Joya beauty: Make Up Lessons

Joya beauty: Make Up Lessons

Joya beauty offers a unique service that many underestimate the power of; a makeup lesson.

Many of you start the day with your makeup bag, which includes foundation that may or may not be actually the right color, a variety of eye shadows that again... may or may not be the perfect color for your skin tones and a host of other types products that you have used for years and have become comfortable with. Now, in my professional experience, many people are misusing, overusing and incorrectly applying expensive makeup products. What a waste of time and money!

In a ninety minute Joya beauty makeup lesson, using your current makeup or Joya beauty "custom blended for you" makeup, we will cover the following:

• Analysis of your needs, application time constraints and skill level
• Skin Care assessment and complimentary brow shaping (using hard wax or threading)
• Review your current products - what works best for you, what doesn't
• Instructions on current makeup techniques and the latest colors
• Your makeup chart with notes providing a detailed description of best product placement to achieve the desired effect 

You will leave the Joya beauty Studio with a refreshed look and a sense of accomplishment... along with a great makeup application that you can use every day or for a special occasion!

Brylye, seen below, came to Joya beauty for a makeup lesson and makeup application for a professional photo shoot.  Check out her before and after photos... what a difference just a little makeup and lipstick can do!

Before

 After

 Professional Photo Shoot

Photos taken by the amazing Jennifer at Aphrodite Wedding Photography in Dover. 

If you would like to schedule an appointment, just email me Joanne@joyabeauty.com

Bryle wrote this lovely note following her makeup lesson:
Joanne,

I want to take a minute to share a great experience I had the other day with all of you.
I have heard from many friends and other vendors in the wedding industry here in NH that Joanne McDonough owner of Joya Beauty http://joyabeauty.com is the best for bridal makeup and progressive skin care. Desperately feeling dull and that I needed to try something different with my normal everyday makeup routine I made an appointment to go visit Joanne for a make up lesson.

I arrived at Joya Beauty a little nervous with no makeup on and my little bag of $5 Rimmel cosmetics. Joanne had asked to me to bring the products I currently used. She was very friendly when she greeted me and had me sit right in the makeup chair. Joanne asked me what technique I wanted her to teach me. I said "Everyday makeup and going out as well. Pretty much help me get rid of my dark under eye circles!"

Joanne took a look at all of my products that I had brought with me. I though for sure the next thing she was going to say was lets get you some new makeup, but she did not. Joanne took the current products that I was using and started incorporating into the techniques she was teaching me!! I was convinced that because the makeup was so inexpensive that must have been my problem. It wasn't though it was my technique .

Joanne for the next hour created a map of what I needed to follow to achieve my daytime and night time looks. Joanne also showed me how to apply it myself. I was so amazed by her knowledge of makeup artistry. Joanne was unbelievable on helping me solve my problem spots, dark under eye circles and my flush cheeks. I also understood all of her explanations and really felt that I could go home to recreate myself.

I purchased a few products from Joanne. For all of you that know me I don't like to spend a lot of money and I love a bargain. Joya Beauty's pricing is very affordable and is custom to you! Her clients receive that unique skill that you can not find in a do it yourself magazine lesson or behind a beauty counter at some big box department store.

After my experience with Joanne I feel beautiful! It has been 3 days now since I had my lesson. I still understand my lesson, I am using my technique map, and best of all those dark under eye circles have disappeared! I just loved the entire experience from beginning to end! I would highly recommend Joya Beauty! Joanne is very talented and down to earth. That atmosphere that she provides to her clients is warm and inviting!

Love, Love, Loved it! Thank you soo much Joanne!

Brylye Collins

Brylye Collins Photography

http://brylyecollinsphotography.com/

(603)608-6217

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Make this a “Joya-ful” holiday for Everyone on your list

Make this a “Joya-ful” holiday for Everyone on your list

Choose a gift for every size and shape….who on your list would love a relaxing facial, makeup lesson, brow shaping, or eye lash tint? Who is ready for a new winter look with her own custom blend cosmetics? You don’t have to know their size or favorite colors. Give a Joya beauty gift card and let that special person in your life do the choosing!

Gifts under $10 –
• Eye liner pencils – refillable, soft and creamy - glides on like velvet
• Eye shadows – beautiful refillable palette of colors for the perfect look
• Blush powder – soft and natural to a pop of color for this holiday season

Gifts under $20 -
• Sheer Cheek/Lip stains – for just enough color
• Lipstick Palettes – mix and match for an endless array of colors
• Limited edition signature eye shadow quads – available only at Joya

Gifts under $50 –

• Magnetic compact with your choice of 3 eye shadows, a blush and a full pressed powder. Your whole face in one beautiful , sleek wallet sized refillable compact. Easy!
• Professional artist choice brushes – blush brush, luxury kabuki brush and real sable blending brushes for a finished look that you can do yourself.
• Custom blended makeup of your choice -choose from liquid or powder, whipped soufflé or cream foundations. Lip products made to order…butter, cream, matte, gloss or smoothie. We’ll work together for your one of a kind creation!

Gifts under $75 –
• Relaxing Joya facial treatment includes a lovely neck, face and head massage
• Makeup lesson – learn to create your own day to evening looks. Have a favorite celebrity look you want to copy or want an updated professional office look? We make it easy and fun.
• Makeup application for a special occasion or just because - including fashion lashes and air brush foundation application. Go to your holiday party dressed to the nines from head to toe!

Remember, you’ve been good this year too, so print or forward this to your special someone as a hint for your Joya-ful holiday

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What's in a package..the Joya beauty surprise!

What's in a package..the Joya beauty surprise!

What a pleasant feeling to receive a package and open it to find that not only does it contain what you wanted but MORE! That is what I am hoping you will feel when you come to Joya beauty for your bridal services, makeup lessons and skin care treatments. Clients become friends, brides are like daughters to me. Life is very good!

Visit my website and check out the videos for answers to the questions "why Joya beauty" and more.

The following is the affirmation I start and end each day with....

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
Maya Angelou

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The Makeup Show in Review

The Makeup Show in Review

I am so excited about the new techniques and products I picked up at The Makeup Show. Got to use them these past two weekends and I am truly impressed with the advanced formulas of these products. Just giving you another reason to hire a professional makeup artist for your special events. These eye creams are used for underwater photo shoots and an aquatic ballet troupe. They are beautiful and they absolutely do not budge. And..talk about perfect skin. The ladies looked like they stepped out of the pages of a fashion magazine ad that had been photo shopped yet they said they didn't feel like they were wearing anything on their face.
Hooray! Mission accomplished.
Thank you Dany Sanz who came to the US from Paris just for this event and for the few selected participants of this workshop.

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Why Airbrush Makeup?

Why Airbrush Makeup?

Ladies today want lightweight coverage...we are the no makeup makeup generation.
I use my air brush for almost every makeup application when photography or video is involved....from brides to head shots to editorial.
Why?
No one says it better than the makers of the product that I use...OCC Skin(Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics)so I am going to tell you about this wonderful makeup medium in their words:

The precision application offered by airbrush makeup has two major benefits that stand up to the challenges presenting makeup artist today.

Full Coverage, Sheer Texture:
A true airbrush foundation is opaque, yet thin in texture, offering a full coverage finish that's dispersed as sheerly and evenly as possible. The result is a perfect-looking skin achieved with a minimum of product.

Refined Finish:
The spray dot pattern of an airbrush application closely resembles the way a camera reads textures - in Pixels. The effect is more seamless than the trace marks brushes and sponges can leave behind. While usually unnoticeable in person, these imprints can become quite visible in hi-def close-up or in a high resolution digital photograph.

The product that I use in all my makeup applications is lightweight, breathable and completely oil-free. It's also free of alcohol, silicone and other common dermal irritants found in airbrush makeup formulas of the past. OCC Skin is also 100% Vegan and Cruelty Free.

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Spring Forward at Joya beauty

Spring Forward at Joya beauty

Ok...so it is mud season outside but that doesn't mean you can't pretend that it is Spring with a bright spot of color.

My favorite this season is called "girlie" and it is the most beautiful shade of rosey pink...even I can wear it. It is already sold out and back ordered so that means the big name brands will be featuring it in their packaging.

Come on in and play with the new colors and textures of makeup...get a fresh new look over a cup of tea.

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Just arrived...new fall makeup colors and a surprise!

Just arrived...new fall makeup colors and a surprise!

You might not be ready for Fall to be here but next week really is the first of September! Back to school time signals the time for a change and let's face it...we all like to go shopping for just a little something.

Come in and refresh your makeup palette with the latest colors and formulations. Experience the mix of fresh sophistication and elegance with the irresistible runway influence of the unexpected and unconventional.

Now the surprise...lower left corner of the photo is a little silver box with an "X" on it.

This is by far the best lip re-volumizing product I have tried so far.

It is super lightweight, hydrates, soothes and volumizes with a lip response technology (no stinging) that remodels, repairs and continuously re-plumps. My lips felt full and smooth...and yes...younger looking! My new fall lipstick looked fabulous all day.

Call 603-534-3412 for an appointment or send me an email:joanne@joyabeauty.com

photo courtesy of Claris Photography

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Limited Edition Makeup Artist Palettes - timeless new look

Limited Edition Makeup Artist Palettes - timeless new look

Did you ever want to learn how to do your own makeup like the pros do for fashion photo shoots? Now you can and it really is as simple as ABC. Come visit for a makeup lesson and I will show you. These palettes follow the principles of the Chinese Elements. Let's explore the one that speaks to you. Mix and match or use with some of your favorites to create a new look.

Having actually been on those photo shoots assisting celebrity makeup artists I can show you the techniques and I have the products professional makeup artists use.

Come for a visit to Joya beauty and bring the makeup products you currently use. We will mix and match to create a palette for every day to any special events you attend.

Totally personal creative makeup artistry from my kit to yours.

PS: Please leave me a comment or questions and I will use them to create a Q&A for others that probably would like to know the same thing.

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March 2009 NYC

March 2009 NYC

When I started Joya beauty Makeup and Skin Care Studio in Dover, NH I made it my goal to keep on top of the current techniques and products in my industry. I just returned from a week of makeup immersion in NYC. While there I collaborated with a leading makeup artist on her next book to be released next year, worked with models and photographers on a portfolio shoot as well as an up and coming fashion designer for his spring collection runway debut.

While this was all great fun and a wonderful experience, my favorite part of the week was working with the “everyday” women who will be featured in the book which is all about being 40+ and our ever changing beauty needs. I really feel that just because we choose to live in New Hampshire doesn’t mean the women of the Seacoast as well as women getting married on the Seacoast have to go to the “big city” to get quality beauty care.

Stay tuned for more...I brought back some fabulous new makeup collections from two makeup artist/designers. You will be the first to have access to these wonderful new palettes not offered anywhere else north of NYC!


Joya beauty is located in Dover, New Hampshire.
For more information contact Joanne McDonough
603.534.3412
http://www.joyabeauty.com/joanne@joyabeauty.com

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The Artist Summit - NYC October 08

The Artist Summit - NYC October 08

Happy October All,
Just a few amateur shots from The Artist Summit. I was invited to speak at an artist to artist educational conference along side a line up of celebrity makeup artists. It was quite an honor to be part of the event and of course I brought back lots of new tips, tricks and products for all of you.
My presentation topic was about conducting makeup lessons for our clients and was very well received. Every woman wants to feel like a star whether she wears a full face of makeup or just the perfect lip gloss.

Come visit and we will make a face chart like the ones above for "your" perfect look.

Trick or treat!

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Fall Makeup at Joya beauty

Fall Makeup at Joya beauty

I know...it is hard to think about Fall fashions and makeup colors when we are trying to make the summer last just a little bit longer. No worries...because you can have your colors custom blended at the Joya beauty studio you can savor the summer for a few more weeks.

The new cream to powder shadows are in stock now and I would love to show you how to use them.
Call me 603-534-3412 for your Fall Makeup appointment and let's also talk about getting your summer skin ready for the coming holiday parties!

When you are ready to dabble in some new colors here is a sneak preview into what is happening:

Fall is all about radiant skin…nothing overly powdered or shiny. The focus is still on perfect skin that looks fresh and has a sateen feel.

Gold is the metal color of choice applied to the eyes with a bold eyeliner that achieves a totally modern look.

There are two palettes this season…
The Bold, graphic look with lots of different textures - cream shadows that dry to a lovely wearable powder and then layered with accent powder shadow. Vintage dark plum shown as the color of the season with warm gold and peach tones are adventurous and for the risk takers. Jewel tones, metallics and shimmers - vibrant green mixed with a glistening metallic make those shorter days a bit more sparkly.
As a contrast the second palette is cool and neutral. It accentuates the Matte trend. Barely blushing the cheeks in soft pink and warm spice tones to create that flawless skin look. Very simply but with a smudge of the deep purple eyeliner is still very dramatic and smoldering.

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Runway Ready

Runway Ready

Happy Spring Everyone!



Last week Deb Breneman, author of the "Runway Ready" blog posted on Seacoast on Line came to visit Joya beauty. We had a lovely time together and I am so excited to see her interview today on line.

Here is a link to the article and photos. Please pass this along to share with your friends.


http://www.blogthecoast.com/runway_ready/archives/2008/03/joanne_mcdonoug.html

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