Indique Bounce...Hair That's Hot

My salon, DSigns Unlimited, specialize is all hair services to include installing hair enhancements. I use a few different vendors but my clients and I love Indique Hair. Today we used bounce relaxed straight. This hair blends very well with relaxed or natural hair texture as pictured below. To order visit www.indiquehair.com, click on shop now then select the bounce hair tab. Order at least 2 packs for a full install. If you are having your stylist add pieces for texture and fullness, then one pack is enough. If you would like to visit my salon for this service, visit us on the web at www.dsignzunlimited.com or call 301.509.7582 to schedule an appointment.

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Hair Care with Mizani

As a Mizani/L'Oreal Paris Educator, hair care is #1 to me. My clients patronize my business because they know its serious business with me. The client below has always worn her natural hair free of extensions or color. I used the normal Mizani relaxer to soften her curl pattern. Once it processed, I rinse then go right into the Mizani Moisturfuse to deep penetrate the cuticle for 10 minutes and then follow with the Neutralizing process. Afterwards, the hair was wrapped with Mizani's Coconut Souffle and set to dry for 40 minutes. Once dry, i trimmed the split ends away and then flat ironed. The hair looks healthy, radiant and weightless. WE ARE MIZANI!!

For Mizani products questions, asked them here or call 1-877-726-3624.

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Testing 1, 2, 3

Monthly, I work closely with Modelogic Wilhemina Modeling Agency helping new/aspiring models and actors obtain comp cards that appeal to the Richmond, VA market. Today was a great day. All the models were so eagered to learn and do well on their shoot.

NOTE TO NEW MAKEUP ARTISTS: Try and connect with a modeling agency to see if you can participant in any program that they have in place that will allow you to work with new talent. You will gain so much experience with working with different people, perfecting your craft and developing a longstanding relationship that will in the long run give you access to their top models for developing your portfolio.

Developing your technique is key to making a name for yourself. So practice, practice, practice and even when you think you got it, keep finding opportunities that will give you free range to be creative and gain new skill sets.

Lastly, seek out makeup artists in your area that you admire, contact them to see if they are looking for any assistants at that time. You may luck up and if you do, show him/her that you are committed to their brand, that you are willing to do what it takes to be on their team and that you are s there to help them as well as learn and perfect your craft. When working under that artist, always go above and beyond to make them look good you know why, because with hard work and persistence, one day you'll be in the same position to do the same for someone else so treat them how you would want you're assistant to treat you.

Two Makeup Shows are coming up soon on the East Coast: IMATS April 9 and 10th and The Makeup Show May 15 and 16th 2011, ARE YOU READY!

Ok, some clean outtakes from the Modelogic Wilhemina New Models Test Shoot. Always, we give models the cleanest makeup applications and pretty hair. Depending on the model, we "edge them out sometimes" :)

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Iman Cosmetics

Today, worked with Iman Cosmetics ( http://www.imancosmetics.com ) at the Circle of Sisters event held at Hotel Pennsylvania. We did an amazing job. The New Iman EyeCon Kit was a big hit. Here are some outtakes from today.

I had an amazing team to work with. Check out Iman Cosmetics via facebook for more outtakes of this event.


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Black Enterprise March 2011

New Print Work with Black Enterprise Magazine the March 2011 Issue. Had a chance to go meet and provide makeup for Dr. Aprille Ericsson,an amazing enginneer that works at NASA in Greenbelt MD.

Wedding Day Prep

The beautiful Lauren was referred to me by the very sweet Shirley whom I met at the Crystal Couture Fashion Event some weeks ago. Her wedding is soon and I'm happy to be apart of her day. Three key makeup selections for this look were: Smashbox's Onyx Eyeliner, NARS Dragon Girl Matte Lip and Ardell's Wispies. You will always see me with wispies lashes in my makeup kit PERIOD!

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Washington DC's Own Zaya

A person that strives to be whatever they dream to be set goals, make a plan and do everything in their power to achieve them. Well, Zaya has done that and more. I remember the 1st time i worked with Zaya, I knew she would be gracing the runways in NY, London, and beyond. Here is Zaya (1st pic) working the LAMB (Gwen Stefani's line) show and some outtakes from our shoots together. GO ZAYA!