 | Kim McIntosh, a former graduate of Xenon Int'l. School of Hair Design serves as the school’s Director and is a shareholder in the business. She holds a Cosmetology, Esthetics and Instructor's license in Kansas and Nebraska. She has worked behind the chair and managed some of the most prominent salons in the Wichita area. As an educator, her primary goal has been to provide the beauty industry with successful licensed professionals. Having served in the past as Second Vice-President on the Board of Directors for the National Cosmetology Association of Kansas, Kim is currently a Director on the national board for the American Association of Cosmetology Schools. You may contact Kim at (316) 943-5516. |
Beauty & Fashion
2005-01-01 08:51:00
Some tricks to take off years
: Can you offer some beauty tips for "taking off a few years"?
ANSWER: You bet! Here are some simple hair, makeup and skin tricks that take off the years!Eliminate thick foundation, it accentuates wrinkles. Use instead, a tinted moisturizer and skip powder altogether, as it tends to settle into fine lines making them appear deeper. To conceal dark circles under the eyes, apply moisturizer to the area, then dot concealer from the inside corner to slightly beyond the outside corner. Distribute evenly with a make-up sponge or your finger (don't' use your pointer finger, it's too strong and can't help but pull the skin). Also, make sure to use a color that exactly matches your skin tone; lighter colors bring out the blue you're trying to cover. For any additional coverage, lightly dot on concealer, but only where needed.On the eyes, stay with neutral brown and gray tones. People think they're playing up their eye color when trying to match eyeshadows, when actually they end up looking severe and old-fashioned. For the lips, ditch the bright colors unless you're a teen, and try a skin-enhancing peachy pink. Gloss makes older lips appear fuller than matte does. Stay in the pink shades for blush and add a little shimmer.Pencil thin eyebrows can age even the youngest face, and a heavy brow eyebrow can overpower fine features. Define brows with a pencil. Apply in light upward, feathery strokes. Never tweeze above the brown line (except for strays) and tweeze the hair below the brow line one hair at a time. For a finished look, use a brow brush.Keep your hairstyle simple. Shaggy layers can overpower even the youngest face and requires a lot of fuss (and spray). The end result is too "done" looking, and therefore dated. Work with a professional stylist who focuses on three key factors: your bone structure, hair texture, and preferred maintenance (how long you are willing to spend each day styling).Here are some tips for age-defying haircuts:• To fight a sagging face, layer hair. A blunt cut makes the face look longer, as if it is succumbing to gravity. Try longer bangs brushed to the side, that hit at your cheekbones. This will give you a visual face-lift.• To firm the jaw line, try longer layers (at least nape-length). Layers that are shorter in the back add some swing which helps minimize flaws in general. Longer pieces in front will give the illusion of angles where they're needed.• To emphasize good features try cutting layers that "point" toward the area by ending at the same level. If you have a great smile, ask for chin-length pieces in front that will hit at lip level. If your eyes are your best feature, "point" to them. • To hide forehead wrinkles, try longer, wispy eyebrow-skimming bangs. They'll cover lines and play up your eyes.• To sculpt cheekbones, create volume at the crown. Ask for layers on top. Then, when styling, take a few strokes with a teasing comb (easy girl!) about 5" from the hairline.• To downplay neck wrinkles try a few wispy, longer strands in the back, even if the cut is short.To brighten a dull complexion try highlights concentrated around the face to add dimension and give your skin glow.
