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FLOW

Flow hair care is the best product line we have found that delivers on all the levels of performance and sustainability.  This styling and wet line is manufactured in a LEED Silver certified facility in Canada and is completely sustainable.  Utilizing water from their own aquifer, Flow purifies this water and converts it to a pharmaceutical grade level.  This rejuvenated water is the leading ingredient in all of their products and sets your hair up for success with the most purified h2o available.  That, coupled with the fact that this line has caused no damage to the earth, make this line a winner in our books!

Oh yah, we forgot to tell you how awesome it makes your hair feel!  Next time you're in, ask for a sample of the 30 second treatment mask, it'll change your life.

That's it.

Ashlie's Aesthetic

Coloured Brows

Love love loveeeeeee coloured eyebrows. It's a trend that I enjoy doing myself and all I use is eyeshadow that I have on hand.... AND there's soooo many options. Check 'em out!

Try them out yourself!

-Ashlie.

Ashlie's Aesthetic

Gel Nails vs Acrylic Nails

I've realized now that I've started doing gel nails again, and just with the conversations I'm having with coworkers, friends, clients etc...some people are still unaware of what the difference is and sometimes are being told they have gel nails on when in fact they are acrylic nails. Choosing the type of extension nail you want is totally up to you, and one isn't better than the other. Sometimes it's just a personal preference of which you'd rather have on your nails but you should know which one you are paying for.

Acrylic nails don't need to be cured under the light, the technician will use a liquid monomer and a powder polymer to form the nail. Some locations do use a gel top coat and that will be cured under a light.... this however does not make them gel nails. They are still acrylic nails with a gel topcoat. When getting acrylic nails done there is a strong odor from the product, it's very distinctive. The finished look has more of a cloudy appearance on the nail.

***There is no such thing as a powder gel***

I've heard this a few times that the technician will say to you that it is a powdered gel if you are getting gels done... This is in fact still acrylic nails they are just trying to up-sell you on the service (pay more for a product that isn't as expensive).

Gel nails will always be cured under a UV light, the product is a gel product only and won't need another one added to it to form a nail. Some locations do like to add a shellac/ permanent polish to them for colour, this will also be cured.

The finishing look has more of a clear shiny appearance to the nail.

This is just a couple little things you can pick up on at your next appointment, that way you know which service/product you are purchasing.

-Ashlie.

Ashlie's Aesthetic

Coloured Lipsticks!

Something that I really enjoy on others, and even myself, is seeing all the fun different coloured lipsticks! So many pretty/different colours out there that you can choose from nowadays and they can change your look entirely. Check them out!!!!!!

-Ashlie.

Ashlie's Aesthetic

Makeup

I'm constantly checking social media for different makeup inspiration to come up with new techniques or just something new to try. I love seeing all the different things that people are doing out there but there is one thing that always catches my attention and that's special effects makeup. It can be simple and sweet or it can be gory and intense. It's really cool to see what all the amazing artists out there come up with.

They're not your everyday look but they're equally as beautiful and amazing. Takes a nice steady hand and the right product to create these looks but the end result is so worth it. As someone who is into comic con, videogames, comic books etc... these looks always intrigue me and it's awesome to see the different looks come to life!!!

-Ashlie

Ashlie's Aesthetic

Nail Hack

One thing I've come to love the look of is matte nails. I never really did them on myself but loved the way they looked on everyone else. There was one problem though that was brought to my attention from my clients.... it dented, marked really easy and just didn't last like other top coats did. Well I have found a solution!

Now that I have longer nails and enjoy painting them and love the look of matte nails, I had to find a way to make it last. I've experimented on a couple different colours and different types of polish as well and all have the same results! They last up until I decide to change the colour and they look just as good as the first day that I painted them. I've even tried to dent them myself by pressing one of my other nails into it, scratched them and the durability just seems better all around with my little trick!

So what you need to do is...

1. Apply your base coat to all your nails
2. Choose your favourite colour(s) and apply 2 coats
3. Before I apply the matte top coat, I apply Seche Vite top coat; I've also tried different top coats to see if I could get the same results and they work. Just a preference to use Seche Vite (also the added bonus of helping your nails dry quicker is always nice)
4. Now is when you add your choice of matte top coat over top the previous top coat

Hope this helps! Happy painting ^_^

-Ashlie