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Friday, December 30, 2011

How to/VIDEO: Curl Your Hair with a Flat Iron (even if you have curly hair!)



♥ Basic Steps:
1. Blow dry hair straight if it is course, wavy, or curly
2. Straighten the root if your hair is curly
3. Clamp the flat iron at the top
4. Flip the section of hair over the iron
5. Spin the iron an entire 360 degrees until the piece of hair is facing downward
6. Slowly pull the flat iron down the strand, WITHOUT STOPPING
7. Use fingers to curl the strand in the correct direction

Products Used:
-Got2B Flat Iron Balm
-Hana Shine Shield
-Hana Professional Flat Iron (review and demo here)


Other Hair Tutorials:
Natural Ringlets Tutorial
Big Wavy Curls
5 Easy Hairstyles


Check out my latest videos 
-Holiday TAG
-6 Easy Holiday Nail Tutorials

♥♥ Sale/Coupon of the Day ♥♥
ELF: Get an 11 piece Studio brush set for just $2.12 this New Years from e.l.f. when you spend $20.12 or more! Use code 2012, 12/26-1/2.


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♥ EMAIL: glammeup8@gmail.com
♥ My favorite makeup brushes: http://bit.ly/o77rXI
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

VIDEO: Merry Christmas shout outs, Happy Holidays, & The Holiday TAG!


Check out these gorgeous ladies:
Natasha: http://natashagutierrez.blogspot.com/ & http://www.youtube.com/xxpurechaos
Nicole: http://www.youtube.com/SpeakNoww17
Erica: http://www.youtube.com/xoxoERiCAlee
Sabrina: http://www.youtube.com/SparklingBeauty17

MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone and all my wonderful subscribers. Thank you for 2,000 subscribers! Your support means the world to me. Happy Holidays :)

Vlog 12/3/11 Christmas Decorating: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6OE_tsVzR4


♥ Check out my latest videos ♥
-6 Easy Holiday Nail Tutorials
-Tutorial: Winter Ice Holiday Look


♥ LUUUX: http://www.luuux.com/members/Glam-Me-Up
♥ TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/GlamMeUp
♥ EMAIL: glammeup8@gmail.com
♥ My favorite makeup brushes: http://bit.ly/o77rXI
 Discount designer clothing & makeup: http://bit.ly/o9niYB

Sunday, December 18, 2011

VIDEO: 6 Easy Holiday Nail Tutorials using SinfulColors Holiday Collection






Hey girls! SinfulColors has a gorgeous new holiday collection. They feature classic colors, but with a holiday twist. They all have a shimmer, except the green. They're very affordable at only $1.99, and are great quality!


Five gem-inspired shades of polish:
SUGAR SUGAR: a candy cane, red-hot tint
MIDNIGHT BLUE: a bold, bright twist on navy
LAST CHANCE: an emerald with depth and allure
DADDY'S GIRL: a deep purple with a drizzle of shimmer and glitter
OUT OF THIS WORLD: a perfect silver with swirls of glimmer

Two metallic shades of nail art:
FLOWER GIRL: a bronzy gold with tons of sparkle
FASHIONISTA: a glitter-laden pewter


My favorites are Out of This World and Daddy's Girl.
You can find SinfulColors at Walgreens for $1.99.
I created 6 fun holiday nail art looks that are super easy to do using all the colors! Check it out:



Other nail tutorials:
Glitter Dipped Holiday Nails- http://glam-me-upxo.blogspot.com/2010/12/glitter-dipped-holiday-nails.html
Neon Zebra Nail Art- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_4sMzBdB1g
Glitter Gradient Nails- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_07UiUy3b8
French Manicure with Glitter Tips- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbufSmK5T34
Easy Flower Nail Art- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhHG4zIN9dY
Easy At-Home Mani- http://glam-me-upxo.blogspot.com/2010/03/at-home-easy-manicure-tutorial-make.html

Nail Polish Collection & Storage: http://glam-me-upxo.blogspot.com/2011/05/video-my-nail-polish-collection-storage.html



 Check out my latest videos 
-Tutorial: Winter Ice Holiday Look
-My Life: Vlog 12/3/11 Christmas Decorating


♥ LUUUX: http://www.luuux.com/members/Glam-Me-Up
♥ TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/GlamMeUp
♥ EMAIL: glammeup8@gmail.com
♥ My favorite makeup brushes: http://bit.ly/o77rXI
 Discount designer clothing & makeup: http://bit.ly/o9niYB


FTC: The video is not sponsored. SinfulColors provided these polishes for consideration on my blog. I am affiliated with Walgreens, but not SinfulColors, I am not being paid, nor am I required to do the video. All opinions are honest. 

Friday, December 16, 2011

Tutorial/VIDEO: Winter Ice Holiday Look







Products Used:
-NYX Eyeshadow Base in White
-NYX Slide On liner in Pure White
-NYX For Your Eyes Only palette in Smokey Eyes
-Maybelline EyeStudio Color Plush Silk palette in Sapphire Siren
-Maybelline EyeStudio Color Explosion in Blue Blowout
-Wet n Wild Color Icon palette in Lust
-Milani Color Brilliance eyeliner in Aqua
-Urban Decay 24-7 Glide On Liner in Zero
-L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Carbon Mascara
-Ardell 110 Lashes
-Duo Lash glue

-NYX Rouge Cream Blush in Boho Chic
-Revlon Color Burst Lip Stick in Baby Pink

♥ Brushes Used:
-Sigma E55 Eye Shading
-Sigma E60 Large Shader
-Sigma E40 Tapered Blending
-Sigma E35 Tapered Blending
-Sigma E30 Pencil Brush
-Sigma E70 Medium Angled Shading
-Sigma F50 Duo Fibre

Check out my Hana Flat Iron Review where I wore this look!

Other holiday/winter looks:
http://glam-me-upxo.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-makeup-look-golden-cranberry.html
http://glam-me-upxo.blogspot.com/2010/02/winter-eyes.html

Other looks using these palettes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfVnuSe257Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGk5-JN3UNs

 Check out my latest videos 
-My Life: Vlog 12/3/11 Christmas Decorating
-Review & Demo: Hana Professional Flat Iron

♥ Sale/Coupon of the Day ♥
ELFGet free e.l.f. Studio Holiday 100-Piece Classic Eyeshadow Palette when you spend $25 or more. Use code 100FREE, now through 12/19.


♥ LUUUX: http://www.luuux.com/members/Glam-Me-Up
♥ TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/GlamMeUp
♥ EMAIL: glammeup8@gmail.com
♥ My favorite makeup brushes: http://bit.ly/o77rXI
 Discount designer clothing & makeup: http://bit.ly/o9niYB

Saturday, December 10, 2011

NOTW: Sally Hansen Extreme Wear in Wet Cement


This week's nail color is very different. It's very wintery and chic. Essie came out with a similar color in their fall collection, but this one's cheaper and still gorgeous! This is Sally Hansen's Xtreme Wear in Wet Cement. It's a light cool grey, that looks great on most skin tones. And it goes with every outfit! I've done a NOTW with this polish back when I got it, but in that I used a glitter accent. Hopefully soon I'll do a Winter Nail Polish Picks video!
What's your go-to winter color? Would you wear this color?

You can find this polish here, for only about $3!

Check out my other NOTWs:
http://glam-me-upxo.blogspot.com/search/label/nail%20of%20the%20week

 Check out my latest videos 
-My Life: Vlog 12/3/11 Christmas Decorating
-Review & Demo: Hana Professional Flat Iron


♥ LUUUX: http://www.luuux.com/members/Glam-Me-Up
♥ TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/GlamMeUp
♥ EMAIL: glammeup8@gmail.com
♥ My favorite makeup brushes: http://bit.ly/o77rXI
 Discount designer clothing & makeup: http://bit.ly/o9niYB

My Life/VIDEO: Vlog 12/3/11 Christmas Decorating

Hey everyone! I filmed this last week just for fun. Enjoy tree decorating, lights, and a behind the scenes of my last video!
Want to see more vlogs?
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7371EDF2159AF5EB&feature=viewall

Check out my latest videos 
-Review & Demo: Hana Professional Flat Iron
-How-to: Apply Mascara & Get Huge Lashes

Coming soon:
-Winter Ice Tutorial
-Holiday TAG
-How to Curl Hair with a Flat Iron
-Winter OOTDs


Sale/Coupon of the Day ♥
BH COSMETICS: Buy today and receive a 2-Day Shipping Upgrade for FREE- only at BH Cosmetics. Select UPS Ground Shipping Upon Checkout! 


♥ LUUUX: http://www.luuux.com/members/Glam-Me-Up
♥ TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/GlamMeUp
♥ EMAIL: glammeup8@gmail.com
♥ My favorite makeup brushes: http://bit.ly/o77rXI
 Discount designer clothing & makeup: http://bit.ly/o9niYB

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Review & Demo/VIDEO: Hana Professional Flat Iron & Misikko.com




Hey everyone! I am delighted to bring you this review on the Hana Professional Flat Iron from Misikko.com. Watch my video for more information and a demo of me using it!

A little about Misikko.com first:
Misikko.com is an authentic retailer for hair care items such as: flat irons, blow dryers, curling irons, styling products, and hair extensions. Some top brand they sell are Hana, GHD, Chi, Paul Mitchell, Babyliss, and tons more! They also have a variety of makeup and skincare as well. There website is easy to navigate categories like: top sellers, top rated, ceramic, titanium, or by brand.
Why order from Misikko.com?
They offer FREE SAME-DAY SHIPPING all the time. My order was shipped the same day! It was so fast. They were also really helpful by email with helping me choose the right flat iron for me. And best of all, their products are always on sale for cheaper then the brand's retail price. They also have holiday deals going on right now like an additional $10 off orders over $100 with the code: HOLIDAY. They also throw in so many freebies with your order. Here is all the stuff I got with mine. Watch the video for more on this! 

**Click to enlarge any image**


The Hana Professional Flat Iron is considered one Misikko.com's best flat irons, along with being the a top seller. It has a sleek flat black design, with blue ceramic tourmaline plates. Negative ions seal the hair cuticle, for soft, sleek hair, with little to no damage. The adjustable heat setting ranges from 140-450 degrees. It has a 1" wide plate, with beveled edges and a rounded tip to prevent snags. Since it is a 1" iron, it was easy to get close to my roots. And the beveled edges keep it from forming those nasty kinks. Even the design of the handle makes it comfortable to hold and helps me grip it. The iron heats up after about 30 seconds, and the light will begin to blink when it is ready. The heat distribution and design allows for you to easily curly or flip your hair out with it. It has a 8 foot swivel cord, so you can do your hair anywhere. Although I don't recommend straightening hair when its wet, the Hana Flat Iron is safe on damp hair.  Always dry your hair completely, but if it's still a little bit damp somewhere, it won't hurt it. It even comes with a 2 year warranty!
The flat iron comes with a heat-proof storage pouch, heat-proof mat, leather case, and storage tin.


The performance of this flat iron totally blew me away. I have tried this without blow drying my hair first, like I did in this video, and it only took about two passes down the piece of hair to get it straight. (That is with it set on 450 degrees). I blowed dried my hair first in this video though to save time, and it helps it straighten better. It slid down my hair so easily, and did not snag at all. There was some steam coming off of my hair, but that is totally normal. It's not the hair burning, its just the moisture being taken out of the hair and turning to steam. I have never seen a flat iron that made my hair this soft and silky. My hair even held up on the humid days, and it lasted the whole time I had it straight.
Yikes! I know. 

You can get this flat iron here for only $119.98. It is on sale right now from regular $205. Also, if you use the coupon for $10 off that I mentioned below, then you can get it from $109! That is such a good deal for a professional flat iron. Add it to your Christmas list, or gift it to someone!

Tell me what you think of Misikko.com, and if you have tried this flat iron!

Check out some of my old straightening videos and compare the quality of flat irons!
By the way, this video was my first ever :) - Straightening Curly Hair
Review & Demo: John Frieda 3-Day Straigtht

How I grew my hair so long: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEQLAYLZ3TQ
How I keep my hair healthy: http://glam-me-upxo.blogspot.com/2011/06/beauty-tip-of-week-get-healthier.html

Coming soon:
-Winter Ice Holiday Tutorial
-How to Curl Hair with a Flat Iron ft. the Hana Professional


♥ Check out my latest videos 
-How to: Apply Mascara & Get Huge Lashes
-Easy Drugstore Makeup


♥ LUUUX: http://www.luuux.com/members/Glam-Me-Up
♥ TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/GlamMeUp
♥ EMAIL: glammeup8@gmail.com
♥ My favorite makeup brushes: http://bit.ly/o77rXI
 Discount designer clothing & makeup: http://bit.ly/o9niYB


FTC: This flat iron was provided for review purposes on my blog. These are my honest opinions, and are not influenced in anyway. I am not being paid to do this review. I am not affiliated with Misikko.com. 

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