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DAY to Date Night by tommygeneharlow tommygene.com 1 Don’t you wish you had someone to do your hair? I hear that time and time again. You leave the salon looking great for one day and then it’s back the way your hair always looks. My clients have a secret that sets them apart from everyone else… my styling PDF’s. Good hair days are in abundance in the word of Tommy Gene Harlow. Eight years ago, I started work on a 70-page PDF on how to color your hair at home. It’s called “The Color Guide.” Whenever one of my clients were out of town or couldn’t get into me, I felt confident that they could navigate the waters of home hair color with my help. They did! Then, there was a section called “The Prep Steps” which details how I get the hair ready for hair color in the salon. Shampoo, condition, deep conditioning treatment—that sort of thing. This was a game changer that had my clients commenting on how their color didn’t seem to fade and my hair looks healthy and shiny. 2 I took “The Prep Steps” a little further into a system called Shineclass. I wanted my clients to know drugstore products could help keep the “just from the salon” results from week to week. My personal credo is: Be results oriented! Most of the time (in the salon), it’s less about the product and more about the knowledge of the person applying the product. Shineclass is about sharing my nearly 20 years in the salon industry to give you healthy, shiny looking hair at home. The next PDF was “The Ultimate Pony Tail Workshop.” I do a ton of custom extension work. The problem was many clients only used them (clip-in extensions) when I would do their hair for events. They needed to be using them everyday to get the value out of cost of these custom hairpieces. UGH! Enter a new PDF... tah-dah! “The Ultimate Pony Tail Workshop” was born. Clients were creating Red-Carpet worthy hair just to go to work. This system was really easy once they got the styling down. After a couple of times with their new PDF, they were getting consistent results with a small investment of time. “This is much faster than a flat iron,” was the refrain I kept hearing over an over. Then a funny thing happened. People stopped using their extensions! …or at least every day. My whole idea was to create an ideal situation to put in your extensions, but what I really did was create a howto styling guide with step-by-step directions for Red-Carpet worthy hair every day. Which brings me to my latest creation... “Day to Date Night.” It is a best of all the PDF’s I have created over the past 8 years. My goal is to help you look and feel your best. “Day to Date Night” will help you have more good hair days and really ramp it up when you have a special night out. I am peppering this new selection with tips and techniques that weren’t in the originals. I will walk you through product selection and little hints here and there that have really helped my clients achieve great looking hair— At home! Happy Hair, Tommy Gene Harlow ShineClass A Guide to Shiny, Healthy Looking Hair Lesson #1: Rinse. Lather. Repeat? Shampoo, condition and gloss. Three steps that really make the hair shine and feel great. Shineclass will help you identify specific products and teach you how to keep your color looking great between salon appointments or even coloring your hair at home. But the best news of all is — you can do all of this with products from the drugstore! Why let your hair look dry and faded between salon visits and home coloring? Now, you don’t have to! I’m Tommy Gene and I can help your hair shine! Do you know what the difference between healthy looking hair and hair that looks dry and brittle? SHINE!!! Whether you color your hair at home or the salon, Shineclass will help you keep your color looking healthy and shiny between hair coloring. The Shineclass system is easy and it works! Every woman wants to look her best? Having shiny, healthy looking hair is a huge part of that. In the salon I can make hair look like it is in great condition… even when it isn’t! You might not think you can achieve the same salon quality results at home. Now you can, by using products available at your drugstore and Shineclass will show you how! The Shineclass system is easy and it works! Get started by learning everything you need to know to select the right shampoo and conditioner from the drugstore. Prepare to maximize your shine! Lesson #2: The Prep Steps Now that you know how to select the right products—let’s learn how to use the products! The crucial steps that maximize your home conditioning and gloss treatments. Lesson #3: That’s A Wrap Turn the heat up at home! An essential “turbo” element in salon conditioning and glossing is heat. The Shineclass method is easy, effective and uses tools you already have in your kitchen. Lesson #4: The Color Gloss Now that your hair is primed and ready for that cherry on top–crack the code to that seemingly elusive service that you have only read about in magazines. Learn which readily available products will work best for you. tommygene.com 3 Lesson #1: Rinse. Lather. Repeat? I get asked all of the time, “are salon products better than ‘drugstore’ products?” The simple answer is, “NO!” It makes no difference how much you pay, if you don’t use the product because you made the wrong choice, you have lost your money. What makes salon products work so well is the knowledge and expertise of your hair stylist. Your stylist knows your hair, the history of your hair color, your exposure to sun and heat tools (curling and flat irons, blow dryers) and can recommend a shampoo and conditioner that will help with your specific needs. Each salon line has a specific concept— organic, botanical, fashion forward, trendy, innovative and the most confusing, the “treatment” line. These concepts are pure marketing. Although salon products may have a more sophisticated fragrance and better packaging when compared to most drugstore brands—you can still get salon results at home. Be results oriented, rather than salon oriented! If your salon products work—great—use them. However, be aware that there are alternatives that are lower in cost, contain the same ingredients and give the same results. Shineclass will help you make great choices from the products available at your local drugstore. Let’s breakdown the drugstore secrets: 1. Using a shampoo and conditioner for color-treated hair is paramount. These formulations are more gentle than standard formulations and won’t strip the hair or hair color. If your focus is shiny, healthy looking hair that is color treated, you will extend the shine and color of your hair by using this specific formulation. Also – “two in one” shampoo and conditioner is not the way to go if healthy, shiny hair is the goal—sorry! 2. Use the shampoo and conditioner that are paired up in a system. They are often formulated to work together and will give really great results. A great example is the Brilliant Brunette by John Frieda or Color Vive by L’Oreal Paris. 3. YES! You need the conditioner! Grab a magazine 4 and check the facts. If you read the fine print in any ad for a new shampoo and conditioner, it may promise 85% less breakage or 100% more strength. Follow the asterisk (*) to the bottom of the page and you will find ‘shampoo and conditioner versus a non conditioning shampoo.’ See? Told ya! In order to get the full results, use the complete system. Lesson #2: The prep steps. In addition to cleaning and conditioning, there are hair treatments. What is a ‘treatment’? Treatment is the term we use in the salon industry to denote a product that can recondition the hair more intensely than a daily conditioner. A treatment (or mask/masque) is able to repair the damage and goes in ‘deeper’ than a daily conditioner. Treatment products are meant to recondition and protect the hair shaft. They are best when used on a weekly basis, especially if you are a fan of hot tools (flat or curling irons), have hair past your shoulders, are growing your hair out, or have color treated hair. Hi-lights or a single process—that’s color treated hair. Look for products called hair “mask” or “masque”. Treatments are best when used on a weekly basis, especially if you are a fan of hot tools, have hair past your shoulders, are growing your hair out, or have color treated hair. There are not many of them on the market just yet, but they are in tubes and small tubs and can be found next to the shampoos and conditioners. A great treatment product is Nice ‘n Easy ColorSeal™ Conditioning Gloss for Color-Treated Hair (Clairol), which is sold separately from the hair color. There are other treatments are available by Pantine and TRESemme. Keep your eyes open, new treatments are coming out more and more. Although you should always use the conditioning treatment that comes with your hair color if you color at home, an alternative to the hair mask is simply leaving your daily conditioner on for an extended period of time. Daily conditioners often say to “leave in 1-2 minutes or an additional 1015 for extra conditioning.” Clean, well conditioned hair accepts a gloss treatment better than hair that has a buildup of styling products. When getting ready to gloss, you don’t want hair that is fried, dyed and pushed to the side. tommygene.com 5 How do you get clean, well conditioned hair? Pay attention to the “Prep Steps”: 1. Shampoo—If your hair has styling product build up, use a deep cleaning shampoo. Otherwise, just use your normal shampoo. You want to do two cleanses. First rinse, then lather, then repeat. Be sure to start with really wet hair, as this will help the shampoo do its job. Also, be sure to rinse all of the shampoo from your hair. This will thoroughly cleanse the hair and make any styling product residue obsolete and make for better penetration for the conditioner. Do you really need to repeat? In The Prep Steps you do. The goal is to remove any product build up that you may have as to have a better end result for your glazes or gloss. 2. Blot—This is will put your conditioning treatment ahead of the rest. Remove excess water from your hair before putting on your treatment or conditioner. This only takes a few seconds and lets the product really condition the hair without being watered down. Squeeze out any excess water in your hair with a towel. This will only take less than a minute. The goal is to apply a conditioner (treatment) to hair that is not soaking wet. 3. Condition—Many of your daily conditioners will say…”for deeper, or more conditioning leave on for 10-15 minutes,” this is when to do this. Don’t skimp on time. Even you, fine haired folks! Want to super-charge this step? Check out the “That’s A Wrap” section ahead. 4. What makes a deep conditioning treatment? • Product—Look for buzzwords like deep treatment, therapy, repair, as these are a good indicator these are heavier and more reconditioning than daily conditioners. Obviously, one for color treated hair is the best for color treated hair, but a deep conditioning at any level is better than nothing at all. • Time—Use for the maximum time recommended. 10 to 20 minutes is best. This allows product to coat and “repair” the damage that can occur from heat, stress or any other factor that can cause damage, including hair color. • Heat—Heat is what separates the weak from the strong. Using heat is a physical method of opening the hair cuticle, for a deep, more professional of level of treatment. Note: Hot oil treatments are not really treatments at all. They coat the hair shaft and can really weigh your hair down, so proceed with caution! No one wants to look like a wet kitty. 5. Rinse—Use a cooler temperature to rinse your hair it will add more shine to the hair. Be sure to rinse hair thoroughly. 6. Dry—Do this step only if the directions call for it. A slight bit of moisture won’t hurt results; just make sure the hair is mostly dry. Some color products may say apply to dry hair, you still need to follow the above regimen, only a day or two before to assure the best results. 6 These steps really do make a difference! Lesson #3: that’s a wrap. To get the best result using any treatment product is to use the That’s A Wrap method. Remember — heat is what separates the weak from the strong. In the salon we will ‘put you under heat’ to allow the product time to penetrate the hair shaft as well slightly opening the cuticle. Other than being relaxing, it really works! Let me help you do this at home. To give your hair a real jolt of color, shine or conditioning, use the That’s A Wrap method. You will need: • plastic wrap • hair treatment (glaze/gloss or mask) • a clip to hold your hair • one hand towel • a microwave. 1. Do The Prep Steps! 2. Once the treatment is on your hair. Work it in; really work the product into your hair. My clients are amazed at how little product I use. I work a tablespoon—that is what I measure with at work, no kidding—into my hands ad start working it in. If you are using more than two tablespoons, you are wasting money, honey! Are you using a glaze/gloss? Simply substitute the color glaze for your conditioning treatment in this step. 3. Loosely pile your hair on the top of your head and secure with your clip. 4. Take about 2 ½ feet of plastic wrap and wrap it around your head, turban style. This replicates the ‘processing cap’ that is used in the salon. Make sure to completely cover your hair. 5. Take your hand towel and run it under the faucet. The towel should be wet, not dripping and not damp, wet. 6. Place towel into the microwave for one minute. (Times will vary according to your appliance.) The towel may be really hot, so BE CAREFUL not to burn yourself if there is a lot of steam. If it needs to be warmer do another 15 seconds until steam appears. 7. Place the hot towel over your plastic wrap turban. (You can remove the towel once it has cooled. The plastic wrap will trap the heat as your treatment processes.) 8. Process your treatment of as long as you like. 9. Do a cool water rinse and you are finished! I have found the better condition your hair is in, the better your hair color will look. This, of course, leads to more shine! My clients that use the weekly treatments on their hair do not complain or have the same issues as those who do not. Lots of shine, less split ends, improved manageability; less color fading…the results are truly remarkable. A salon quality conditioning treatment without the high price tag! Priceless! tommygene.com 7 Lesson #4: the color gloss. Now that you know how to select the correct shampoo and conditioner — let’s talk gloss (also called glaze). What’s the difference between a gloss and a glaze? In the salon world the terms are used interchangeably, they mean essentially the same thing, a sheer veil of color. In the salon we have used glosses for years. A gloss for the hair is like a gloss for your lips. That “quick fix” that adds tons of shine just when you need it. With the products currently available on the market, they are almost as easy to apply as lip gloss, so don’t feel intimidated. It’s easy! what’s the difference between a gloss and a glaze? Another reason glosses are popular is they don’t contain ammonia or peroxide. Although ammonia and peroxide are critical elements in hair color, if used incorrectly, over time they can damage your hair. Glosses today are available at your local drug store and do not contain these harsh ingredients (ammonia and peroxide). You can get a boost of shine and/or refresh your color without damage. The trick is picking the right product for the job. I am going to help you choose and use!!! Although glosses are seemingly harmless and easy to apply, there is a learning curve. Come to think of it, just like lip gloss. The right amount of lip gloss will give you a sexy, shiny pout. The wrong amount and you will look like you came in first place at a fried chicken eating contest. And, honey, that ain’t your best look! I am going to be very product specific in this section to be of most help to you: JOHN FRIEDA - John Frieda Luminous Color Glaze™ These are the most user friendly glosses! The shade range is CLEAR to BLONDE to BRUNETTE to RED. This product is meant to be used as a daily gloss. Results are great for shine, especially when using the CLEAR. These products are quite sheer and great for first-timers. This product gradually builds color into the hair. This way there is no real shock when you are drying your hair and see the results! But because it is so subtle – you get the best results using it daily. Here is a more in depth look at the shade ranges in the John Frieda Luminous Color Glaze™ line. 8 Luminous Color Glaze™ Clear Shine Luminous Color Glaze™ Honey to Caramel Luminous Color Glaze™ Chestnut to Espresso Luminous Color Glaze™ Platinum to Champagne Luminous Color Glaze™ Amber to Maple Luminous Color Glaze™ in RED This product is a home run for anyone wanting a most amazing shine treatment anytime. It is clear and will work over any hair, color treated or not! I cannot say enough about this product. I use it ‘behind the chair’ on clients that need to watch their budget, yet still want salon quality shine. Great, great, great! Icy, cool blondes…pay attention! Do you feel your blonde or hilighted hair is a bit brassy? This is the product for you. Platinum and Champagne tones are meant to be used as tonal control on very light blonde hair, when you want little to no warmth (brassy!) in your hair. No brass and no damage. Loves it! This works best on blondes. Do you have sunny, warm blonde shades in your hair? Ashy locks got you down? Honey to Caramel tones will infuse warmth (rich golden tones) to hair that has gotten too light and ashy. I love to use this on blonde and brunette shades. This shade range is wonderful for restoring a natural, sunny look to blonde hair and will shine like crazy on any brunette shade. This works best on blondes and brunettes. Do you love when the sun reveals tones of rich, copper to your brown hair? You will keep your hair looking warm and wonderful with this glossing treatment. Best for use on brown hair that has warm golden or reddish tones. Be aware if you have highlighted hair! You may risk diminishing the contrast of your highlights and natural hair. If you feel your highlights browning out, alternate with CLEAR. This product will keep cool, deep brown tones in your hair between hair coloring. Chestnut and Espresso are neutral to cool in tone. Simply put, this will help control the overly red or warm tones that happen as deeper brown shades fade. The result in tone and shine are truly wonderful. This works best for brunettes. As with the Amber to Maple shades… Be aware if you have highlighted hair! You may risk diminishing the contrast of your highlights and natural hair. If you feel your highlights browning out, alternate with CLEAR. Has your feisty red tone gone a little wimpy? Muscle up those rich, red tones with this ravishing red gloss! This is a must for keeping your red shades shiny and vibrant, without any damage from peroxide and ammonia. If you are a red head, buy two! You never want to be seen with less that the head turning color and shine that defines a feisty red head! Feel free to check out www.johnfrieda.com for more information and read any and all directions before application of product. These products may not be available in stores, try eBay.com, or Amazon.com! tommygene.com 9 Shineclass EXTRA CREDIT LESSON Understanding Hair Color Descriptions The law of color is a simple way of understanding color. It is based on three primary colors: red, blue and yellow. Red, blue and yellow are considered to be pure colors that cannot be made by mixing other colors together. You can achieve any other color with a combination of these primary colors. Are you confused and wondering how this relates to your hair color? Good! Keep reading and you will soon understand how this all relates to your hair. A tone is the description of your (hair) color—Golden Brown, Ash Blonde. Tone can be described as warm, neutral or cool. A warm tone has yellow or a combination of yellow and red. Red and yellow mixed together is orange, which is a very strong, warm tone. A warm tone descriptor in hair color may be referred to as follows; Warm, Golden, Copper, Amber, Strawberry, Bronze… Warm colors also appear to be lighter than they actually are due to the fact that they actually reflect light. Using the correct tone you can enhance (a warm tone), correct (a cool tone) or refine (a neutral tone) your hair color. It will also help choosing the right shade in Shineclass. Warm tones balance out unwanted ashy tones (grey) that occur on over lightened hair. You can also use any warm tone to create a more rich, refined shade of brown or blonde. A cool tone has blue, violet or green. Cool tones can look darker because they actually absorb light. Some cool tone descriptions are; Smoky, Ash, Cool, Champagne, Beige… Cool tones balance or correct brassy* tones that occur when hair is lightened. These tones are great to correct warmth as color fading comes into play in those first weeks after a hair color or toner fades. Neutral tones are in the middle. They tend to take on the character of what you are putting them over (your hair!). Generally speaking they are not too cool and not to warm. Choose a neutral if you aren’t worried about the warmth that comes naturally in hair. I tend to think of neutral as a ‘natural’ tone, which can be on the warmer side. *brassy — Brassy is unwanted warmth in the hair. That’s all it means. I have heard it mean different things to different people, but this is the correct definition. 10 There you have it! I know you have learned a little more about keeping your hair shiny and healthy looking between hair colorings. You learned how to really condition your hair and have a better understanding of two really fantastic product lines (John Frieda and Clairoll). Have fun with your hair. Investing in the knowledge of how and why these products work will only insure better, more professional results. You wear your hair everyday and I want your hair to SHINE. tommygene.com 11 What is the best way to make your hair look its best? Give it a little movement! The Ultimate Pony Tail works the best with a wave or curl in the hair. This helps trick the eye and truly makes your hair look great. You will be able to use these techniques to create great hair anytime. These techniques work and can be modified to suit any hair type and any time schedule. The more time you take, the better the result. If you only have five minutes to refresh your hair before you head out the door, you can do that to! Let’s begin… Curling Irons Using a curling iron is your best and fastest option. Why, you ask? A curling iron not only curls the hair, but flattens out the cuticle. The flatter the cuticle, the more light is reflected and more light equals more shine. Another plus is the reduction in frizz. Now, who wouldn’t want that? Hot Rollers Hot Rollers have gotten a bad rap! This option is great for resilient curls. The main reason is gentle heat and allowing the curls to cool completely before removing. Curling ironing requires and additional “pin step,” to insure longer lasting results. With a hot roller, it is built in to the system. How great is that? Hot Rollers are the best option for hair that is “hard to curl.” If your hair is “hard to curl,” invest in a set and learn how to use them. You will reap the rewards in the compliments you get on your hair. Best sizes for The Ultimate Pony Tail 1” This will produce a small, resilient curl. Best for hair that is hard to curl or when an especially wavy look is desired. 11/4” This will produce a moderate wavy look on most hair types and is the largest barrel I recommend on fine hair. Best option for most hair types. 11/2” Great option for smoothing hair. Soft, subtle waves. More “movement” than wave. Best for medium to longer lengths 12 Professional Pointer One thing to remember: use the same placement and barrel (roller) size as the curling iron. These placement and size rules translate to any round curling device. Prepping The Curl Prepping your curl will help smooth the cuticle (less frizz) and help the hair retain the curl longer. Take your section and run the curling iron through the lengths of the hair. Do this two to three times. This “preps the curl.” Start your curl two to three inches from your scalp. Tap the iron until all of the hair is in the iron. Please get those ends in! When a curl is started at the ends, the ends are the main part of the hair that gets curled is the ends. UG! I can spot this from a mile away. Prep the section, start near the scalp and you have longer lasting waves and curls! The Basic Set In eight to ten sections you will have a great starting point for any style. This method works! It is easy! You can make it your own with a few modifications. 1. Section the top from the bottom. This is paramount! Think of your head as a ball. Your eyes are the mid point you will want to work from. Eyes up! Section the hair as shown in the illustration. You are almost half way there! Yahoo! 5. The back is easy! The top section will fall over this section, so all you need to do is go at the section on the horizontal. Don’t worry, this works, trust me! You will have a smooth section without having to be double jointed to reach the back of your head. 6. Release the top section and find your part for the day or evening ;). 7. Remember, stay vertical from the part and 2. Use your ears as your next sectioning point, either in front of or in the middle of your ear. Roll this section using a vertical section (The Horizontal Mambo). take a section from the ears forward. Place your curl. 8. The crown. This is last but not least! Grab your last section of hair and hold it straight up. Put in your curl, curling it in what ever direction is easiest for you. 9. Let the set cool before pulling your set out. It is always good to have a look at all of the sections using a hand mirror. If you need to add more sectioning due to the length of your hair, feel free. This is The Basic Set. The jumping off point, if you will. You are creating a great look, not performing brain surgery. Give yourself a break if you don’t get it perfect the first time. Practice makes perfect! 3. The next section is your flank section. It will fall directly behind your first roller section. Which way do you want to roll it? Check out the Back and Forth or the Same Ol Same Ol to make your decision. 4. You now want to repeat on the opposite side of your head. tommygene.com 13 The Difference between DAY and Date Night It is all in the sectioning. The goal in the morning is to get out of the house and start your day, right? In the evening you want to take a little more time and refine and polish your look. Tips for DAY • Marry the sections-combine sections 1 and 2, for example. This will speed things up and is a great way to prep your hair if you will be retouching your hair for Date Night. • Take time to Prep the Curl—larger sections equals more hair. Running your iron through your hair a few times will insure less frizz and more polish. • Cool it, sister—If you can switch your routine up a bit and allow your curls to go untouched you will be greatly rewarded. The curl will last longer and you can use less product. Tips for Date Night • More sections… or at least the Basic Set sections. Evening looks are all about drama. Even a smooth style will benefit from more sectioning. • Try a new Position—Will you be the Same Ol, Same Ol? Try the Back and Forth and vice versa. Mix up your look! It is so simple to move the curing iron in the opposite direction you normally go and create a brand new look. • Do it DIRTY!—If you did-your-hair in the morning, don’t start over. One day dirty (or two or three, depending on your hair) is the best for Date Night. Do the exact same steps you did in the morning and you will be amazed at the end result. Many women don’t really consider this and I don’t understand why. Your hair is already washed, dried and smoothed, so why not re-purpose the style. Take it from DAY to Date Night 14 The Horizontal Mambo Did I get your attention? Horizontal works great for a sunset, even the “mambo” (if you get my drift ;o). Not so great for your hair. Placing a curl into your hair on the horizontal yields a look that is dated and you can lose a lot of visual length. Placing a curl into your hair on the vertical (up and down-no pun intended), gives you a modern wave with little reduction in visual length. Remember—UP and DOWN! Notes Where You Put It Placement is everything!!! The result can be sexy and modern or frumpy and dated. Let’s go for sexy and modern. I use the same sectioning for every head of hair I curl. Whether I need a ton of curl or a subtle wave, this is the best pattern to start with. Back and Forth The back and forth is placing the curls in an alternating pattern around your head. The result is a sexy, modern wave. Think Victoria Secret Hair. In general, the hair around your face should be rolled toward your face and the next section (top of your ears) should be rolled back or away form the face. This is especially true if you have a heavily layered or shorter pieces around the face. If your hair has longer or no layers, feel free to roll away from the face when working with the section of hair. This is a more casual look with lots of movement. This one goes from Day to Date Night quite easily. tommygene.com 15 The Same Ol’, Same Ol’ Rolling the hair in all the same direction will give a really smooth, sophisticated look. Everything is rolled toward the face. What about the back? From the midpoint (back of the head), everything goes forward…in the same direction. What an excellent option to smooth the hair with subtle movement, less curly look. Oh, and this really cuts the frizz! When you roll everything toward the face you will get polished, Old Hollywood look. Think “Veronica Lake.” This is my go-to red carpet look. I can make the hair look refined and polished and not-at-all- fussy. Great for Date night! This is also a great look for DAY! By taking larger sections this is a great daytime look. You can achieve the look in under 10 minutes. Taking larger sections will simply smooth the hair and give it soft, subtle movement. Rolling everything away from the face gives a fun, flirty look. Simply by changing the direction you get a completely different look. Same technique, different direction, different result. This is a va-va-voom look! Pinned In Pinning, or clipping the curl is insurance that your style will last and last. Pinning the curl allows the hair to cool, thus retaining a memory of the curl without using a ton of ‘product.’ You can skip this step if you want. But, I have to tell you, when I want a style to last…I PIN EVERY CURL! Allow the curls to cool for five minutes. More time is better, but five minutes will do just fine. You Can Do It …and you should. There is a little bit of a learning curve for any new skill set. Give yourself a break. You may not get it perfect the first time. After a couple of tries you will see improvement. Start with the DAY (bigger sections, prepping the curl) and move on to Date Night (va-vavoom!) I want you to look and feel your best. It isn’t always just about the hair, but it’s a great place to start. 16 All text & material by Tommy Gene Harlow. All design by Becca Risa (www.beccarisa.com). Ultimate Eyelashes Look amazing, go ahead! What makes eyelashes ultimate? Making your eyes look more open and dramatic! Artificial lashes can look amazing and real… and I’m going to teach you how. The major problems with the eye area are two things: deep set in the inner corners (dark shadows) and lack of definition in the outer corners. Ultimate Eyelashes solve those problems with a white shimmer shadow and artificial flare cluster lashes. First, let’s open up that dark inner corner. This requires a shimmery white shadow and a brush to apply the shadow. White shimmer shadow will cause the recess of the inner corner of the eye to ‘pop’. It will also cancel out the dark tones with white. Light colors appear to make things look less recessed or dark. Since white is the lightest color, this shadow does this quite well here. Next, the iridescent nature of the shimmer causes light reflection, tricking the eye to make this area appear brighter and less deep. Then to the outer corner… By creating a stronger, more defined outer lash, we are opening up the eye are a considerable amount. Using an artificial lash is the best and I recommend Ardell DuraLash. You can find them in any drugstore and they are cheap! Don’t forget to pick up some adhesive in clear while you are there. These small clusters of three lashes are truly transformative. Application can be tricky, so I will break it down in steps. 1. Apply mascara (this is the first step after you have applied your eye make up) 2. Open adhesive and put a small drop on your hand 3. Using a tweezer, grab one cluster and dip it into the adhesive (you only need a small amount) 4. Tilt your head to better see your lash line in the mirror 5. Nestle the first cluster into the outer most corner of your lashes 6. Apply the next cluster one or two lashes apart (you don’t need to use more than three clusters—you are not a Drag Queen or are you?) 7. After your lashes dry, apply second coat of mascara 8. Look amazing, go ahead! Putting it all together Applying a shadow to the inner corner brings the inner eye area forward and the lashes in the outer corner create width and length. We have successfully created a more open and dramatic eye area. The Ultimate Eyelashes system works with any eye make up combination from smoky and sophisticated to subtle and soft. Have fun and look great! tommygene.com 17