December 9, 2009
prologue to the epilogue
The end of the semester is fast approaching.
I’ve just realized how much time has gotten away from me, and I haven’t done half of the things I wanted to do within it. My ultimate goal is to show everyone what I have learned while doing this blog. So, I’ve decided to dedicate this blog post as a prerequisite to my final project. (which you’ll see in the following week)
I was never an expert on makeup, and I’m still not, but I feel like my expertise and knowledge has vastly improved since I started the blog.
So, in order to celebrate my growing knowledge on the makeup subject, I’ll be recording my very own Youtube how-to video from my laptop’s web cam. On top of that, I’m planning to perform a makeover of sorts on a willing guinea pig, we shall see how that goes….
As far as anything else, I haven’t fully planned it out. I guess you’ll just have to wait until Monday and see. 
November 21, 2009
Top places to get a makeover (On-the-cheap)
As you will see soon, I’m going to post an interactive map for you to decide where the best place for you is. The map will be based on the Cherry Hill-Moorestown area, and possibly the Deptford Mall area. Stay tuned!
But, until then, I’ll post my weekly top-? list. This week’s topic? Makeovers, of course.
1) Ulta
Ulta is a great place to get a makeover, as many locations have a salon right inside. Depending on where you go (I’m basing my prices by the one located in Mt. Laurel, NJ), the prices and services vary.
- the location in Mt. Laurel has not only a hair salon, but also a place to get your makeup done. A basic shampoo and style costs about $30, and makeup application costs about $30 as well. This is a great place to go to if you have a special occasion coming up, such as a wedding or prom. They also have different kinds of beauty treatments as well, starting at about $30.
2) MAC
Of course, you knew this was going to end up on here. Now, from knowing a couple people who have gotten makeovers done here, I pretty much have an idea on what you have to do. Like any other salon, you have to make an appointment, or I believe they take walk-ins as well. The actual cost of the makeover is free, but of course a tip is only appropriate, and they require you to buy at least one item that they used on you. It’s not a bad deal, especially if you like what they did.
3) Sephora
Now, this one is iffy. I have a friend that works at Sephora, but she hasn’t been working there long, so I’m not sure how it works. But, like MAC and Ulta, you can get them. You can visit your local Sephora and check out how it works. I believe it’s like MAC, as in you don’t get charged for the actual makeover (except tip, if you wish), but you have to buy at least one product they used on you. If not, than it shouldn’t be more than $30-40.
Now, I’m not counting this as a top spot, but it’s always a possibility. If you don’t want to deal with the hassle of a mall/shopping area, as pretty much every location of the three stores above is around a mall, you can always check out your local salon. Many salons double as a hair and nail salon, and also do other beauty services.
Happy makeover!!
