205 Brush - By MAC Cosmetics

One of the girls at the MAC counter talked me into trying this brush. You can use it for applying your mascara by putting the mascara directly on the brush or you can use it to separate your eyelashes after applying mascara. I prefer to use it for separation. The bristles are softer at the tip and get more coarse toward the base of the brush. As long as you keep the brush clean, it works great.

MAC Cosmetics - Artists In Action

MAC Cosmetics have a lot of excellent products. They also have some great make-up artists who work with them. On their website you can find a few "how-to" videos where they show their "Artists In Action". So go check it out, learn some new techniques, and enjoy!
http://www.maccosmetics.com/makeup_artistry/8858/Video/index.tmpl

Incoco How To Video

Here are the how-to videos for the dry nail polish. I don't file mine I just fold the strip tightly over the end of the nail then gently tear excess away.



This one is for the French Manicure. They also have just the tips available for purchase.

Nail Patch - By Sephora

Here is another dry nail polish I've tried. It worked great as well. They are normally $10 at Sephora but a few colors are on sale for $5. They lasted a long time and came off easily with nail polish remover. A tip is to warm them by rubbing them back-and-forth in your hands before taking them out of the silver package, that way they bend more easily.

Dry Nail Applique French Manicure Tips - By Incoco

 I like the look of French tips, but I have a hard time getting the lines straight when I paint them on. Well, thanks to Incoco I don't have that problem anymore. These are great! They are easy to apply. You just pick a size that fits your nail, rub it on, then bend the excess over the top of your nail and it comes off...then, if you want add a clear top coat and there you have it, the perfect french tip! You can pick these up at Walgreen's and they're even on sale...$2.99 instead of $3.99, plus if you use the $1 off coupon, that's $1.99, even better!

Dry Nail Applique - By Incoco

I just discovered dry nail polish, and I love it...since I'm the type who spends forever painting my nails only to end up bumping or nicking my nails before they're dry. One of the brands I've tried is Incoco. They're great! And if you go to their website you can get step-by-step instructions and tips on how to best apply them. They're easy to apply and they come off with regular fingernail polish remover. No more waiting around for your nails to dry! :) They also have a coupon for $1 off at Walgreens. These are definitely worth trying and cheaper than getting your nails done...plus they have a lot of fun, cool colors.

Guest Review - Cloud 9 Blowout by Brocato

My hair girl told me about Brocato's cloud 9 blowout a couple of cuts ago but I don't always take product recommendations from stylists - who knows what their motivations are. After noticing that my hair girl uses this every time she cuts my hair I figured there must be a reason for her loyalty so I bought it. I use it while my hair is damp and not only does my hair feel stronger, smell great, and dry faster, I don't have to use a gloss when I'm done. It's an all-in-one that produces great results. - by LG