Medium	Octyldodecanol
High	Oleic Acid
Medium	Oleth-10
High	Oleth-3
High	Oleyl Alcohol
Medium	Olive Oil (but Olive Oil Extract is OK)
Medium	Palmitic Acid
Medium	Peach Kernel Oil
Medium	Peanut Oil
Medium	PEG 100 Distearate
Medium	PEG 150 Distearate
High	PEG 16 Lanolin
High	PEG 200 Dilaurate
Medium	Peg 75 lanolin
High	PEG 8 Stearate
Medium	Pentarythrital Tetra Isostearate
Medium	PG Dipelargonate
Medium	PG Dipelargonate
High	PG Monostearate
High	Polyglyceryl-3-Disostearate (the "3" must be present)
High	Potassium Chloride
High	PPG 2 Myristyl Propionate
High	Propylene Glycol Monostearate
High	Red Algae
Medium	Sandalwood Seed Oil
Medium	Sesame Oil
High	Shark Liver Oil
High	Salt - Table Salt or Sodium Chloride
High	Sodium Laureth Sulfate
High	Sodium Lauryl Sulfate-leaves a film on skin-clogs pores
High	Solulan 16
High	Sorbitan Oleate
High	Sorbitan Sesquinoleate
High	Soybean Oil
High	Steareth 10
Medium	Steareth 2
Medium	Steareth 20
Medium	Stearic Acid
High	Stearic Acid Tea
Medium	Stearyl Alcohol
High	Stearyl Heptanoate
High	Sulfated Castor Oil
High	Sulfated Jojoba Oil (Jojoba beads are OK)
High	Syearyl Heptanoate
Medium	Tocopherol (Tocopherol Acetate is OK)
Medium	Triethanolamine
Medium	Vitamin A Palmitate-(ONLY this form of Vitamin A)
High	Wheat Germ Glyceride
High	Wheat Germ Oil
High	Xylene

 

I Did The Big Chop Again!!!

I Big Chopped Again

     As I'm sure you already know I did a second big chop after 3+ years of being completely natural.  This decision came out the blue a week after my wedding I had so many emotions going through my head.  I will fill you guys in a later post down the the line.  However those feelings lead to me going to my old salon where I used to get my hair fried dyed and slayed to the side. However this time I was walking on the Barber side of the salon. The barber who has known me for years was very shocked that I wanted to cut all my hair off. He kept asking me was I sure and honestly I have never felt so sure in my life.  I remember after I did my first big chop always feeling as if I should have just got my fade instead of the mini fro. Back then I was scared of what people would say and I couldn't do it.  This time around it was a lot different I did not care what anybody thought.  So I sat in the barbers chair and he went to work and after I felt so free.  I know that sounds so cliche but its true.  I had just gotten married and felt like cutting my hair was starting a new chapter in my life, matter fact it felt like it was the beginning of a whole new book.  I love the fact that I have grown into this woman who is not defined by my appearance I can rock anything.

   I would like this post to encourage anyone out there that may be thinking about doing a big chop.  This short style may not be something that works for you.  However short or long you want you hair just do it.  I honestly think there is nothing more beautiful then wearing your natural hair texture.  Because I am a black woman I am exotic my look is timeless and I can rock anything. From weave,braids or a low cut fade.  I feel so sexy with my hair and honestly I think it matures me.  I could care less about my critics or what anybody thinks.  Honestly getting married had a lot to do with this decision and over coming my personal insecurities.  I do plan on growing my hair out again once I become pregnant until then I will keep rocking the fade. May God continue to bless us all thanks for reading stay beautiful and be inspired.

The Benefits of Protein Treatments on Damaged Hair!!

     

     You may have heard about or seen protein treatments for hair, with the promise of strengthening dry damaged hair.  So you think to your self hmmmm I want to try this.  The big question is should you? Are protein treatments good for your hair?  The answer is it depends if you have colored treated hair,relaxed or heat styled hair.  Then yes a protein treatment would be very beneficial to you.  However if your hair is chemical free then a protein treatment may have little to no benefit for your hair.  You actually may end up causing more harm then good to your hair.  Too much protein in your hair will cause your hair to become dry, brittle and it WILL break off.  The reason being is your hair is made up of a very tough protein called keratin.  When your style your hair such as relaxing,coloring and heat style you break down that protein. This causes your hair to become weak and to break/shed.  A monthly or bimonthly protein treatment on chemically processed hair will help your hair bounce back.  This is especially good for those naturals that like to straighten their hair with heat.

Speaking of naturals that like to straighten their hair with heat.  I got a Dominican blow out this past summer on my hair.  It was very beautiful and I loved my results the only problem was I had heat damage.  Contrary to what you may have heard about heat damaged hair.  It can not be reversed the only way to fix it is by cutting the damaged hair.  Well my heat damage was pretty bad and although I preach that its just hair and it will grow back.  I did not want to cut all my hair off again I mean really why did I have to get heat damage? Well remember that is the risk of heat style no matter how much heat protection you use.  It is always a possibility that your hair just my get damaged.  So what I did to get my hair back to its healthy state. I began doing monthly protein treatments on my hair.  I also wore protective styles (still do) all winter.  I cut my hair every 6-8 weeks.  This helped me to get rid of the damaged ends without losing my length.  I still have a few more trims to go before I am completely damaged free.  Once My hair is back to normal I will stop doing protein treatments all together.  Unless i decide I want to dye my hair a pretty red color after the wedding *hint hint.

Do I Need a Protein Treatment in My Hair?

If you have any of these signs, try a protein treatment and follow a regular protein regimen right away:

• Loss of elasticity - Hair in good condition can stretch under normal conditions without breaking. If you're wondering about the elasticity in your hair, try this test: stretch wet hair and see if it easily snaps back without breaking. If it does, your hair is in good shape. If you stretch it and it breaks easily, you need to increase the protein in your hair.
• Serious damage - When hair has been over processed with chemicals, it can feel and look like seaweed when it's wet. When dry, it may feel like a rough Brillo pad. This isn't regular dryness that black hair is prone to. Although black hair may not feel exactly like silk, healthy hair is soft to the touch.
• Severe breakage - This isn't the average hair shedding that everyone experiences on a daily basis. Regular shedding often comes out in a comb or brush. When your hair breaks due to weakness, you'll find strands of it everywhere; on your pillow, on the back of your seat, on your shirt. It may make a snapping or popping sound when you comb it.

For severe damage, a protein treatment may hold off the inevitable and prevent shedding all over the place, but eventually you should cut off all of your damaged hair. This is the only way to enjoy healthy hair over your entire head.

Spring Makeup/Fashion Trends 2014

Hey Loves its officially spring, now if we can only get mother nature to get the memo already.  When I think of spring I like to skip the April showers and go right to the May flowers. I like to think of big bold flowers and pastel colors. Spring is like the best season ever it incorporates both winter and summer. You are able to wear a nice flirty summer dress with a beautiful cardigan on top. I have gathered a few pictures from the web that I think will be big trends this season.

COLOR!!!!

This spring you will see lots of color bold bright colors so don't be afraid to stand out!

The pointed toe pump is back and better then ever

You will see alot of orange lips Orange is for sure the stand out color for Spring 2014

As for me you will see alot of color blocking and fresh face makeup with a bold lip this spring. I plan to wear my hair in long braids this entire season. As far as my shoe I love that the pump as made a comeback. You will for sure see me rocking a nice 4 inc pump this season.  However my go to spring show will always be a nice flat or wedge! What will you be rocking this spring?

Products used in Makeup Demo

     Hey loves her is a full list of products used in my recent Makeup Demo on my Youtube channel.

Brows:
Eye Brows: Mac Brow Pencil in the color Spiked
Anastasia Beverley Hills Brow Dip in the color Chocolate
Concealer Palette to shape Brows came from aliexpress.com

Eyes:
Eyes: Urban Decay Primer Potion in the color Eden
Brow Bone High Light Mac eye shadow in the Color Arena
1st Crease color:  from my elf palette
2nd crease/transition color:  Milk Chocolate from The Two Faced Chocolate Palette
Inner Tear Duck Lid Color:  Champagne Truffle from The Two Faced Chocolate Bar Palette
2nd Lid Color:  Strawberry Bon Bon from The Two Faced Chocolate Bar Palette
Outter V Color:  Black Forest Truffle from The Two Faced Chocolate Bar Palette
Liquid Liner: Wet Wild in Black
Lower Lash Line Liner: NYC eye liner pencil in Black
False Lashes: Red Cherry #43

Face:
Foundation Primer: Benefit Porefessional Primer
Under Eye Concealer: MAC mineralize  concealer in the color NC45
Foundation: Mac Match Master in the color 7.0
Contour: Mac Blush in the color Razin
Concealer used to highlight is a no name concealer palette
Loose Setting Powder: Ben Nye in the color Banana
Blush: NYX mosaic powder blush in the color Paradise
2nd highlight: Physician Formula  Pearl powder
Setting Spray: NYX Dewy finish Setting Spray

Lips:
Lip Liner: NYX in the color Pinky
Lip Stick: Mac Girl About Town
Lip Gloss: NYX in the Color Addis

Tools Used: My makeup brush set by Pueen can be purchased from Amazon.com and My Beauty Blender can be purchased from Sephora.


FULL LIST of sites you can purchase all items used to create this look.

Sephora.com
Ulta
nyxcosmetics.com
maccosmetics.com
eyeslipsface.com
aliexpress.com
loveyelashes.com
Amazon.com