Shara Strand
Makeup Artist
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How to
Make Lip Gloss
center When you make your own lip gloss, you can customize it to give it your favorite scent or color, and you can even add in glitter if you like a little bit of sparkle. Chances are, you already have a lot of the ingre...
How to
Look Sick with Makeup
Whether you’re playing a prank, putting on a production, or practicing for your Halloween costume, there are a few simple cosmetic techniques you can use to fool people into thinking you’re under the weather. To look...
How to Sharpen & Reshape Tweezers at Home
How to sharpen tweezers & make them good as new Dull tweezers can make hair removal an extremely painful process. They’ll often slip right off the hair you’re trying to pluck, leading to a painful pull. Sometimes the...
How to
Make Lip Balm
You honestly can never have too much lip balm, especially during the cold of winter when your lips are dry and chapped. It’s kind of expensive though, which can become a problem if you go through a lot of it or tend to...
How to
Hide Wrinkles with Makeup
While a few simple tips and tricks can be used to conceal blemishes and discoloration, hiding wrinkles is a trickier task. It’s incredibly important to use the appropriate products and application to smooth these lines...
How to
Make Concealer
You may want to make your own concealer because you've run out of conventional concealer, or because you want to move away from pore-clogging commercial products. There are a variety of methods and recipes. Mix and match...
How to
Make Lip Gloss with Petroleum Jelly
If you care about what you put on your skin and feel concerned about the ingredients of today's cosmetics, making your own may be the ideal solution! Perhaps you just want to save money, or you simply cannot find the ide...
An In-Depth Guide to Perfectly Shape Your Asian Eyebrows
Plus, discover the differences between Asian and Western eyebrows Trying to find the perfect eyebrow shape that suits your Asian facial features? We’ve got you covered! In this article, we’ll walk you through the mos...
How to
Make Cream Eyeshadow
Ever wanted a certain color or cream eyeshadow but couldn't find it no matter how hard you looked? Fortunately, it is possible to make your own cream eyeshadow using plain old eyeshadow and a few extra ingredients. You c...
How to Apply Powder Contour (with Pictures)
Ready to take your look to the next level? Contouring could be the solution that you're looking for. It may seem difficult at first, but the process is actually quite simple—and we're here to show you how. Read on to l...
How to
Make Face Paint Stay in Place
Face painting is done for many reasons, for instance, Halloween, stage performance or festivals. It is easy to put it on but keeping it in place maybe a challenge, especially in hot weather or when you have to keep it on...
How to
Arch Eyebrows
Learning to arch eyebrows for your face type can be a bit tricky. Many people leave this for a professional; however, shaping your brows yourself is simple. Tailor the shape of your eyebrows to the shape of your face and...
How to
Start Your Own Cosmetics Line
Starting your own cosmetic line can be a lot of fun, but it's hard work, too! Nonetheless, if you put in the time and effort, it can be a great way to earn a living. Start by figuring out what products you want in your l...
How to
Use Sunscreen With Makeup
The best base for beautiful makeup is soft, youthful-looking skin. If you’re constantly out in the sun, that skin is at risk for sun damage. Too much sun exposure can cause premature aging, wrinkles, sun spots, and eve...
How to
Fix Bushy Eyebrows
We've all been there. You're about to walk out the door, feeling great, and you notice a wonky eyebrow. You can learn how to pluck your eyebrows to keep them under control, as well as a variety of quick methods to tame t...
How to
Make Mascara Thinner
Using mascara is a great way to give yourself lush lashes. You might want to thin out your mascara if it’s dried out, clumpy, or the tube’s almost empty. As long as your mascara is less than 6 months old, it's worth ...
How to
Make Lip Gloss Using Vaseline and Lipstick
Have you ever wanted a certain color of lip gloss, but could not find it anywhere? What about making your own lip gloss? All you need is a tube of lipstick and some Vaseline or petroleum jelly. You can make your lip glos...
How to
Apply Makeup to a Round Face
Applying makeup to a round face has specific requirements focused on preventing a sunken look and avoiding the creation of a "moon face". The technique suggested in this article will be helpful for making the most of you...
How to
Be Bellatrix Lestrange for Halloween
As a Harry Potter fan, you may be considering dressing up as one of the Harry Potter characters for Halloween. If you want to dress up as someone cruel, dark, and crazy, then Bellatrix Lestrange is the way to go. To achi...
How to
Apply Day of the Dead Makeup
The Day of the Dead is a widely celebrated holiday and has a distinctive style of makeup that is traditionally associated with the holiday. The style is known as “sugar skull” makeup because of the way it mimics the ...