herbeauty Get sham-rockin’ looks from Ireland!
By CYNTHIA MORRISON EIKE Visage Designs by Cynthia, LLC
My current extended stay in Ireland has proven
that beauty is an international passion. Trends like super-tanned skin from “The Jersey Shore,” stick straight hair from the New York runways and over- the-top makeup are still very popular here in Ireland. These looks are still seen in the United States, so here are a few ways to keep them fresh and current.
Ireland’s weather is notoriously wet and overcast, leaving 1-2 hours of sunlight in winter months. In order to appear as though they’ve been “on holiday” (and to mimic American celebrities) most Irish women practice some kind of “fake tanning,” either with brush-on bronzers or spray tans. If you are looking for the year-round tan, and to avoid the tell-tale shiny and orange hue, try brushing on NYX’s Matte Body Bronzer in Light ($9) as a face and body bronzer. No shimmer means a more natural- looking tan, and it washes off easily. For a
more permanent tan, prepare skin by exfoliating before smoothing on L’Oreal’s Sublime Glow Daily Moisturizer in Medium ($11) to gradually build and maintain a sun-kissed glow all year long.
Another trend Irish women love is stick straight hair. Again, Ireland’s weather makes this look particularly hard to achieve and maintain; and frizz is inevitable. One trend found here – and making its way “across the pond” – is the coin-operated hair- straightening irons found in many ladies restrooms. The equivalent of $2 buys two minutes of personalized grooming time, and can instantly solve a bad hair day. If one isn’t available near you yet, try John Frieda’s Frizz Ease Smooth Start Repairing Shampoo and Conditioner ($6 each) followed by Frizz Ease Original or Extra Strength Hair Serum ($9) and style as usual. These products smooth and de-frizz hair to maintain a “just from the salon” look for days (and nights) out on the town.
Irish (and British) women’s love of makeup has
resulted in a television show dedicated to “fighting the fakery” of the overly made-up look. Unlike makeover shows in the United States, the idea here is to pare down the look. The “makeunder” results are judged by the public as to whether they would “Snog, Marry or Avoid?” (hence, the title of the show) both before and after the transformation. Sporting fake lashes, fake tans, pink hair extensions, full makeup, and bright lips at the same time is common here (and in the States!). Avoid being a contestant for this show by choosing only one feature to accentuate. Try wearing red lips (an invitation to snog, or kiss) with minimal eye and face makeup and sleek hair (think Audrey Hepburn), or nude lips with smoky eyes and tousled hair (a la Julia Roberts).
Cynthia has been a makeup artist for over 25 years. She provides consulting and makeup application services through Visage Designs by Cynthia. Contact her at
visagedesigns@gmail.com or at 770-331-9957.
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