How To: Demi Moore’s Hair At The Oscars

If you watched the recent Annual Academy Awards, you’ve probably noticed Demi Moore’s messed up yet stylish hairstyle. Demi is undeniably stunning even at 47.

The makeup was clean and simple, which complimented the hair. The eyes were accentuated yet the  lip color was subtle. If you try out a more dramatic makeup with this hairstyle, it may look distracting and the overall effect will be totally  messy. On the other hand, if this hair goes with a too faint makeup or no makeup at all, it would look as though you just came out of bed and are off to do some house chores. Demi’s look demonstrates one principle of good design, which is balance.

If you want to recreate her look at the Oscars, here is a youtube video showing how it’s done using a Hair Donut:

This video is quick but also copies the hair-do using rubber band:

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Camille’s Debut

Last December, I posted the pics from the hippie- inspired pre-debut shoot of Camille, the Maja Salvador look-alike. A week ago,  when students were busy with their exams, sat preps, and accomplishing school requirements, she celebrated her 18th birthday and I did the honor of dolling her up again on her special day.

Camille knows what she wants and speaks it politely. She requested for her makeup to be subtle and fresh on her debut.  She showed me a peg for the tousled sexy hairstyle that she wanted.  She’s already pretty to begin with, so I had no trouble giving in to her wishes. This time, she looked like no one else but her lovely self.

I used my new toy, the Philips 10 in 1 Multistylist to curl her hair. I usually hire somebody else to do the client’s  hair but this gadget made the hairstyling job a lot easier, and  so I did it myself. Here are some shots taken during the event by master photographer Dustein Sibug, for more pics, please visit his portfolio site at http://dustein.multiply.com:

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Contest Winner Announced

Last night, we concluded the contest over at facebook in which a spanking new 28 neutral palette and Human Heart Nature Intensive Hair Mask were given away to a lucky blog reader. I was overwhelmed by the responses. I was expecting only around 50-100 entries given the option to join as many times as you can. After all, I don’t really know if people are reading my blog at all.   Most of the time, I just feel like I’m talking to myself around here. In the end, there were 1,836 entries to be raffled.  After seeing the number, I almost choked realizing how tough it would be to choose the winner.

As I mentioned in the contest mechanics, each entry will be assigned a number. The winner will then be chosen randomly through random.org. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to view all of the comments on facebook at once especially if we’re talking around more than a thousand comments. Instead of choosing a single number out of 1,836 and track the winning number by counting backwards, I decided to do it another way. Since the contest ran from March 1 to 15, I picked a number from 1 to 15 from random.org, it yielded the number 15.  From the entries on that day, March 15, I copied them to the random list generator.  Each entry was assigned a random number. From that list,  I generated the winning number, still through random.org. Rest assured it was drawn fair and square.

And the lucky blog reader is…. Ms. Peewee Abesamis! She will be receiving the 28 Neutral Palette plus a Human Heart Nature Intensive Hair Mask. She already contacted me with her mailing details. Air21 picked up her package this afternoon from our house.

If I had unlimited resources, I’d also give the same prizes to everyone who joined, especially those who submitted the most number of entries. I’m really touched that some even invited their husbands and relatives to win the freebies for them.  As a reward, I’m giving away a free ebook on beauty tips to everyone who joined. If you still haven’t got your copy, instructions are posted on the facebook page.

Thanks so much to everyone who joined this blog’s facebook fan page. I know the word fan sounds arrogant but I couldn’t customize it to become a Facebook Blog Update Page. I just wanted to find venue where I could connect with you better. Don’t mind the word fan. It’s not like I’m gunning to be the next Angel Locsin or something.

If I’m not posting here as much as I used to, blame it on the frequent brownouts here in Mindanao. Along with the dehydrating summer heat,  it tends to make my blogging powers fluctuate, too.  It’s difficult to think when you’re inside an oven.

This early, I’m already preparing my next set of freebies for you! Just hold on, I’ll keep you posted on this one. Til then!

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Blog Freebies!

After keeping you waiting for ages (my bad, sorry).. finally, here it is!

I noticed that many of who visit this blog are just starting out their makeup artist career or are simply new to unraveling the wonders of makeup.  So to help you  build your stash, I’ll be giving away one 28-piece Neutral Eyeshadow Palette, which is also known as the 28-piece Bridal Palette or the MAC Dupes because of its resemblance with some of MAC’s eyeshadows. If you’re interested in knowing what MAC shades they duplicate, please read Ms. Jennifer Do’s post about it. This is worth at least Php 900 but is yours for free.

Not only that!  In support to Human Heart Nature and their Gawad Kalinga advocacy, I’ll be throwing in one of my favorite HHN hair products, the Human Heart Nature Avocado and Gugo Intensive Hair Mask . I’m sure you’d love it as much as I do. I hoarded quite a couple of it for personal use (ugh.. that’s how bad my hair is).

Note that both freebies are brand new, the eyeshadow palette comes in a box.

This blog contest is open to Philippine and International readers.

To win these goodies, it’s really simple! Here’s how:

1. Become a fan of The Doctor is vaIN  page on facebook

2. Under the Wall post saying ” UP FOR GRABS, ” with pics of the freebies, leave a comment below stating  ” I WANT IT!”

3. Contest runs from March 1,2010 to March 15, 2010

4.  Entries will be assigned a number and  one winner will be chosen through Random.org, which will be announced on March 16, 2010

5. You can comment as many times as you can, with the line “I WANT IT”  to increase your chances of winning.

6. Winner should contact me at info@vanityclinic.com with his/her mailing address

7. The goodies will be sent to the winner through Air21 if within the Philippines and Philpost if winner is from another country.

So what are you waiting for? Please go to “The Doctor is vaIN” Facebook page and join now. I know this isn’t much but this is my way of thanking you guys for your support to this blog!

Stay beautiful!!

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Lights, Camera, Makeup!

After years of lusting for a make up artist chair, I finally have one! It was on my wishlist last Christmas and Santa decided to send it through snail mail, thus reaching my destination on Valentines day. Ok , it wasn’t Santa. It was my hubby who gave it to me as a Valentine’s present after listening to my constant rantings on how my back hurts after every makeup gig. Sweet.

I ordered my makeup artist chair from Suesh, my favorite supplier of makeup artist tools, known for their superior yet affordable brushes. I got it for Php 5000 (about $106) which isn’t bad because these kinds of chairs in Quiapo are sold for around Php 4000. The courier cost was Php 620 from Manila to CDO through AP Cargo. What I like best about Suesh is that they’re open to suggestions. I asked about the possible shipping cost from their usual courier and they said it might take a little over than Php 1000. I suggested AP Cargo and Suesh immediately called them up to inquire about the shipping rates, which as expected, was a lot cheaper. I received my order a day after. Quick, right? AP Cargo used air instead of ocean freight to deliver my package.

The framework is made up of wood while the seat and back canvas have to be inserted to it. At first I doubted the capacity of the chair to hold an average client sitting on it. But then I tested it on my hubby and my mom and it went fine. To be safe, don’t use it on obese clients. I have my chair and canvas in all black but I can change the color of the seat and back anytime through the canvas available at Amazon for only $9. I saw one in purple and another in red. I really think I need an alternate canvas because the texture is prone to collect powders and other make ups falling off.

My problem now is its portability. Although it can fit in the car trunk folded, attaching the piece near the foot can be cumbersome. From the time we assembled it, we didn’t fold it up again because the foot piece is difficult to remove and even harder to put back. It needs some screwing and unscrewing, which would take a lot of time if you’re on a gig. It’s kinda bulky bringing it fully assembled although it’s not that heavy. I don’t think I can bring it when I’m alone coz it would ruin my poise to carry this big thing around. I might be offered a job at the sea port when somebody sees me lifting it over my head.

I guess the chair is great for home studio, or if you have people who can lift if for you, or if you’re a male makeup artist. But I’m still glad I have the chair now. It doubles as a director’s chair so if I’m not doing makeup, writing, or attending to patients, I’d probably be out somewhere living out my fantasies as a movie director.. err.. for wholesome flicks, of course.

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