2011

Michigan's first Makeup Academy is opeing September 2011!  Check out the website for all the awesome classes!  You are able to receive beginner or advanced lessons on makeup without leaving the state!!! YEA!  MMA also has classes for consumers; pre-teen, teen, smokey eye, mature skin, skin care and many more!  MMA also has gift certificates that can be used on any class for women of all ages.  Have a girls party with martini's and makeup! The possibilities are endless at MMA!! www.michiganmakeupacademy.com  


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Loved the 2011 The Makeup Show in Chicago!  Reggie Wells gave great tips on contouring and Sam Fine had great videos to share. I purchased new brushes, Ikandy, Vegan lip stain from OCC, new shadows from MAC, HD foundation for me from Makeup Forever, lashes and an awesome makeup belt/storage bag from Glamcore! The best part of the show for me was talking with the owner of Makeup First.  She inspired me to put the two things I love together and make my dream come true!  So stay tuned for the launch of Michigan Makeup Academy, Michigan's first premier makeup school!


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Did you know the sun does the most damage on a person’s skin while they are teens! Yes, by 18 you have already decided your fate.  Skip the tanning booth and all the damage it causes and get airbrushed tanned!  No streaking, looking orange or getting Snookied!


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Airbrush makeup will make you look flawless and the Hair Bling will make you look glamorous! Airbrush makeup does not rub off, wear off or smear.  No worries, you won’t waste your time in the bathroom touching up, instead you will be dancing your booty off!  Worried about a little acne…no problem, airbrush will give you lasting, full coverage without making you look cakey. Hair Bling is the of course the hottest craze on the west coast!  Be hip this year and get a little hair bling.  Have a few strands that match the color of your dress and make everyone jealous.  You can wash,...


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Essential Make-up Tools Make-up Brushes Eye Lashes - both individual & full strip Makeup Remover Cotton Rounds Moisturizer Pore Filler Sponges (natural or latex) Mascara brush/ comb Disposable mascara wands Brush cleaner/disinfectant Alcohol Eye Lash Curler Qtips Sharpener Tweezers Mini Scissors Makeup Brushes Characteristics: brush head shape;  square, dome, tapered, angled, slant etc brush head size:   fine (extra small), small, medium, large, extra large bristles:   natural hair -sable, squirrel, goat vs.  synthetic- nylon, taklon bristles:...


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