Sigma - Dry N' Shape Brush Roll

As professional makeup artists, Violet and I wash our brushes after each and every job. Some weeks we are doing ten jobs and let me tell you, that is a lot of brush washing! Personally I wash my brushes once a week but I would certainly wash them more often if they would dry in four to six hours rather than a day and a half. The importance of washing your brushes can not be understated. Bacteria and germs build up in dirty brushes and products just simply don't preform as promised when applied with dirty brushes. Come on ladies, how many of you rarely, if ever, wash your brushes? 


Well Sigma to the rescue! Click the link below to learn more and watch the video...



xo,
Indiana


The Makeup Dolls can be booked for bridal, engagement, boudoir, maternity and occasion makeup and hair. Please call 650.394.4942 or email us at info@themakeupdolls.com to contact Indiana and Violet.

Fabulous Finds - BHLDN Decor Collection

 
  


Can I say damn you BHLDN! Why weren't all of these little gems available when I got married....wedding decor remorse...wedding decor remorse....I have a bad case of it!
Brides to be however click here to help yourself to all of the loveliness!


xo,
Indiana


The Makeup Dolls can be booked for bridal, engagement, boudoir, maternity and occasion makeup and hair. Please call 650.394.4942 or email us at info@themakeupdolls.com to contact Indiana and Violet.

We are Loving...Temptu Airbrush System

Almost all, well all, actually of the women we apply TEMPTU airbrush foundation to when we do their makeup have never had their foundation applied with an airbrush machine.


A few years back Violet and I purchased our first TEMPTU machine after hours and hours of product research and haven't picked up a traditional foundation since! We found for our clients offering airbrush makeup was the only way to go. We could offer the best looking finish with the bare skin feeling. Doesn't this sound like the best of both worlds? Well it is. I suppose this is so important to me because a foundation that offers coverage while still looking and feeling light is paramount to me. I hate the look and feeling of a foundation that if you scratch your skin there will be a section of your "face missing". Not okay!


So what are you to do once you have your makeup done by The Makeup Dolls and we introduce you to this makeup (since really there is no going back)? Buy your own mini version and enjoy this beautiful makeup everyday! 


The foolproof system allows you to snap on and off the various Makeup Air pods - including foundations, blushes and more. 


From TEMPTU: Professional makeup artists have always turned to TEMPTU for unparalleled airbrush technology and flawless, superior-quality results. Finally in the comfort of your own home, you can easily achieve long-lasting pro results every day. The innovative TEMPTU® AIRbrush Makeup System's sleek, compact design delivers power and control, giving you steady, precise application that's completely adjustable and results that are truly flawless. The user-friendly instruction guide and how-to DVD will steer you in enhancing your complexion to its true flawless potential.


If you live near a Sephora go in and give it a try or schedule a makeup lesson with us at our new studio in San Mateo, CA. 


xo,
Indiana


The Makeup Dolls can be booked for bridal, engagement, boudoir, maternity and occasion makeup and hair. Please call 650.394.4942 or email us at info@themakeupdolls.com to contact Indiana and Violet.

Blog Lovin' - Hair Dresser on Fire

I am not the hairstylist in the family, Violet is, so when she isn't here to help me with my hair I like to spend a little time reading Hair Dresser on Fire's blog. Okay well, not spend a little time, I am a fan, follower with a case of the lovies for this fabulous gal, Reagan.


What I like most about HDOF are the video tutorials because anything I can see visually in motion is best for me, espcially when it comes to hair styling. Take a minute to check out her blog and videos. I am loving one of her latest videos on the halo braid (see it below)...now if I could just find the time to master all of the techniques I have learned, I would have one hot looking head of hair! 


http://www.hdofblog.com/



Hair Dresser On Fire HDOFBlog.com Tutorial on styling a halo braid, by Reagan Breinholt from Jacob Breinholt on Vimeo.


Have a fantastic weekend and Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's out there. I am hoping to have time for a mani and a pedi this Sunday. 


xo,
Indiana


The Makeup Dolls can be booked for bridal, engagement, boudoir, maternity and occasion makeup and hair. Please call 650.394.4942 or email us at info@themakeupdolls.com to contact Indiana and Violet.

Hair Envy - Liz Hurley

I have a serious case of hair envy! Behold Liz's locks...



Uh huh...now you are envious too!(via)
xo,
Indiana

The Makeup Dolls can be booked for bridal, engagement, boudoir, maternity and occasion makeup and hair. Please call 650.394.4942 or email us at info@themakeupdolls.com to contact Indiana and Violet.

Elle Jae - Bride on a swing!

I just had to repost a picture of a bride that we worked with this last weekend who chose Elle Jae as her photographer. It's titled "Bride on a swing"....LOVE! 





Take a look at Elle Jae's website if you are looking for a photographer. This husband and wife team are supremely talented and their images are always counted among the best that we have in our portfolio! 


xo,
Indiana


The Makeup Dolls can be booked for bridal, engagement, boudoir, maternity and occasion makeup and hair. Please call 650.394.4942 or email us at info@themakeupdolls.com to contact Indiana and Violet.

Don't we all love shiny sexy hair? Well Tigi's Catwalk Your Highness Weightless Shine Spray will get you there. This weightless, fine mist will disperse over your tresses giving you shiny, flowing hair without weighing it down. And the best part? The scent, this stuff smells AMAZING! We can't get enough of it. Use it to finish up dos as well as your everyday style.

Purchase online at Amazon.com or locally at Ulta. 

xo,

Violet

The Makeup Dolls can be booked for bridal, engagement, boudoir, maternity and occasion makeup and hair. Please call 650.394.4942 or email us at info@themakeupdolls.com to contact Indiana and Violet.