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During the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, we know it's easy to feel scared and helpless but there are still ways you can support others in your community to help sustain their well-being. With the growing number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 growing nationwide it's very important to start with the basics and look after your own health first:
Check on Older Neighbors and Loved Ones Those over the age of 60 and those with preexisting conditions — like heart disease, lung disease, or diabetes are at the highest risk for contracting the coronavirus. Checking in on neighbors, friends, and relatives who fall under this category can make a world of difference. A simple phone call to ask if you can get them anything while you run to the supermarket or a conversation through a sealed door as a precautionary measure is all it takes to show that you care. Donate to Food Banks and Shelters If it's within your means, donating food and supplies to local food banks and shelters is a great way to help out those who might not have access to basic necessities. If you're looking to do even more, you can also volunteer through your local food bank to safely drop off care packages to those under quarantine. Support Local Businesses Most small businesses (like us) are feeling the economic impact of people social distancing to reduce their risks of contracting coronavirus. Businesses across the New Jersey have closed or are at risk of closure. But there are a few ways to help:
During a time where people are uncertain about their well-being, all donation amounts are appreciated. This includes food banks, social services, and organizations that help those who have been hurt economically by the virus. Here are a few organizations that you can consider donating to:
Facebook @GlaminatorBeauty | Twitter @GlaminatorBeauty | Instagram @GlaminatorBeauty  If you like moisturized skin and healthy hair (and who doesn’t) then shea butter should definitely be in your beauty arsenal. This supercharged natural ingredient can transform dry skin and frizzy hair to smooth and soft. Unsure of what shea butter is exactly and how it works? Here's what you should know about natural shea butter.
What is Shea Butter? Shea butter is farmed in several countries in Africa, such as Gambia, Sudan and Burkina Faso, among others. Shea butter is derived from the seeds of the shea (or karite) tree. It’s filled with beneficial fatty acids such as stereic, oleic and linoleic acids, as well as vitamins, minerals and catechins. Both refined and unrefined forms of shea butter exist, and it’s refined shea that’s made into shea butter. It has many benefits for both your skin and hair. Five Ways to Use Shea Butter For Hair and Skin 1. Used as a Moisturizer Shea butter can help to moisturize even the most cracked, dry skin. This is why it is an active ingredient in our Glaminator Beauty Hydrating Body Butter. Once applied to the skin, shea butter takes on an oil-like texture and is readily absorbed. It can help alleviate skin tightness and dry skin by restoring moisture to the area. Shea butter can be used as a moisturizer all year round especially in the fall or winter seasons when colder climates cause skin to become dry and/or flaky. GB Hydrating Body Butter restores hydration and soothes your skin in places where you may be experiencing skin irritation or excess skin shedding. During the spring/summer months, it’s the perfect product to use after a day in the sun to restore skin hydration and calm your sun beaten skin. 2. Used to Soothe Chapped Lips Suffering from chapped lips? No worries, Shea butter is here to help. Shea butter is perfect for any type of chapped skin you might be dealing with: which tends to be especially common on the lips, especially during fall/winter seasons. Our Hydrating Body Butter helps it heal by simply applying a little dab in the morning and the evening to make sure lips stay soft and smooth. 3. Used to Fight Dandruff and Scalp Irritation Shea butter has amazing soothing qualities, which helps calm your scalp especially if you're experiencing ongoing dry scalp. Use a small amount of shea butter and massage it into your scalp in a circular motion. If you suffer from dry hair you can also comb the shea butter through your hair and let it set in for up to an hour as pre-shampoo before shampooing. 4. Used for Softening Hands Shea butter is most commonly used in hand creams, since it can restore dry skin as well as smooth rough cuticles. Quick pro-tip for ultra soft hands: apply our Hydrating Body Butter right before bed time and slip on a pair of gloves or socks. Let the moisture sink in overnight. You’ll wake up with soft, moisturized hands that look and feel it, too. 5. Used as a Smoothing Cream for Frizzy Hair Coarse, dry, or frizzy hair (or all three) is no match for shea butter. If your hair always tends to get frizzy once it’s dry—or just feels more unmanageable than usual—use shea butter to touch up problem spots. Try smoothing down flyaway hair strands, giving hair a healthy sheen, or taking your frizz halo down a notch with it. If you found this helpful then let me know in the comments section below. Want me to cover another topic of your interest pertaining to beauty? If so, then like us and follow us on social media, and post to any of our social media profiles the topic you'd like us to discuss: Facebook @GlaminatorBeauty | Twitter @GlaminatorBeauty | Instagram @GlaminatorBeauty  Full, long, dark lashes every single day without needing coats of waterproof mascara? Um, yes, please. At least it sounds great doesn't it?
You’ve probably contemplated getting lash extensions a thousand times but before you go ahead and book an appointment, I want to share the good, the bad, and the annoying aspects of having selfie-ready lashes. Keep reading for all the details you seriously need to know. Are lash extensions worth it? Unlike gluing a strip of temporary fake lashes onto your lash line, semipermanent lashes are applied by a Glaminator who hand-adheres the extensions on top of your natural lashes. Because lash extensions don’t come in a strip, they are super customizable and actually look real. With proper care (keyword is care), they can last for up to six to eight weeks until they naturally fall out like your natural lashes usually do. Do eyelash extensions ruin your natural lashes? When done correctly, no, lash extensions will not damage your natural lashes. Lash extensions should never be stuck to one another, never double the length of your natural lash, or be too heavy for your natural lash strength. Those are the three main causes of natural lashes being damaged. At Glaminator Beauty Bar we take extra time to and training to make sure those things don't happen. Just so you know, it usually takes years of bad application and improper care for long-term lash damage to happen as a result. So please, only go to reputable, well-reviewed salons (no matter how good that Groupon deal is), and make sure your technician washes their hands between clients, wears a mask, uses sanitary pillow covers, sterilizes their tweezers, and uses disposable eyelash brushes. And yes, you are allowed to ask your technician to confirm all these things. How much does it cost to get eyelash extensions? In New York City, a basic set (typically 70 to 80 lashes per eye) can range anywhere from $100 to $400 plus gratuity, which is usually another 20 percent. And because eyelashes grow and eventually fall out, you have to go back every few weeks for fill-ins, which can cost anywhere from $50 to $165, depending on how many new lashes you need. Check Glaminator Beauty Bar Pricing *NOTE: The longer you go between fill-ins, the more lashes you’ll need to replace and the more it will cost you—and if you wait too long, your technician might just want to give you a brand-new set of extensions rather than a fill-in, which won’t be cheap. How do you know what size eyelash extensions to get? So you want Kardashian–level lashes? Awesome—but that doesn’t mean your eyes can handle them. The type of lashes you can apply all depends on the length and strength of your natural lashes. Wearing lashes that are too long or too thick for your lashes can actually cause damage in the long run, so you need to make sure your extensions aren’t too much longer or thicker than your natural lashes. When in doubt simply ask our Lash Glaminator's during the lash consult. We will help you make the best decision for your lashes, including what type of material you should get, like synthetic mink or synthetic silk. When it comes to density, curl, and length of your extensions, you’ll want to work with your tech to figure out which is the best option for you. Final Thought Okay, so there’s a lot to think about before you decide to get eyelash extensions. If you feel like mascara isn’t totally cutting it and you’re okay with the extra maintenance and cash that eyelash extensions require, it’s definitely worth finding a specialist and having a consultation. If you feel this may be too much for you, check out our Lift & Tint services, this may be more your speed! If you found this helpful then let me know in the comments section below. Want me to cover another topic of your interest pertaining to beauty? If so, then like us and follow us on social media, and post to any of our social media profiles the topic you'd like us to discuss: Facebook @GlaminatorBeauty | Twitter @GlaminatorBeauty | Instagram @GlaminatorBeauty |
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