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Let’s Talk “Cones”
Silicones cover the hair with a coating that conditions the hair, makes it slippery so it can be easily de-tangled and helps seal the cuticle keeping frizz away. There are 2 types of silicones, water soluble and non-water soluble. Water soluble silicones...
What are Collagen Peptides?
Peptides are one of the most promising anti-aging powerhouse discoveries Peptides are chains of amino acids that are the building blocks of proteins in the skin. When peptides form a long chain of amino acids, they become proteins. When they are in a short chain of...
Top 7 Myths about Facials and Skincare- Debunked!
We asked our estheticians, Kate and Kristina to help you put to rest all the facial and skin myths you read about, hear or have experienced to help you make the right choices when it comes to our largest organ, your skin! Let's get right to it! Facials...
The Health Benefits of Massage
Relaxation is often at the bottom of people’s day to day priorities but it is in fact a very beneficial way of helping to cope with the stresses of everyday life. Having a regular relaxing massage may seem indulgent but it has many physical and emotional benefits and...
Part 2 – Help Alayne! My Hair is Falling out.
Well here it is! Part 2 of my tips to prevent hair loss! We had so many comments about part 1 of this series about why your hair might be falling out, and here it is, Part 2 ... With the good news! There are many options to minimize hair loss and regrow healthy hair....
Help Alayne! My Hair is Falling Out?
Help Alayne! My hair is falling out! Part 1 We hear it all the time as hair stylists! Therefore, I've spent years researching hair loss not only for my clients but also for myself. Here’s what I’ve found. Reasons for female hair loss can range from the simple and...
How to Use Your Makeup Brushes- Brushology 101
They look so pretty, offering so much promise as they greet you from your makeup bag every morning— sleek, shiny handles… glossy, fluffy bristles… a variety of shapes and sizes. But when you take your makeup brush in your hand, you’re not quite sure whether to pat,...
6 Tips to Improve Dry Skin from Cold Weather
#TeamFab are skin care professionals at Make Me Fabulous and we love teaching our clients how to take care of their skin. Every year, we warn you to wear sunblock and provide info about how damaging the sun’s rays can be. But let’s face it. We’re also women. And we’re...
Fabulous Vintage Makeover
Think about vintage fashion. It's glamorous, it's girly, it's simply… fabulous. The carefully-styled hair, the flawless complexions, the gorgeous red lips, the fussy dresses. In the 1940s and 50s, fashion was a celebration. We had just come out of the depression. We...
The Secret of Sigma Brushes Unveiled
Let’s face it. Here at Make Me Fabulous, makeup is our thing. Well, one of our “things,” but really— it’s our crowning glory. We have some of the best makeup artists in the industry! And our shelves are beautifully stocked with an assortment of your favorite makeup in...
Ask Alayne: Shampoo FAQ, Keratin Hair Straightening, and Hot Lip Colors Just off the Red Carpet!
We're back with an all new edition of Ask Alayne! We've been getting some great questions (keep 'em coming), so let's get right to it! Question 1: Alayne--I've been reading a lot about how washing your hair frequently is bad. Specifically, when you wash your hair on a...
Ask Alayne! Cleaning Makeup Brushes and More!
We're starting a new feature here on the Make Me Fabulous blog! Every so often we're going to post a few common beauty questions that we get from our clients and Alayne will share the answers with all of you! How fun and fabulous! Ready? Here we go... Question 1) How...