Tainna in Ottawa

Hair Removal!

I have unwanted hair...

There! I said it!

Yes, I have some hair around my chin area, and it is driving me crazy! After, the constant plucking, which caused my skin to scar, I decided to take matters seriously.

I booked an appointment to get electrolysis performed on my chin and maybe upper lip area.

I think it is needless to say that I am terrified!

I am now doing a bunch of research, and it seems that my constant tweezing resulted in me having scars around my problematic area. ( Check out http://www.electrolysis.ca), but the good news is that if it is done correctly, the hair will be permanently removed!

Now, I have an extremely low tolerance for pain, therefore, I packed some Advil which I will be popping in my mouth 45 minutes before the session.

Many people say it is best to do the first session with no meds or anesthetic creams. I am a wimp, so I will pop some pills (Advils) but I decided to go without the cream for today.

I will let you all know how it goes!

Oh, and I am going to:

Profity Coiffure and Esthetique
150 du portage
Gatineau, Quebec 

I am going there since I work at the same building and it's so convenient, and the prices are not too bad:

Electrolysis
One Hour: 40$
30 minutes: 22$
15 minutes: 15.50$
5 minutes: 7.50$
disposable needle: 1.75$

How to Apply Fake Eyelashes

I recently bought fake eyelashes, and let me tell you, it is not as easy as one would think!

I bought them, thinking all I had to do is apply glue and stick them on... Boy was I wrong!

At my best, the eyelashes were glued to the middle of my eyelids. I was so frustrated and discouraged, that I slammed the lashes inside my the drawer of my vanity desk; I was determined to forget about them!

Well, while I was on Total Beauty, I realize that they had a video on how to apply Fake Eyelashes. Before even bothering to post the video, I decided to try it out for myself.

I screwed up a few times, but on my third time I got it! HA! HA! I am so happy!

I am heading out to get liquid eyeliner!

Hope this video helps! ☺

Sally Beauty Supply Store!

I want to give a BIG thanks to  Gennz66, who made me realize that there's a Sally Beauty Supply Store in Nepean!

Really, I am still surprise there's one! It's one year old and I suggest all girls in the Ottawa region to get your booty's over there!

As some of you know, my Conair Hard Hat hair dryer was a complete waste of money and time. Luckily, I was able to return without any problems!

After reading K's comment, I grabbed my car keys and drove all the way to Nepean! There wasn't much choice, I think there was three brands to choose from.

I purchased Ion Conditioning Hard Hat Dryer for about 65$.

This dryer is top-notch good! The sound was reasonable, and my hair dries super fast under it! ( I will give a full review in another post!)

Anyway, while I was there I bought gray rollers, and it took a lot of will power not to splurge and buy a whole range of hair products. ( Yes ladies... I am a product junkie!)

If you are from the Ottawa region, go visit the store! I did not have much time to see everything, but I do intend on returning real soon!

Make-up Tip!

Hey Ladies!

I saw this video and I thought it offered great tips on how to apply bronzer!

I personally never applied any, and now I am inspired to go purchase some. Sephora here I come!

Facial Regimen

My mother always told me it was hard work being a woman... well, a vain one that is!

I know very well, that I do not need to do a hair, facial, workout regimen, but then I would not be happy with myself. Taking proper care of yourself boosts your esteem! And when my esteem is at it's highest, I am more happy then ever and more productive!

This is why I decided to throw in my facial regimen. It's quite basic, no burning or peeling! I am going to divide the regimen in three sections: Daily Routine, Nightly Routine and Weekly Routine.

Also, if you have any idea, e-mail or post them as a comment! Let's get together and help each achieve great bodies, faces and hair!

Daily Routine

Every morning, I wake and wash my face with lukewarm water. I do not use soap, or anything. I tend to have very dry skin in the morning and water is all I need.

Then, I pat my face dry. I do not vigorously dry it. Little pats does the work!

Before putting my foundation on, I apply my daily moisturizer. I am currently using Vichy's UV Activ Daily Moisturizing Cream with Sunscreen SPF15. I love this product because it moisturizes my fac e instantly without leaving a greasy residue.

I usually apply two small peas all-over my face, then I am good to go.

Nightly Routine

This is where things get interesting. When I am done my work-out, I hit the showers and start my nighly routine.

I wet my face with lukewarm water and I scrub my face with Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub. ( I will probably be replacing this product soon, since I do not see it as being highly effective)

Then, I use Spectro Jel. I always like this product since it's anti-bacterial and I truly feel that my face is clean.

I continue to wash the rest of my body, and once I am done, I dry pat my face and the rest of my body.

Before heading to bed, I use L'Oreal Ideal Balance Clarifying Toner to remove left-over make-up and clean out my pores.

Finally, I use Oil of Olay Age Defying Anti-Wrinkle Replenishing Night Cream to prevent wrinkle ( I know I am 23 , but it's better to prevent than to do damage control). I really like this night cream, and personally I do not believe I would change it.

Weekly Routine

My weekly routine is quite bland. In fact, I am researching products to try! If you have any ideas, leave me a comment or e-mail!

For now, once a week, I use Joey New York Pure Pores Masque. It leaves my face refresh! I got lucky and found it at winners (By the way, it's a GREAT place to get facial product, especially professional  ones, at half the price!)

My mother always told me it was hard work being a woman... well, a vain one that is!

I know very well, that I do not need to do a hair, facial, workout regimen, but then I would not be happy with myself. Taking proper care of yourself boosts your esteem! And when my esteem is at it's highest, I am more happy then ever and more productive!

This is why I decided to throw in my facial regimen. It's quite basic, no burning or peeling! I am going to divide the regimen in three sections: Daily Routine, Nightly Routine and Weekly Routine.

Also, if you have any idea, e-mail or post them as a comment! Let's get together and help each achieve great bodies, faces and hair!

Daily Routine

Every morning, I wake and wash my face with lukewarm water. I do not use soap, or anything. I tend to have very dry skin in the morning and water is all I need.

Then, I pat my face dry. I do not vigorously dry it. Little pats does the work!

Before putting my foundation on, I apply my daily moisturizer. I am currently using Vichy's UV Activ Daily Moisturizing Cream with Sunscreen SPF15. I love this product because it moisturizes my fac e instantly without leaving a greasy residue.

I usually apply two small peas all-over my face, then I am good to go.

Nightly Routine

This is where things get interesting. When I am done my work-out, I hit the showers and start my nighly routine.

I wet my face with lukewarm water and I scrub my face with Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub. ( I will probably be replacing this product soon, since I do not see it as being highly effective)

Then, I use Spectro Jel. I always like this product since it's anti-bacterial and I truly feel that my face is clean.

I continue to wash the rest of my body, and once I am done, I dry pat my face and the rest of my body.

Before heading to bed, I use L'Oreal Ideal Balance Clarifying Toner to remove left-over make-up and clean out my pores.

Finally, I use Oil of Olay Age Defying Anti-Wrinkle Replenishing Night Cream to prevent wrinkle ( I know I am 23 , but it's better to prevent than to do damage control). I really like this night cream, and personally I do not believe I would change it.

Weekly Routine

My weekly routine is quite bland. In fact, I am researching products to try! If you have any ideas, leave me a comment or e-mail!

For now, once a week, I use Joey New York Pure Pores Masque. It leaves my face refresh! I got lucky and found it at winners (By the way, it's a GREAT place to get facial product, especially professional  ones, at half the price!)