{"id":1867,"date":"2011-01-21T10:05:43","date_gmt":"2011-01-21T17:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.heatherbarton.com\/?p=1867"},"modified":"2025-11-02T21:21:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T04:21:24","slug":"good-tips-for-the-beauty-newbie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heatherbarton.com\/?p=1867","title":{"rendered":"Good Tips for the beauty newbie"},"content":{"rendered":"

I found an interesting article in a beauty magazine.\u00a0 (Hey.. it was accidentally delivered… to my mother… I SWEAR!)\u00a0\u00a0 In any case, it answered at least ONE question I’d been pondering.\u00a0 And I realized some of the info was worth passing along.<\/strong><\/p>\n

TIPPING<\/em>:\u00a0 Apparently, you’re supposed to tip EVERYONE who you come in contact with, except the owners<\/em> (oh, gee thank god for THAT\u00a0 one), at a high end beauty shop.\u00a0 Which is why I go to a low end shop where there IS no coat check, separate shampoo person, & assistant who blow dries.\u00a0 That’s all done by the same person at my shop.. so I just tip her 20%.\u00a0 Done deal. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Although it did state that the average tip for a manicure is $5.00 even if you’re just getting a $10 quickie at the local mall.\u00a0 Makes it worthwhile to just get the Mani\/Pedi deal if you’re going to spend $15.00 anyway!\u00a0 Cuz, yes, if I don’t do it myself (or have Sex God do it) then I go to the local mall for my mani\/pedi.
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HAIR STYLISTS<\/em>:\u00a0 Go with a clear idea of what you want seems redundant.\u00a0 We all THINK we know, but get all vague and kinda hopeful the stylist will pull a Next Top Model<\/em> make-over suggestion.\u00a0\u00a0 So bring in a magazine picture.\u00a0 Better yet, bring in a pix you have of a style you’ve worn that you like! <\/em> And if you don’t like the job they do, tell them before you leave to give them a chance to fix it.\u00a0 Hopefully they won’t make it worse!\u00a0 Not bad advice.\u00a0 But remember also, if you can only afford to cut your hair 3-4 times a year tell your stylist so they can give you a low-maintenance cut. <\/strong><\/p>\n

FACIALS:<\/em> I loved this one, made me giggle<\/em>.\u00a0 The first thing right off they tell you to be honest if you are using any chemicals like Retin A on your face.\u00a0 THEN they tell you to also STOP using Retin A 3 days before a peel or laser treatment and a week before facial waxing.\u00a0 I’m thinking.. if you’re using BOTH are you a little obsessed? <\/strong><\/p>\n

MASSAGE:<\/em> The only useful suggestion in this part was the dose of common sense to NOT worry about hair or stubble or whether you nails or toenails look good.\u00a0 The massage therapists isn’t judging you… she’s working!\u00a0 lol\u00a0 Besides the lights are too low to see anything clearly!
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And Finally… WAXING<\/em>:\u00a0 Here’s where the nuggets of info just fell and fell.\u00a0 Tell them upfront if you want a Brazilian not just a Bikini so they can schedule the right length of time for your appointment.\u00a0 Very good tip.\u00a0 And no matter how unkempt you feel DO NOT trim before a waxing.\u00a0 The waxer will do it if needed.\u00a0 As a matter of fact don’t shave the area for 3 weeks prior to a waxing.\u00a0 And remember a Brazilian needs full nudity, so no shyness.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Which was exactly the question I’d been contemplating.\u00a0 WHEN to spend the outrageous sum to try a Brazilian and what do I need to know before hand. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Besides the fact its going to hurt!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lucky for me I kinda like that kind of “take it” type of hurt. \ud83d\ude09
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