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Still basking in the success of her second Riri Hearts MAC Collection, pop sensation RIHANNA is gearing up to release her third collection, Riri Hearts MAC Holiday Collection.
The Unapologetic songstress took to Instagram to debut several products from the new collection including a bold bright red lipstick and nail polish hue along with two eyeshadow palettes.
Each product from the features a combination of metallic pink and white packaging and are wrapped in a light pink chain.
RIHANNA revealed that the new Riri Hearts MAC Holiday Collection is set to hit stores in December.
 
Maintaining Your Dreadlocks

 Achieving dreadlocks is usually only half of the battle, developing a healthy routine to maintain dreadlocks is usually the harder part.

Proper care before and after washing is vital in dread lock maintenance. Clean hair locks more quickly than hair that is filled with oil and residue, so it is crucial from the beginning to create a strict shampoo regimen.
One key thing to remember about washing dreadlocks is that mildew along with a very horrifying odor can develop if oil and residue left from shampoos and conditioners that are not thoroughly washed out. Therefore during the washing process y gently squeeze residue free shampoo into completely soaked locks. After carefully and completely removing the shampoo from each dread, squeeze as much of the water of the hair as possible. Lightly blow drying the hair afterwards is often recommended to ensure that the dreadlocks dry completely.
Once dreads are completely dried, dreadlock wax should then be applied followed up by clockwise palm-rolling, to help keep dreads tight, neat and frizz free.
Dreadlocks should always be kept away from water whenever they are not being washed. When exercising or sleeping, use silk or satin scarves and pillow cases to protects dreadlocks, preserves hairstyles, and help hair retain moisture.
Once dreads are being properly cared for, know that contrary to popular opinion, dreadlocks are extremely versatile, and can be twisted, braided, colored and even curled to provide unique hairstyles.

Step-by-Step: Achieving The ‘Au Natural’ Makeup Look

Check out my four tips for getting the natural look!

Step 1. Use foundation that correctly matches your skin tone. Don’t use heavy bronzers or cream. Still apply your moisturizers, cover up, or any other product that improves your skin.

Step 2. Find eye shadows slightly darker or lighter than your skin tone. Beige, brown, taupe, light pink, and neutral tones are best to try. If using more than one shade make sure that you carefully blend. Shades that are too dark or too bright won’t produce that natural appearance.

Step 3. A few strokes of mascara is perfectly fine, but for a more subtle look don’t use eyeliner. You also may want to opt to not use your false lashes when trying to obtain a natural look.

Step 4. Natural doesn’t mean skipping lip color – it is highly encouraged. However, you should use sheer, nude, or light shades. Lip glosses and tinted lip balm usually works better to avoid bold and bright colors.

 

Beauty Basics: Classes With Nicki Minaj’s MUA Day Hill in ATL!!!

When it comes to applying eye makeup, we all think we have what it takes to rock that sultry smoky eye we seen in our favorite fashion mag or that high fashion neon shadow worn by NICKI MINAJ in her latest music video. However, the truth of the matter is most of us have no clue how to recreate those stunning eye makeup looks that our favorite style icons wear at every red carpet appearance or photo shoot.
Thankfully, everyday women can learn the art of eye makeup and so much more by attending Wanna Day Face, a series of exclusive beauty classes taught by celebrity makeup artist Day Hill, the woman behind NICKI MINAJ’s iconic transformation from hip hop femcee to a Barbie.
Day has created a beauty series that tackles all of the typical beauty issues most women face. From learning how to properly apply false lashes to grooming your brows, Day is empowering women across Metro Atlanta to take their beauty into their own hands.
You’ll learn everything from prepping and priming the lid, to understanding which eye shadow brush works best for different eye looks.
The experience is like having your own private session with one of the most creative and highly skilled makeup artists in the business. Hill’s bubbly personality and extensive beauty background made for a winning combination as she dropped one tip after another like previous little gems we could pocket for ourselves and pull out when the time is right.

If you’re in the Metro Atlanta area and would like to experience one of Day Hill’s beauty classes, please visit www.dayhill.me for a list of upcoming events and additional information.

5 KEY THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN PURCHASING A QUALITY FLAT IRON!!!

Check out these five key factors to look for when purchasing your

 next flat iron:

Temperature Settings-Most flat irons these days can reach a

unnecessary temperature of 450F, however that doesn't make it

purchase worthy. In fact, dialing up your flat iron to such an intense

temperature can, and will scorch your strands from the inside out,

leaving you with heat damage over time.

Ceramic vs. Titanium-Flat iron plates are made from various metal materials, but ceramic and titanium plates are two of the most popular materials to choose from when purchasing a flat-iron, and while both produce excellent straightening results, there is a slight difference.

Plate Size-Plate widths for most flat irons on the market can range anywhere from a 1/2 inch to 2 inches, and deciding which size will work best for your strands depends on your hair type, texture, and length. 

Curved vs. Straight Plate Design-Most women fail to consider plate design when purchasing a flat iron, but it's important to know that straight plates only allow for just that, bone straight styling, while curvature plates allow you to create bouncy curls and sexy waves, with little to no styling difficulty.

Reputable Brands-Now before you visit your local beauty supply store or the hit the web looking for a quality flat iron of any 'ol brand, we recommend reputable brands such as CHI, CONAIR, GHD, GOLD 'N HOT, SEDU, BABY BLISS and T3. 

-->10 MUST HAVE HAIR PRODUCTS FOR NEW NATURALS!!!

CANTU Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream

MISS JESSIE'S Curly Pudding

ECO STYLER Olive Oil Styling Gel Maximum Hold

CAROL'S DAUGTHER Impossibly Smooth Curly-To-Straight Set

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

MIXED CHICKS Detangling Deep Conditioner

H2O

SHEA MOISTURE Organic Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo

MOTIONS Naturally You! Radiating Gloss

KINKY-CURLY KNOT TODAY Leave-In Conditioner/Detangler

Hard In The Paint: Top 5 Nail Polishes For Nail Strength!!!

Sally Hansen Nailgrowth Miracle

China Glaze with Nail Hardeners

Perfect Formula Nail Color

LA Girls Nail Lacquer

Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Extreme Wear

Tested & Approved

                Great Hair:

Sofn’free recently introduced a new line of products, made especially with naturalistas in mind, called Nothing But, and focus on providing affordable and simple hair care. 

Pantene Relaxed & Natural Products

Carols Daughter Repairing Set

Soft Sheen Carson’s Optimum Advanced Keratin Whipped Crème Relaxer System

Dr. Miracle’s New Curl Care Products For Natural Gals

Perfect Skin:

Blackskin.com

RX for Brown Skin

The Bioelements Anti-Age Kit is designed to refine skin and decrease toxins of aging skin, women of any age who want to maintain a youthful appearance can also use the intense skin care kit.

Suki skin care, an anti-oxidant rich skin care line created to safely eradicate the effects of hyper-pigmentation, acne scars and discoloration, leaving skin looking refreshed, even and youthful.The skin brightening collection includes four key products that when used together have powerfully beautiful results.

                                                                               Cosmetics:

In 2012, women of color have more brands catering to their unique skin care needs, and Burberry Beauty is just the latest company to launch foundation for darker skin tones. Now the newest launch introduces shades named Trench No. 10, 11, 12 and 13 in liquid and compact foundations, and now offers concealers in Amber No. 5, Hazelnut No. 6, Walnut No. 7 and Mahogany No. 8.The benefits are a foundation that’s sheer, light, and provides UV protection while flawlessly covering and blending imperfections on your face.
The new shades can be purchases at Burberry Beauty’s web site, Saks Fifth Avenue, and/or Nordstrom.

CoverGirl Queen Collection Lipcolor in See Red

CoverGirl Queen Collection Lash Fanatic Mascara

CoverGirl Queen Collection Vivid Impact Liner

Viva Glam "Nicki" Lipstick (Inspired by Nicki Minaj)

Draya Michelle of Basketball Wives:LA loves Secret Kisses. So much so she's the new face of the fun, flirty lip line that catered to the trend-setting woman who loves to stop traffic with her pretty pout. Known for their large selection of shades and smooth, silky textures, Secret Kisses is quickly becoming a “must-have” for all of entertainment's 'it girls' and reality TV stars.

                            Nails:

 Nail the B.Y.T.C.H‘s line of nail lacquer. Offering an array of funky nail shades, with even funkier names like their soft pink “Cup My Cakes,” the Nail the B.Y.T.C.H lacquers are “3 Free.”

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The collection consists of five gorgeous shades that are the same shade as the corresponding lip colors. The lip/nail pairing are perfect with this season’s fun feminine looks.
There are five gorgeous nail and lip shades to choose from and they are all trend with this seasons must have colors:

• Primrose Hill Picnic – punchy, tropical fuchsia pink
• Snog – bright happy, hot pink
• Teddy Girl – pale retro bubblegum pink
• Trout Pout – creamy peach-cantaloupe
• Yummy Mummy – true medium beige

Nicki Minaj OPI Collection- Fly, Pink Friday, and Metallic 4 Life is the best!!! 

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New China Glaze Prismatic Chroma Glitters, a limited-edition collection of six dazzling nail polishes with serious shimmer power.