Lash Lift

I am loving my new treatment called elleebana lash lift. This is a semi permanent mascara treatment that lifts and darkens your own natural lashes. This is perfect for clients who want the look of extensions without the maintenance. This process is done in around 30 minutes to an hour & is comfortable. 

-add volume, lift and curl

-smudge-proof

-minimal after care required! Swim, shower & play with no fuss

-can last 6-8 weeks, average is 10 weeks but can last up to 12 weeks. 

-superior formulation with nourishing & conditioning 

Toss away your eyelash curler for good. 

Here are some before & after pictures of my clients. 

The lift only is $60

The lift & curl is $80

Contact Megan at (859)619-2155 

to schedule yours today! 

Brush On Block

I am so excited to be carrying Brush on Block at Skin Studio By Megan. This is a broad spectrum mineral powder sunscreen SPF 30. This is perfect to apply under or over makeup! Aka the holy grail for women who still want to wear foundation at the lake, pool or beach. This makes reapplying so convenient & easy. 

-sweat & water resistant

-simply brush it on

-refill for only $17

-no more greasy lotions, sticks & sprays

-non-irritating. Sits on top of the skin and is not absorbed into the skin making this perfect for sensitive clients or acne prone. 

-ideal for men, women & children 6 months & older

-paraben FREE

-cruelty FREE

-vegan friendly

-lasts 2-3 months with average use

-green tea leaf extract is a natural antioxidant 

-safflower seed oil is an emollient that moisturizes & protects the skin 

-chamomile extract & honey suckle help prevent skin inflammation & irritation 

Get your brush on block for $32. Refills are only $17! 

Passionfruit Enzyme to tighten & firm skin.

Is your skin in need of tightening & firming? Try Skin Scripts Passionfruit enzyme. The active ingredient kollaren peptide has tissue repairing properties that help restore collagen & elastin. This enzyme is also packed with antioxidants, giving the skin a healthy glow. Passionfruit enzyme also softens the skin. 

Kollaren peptide is meant to create dermal warming, causing the skin to flush. You may stay red for a few hours after treatment. The tingle factor of this enzyme is low, however it does have a high heat factor. 

For optimal results, this enzyme should be done once a week in a series of 6. Best results in 3 months. 

Try this series of 6 for a great discount during the month of May. Treatments take  about 30 minutes and include the ultrasonic skin scrubber to exfoliate & tighten the skin. Usually $210 but during May this package is $180. Packages may be purchased in May and used at a later date. 

Summer Skin Essentials

The weather is finally warming up in the bluegrass state...with Keeneland Spring meet going on, lake season around the corner, and cookouts with friends, these three products are essential to add to your regimen to make sure you are protected from sun damage. 

Vitamin C Serum: 

Vitamin C lightens, tightens & brightens. It is packed full of antioxidants and helps protect from harmful UV rays, as well as getting rid of existing damage. Skin Scripts Vitamin C/Green Tea Serum ($36) helps me stay protected without the greasy feel of most Vitamin C serums on the market and a fraction of the cost of one of my all time favorites Skin Ceuticals. It reduces wrinkle depth, brightens and tones the tissue, repairs collagen, stimulates collagen and antioxidant protection. I use this AM & PM after cleansing and seal it in afterwards with a moisturizer. 

Everyone should be using a Vitamin C serum daily. 

SPF for face: 

Skin Scripts Sheer Protecion SPF 30 UVA/UVB Broad Spetrum Protection is amazing. A natural zinc oxide SPF 30, this is a light cream with broad spectrum protection from UVA and UVB exposure. You can blend this with a moisturizer for daily use or apply as a separate Kurt for direct sun exposure. I also love EltaMD sunscreen line. 

Don't forget to reapply! 

SPF for the lips: 

Nothing is worse than burnt chapped lips. This lip balm has SPF 15 along with Aloe & Vitamin E. With the tropical flavor balm, you will feel like you are on a beach. My husband is a huge Chapstick junkie, and he loves this stuff.  

So many clients spend lots of money on treatments but do not follow up with sunblock or Protecion. You are basically wasting away everything you have done & paid for. SPF needs to be applied daily & multiple times a day. Mix with the Vitamin C serum and you are ready to defend against those harmful rays. 

Long Lashes with GrandeLash-MD

Say yes to a more youthful, healthy & dramatic set of eyelashes with GrandeLash-MD. This 5x award winning eyelash conditioner is created with a proprietary blend of vitamins and amino acids plus conditioning. Delivers results in 4-6 weeks with full results in 3 months. 

The best part is its RX free AND paraben free. 

Scientifically tested and safe for use around the eyes. 

How to use: Apply nightly to each eye (just like you would apply liquid liner). After 3 months you will reach full results and can start using every other night. Keep by your toothbrush so you won't forget. 

Try today 2.0 ml (3 month supply) for only  $64.95. 

Plus a 90 day money back guarantee. 

Also try Grande Mascara and Grande Primer to help promote long healthy lashes. 

 They even make a Grande Brow product to fill in over plucked eyebrows for $79.95. 

I have been a Latisse user on and off for years and I am excited to have a cheaper non RX option. Once I run out of my Latisse I am switching over to this. Tons of my esthetician friends rant & rave over this and can't keep it on their shelves. I just started on the primer and mascara a few days ago and I am loving it. Plus it is clump free which is huge for me. 

Watch this video on more info on Grande Lash-MD. 

http://youtu.be/yEhfkaAkzQM

Treatment Cleansers: 17% Glycolic Cleanser

Lately, many celebrities have been sharing their skin care secrets & on just about every list is a glycolic cleanser. Most glycolic cleansers at drug stores contain very little glycolic acid. Skin Scripts Glycolic cleanser is a prescription skincare line containing 17% glycolic acid. This is the real deal. 

What does glycolic acid do? Glycolic Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid that exfoliates to reduce keratinized skin and promote collagen growth to diminish wrinkles. Promotes resurfacing to refine skin texture. 

Functions: A gel-based foamy cleanser infused with a combination of alpha hydroxy acids that renew the skin by removing the uppermost layer of dead skin cells to reveal a bright, smooth skin surface. 

Recommended for: Acne or aging skin types. Not for rosacea or sensitive skin. 

How to use: Use 2-3 times per week or as recommended by your skin care professional. Leave on the skin for 30-45 seconds for best results. Remove completely with water. Adjust usage based on dryness. 

This does have a tingle sensation. 

Benefits:

-refines & renews the skin

-reduces visible wrinkles

-brightens & invigorates the skin

-assists in boosting hydration levels

-reduces acne scars 

-enhances cellular turnover 

This treatment cleanser runs $29 for at least a 6 month supply. I include this in most treatments on my clients & most homecare regimens. 

Spring Skincare

It's finally spring and that means it's time to switch up our skincare regimen. Today I'm talking about things we should be changing in our skincare regimen and also tips & tricks. Cheers to warmer weather friends. 

1) Cucumber Hydration Toner: I've blogged about this toner before in my post: Do I really need a toner. This is a must have for me all seasons but especially during spring/summer. The scent is cucumber and SO refreshing. I love this when the weather starts warming up to keep me cool at the pool, lake or beach...simply spritz onto skin & enjoy. This also can be used to set makeup. With the main ingredients being Hyaluronic Acid & Heavy Water, this is like giving the skin a big sip of hydration...and for only $20. 

2) SPF: I recommend using at least an SPF of 30 daily. My favorites are Elta Md or Skin Scripts SPF. Also do not forget to apply to the back of your hands, this is a big mistake lots of people make. Don't forget to use a good SPF on the lips. I just started using Skin Scripts lip balm & I am loving it. My husband is the biggest chap stick junkie and he loved it. 

3) Get in your deeper peels while you still can: If you are interested in a deep chemical peel now is the time to do it. Example) TCA

Lighter chemical peels are still okay during the warmer months but now is the time to do deep peels. 

4) Switch up your moisturizer: This is only necessary for oily skin people. If you are using a heavier moisturizer it may be too much for the skin. Chat with your esthetician about switching to something lighter. 

5) Vitamin C: Everyone should be using a vitamin C serum daily. It helps protect the skin from UV damage which is extremely important as the sun is finally shining again. Our skin needs those antioxidants. 

6) Sunglasses: Don't forget your shades. Squinting = crows feet. 

7) Retin A change up: Some skin types cannot handle Retin A prescription strength in the spring and summertime. I recommend switching to a form of Retinol but still pharmaceutical grade skincare. Try Skin Scripts Glycolic/Retinol Pads ($22.50) or the Beta-Carotebe Papain Renewal Serum ($33). 

8) Sunless Tanning: Because NO ONE wants melanoma. My favorite sunless Tanner is St. Tropez. I buy the bronzing mitt and mousse at Sephora and it gives a great, streak free color.