Eyebrow Training Classes - Design the Perfect Brow with our Training Class Online!

Eyebrow Threading Class Online!

2012-01-25T19:08:00.001-05:00

Ever wanted to try eyebrow threading but never knew how to begin? Well, now as part of the EyebrowMBA program you can learn eyebrow threading basics.

Our step-by-step threading lessons are perfect for the beginner threader. We'll show you all you need to know to start practicing this ancient technique. And don't forget, our eyebrow design certification course is all online!

Find out more www.eyebrowmba.com

The Art of Brows - Classes for Beauty Pros!

2011-12-15T11:11:00.004-05:00

Have you ever wondered why some estheticians can do brows really well? What do they know that you don't?
Well, they know that sculpting perfect brows is an art. Anyone can learn the Art of Brows if they know the secrets to great brow design!

We will teach you what insiders know...all of the tricks of the trade! Our studio was recently featured in the cover story, Eyebrow Couture, of Associated Skin Care Professionals' Magazine.

Don't wait any long to master the Art of Brows!

www.eyebrowmba.com

Eyebrow Design Lessons for Pros! Three Quick Lessons for You!

2011-10-19T12:01:00.004-04:00

Want to learn three quick tips to take your eyebrow shaping to the next level? Click here to gain access to three lessons from EyebrowMBA.

Shaping brows will never be a challenge again. Our online brow training course is exactly what you need to design amazing brows on every client, every time.

Whether you tweeze, wax or thread brows, our design class will help you make more money doing what you do!

Eyebrow Training Classes - Learn Eyebrow Design Online!

2011-08-09T16:20:00.001-04:00

Have you ever been terrified when a client asks for an "eyebrow arch"? Well, you are not alone. Many professionals shudder at the thought of reshaping a client's brows. And really, there is no need to be afraid.

Once you have the tools to shape the perfect brow for every client, you will welcome eyebrow shaping to your book, which can add to your take home bottom line!

EyebrowMBA will help you get all of the confidence you need to master eyebrow artistry. Best of all, you can learn it all online!

Check it out to be one of the first to enroll and earn your EyebrowMBA!
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Eyebrow Shaping Certification

2011-07-27T19:17:00.004-04:00

Looking to get certified in the art of eyebrow shaping and design? How about doing it all online?

You have come to the right place! The first online certification program of its kind. All lessons, lectures and videos are online! Once you pass the test, then you will have earned your EyebrowMBA and bragging rights in your salon.

Completely affordable, the course gives you insider tricks that will have you shaping amazing brows on every client, every time.

Check out www.eyebrowmba.com today and be on your way to becoming the best eyebrow artist you can be.

Anti-Fatigue Tweezers

2011-07-27T19:09:00.001-04:00

Have you been looking for a professional tweezer that you can use all day without any fatigue? Well look no further than LaVaque's slant tip tweezer.

It really is like tweezing with air. The precision tip glides across the skin and your fingers will hardly feel any tension. The ease of closure is almost a little hard to get used to, but you will never look back once you have tried LaVaque! They also have tweezers dressed up with gems for the more fashionable brow artist!

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Eyebrow Shaping Class - What You'll Learn in Our Course

2011-07-02T09:12:00.001-04:00

Never be afraid of eyebrow shaping again! Once you know the secrets of great eyebrow design, you will create amazing brows on every client, every time. Through lecture, guides and videos you will gain confidence and perfect your skills. And best of all, the course is all online!

Here is just a taste of what you will learn:

-How to Tweeze Your Way to the Top
-Seven Deadly Shaping Sins to Avoid
-To Wax or Not to Wax...Is that the Only Question?
-Two Secret Lines on the Brow that will Change Everything
-Waxing, Tweezing, Threading...What Should I Learn to Do?
-Face Shape and Facial Features Analysis
-Only Have 5 Minutes? We Can Teach You Something New
-Pencils, Powders, Stencils, Oh My!
-Never Fear Brows Again...Become a Brow Scultping Black Belt
-Videos, Pictures and Guides to Help You Get it Right the First Time
-Pass the Test, get the Certificate (licensed students only)

What are you waiting for? www.eyebrowmba.com

Eyebrow Design Training Classes - Can you create the perfect brow for your clients?

2011-05-20T14:51:00.003-04:00

Have you ever wondered if you should take an eyebrow design training class? If you are like most beauty pros, it has popped into your mind at least once while working on a client!

If you want to dip you toe in the eyebrow design training pool, check out www.eyebrowmba.com for a class you can take all online!

I have taken many classes, and I feel that I would not be where I am today in my career if I did not learn how to shape the perfect brow. Like anything else, you need a good foundation and then practice, practice, practice!

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Are bigger eyebrows back?

2011-05-20T14:35:00.001-04:00

The beautifully brow-ed J Lo

Is bigger really better in 2011? I have been noticing stars with MUCH fuller brows this spring.

After the last few years of overly tight brows, this looser brow seems to be the next trend.

Brett Freedman from VANITYMARK in Pittsburgh!

2010-05-28T09:51:00.007-04:00

Brett Freedman, founder of VANITYMARK cosmetics and makeup artist to the stars will be in Pittsburgh over this Memorial Day weekend.

His first stop...Everyday Esthetics in Ambridge of course, home of Pittsburgh's eyebrow diva! He will be schmoozing with VIP clients and dishing all of his beauty secrets. His next stop, Lawrenceville and the Pageboy Salon and Boutique.

Catch him if you can!

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Best Eyebrows in Pittsburgh!

2009-08-22T11:47:00.004-04:00

We were honored this year when Pittsburgh Magazine named us "Best Eyebrow Shaping" in Pittsburgh!
So many of our clients already know this, but it never hurts to spread the love.
Follow this link to read the whole story

Ahava is AHHHHH....

2009-06-19T20:23:00.005-04:00

My husband has been jaunting to Israel, so I requested he bring me back some treats! I asked for something with Dead Sea ingredients, and he found the Ahava line. Ahava is fortified with select Dead Sea minerals and is made in Israel, but is easily avaiable in the States.

I am especially in love with Ahava Age-Defying Continual Eye Treatment. It is a thin cream for use, you guessed it, around the eyes!

I notice that when I use it twice daily, the skin around my eyes is firmer, more hydrated and the fine lines are far less noticeable.

It is a bit pricey, at roughly $40 a tube, but that should last several months.

I also just started using the eye cream, but we'll see how that works with time.

Dr. Kiss!!

2009-05-29T17:59:00.002-04:00

Pittsburgh ladies you saw it on WTAE and you can get it right here in Pittsburgh!

Visit http://www.pghbrows.com/

Everyday Esthetics has Brett Freedman's Dr.Kiss!! We're almost sold out, but have more on the way.

Do Eyebrows Talk?

2009-05-28T07:28:00.009-04:00

Do eyebrows talk? I would say yes. Think about it- when you speak, your face follows those words with expressions. Your eyebrows move up and down, in and out and all around, all day long. Your eyebrows help to create expressions. They convey unspoken words. They...talk.

Well shaped brows can help you communicate things about you that you want the world to know, like how gracious and warm you are. Poorly shaped brows can also tell people things about you that may not be true, like how harsh and angry you are.

O Magazine in their June issue does a wonderful article about how a well shaped, well proportioned brow can actually make you appear more pleasant and approachable. It is a fabulous before-and-after of exactly how much your brows "talk".

Now, if my clients don't believe me when I tell them that their brows, that have had the same shape for years or maybe even decades, are making them look older, stern, angry etc. I often hear, "Really???". Yes, really! Then I pull out pictures of what good brows are supposed to look like, and they are confused by the wonderful shape that they see. They can't believe people have brows so full and well shaped, because that is not what their brows look like. Then we go round and round about how their brow shape needs to change. Some try, and at their next appointment they say, "You were right!", and others cannot handle the change. Your eyebrows talk. They do.
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And the Oscar for Best Brows goes to...

2009-02-26T11:15:00.012-05:00

Well, there are a lot of great brows in Hollywood, and Oscars night brought many of them out on the red carpet.

Here are a few of my favorites, and why.

Anne Hathaway has a beautiful, elongated brow. She does not have

a naturally high arch, and she does not try to attain that. She is a good example of how a flatter brow can be gorgeous. This brow matches her other features - larger and elongated. Perfect.

Kate Winslett has a beautiful, natural brow. Shaped well, but not overly groomed. the right is a bit higher than the left, which is what most women see in the mirror. She also does not have an extreme arch, but a soft lift on the outer third of the brow. A very attainable brow shape for many women.

Angelina's brows are always perfection. A very high arch and always well groomed. Sometimes they seem a bit thicker, and I think that is all due to eyebrow powders or pencils used by her makeup artist. Here, her brows do not compete with any other feature and look great. This brow is not a common one, just like the beauty of it's owner.

Tina Fay has an eyebrow that is achievable for many women. Full, natural and not too high of an arch. The brow balances her features and frames her large eyes. The arch is placed correctly and they start and end well. This helps to bring focus to her eyes. Brava Tina!

And the Worst Brow Award goes to Sarah Jessica Parker. She has some of the worst brows in Hollywood. The arch is too close to her nose, they are too thin on the ends and start too far apart in front. Just awful. They do nothing for her eyes. All you see are yucky brows. Sorry Sarah, everything else about you is fabulous!

Fall 2009 Beauty Trends

2009-02-16T18:39:00.004-05:00

It was all brows and great skin on the runway as NARS created the look for Herve Leger. Brows and ponytails.

A strong, full brow and minimal makeup was the look. Great skin is in, as always.

They were predicting a more subtle look would be in for Fall. With the economy tanking, the look this Fall may be simple, simple, simple.

Keep Me Looking Young, Pass the Cookies!

2009-02-10T09:38:00.003-05:00

When I was in college, I had a friend significantly older than I was. When I finally asked her her age, I could not believe my ears. She looked at least 10 years younger than her real age. Her secret? She said it was her fat. yes, she claimed her voluptuous figure made her look younger by plumping out her wrinkles.

Well, now it seems that statement is backed up by some fact. This article appeared on Yahoo! this morning http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20090210/hl_time/08599187771700 You must be of the mature age of 40 for the benefits to be seen. Otherwise, younger gals with a bit of cushion just look old.

It also states that antidepressants can be aging by making the muscles in the face more relaxed. Who knew?

By the way, the picture of the cookies is from my favorite cookie boutique in Pittsburgh, Country Cupboard Cookies. The vanilla are to die for!

Antibiotics and Waxing

2009-02-06T16:56:00.004-05:00

Just going to review this with everyone since I have had several clients that have never heard this warning before. You should avoid waxing while on antibiotics - both oral and topical. There is a chance of skin sensitivity while on the medication, and skin may "lift". That's a nice way of saying come off in chunks leaving a big, ugly scab.

Wait two weeks after your last dose and by all means, tell your esthetician. No waxing is that important that it can't wait.

And your waxer better be asking you about meds and health updates at every visit, if not, walk out the door.

Brett Freedman's QuickTip

2009-02-03T13:49:00.003-05:00

I carry many of Brett's eyebrow products in my studio. He's from the 'Burgh ya know!! This is a Vanitymark QuickTip with Jenna Fischer from The Office.

Mr. President, You Have Awesome Brows!

2009-01-25T17:04:00.005-05:00

Yes, our new President sports some of the finest brows on Capitol Hill.

His brows are full, sit well with his bone structure and command authority. Did you know brows could do that?! Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger got his brows done prior to running for office. They softened his appearance while still allowing him to appear strong and viral.

President Obama may set the new standard for the male brow. Get you man to the salon now!

Green Makeup Brushes

2009-01-04T09:14:00.009-05:00

Thought I would share my latest find - Eco Tools Makeup Brushes. They are cruelty-free, with bamboo handles and recycled aluminum ferrules. They are soft and fabulous!

You can buy a small kit, in a cotton-hemp case for about $12.99. I picked mine up at my local Rite-Aid. I believe I also saw them at Target.

They have synthetic, Taklon bristles, but can be cleaned the same way as all of your brushes (see previous post). They offer other bath/beauty items as well.

An inexpensive treat for yourself and the planet. http://www.eco-tools.com/

New Year's Beauty Resolutions

2008-12-31T08:42:00.003-05:00

Well, it's that time of year again to create good, new habits. Here are a few beauty habits you may want to work into your resolutions for 2009.

Clean your makeup brushes - Sounds easy, but how many of you do it? Ideally, brushes should be cleaned once a week, but try for once a month. They can be washed just like your hair. Lather up the bristles with your favorite shampoo and work it through. Rinse with warm water, squeeze out the excess, reshape the bristles and lay flat to dry.
Clean out your makeup drawer - If you have not used it in a year, throw it out. Mascara should be tossed after 90 days, once opened. Powder products tend to not harbour bacteria, but toss it if you have not been using it in the past year. No point in putting those clean brushes in nasty old makeup!
Wear sunscreen - Everyday. Put it on your face, neck and hands.
See a good pro - If you haven't had a good haircut, color, brow shaping, etc. get at least one this year. A professional will get you back on the right track.
Take a break - One day a week, try to take a makeup break by wearing nothing at all. Cleanse your skin and moisturize but put nothing else on your skin. I try to give my skin a product break for a week a few times a year and I love how my skin looks afterwards.
Exfoliate - At least once a week, exfoliate either with a gentle scrub or an enzyme treatment. I use a microfiber cloth my mom found and I love it.

Enjoy the New Year and go clean those brushes!!

Eyebrow Tweezing, Waxing or Threading - Which one is better?

2008-12-04T11:17:00.017-05:00

I get asked this question all the time. Which one is better? It all depends on your situation.

All methods do the same thing - remove facial hair. More depends on the beauty professional performing the service than what type of hair removal you are using. With any method, if the hair is not removed from the follicle, then you might as well have shaved it off. Below, I will list the pros and cons of each method, and you should be able to decide for yourself which method is right for you.

As always with eyebrows, if the professional does not have very specific training in eyebrow design, the outcome will be mediocre at best. And be sure that the professional and salon is licensed, hair removal in most states requires a license from the state. Best place for brows in the 'burgh.

Tweezing - The technician uses a metal tweezer to remove hairs one at a time. Pros: Most trusted method for precise hair removal. Tweezing gives the most precise line when shaping eyebrows. Can be used on sensitive or chemically treated skin. Cons: Not good for large areas of hair removal. A bit more time consuming than waxing or threading.

Waxing - The technician uses a soft, melted wax that is spread on the skin and then removed with a strip of woven fabric. Hard wax may also be used and does not need a strip to remove, as it hardens on the skin. Pros: Is a fast and proven way to remove hair. Can remove fine hairs. Can be used on larger areas of the face such as the cheeks. Cons: Should not be used if you are on certain medications, have had chemical treatments on your skin or if you are sunburned. If the wax is too hot or cold, the skin can "lift", or come off with the wax. Is not a good method to create a precise line on the brow.

Threading - The technician holds a piece of cotton thread in their teeth and fingers to create a "twist" that will catch and remove multiple hairs at once. Pros: A quick way to remove multiple hairs at once. An option for those who cannot have waxing done for the reasons mentioned above. Works best on coarse hair textures. Cons: Most uncomfortable of the methods. Skin can be cut by the twisting thread. Requires client to hold the skin taut. Brows can easily be over threaded, resulting in a thinner brow than desired. Not good for finer hair textures.

As for the pain factor, all methods will have some discomfort. A trained professional will help to minimize the discomfort for you.

Damone Roberts!!!!!!

2008-10-31T11:46:00.007-04:00

Once again, I was lucky enough to study with Damone Roberts. I just returned from his New York City salon where I was one of only 12 lucky students to get up close and personal with the "Eyebrow King".

He lectured and then demonstrated his signature arching techniques. This class was even more hands on than the Beverly Hills seminar I attended in 2006. He worked his magic on a dozen or so ladies (I was one of them!) and talked us through each shaping as he worked. Standing beside him while he was working was an opportunity of a lifetime.

April Barton, celebrity hair stylist, was also on hand as a special guest lecturer. She was fabulously energetic and inspring.

I came back ready to shape all the beautiful brows in the 'Burgh!

Battle of the Brows

2008-10-23T12:40:00.013-04:00

Who has better brows, Michelle or Cindy?

Let's take a look...

Mrs. Obama (right) has a severe arch, which is fine except her brow stylist does not know what to do with it. They lack a softness, and the arch is a bit off, especially on her left side. The left brow is a bit higher. They begin and end where they should, though.

Now, Mrs. McCain (left) is also blessed with a naturally defined arch. Her left brow is a bit higher than the right. Her brows are a bit overtweezed in spots and tend to disappear in photos unless the makeup artist steps in. They begin a bit short but end well. They are a bit softer than Mrs. Obamas.

And the winner is...Cindy McCain. Her brows are a bit more polished than Michelle Obabma's. But I think Michelle has more potential for amazing brows!

Lightening dark eyebrows and the aftermath

2008-10-21T13:33:00.004-04:00

OK, I just got a frantic call from a client. Seems she told her stylist that she wanted to lighten her brows - not too much, just a bit to blend in with her blond hair. Well, you can only guess what happened. Too much bleach gave her the "no eyebrow" look.

So, what went wrong. For starters, bleach can turn hairs orange. Do not bleach. My clients brows had a hint of red in them after the bleaching process.

Here is the advice I gave to my client.

Condition brows in the shower as you would your hair to help with the damage.

Try a tinted brow gel. Laura Geller makes one that's sold on QVC .

Try a powder and brush to help bring brows forward. I use Vanitymark in my Studio.

Wait a bit and try again with coloring them. Please note that it is illegal in all fifty states to tint brows with hair color as it can cause blindness. Some spas can do this with a safer vegetable dye, but there will be maintenance.

If you want to lighten your brows at home gradually over a few weeks, you may like Eyebrowz Natural Herb Lightener.

Consult an eyebrow professional before attemting to radically change the look of your brows.

A quick fix for tired eyes

2008-10-19T06:02:00.004-04:00

A simple thing I do to help get rid of "tired eyes" on clients is the use of concealer and foundation as close to the lower lashes as possible. Take a small, flat synthetic brush and swipe a thin layer of foundation (and concealer if needed) directly under the lower lashes. There is often redness and discoloration in this area, and a nice sweep to even color goes a long way. Also, foundation on the top lids help to even out the color of the skin around the entire eye area. A nice loose powder will help to set the foundation.

What is this little pink egg??

2008-10-17T07:50:00.005-04:00

Why it's the Beauty Blender of course! This little reusable sponge makes any liquid or cream foundation go on like a dream. It is the perfect shape that allows you get into all the little nooks and crannies. One of my clients said that it felt like a facial massage as I was applying her makeup! A bit of an investment, but well worth it.

Welcome to the Pittsburgh Beauty Blog!!!

2008-10-16T18:07:00.004-04:00

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to the Pittsburgh Beauty Blog. I hope to share insider beauty tips and secrets with you from around the region and around the globe.

Please check back often for the latest beauty buzz in the 'burgh.

I hope to share all of the hidden gems that the city has to offer.