No one is too macho for skin care and yes, we’re looking at you, dude. Healthy skin gets the girls and

according to a 2012 study, guys with healthier skin colour are more attractive than those with a masculine face (translation: rough and oily). Now there are guys who just borrow their wife or girlfriend’s facial products, but this is actually not enough. A man like you needs a skin care routine of your own and here are the reasons why:

Men also need to pamper themselves when it comes to skin care. Created Beautiful has just what you need for clear and healthy-looking skin. Call 0422 480 098 for booking our beauty salon located in Kingston. One of the best in Canberra!

Being a mom to unstoppable toddlers AND having a full-time job is already an excuse to give yourself a

break and go easy on your looks. Of course, women will still be women and we’ll do whatever it takes to look as presentable as possible, even with a kid on one arm and a bulky diaper bag on the other. But we have to admit that we don’t have the time that we used to enjoy in the past and we have no time for endless primping. Thankfully, we have ways to make our skin look good despite our busy schedules.

Here are some helpful tips:

If you need a facial or any skin care maintenance that requires more than your usual touch-ups, let

Created Beautiful help you out with making your skin healthy and glowing. Aside from high quality

eyebrow waxing in Kingston, Canberra, we also offer face and body treatments at rates you can

afford. You can call 0422 480 098 or bookings and consultations. Call 0422 480 098 for booking our beauty salon located in Kingston. One of the best in Canberra!

A set of sexy, plump lips is one of the most sought after cosmetic procedure these days and lots of women are willing to shell out considerable cash just to have Angeline Jolie lips. Before you set up an

appointment with your surgeon, it’s better to read up and find out the different types of fillers used to

achieve the perfect pucker that you’re after.

Artecoll – a synthetic material that may bring a higher risk of allergic reaction, but it lasts longer than fat or collagen injections.Autologen – made of collagen extracted from somewhere in your body, so there’s no risk of allergic reaction. Results are temporary though, so this may not be the filler for you if you’re already looking for a long-term solution.Collagen – normally extracted from cows and there’s risk for allergic reaction. The filler will last from four weeks to six months. The doctor will have to perform a test dose to make sure you won’t have a negative reaction.Dermalogen – this comes from collagen extracted from deceased donors. As awful as it sounds, it’s safe and your body should react just fine to it. Fascia – connective tissue is harvested from your body or a deceased donor. It can be injected or surgically implanted to your lips. This is good for only a year since your body will reabsorb the ingredient by then.Fat – it will be extracted from your abdomen or thighs and injected to your lips. This can be a permanent fix and there are no allergy risks. This can be also implanted surgically.

If you have questions on the best type of filler for your lips, just call Created Beautiful at 0422 480 098

for bookings and consultations. We provide lip augmentation, and permanent cosmetic tattoo in our beauty salon in Kingston, Canberra, as well as other high quality cosmetic services.

Summer is just around the corner and it’s time to get into that teeny weenie bikini! But wait, is your bikini area ready for those skimpy bottoms? If you’re still sporting hair down there, now is the perfect time to explore your options in hair removal. The best one for you will depend on how much you’re willing to spend and how much time you can spare for keeping it all bare.

Shaving – this is the easiest and most affordable method so far since it only requires a razor and shaving cream. When you need to remove hair quickly, you can just reach for the razor and run it over your skin. However, hair comes back quite fast; stubbles will start to appear in a day or two. Also, you run the risk of getting nicks and ingrown hairs. Always put shaving cream on skin before shaving to make skin smoother and to avoid cuts.Hair removal creams – also called depilatories, these are thick creams that contain chemicals that dissolve the hair from the skin’s surface. Just like shaving, hair isn’t pulled from the roots so you may have to do this often if you want to maintain hairless skin. Waxing – if the idea of shaving every other day does not appeal to you, consider getting your bikini area waxed instead. Booking for waxing in Canberra is easy since many salons and spas offer the service. Your bikini area will become smooth as a baby’s bottom since hair is completely removed from the pores. Of course, you will have to deal with the pain that comes with having hair ripped off from your skin, but many say that it’s actually tolerable and it gets better after numerous waxing sessions. Another downside here is that you have to let the hair grow up to a certain length before you can have it waxed again. Sugaring – if you find waxing too painful, you can try sugaring as a more comfortable alternative. Paste or gel with sugar-like grains is placed on the area and then this is pulled off from the skin after a few minutes. You can actually do this on your own since there are sugaring products you can readily buy, but if this is your first time, it’s best to let a professional do the work.Laser/IPL – pulsed light is used to disable the hair follicle to lessen hair growth. This is the most effective method for the long-term, but only if you have the budget for it. It can be quite expensive and prices will depend per salon or skin clinic.

Created Beautiful, a beauty salon in Kingston, Canberra offers hair removal services such as bikini waxing, visit us at our shop or call (02) 6295 7331 for booking!

If I have to leave the house in a hurry and have time for just ONE grooming task, I will spend it on

shaping my brows. The importance of keeping eyebrows groomed is usually underrated, but women

should take notice how expertly-drawn brows can transform the face dramatically. Before you book for eyebrow waxing anywhere in Canberra, take a look at how eyebrows have evolved through the years and how they have contributed to the looks of style icons. This can help give you an idea on how you will want your brows done at the salon.

1920-1930

Style icon: Clara Bow

Extensive plucking was the rage back then, making extremely thin and straight brows the norm. Slender brows were made shinier by using Vaseline or petroleum jelly. Silent film star Clara Bow had the perfect slender brow during that time.

1930-1940

Style icon: Jean Harlow

Shiny, severely tweezed brows were still the look but with high, rounded arches instead of straight lines. Watch Jean Harlow films (we highly recommend Hell’s Angels) and check out her thin, curved brows.

1940-1950

Style icon: Lauren Bacall

Barely-there brows were replaced with heavier brows and more prominent arches. This is the start of the Old Hollywood eyebrows that we know of, ones that are perfectly matched with cherry red lips.

1950-1960

Style icons: Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn

Eyebrows pencil is used generously to make brows bolder and more pronounced. Look at pictures of Liz, Marilyn, and Audrey during their heyday and take note of how their brows defined the features of their faces.

1960-1970

Style icon: Sophia Lauren

She shaved her brows off completely and then used pencil to draw striking lines using short and precise strokes. This made her brows the most prominent ones in that decade.

1970-1990

Style icons: Lauren Hutton, Brooke Shields

The 70s is the start of the era in which people are more comfortable growing their hair. Tweezers were set aside to let brows become natural-looking. Bushy brows became prominent especially in the 80s, with Brooke Shields sporting thick, ungroomed brows. Brow powders and pencils helped achieve the dishevelled look favoured during those years.

1990-2000

Style icons: Pamela Anderson, Drew Barrymore

The 90s were not kind to the eyebrows, with cover girls Pamela and Drew rocking super-thin and over-

tweezed brows. It makes the face look perpetually-shocked, which only very beautiful women can pull off.

2000s-present

Style icon: Cara Delevingne

Healthier-looking eyebrows are back, thanks to celebrities like Cara who show up at events with thick and lush brows. More products are introduced to the market to achieve dramatic eyebrows.

Let an expert guide you on getting the best brows for your face. Head down to our beauty salon, Created Beautiful for professional services such as permanent cosmetic tattoo or eyebrow waxing in Kingston, Canberra. Call (02) 6295 7331 for bookings or visit our website.

We all know that Botox is a staple in any dermatologist’s office, the not-so-secret solution to wrinkles. But do you know that Botox is not just for vanity purposes? A new study from the journal Circulation:

Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology reported that injecting shots of Botox into the prior to surgery can

even out heart rhythms and lessen the risk of complications such as heart attack, stroke, and kidney

failure.

Tests were conducted in a group of 60 patients in Russia. These patients had irregular heart rhythms and were scheduled to undergo heart bypass operation. Less than 10% of those who received Botox shots developed arrhythmias within 30 days after surgery. In comparison, 30% of the placebo group, who received only saline injections, developed abnormal heart rhythms.

According to Dr. Jonathan Steinberg, director of the arrhythmia institute at Valley Health System and

adjunct professor at the University of Rochester, “Botox may work by paralyzing, in a way, some of the

excitatory signals sent to the heart following the trauma of surgery. By suppressing some of this activity, the heart rhythm may have a chance to stabilize more quickly”.

This is great news indeed, knowing that Botox can be used for anything more than superficial facial

correction.

If you’re not in danger of going through bypass surgery anytime soon, you can just enjoy the usual benefits of Botox, courtesy of the Wrinkle Correction Treatment from Created Beautiful, one of Canberra’s most trusted beauty salons. Aside from wrinkle correction, Created Beautiful also offers the best permanent cosmetic tattoo in Kingston, Canberra and other excellent beauty services.

The Coconut Oil has proven its versatility and there are still uses left to be discovered. You may have a bottle of Coconut Oil lying around; you might want to expand its uses.

Great Breath Equalizer

Is your mouthwash too stingy for your taste? Would you like to find a more holistic approach? Try oil pulling method. Do this first thing you wake up. Gargle one tablespoon of coconut oil for twenty minutes, spit it out and follow up with a salty warm water solution then brush as usual. The logic of this is, bacteria and virus are made of lipids and they get attracted to the coconut oil and get pulled away once oil is spitted out leaving gums healthier, whiter teeth and fresher breath.

That Lice Issue – Be gone

There is a lice outbreak in your child’s daycare and those commercially prepared lice medication is too harsh for your little one. There is always coconut oil to rescue you. Drench hair with coconut oil and let it sit for 12 to 24 hours. Before washing the oil out, find a fine comb to weed out those pesky lice.

DIY Deodorant

Coconut oil has deodorizing and anti-microbial benefits therefore it can be a good ingredient for a homemade deodorant. Mix the following with the coconut oil, arrow root powder, baking soda, cornstarch and a few drops of your preferred essential oil.

Ditch Those Eye bags

The kind of bags you don’t want to be seen carrying around. Lightly apply coconut oil around your eyes and say good bye to your puffy eyes.

Perfect Cuticles

Not every one of us can be hand models but we can follow their habits. To keep hands supple and cuticles from peeling, slather some coconut oil on your hands and massage until coconut oil is absorbed.

If you want some TLC or pampering, come and visit us at Created Beautiful in Shop 10, Andrew Arcade 42 Giles St., Kingston, ACT. We offer a wide range of skincare services . Book now at (02) 6260 8185

Give your feet a break as it deserves it since your feet abides to whatever you ask it to do. Hold off that shoe shopping though and give your feet a foot spa at home.

Prepare a tub where you can comfortably rest and soak your feet. For your soaking solution, dissolve 1 part Epsom salts and 1 part baking soda to a gallon of warm water. For an additional aromatherapy, add few drops of your favorite essential oil.

Dip and soak your feet, you can let it sit for 15 -20 minute or you can choose to wait it out until the water gets cold. The water and Epsom salt has soften any hard skin and loosen dead skin, now it is easier to scrub it by means of loofah or a pumice stone.

Exfoliate your feet with a sugar scrub; it is just a sugar and oil concoction you can make in advance.

Wash the sugar scrub away. Now, it is time to seal in moisture by liberally applying your favourite lotion or moisturizer to your feet.

Alternatively, let the experts do it! Come and visit us at Created Beautiful in Shop 10, Andrew Arcade 42 Giles St., Kingston, ACT. We offer a wide range of services specialising in Nail and Foot Spa. Book now at (02) 6260 8185

A sunglass or broad hat can give anyone false securities against sun neither can heavy clothing; it does not provide sufficient protection against the heat of the sun. Staying out of the sun is not really a fool -proof plan but applying sunscreen is always the best recourse for anyone who wants to stay young and skin-cancer free.

Neglecting to wear sunscreen can lead to premature aging, skin damage and worse, skin cancer. But choosing a sunscreen is not easy as it seems. It should not be relegated casually to just plucking a bottle of sunscreen from the store shelves. It requires examining the bottle’s label carefully. Here are some tips to assist you in selecting a proper sun screen.

According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, they advise people to use a moisturizer containing broad-spectrum sunscreen; broad-spectrum means the sunscreen blocks both UVA and UVB rays and it is with an SPF rating of at least 15.For people prone to dry skin, look for moisturizing sunscreens.Choose a sunscreen appropriate to your activity. If you will be outside for a short time, pick a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15, it filters out about 93 percent of UV radiation. For a longer sun exposure, use a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. SPF 30 filters out up to 97 percent of the sun’s UV radiation; SPF 50 filters out up to 98 percent. Also consider water and sweat resistance sunscreen. Please do take note even if it says waterproof sunscreen, it means that it holds after 80 minutes of water and sweat exposure, you will need to reapply.Always check expiration dates as the active ingredients may lose its efficacy.

This is where Created Beautiful comes in. Did you know that we offer skin treatments for pimples, wrinkles and other skin problems? Come and visit us at Created Beautiful in Shop 10, Andrew Arcade 42 Giles St., Kingston, ACT to discuss our rates and packages. Book now at (02) 6260 8185.

Every part of coconut has its use. This is why coconuts are referred as tree of life. It has amazing properties that can benefit our hair and skin. Coconut oil has antifungal and antibacterial properties; it is also an effective moisturizer. Coconut is not only useful in cooking but it can be used in our daily activities.

Make-up remover

Coconut Oil makes a natural make up remover. Slightly damp a cotton ball with coconut oil, and gently wipe your face and lips, instantly removes stubborn eyeliner and mascara.

Massage Oil

Coconut Oil stays longer on the skin because it doesn’t get absorbed immediately, it allows your more time for a rub down without feeling overly oily, plus it also has a great smell.

Moisturizer

It is a great moisturizer because coconut oil is laden with fatty acids that help trap moisture into the skin. Hello dewy, soft skin!

Tanning Oil

Bring some coconut oil to the beach and generously spread coconut oil to your body, say no to store bought tanning oils.

Shaving Cream

Got an extra sensitive skin? And would want a smoother shave? Coconut Oil has antiseptic qualities that help protect you skin while you shave.

Alternatively, let the experts do it! Come and visit us at Created Beautiful in Shop 10, Andrew Arcade 42 Giles St., Kingston, ACT. We offer a wide range of services specialising in eyebrow threading and waxing. Book now at (02) 6260 8185

Not all of us are blessed with a smooth face devoid of hair. Most of us require time and effort to get rid of facial hair.

Here are some different methods in removing facial hair.

Tweezers

Tweezers can be considered as a rite of passage for any adolescents. It takes no practice at all to maneuver a tweezers. Tweezers is also readily available and everyone can afford it. It can be a friend or foe, depending on one’s pain threshold. Just be careful not to include your skin in plucking out stray hairs. There’s no truth in the myth that hair plucked will grow back more thicker though one might have an ingrown hair fiasco. First time to use the tweezer? Try putting ice on the area before you pluck, this will numb the pain.

Facial Threading

If you really want it done right, go to a professional for this kind of service. If one can get easily irritated with hair removal products, this method could be for you. This is very inexpensive since it only needs cotton strings. The beauty technician removes excess hair and shaped eyebrows by twisting the cotton strings and pulling hair.

Waxing

For hair to be removed, a hot or cold wax is applied over the direction of hair growth, and then a cloth is pressed on to the wax, pull the cloth upward and against the direction of hair growth. It can be traumatizing for a sensitive skin. Skin with be smoother for 3-4 weeks, waxing can also cause ingrown hair.

Epilators

Epilator works by pulling out hair at the same time. This method can be painful.

Shave

Of course you can shave it off! Shaving cream also makes skin supple. It is not true that shave hair is darker and coarser. Shaving does cause bumps and hair ingrown.

Bleach

Bleaching is perfect for anyone who cannot stand any pain. Bleaching is just lightening hair making it less noticeable. It is not be advisable for sensitive skin.

Laser Removal

The laser light destroys the root of the hair causing it not to grow back. It does lessen hair growth.

Alternatively, let the experts do it! Come and visit us at Created Beautiful in Shop 10, Andrew Arcade 42 Giles St., Kingston, ACT. We offer a wide range of services specialising in eyebrow threading and waxing. Book now at (02) 6260 8185

Got no time for a spa visit yet you badly need one? Have a spa day at the privacy of your own home. Here's how to achieve it.

Prep your post

Turn off the lights and light up your bathroom with scented candles. Download some soothing tunes that will accompany you during your bath or you can bathe in solitude. Prepare the beverage of your choice, may it be a wine, refreshing warm green tea or a hot coco.

Fill your bath

For a rejuvenating and detoxing bath, drop 5- 10 green tea bags to your warm bath while the water is running.

Body Scrub

Is your skin is looking dull lately? Create your own body scrub that is gentle on the skin and devoid of any chemicals.

Mix the following ingredients found in your cupboard

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup raw oatmeal

1 cup olive oil

While you are dry, gently scrub the concoction into your skin, do a circular motion in massaging the scrub to your skin. Since this has oil, be careful while in the bath for it can be slippery.

Hair Mask

Use a clarifying shampoo to remove product build up in your hair, and then deep condition your hair and wrap it with a warm towel.

Foot Wrap

Wrap your feet in a warm towel for about 10-15 minutes. This will soften dead skin and callous and will easily eliminate dead skin thru scrubbing.

Cold Water

Shower in cold water as cold water closes up pores and will make your hair ultra-shiny.

Want to give yourself some TLC? Come and visit us at Created Beautiful in Shop 10, Andrew Arcade 42 Giles St., Kingston, ACT. We can help you de-stress and make you feel more beautiful and rejuvenated. We offer body massage and nail and foot spa. Book now at (02) 6260 8185

One will resort to a workout because one would like to lose weight or to have a firmer arms or abdomen. But did you know that your face can also benefit from a work out?

By doing Facial Workouts it will help make tighter, fuller and plumper skin. It can also stimulate collagen and elastin production.

Another benefit of a facial workout, since there is now an increase of activity in face, will be an improvement of the blood circulation in this area.

Facial Exercise # 1 – The Fish Lips Exercise

Suck your cheeks with your lips puckered. While your lips are pursed together, smile as much as you can while relaxing other parts of the face. Hold it for ten second s then rest. Repeat three times more.

Suck you cheeks again and instead of puckering up; pump your cheek muscles up and down 12 times while your cheeks are still sucked in.

Facial Exercises # 2 - The Kiss Face Exercise

Pout you lips and smile as much as you can while lips are pouty. Hold it in for 10 seconds then rest. Repeat three times. Pout again and smiles as much as you can, hold it in for 10 seconds and pump your cheek muscles up and down, do this 12 times.

Facial Exercise # 3 – The Whistler

Form an O shaped in your lips like your about to whistle. Smile as much as you can while retaining the O shape with your lips, hold it for 10 seconds, rest and repeat three more times. Repeat step one and pump cheeks up and down while lips is in O shape, do this 12 times then relax.

Another alternative is Botox which is part of Created Beautiful's services. Come and visit us at Created Beautiful in Shop 10, Andrew Arcade 42 Giles St., Kingston, ACT . We offer a wide range of services specialising in eyebrow threading and waxing. Book now at (02) 6260 8185

There is a sense of accomplishment seeing your beauty products hoard. Palettes of eye make ups, collection of lipstick, each color for every mood and occasion. Different kinds of mascara and eyeliners, the list goes on. But before you head out to your favorite shop and load your shopping cart with beauty products, you are forgetting that beauty products have expiration dates.

Yes, beauty products have a life span. Someone has to say this: eventually you will have to throw it away. Using expired beauty product may cause myriad of skin problems. For lotions, sunscreen and skin care products that has expired, it loses its efficacy.

How long should you be keeping your beauty products?

2 to 3 months

Mascara

Face peels & mask

Acne pads

Nail file

Loofah

6 months to 1 year

Liquid eyeliner

Liquid foundation

Concealer

Acne creams & washes

Eye cream

Face wash

Serum

1 to 1.5 years

Lip gloss

Cream eye shadow

Face cream in a jar

Sunscreen

Bar soap

Shower gel

Eyebrow gel

2 years

Lip and eye pencils

Lipstick

Nail polish

Powder eye shadow and blush

Powder foundation

Body lotion and scrubs (jar)

3 years

Shampoo & conditioner

Body lotion (pump)

Perfume

Hairspray

Do you know that we also offer Make-Up services? Come and visit us at Created Beautiful in Shop 10, Andrew Arcade 42 Giles St., Kingston, ACT to discuss our rates and packages. Book now at (02) 6260 8185

Not everyone is blessed with good skin but it doesn’t mean we can't have good skin. Here are some tips in attaining that perfect skin.

Choose products well suited for your skin type. If you have dry skin, go for the products that would stimulate natural oils or if you have oily skin, use products that would cut oily skin.Always include sunscreen to your daily routine, even if there is a good chance of rain or your plan is just to stay indoors, UV rays are sneaky, avoid it at all cost since it damages skin and exposure to UV rays may lead to skin cancer.Exfoliate regularly. Add this extra step to your quest for perfect skin. Skin won’t shine on its own; exfoliating will get rid of the dry dead skin and will expose smooth skin.Hydrate. Drink enough water throughout the day. Your skin will benefit from it.Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Biotin supplement are good skin allies. Please consult a physician prior to taking these supplements.Moisturize, for skin cannot absorb water. Moisturizing will keep your skin supple and smooth.Never go to bed with a dirty face. Take time to remove make up and do your skin care routine.Eat good and healthy food. After all, you are what you eat. What you take in will reflect on the outside. But if you are craving for junk and comfort food, give in and don’t be guilty, as long as it is not too much, moderation is the key.

This is where Created Beautiful comes in. Did you know that we offer skin treatments for pimples, wrinkles and other skin problems? Come and visit us at Created Beautiful in Shop 10, Andrew Arcade 42 Giles St., Kingston, ACT to discuss our rates and packages. Book now at (02) 6260 8185

Ahh! You thought you have outgrown pimples and no matter what you do, it keeps coming back. Maybe these pimples are not hormone related and it is now time to take a closer look at your daily routine. Here’s a breakout map that might keep pimples at bay.

Area 1 and 3

Pimples on these are area are related to bladder and digestive system. It might be that these area are congested. Drink more water and add wholefood and fiber to your diet.

Area 2

Outbreak on this area is related to your liver. Keep your liver healthy by not overindulging with alcohol and oily food. It also possible that you are allergic to any milk products.

Area 4

Pertains to your ears. According to chinese medicine, having breakout on these areas might mean that you are not hydrating very well and not emptying your bladder as often as you should be. Increase fluid intake and take those bathroom trips more frequently.

Area 5 and 9

Breakout on the cheeks may mean your respiratory system is under distress. Smokers and people prone to allegies may have fine, broken capillaries on the nose area.

Area 10, 11 and 14

Pimples pop in these area if you just had extensive dental work.

Area 12

You would sometimes know that is the “time of the month” when you having breakouts on the chin. Pimples on the chin may mean hormonal imbalance due to stress or any factors.

Area 13

Care for your neck like you care for your face. An often neglected area, neck should have the equal spotlight as your face.

This is where Created Beautiful comes in. Did you know that we offer skin treatments for pimples, wrinkles and other skin problems? Come and visit us at Created Beautiful in Shop 10, Andrew Arcade 42 Giles St., Kingston, ACT to discuss our rates and packages. Book now at (02) 6260 8185

A well shaped and regularly maintained eyebrow can enhance facial features and definitely improve looks. This is one area that everyone should be conservative in grooming.

Determine the following, where you brow begins, where it should arch the highest and where it ends. To determine where you brow should start, Use a pencil or something straight and line it with the outermost edge of your nose to the outer corner of the eye. Mark it. To determine the peak of the arch, line the outermost of the nose to outer rim or the iris or just about the brow bone. Mark this spot too. To determine where the brow should end, line it with the outermost edge of the nose and it should be lining up with the outer eye. Mark this spot.Fill in the gaps using a brow pencil, this to avoid over plucking. Draw a line under your brow to determine the thickness of your brow.Brush eyebrow using a spoolie. Pluck stray hairs.Trim eyebrow using a spoolie brush and a small scissors.Redo and fill the gap in your brow.Go for mirrored effect and do same steps to you other brow.

Consider also the shape of you face in the beginning. If you find your brows too difficult to handle, it is best to seek professional assistance.

This is where Created Beautiful comes in. Did you know that one of our expertise is eyebrow waxing and shaping? Come and visit us at Created Beautiful in Shop 10, Andrew Arcade 42 Giles St., Kingston, ACT to discuss our rates and packages. Book now at (02) 6260 8185

Make-up has evolved a great deal since Cleopatra learned how to make a tight line. Thanks to technology and internet (Youtube hey!), everyone knows Make-up Basics 101. Below is a compilation of what we think is Make-Up's best kept secrets.

Tips on how to be your very own Makeup artist.

Want your foundation to last all day? Do the following steps:

Fake a long lash by brushing baby powder on to the lash before applying mascara.Want a flushed cheeks look natural? Don’t pinch those cheeks instead add blush to cheeks before applying foundation. It will look that glow came from within.For a curvier lashes, heat up your curl lash by using a hair blower, gently pull you eyelid upward while curling your lashes, pinch the lashes for 30 seconds and give it 2- 3 pumps before removing lash curler.

Trick for a slimmer looking nose bridge, it will depend on how your eyebrow are set apart, if it is too far apart, it will appear that you have a wider nose bridge. If eyebrows are set just right or are closer together, it will give you the illusion of a narrower nose.Learn to tight line your eyes. It does make a difference when you darken the roots of your lashes.

Ran out of oil blotting paper? Save those napkins from your favorite coffee shops and restaurant. Cost you nothing and still as good as that expensive oil blotting paper.Before applying make – up, rehydrate yourself with water. You will find that make up “sticks” better if you are well hydrated.

Do you know that we also offer Make-Up services? Come and visit us at Created Beautiful in Shop 10, Andrew Arcade 42 Giles St., Kingston, ACT to discuss our rates and packages. Book now at (02) 6260 8185

Ever wondered how Cleopatra did it in the good ol' days?

It is so simple to make sugar wax and wax at the privacy of your own space. All it takes are sugar, lemon juice, tiny bit of water and loads of patience.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice never from a concentrate1/4 cup water2 cups sugar

Materials:

Heavy bottom panWooden spoonContainer

Put all ingredients in the pan. Turn on stove to medium heat, keep on stirring for 4-5 minutes. Watch it carefully as it boils, when the mixture turns caramel brown, turn the heat off and set it aside. Handle with extreme caution as the product is very hot and can cause burns. Transfer it to the prepared container. It will take about 2 hours for the finish product to cool down.

How to wax

Materials

Baby powderSpatulaHomemade sugar wax

You will get better results if you have buffed and scrubbed ahead of time. Do not apply any oil, lotion or deodorant on the skin.

With the use of a spatula, get the desired amount of sugar wax, stretch it by hand until color turns to buttery caramel. Now, it ready to use. Prep the area by dusting baby powder on the skin. This is to “dry out” the skin and to remove any oil that will interfere with the waxing procedure. Start with a small area, spread wax opposite to the direction of hair growth, pat it to make sure that hair clings to the wax. Make a flap and use this to grab and pull the wax. Before pulling wax, make the skin tight, pull wax horizontally and not upwards. If you see more hair, wax again however, avoid waxing same area for more than 2 times as will do more harm than good.

After care

To remove excess wax, wipe area with a warm wet towel; avoid taking baths right after waxing session since pores are open and prone to infection. Slather some Aloe Vera gel and hold off lotion, oils and deodorant for the next 24 hours.

Alternatively, let the experts do it! Come and visit us at Created Beautiful in Shop 10, Andrew Arcade 42 Giles St., Kingston, ACT . We offer a wide range of services specialising in eyebrow threading and waxing. Book now at (02) 6260 8185

The art of tattooing has been flourishing since human formed society. A tattoo could be a badge of honor or a mark of slavery; to unify a group, it is also done to beautify oneself. But, tattooing in these times is often crude, painful and unsanitary.

In modern times, Tattooing has developed, more techniques are introduced. There are topical creams that can be applied to lessen pain and it is also emphasize to practice tattooing hygienically.

Today, reason of getting a tattoo has not changed much but there are a growing number of people getting a tattoo for improving appearance, they undergo a Cosmetic Tattoo or Permanent Make-Up.

Cosmetic Tattoo is application of pigment to the upper layer of the skin via micro needle. This procedure is mostly done on the face. Beauty technician can create a new eyebrow, permanent eyeliner and add colors to the lips.

Here are some advantages of Cosmetic Tattoo:

Minimal downtime

One can go back to work and proceed to daily activities right after the procedure, just make sure to do a post care to achieve the optimum and desired look.

Immediate Results

It can be a dramatic or subtle change of appearance and it is easily noticeable to anyone right after the procedure.

Long lasting effect

Permanent make-up can last up to 2 years with proper care.

Saves time, effort and money

Forget reapplying of eyebrow and eyeliner pencils also forget buying make – up, it ultimately saves you the time, effort and money. Need to go somewhere quickly? Just freshen up and you’re good to go. Having permanent make up gives you the extra boost of confidence that you need plus, you look good all the time.

If you think this procedure is for you, see us at Created Beautiful in Shop 10 Andrew Arcade, 42 Giles Street Kingston and don’t be afraid to ask question. Consult with us and see what we can do for you.

Genes, environmental factors, stress can take a toll on our bodies. As much as we would like to hide the effects, it can easily be distinguished on our faces, it the form of the following: wrinkles, sagging, folds, frown and laugh lines and crow’s feet.

Thanks to the help of modern science, prolonging one’s youth is within every one’s reach. There is Plastic Surgery, but for people who want far less invasive procedure – Botox is your answer.

Botox has been around for almost 200 years but it was during 90’s, when an Ophthalmologist noticed that her patients improved appearance and were wrinkle free after they had their Botox injections. After further testing and studying, Botox usage went off the charts and it actually ran out of stock – only for a short time.

Tiny amount of Botox is injected on the selected area, Botox temporarily paralyzes muscle activity and this result presents on the skin as smooth and wrinkle free. Visible results can be fully seen within 3 to 5 days; however it can reach up to two weeks to see full results. Depending on the individual, Botox can last up three to six months. Botox is also effective for patients with hyperactive sweat glands.

Botox is very favorable than any surgical procedure because it has shorter recovery period, less painful and less wait time to see significant improvement. Imagine the boost of confidence upon getting those complements on how young you look and no sweating out of your shirt. You will not longer be embarrassed to shake and hold, with your now, dry hands.

Fortunately, Botox Treatment is part of Created Beautiful's services. Come and visit us at Created Beautiful in Shop 10, Andrew Arcade 42 Giles St., Kingston, ACT . We offer a wide range of services specialising in eyebrow threading and waxing. Book now at (02) 6260 8185

Sometimes daily facial routine just won't cut it, upon closer inspection, you will see those black, ugly specks on your nose - these are blackheads. To get rid of those nasty blackheads, you will need to strips. Here are 2 recipe for a DIY Blackheads Strip.

Blackheads strip 1

You will need:

1 egg whitestrip of paper towel

Break the egg white by beating it with a fork.

Once frothy, it now ready to be applied on the nose or any area you wish to strip.

Apply on the nose and while wet, place a strip of paper towel on top.

Let it dry for 10 minutes and peel paper towel.

Blackheads strip 2

You will need

1 envelope of gelatin or 1 tablespoon1 tablespoon of milk

Mix ingredients in a microwave proof bowl.

Put in the microwave and set it to 10 seconds. It should have a consistency of a paste.

Make sure it is not too hot on your skin, apply on the nose and leave it for 10 minutes.

Once dry, just peel it off.

Just a few reminders, always begin with a clean face. After using your DIY Blackheads strip, apply toner and then moisturize. Most importantly, if you think you might have an allergic reaction, it is best to go to a professional to help you with your blackheads dilemma.

Alternatively, let the experts do it! Come and visit us at Created Beautiful in Shop 10, Andrew Arcade 42 Giles St., Kingston, ACT . We offer a wide range of services specialising in eyebrow threading and waxing. Book now at (02) 6260 8185

10Eyebrows can make or break your entire look. As our hair is our crowning glory, eyebrows sets the tone of our face. With so many styles to choose from, how do you know the correct eyebrow shape for you? Below is a summary of Created Beautiful's recommendations based on your facial shape:

Alternatively, let the experts do it! Come and visit us at Created Beautiful in Shop 10, Andrew Arcade 42 Giles St., Kingston, ACT . We offer a wide range of services specialising in eyebrow threading and waxing. Book now at (02) 6260 8185