Medspa treatments can reverse some of the sun’s harmful effects on your skin Ultraviolet light from the sun damages skin and causes age spots, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, enlarged pores, broken capillaries and dryness and contributes to rosacea, acne and spider veins. After age 40, skin is less able to regenerate, and you start to see the adverse effects of sun exposure. …
Hair Care Routines for All Ages
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Our bodies don’t stop changing after puberty: They’re constantly evolving and adapting to age. While there are plenty of advantages to growing older, some of the physical signs are a little less welcome. Our hair in particular is often a source of pride and confidence, but can show the most signs of age. We’ve compiled some tips to …
Beauty Spotlight: Audrey Smith
Name and occupation. Audrey Smith, Financial Analyst at MITRE What is your biggest beauty splurge that you deem necessary? High quality face creams and makeup. I wish I had realized in my 20s how important it is to moisturize, not only your face but your neck and décolletage. I love Lancome’s Renergie Lift Multi-Action Night Lifting and Firming night and …
Where to Apply Highlighter For Glowing Skin
A makeup artist from NBC News 4 shares her tricks of the trade. We’ve seen a massive shift in beauty trends over the last few years; thick eyeliner, bright lipstick and rouged cheeks are out while neutral lids, baby lips and glowing skin are in. According to a makeup artist from NBC News 4, the best way to achieve a …
How to Get Longer Lashes Without Using Mascara
Semi-permanent lash treatments are taking over the beauty industry. When it comes to looking more bright-eyed and awake, local makeup artists say it comes down to one body part: your eyelashes. Long, dark lashes create instant glamour, but there’s more to using mascara than meets the eye. With so many products claiming to be the next lash miracle, it can …
Ask an Expert: How to Bring Out Your Exotic Beauty
My Favorite Treatment: Vanquish Adipose Tissue Melting Adipose Tissue Melting will help you achieve aesthetic improvement regardless of your lifestyle. You will not be required to exercise or alter your dietary habits. However, the treatment results give you a head start to a better looking body. Most patients feel motivated to take care of themselves better when the procedure is …
Getting the Best Results from an Anti-Aging Skincare Regimen
To reap the best benefits from anti-aging skincare products, you need to have the right products for your skin and apply them in the right order. Barbara Mead, a licensed master esthetician with her own practice, Facial Zen in Herndon (FacialZen.com), shared her knowledge and expertise about anti-aging skincare products.
Getting Your Tan On!
Preserving the beauty of your skin is something that I spend a lot of time discussing with my clients. It’s the secret to staying youthful-looking as you age! Using good skin care products and being consistent about it will keep your skin healthy, radiant, and beautiful! The most important aspect of keeping your skin looking its best is to take …
Check Your Bags: How to Treat & Conceal Dark Circles
McLean makeup artists share their expert tips for brighter eyes. What do Netflix, happy hour and spring allergies all have in common? They’re all interfering with your sleep, leaving you with unwanted puffiness and dark circles. When getting more sleep just isn’t an option, this morning regimen recommended by local makeup artists will keep you bold and bright-eyed.
What You Don’t Know About Permanent Makeup
What do you picture when you hear the words permanent makeup? Eyebrows that look like they were drawn on with a Sharpie? A dark lip liner? Heavy eyeliner? That image may have been true in the late 1970s when the permanent makeup industry first came into its own, but changes in equipment and techniques mean that today’s permanent cosmetics have …
