Beauty in NYC

I never can get enough of New York City and beautiful New Jersey.

The city truly never sleeps!

Have you ever been?

And to guest speak or do a makeup assignment in the one and only New York City makes my heart 🎶 sing! I miss my home!

I ❤️ New York!

This time I’m guest speaking at the International Esthetics Cosmetics and SPA Conference. This event is held at the Javits Center on March 3rd,4th and 5th. it is always my pleasure to share my expertise and to inspire spa and salon owners, make-up artist’s and estheticians. I have devoted much of my career as a Platform Educator at The International Beauty Shows, major hair shows and as a Beauty Educator for IECSC, Premiere Beauty Shows,ICE, Face & Body Shows and many more!

This time my class is a topic beauty professionals have asked for. “How to Create A Promotional Beauty Calendar for Your Business”. I’ll cover the beauty of promotions, hosting events and makeup and skincare tips that tie in for those who are in the business. Wether you are a solo practioner, work in a medi-spa or work in a salon or spa… THIS show is for you!

If you follow my blog and attend these shows you know how important it is to keep going and growing. I appreciate your support.

If you’re in the business of beauty and wellness … join us! Register to attend my class and save $ too. E mail me for my class ticket pass code. You’ll get 20% off on your pass, which includes access to the exhibit hall and free entry to the International Beauty Show.

If you cannot attend this year… I’ll report ALL that I see and learn about from the show floor in my golf and on Instagram @noreenkissyoung

I’ll also hustle those fashionable New York City streets and stores and share … What’s Hot! What’s trending and what you need to know.

But if you take my class I’ll see you there! Please don’t miss out it truly is a great conference!

#NYSpaShow #IECSC

Travel Tips!

I travel a lot for work and play! So, I know a little bit about the subject.

Flying or driving… If you’re leaving on any holiday and staying in a hotel remember these things:

I like to carry disinfecting spray to clear the air. I also spritz on door knobs, shower floors or tubs, phones in the room and TV remotes.

Hotels are trying to be eco friendly. Some are not supplying bottles of shampoo, conditioner and hand and body lotion. Instead they have wall units in the shower that hold and dispense shampoo and conditioner. They also may have a body wash dispenser. But beware some are very aromatic and filled with essential oils to soothe anxiety, calm, and help you sleep well. EX: lavender,lemon, orange and peppermint.

*Essential oils can make some people with or without sensitive skin,itch,tingle,burn or you may be allergic to some. . I like to bring my own mini bottles of shampoo, conditioner and hand & body lotion.

Some hotels don’t offer bottles of mouthwash, shower caps, hand and body lotion and more. It depends on where you stay.

Some hotels still offer: luxury soap bars, bath gels, shoe horns, mini emergency sewing kits, nail files, face wash, moisturizing facial lotion and mouthwash.

Unless you ask the hotel when you check in. they may not refresh towels and clean your room. Lately hotels are doing the let us know you want it done. Otherwise they don’t have housekeeping clean your room.

Also please note hotels have a small note stuck on the mirror in the bathroom stating what they offer. If you forget to ask them and your room hasn’t been cleaned…Call ☎️ the front desk and ask for the service the night before. They will put you on the list for the rest of your stay.

Try not to walk on hotel floors barefoot as you might contract a foot condition.

I love a refrigerator in the room. I especially like it for my skin care products and to cool mini bottles of Prosecco or water bottles and to store my fresh smoothies.

If there isn’t a refrigerator in your room… call the front desk and ask. Sometimes it’s free. No fee. You never know unless you ask.

Bathtubs! I love baths! But in my travels unless I’m working in Las Vegas most hotels don’t have bathtubs like they used only showers.

My last hotel stay in Las Vegas my room had two giant tubs and one shower! But that was in LV.

If you have time on your getaway even if it’s a long weekend… try and pack a bag with your facial rollers, ice rollers, gua sha tools, sheet face masks and a luxe facial soap bar. I try and always treat myself to a SPA in my room. Of course if a spa is in your hotel or near you go there if you’d like and spend some ME time.But if you’re pressed for time or short on the funds just DIY!

I even pack my a few things like facial treats and massage oil to pamper my husband a little. He loves it!

So I hope you enjoyed my tips and that you’ll stress less when you travel!

Have a nice time!

Beauty Professionals …Come out this weekend learn & play!

October 15th and 16th!

It’s almost showtime…

Beauty Pros and beauty business owners!

I am guest speaking and doing a class on Sunday “Selling Wellness and Beauty Is Easy”

YOU asked for it all last year and now my class is finally here!

I’ll share a style that may just work for you and fear not you can do what I to do!

The secret is to come to my class!

See you in West Palm Beach Florida!

Can’t wait to explore other classes at the show and shop the show floor. I also look forward to sharing it with you the girl next door or beauty PRO.

Attn: Boss Babes in Beauty!

Meet you in Las Vegas?

If you’re in beauty and a licensed beauty PRO or student in beauty school you need to know about and attend this amazing long standing show!

Or if you’re a spa, medi-spa and plastic surgeon you should be attending this IECSC show in the one and only Las Vegas this June!

I so enjoy sharing my expertise and inspiring others ! I hope you’ll register or have a member from your team to attend my fun and educational class.

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Thousands of estheticians, makeup artists , spa and salon owners will travel from around the globe!

It is THE place to be June 25th and 26th! The show floor is massive and so exhilarating. So much to explore and see!

It’s time to think about doing something for YOU and your solo practice or spa business. Be the best at what you do and see new trends and learn something NEW.

See you there?! ✈️

*If this show is new to you think about joining us and register for my class too.

Read more about all the show has to offer:

http://www.IECSC.com #LVSpaShow

Bathe yourself (mentally) in soothing light!

The magic of salt lamps!

I’m lining myself up for a better, calm and stress free new year. Adding to my decor. I’m not all about making new year resolutions anymore. How about you?

I have added more salt lamps to my spaces from a mini one by my computer 💻 to ones in other rooms of my home.

Salt lamps and Pink Himalayan salt lamps are so cool to look and calming to the spirit. Especially after a stressful or long day at work! You know what I mean.

Do you know many salt lamps are imported from ancient Polish salt mines? Poland was on my bucket list in spring 2020 until Covid arrived in our lives. Since my mom is of Polish descent I really wanted to travel ✈️and visit that part of our beautiful world.

Did you know there are salt spas in Poland that have wonderful powers for our health?

I have grown to love ❤️ the beauty of surrounding myself with salt lamps in my business and in my home. They illuminate your room or corner of the room with peachy, golden yellow and slightly red hues. The benefits are endless. Purifying and clearing the air in your space is just one of them. I love the ambient light they give a room. And so relaxing to gaze at in a room. Maybe it’s time you added a salt lamp or two to your home. They used to be pricey. But not anymore. You can find them now even at big box discount stores.

I have read about the healthy benefits of salt therapy and about the spas and salt mines in Poland. I so wanted to go! There are a few salt caves and spas that are in Poland and the one I hope to go to one day and visit is in a town …Wieliczka, Poland. They say spas and resorts offer therapeutic treatments like breathing salt infused air and incredible facials.

They say… Salt lamps also may help with people with allergies, aging skin, respiratory issues and so much more.

Let the light 💡 envelop you and take it all in with this calming therapy for your space, mind and spirit.

Dirty !

They had me at “dirty” (naughty me!) but it all fit when I saw this eye lash cleaner on my recent trip ✈️ to guest speak at the International Esthetics Cosmetics and Spa Conference.

I never really thought about or heard of a lash cleaner for strip lashes or lash extensions before. I thought you just rinsed them with a dash of soap and water. But then I walked the trade show floor after my class at the Spa show…. And discovered something.

Everyone seems to be batting their eyes with lashes especially now that we’re wearing face masks 😷 or covers and no other makeup. The emphasis for some are just on the eyes. Not me I must add a dash of it all and can’t forget a luscious lipstick.

So with that comes the need for a little TLC whether the lashes are real,faux strip lashes or lash extensions.

Clean, fluffy & hydrated lashes!

Dirty Lash lash cleaner to the rescue!

Blue agave juice cleans and moisturizes. While plant extracts protect the lashes from pathogens..

Safe to use… easy to use…

Will not deteriorate lash glue

Will not strip natural skin oils

Oil free

Kills sebaceous bacteria

Conditions the hair

*No sting! No alcohol! No Triclosan

Have you ever tried this product? Just curious. I think it is a much needed winner. Especially nowadays. We can’t be too clean can we?

Stay safe and healthy, Beauties.

Do you know your skin type? Really?

Because you asked I sought out a fabulous educator in the spa industry and business owner Victoria Tabak. She is not only a skin care expert but following her on Instagram is so much fun. So, if you haven’t discovered her or her brand yet you might want to look her up @victoriatabak for her expertise and skin care words of wisdom.

CEO of Nature Pure Labs and so much more!

Mom, Educator, Speaker, Writer, Licensed Esthetician

Meet Victoria!

Every beauty and skin care professional has their take on beauty and her’s is spot on with mine. Here is a mini test to determine YOUR skin type.

An easy way to determine your basic skin type is by answering these 3 questions

1. Do your pores look large or small? Larger pores are typically associated with oily skin, smaller pores are associated with more dry skin.
2. Does your t-zone get shiny or greasy in the t-zone area of your face especially midday? This is typical with the most common combination skin type.
3. When you press with your thumb on your forehead does it leave a white spot surrounded by redness? This typically means you have sensitive skin.
4. Hope this helps you determine your skin type at this time. But keep in mind your skin changes with the seasons, weather,stress,your diet and daily life. Please remember your skin WILL change as you age and time goes on so you will have to re-evaluate at some point as well.

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A rare beauty find!

I have had clients with all kinds of skin issues from a giant zit on their wedding day to sun spots from spending a lifetime outdoors.

But I never knew what to quite do when I had a new client call me with Vitiligo.

So,since it is World Vitiligo Day I thought I’d share with you a brand and Camouflage Makeup Kit … JUST for this condition. A rare beauty find!

Fake Bake ( you know the famous self tan company) has come up with a beautiful brand and product to help people who have a skin condition called Vitiligo.

Created by a Vitiligo patient this system is everything you need to make Vitiligo appear to vanish! Glides on smoothly to temporarily match your existing pigment. Customizable and for warmer to cooler complexions to lighter skin tones.

Nice tropical 🌴 scent! Paraben Free!

Created by a woman and a patient who has this skin condition.

The woman behind the VV brand is Jackie McDonald is a miracle worker. They say accidents are the Mother of Invention. And by chance and a bit of a playful beauty accident Vitiligo Vanquish was born!

Makeup artists need this in their beauty essentials kit…just in case.

Spread the word…whether you do makeup,skincare or YOU have or a family member or friend has Vitiligo …be in the know. Sharing is caring. I LOVE helping people. I hope I have helped you or someone you know by this post.

Vitiligo Vanquish is running a special I just noticed until June 30th. Worth a look.

http://www.fakebake.com

Can this really …Disinfect my MAKEUP?

Yes… it can! Keep reading below.

You know how dirty our beauty supplies can get! Our makeup brushes need cleaning and disinfecting and now even more so. Alcohol,brush cleaner and soap and water 💦 Are great but aren’t enough.

AND who knew we could disinfect our eye shadows, lipsticks, blushers,foundation at all???

It is called SterileLight Illumicide. It is a disinfecting case. Dermatologist tested and recommended. A QUICK disinfectant. It kills 99.9 % bacteria in just minutes.

What does SterileLight disinfect for you?

Makeup 💄

Mascara wands

Lipsticks 💋

Lip liners

Eyeliners

Makeup palettes 🎨 and kits

Compacts

Blushers

Powder compacts

Hair brushes

Hair combs

Hair clippers

Razors

Scissors ✂️

Tweezers

Gemstone 💎 face and body rollers like the iconic Jade Facial roller.

Lash extensions

Makeup Brushes

Makeup Sponges

It even DRIES your makeup brushes after you wash them and fast. NOT over night.

Easy to operate. Easy operation panel with LED countdown.

I couldn’t believe my eyes and neither could my beauty team.

I want to show my clients how clean we are and their health is most important when it comes to applying makeup 💄 on them doing a makeup lesson or face care. This unit is so amazing it’s not only wonderful for my beauty business it is awesome for my home.

I will never clean and DRY my brushes without SterileLight by my side either.

Sharing is caring…

I am not the companies sales rep. I’m not selling you but I am telling you this is fabulous for our industry and for home use as well.

Check out their website for ALL the information.

http://www.sterilelight.com

Visit my Instragram page to see more photos on my personal experience disinfecting and MORE!

@noreenkissyoung

I was supposed to be on TV 📺 here in sunny Florida this past Friday but they had to cancel my much needed beauty report introducing this due to the Pandemic we are going through. But I simply couldn’t wait to share it with you!

 

COOL skincare tools for the MAN in your life!

 

…Yes, I am going there. MEN are STANDING TALL and doing it all!

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Guys want to look good too. So this is for you too! Today on TV I will be sharing some cool tools and skincare tips guys need too!

• MYSKINBUDDY™ is the revolutionary facial device that utilizes four proven technologies to help you achieve a clearer complexion, brighter and even skin tone, and a more youthful appearance. Created BY A woman who is a leader in the skin care industry! YOUR washcloth can only do so much. Made for men and women! Multi-tasking never looked so good.  Visit:myskinbuddy.com Check out my next blog where I use and feature this product too and show you what it can do for you. My husband is now addicted!
  

• Here’s a scentsational D.I.Y.
  

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• Clay or Mud Face MasksPhoto by Bran Sodre on Pexels.com
• Follow with a face and body bar NOT a deodorant soap for complexion perfection.
• For a  clip of today’s segment go to: http://www.news4jax.com

 

Noreen’s Husband’s easy Fall Recipe for a Beard and mustache oil you can make at home!

2 ounces of Aura Cacia Sweet Almond Oil

6-8 drops of Aura Cacia Sweet Orange Essential oil

Place in a bowl and stir together.

Pour into a glass container.

Comb through hair and massage on the skin to hydrate the skin.

OPTIONAL:

If you want to make it more masculine a scent add vetiver essential oil for an earthy finish.

ENJOY Guys!

Or ladies you can make this recipe just for him!