So you’ve washed your hair, given it a quick blowdry at home, but the style doesn’t look as finished and polished as when you leave the salon. You want more shine, more smoothness and for the ends to look healthy and hydrated. So, what should you do?Well clearly you need to get your mitts on to KMS Silk Sheen Polishing Serum!

 

 

 

 

 

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Chola Style

chola7Mexican culture is diverse, rich and beautiful, with many colourful and creative hair and make up styles created for a variety of cultural celebrations and sub-cultures.

In this blog we take a look at the key hair and makeup features of Chola women. The look is feminine yet assertive and is a thing to be celebrated. So lets take a look at the emblematic hair, makeup and dress of this fashion statment/identity…

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If you haven’t read Part 1 then go to this link. SHORT HAIRSTYLES FOR WOMEN-The Bob-Part 1 HOW DO YOU KEEP SHORT HAIRSTYLES FOR WOMEN INTERESTING? TRY THE WAVED BOB!

bob cut

Don’t call me Bob!

If you’re looking to update your hairstyle and scared of going shorter, the short hairstyle for women affectionately known as The Bob might be a great option.

But the prospect of The Bob haircut has been sufficient to strike fear in the hearts of women. Many clients coming to Lily Jackson Hair & Makeup are looking for a change – “Do anything” they say, “but don’t give me a bob!”. By this they mean the one length hairstyle, with or without a fringe, that falls anywhere between the chin and shoulder. Read more

 

eighties makeupWith spring fast approaching it’s time to sort through your wardrope and pack away your winter woolies and while your at it enjoy a bit of inspiration from the team at Lily Jackson with whats in store for hair and makeup this spring. Read more

makeup primer

applying makeup primerPrimer is used to prepare the skin for makeup application. After cleansing, toning and moisturizing the fourth step is to prime.

Primers contain ingredients that aid in making the skin a smooth, even and hydrated surface to which make up will adhere fluidly and evenly. Not only do they help you achieve a seamless makeup application, at the same time they give your make up longevity.

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contour makeup

In Contour Makeup: Part One we explored skin prep, matte/satin foundation finish and using a monotone colour palette to create the Contoured Makeup Looks Abbey Lee Kershaw and Delta Goodrem have both worn on the covers of Australian Vogue. Now lets look into the final four attributes of this on trend make up style…

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perfect poutThere are a few tricks to creating the perfect lined and painted lips, whether it be stunning red lips you are after, or the latest fashion shades ranging fuschia, burgundy or aurbergine. Let’s go step-by-step to create the perfect pout no matter which shade you choose or whether you’re after a modern matte finish or a gloss that makes them pop!

 

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cutting your own hair

OMG, we cannot believe the poor advice given by amateur bloggers and the like saying you should do this.

Why?

Well, we have one question for you – How much did you pay for the scissors you are about to use on your hair? If the answer is less than several hundred dollars, you may as well use a blunt kitchen knife to chop your hair off.  Read more

split ends

split ends on hairHere you will find a whole bevvy of HAIRY questions we get asked and our honest answers and professional advice. This article is dedicated to Hair, Hair Problems and Tips on getting the best out of your visits to your hairdresser

Do you really want to keep hair like this on your head? Read more