Friday Link Love 8/31/2012

• Taking hair trends from the runway and wearing them on the regular can be hard, but Hair Romance shows you a few that you can totally rock in real life! 
• Refinery 29 shows you the three pieces for your wardrobe that you need in every decade of your life. 
• Getting called mean names by other girls sucks, but Hello Giggles gives us a little incite into why people are still doing it.
• We've done a post on how to use a bobby pin properly, but here's another one. 
• Still don't understand BB Cream? Here's a super in depth article of the trend. 
• Sideswept bangs can be the some of the hardest to perfect, especially if you have a cowlick. If that's you, take a look at this tutorial. 
• This super cute multi-braid look from Birchbox is...well super cute. 
• The home remedies from 100 years ago are scary. 
• I love this article on things guys always do in movies but never in real life. 
• Fall's almost here, so that means new Fall trends! How about lipstick. 

What did you see online this week? Tell me in the comments below!

How To Tuesday: Tattoo Coverup

This weekend I got a new tattoo. And this one is in a more viewable place than my other one, and my brother...well he had a few choice things to say:

brother: you don't know what kind of wedding dress you're going to wear one day! It could show!
me: yes, it could. but if I don't want it to, I'll just cover it up.
brother: with what?
me: Jane Iredale makeup covers tattoos.
brother: oh.

So brother, this tutorial is to show you, that it can indeed be done.

But just a little tip: covering tattoos with makeup is not really for daily use. It's really for pictures or one day things, like job interviews or weddings. Because as you can see in the picture above, you can still see it slightly if you look close. But from a regular distance you can't tell at all.

Be ready to be amazed.

What you'll need:

1. Jane Iredale Disappear
2. Jane Iredale Pure Pressed Powder 
3. Jane Iredale spritzer of your choice

Step 1: Disappear

You want to apply it pretty heavily. Really cake it on. Blend it out, then let it dry completely before next step

Step 2: Pressed Powder

Pat the pressed powder on, blending out. Then spritz.

Step 3: Repeat, repeat

It takes a couple of layers to get the desired coverage. I think we did 4 layers on Stephanie's tattoo. Just make sure to let each layer dry completely before moving on to the next one.

no tattoo can be seen!

tada!

just in case you needed to see it again.

August Giveaway Winner

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Good luck!

Friday Link Love 8/24/2012

• Every time I see a picture of Birgitte Bardot I have hair envy, but here's tutorial on how to get her  classic blowout.
• I get asked a lot what is an appropriate amount to tip. If you don't know, here's a handy guide. 
• Another fantastic way to upcycle your old tshirts. This one is a scarf!
• Refinery 29 tells us that beer is good for your hair. I'm not so sure, but if you try it out, let me know.
• This eye makeup look is so pretty! I think we're missing part of the tutorial, but it's still doable!
• Your Friday dose of "aw"....try not to say it. I dare you. 
• Two of the best things: shark week and best costumes. 
• Only have two minutes to do your hair? No problem. 
• The Beauty Department shares secrets on finding your perfect shade of blush for your skin tone. 
• For a good laugh: 50 people you wish you knew.

Also, don't forget to enter our giveaway! It's almost over!

Giveaway: One Private Exercise Instruction Lesson

So recently we've been all about a healthy lifestyle. I've told you about our CrossFit challenge and how to do a release pushup. Now, I'm giving you a chance to win a one-on-on private exercise instruction...also known as personal training**, but this session is going to be so much more than that.

Here are the details on this giveaway:

• You'll be working one-on-one with Stefan Rueda, owner and founder of CrossFit Uproar.
• Since I can't ship you Stefan in the mail, this is a location specific giveaway. CrossFit Uproar is in Magnolia, TX. So please only enter if you are down to drive to his place.
• Be prepared to have fun.

Stefan has been in the world of exercise instruction for almost half a decade. I'd try to name of all of his certifications, but it becomes a mouth full. Basically what you need to know is that he's awesome.

So how do you enter, you ask?

Well, leave a comment with (a) your favorite sport to play and (b) your name and email address.

I'll randomly pick a winner tomorrow at 4:00.

And as always, may the odds be ever in your favor. 


**valued at $80-110.

3 Steps to Your Perfect Hair Day

wow, that girl has perfect hair!

The perfect hair day. Doesn't it seem to always happen when you're not going anywhere? Or you're going to the hair salon. Well it does for me. The most perfect hair day in my history of perfect hair days was when I was on my way to get my hair cut off. Talk about bad timing.

But there are steps you can do to achieve your perfect hair day...every day!

1. practice your routine. yeah it sounds simple, but after getting a new cut or style, relearning how to style your hair can be hard. so practice. a lot. once you get the hang of your round brush or curling iron, perfect hair will be on its way.
2. wake up in time. in college i spent a lot of time sleeping in, ergo i spent a lot of time in ponytails. ponytails are cool but i've never looked at a pony and said, wow that girl has perfect hair. so give yourself plenty of time to fix your hair in the morning.
3. work with what you've got. i've said it before, but the best step to perfect hair is to work with what you have going on. it's way easier to pull out that curling iron than to try and straighten out those bed-head kinks. you know those ones i'm talking about. we've all had them. don't fight with your hair in the mornings, embrace it!

Friday Link Love 8/17/2012

• This smokey eye is so fantastic. And it comes with step-by-step instructions. Who doesn't love that?
• Vintage women magazine headlines that you wouldn't see today.
• Don't envy people who can wake up with gorgeous hair, just do it yourself!
• While the Olympics are now over, and your in my post-olympic depression (is that just me?) check out these beautiful and slightly heartbreaking photos of abandoned Olympic venues. 
• In other Olympic news, Gabby Douglas' hair is still being talked about. The girl is flawless, can't people just leave her alone? 
• Last Olympic thing, promise. Did anyone notice the fantastic nail art all throughout the games? 
• Get rid of that pimple in 4 days using a banana peel!
• Runny eyeliner is the worst, so prevent it by using this trick from The Beauty Department.
• Annie Leibovitz and Disney? Pretty much can't go wrong with that. 
• Will someone make me this DIY chevron clutch? Pretty please?? 
• Lauren Conrad gives us the basics for mixing patterns (a big fall trend!)
• Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. But honestly, ETINTKILF the entire Harry Potter series. 
• Also HP related: Some funny (and heartwarming) HP memes. 
• And the most depressing news of the week: The Great Gatsby movie has been pushed back until next summer. 
• Need a good laugh? Watch a couple of these SNL crack ups. 
• I'm automatically going to click on anything that says "how to shave your legs less."
• Another (perfect) top knot tutorial. 
• A at-home peel off blackhead removal mask. Someone try and it out and let me know how it goes. 
• Filed under: Time waster. Episode 2 of Draw a Stickman.
• The Beauty Department shows you how to get clump free lashes. This is a great tip!
• A hilarious and touching photoset of a man in a pink tutu. 
• Faking a pregnancy glow. This girl does it well!

An Ode To Fun Colored Hair

There was a time in my life when I had hot pink hair. It was a brief, but awesome time. I've been seeing a lot of fun colors in hair lately, and I'm sort of jealous. I'm just not sure if I have the guts to do it anymore. So I just lust over the ladies and men who have it.

I'll just live vicariously through y'all, okay?

Check out some of my favorite looks from Pinterest below.

Would you do something like this? Or maybe you already have? Send me a photo to cassidy@onstagehairdesign.com! 

How To Tuesday: Braided T-Shirt Headband

Don't run away if you think you can't DIY! I'm a terrible DIYer, but I did this project with ease.

I love this DIY headband because a) I've got a ton of t-shirts lying around and b) my short hair is always falling out of my pony tails when working out and c) who doesn't love a cute headband?

No one. That's who.

Step 1: cut your shirt

You want to cut off the bottom hem first. Then cut three 1" sections all the way across.

Step 2: braid

So there's a step in between that. Okay two steps. First cut one end of your loops to make them into three long pieces. Then pull them so they roll into each other. Tape one end together (then to a piece of furniture)... So that was three steps. Don't judge me.

Then braid it. 

When you get to the end (or big enough for your head) just tie the two ends together. The end.

Tall Women and Other Beautiful Traits

I just wanted to take a moment to talk about what makes us beautiful.

Last night I was watching the gold medal women's beach volleyball match between Misty May-Treanor/ Kerri Walsh-Jennings and Jen Kessy/ April Ross. (congrats to the reigning champions for winning!) I heard them say that Kerri Walsh was 6'3". I knew she was tall, but 6'3"? That's taller than my dad.

I got to thinking about how when she was younger she was probably teased for her height. But the beautiful thing is that she embraced it, became the world's best beach volleyball blocker--something that requires height. She embraced it. 


It's a lesson that all women (and men!) can learn from. Even if there is something that might make you stand out or cause you to get teased for...embrace it, because you're beautiful! You never know...you could be the next Olympic gold medalist.


What trait are you embracing today?

How To Tuesday Wednesday: Braided Mohawk

I posted this photo in last week's Link Love. It was so fantastic, I just needed someone to do it. I couldn't since I recently cut my hair off.

The look is so fun and edgy. So I made our manager Alicia do it for today's tutorial. It's not exactly the same, but it's pretty close.

Step 1: tease the crown

tease at the crown to creat lots of volume

Step 2: begin your inside out braid

inside out briads work the same as regular, just braid outwards inside of inwards

go all the way down the head

Step 3: pull and twist braid

This is the step that turns the braid from a braid into a mohawk. don't be afraid to mess it up, or even use bobby pins to pin it to the side. make it as big as you want!

Friday Link Love 8/3/2012

• Need to waste some time and love all those old school game boy games? Click here.  You're welcome.
• A tool often overlooked for using it more than its intended purpose: the toothbrush. 
• This braided mohawk is fantastic! Too bad I don't have long hair anymore. Someone do this and then send me pictures.
• August in Texas is miserably hot. And since lying around without any clothes on isn't socially acceptable, New York Mag shows us some pieces to wear when it's fajita sizzling hot outside.
• On a similar, but less serious, note. This illustrated guide on what to wear in the scorching hot weather is hilarious. 
• Remember those pictures of celebrities as real people? Well now we have "if celebrities moved to Oklahoma"...which might be even better. 
• The Oh So Pretty Diaries shares 4 of her beauty secrets! 
• A at-home remedy for dark circles/stretch marks/ or scar of any kind. 
• All the different ways for underarm hair removal, ranked by effectiveness and pain. 
• A good read for anyone who has problems with procrastination. So basically...a good read for everyone. 
• The Beauty Department shares tips on picking the best red lipstick shade for your skin tone.
• Now that you've picked your shade, watch this tutorial on how to get kiss proof lips!
• You knew there'd be a link about the Olympics right? Check out all of the opening ceremonies fashion. 
• 6 tips for your best brows by from a celebrity makeup artist!
• This infographic on mani/pedi body language is amazing! Which type are you?
• Don't want to miss your favorite show but still need to work out? Well do both at the same time. This tumblr gives you tv shows/movie workouts. Sort of like a drinking game...but actually good for you. 

What did you see online this week? Tell me in the comments below!

Acne Map

I posted a link to an article a couple of weeks ago about how where your breakouts are on your face can tell you things. Then, I was reading a magazine in the salon and found an article about the same thing. It's interesting stuff.

The top Murad educator and Chinese medicine scholar, Julieta Vidal-Lubin says that the position of your acne is trying to tell you something about yourself.

If your acne is on your...

forehead: this could mean problems with your stomach and digestion. If you have too much sugar (from things like sweets, breads, pasta, or alcohol) it causes excess yeast. A sign of this is those tiny, inflamed congested areas on the forehead. also try cutting down on your salt. it can cause you to be over oily...thus the pimples.

above your eyebrow: this could be a sign of problems with your adrenal glands, also known as your stress regulators. If your stressed out, take some time to relax. It could help with your breakouts.


chin and marionette line: the PMS pimples


jawline and neck: another hormone and adrenal gland indicator. slow down girl!





**all information from Beauty Launchpad magazine