Ready! Set! Go!

Sept 10/2010

Good morning Ladies
Monday mornings on a Television Series, come early in our 52 foot Makeup & Hair trailer. All 8 stations will be busy primping, styling, tweezing, painting, gluing, curling, straightening, blow drying and styling. Danna Rutherford (Hairstylist) and Patricia Murray (Makeup Artist) are the first to arrive at 4:30am. Setting up their stations, heating up irons, reading over scripts and call sheets.
At 5:00am, Aly Michalka and Ashley Tisdale (with her cute little pooch 'Maui') arrive. It's a 2 hour process.

Aly spends her first hour in the makeup chair. Her makeup artist, Patricia Murray applies a few drops of my " I Love My Botanicals" Anti Wrinkle Serum (100% Organic, Chemical Free). The Serum helps the makeup go on smoothly and evenly. It also helps to fill in lines and creases before the makeup is applied. This Anti Wrinkle Serum contains lavender essential oil and tea tree oil, which help to heal blemishes and skin irritations she may have. Then, Armani liquid makeup and Laura Mercier Luminating Foundation is applied to her skin and Smashbox Eyeshadows are used on her naturally large, almond shaped eyes. Her eyeliner is from Smashbox. The individual eyelashes are applied with my 'I Love My Lashes" black adhesive. This latex-based glue is stronger than duo and has no formaldehyde or harsh chemical fumes. It's extra strong so that the lashes last thru dance rehearsals and the heat from the studio lights.

Now Aly will go down to the other end of the makeup trailer. Danna Rutherford (hairstylist) will begin by spritzing White Sands Firm Hold Liquid Texture spray onto Alys' wet hair. Then with a diffuser on the blow dryer, her soft curls are dried. A 1 inch barrel iron is used on a few of the curls to create an even curl look all over. Finishing with a little Redken hairspray on the roots. A little Redken Water Wax is applied on the ends to keep the curls separated and to control the ends.

Ashley starts in the 'hair' chair. Danna (hairstylist) will blow dry the hair extensions with extra care. Then the 1 1/2 inch barrel curl iron is used all over for soft curls . No hairspray is used, just a little dab of Graham Webb Brit Style Styling Paste on the ends to give it hold and to control frizz. Now to the makeup station...... makeup artist, Amy VanWarmer, preps Ashley's face with a few drops of my "I Love My Botanicals" Anti Wrinkle Face Serum. The serum contains essences of lavender, to calm and soothe the skin while the sandalwood oil heals and the evening primrose oil shrinks the pores and reduces puffy skin. Amy applies a natural skin tone base of a mix of Armani and DuWop liquid makeup. and a finishing powder from DuWop (Bronze Rush). The eyes are done with soft colors from Smash Box. Individual eyelashes are applied with my black eyelash glue from "I Love My Lashes". The extra hold glue keeps the lashes in place for a full 12 hour working day.

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New Series Coming...Hellcats

Sept 1/10

It's a busy year for television series in Hollywood North ..... Supernatural, Fringe, Life UnXpected, Eureka, Stargate Universe, Smallville, Psych, V Series, Human Target, Facing Kate, Tower Prep.....just to name a few, have all started up this summer in Vancouver, Canada.

"Hellcats", is an exciting new television series that started filming in Vancouver in July. Produced by "Smallville", star Tom Welling and Kevin Murphy.

Ashley Tisdale plays one of the lead cheerleaders 'Savannah'. Ashley also starred in "High School Musical", "Aliens In The Attic", and other Disney Channel productions.

Aly Michalka is another lead cheerleader, 'Marti'. She was featured in numerous musicals including "Jailhouse Rock" and "A Time to Remember".

Heather Hemmens plays 'Alice'. She starred in "Dukes of Hazzard", "CSI Miami", and "Suite Life of Zach and Cody".

I started working on this show back in March when we did a 7 day Presentation. Now we have finished the pilot, and the first 2 episodes. It's all done in HD and the girls look amazing!

Watch for the new, hot, cheerleader, show this fall on the CW Network. The Pilot show will be aired on Wednesday, September 8/10. The series will continue every Wednesday night. You will love it!




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Monosodium Glutamate Found In Skin Care Products

March 17/10

I was working last week on the television series called "V". Primping and styling and making sure every hair was in place for the actor interviews, with EPK (Electronic Press Kit). The main actress is Elizabeth Mitchell (aka Erica), Morena Baccarin (aka Anna), Christopher Shyer (aka Marcus), Lourdes Benedicto (aka Val), Laura Vandervoot (aka Lisa). Each interview took 20 minutes , so a few of us Makeup Artists started chatting about skin care and makeup products. We try to research any new skin products , hair products and makeup before we decide to use it on the actors. No actor wants extra chemicals on their face, hair or body. Many of the actors are wearing makeup for 12 hours or longer. Proper cleansing and prepping of their skin in important. Finding a chemical free face cream that is hydrating, yet healing and that does not leave a greasy residue is hard to find. I have developed a few hair and face serums that contain no chemicals, preservatives, and contain 100% Organic Botanicals.


The food and drug industry is deceptive about what is written on the labels of food, medications, and body care products. Did you know that there are more than 25 different names for MSG? 25-30 per cent of the population reacts to MSG (monosodium glutamate). Some side effects are migraine headaches, seizures, asthma, depression, hives and skin rashes. Read the labels before you buy. Avoid cosmetics, hair conditioners, eye makeup, tanning products containing these ingredients;

Zinc Glutamate
Glutamic Acid
Sodium Glutamate
Sodium Polyglutamate
Glutamic Acid
Polyglutamate Acid

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Toxic Chemicals In Cosmetics

January 12/10

On November 11/08, an article was written in the Toronto Star. I thought I should pass this on to my readers.

Twelve national health and environmental organizations are calling on Health Canada to speed up the process it uses to deal with toxins under the Chemical Management Plan and promote safer alternative products.
They are found in cosmetics such as perfume, hairspray, skin creams and cleansers, or in common household products such as, window cleaners, floor care products, pesticides and carpet cleaners.

The chemicals are:

* Pigment Red3 (2-Naphthalenol): found in nail polish, soap bars, plastic colorants and industrial painting inks.
*DEGME (2-Methoxyethoxy): a solvent found in household paints, pesticides, floor care products, window washer fluids, skin creams, cleansers, hairspray, and perfumes.
* 2-MEA (2-Methoxyethanol acetate): found in nail polish, dry cleaning treatments and glues.
* 2-Methoxypropanol: it is found in nail polish enamel and remover, hair conditions and sprays, false eyelash adhesives and removal solvents, and pesticides.

Make sure you read the ingredients in your products. And if there is no list on the packaging, you can write to the manufacturer and they will send it to you.

"I Love My Lashes", DO NOT have any of these ingredients.

"I Love My Botanicals" DO NOT have any of these ingredients.

"I Love My Lashes" glue ingredients are: Latex, Aqua, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium dicyclopentadiene, Dimethicone, Quaternium 15, Ammonium Hydroxide, Potassium Hydroxide, Fragrance.

"I Love My Botanicals" face and body Serums ingredients are: all natural botanicals, Certified Organic and Wild-Harvested essential oils

How Important are Essential Oils

January 15/10

Do you know what is in your face creams, body lotions, shampoos, and makeup? Most of our skincare products are full of preservatives, fillers, water, parabens, mineral oils, alcohol, detergents and petrochemicals. These can all create allergies and skin irritations. Most cosmetics use formaldehyde, methylisothiazolinones and DMDM hydantonin to extend the shelf life. Genetics plays the largest role in your skin's behavior. Sensitivity level determines resistance and tolerance. Hormone levels determines your breakouts. Bacteria level determines inflamation and infection on the skin. This in turn can create acne, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, pimples, chapped skin, cold sores, rashes, couperose (thread veins, congested capillaries). Here are a few natural ingredients that can heal, soothe, restore and rejuvenate your skin. With the right combination and proper mixing of botanical oils, you can restore the youthful glow and elasticity to your skin. Order your Botanical Serums now.

Sandalwood oil (santalum album)

* works wonders for dry and ageing skin

* removes the old skin and provides the new skin the nutrients it need to grow healthier than before

* great for minor burns

* antiseptic - for acne

* for rejuvenation and regeneration of skin cells

* great for acne and oily skin

* anti fungal - for treatment of pimples

* does not allow the acne to spread due to infection

* good for dehydrated skin

* heals psoriasis

* soothes chapped and cracked skin

German Chamomile oil (matricaria recutita)

* anti-inflammatory

* heals dry skin

* heals psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, pimples

* reduces puffiness

* great for sensitive skin types

* improves elasticity in aging skin

* will help to heal herpes, burns, wounds, itchy skin

* aid in the narrowing and healing of unsightly facial capillaries

Lavender oil (lavendula)

* it is known to hydrate the skin

* anti bacterial and anti fungal

* helps to reduce couperose ( thread veins, congested capillaries)

* great for dehydrated skin, mature skin, aged skin

* heals psoriasis, burns, sun damage, rashes and itchy skin

* reduces wrinkles

* diminishes scars

Tea Tree oil (melaleuca alternifolia)

* heals eczema, pimples, acne, psoriasis, herpes, cold sores, chicken pox, shingles

* anti fungal, antibacterial

* as an antiseptic it is valuable for general skin care, acne, and blackheads

* treatment for cuts, burns and insect bites

Sea Buckthorn oil (hippophae)

* for mature, aged skin

* helps to combat wrinkles and other symptoms of malnourished or prematurely aging skin

* helps to heal sun damage

* promotes the recovery of therapeutic radiation treatment and cosmetic laser surgery

* valued for its rejuvenating, restorative and anti aging action

* natural source of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B2

* helps to relieve eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, burns, inflammation

Evening Primrose oil (oenothera biennis)

* contains gamma linolenic acid (GLA)

* used in the treatment of skin discolorations

* reduce skin blemishes and visible skin redness

* lightens dark circles around eyes

* improves firmness and better elasticity

Grapeseed oil (vitis vinifera)

* great skin moisturizing properties

* regenerative

* rich in antioxidants

* contains vitamins, minerals, protein, GLA(72%), vitamin E

* makes skin soft and supple

* firms skin tissue

* non allergenic properties (sensitive skin)

* good for damaged and stressed tissues

* reduce the look of stretch marks

* particularly rich in linoleic acid (omega 6 - EFAs)

* contains omega 3,6,9

* prevents hair loss

* heals eczema, psoriasis

* great for reducing wrinkles

Sweet Almond oil (prunus amygdalus)

* contains vitamin E

* wonderfully rich and moisturizing

* nourishing for all skin types

* great slip and glide - makeup application

* moisturizing, nourishing, smoothing and firming properties

Rosehip oil (roca moschata)

* contains 40% linolenic acid ; vitamin A

* vitamin A helps reduce inflammation of the skin, contains retinol

* counteracts dryer skin

* reduces fine lines and wrinkles

* encourages normal cell growth and regeneration

* protects the skin from exposure to UV rays

* excellent moisturizer

* treats dry skin, age spots, inflammations, dermatitis

* treats irritation and scars

* fights wrinkles and aging skin

* contains vitamin C

* prevents the formation of keloid scars

Borage oil (borago officinalis)

* beneficial for those with skin problems and disorders such as dryness, eczema and psoriasis

* excellent anti inflammatory properties and can relieve acne swelling

* helps to reduce stretch marks

* great moisturizer

* keeps skin looking young and feeling supple

* richest source of GLA - gamma linolenic acid, one of the fatty acids that are essential to good health

Avocado oil (persea gratissima)

* rich in Vitamin A,D,E, lecithin, potassium

* reduces age spots, heals sun damage and scars

* increases the amount of collagen in the skin

* easily absorbed into deep tissue, makes it ideal for mature skins

* relieves the dryness and itching of psoriasis and eczema

Apricot oil (prunus armeniaca)

* readily absorbed into skin, no oily residue

* good source of Vitamin A and Calcium and minerals

* beneficial to sensitive, dry and mature skin types

* rich in oleic and linoleic acids

* smooth and lightweight

* good for skin that is dry and irritated

Grapefruit oil (citrus paradisi)

* works wonders in fighting acne and other skin conditions

* astringent and antiseptic properties

* rich in vitamin C

* tightens puffy skin and reduces enlarged pores

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