Pre Black Friday Beauty Sale! Happy Thanksgiving!  Beauties this is your chance to save 40% off of some of our famous skin care, Xtreme Lash, Makeup services and Holiday Cupcake Bath Bombs. This Holiday Season is the perfect time to take advantage of this sale that runs for 24 hours ONLY!!!! You get to see a sneak peak and are able to purchase before Friday!!! **Limited availability   To purchase go to our E-Boutique click here and pick the package you would like to purchase then schedule your beauty treatment on our convenient online booking system.   Offer valid December 6th, 2011 through June 1st, 2012. **Limit one per person per service.   Choose from the following services: Red Carpet Airbrush Makeup & False Lashes with Nikol: Retail $125.00 SALE: $75.00 Xtreme Lashes FBS Signature full set (60 Lashes on each eye) Retail: $400.00 SALE: $270.00  Brow Boot Camp: Retail: $25.00 SALE: 15.00 The New Yorker Deep Pore Facial Retail: $95.00 SALE: 57.00 6 Large Cupcake Bath Bombs Retail: $60.00 SALE: $36.00

The studio was buzzing today with tons of Xtreme Lash applications www.xtremelashes.com.  If you have read my older blog posts on Xtreme Lashes, you know that I am obsessed with perfecting the perfect lash extension set.  Today I had a client come into the studio that had damaged and missing lashes (see pictures below). She wanted to fill in where she didn’t have natural lashes and give the appearance of full, lush lashes for a wedding she was going to this weekend.  When working with a corrective lash client you must address all the dimensions from her natural lashes, client expectations, length and design.  I have created my own style and protocol when it comes to corrective lash application since 50% of my new clients are corrective.  My main goal at Fresh Beauty Studio is to achieve the best possible Xtreme Lash application keeping in mind the integrity of the natural lash.  Diane my client today had a natural lash length of  7-8mm, I designed her Xtreme Lash line from a 8mm-11mm using both thick and thin C-Curls.  Using both the thin and thick lashes was impertative in achieving a natural eye catching everyday look but not looking like Diane had lash extensions.  You will see below how I bridged the gap on her left and right eye to create a seamless complete lash. 

If you have any questions about Xtreme Lashes please call the studio at 954-537-1772 or check out the Xteme Lash directory www.xtremelashes.com

As the saying goes “You get what you pay for” there is no other way to explain this when it comes to Lash Extensions.  There is such a huge misunderstanding as to what “Lash Extensions” really are. I have done many corrective Xtreme Lash applications as you can see from my blog and here I am writing again about another client that I had yesterday in the studio.  Jennifer came in with extremely damaged lashes from a prior ”lash extension” application. I put lash application in quotes because there are so many nail salons among others that are claiming that they are doing lash extensions but in reality are putting on clusters of false lashes with weave glue, nail glue or some other damaging glue not made for your eyes.  Do you think you are getting the same quality and expertise if you are paying $75-$150 for a full set?  On average to get a real, wearable long lasting full set of Xtreme Lashes your investment is between $350-$450.  The clients that have had the horrible experience of  their lashes breaking off, falling out or have had to deal with major eye infections now know the importance of going to a certified lash stylist such as myself.  Xtreme Lashes is my main service at Fresh Beauty Studio,  mastering the application takes dedication and to be quite frank an obsessive type A personality.   I would like to direct you to the Xtreme Lash website www.xtremelashes.com to get the facts straight and know what lash extensions really are. You should be asking the following questions before you ever step foot into a salon, spa or studio to get a lash application.

1. What kind of glue do you use?
2. Do you have different lengths of lashes?
3. What are the lengths you use?
4. Do you use C-Curl or J-Curls?
5. Do I lay down for the application or do I sit in a chair (they are not Xtreme Lashes or lash extensions if you are in a chair)
6. What brand of lashes/products do you use?
7. Do you have samples of your work that I can see?
8. How long have you been a lash stylist?
9. Where did you do your training?
10. How many lash applications do you do a week?

This is a very detailed blog showing you the damaging effects of what most nail salons say are ‘lash extensions’.  I want to point out to all you Beauties that when you receive an Xtreme Lash application you should not feel a thing, it was very disturbing to hear that Jennifer was in a lot of pain when she went to the nail salon for her lashes. She said “It was very painful, it was like something kept poking me in the eye and my eyes burned and hurt for days after”.  Do your research girls, and know the background, training, how many lash applications she/he does a week. This is not something you just wing it and do, research find a certified Xtreme Lash stylist (you can find an Xtreme certified lash stylist on the directory anywhere in the country www.xtremelashes.com)  and do not, I repeat do not go to anyone that can not show you samples of their work PERIOD.

After my training with Gina and Jesse the creators of LashDip in New York City www.lashdip.com  I created my own spin on the new semi permanent mascara treatment called The Fresh Beauty Dip (see before and after pictures below). I test marketed this look on over 15 Beauties before I offered it on my treatment menu. The Fresh Beauty Dip has all the benefits of LashDip (check out www.lashdip.com for all the details) but with the added sexiness and glam factor of Xtreme Lashes www.xtremelashes.com.  If you want to make an impact with your eyes but still look natural this is the treatment to book.  Fresh Beauty Dip costs $250 which includes top and bottom lashes being dipped and the bonus of 20-30 Xtreme Lashes applied to each eye.  You will receive the LashDip sealer and Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover, plus you can come back in 2 weeks for a refresh.  This summer is about looking beautiful without the time and effort it takes to pull it all together. Simplify your life and book your Fresh Beauty Dip www.freshbeautystudio.com

Fresh Beauty Dip Client

Fresh Beauty Dip Client

Fresh Beauty Dip Client

Fresh Beauty Dip Client

LashDip hits Vogue May 2011

 I am so excited that Lashdip www.lashdip.com made the May issue of Vogue! Fresh Beauty Studio has created their own signature treatment called The Fresh Beauty Dip using Xtreme Lashes www.xtremelashes.comand LashDip together for the ultimate flirty lash. Hate masacara running, smearing and looking like you just left a steam room? Fresh Beauty Dip is the perfect treatment lasting up to 6 weeks.  Nikol owner of Fresh Beauty Studio trained with Gina and Jessica the creators of LashDip in NYC in March 2011. Take a look at the before and after of one of our clients.

FBS Client Before

FBS Client After

FBS Client Before

FBS client after

I am doing a little redecorating in the studio for a another big announcement in the next couple of months. I have had this plan in mind for over a year and a half.  I am so excited to share this with you beauties! I stumbled across this picture today and thought that  these chairs would look perfect in the studio.

Sexy Pink Chairs

I will be posting pictures of the before and after so keep checking back.