The Cut'n Edge

Eyebrow shaping can work wonders for your ego and self-confidence. For some, it provides a whole new look; for others it gives them a renewed sense of poise and deportment. No matter your motive, professionally shaped eyebrows will bring out your hidden beauty.

Permanent cosmetics, like eyebrow enhancements, have the benefit of being smudge-proof and ready to go all day, every day. Other popular options include lip liner drawing and the addition of beauty marks.

Part of the fun of visiting a salon for a manicure or pedicure is getting to try out different polish shades. If you prefer your own signature shade, feel free to bring your own bottle of polish with you.

One type of treatment for damaged hair that’s commonly given by salons focuses on penetrating to the inner layer of the hair shaft, also known as the "cortex." Here, the treatment is able to repair damages caused by previous chemical processes.

Prior to the microblading process, a specialized pencil is used to draw the desired brow shape onto your skin. Once this is approved by you, then the process of inserting the pigments into the skin begins.

Did you know that in ancient Egypt and ancient Rome, fingernail polish was used as part of military dress? Military commanders would paint their nails to match their lips before they headed off to battle.

Shaping your eyebrows using a waxing process has several advantages. It is inexpensive, fast, removes dead skin cells, and can be used to permanently remove hair. It is also easy to control to create the desired shape for your eyebrows.

One way to tell whether a facial expression is real or not is to watch the eyebrows. Eyebrows move the same way on both sides of the face during expression of genuine emotions. When the emotion is delibrate, they move differently.

Covering gray hair is a concern for many people, especially if you want to maintain a youthful appearance. Fortunately, professional hair stylists have products designed specifically to cover gray hair.

Post-procedure, you should avoid applying makeup on the enhancement area as it can interfere with the healing process. Salon tanning or sun tanning should also be avoided for 7 days after microblading.

While important, your nails aren't the only area of focus during a manicure or pedicure. Proper care of cuticles can stimulate healthier nail growth and curb ingrown nails.

It’s important to understand that following your microblading appointment, the skin needs to heal. For many clients, this can mean that the brows will look slightly darker at first. But by the end of the healing period, the color will have faded 30 to 40 percent.