Pull Off The Rhinestone Makeup Trend With These Tips

Want to make an impression when you decide to get dolled-up? Why not put on a bedazzling rhinestone makeup? Nothing spells shining, shimmering, and splendid than adding actual gems to your look. Who needs bling when you can make your bejewelled eyelids a strong statement accessory? But how can you pull this off and make it appropriate for a planned casual ensemble? Here are some gemmed tips to help you slay the rhinestone makeup trend.

Glam up your faux freckles

Take the fake freckle trend up a notch. Push the envelope even further by using gems for them instead. Make sure you sprinkle them strategically and not as cleanly as you may first want. This gives the illusion that your face was actually peppered with gems.

As we age, thinning hair becomes a concern. Despite that, there's no reason to panic or despair. With all the innovations we have right now, maintaining luscious locks even for those with naturally fine hair is attainable. I've been seeing a lot of options in the market ranging from novelty hair products like horse shampoo to hair treatments, but what interests me the most at the moment are unique hair-strengthening blowouts. So when PREP Luxe offered for me to experience their newly upgraded Mint & Egg Blowout, I was so excited. 

This month, I went down to the salon to give it a try. Ahead, the results and my experience.

Even from afar, you can already tell that PREP Luxe is a lovely salon. Their distinctive window display featuring golden hairdryer pieces is very eye-catching and totally Instagrammable. Once you step in, you will be greeted with cosy and chic interiors with white and gold details. It's a great haven for relaxation, especially after a tiring working week. The location itself is convenient. It's at Capitol Piazza, where upscale boutiques and trendy restaurants are nearby — great for grabbing a bite after your appointment.

I was escorted to one of their comfy seats and was prepped for the Mint & Egg Blowout. First, they washed my hair using a 100 per cent natural purifying shampoo with nourishing essential oils and Pro-Vitamin B5. As I was getting my hair thoroughly cleaned, I can't help but notice the invigorating scent of this shampoo, which I later found out is made from the mix of mint, blackcurrant buds and lemongrass.

After the cleanse, they began treating my hair with their signature combination of Freedom Range Company Eggs (a.k.a. eggs laid by healthy and well-treated hens who run free in their spacious barn) and PREP Luxe's special custom-made hair oil. The mixing is done on the spot to ensure freshness. Awesome touch, right?

Unlike other strengthening treatments, this Egg Solution promises to give your hair a smooth and silky feel, which makes it a great complement to other hair services like perms and colouring. And don't be fooled by this seemingly simple procedure. According to PREP Luxe founder Jacqueline Chang, it took months to perfect this formula. "It took us a long time to figure out the right ratio of eggs to water and our very special custom-made hair oil for the best results and to ensure there is no smell of egg on your hair at any point during the one-hour blowout," she shares.

It's a clean beauty line

The news of Victoria Beckham Beauty was first announced in February with the fashion designer sharing a short video on Instagram about her upcoming clean beauty line. The former Spice Girl has been very vocal about the need for beauty brands to indicate the contents of their products on Instagram, so it's no surprise that she would do exactly that with her own brand. She has since posted a series of behind-the-scenes photos from the brand’s photo shoots.

They're inclusive

We're interested about how the brand's first campaign photos featured women of colour and we're definitely happy to know if this is a move for them to be inclusive. “I want to create solutions for real women head to toe, inside and out. It is all about making my community feel like the very best versions of themselves,” says Beckham.