The answer depends on which system you are competing in, your budget, and how much of a control freak you are :).
Typically, hair and makeup artists are hired for state and national pageants. If hiring someone, you may need to pay for their travel expenses (airfare, hotel, & meals) in addition to their fees for doing your hair and makeup. This could range from [Read more…]
Emeraude Coty. That was my mom’s favorite perfume. With four children buying it for her every Mother’s Day, birthday and Christmas, there came a time [Read more…]
As tempting as it may be to copy someone, an original is always more valuable than a copy.
It’s important for you to watch what the top five contestants are doing at a pageant to see what styles and trends the system is following; but don’t [Read more…]
As a pageant coach and judge, I am more often asked how do I pick the photogenic winner than how do I pick the queen. The most important thing you have to remember is [Read more…]
In a beauty pageant competition, your physical attributes are being evaluated by a panel of judges. However, your value and worth as a human being are NOT defined by how physically beautiful you are.
Besides, beauty is completely subjective.
It’s good to appreciate your physical traits, but don’t make the mistake of basing your entire self identity around them because in the blink of an eye, they can be taken away from you.
I have experienced [Read more…]
My daughter has thick naturally curly hair that can be frizzy at times. We all know in pageantry frizzy is a big no no. I was talking with my hairstylist, Michael Puccetti, and he started telling me about a new formaldehyde free, reconditioning treatment that would be great on her hair. It’s the GKhair Hair Taming System with Juvexin. It’s not a chemical treatment that can cause damage. Instead, it’s a long-term conditioning and protection product that will improve texture, enhance manageability and reduce frizz for 3-5 months.
The process itself took a couple hours from beginning to finish. You can see the end results for yourself. It’s been two weeks since we had the process done and her hair is just as smooth and soft as the day we left the salon. I’ll let you know how long it lasts. I do have to say that when we set it on hot rollers, the curl doesn’t stay in as long as it use to. But other than that, we have loved the results.
A word of caution here. There are many Keratin treatments on the market right now. If you choose to have one put on your hair, make sure a certified trained professional is working on your hair. Don’t do it at home. If it is not applied correctly, or substandard products are used on your hair, this could result in hair loss or severe breakage. Always do your research on the product, find a licensed professional to apply it, and do their follow up care exactly.
Here is the website if you’d like to read more about this product.http://www.gkhair.com/index.php/light-tame
Michael Puccetti of Columbus, Ohio, certified educator for GK Hair Taming System with Juvexin.
Unwinding at the end of a long day, you pick up your favorite magazine and notice that the model on the cover has a thick gorgeous head of hair that seems suspended in mid air. You happen to turn on the TV and an awards show is on. Actress after actress grace the stage perfectly manicured and when the TV zooms in for its close up, one can’t help but notice the beautiful locks that frame their faces. After watching for awhile, you decide to turn in for the evening. You walk into the bathroom and that’s when it happens…. [Read more…]
Like it or not, in many beauty pageants facial beauty receives a score. As a pageant coach, I am quick to point out to all my clients that beauty is subjective and there isn’t ONE definition of beauty. Everyone possesses features that are beautiful. For some people, it may be their eyes while other may have a great smile. However, the foundation to health and beauty lies [Read more…]
How important is your pageant makeup? Very important. This week I interviewed Jennifer Kalman of QDazzle to gain her insight to some frequently asked questions I receive.
