Cleaning your STRIPS to prevent infections!

Rather your an MUA or a lash addict who enjoys quick, easy and stylish lash applications, keeping your strips clean should be top priority. Proper sanitation is simple and will prevent infections, especially if you wear your pair daily. Our eyes are sensitive and having eyelashes, natural or fake keeps dust, dirt and small particles out of your eyes. So just imagine wearing the same set daily with build up of makeup and debris with no cleaning? Gross right? Well below I list some a couple steps to keeping your strip lashes fresh and wear ready!

The lashes I purchase aren't at all

super expensive and they last

a last long time! These 3 styles

are my fav! I keep the cases too, 

to store my lashes after I remove 

them at the end of the day!

Step 1:

Wash your hands & towel dry clean.

Remove your strip lash set carefully.

You don't want to destroy your natural lashes.

Grab a pair of tweezers

and begin removing that old glue from the 

artificial lash line. Take your time, you don't

want to rip it.

Step 2:

Grab a clean paper towel to sit your strip lashes on,

Spray your alcohol (at least 91% or higher)

lightly on your lash set. Let dry.

Step 3:

Pick up lash set with tweezers and 

store back in clean case. If you'd like to, you can

also spray your lash case before storing your

strips. This keeps both case & lashes santized.

Your all done! See that wasn't hard at all!

Like this story? Please share with friends and leave a comment if you have other ways you keep your strip lashes clean! 

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SEXY, SUMMER LIP PAINTS by boojiBEE!

Now that I've settled into my new home in Atlanta, and put focus back into blogging on beauty topics, my first short story in Georgia must be on these new captivating lip paints by Poptastic! As I was shopping in the whole sale beauty supply store, I came across some super cheesy looking lip glosses. You know, the ones you've never heard of, yet the colors are so rich looking and your like, hmmmm let me try it out!
Well being that it's a whole sale supply store, I couldn't buy just one. I had to buy the pack. Which can be risky being I've never heard of Poptastic... But, man am I happy about this investment.  

What caught my eye first was the melanated woman

on the front of the tube. I mean how often do you see that?

Next was the fact the packaging was simple, and

straight to the point! It has "PAINT ME" big as day and 

the shiny, gold design with the matching top isn't a bad touch either. 

Soooooooo of course I had to try one! I know, I know, I

shouldn't open packages without paying for them first, but come on! The last thing a makeup artist needs is crappy colored lip sticks, glosses, paints! So yeah, I poked a hole in the plastic, pop that purple bad boy open and squeezed out a nice dime sized amount. And boy was it like magic! The minty fragrance, the just right moisterizing feel and the color, the COLOR just POPPED!

Another thing about these lip paints are, I believe, is it goes on like gloss and then dries some what like a matte. I know this because I wore it the whole time I shopped for other needed supplies! And it lasts a while. It stains your lips, so you can kiss, drink stuff and talk for a while without reapplying the color!

I have a 24 pack and will be selling these for $4 a piece with free shipping on my website! I also will keep one of each color for my clients who want to try some sexy new lip colors for their summer looks! These I definitely give 2 thumbs up and will buy more of once these are gone or if the company comes out with new colors! 

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I hate the term "GOING NATURAL"...

I hate the term "going natural." Black/African women don't go natural, we return natural. We convert back to our essence and reclaim our crown. Our hair speaks volumes as to who we are and where we come from. For generations we have been fed to believe our hair wasn't pretty, wasn't good and it needs to be "relaxed" to be accepted. Little did we know, our hair has connections to the Sun, our hair tells stories and most importantly, it's a distinctive part of our identity and our belonging to other "kinky haired" people across the globe!
Below, I briefly show you a step by step process for one of many hairstyles us "natural" hair women can do for an easy, stylish look! Now don't get me wrong, as a beauty professional, I love switching up my look. From short to long, adding extensions and braids and maybe some bold, wild coloring. But at the end of the day, I don't mind rocking out my real hair and creating a fun & flirty look with it!

Achieve these beautiful curls in no time!

Step 1:

Grab your awesome organic hair products and clean

your hair vigorously!

Step 2:

After shampooing and conditioning,

do a deep conditioner with an organic hair mask

infused with healing & repairing ingredients for your hair!

Sit under the dryer for 10-15 minutes on the cool setting.

Once your done, rinse with warm water.

Step 3:

Towel blot your hair. Do not completely dry.

Take a leave in conditioning spray, in my case I used

Alba Botanica coconut milk mist spray; and spray all over. 

Some may use a foaming wrap lotion. I don't like putting

all those chemicals in my hair so I used a product that was less

harsh and vegan friendly. Other items you need are a comb,

hair clips, and roller rods.

Step 4:

Completely saturate your hair with your product

of choice. Then you want to part and two-strand twist

your hair, attaching a roller rod. Continue this until your

head is completely covered. It doesn't matter how big or

small your partings and twist are.

Step 5:

Once your finished twisting and rolling your rods,

you want to sit under your dryer, with the heat setting on high,

until your whole head is completely dry! This can take up to

a half an hour up to an hour or longer depending on how thick

your hair is. But be patient! The dryer it is the better the style and hold!

Step 6:

Remove rods and untwist!

(Finished pics were taken after I left my house.

Mommy duties were calling!)

And WALA! There you have a nice textured and

stylish curl for your natural, beautiful self!

This style usually lasts me about 3-4 days depending on if I workout and sweat it out! I wrap my hair at night with a loose bonnet to preserve the "curly fro" look of it. I awake, spray my coconut milk mist to wake up my curls. May spray a light shine mist by Design Essentials and I'm out the door! Hopefullyyou enjoy this look as much as I do!

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SAVE our PLANET, while nourishing your SKIN & HAIR!

Using organic, natural and less harmful products for your skin and hair has phenomenal benefits! The less chemical, the happier your skin and hair. Not only will you look and feel better, it can pour over into your eating habits. And vice versa. No point in eating healthy and working out if you don't treat other parts of your body with the same care. Investing in healthier choices is a must for us here at BoojiBEE. And it should be for you too! If not, fooling around with us it will be.

Below, I listed a few products that we've added to our services that our clients will fall in love with. These items can be found at your local health food & grocery store. 

Now let's discuss!

Alba skin care line has organic,

natural and vegetarian based ingredients

infused to create the best experience for your facial.

1. Remove all makeup first with their hawaiian detox towelettes.

These face wipes are to rid of topical pollutants that make their

way on our face throughout the day. Made with no artificial colors

or fragrances. 

2. Cleanse the face with Alba's hawaiian facial cleanser. It's a pore 

purifying and has pineapple enzymes that are hypo-allergenic. No 

animal testing, parabens or phthalates and has 100 vegetarian 

ingredients. Created using pineapple, papaya for skin brightening,

aloe, hibiscus and passion flower to provide much needed R&R, 

that's soothing and smells great!

3. Next, you'd want to exfoliate with their hawaiian detox scrub.

This scrub is an anti-pollutant volcanic clay. Designed specifically

to rid skin of everyday build up of pollutants that clog up pores. 

The infused clay helps to exfoliate dull skin, then absorbs and washes

away problematic impurities. Helping to avoid pimples and blackheads.

4. The next product shown in this picture is actually the very last 

step when you moisturize the skin. Yet, it's designed to give a 

light, moisturizing feel to the face. The aloe and green tea 

helps to keep your face refreshed and hydrated. And the

added cucumber and gotu kola extracts provide antioxidant

benefits that leaves your skin feeling smooth and silky!

5. After you exfoliate and steam, you want to apply your facial

mask. At BoojiBEE, we like to mix up and create just the perfect

mask. We take one scoop of the moroccan red clay powder,

open one capsule of the Charcoal full spectrum herb, spray a few 

squirts of the Rose Petals rosewater and mix this all together

with natural, purified spring water. This creates a paste that

goes on smooth and doesn't smell too bad. Always use a purified,

spring water for best results when providing facials. Tap water is 

not recommended. 

6. The rosewater has a delicate floral scent and is very therapeutic.

You can use as a perfume, body splash or add to your bath water.

7. The Charcoal by Natures Answer is gluten free, vegan based 

and has purified carbons. Mixing this into your facial clay

helps the fight against acne and pulls out toxins and unwanted

skin pollutants that creates bad looking skin. One capsule per

face is all you need.

8. The moroccan red clay powder is what creates the mask. Mainly

designed for sensitive skin in need of detoxification, pore

shrinkage and tighter skin. One teaspoon per face. Allow 

to set for 15-20 minutes, steam, rinse and apply your toner.

Which is the second to last step in your facial procedure.

9. BURT's BEES Garden Tomato TONER is for oily 

and troubled skin. This product removes residues of

facial soaps,cleansers and dead skin cells, while restoring

your natural pH balance. The tonic benefits of the tomato

cucumber and parsley extracts deep cleans and tightens 

the pores, leaving your face smooth, firm and finely textured.

Now apply your hawaiian oil free moisturizer.

Next on the list, HAIR CARE!

The Alba hair care line is to die for! These products

are infused with real fruits and vegetables and do not possess

unhealthy ingredients like parabens and phthalates. Never tested 

on animals and has no damaging sulfates or heavy minerals.

1. The hawaiian shampoo is a body builder made with real

mango. It promotes extra volume and bounce to make lifeless hair

live again! The mango, papaya and other tropical extracts nourish

your hair, while the gentle botanical cleansers lift away heavy dirt

and grime.

2. Alba's hawaiian conditioner also promotes the same as the shampoo. 

This conditioner features botanical replenishment, exotic extracts

and weightless tropical oils that nourish the hair. Great for over

processed hair as well. 

3. The hawaiian deep conditioning mask is made with real

cocoa butter to help recover and repair damaged hair. This product

is better than any other hair mask product I've ever tried. It's 

formulated for dry, damaged stresses that needs immediate and intense

restorative treatment. The concentrated argon oil and keratin refortify

and creates a protective barrier around hair strands, making your 

hair, soft and manageable. 

4. When your done with your mask, rejuvenate your hair with Alba's 

leave-in conditioning mist. Infused with real coconut milk for

mega moisture and to quench dull, thirsty and tangled hair.

Spritz on lightly over damp hair and style as desire. You

can also spray over dry hair to reactivate styling products

and tame unruly curls.

5. Last but certainly not least, I picked up an anti-dandruff medicated 

shampoo by AVALON ORGANICS. A careful blend of 2% salicylic

acid, aloe vera, tea tree,chamomile and essential oils work in

harmony to a.) treat and prevent dandruff. b.) relieve scalp

dryness, itchiness flakes caused by contact dermatitis, seborrheic

dermatitis and psoriasis. c.) conditions and nourishes hair from

follicle through entire shaft. End result, you'll have hair that is soft,

flake free and healthy looking. AVALON ORGANICS are also

non GMO, vegan based and biodegradable. 

As you can see, going green and organic works hand in hand in helping your hair and skin while saving the planet!All items listed are made from 100% RECYCLED MATERIALS! Love your hair, your skin and planet enough to take care of it! Book your appointment with a BoojiBEE Licensed Stylist today! Online booking made easy at www.boojiBEE.com.

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Take care of your health, or DIE SLOW!

Millions of Americans fight diseases daily because we're too lazy to eat right or exercise.  We complain about the price of healthier or organic foods, when we ought to look at it like an investment. You can pay an extra few dollars for a longer and more enjoyable life; or, you can pay for your medical bills, medicine, surgery, treatment and funeral costs. Either way, your going to pay to eat so why not eat right?

Below, I give you a starter kit to health success. You have your Raw Cleanse, Alkaline water, Super food, Daily Vitamin/Dietary Supplement and even a little treat for the kids immune system. When taken serious, this journey of creating and living a healthier lifestyle can be fun and beneficial. It can also help save your life!

Starter Kit to a healthier lifestyle!

What is RAW CLEANSE?

It's a full body, 7 day triple detox formula. 

It's designed to support natural body cleansing and organ detoxification. This RAW CLEANSE supports the body's normal

removal of environmental toxins and pollutants, as well as the body's own internally generated waste. This product is also vegan friendly, gluten free, dairy free and binder free with no harsh laxatives!

 Choose a Daily Dietary Supplement

Like Bluebonnet. It's packed with vegetable

magnesium, minerals and vitamins your body

needs. It's also free of milk, egg, fish, shellfish,

tree nuts, peanuts & wheat, sugar, sodium,

barley and gluten.

Why choose Perfect RAW Food?

Well, because it's just that, RAW! 

Infused with real fruits and veggies, 

protein, iron and made for the perfect on 

the go meal. It's your daily serving of all things 

green and great!

Alkaline water by blk. 

Don't be fooled by it's color. This black, crisp drink

is created to put back into your body naturally. With

all the fulvic trace minerals, alkaline pH8, electrolytes

and premium hydration, blk. is most importantly a

favorite go to drink for me. It's refreshing, crisp 

when chill and not as expensive as you think!

Blk. gives you all you need without the dying 

effects of tap water and fluroide based water. 

No chemicals added.

Last but certainly as important, IMMUNABLES 

for kids. A fun, painless way for your child to remain

 sick free and less abscences from school and daycare.

One serving a day keeps the sick bugs away! This and hand washing of course! And the vanilla taste allows your 

child to enjoy while helping to sustain being healthy!

The above items were found and purchased at 

The Fresh Thyme Farmers Market in Oakley,  Ohio.

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The importance of POSITIVE ENERGY for a Stylist!!!

Everyday, within this forever changing beauty industry, lies challenges for us to overcome. And every now and then, in spite of our talents, we may question our ability to perform, our willingness to grow and why we chose Cosmetology in the first place!

Below, I listed 5 things we should ask ourselves or apply in our own lives to ensure positive, happy growth within our careers. The beauty industry is multi-facet, fast-paced, and competitive... We must forever stay encouraged and motivated to succeed. More importantly focus on OURSELVES and our improvement!

1. What inspired you to become a Cosmetologist?

Most of us get lost in the shuffle of the game. We get so focused on making a dollar we forget why we started in the first place. Of course you need money.You have children, bills, a business. The money has to be made. But if you put love back into what you do and why you do it, the money will follow.If you can keep the passion for your talent on fire, the clientele will come.

2. A Clear Vision and Focus or Plan is important.

What is it within this industry you want to achieve? How high are you willing to climb? What steps are you taking to see results and bring your dream to fruition? We have to have a destination. And we have to have a step by step plan on how to get there. The destination is not the end of your career; it's an end to that chapter that was successfully completed!

3. The 5 first people that you hang around, What do they do?

Seriously? If the saying "the first 5 people you hang around, you end up like" is true, then what does your circle say about you? Are they go-getters? Supporters?Inspiration? The energy from your circle should be a positive, loving one. Not one that hardly ever "motivates" us! Self motivation is key, but having and keeping the correct energy around you helps in your success!

4. COMPARING? Well stop!

It's a natural reaction to want to "compare" yourself to others. But please STOP! What's for them is for them! What's for you is for you and what and how much you put into YOUR CAREER determines how much you grow in this field. Put more emphasis on your talents and skills and you will always be excited about your work! Challenge yourself. Our only competition is ourselves! Let's prove our growth to us FIRST!

5. Don't let money keep you from BECOMING!

Things will always arise, have to be paid or invested. One thing for sure,it takes money to make money. Buying products, and services and maintaining your personal life can get overwhelming. But DO NOT GIVE UP, or allow that to be the reason you didn't try. Set aside for your goal, your dream or business. The smallest amount adds up to bigger purchases for the things you need to grow as a stylist or entrepreneur period! Sacrifices we make today, will be rewarded and accounted for tomorrow!

I hope this small post triggered your thought process and rekindled the love you have for this industry. If this is something you love doing and feel this is your calling, implement these tips into your life. You will stay hungry, happy and humble!

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NO-LIFT Color Acrylic Nail Set!

I created this nail set just two days ago; and I wanted to share with my fellow boojiBEEs what I used to create this NO-LIFT acrylic nail set! First off, this set is a "no-lift" due to the product line I use. However, due to being a top secret I can't tell you!

NO, no wait,don't log off, I'm kidding! The brand I use is CND, It's a Professional No-Lift Nail System. And let me be the first to tell you, it doesn't lift! Well, it doesn't lift when the prep work and acrylic foundation is done right...But I'm sure you already knew that.

Now let's get to the fun stuff!

This specific set was done one month ago.

 Not one lift, not one broken nail! Pic taken

using my snapchat account. Add me @boojiBEE. 

Color acrylic is awesome when you desire

a non-chipping, long lasting color. With color acrylic powders, 

you don't have that long wait time for your nails to dry.

Add a fast drying top coat with a five minute fan time & go!

This color I chose on my client was

so perrrrrrrrrfect! (lol) The shimmer-like glitter

complimented this Fall/Winter transition. And 

also provided a cute look for her holiday!

The end result; with a little gold

glitter to add "bling", this set turned out 

to be uniquely appropriate for all purposes intended!

In two weeks her design will still be in tact!

The color remains flawless and the nails stay 

attached!

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