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Posted on March 10, 2017March 10, 2017

Ridgefield Master Hair Stylist Shares Her Top 5 Dry Shampoos

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Do you ever get sick of the white residue some dry shampoos leave behind? Well, I do! Some have horrible scents and get all over your clothing.

In this industry preservation is key!  You want that blow out to last more than one day and you most certainly do not want your hair looking flat or oily.
I always get asked about my hair so I thought I’ll go straight to the source. Meet my hairstylist, Master Stylist & Owner Of MC Hair Designs. Maghen does a great job with my hair, I always joke that she gives me Victoria Secret hair.
I asked Maghen exactly what is a DRY SHAMPOO? Maghen explained that a Dry Shampoo’s is designed to help absorb your hair natural oils so that you can extend that style few more days without having to wash it.  They also deodorize and help maintain volume in the hair. I then asked Maghen to tell me her Top 5 Dry Shampoo’s, here’s what she shared with me.
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Master Hairstylist Maghen Cook

1. KEVIN.MURPHY- FRESH.HAIR

Dry cleaning spray-removes odors and excess oils- spray evenly throughout hair holding the spray about 5 inches away from root then brush through.
2. Wella- EIMI- DRY ME
As the bottle states, “Shake me, Spray me, Style me.”  This dry shampoo absorbs oils that weigh down your hair- leaves a matte look- spray in and brush
3. Style Edit- Invisible Dry Shampoo
Clear mist VERY lightweight
4. Unwash Dry Cleanser
Rather than using Talc Powder in their spray like most other dry shampoos, Unwash uses Volcanic Ash and has a light fruity scent to it that will not clash with any perfume you are wearing.
5. ALTERNA- Bamboo Cleanse Extend Translucent Dry Shampoo
This is a Katie Holmes favorite as well as mine!  This dry shampoo has a stiffer feel to it for those woman who have a hard time keeping volume in their hair after the first day its blown out. I’m such a scent person I love how the Mango and Coconut smell in my clients hair.  If you want to keep the blowout I gave you three days ago this is a go to!

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Posted on March 9, 2017

Tips To Keeping Your Blowout Lasting For A Week

  • Connecticut Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis

 
Connecticut Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis

Whenever I treat myself to fabulous hair I want it to last as long as possible. Recently I went to see my Master Hairstylist, Meghan Cook owner of MC Hair Designs in Ridgefield because I was being interviewed for a beauty article by Lifestyle Blogger Ilse Mc Donnell of Live Learn Luxe It. With a busy week of work and makeup classes I need my hair to last.

Because I use to travel a lot I’ve learned how to maintain my blowout while on the road. Once you get use to doing this regardless of your hair type you will feel like you got your money worth.

I always get asked about my hair so I’ll share with you the great hair tips that Meghan has given me.  It doesn’t matter that I have coarse hair, you will be able to maintain your locks by following these tips, I promise.

  1. I’m a hair flipper but during the week I have to keep my hands out of my hair because the grease/sweat in my hands will give me limp hair.
  2. My hair frizz very quick so Meghan always uses Kevin Murphy Smooth Again in my hair. If it’s a humid week ask your stylist to use a smoothing gel.
  3. If you must go to the gym that week make sure you bring with you a headband/ hair ring to keep the moisture out of your hair.
  4. Before going to bed I put my hair in a ponytail and lightly spray my hair with Oribe Texturizing Spray or L’OREAL Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray.
  5. I use a satin pillowcase to sleep on, I like SLIP to help from getting frizzy hair in the morning.
  6. By day 4 I use Kevin Murphy Fresh Hair Dry Shampoo to keep my hair looking and smelling fresh.
  7. By day 5 I still put my hair up in a ponytail but in the morning I use Dry Bar High Tops Self Grip Rollers.
  8. I always use Dry Bar Lemon Drop Daily Detangler to brush through my hair so that I don’t come out my curls. It’s also great on

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Posted on March 8, 2017March 10, 2017

What’s Your Fav Snack Food When Watching Your Favorite TV Show

 

Tonight I had a Twitter date with my girl Ilse, Lifestyle Blogger of Live Learn Luxe It blog as we watched Cosmopolitan Magazine TV Show SoCosmo on E Entertainment. I luv watching shows and tweeting with my followers. This way I never watch a show alone. Since the show has been on the cast of the show also live tweet with the viewers which makes it so much fun. I always have my fav snacks & cocktails when I watch TV.

Here are some of my snacks, what do you enjoy eating & drinking when watching your favorite shows?

 

Buddha Head

Pottery Barn Set Of 4 Appetizer Plates 

Antique Silver Charger

Calistoga Champagne Flute 

Apple – iPhone 6s 32GB – Rose gold (AT&T)

Kindle E-reader – Black, 6″

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Posted on March 8, 2017March 8, 2017

GET TO KNOW CONNECTICUT CELEBRITY MAKEUP ARTIST BRANDY GOMEZ-DUPLESSIS

celebrity-makeup-artist-brandy-gomez-duplessis-at-home.jpgMeet Brandy, my fairy glam-mother, as I like to call her. She’s probably my most fabulous and glamorous friend – and I know a lot of fab women! Why do I want you to know her? Because she’s definitely a #GirlBoss, paving the way for women entrepreneurs in the makeup industry. She’s been in the game for years, from owning her own makeup concierge boutique in New Orleans to working with some of the most high-profile celebrities and directing top print and editorial campaigns.

I first met Brandy about two years ago and instantly, we clicked. If you have the pleasure of knowing Brandy you know her personality is magnetic, over-the-top in the best way possible, and the warmest soul. She won’t boast about all the amazing things she’s accomplished. Nope. She’d rather learn about your goals and do anything in her power to help you achieve them – to know her is truly to love her.

A few weeks ago I asked her if I could share a bit of what she’s accomplished in her amazing career and just chat about what she’s currently up to. She agreed! So we sat down, I got to play reporter and Brandy got personal about life as a professional makeup artist in Connecticut.

How did you get started in the makeup industry? Did you always know you wanted to be a makeup artist?

I started at Estée Lauder in Walt Whitman Shops in Suffolk County, New York. I always knew I wanted to be in the beauty and fashion industry. I love being around fashion, hair, and makeup. I also flirt with photography and interior designs. I feel like I love everything that has anything to doing with enhancing a look.

You just came back from New Orleans working a big assignment. Can you share a little about it? 

Yes, I was working as the Key Makeup Artist for the NBA All-Star Weekend. I was in charge of bringing on a team of hair and makeup artists and working on the talent. We always get big name actors and artists that are hot on the charts. I also create makeup looks on their background dancers, the NBA dancers, the band, and sometimes the players if they have a photo shoot scheduled. It’s a lot of work because everything is live on TNT so you always need to be ready for anything.

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Read the rest of this fabulous interview on Ilse beautiful blog here.

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Posted on March 3, 2017March 3, 2017

Do You Want Me To Go Makeup Shopping With You

When I got invited to Absolute New York makeup showroom I was ecstatic. Picking out new makeup even for a professional makeup artist like myself I was delighted. So that’s why this weekend I’m elated about taking my Ridgefield bride makeup shopping. I enjoy helping my clients to find the right makeup and skincare items for themselves. This way they make smart purchases when at their favorite beauty stores. On this shopping trip I’m helping my bride pick out makeup items to take with her on her honeymoon.

Do you want to go shopping with your Celebrity Makeup Artist?

 

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Posted on March 1, 2017March 4, 2017

Lord & Berry A Fashion House Makeup Brand

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With so many new cosmetic brands hitting the shelves at your favorite makeup stores, I wanted to share with you a brand that you may not be familiar with but I know you would love.

Lord & Berry is a makeup Atelier brand from Milan that launched in 1992 as a boutique Italian fashion house. They are the premier brand backstage during Milan, Paris and London Fashion weeks. Lord & Berry is devoted to empowering women worldwide through its fashion forward cosmetics. It is also why I  wanted to introduce this innovative brand to the Ridgefield area.

Here are 5 Must Have Items from the Lord & Berry brand that you will want in your makeup bag.

Lord And Berry Cream Foundation

Lord And Berry Luminizer

Lord And Berry Perfecto

Lord And Berry Ultimate

Lord And Berry Vogue

Enjoy the makeup look created by Lord & Berry for the Via delle Perle Collection

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Posted on February 15, 2017March 15, 2017

Second Day In New Orleans For The NBA All Star Weekend

Today was a quiet day not a lot of things to do for the NBA All Star Weekend event. But later in the evening I was only booked to work with one person. After getting my call time and location I head over to the Westin Hotel in New Orleans to meet up with talent Rocsi Diaz for the NBA All Star Weekend Playmakers Dinner. Was the first to arrive shortly followed by her New Orleans hairstylist Dana.

Afterward all I want to do is go get a daiquiri and a few pounds of crawfish. One of my many highlights of being back home in New Orleans.

HAIR STYLIST DANA & I AT THE NBA PLAYMAKERS DINNER
HIGHLIGHT OF MY EVENING

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Posted on February 9, 2017February 9, 2017

This Is What I Have In My Hair & Makeup Kit

Since I’m forced to stay home during Winter Storm Chris I decided to do a few things. One being pampering my skin while working on my hair & makeup kit for tomorrow video shoot with Nestle. And the other is my upcoming assignment this month for the NBA All Star Weekend.

Have you ever gotten overwhelmed with trying to do any type of cleaning & organizing? I think I’m there now, lol. So, I’ll just stay focus on tomorrow assignment first then Saturday I can focus on packing for my trip in New Orleans. It’s a total of 8 hair & makeup people so I just want to make sure I have everything my team will need.

I do want to thank Danielle at Alison Brod Marketing + Communications for sending over goodies to help me with makeup. Here is a quick video to show what they sent me.

This is what I’m bringing with me on tomorrow in another quick little video below.

 

 

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Posted on February 9, 2017March 10, 2017

A Snow Day Is Perfect For Pampering Your Skin

connecticut-makeup-artist-brandy-gomez-duplessis-in-drybar-rollersIt’s officially a snow day in Connecticut.  So ladies it’s a perfect day to pamper your skin ( and have a glass of wine) to a luxurious afternoon of indulgence instead of the quick scrub and rinse we usually do in the morning before work.

I’m giving myself a spa experience today by immersing my skin into a bevy of different skin nurturing items. It doesn’t matter if it’s from a drugstore, beauty store, or your dermatologist, I always tell my clients to love your skin by caring for it. Find the right skincare products based on your skin type from cleansers, eye creams, moisturizers, eye & face masks, and a good lip treatment to create your long lasting flawless finish.

Here is my secrets for looking this good….wait did you really think I woke up like this? See all of the products here.

*In my hair are Drybar High Tops Self Grip Rollers thanks Drybar, a Premier Blow Out Salon.

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Posted on January 26, 2017February 27, 2017

Do You Like This Athletic Glam Makeup Look

 

Whenever my makeup muse Lena from Ridgefield, CT come to see me just know the makeup will be STUNNING! Any makeup look that I give her is going to be flawless. My girl was not having a good day so what do a girl do, come get her makeup done. So, I’m calling this makeup look ATHLETIC GLAM. We make for a great team I luv working with Lena because she allows me to be a makeup artist creating different looks for her even if it’s out of her comfort zone. I have been Lena’s makeup artist for a few years now. We hit it off the first time she hired me to do her makeup.

I always get asked if I really use Jane Iredale mineral makeup. Yes, everything on Lena is from Jane Iredale. It’s not about the makeup it’s about the artists, the brushes, the skincare when trying to get a beautiful look. Come see me and I’ll show you how to achieve a ATHLETIC GLAM makeup look, unless you rather I just do it for you. Well, what are you waiting for. Book me by emailing me at; brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com I offer concierge makeup services not just in Ridgefield but all of Fairfield County and New York.

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