Q-tips- a beauty tool must have!

One of my all-time fave beauty tools is Q-tips! There's the regular round tip ones that I grew up with that I use to help smudge my eyeliner for a smoky look.

There's also the Precision Tips that I have found incredibly useful for helping my DIY manicures- dip the tip in nail polish remover to clean the edges. I also use this when applying red lipstick or any color that needs complete precision. It's so easy for the extra lip color to smudge outside your lips, so it's helpful to fix those boo-boos.

If you're on the go, they also offer Q-tips in a handy-dandy travel case! No need to put them in ziplock baggies or even loosely in your cosmetics bag. It helps to prevent germs as well as ensure you have enough of a supply for each time you use them!

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Makeup Brushes You Need!

The Makeup Brushes You Need Now

See which 7 makeup brushes are the only ones you need

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup brushes article Investing in and using the right makeup brushes and tools will not only give you a flawless makeup look, but help save money in the long run -- no more wasting your cash on unnecessary products. With these seven brushes, you can do it all. See brushes now

Bridal Series #4: Get Picture Ready with the Christi Harris Eyebrow Kit

On your wedding day, make sure all eyes are on you and that your eyebrows are picture-ready!
Eyebrows are an important feature on your face that can really define your face. Born with almost skimpy and shapeless brows, I was pretty excited to try the Christi Harris Precision Brow Planing System. This kit has all that you need to create gorgeous, defined brows without tweezing or dying! Oh and a sweet bonus? These tools also create a smoky, defined eye look!

In addition to this extensive kit, there are instructional videos (click here!) on the website to to achieve your perfect brows. It may look overwhelming but once you know your overall desired brow shape, it's all about filling and defining your brow. The Color Blend Trio (offers 3 shades of brow colors) to match most eyebrow colouring. If you feel one of them isn't your match, the best part is you can blend the three colors together. Experiment on your hand first, if you have to. Pretty soon, you'll get the hang of it!

It's important to know what kind of brow you have. There are 4 general types..
Bushy, Skimpy, Shapeless, and Browless. Which one are you? Shown in the "Advance into your Custom Design" video, you will figure out tips and tricks using the Definer brush to create an outline of how your brow will look like.. Check it out!

The AddaBrow is also a cream, not so waxy texture, that will help fill in those sparse areas and create your brow. It's my fave part of the kit b/c it can miraculously "grow" your brows.


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WIN an Infiniti Pro Conair Hair Dryer!

NY Fashion Week is so close I can just smell the fab new clothes waiting to be strut down the aisles! And if you're in the NYC area & lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the designers or the models after the show, I want you to pay attention to their HAIR! Last Fall I was backstage at Christian Siriano's show and although the makeup was fabulous, the hair-dos were just as impressive. You know that this summer has been quite humid, and you need something powerful to tame your mane.

For the past 2 weeks now, I have been using the new Infiniti Pro by Conair™ 1875-Watt Salon-Performance AC Motor Styling Tool, which puts all my other hairdryers I have ever used to shame. This light-weight hairdryer uses an alternating current motor which makes the noise that only salon hair dryers ever seem to make. It also dries my hair a lot quicker than my other Conair hairdyer I picked up at Walmart last year. What I like most about this is that I feel like I'm getting my hair done at a salon at a fraction of the cost, with a similar powerful tool. Also the sleek curvy handling makes it easier to hold!

Features of the Infiniti Pro Conair Hair Dryer include 3 heat settings (Hot, Warm, Cool) and 2 Speeds (High, Low). There's also a "COOL" setting which is PERFECT for the hot, humid days when you need anything but more hot hair to dry your hair. Also great for setting curls!

Enter this giveaway to win your very own Infiniti Pro Conair Hair Dryer by leaving a comment below, telling me why YOU need a new hair dryer! (Limited to US residents only. (1) Prize provided by Conair's PR agency.)

Ends: 10/15/2010 12 MIDNIGHT EST.
****** Contest is now over*****
Congrats to....... Entry #2 Timbo!

Can't wait? Get yours today at your local store or at http://www.conairdryer.com/, for an average retail price of $38.99. The other Conair hairdryer I bought at Walmart was about $30 and didn't have all the settings like this one. Great deal!

Try Before you Buy in NYC! Stop by Grand Central's Vanderbilt Hall to get a free demo/blow-out/curl! Details at: http://www.conairbeautypatrol.com/



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Best Tools for the Best Hair

The Best Tools for the Best Hair

Make your hair look like a hairstylist by did it by picking up these tools

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care article Pro stylists are very particular about which blow dryers, brushes, flat irons, etc. they use. Check out this roundup of the hairstyling tools they recommend, so that you can get your best hair -- ever. See tools

15 Things Hair and Makeup Artists Can't Live Without

15 Things Hair and Makeup Artists Can't Live Without

See what they depend on most in their beauty stash

Hair and makeup artists, especially the ones backstage at Fashion Week, have access to tons of products. And even though variety is the spice of life, there are a few things they use constantly and simply can't work without. See what they are, and why you should have them in your makeup bag too. See products

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13 Best Makeup Tools

The 13 Best Makeup Tools

See which brushes, tweezers and eyelash curlers Total Beauty Readers love

Even if you use your fingers to apply most things, all of us have a few tools in our makeup arsenal that we wouldn't want to live without. TotalBeauty.com readers shared their favorite makeup tools, maybe it's time to add a few to your stash? See tools

No. 13: Shiseido Eyelash Curler, $19

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.1

Readers call this "the most perfectly designed eyelash curler …"

No. 12: Too Faced Kabuki Brush, $30

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.3

It "provides fuller coverage than the usual brushes that eat up your powder …"

No. 11: Bare Escentuals Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush, $20

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.3

It is best when you want "skin tone perfection," as it allows …

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Q-tips® Vanity Packs - Beauty Makeovers at a Macy's Near You!

Have you heard of the new Q-tips® Vanity Packs? I got an email in my SPAM folder about a Q-tips® beauty makeover event at Macy's, so I had to check out their website for more information. They are sponsoring makeovers you can get for free (I think) and you can try out a sample of the Vanity Packs. What are Q-tips® Vanity Packs? They are simply stylish dispenser cases with the good, ol' trusty Q-tips you use to remove any make-up on your face that doesn't belong, ie: smeared eyeliner, mascara. These pretty little boxes come in 4 different colors, purple, blue, yellow and red in a floral design. They are kicking off their make-over tour in New York City, on Wednesday, July 29 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Macy's Herald Square. To check out the complete schedule..

Macy's Herald Square
Wednesday, July 29
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
151 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001

Macy's Downtown Minneapolis
Friday, August 14
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
700 On The Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402

Macy's State Street
Friday, August 21
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
111 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60602

Macy's Union Square
Saturday, September 19
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
170 O'Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

Macy's Valley Fair
Saturday, September 19
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2801 Stevens Creek Blvd
San Jose, CA 95101

Macy's Beverly Center
Saturday, September 26
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
8500 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Macy's Sherman Oaks
Saturday, September 26
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
14000 Riverside Dr.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Macy's South Coast Plaza
Saturday, September 26
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
3333 Bristol St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Macy's Westfield Palm Desert
Saturday, September 26
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
72840 Highway 111 # 166
Palm Desert, CA 92260-3333

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Beauty Tools

Pros Spill Their Top 15 Secret Beauty Weapons

They can't make models look hot without these products -- you shouldn't live without them either

Models are born gorgeous but even they need help from beauty pros to look picture perfect. We got the scoop on the key products their makeup artists and hair stylists can't work without. Make sure these secret weapons are in your beauty stash. See products

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