Throughout time our collection of hair and makeup tools add up! It’s so hard to throw away anything, we don’t want to throw away anything and there is always something new we want that keeps our collection growing. I find it challenging to keep all my cosmetics organized and was in search of the perfect [...]
Jan 10, 2012 | Categories:beauty tips, Hair/MakeUp | Tags: alana dawn, azelle santa ana, beauty blog, cosmetic containers, hair and makeup storage ideas, hair blog, los angeles hair stylist, los angeles make up artist, makeup blog, Storage ideas | Leave A Comment »
MELODY EHSANI LOOK BOOK 2012 a behind the scene photo I took with my little iphone, a little camera plus action and it looks professional! Makeup: Alana Dawn Stylist: Ashley Ludwin Jewelry/Designer: Melody Ehsani Melody is one of my good friends who I love! Her passion for her work is so inspiring, she puts LOVE [...]
Jan 05, 2012 | Categories:Hair/MakeUp, Heart Beats | Tags: alana dawn, alanadawn, ashley ludwin, beauty blog, designer, forget me not, hair, hair blog, jewelry, lady art, lady art looks, look book 2012, lookbook, los angeles make up artist, los angeles makeup artist, M.E., makeup, makeup blog, melody ehsani, stylist | Leave A Comment »
My first short hair style tutorial! It is so much easier with short hair for me. I wake up with an automatic style. For this look I decided to use a flat iron to curl. 1. Section hair 2. Grab a medium amount of hair and place the flat iron parallel to the floor . [...]
Dec 27, 2011 | Categories:Hair/MakeUp | Tags: alana dawn, azelle santa ana, beauty blog, flat iron curl, flat iron style, hair blog, los angeles hair stylist, los angeles make up artist, makeup blog, pasadena hair stylist, pasadena make up artist, salon sessions, short hair style | Leave A Comment »
I normally do black eyeliner on my water line, but this morning I woke up wanting to do purple! I just got this purple eyeliner by Nabi at a local grocery store. If you want to brighten up your daily makeup, try different colored liners on the bottom waterline! Purple also brings out the gold [...]
Dec 20, 2011 | Categories:Hair/MakeUp | Tags: alana dawn, azelle santa ana, beauty blog, hair blog, los angeles hair stylist, los angeles make up artist, makeup blog, pasadena hair stylist, pasadena make up artist, purple eyeliner | Leave A Comment »
I had One of those ‘Aha!’ moments with nails…. I saw this design by Chloe’s Nails and wanted to try it for myself XOXO Azelle
Dec 20, 2011 | Categories:Step By Step | Tags: alana dawn, azelle santa ana, beauty blog, diy, hair blog, los angeles hair stylist, los angeles make up artist, makeup blog, nail designs, pasadena hair stylist, pasadena make up artist | Leave A Comment »
Limit the use of hand sanitizers. I am guilty of this because I find sanitizers so convenient to use and kills a majority of germs. But, it contains alcohol and that drys out your hands quickly, especially in winter weather. Always have a moisturizer handy. In your purse, at work, your room, bathroom, car…. Choose [...]
Dec 17, 2011 | Categories:beauty tips | Tags: alana dawn, azelle santa ana, beauty blog, beauty tips, glycerin, hair blog, hand sanitizer, los angeles hair stylist, los angeles make up artist, makeup blog, pasadena hair stylist, pasadena make up artist, urea, winter dry hands | Leave A Comment »
Our unpredictable cold, windy, rainy weather often leads to chapped lips. Avoid “flavored” lip balms, it may increase irritation by licking your lips Exfoliate your lips at night with a toothbrush, I like to use baby toothbrushes. I mix sugar and a little bit of olive or grapeseed oil to use for brushing my lips. [...]
Dec 16, 2011 | Categories:beauty tips | Tags: alana dawn, azelle santa ana, beauty blog, chapped lips, hair blog, lip scrub, los angeles hair stylist, los angeles make up artist, makeup blog, pasadena hair stylist, pasadena make up artist, salon sessions | Leave A Comment »
The Naty Chabanenko LoveCat Magazine Editorial Has Holiday Cheer Photoshoot by Pierre Dal Corso
Dec 16, 2011 | Categories:Hair/MakeUp, Heart Beats | Tags: alana dawn, azelle santa ana, beauty blog, hair blog, los angeles hair stylist, los angeles make up artist, love cat magazine, makeup blog, naty chabanenko, pasadena hair stylist, pasadena make up artist, pierre dal corso | Leave A Comment »
I have been bored with my hair lately. I couldnt’ decide if i wanted to color it or just cut it! And with having long hair, or below my shoulders, I wanted a hair cut that would be noticeable. So initially I shaved one side, I know, that’s been done but I wanted to do [...]
Dec 16, 2011 | Categories:Hair/MakeUp | Tags: alana dawn, azelle santa ana, beauty blog, hair blog, los angeles hair stylist, los angeles make up artist, makeup blog, new hair cut 2012, pasadena hair stylist, pasadena make up artist, salon sessions, short hair cut | Leave A Comment »
It’s already December 1st, you know what that means…. Endless holiday parties, High heels, red lips, champagne, and that dress you’ve been waiting to wear . Plus that cute hair style would really complete the look. Playing around with different hair styles adds so much more fun to this festive month. I think the bun [...]
Dec 01, 2011 | Categories:Hair/MakeUp | Tags: alana dawn, azelle santa ana, beauty blog, hair blog, hair buns, hayden panettiere, holiday hair, holiday hair inspiration, los angeles hair stylist, los angeles make up artist, makeup blog, mila kunis, party hairstyles, pasadena hair stylist, pasadena make up artist | Leave A Comment »
Try this simple nail design for you to do on your own… Step 1: Apply lighter color first and let dry. Step 2: From the middle to one side of the nail bed, apply the darker color. Let dry Step 3. Apply a thin strip of any bright color in between your two main colors. [...]
Nov 30, 2011 | Categories:Step By Step | Tags: alana dawn, azelle santa ana, beauty blog, essie nail polish, hair blog, los angeles hair stylist, los angeles make up artist, makeup blog, nail designs, opi nail polish, pasadena hair stylist, pasadena make up artist | Leave A Comment »
This project couldn’t have been easier! Check your kitchen for Sugar, oil, and Vanilla Sugar- brown, white, raw-depending on the size of the grain you want as a scrub Oil- I chose grape seed oil for it’s great benefits! An antioxidant, locks in moisture, great for all skin types, easily absorbs in skin, helping fight [...]
Nov 28, 2011 | Categories:beauty tips, Step By Step | Tags: alana dawn, azelle santa ana, beauty blog, diy, grapeseed oil, hair blog, los angeles hair stylist, los angeles make up artist, makeup blog, pasadena hair stylist, pasadena make up artist, sugar body scrub, tutorial | Leave A Comment »
I hope everyone had a fun time during thanksgiving. Feels so good to come together with your loved ones and eat eat eat! I’m sure we ate more than we wanted to. Who could resist a full meal, drinks and leftovers? But in the back of my mind i knew I had to detox! LoL [...]
Nov 26, 2011 | Categories:beauty tips, Dear Diary | Tags: alana dawn, azelle santa ana, beauty blog, detox, hair blog, los angeles hairstylist, los angeles make up artist, makeup blog, pasadena hair stylist, pasadena makeup artist, Post thanksgiving detox, thanksgiving | Leave A Comment »
Nov 25, 2011 | Categories:Dear Diary | Tags: alana dawn, azelle santa ana, beauty blog, beauty quotes, hair blog, inspirational quotes, los angeles hair stylist, los angeles make up artist, makeup blog, marilyn monroe quotes, pasadena hair stylist, pasadena makeup artist | Leave A Comment »
Nov 22, 2011 | Categories:Dear Diary | Tags: alana dawn, azelle santa ana, beauty blog, beauty quotes, hair blog, inspirational quotes, los angeles hair stylist, los angeles make up artist, makeup blog, pasadena hair stylist, pasadena makeup artist | Leave A Comment »
Nov 18, 2011 | Categories:Dear Diary | Tags: alana dawn, audres hepburn quotes, azelle santa ana, beauty blog, beauty quotes, hair blog, inspirational quotes, los angeles hair stylist, los angeles make up artist, makeup blog, pasadena hair stylist, pasadena make up artist | Leave A Comment »
Something real simple! Just 2 different types of polish. To show the best contrast, a darker color for the base, and a lighter glitter color for the tips. For my base I used LA addict: Destroyed (dark gray with gold sparkles) For my tips I double coated OPI: Rally Pretty Pink Step 1: Prep nails, [...]
Nov 16, 2011 | Categories:Step By Step | Tags: alana dawn, azelle santa ana, beauty blog, fashion nails, hair blog, los angeles hair stylist, los angeles make up artist, makeup blog, nail designs, opi nail polish, pasadena hair stylist, pasadena make up artist, step by step tutorial | Leave A Comment »
Nov 16, 2011 | Categories:Dear Diary | Tags: alana dawn, azelle santa ana, beauty blog, beauty quotes, hair blog, inspirational quotes, los angeles hair stylist, los angeles make up artist, makeup blog, pasadena hair stylist, pasadena make up artist | Leave A Comment »
I just took a class today for Nioxin…and what was a shock to me was that hair loss in women are just as high as in men! Nioxin is more of a cosmetic line for hair loss, nothing too serious or pharmacy prescribed. It is for signs of fewer hair strands, finer hair strands, and [...]
Nov 15, 2011 | Categories:Hair/MakeUp | Tags: alana dawn, azelle santa ana, beauty blog, hair blog, hair loss, los angeles hair stylist, los angeles make up artist, makeup blog, nioxin, pasadena hair stylist, pasadena make up artist, salon sessions, thinning hair | Leave A Comment »
My new obsession are these nail stickers. Sally Hansen has a bunch out at local grocery stores. I got mine at CosmoProf, by Dashing Diva. Instant nail designs! They’re pretty easy to apply too! Utensils you need: rubbing alcohol, nail file, buffer Step 1: Prep your nails. Remove polish, buff and file, cleanse with alcohol [...]
Nov 10, 2011 | Categories:Step By Step | Tags: alana dawn, azelle santa ana, beauty blog, dashing diva, hair blog, los angeles hair stylist, los angeles make up artist, makeup blog, nail art, nails, pasadena hair stylist, pasadena make up artist | Leave A Comment »
Nov 09, 2011 | Categories:Dear Diary | Tags: alana dawn, audrey hepburn, azelle santa ana, beauty blog, hair blog, los angeles hair stylist, los angeles make up artist, makeup blog, motivational quotes, pasadena hair stylist, pasadena make up artist | Leave A Comment »
Amanda Seyfried looks amazing in a short red wig for the movie In Time with Justin Timberlake. As a blonde, her makeup and features looked very girl next door. But her new look, full fringed straight bob, goes great with a darker liner. Btw, In Time was such a dope movie! The concept of Time [...]
Nov 09, 2011 | Categories:Hair/MakeUp | Tags: amanda seyfried, andrew niccol, beauty blog, celebrity hair style, hair blog, in time, justin timberlake, los angeles hair stylist, los angeles make up artist, makeup blog, pasadena hair stylist, pasadena make up artist | Leave A Comment »
Need a quick look? No time for a blow out? Get creative and play around with a ponytail!
Nov 08, 2011 | Categories:beauty tips | Tags: alana dawn, azelle santa ana, beauty blog, hair blog, los angeles hair stylist, los angeles make up artist, makeup blog, pasadena hair stylist, pasadena make up artist, ponytails | Leave A Comment »
Pictures from Melody Eh$ani x This Day Anime art show! Amazing new products from the amazing Melody Eh$ani! Our hair and makeup comic book style!! We’ve never done that type of a project before. It was an experience! Source: Neon Angels
Nov 02, 2011 | Categories:Hair/MakeUp | Tags: beauty blog, celebrity hairstyles, hair blog, los angeles hair stylist, los angeles make up artist, makeup blog, melody ehsani, pasadena hair stylist, pasadena make up artist, this day anime | Leave A Comment »
