After seeing China Glaze’s gorgeous cracking nail varnishes i was keen to get my hands on some, and i was about to order some when i realised that Barry M do a version which they call Nail Special Effects, although only in black, you can get it for about half the price of china glaze & i think it’s gorgeous on.. plus if your in the UK you can get it from Boots / Superdrug, so no big shipping fees =D
G.
XOXO
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Okay, so recently i have had and my friends have had various piercings, so i thought we could share our wisdom with you about how much it hurts and the best way of cleaning etc. Its better to be safe than sorry, and were not going to lie.
So the three piercings were going to go through are (i think) the most common, Ear piercing (lobes), Ear piercing (cartlidge / tragus / rook, etc..), and the lip piercing (or snakebites, monroe, spider bites, etc.).
So i had this done on Thursday 20th. I know many people have them done when they are babies but my mum always wanted me to have the choice, plus she thinks piercing a baby is wrong. I was really really scared for my lobes because of the gun and i dont like the idea of someone not being in control of what is going on. Now – i couldn’t of been more wrong! I had mine done by the same woman that has done all my piercings and she explained that aslong as the piercist is using the newest gun you should be okay. The gun that my lady used enabled her to never even touch anything that was touching my ear, it was really really clean as all the area that touched my ear (and surrounding areas) were just thrown away after, and then the gun was sterilised – even though it didnt go anywhere near my ear.
Now, on to the actual piercing bit. A lot of people say the gun makes a loud “click” and that will startle you, the gun i had used didnt make a noise at all apart from when she begun to move it, but the actual piercing did not make a noise.
Secondly, the pain factor. Personally, i am a massive wuss to pain and i would be the one if any to let you know if it hurt. For me – it did not. A lot of people say it is like “a hard pinch” but it wasn’t as bad as that. Also – any pain you do feel is short lived, as it is over within a second. The most painful bit was paying for it for me – haha!
On a pain scale, i’d say literally about a 0.5 out of 10.
The best way for looking after it is to clean with an antiseptic (i used TCP) twice a day – some places give you their own lotion, if you are given some, use it! =D Turn the earring once/twice a day from two days after you have had them pierced – after washing your hands with antibacterial soap, take the earring and gently turn one way, and then the other – this breaks up any “crusties” that may gather from seepage, and prevents the earring getting stuck. =D REMEMBER :- NEVER TOUCH A PIERCING BEFORE CLEANING YOUR HANDS WITH ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP OR ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL/SPRAY.
Now my friend had this done around 3 weeks ago, it was done with a needle as guns can shatter cartlidge. DO NOT go somewhere where they pierce cartlidge with a gun, it can cause shattering and massive infecton if that happens.
My friend is a lot less of a wuss than me so i can’t vouch if this will be the same for you, however she said it hurt more afterwards. She said the piercing may of been about a 4/5 out of 10 for her, but afterwards it was about a 6 as it stung and is still sore now.
She said it is worth it though, and that it does not hurt as much as you would imagine it would, it’s a lot quicker than you imagine too, even going through the hard bit of your ear.
The best way of looking after is the same as an ear piercing, but be a lot more thorough and maybe clean with antiseptic 3 times a day – cartlidge is a higher risk of infection. REMEMBER :- NEVER TOUCH A PIERCING BEFORE CLEANING YOUR HANDS WITH ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP OR ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL/SPRAY.
So i have had this done myself twice, and both time i was anesthatised, so im going to go on mine and a friends who has also had it done twice’s oppinion.
The lip is done with a needle, and then the bar put in afterwards.
As for the pain rating, for me it was less than ear piercing as it was numb, however for my friend she said it was about a 3/10 and described the feeling as scratchy on the inside of your lip, but its done super fast. And for me the most painful bit was putting in the bar, not the piercing itself.
The best way i found for looking after this was using a anti-bac mouthwash twice a day, and salt water twice a day too (2/3 teaspoons of water disolved in 1 cup of boiled water) i kept this in a little bottle by my sink and when i was brushing my teeth every day i just used it then. REMEMBER :- NEVER TOUCH A PIERCING BEFORE CLEANING YOUR HANDS WITH ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP OR ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL/SPRAY.
Remember, the more you get worried about a piercing, the more it will hurt as you are tensing yourself, take a few deep breaths before it happens, and remember a good piercist will never hurt you unless they have too – more than most wont hurt you much at all.
TATTOO PARLORS.
PIERCING SPECIALISTS.
SOME LICENCED HAIR SALONS / BEAUTY SPA’S.
these people more than most have to be properly trained within a wide range of ways or piercing and different types, they also know how to avoid the most nerves to stop it hurting as much & will use fit for purpose special jewellery and use the latest equipment with the cleanest way of piercing. Troubleshooting is taught as basics, they will know exactly what to do in a situation (which is very rare).
STORES EG. CLAIRES.
training is limited to only a 1 day crash course in using a gun, less experience means more than likely a worse piercing, cleanliness is lower & troubleshooting is not taught – if something goes wrong, they don’t know anymore than you do!
G.
XOXO
MMBEAUTY wishes you all good luck in your exams, remember, just relax – its not the be all and end all, and the more worried you are the worse you will do. Take a few breaths, time to yourself, and remember that asking others what they know wont help you 5 mins before the exam, it will only freak you out! =D
Good luck,
G.
XOXO
Hello gorgeous people,
i know we have had many tech problems, but unfortuently – this may be the worst. On recording our first video (the give away) … i dropped the camera down the stairs (ha ha!) and wiped everything on it and it has had to go in for repairs, i have been told i should have it back in 2 weeks, so i promise this will be done then!
Im sorry beauties!
G.
XOXO
Hello gorgeous people, Happy New Year! I hope this year brings you everything you wish for & has none of the rubbish of last year that you may or may not of had.
As you know, I am planning on doing a youtube grand opening with a benefit give away, which, will still be going on (hopefully tomorrow, technology allowing), look forward to giving you all a lovely suprise!
G.
MMBEAUTY would like to wish all of our beautiful readers a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year, i look forward to seeing you in the New Year for our Youtube Grand Opening Giveaway!
G.
At Christmas, we want more than just the food, we want to look & feel fabulous, but sometimes it’s difficult to know when to stop, or when to start when it comes to festive make up ideas. The truth is, a little tweak here and there can completely change you’re look, for example, a new lip shade, a bigger ‘flick’ to your eyeliner, or just a different shade blush. To help you, these three different looks should be something for every festive female out there.
Were you always charmed by the fabulous red carpet looks of Blake Lively, then sure you remember this one that illustrates the high street allure radiated by copper. Indeed this metallic tone turned to be the ‘it’ hue of the season both when it comes of fashion as well as makeup styles. Tint your lids with this fab shade to make your glimpse even more seductive and appealing. In order to achieve the desired and overwhelming effect top the copper eye makeup with brown lipstick or gloss that would give a kissable and sight-pleasing impression to your lips.
In quest for the most flattering and romantic makeup, make sure you take a closer look at the red carpet moments of Burlesque-fan Christina Aguilera who knows how to rock out the red lips and golden eye makeup trend. This fabulous combo will definitely attract immediate attention thanks to the glittery glamorous visual effect. Turn yourself into a real diva by appealing to the latest beauty formulas and makeup palettes that have all the tones that would help you create a similar look. Add a more sexy and appealing allure to your lips by tinting them with blood red lipstick in the old tradition of Hollywood and old time chic.
Kim Kardashian is a real diva and knows how to combine the natural looking makeup trend with the red-carpet worth effects. In this case matching up the charming cat eyes with nude lips proved to be a blissful option to mark her entree to the festive event. If you’re fond of a similar combo make sure you learn the art of creating the most flattering cat eyes with the use of a high class eyeliner. Pair the right design with your eyes shape and make sure you keep your look neat and refined. Additionally you can add the perfect pouch to your makeup in the form of nude lipstick or gloss. These are indeed some of the most inspiring and popular ideas to embrace when preparing for a romantic date or event.
Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!
G.
XOXO
If you don’t already know, Clinique is my one stop place for skincare, there products cannot be matched anywhere else on the high street, now, you can have a try too, for 30% off! This offer is until Thursday so hurry! The prices may still look expensive but seriously, once you have tried these babies you will understand what i mean!
Your welcome in advance,
G.
XOXO
Hello Beauties! Long time no blogging.
I have been working away on our Youtube site, and i have decided that i will have a grand New Year opening! With a give away!
I am in a toss up over what to give you guys, so how about you tweet me @mmbeautyblog or email us mmbeautyblog@gmail.co.uk and let me know what you think i should give you guys – all it will be is a simple Subscribe & Comment “Enter Me” into the video i post, and then a random comment genorator will pick out the winner/s!
Look forward to hearing from you honey b’s.
G.
XOXO
Gracie
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