Sarah la GLAM: Hawaii Hair, Makeup & Airbrush Artist

Bride Thuan: Loulu Palms

Sarah — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:00:20 +0000

We loved working with Seattle bride Thuan and the rest of her bridal party for her New Year’s Day nuptials! We wish her a happily ever after! Special thanks to Milestone Events for connecting us!

Location: Loulu Palms

Photographer: Chrissy Lambert Photography

Summer Makeup Trends That We Love

Sarah — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:00:19 +0000

Summer 2012 is bringing some hot looks! There’s plenty of great looks to choose from this season whether you like a more soft & natural, or a sun-kissed bronze look. We also love seeing the coral lipstick, it gives such a great statement and pop of color to any face!

Summer Hair Trends That We Love

Sarah — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:00:52 +0000

Check out these great looks that we are digging for summer! Down and wavy, braids, and loose updo’s are catching our eye. We love the soft and effortless look these hairstyles give off to accentuate the beauty of a woman.

Contact us to set up your complimentary consultation!!

Bride Katie: Maui

Sarah — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:55:57 +0000

It was a pleasure to work with our bride Katie! When deciding where to have her wedding, Katie ultimately decided Maui was the place to have it. Her Dad is originally from Oahu and she has many fond childhood memories of vacationing to Maui. Katie’s look for her special day was inspiration was Vanessa Hudgens.

We loved being a part of Katie’s big day! Best wishes for this next chapter in her life!

Location: Makena Beach and Golf Resort, Maui
Photographer: Megan Thiele Studios

In My Kit: Beauty So Clean

Sarah — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:00:32 +0000

If you’re a makeup lover, or a professional makeup artist you want to make sure that each product you apply on the face, lips and eyes is clean, safe and bacteria-free. All makeup products that we have on our counter or in our makeup cases accumulate bacteria from the oils on our fingers. These bacteria can also result from a sneeze or cough while applying makeup. Bacteria build up on your makeup can lead to skin irritations like breakouts or eye infections.

Beauty So Clean removes bacteria and germs on powder-based products: eyeshadows, blushers, pressed powder, bronzers, cream-based products: compact foundation, concealers, cream blush/eyeshadows. I use it daily to clean my personal and professional makeup supplies to keep them bacteria free. All it takes is a few mists on your product and 10 seconds later it’s sanitized. Make sure not to over-saturate and to wait the 10 seconds before closing your makeup compact.

For more information on this product visit www.beautysoclean.com.

Sandra + Andy {Civil Union} Honolulu, HI

Sarah — Wed, 02 May 2012 00:18:54 +0000

We were so privileged to be a part of Sandra and Andy’s special day–our first civil union of 2012! It was a pleasure to be able to style both the bride and the broom. The backdrop for their reception was the beautiful Laniakea YWCA located in the heart of downtown Honolulu.

We loved working with Sandra and Andy and wish them a happily ever after!

Location: Laniakea YWCA
Photographer: Pinky Photography

DIY Face Scrub

Sarah — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:17:17 +0000

We recommend to our clients to exfoliate their skin and lips before getting their makeup done as smoother skin leads to a better makeup finish. I love a good multi tasking product and nothing does it quite like good old fashion baking soda. Yes, baking soda! All you need is 4 things (5 if you count your face =D) to get you on the road to smoother skin. This mixture is gentle enough for daily use. Wouldn’t this be a perfect homemade gift for your bridesmaids?! You could have a mini spa party before your big day! Natural, gentle, and best of all, CHEAP!

Supplies needed:

- Baking Soda

- Water

- Bowl

- Something to measure with (I will be using a tablespoon measure)

*** Your pretty face

Directions:

1.Measure 3 parts baking soda and pour into bowl.

2. Measure 1 part water and add to bowl.

3. Mix together with your fingers until you get a pastey consistancy.

4. Apply all over face and rub in a gentle circular motion.

5. Rinse and admire!

BONUS TIP! Add a little sugar or salt to the mixture and enjoy an all over body scrub!

Please leave us a comment here or on our Facebook page if you would like to see more DIY posts. Thanks for reading!

Hair & Makeup Trials Sessions

Sarah — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:00:56 +0000

If you are reading this blog you are probably a bride-to-be; so CONGRATULATIONS on your upcoming big day! I’m delighted that you want to be better prepared for your upcoming Hair & Makeup Trial Session. Here are the answers to a few common questions we receive about trials and some tips to make you a savvy bride (not that you aren’t already!).

So what exactly is a trial session and how is different from a consultation? Consultations allow you to meet your artist in person (or by phone/ video chat) before your wedding day to discuss your desired look. During a trial session, we start off with the consultation and then provide the exact services you can expect on your wedding day. It also helps to take away some of the stress from your wedding day as you know you’ll look every bit of perfect! So lets recap: Consultations- talking, no styling. Trial Session- the whole enchilada!

How much does all this cost? If you would like to try out our services before you book, hair & makeup trial sessions are $120 at our studio. If you would like us to travel to you for your trial, please add $40. If you secure our services for your wedding day along with your trial session, you’ll get the sweet rate of $99! We’ll even apply this rate to your engagement session and day after/trash the dress shoot!

When should I do my trial? We generally recommend waiting until you have all of your wedding accessories in hand, within 2 months of your wedding. This includes your veil (if you’ll be rocking one), hair accessories, jewelry, etc. If you plan on wearing fresh flowers in your hair the day of your wedding, we have an assortment of faux flowers to use as stand-ins. Waiting until the last few months to do your trial session is most beneficial (for most brides) because your hair length and your skin tone/texture will be similar. We also find that a lot of times when brides hold their trial sessions too early (6+ months before) they tend to change their style. We also like to encourage our brides to book their trial sessions on the day of one of their dress fittings. What better way to take in the whole picture, not to mention more bang for your buck, right?! While we do encourage doing your trial session closer to your wedding date, we’ll gladly schedule you whenever it works best for you!

I’m having a destination wedding and won’t arrive until a few days before the wedding. Will I have time for a trial? Yes! We have tons of destination brides every year. Sometimes, we dont have their trial session until the day before their big day! We recommend scheduling your trial session as soon as you decide you’ll be having one. Since you will be on tight schedule we want to make sure we can accomodate you! If your schedule just doesn’t allow you to make it to our studio before your big day, don’t fret, we offer Skype consultations too!

How long should I plan on being there? Up to 1 hour for a single service trial session. Which means you’ll only be getting your makeup done OR your hair done. Up to 2 hours for hair AND makeup.

Can I try out different looks? Yes, but please keep in mind that after 2 hours (or 1 hour if doing a single service trial) overage charges apply. Its best to do a little homework before you come in and search for inspiration photos. This will better help us create your perfect wedding day look. But you’re a savvy, prepared bride so you’ve already done that anyway =).

What should I bring? How should I arrive? Bring with you all the accessories that will be on your pretty little head =) Veil, earrings, clips, combs, etc. Bring in photos of looks that inspire you. Wear a white top with a similar neckline to your wedding dress. Have clean AND completely dry hair. If we have to dry your hair, it’ll take away from the time we have of styling it/ making minor tweaks/trying a different look. Please exfoliate your skin and lips the night before with a gentle exfoliant. Smoother skin leads to a better makeup finish. Freshly washed skin is also best. If you have a moisturizer you love, feel free to put that on as well. Please feel free to bring with you a friend or family member. This person should know (and respect!) your style well.

How many trials can I have? As many as you would like. Our clients usually only require one trial. Each will be charged separately at the same rate.

Can I have my trial session on the day of my engagement shoot? Yes, of coarse! We want you to get the most out of your experience with us! If you are planning on having a similar look for both days, awesome! If you are planning on 2 different looks, please refer back to the Can I try out different looks? section.

Do I have to keep the lashes? If you want to save them for your own personal (re)use, please do! We won’t ask you to give them back to us, YUCK! (we’re serious about getting asked this question!)

Things to keep in mind when looking for inspiration photos: Having reference photos helps to ensure you and the stylist (us!) are on the same page. Your idea of natural or smokey eye maybe different than ours. Look for styles of hair textures similar to yours. Sometimes there is a fine line between what you want and what is possible. If you have shoulder length, fine/thin hair, you will not be able to achieve long, voluminous waves/curls without the help of added hair extensions. When browsing for makeup inspiration photos chose someone who has a similar skin tone to yours. For example: I am half Asian/ half Caucasian + Native American with a tan complexion therefore, I should not use photos of Nicole Kidman as my inspiration. Jennifer Lopez or Jessica Alba would be better for me.

Other tips: Know your style or at least know what you DON’T like! Don’t be afraid to tell us what you really think! Our goal is to make you happy and look GLAM-azing! We promise that your honesty will not hurt our feelings.

I hope this post helped to make the whole process a lot less intimidating and more exciting! Please CONTACT US if there are any other questions we can answer for you or to schedule your trial session! Thanks for reading!

Top Beauty Products of 2011

Sarah — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:34:40 +0000

As we begin to wrap up the year 2011, I wanted to share some of my favorite beauty products this year. They are all products I use on myself and some of them have also made their way into my professional kit. I initally wanted to do an all inclusive top 10 list, but it was so hard to narrow down my list!! So here it is, my Top 5 Makeup, Hair and Skin products of 2011. What are some of your favorites this year?

1. YSL Touche Eclat: this award-winning highlighting concealer makes dark circles, fine lines and signs of fatigue virtually disappear so you look rested and refreshed—even if you’ve been up for hours.

2. Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes: A highly pigmented, waterproof liner pencil that glides on like butta! The black is SUPER black!

3.Benefit Brow Zing: The kit comes with a brow wax, powder, mini tweezers, mini angle brush and mini blending brush. Your easiest way to perfect brows!

4. Tarte LipSurgence Lip Tint: I love both this version and the matte one, but the original Lip Tint variety leaves your lips feeling oh-so moisturized while giving you a sheer pop of color.

5. Face Atelier Ultra Loose Powder: is a micronized, double sifted powder that feels so beautiful on the skin. Reduces shine and minimizes pores all day!

1. Osis Dust it: A mattifying powder that gives lightweight texture and is AMAZING for fine hair. Sprinkle a little at the root + tease= major lift!

2. Tresemme Tres Two Ultra Fine Mist Hairspray: This lightweight flexible hairspray is a drugstore treasure!

3. Moroccan Oil Intense Hydrating Mask: Leaves hair super shiny while enhancing your color. It smells so delicious!

4. Enzo Milani Clipless Irons: You wont find better technology out there when it comes to curling irons than Enzo Milano. Once you get the hang of using the clipless design, you’ll be able to style your hair in record time!

5. Paul Mitchell The Detangler: Great for fine and color treated hair, this classic is unmatched in taming my natural dreads!

1. Bliss Oxygen Mask: A quick pick-me-up for dull, tired skin. This mask delivers oxygen, Vitamin C and antioxidants to your skin and it feels kinda cool when it starts to bubble and turn into foam on your face!

2. Philosphy Eye Hope: This multitasking eye cream helps to reduce the look of fine lines, dark cirles, puffiness and dehydration.

3. Amore Pacific Enzyme Peel: An exfoliant gentle enough for daily use. Leaves skin feeling silky smooth.

4. C.O. Bigelow My Favorite Night Balm: Not really a skin product, but close enough. This lip balm is a winner! I’ve never used another lip balm that works as well or as fast.

5. Makeup Forever Sens’Eyes: This incredibly gentle makeup remover tackles even the most stubborn waterproof formulas.

Current Obsession: Super Matte Anti Shine

Sarah — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:53:18 +0000

Living in Hawaii where humidity is up nearly year round PLUS having naturally oily skin makes for one tricky situation trying to get makeup to stay put. In walks Super Matte Anti Shine from Face to Face to the rescue! This wonderful product comes in 3 sheer shades; light, medium, and dark. It can be used alone, under makeup, on palms, and men’s balding scalps. It leaves skin feeling fresh and taut and will keep oil at bay for a very long time! Who couldn’t use some of this stuff?!