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Amazing results in our 10 Years Younger Makeover at Lily Jackson Hair & Makeup

Amazing results in our 10 Years Younger Makeover at Lily Jackson Hair & Makeup

After a few hours of relaxation for our client, and some inspiring work from our Director Julie Peacocke, our client is left feeling and looking ten years younger!

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Salon Owner/Director Julie Peacocke transforming our clients hairstyle for the 10 Years Younger Series

Salon Owner/Director Julie Peacocke transforming our client’s hairstyle for the 10 Years Younger Series

The consultation is an integral part of our service offering at Lily Jackson Hair and Makeup. Taking this step in tune with our clients wants and needs at the very beginning of your hair booking ensures our clients feel their most beautiful walking out of the salon.

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Salon Owner/Director Julie Peacocke starting our 10 Years Younger Series

Salon Owner/Director Julie Peacocke starting our 10 Years Younger Series

In this 5 part series you’ll see how we’ve made our client feel 10 years younger! A session with one of our great stylists really can help you get the most out of your hair everyday.

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makeup brushes…Plus a Few More to Turn Your Make Up Technique into Pro!

There are so many makeup brushes on the market to choose from, just as there are brands and types of makeup. The right shaped brush makes a huge difference in applying your make up and makes it so much easier.  Your makeup technique will go up a notch and you will be amazed with the professional looking results you’ll obtain from using the right shaped brush.

So here is my advice on the brushes you really need to prevent you from wasting money on brushes you may not use or that don’t perform…

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Some ingredchemical-free cosmetic productients in cosmetics are known to be toxic to our bodies. It baffles me as to why scientists would ever think of including them in products that we apply directly on our skin, and why it is legal!

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natural beautyThe makeup industry is booming and shows little sign of slowing down.  Research indicates that even in times of financial hardship, women will purchase makeup items as a special treat.

 

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pin-up girl makeupWe recently did the hair and make up for a client who was heading out to be the star model for a Pin-Up style photoshoot. This inspired me to write a HOW TO for you to recreate the look yourself, so read on to find out the key attributes of Pin-Up Girl Make Up…

 

 

 

 

 

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pink ombre eyes

 Ombre is a real buzz-word in the hair and bridal industry at the moment and it can also be translated into makeup. The smokey eye effect is the “ombre” of eye shadow styles, working traditionally from white to grey to black from the inside corner of the eye to the outer corner. So in fact, makeup artists could be said to be the founders of ombre colour (besides mother-earth of course!), since they have been creating the perfect shade and blend of colour on the lids of eyes for decades! Now we are seeing it in many creative fields. Keep reading to find out more… Read more

day to night makeupMost of us lead busy lives, juggling work, family and leisure, and when it comes to transforming your make up from day to evening it doesn’t have to take a lot of time to get you looking great!  Here are some tips on how to add drama to your make up for an evening look, not starting from scratch, but from your everyday wear. Read more

how to use concealer

Concealer is a highly pigmented product designed to camouflage skin imperfections. It has a dense level of mineral content to provide heavy colour coverage. The most common reason to conceal is to even out skin tone and eliminate any flaws. Concealers do wonders for unsightly blemishes, darkness under the eyes, redness, pigmentation, scars and even tattoos.

Once you know how and where to apply your concealer you’ll wonder how you did without it! For a little time spent in front of the mirror and having a good eye for colour, you can make your skin woes disappear, literally!

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