Colours in eye make-up

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When colour is intended to make a statement one major question takes precedence, that is, what is the deciding factor that dictates which colour dominates at a particular point in time? For me, it is the colour that occupies the largest area or commands the boldest or brightest eye-catching activity. For example, if you are wearing a red dress, then red will be the dominant hue that will challenge any other colour that you use, from your head to your shoes. If, however, your dress is white or black, then the colour you use on your lips or the colour of the irises of your eyes or your hair can make the dominant statement that will dictate your choice in eye make-up.

On darker complexions though, eye shadow colours in green or blue have the tendency to draw out an ashy appearance in the skin. Incorporating a warm hue (another word for colour) in your make-up, like rust (i.e.from the red family), can add balance and create a flattering effect.

Eyes

•  If eyes are brown or hazel, a splash of green or blue will compliment and intensify the colour of the iris.
•  If eyes are green or blue, trust the warmth of rust, cranberry, reds or orange-reds.
•  In cases when the irises are dark, select your colours to complement your hair, lipstick or clothing.


Hair

• Reddish-brown hair colour is complemented with navy or blue-greens.
• Wine, burgundy or eggplant hair colour is complemented with a splash of gold, violet, fuchsia or blues.
• Clothing
• If your outfit is in the colour family of red or orange—gold, peach, rust, brown, green, blue.
• If you are wearing yellow, chartreuse or blue-green colours—gold, lilac, purples, burgundy, brick.
• For your navy, pink, dark green or grey outfit selections—pink, cranberry, rust/copper, fuchsia, or burgundy.

 Note: If you are wearing black or white outfits, wear eye colours that will complement your lip colour, hair colour or the colour of your iris.

CREDITS: Model, Sarah Williams took a bold plunge into gold and fuchsia-wine hues to play up and accessorize her one of a kind Heather Jones hand painted ensemble

Text, make-up and photography: Ephraim Hunte/EHP Ltd. ©

You gotta love her!! Independent woman… Hottie… Superstar … Mother - Soca Diva Destra Garcia

As a soca diva and a woman whose dynamics on stage is always riveting and aesthetically memorable, Destra Garcia proves to be a real work of art and in a class of her own… Off stage Destra’s attitude is serene, humble and down-to-earth. Ephraim Hunte

Ephraim Hunte chatted with the very talented Destra Garcia. Here’s here take on beauty…

Destra’s beauty notes

Q. Define beauty? 

Beauty is an element that comes from deep within and transcends a person’s inner positive quality.

Q. What makes a woman beautiful? 

A real sincere attitude is what makes a woman beautiful.

People will eventually see beyond a smile, batting eyes and sexy pout. So, if you are dark inside and have a lot of negativity, these elements will eventually come to the surface and that is what people will see.

Q. What are your most valuable items when you travel? And what would you not be able to live without? 

My most valuable items are my foundation and eyebrow pencil. But, I wouldn’t be able to live without my lip gloss.

Q. Name two of your beauty indulgences 

I have a passion for earth-toned lip glosses and great scented perfumes.

I love wearing Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue perfume.

Stay close for more from your favourite Soca Celebs!!

Hair stylist: Ashvin Bally 

Text, make-up and photography Ephraim Hunte/EHP Ltd©

EHIMA Quizzmania-Got Answers?!

Hi everyone,

Hope you had a fulfilling week and intend to have an absolutely awesome weekend. I’ve been so very busy this past week.  But it’s been great!! And I do intend to tell you all about it… Soon!! First, I’ve got some questions for you! Ephraim Hunte recently asked these questions to one of his audiences. The responses? Pretty interesting! Here are some of the questions:-

·         What is the biological/anatomical name for eyebrows?

·         Why do we have eyebrows?

·         What is the purpose of lip liner?

·         Why eyeliner?

·         What’s the right way to apply blush?

·         What’s the best way to test foundation?

I can’t wait to see your “pre- google” answers.

Ciao 

Makeup Hygiene by Ephraim Hunte

Ladies, are we finally gonna come clean on this one? Isn’t it time we got rid of that smelly mascara and those old eyeshadow applicators? And what about those lip colours that we’ve been dabbing into like…. FOREVER?! I know! Sometimes we get so caught up in our routine that the most convenient thing is to dip and dab into everything.  But have we ever stopped to think about the

harmful effects of our habits.

Here’s what Ephraim Hunte says about the Importance of Makeup Hygiene:

The question of hygiene and the use of disposable make-up applicators in salons, spas and at beauty counters is always at the forefront of concern when people are shopping for cosmetics or sampling make-up. The very thought of sharing body fluids, like a stranger’s saliva on a lipstick tester, is enough to make one cringe.

Creamy formulas such as lipsticks are moist and allow bacteria to grow on the surface. The biggest infection risk from lipstick is herpes simplex 1, a virus that causes cold sores.

Mascara tubes are also breeding grounds for bacteria and viruses that can cause “pink eye,” a chronic eye irritation. And the list can go on, including the hepatitis viruses.

You, however, may have to take some blame for your careless approach to the use of cosmetics. You can be sure that when your bottle of moisturiser or foundation begins to emit rancid fumes or shows signs of spoilage, you may have been the main contributor to its contamination—using dirty fingers in products is one of the culprits. Here are a few tips that will guide you to safer beauty practices:

Sanitary tips on make-up:

• Liquids and lotions such as moisturisers and foundations can be poured out into a container or dispensed with cotton swabs. (To take more of the product, use a fresh cotton swab....

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Makeup in 6 mins

Hi everyone,

How’s it going in the wonderful world of makeup? What’s your fad these days… what makeup look are you really feeling now??? Whatever it is, especially if it’s for work, we’ll give you the low down on how to achieve that clean… polished… pretty look in six minutes or less, if you keep it simple.

Ephraim Hunte says:

Make-up is usually the one beauty essential that most working women seem to sacrifice in the race to get out of the house by 7 am.

I have put this exercise to the test over and over with great success. Most women, who think of make-up as just a total keep-back, will find this application absolutely realistic.

Here are a few tips to help you achieve a professional make-up look, especially when you are experiencing the “I-don’t-have-enough-time-for-make-up” syndrome.

Remember, “Face impression counts” in the business world, and people generally judge the book by the cover—that is, until they get to know you better.

Highlighting under the eyes is one of the must-do applications for a youthful, wide-awake appearance.

Cover your bases

On clean, moisturized skin, apply a light coverage of foundation on your face (one minute). Make sure the foundation matches the skin colour on your neck for an overall natural effect.

Blend a little concealer under the eyes (a little lighter than your foundation shade) to maintain a fresh youthful gleam (30 seconds). Apply sparingly.

Dust your face with powder to set and matte the foundation (30 seconds). If you have dry skin type, avoid powdering altogether.

Eyes

• Apply a single, flesh-tone eyeshadow colour
• Use one single dab of pearly flesh-tone eyeshadow, first on the eyelid, then finish off the residue of colour on the brow bone. This will brighten up the eyes and create a polished glamorous effect (30 seconds). Keep it soft. Use matte eyeshadow colours if your skin type is dry or mature
• Follow with eyeliner pencil in brown, forest green, navy or black (darker colours for darker complexions) and smudge the lines with an eyeshadow colour in the same shade. Use a mini eyeshadow brush, the pointed end of a sponge-tip eyeshadow applicator or a cotton swab (1 1/2 minutes)
•  A quick brush-through with an eyebrow shaper can save time for those brows that need a bit of attention (30 seconds)
• Two coats of mascara on the top lashes will definitely add more pizzazz to your eyes and give your minimal eyeshadow approach a professional edge (30 seconds)

Blush

This application should take less than 30 seconds. Apply a sweep of colour sparingly. Too obvious is too much, when applying blush for a daytime effect

A little colour on the cheeks brightens up the face.

Lips

·         Lip colour adds finishing touch and sets the mood for the day

·         This is an area in which most women are great experts. Keep the lip colour on the inside of your lip line. If your lips are very thin you can take your lip colour to the rim.

Model : Lisa-Gail Ali  
Text, make-up and photography: Ephraim Hunte/EHP Ltd© 

The Whole YOU!

 Ephraim Hunte collected some tips from a few local experts in the beauty industry that can help you pull together a concise regimen to follow (or at least try to follow) for the New Year.

On Hair


Germaine Williams-Beckles, trichologist/hair stylist gives us her hair-care titbits.

• Healthy hair needs a constant supply of blood and oxygen to maintain growth and colour. Massaging your scalp helps to increase blood circulation in the scalp.
• Covering your hair before going to bed (preferably with a silken scarf) at night helps to maintain the moisture balance in your hair shaft and also aid in preventing split ends.
• Hot curling your hair should only be done within the first three days after shampooing. Keep in mind that constant blow-drying and hot curling practises will strip the hair of its moisture and make it dry and brittle.
• After a relaxer or perm, it is a good practise to maintain your hair with deep conditioning treatments and daily moisturising.
  
  

On MAKE-UP

• Veteran make-up artist Yvonne Poppelwell shares her make-up tips and some of her concerns:
• For eye make-up: she sanctions a soft look in flesh tone colours with well-shaped eyebrows, outlined eyes and lips and a soft blush application. She also suggests a swish of blusher lightly across the lids to infuse a little balancing colour.  
• For eyebrows: “Razor blades should be outlawed for eyebrow shaping. They can leave razor bumps, change the pattern of the hair growth causing you to loose the original shape of the brows and you will be revisited with pestering hair stubbles in a few days.” Tweezing or waxing is her shaping choice to beautiful brows.
• For lips: Be sure to prime lips with a lip balm before applying lipstick. This will prevent lips from cracking or peeling and help lip colour go on smooth. She recommends Blistex (with sun block and moisturisers) to do the job.
• Under eye areas: Because under-eye skin is very thin, she recommends the use of eye cream, (starting this application at an early age), to prevent premature lines and wrinkles and to keep the under eye areas hydrated and supple.On Skincare
• Diane Hosein, PME (para medical esthetician) at Esthetique Skin Care and Day Spa and her take on improving your skin.
• Never go to bed with your make-up on. This can clog your pores and promote blackheads and acne. Remove all make-up thoroughly and pay particular attention to the eye area, especially mascara residue. Use a cleanser, toner and moisturiser suitable to your skin type. If you are uncertain of your skin type, consult a qualified esthetician for a skin analysis.
• A must-have is a moisturiser with a good sun block. I recommend brands with purified water base. These will be light, and not too oily. Use under your make-up, even if your work is generally indoors. Outdoors, use a sun block with a SPF30 or higher rating.
• Pamper yourself with a facial mask once a week, as part of your home skin care regimen. This will help to tone the skin. Every four to six weeks, have a professional facial done to help remove stubborn black-heads, white-heads and dead skin. This allows for maximum skincare product penetration.
  

ON NAILS


Winnette Farrell-Husbands, educator and managing director at Cintech, (Caribbean Institute of Nail Technology) promotes tips for healthier looking nails.

• Massage hands daily with cuticle oil or cream. This practise increases the blood circulation in the hands, which strengthens the nails and promotes growth. Another effective and easy means of exercising and massaging your hands is to vigorously shake the hands while keeping them completely relaxed.
• Don't bite your nails or pick at your cuticles. These types of habits can damage the nail bed. Even a minor cut alongside your nail can allow bacteria or fungi to enter and cause an infection (paronychia).
• When applying your clear base prior to coloured nail lacquer, coat the underside of the free edge of your fingernail also. This provides for extra protection against breakage, splits and discolorations
• Avoid using fingernails on peel-off tabs on boxes and containers. This can cause severe damage to the nails.
  

Model Charisse Contant pulls together her total look with hair, make-up and nails fastidiously groomed to complement her style and taste.

One day makeup Workshop

Hi everyone,

Ever heard the saying as different as night and day? Well they are! Especially when it comes to makeup. Come learn the art of Day and Night makeup through self application with the guru himself Ephraim Hunte.

One day makeup workshop 

January 23rd or 30th, 2011. 

Call 637-3363

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Start the New Year with Beautiful Skin

Hey guys,

It’s been a while. Happy New Year!! I wish you all the best, and as the New Year unfolds, I hope it brings new joys, new hopes, beautiful moments and a whole new beginning. I’m sure you’ve made tons of resolutions for 2011, but if you do anything this year for yourself, please resolve to take care of your skin. After all it’s what we ‘live’ in! We all want beautiful skin don’t we? The mere fact that beauty products continue to be on the rise today is a clear indication of that. But when it comes to skin care, two basic questions should always be at the forefront: What do I know about the ingredients in the products I use? And, how effective are these ingredients? I’m sure that you'll agree that trying to figure out what we read on those labels is a challenge of its own.

Ephraim Hunte points out a few of the well known skin care ingredients and terms for us, so that we can keep an eye out for them on the labels of the skin care products we use.

So, here goes - Ephraim Hunte says:

New technologies are revolutionizing the beauty industry and there are various cosmetic and medical options to improve the way your skin can look. But first and foremost, educating yourself about products and ingredients and knowing a little about remedies will help you make the right decisions in achieving the very best results for beautiful and healthy-looking skin. Here are a few ingredients available in over-the-counter and prescription products that deal with enhancing and protecting your skin.

AHAs are natural exfoliants derived primarily from citrus fruits, vegetables, cane sugar and milk. People with acne, pigmentary changes or ashy skin usually resort to AHAs for fresher, clearer looking complexion. AHAs exfoliate or slough off the top dead layers of the skin and dissolve grime that can clog pores.

BHAs (salicylic acid, the most common known) dissolves the material that binds dry, dead skin onto the skin’s surface...

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