I’m very excited to have my gorgeous friend and make-up artist, Jade Leggat, contribute and share her expertise with us!
Jade Leggat is a make-up artist with 7 years experience in Fashion, Advertsing and Beauty. She has worked with the likes of Jamie Oliver, Rosie Huntington-Whitely and clients Nivea, UK Glamour and Marie Claire magazine. After spending the last two years working in London, she is back in Cape Town working on some exciting new projects, one being our new contributing beauty writer. Expect weekly updates on the latest trends in make-up, the best products, how to get the look and insider tips and tricks.
A groomed eye brow finishes off the perfect make up look (be it natural or glam) like a designer hand bag does a killer outfit. Eyebrows frame your eyes and when groomed to perfection (not too thin) they give your face that effortlessly polished look.
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Eyebrow Threading has become popular for good reason, this ancient Indian technique is quick and gives one that perfect arch. “It’s gentle on the skin, and only removes the hair follicle without removing any of the surrounding skin layers, making it less invasive than waxing,“ says Candice Van Der Westhuizen of Eyecandy. Although it can be painful at first, it’s a short lived pain that definitely gets less with each visit.
Eyecandy makes keeping your brows in shape effortless and affordable. Their Waterfront, Sandton and Cavendish Square stores are drop-in (no need to book an appointment for threading) and it takes less than five minutes to get your brows in shape. Visit www.eyecandybrows.co.za for a price guide.
Once groomed to perfection it’s time to set your brows. For good hold and subtle definition I love MAC Brow Set in Beguile taupe for blonds and Show-off rich brown for brunettes. Fill in any noticeable gaps with a brow pencil that matches your brow colour, blond brows love taupe tones, while espresso brown works well for brunettes.
