Live In TechniqColour

AVEDA at NY Fashion Week

2009-02-24T11:48:00.001-08:00

We didn't fall off...

2009-02-10T18:54:00.000-08:00

...We've been busy!

Want to be a model? Hit us up!

Special thanks to 5000 photography!

Discovery of the Week

2009-01-28T18:01:00.001-08:00

The Barbisms sure had us LOL. (LOLing?)

purchase the book, or sign up for the Barb of the Week at http://www.thebarbisms.com/

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Hiatus

2009-01-11T15:39:00.000-08:00

OUR APOLOGIES FOR BEING M.I.A FOR A MINUTE. WITH THE NEW YEAR, WE'VE MADE SOME CHANGES. HERE'S WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO....

YAY FOR SNOW, NO LOVE FOR CHAPPED ASS LIPS, YO.

LAZY SUNDAYS GOT OLD, SO WE PREPPED OUR SKIN FOR THE COLD, HARSH AIR WITH FACE MOISTURIZER+SPF, AND LOTSA LIP BALM...AND WE HEADED TO THE SNOW.

OF COURSE

CHECK THE NEW DIGS!

PROGRESSION IS A POSITIVE WAY TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR. COME SEE US AT OUR NEW SALON: ALANKARA AVEDA CONCEPT SALON IN OLD TOWN LA QUINTA.

THANKS FOR READING. MUCH LOVE, AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Roll F L Y

2008-12-02T16:18:00.000-08:00

Greetings Ladies! Who wants in? TechniqColour is currently seeking some Around the Way Girls that want to join our cult- I mean posse of girly girls that care for the earth as much as we love mascara. Go on- get yourself a cute lil' beach cruiser, BMX, whatever. Pimp it out, customize it, make it your own! If you need tips on how-to's, best paint, primers, decals, etc. etc. we'd be glad to help. Roll around town in your 2 wheeled whip, reduce fuel emissions, and look mad cute while doing so.

Keep in mind- you burn about 100 calories for every half hour you ride. No complaints there.

BEAUTY PICKS

2008-11-20T12:13:00.001-08:00

Hello lovelies! We've taken the time to compile a list of our all time vanity faves- from Hair and Makeup, to Skin and Body Care. Take a looksy, and feel free to shoot us an email if you've got your own list of faves to share.

FAVORITE:

HAIR

Hairspray- Michelle: Aveda Air Control, Aqua Net (hey- it's a classic)

Ionie: Aveda Brilliant Medium Hold Hairspray

Conditioning Treatments- Michelle: In salon- Aveda Damage Remedy Hair Facial. At home- Aveda Dry Remedy Masque

Ionie: Aveda Dry Remedy Masque, Full Spectrum Organic Coconut Oil

Shampoo- Michelle: love the aroma of the Aveda Men's line, Aveda Brilliant for course hair, and Rusk Thickening Shampoo for fine hair

Ionie: Aveda Smooth Infusion, Aveda Dry Remedy for my nappy hair

Conditioner- Michelle: Aveda Pure Abundance for fine hair, Aveda Color Conserve for all types

Ionie: Aveda Dry Remedy

Styiling Aids- Michelle: Aveda Custom Control for shine and photo-ready hair, Aveda Brilliant Humectant Pomade for updos and evening styles

Ionie: Aveda Smoothing Fluid, Aveda Brilliant Universal Styling Cream, Aveda Pure Abundance Hair Potion for volume if you're too lazy to back comb

FACE

Eyeliner- Michelle: MAC Blacktrack and Mud Black Powder(dry or wet)

Ionie: Urban Decay Liquid Liner in Oil Slick, Aveda Mosscara (it's a mascara, apply with a fine liner brush)

Mascara- Michelle: Maybelline Great Lash (it's a classic for sure)

Ionie: still on the quest for the perfect mascara, I'll keep you posted.

Lipstick- Ionie: Aveda Nourishmint line, MAC Slimshine line

Lipgloss- Michelle: Dior

Ionie: Benefit Her Glossiness

Foundation- Michelle: MAC Studio Fix

Ionie: Aveda Tinted Moisturizer

Makeup Primers- Ionie: Jemma Kidd Mannequin Skin for face, Too Faced Shadow Insurance for eyes, MAC Lip Primer for lips

Mosturizer- Michelle: Clinique (face)

Ionie: Aveda Tourmaline Charged Hydrating Cream

Cleanser- Ionie: Aveda Tourmaline Charged Exfoliating Cleanser, Skinceuticals Clarifying Cleanser

BODY CARE

Body Moisturizer: Michelle: Hempz Body Butter

Ionie: The Body Shop Coconut Body Butter with a few drops of Aveda Beautifying Oil

Hand/Foot Cream: We love Aveda Hand Relief and Foot Relief

Aroma: Ionie: Aveda Chakra balancing Mist #4

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That's it for now. You know we girls are constantly dabbling in these thangs. We will keep you posted on our next discoveries.

xoxo

Rudy Miles: Makeup Guru

2008-11-01T20:34:00.000-07:00

Here's a throwback. World renowned celebrity makeup artist/Lead Aveda Purefessional Rudy Miles gives some great tips in this video. I've had the privilege to train with him- he truly is amazing.

DO THE RIGHT THING

2008-10-29T10:42:00.000-07:00

YES ON PROP 2

HERE'S WHY:

SEE- EVEN GZA AGREES, AND HE IS THE GENIUS

DON'T BE A JERK. WHETHER OR NOT YOU BELIEVE YOUR VOTE COUNTS. IT TAKES 30 MINUTES OUT OF YOUR DAY TO GO OUT AND DO IT.PEACE BABIES.

Truth is Ugly

2008-10-14T10:06:00.000-07:00

FOCUS ON: SKIN

BOTOX IS COMMONLY USED BY WOMEN (AND MEN, BELIEVE IT OR NOT) ALL AROUND THE WORLD. OVER 1 MILLION PEOPLE, AS YOUNG AS 28 ARE UTILIZING THIS "CONVENIENT" INJECTION TO RELAX FROWN LINES ON THE FOREHEAD, LINES AROUND THE LIPS, ETC.

RECENT STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT BOTOX INJECTIONS MAY CAUSE DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMERS.

i'LL NEVER UNDERSTAND WHY THIS IS APPROVED BY THE FDA, AND WHY AFTER ALL OF OUR TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES THIS IS STILL TESTED ON RATS. I PREDICT, AND YOU CAN QUOTE ME ON THIS- THAT IN THE NEAR FUTURE THERE WILLL BE REPORTS OF PERMANENT LIVER DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF BOTOX. BOTULINUM TOXIN (THE PRIMARY INGREDIENT IN BOTOX) IS A DEADLY POISON, AND WHILE IT'S EFFECTS MAY BE PRETTY, IT'S TEMPORARY- NOT TO MENTION EXPENSIVE, AND GROSS.

I KNOW WE'RE YOUNG AND HAVE YET TO WORRY ABOUT WRINKLES AND SUCH. BUT, I'M ALL ABOUT PREVENTION AND AGING GRACEFULLY. HERE ARE SOME KEY ITEMS TO KEEP YOUR SKIN ON POINT FOR THE YEARS TO COME:

AVEDA TOURMALINE CHARGED RADIANCE MASQUE- MICRODERMABRASION IN A TUBE, MINUS THE IRRITATION.

AVEDA NIGHT NUTRIENTS- PACKED WITH ANTIOXIDANTS. TURNS YOUR SKIN TO SILK AND WORKS AS A GREAT PRIMER BEFORE FOUNDATION.

NOW HERE'S AN IMPORTANT ONE- AVEDA DUAL NATURE SPF. FOREAL. WHY? BECAUSE SKIN CANCER AND LIVER SPOTS ARE NOT CUTE.

REMEMBER, PREVENTION IS KEY!

WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE

2008-10-01T13:11:00.000-07:00

A SECRET TO PERFECTION.

CHEEK CONTOUR:

TAKE YOUR FAVORITE BRONZER WITH A SMALL

CHEEK BRUSH UNDER THE RIDGE OF YOUR CHEECK BONE. THEN APPLY YOUR USUAL BLUSH OVER. ACHEVEING THE SAME GOAL, BUT WITH A MORE DRAMATIC LOOK.

A SMOKEY EYE:

TAKE SOME EXTRA TIME AND APPLY A SMOKEY EYE.
TIP: I LIKE A BROWN OR A BLUE EYE FOR SOFTER DAYTIME LOOK.

PLUMP NUDE LIP:

MY FAVORITE!

APPLY YOUR FAVORITE HI GLOSS LIP SHINE. THEN THROWBACK AND LINE IT! LINING AFTER WILL GIVE IT A NATURAL, MORE BLENDED APPEARANCE.

TIP:ALWAYS USE A NUDE COLOR = CRUSHED CAROB BY AVEDA.

STRIP LASHES:

DONT BE SCARED, NO ONE CAN TELL YOUR WEARING THEM BUT YOU! THE BETTER LOOK ON THE OUTSIDE, THE BETTER YOU FEEL ON THE INSIDE, SO GO AHEAD, GET IT GIRRL.

OH YEAH, ONE LAST THING. WHATEVER YOU DO TO YOUR HAIR, ADD AN INCH OR TWO. TRUST...

THATS ALL FOR NOW LADIES, TAKE THIS ONE AND RUN!

The Aveda Difference

2008-09-20T14:31:00.000-07:00

WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL, YOU ASK?

AVEDA HAS BEEN ON THE FOREFRONT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS SINCE IT'S BEGINNING IN THE LATE 70'S. WHILE THEIR COMPETITORS ARE JUST NOW NOTICING THE EFFECTS OF IRRESPONSIBLE PACKAGING, AND CRUEL ANIMAL TESTING- AVEDA CONTINUES TO ENFORCE THEIR MISSION.

AVEDA FOLLOWS STRICT PACKAGING GUIDELINES. POST CONSUMER RECYCLED, REDUCING THE NEED FOR OVER 300 TONS OF HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.

AND, OF COURSE PRODUCS ARE ALWAYS PEOPLE TESTED.

ALL PIGMENT FOR MAKEUP IS DERIVED FROM PLANT AND FLOWER EXTRACTS. OTHER COMPETITIVE MAKEUP LINES SOURCE PIGMENT FROM CARMINE (A.K.A THE COCHINEAL INSECT, YEAH BABYGIRL- THAT PRETTY RED LIPSTICK YOU LOVE SO MUCH GETS IT'S COLOR FROM CRUSHED BEETLE), PETROLEUM-DERIVED MINERAL OILS CAN ALSO BE FOUND IN OTHER MAKEUP/SKINCARE LINES- CAUSING YOUR SKIN TO GET IRRITATED.

URUKU COLORS ARE CREATED USING MINERAL PIGMENTS AND URUKU PIGMENT GROWN ORGANICALLY BY THE YAWANAWA TRIBE OF BRAZIL, AND THIS PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTS SUSTAINABILITY OF THEIR HERITAGE AND CULTURE.

EVERY YEAR AVEDA SALONS PARTICIPATE IN FUNDRAISERS FOR EARTH MONTH. WE'VE PARTNERED UP WITH THE SURFRIDER FOUNDATION, AN ORGANIZATION THAT LOBBYS FOR CLEAN WATER AROUND THE WORLD.

PETAL ESSENCE EYE COLOR

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SURFRIDER FOUNDATION AND WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP.
http://www.surfriderfoundation.org/

SO, AREN'T YOU ANXIOUS TO TRY THE STUFF OUT? I'D BE HAPPY TO SHARE THE AVEDA LOVE. COME SEE ME AT THE SALON. I'M ALSO AVAILABLE FOR FREELANCE WORK OUTSIDE OF THE SALON. CONTACT: TECHNIQCOLOUR@GMAIL.COM

♥ Ionie

Ladies of TechniqColour

By Day

By Night!

FRIZZ FACTOR

2008-09-20T13:03:00.000-07:00

WHATS HOTT NOW????

FRIZZ DUH!

IVE TAKEN THE LIBERTY OF GATHERING SOME OF AMERICAS HOTTEST STARS SPORTIN’ IT!!
(MIND YOU, ALL DONE IN WELL TASTE LADIES, IM NOT TALKING WAKING UP & GO. BELOW ARE SOME QUICK, EASY STEPS TO HELP.)
GO AHEAD. TAKE A PEEK.

HERE’S SARAH ROCKIN’ THE CARRIE BRADSHAW

BEYONCE WITH A LIL MORE “FORMAL FRIZZ” GOIN’ ON

HERE’S MARY-KATE WITH A MORE RELAXED HALF-UP DO.

& LAST, BUT NOT LEAST HERE SARAH JESSICA PARKER WEARIN’ THE FRIZZ AS SARAH JESSICA PARKER

NOW ARE THESE SOME HAWTT MAMAS OR WHATTT??? (LOOK DOWN)

I. TOSSLE DRY HAIR W/ PRODUCT OF CHOICE.
II. ONCE HAIR IS DRY USE A “WRAP AROUND” METHOD OF CURLING FOR A NATURAL, LOOSE TOSSLED LOOK. (HAIRSPRAY OPTIONAL)
III. SEPERATE CURLS BY RUNNING YO FINGERS THROUGH HAIR (SEPERATION SHOULD CAUSE A LITTLE NATURAL FRIZZ/”POOFING”.
VI. LIGHTLY BACKCOMB WHERE DESIRED: ROOT AREA, OR MIDSHAFT/ LENGTH AREA. (PERSONALLY I DO BOTH) FINE TUNE TO YOUR LIKING.
EASY AS THAT!

IF YOU HAVE ANY MORE QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK ME..ITS WHAT IM HERE FOR. HAVE A FUN & FABULOUS DAY LADIES GO GET ‘EM.

LIVE FLOSSY. YO GURL, MICHELLE.

Can't Get Enough

2008-09-15T12:45:00.000-07:00

current obsessions

This look was inspired by the 2006 Aveda Spring Makeup Collection.

I rediscovered this palette of pastel greens and soft pinks while digging through my piles of discontinued makeup.

Bring these colors back! Plum Fresco Cheek Color is versatile and is packed with NATURAL pigment. Use it on eyelids, cheeks, and lips. I use this as often as possible, it looks beautiful any skintone.

RUNWAY HAIR

All day, every day. Hey- If you can rock it,..

Janelle Monae

"Violet Stars Happy Hunting"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HjOugMMb0A

A great voice with an original sound- signed to Big Boi's Purple Ribbon Label. She wears the bouffant mohawk quite well and she's on some outer space sh_t, gotta love it! Can't wait to see her at We The People Festival http://wethepeoplefestival.com/

Stay tuned- more pictures will be up soon.

♥

Ionie