The Brazilian Blowout: Does it Work?

So what exactly is the Brazilian Blowout? A lot of us have heard of it, but don't know exactly how it works. The treatment promises to leave frizzy/curly hair straight, shiny and more manageable for up to 12 weeks. Stars like Nicole Richie and Ashley Tisdale swear by it.

So how does it work? The Brazilian Blowout gives hair a protective layer of protein around the hair shaft which eliminates frizz. After hair is washed, a solution is applied and hair is dried. Hair is then flat ironed to seal in solution, rinsed out, conditioned and blow dried.

The treatment is pretty pricey (it starts at about $350) but the results last for 3 months. To learn more go to www.brazilianblowout.com.

Step by Step Cat Eye

Before you get started with your cat eye application, organize a few essentials. In order to complete a perfect cat eye, you’ll need the following:

Makeup

* Liquid, pencil or powder eyeliner in black or dark brown (liquid is recommended.)
* Eyelash curler, try Shisedio’s fabulous curler.
* Black mascara
* Concealer
* Beige or taupe eye shadow
* Q-tips saturated in eye makeup remover.
* Tweezers


1. First, perfect your palette by removing any stray eyebrow hairs with tweezers.
2. Pat concealer in corners of eyes and lightly underneath to conceal dark circles.
3. Curl lashes with eyelash curler for added definition and lift.
4. Pull eyelid taut and lift at end of eye. With a steady hand, draw a line starting right above the iris, and extend, lifting and thickening the line to the outer eye. With a sweeping motion, flare line up; thickening the line and ending with a sharp point,
5. Brush a taupe or ivory shadow directly above the cat eye extending into the brow bone.
6. Apply 2-3 coats of black mascara.
7. Touch up any smudges with your Q-tips saturated in eye makeup remover.








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