Introducing... GlamourProductions Studios' New Loyalty Program!

(Click HERE to sign up!) To celebrate my loyal customers, I have decided to implement a new way to show my thanks for making me your dedicated Glamour Provider! Details of the program are as follows: Earn Glam Points! Every service booked earns you 25 Glam Points! Book multiple services back to back, and watch your points soar! Rebook your next service before you leave for a bonus 15 Glam Points.

Check in to your social media while you are in the studio, and get 20 Glam Points per Check In! You can check in with Facebook, Instagram, Yelp, and FourSquare.

Earn 150 Glam Points for the first time you make an appointment using Online Booking thru StyleSeat! Receive an additional 10 Glam Points for every appointment booked through StyleSeat after. Remember, your card is NEVER charged until after your appointment, and you can ALWAYS choose another payment method at checkout.

Every retail purchase $50 or under earns you 20 Glam Points. Spend over $100 in retail and earn 50 Glam Points. Spend over $200 in retail and earn 100 Glam Points. (Visit our web store here.)

Every time you share a post from GlamourProductions Studios LLC's Facebook page, you earn 40 Glam Points. Every time you tag/mention us in a relevant post, you earn 15 Glam Points. If you comment on a post, you get 5 Glam Points. (Keep in mind if your Facebook name is not your real name, then you must provide your Facebook username with your Loyalty Program Application to receive your Glam Points)

Any new customer that comes and tells me that YOU referred them earns you 200 Glam Points.

If you are the new customer, and someone else referred you, you get 100 Glam Points!

Also, earn 25 Glam Points for providing your email address, 50 Glam Points for phone number, and 100 Glam Points for mailing address when you sign up for the program! This information is ONLY used to keep you updated on offers, such as Free Flash Services, Double Point Bookings, and to send out your $25 Birthday Gift Certificate or any raffle winnings via postal mail. Standard SMS/ Data Rates apply.

Level 1 VIP: 0 – 250 Glam Points $15 Birthday Gift Certificate Access to Free Flash Services Double Point Booking Alerts 5% Off All Retail* Coupon Code

Level 2 VIP: 251 – 1,000 Glam Points Level 1 VIP Perks plus.. Upgrade to 10% Off All Retail Coupon Code* Free Shipping on All Retail Orders Over $75 Free Brow OR Lip Wax Gift Certificate Free Express Facial Gift Certificate

Level 3 VIP: 1,001 – 2,500 Glam Points Level 1 and Level 2 VIP Perks plus.. Upgrade to $25 Birthday Gift Certificate Upgrade to 15% Off All Retail Coupon Code* 5% Off All In Studio Services $20 Retail Gift Certificate Free Shipping on All Retail Orders over $50 Free Travel / Trial Size Products with EVERY Retail Order Free Signature Gentle OR Signature Enzyme Facial Gift Certificate Free 30 Minute Hydrating Body Treatment Gift Certificate

Level 4 VIP: 2,501 – 9,999 Glam Points Level 1- 3 VIP Perks plus.. Upgrade to 10% Off All In Studio Services $40 Retail Gift Certificate Free Shipping On All Orders 1 Free Full Size Product w.  Retail Orders over $75 Half Off All Brow Cleanups Maintenance Pricing on All Waxes, All the Time Free Signature Deluxe Facial Gift Certificate** Free 60 Minute Hydrating Body Treatment Gift Certificate Free 2 Hour Makeup Lesson

VIP GLAM: 10,000 + Glam Points Levels 1 - 4 VIP Perks plus.. $75 Retail Gift Certificate Free Brow Wax Add On to Any Service, Any Time Free Set of Lash Extensions (Any Fullness)** Free Signature Deluxe Facial Gift Certificate** Free 60 Minute Hydrating Body Treatment Gift Certificate*** Free Makeover & Headshots Photoshoot

* Retail discounts can not be combined with any other offers or coupon codes. ** Issued once per year after reaching VIP GLAM status. *** Issued twice per year after reaching VIP GLAM status. Your Glam Points will only expire after 2 years of account inactivity. Glam Points are NOT redeemable for cash, and are NOT transferable. Program may be subject to change. Please refer to this posting for any updated terms and conditions.

Photo of the Week

Mexicantown MuralsPhoto by Ashlie Lauren

Throwback Thursday

Photo by Tony FocusMakeup and Hair by Ashlie Lauren

Boudoir Photoshoot

Model: Selena ReneMUA: Ashlie Lauren Photography: Jennifer Alder

Throwback Thursday!

Photo by Tony FocusMakeup and Hair by Ashlie Lauren

Beauty Sanitation Part 2: How to Clean Your Makeup Brushes

Keeping your makeup brushes clean is one of the most important things a makeup wearer can do to keep your skin healthy, prevent breakouts, and extend the life of your makeup. Oils from your skin, as well as dead skin cells can build up in the bristles of your makeup brushes, and this can be redeposited into your skin and onto the surface of your makeup. If you have ever had difficulty getting a powder product onto your brush or applicator, and perhaps noticed a shiny spot in the middle of your powder, then you have witnessed first hand what is referred to as 'glazing' of your product. This happens when oil and skin cells are transferred from your brush or applicator and build up to form a layer that makes it difficult to get to the product underneath. This can be solved by taking a paper towel or clean mascara spoolie and gently exfoliating and removing the surface layer.

Preventing this from happening in the first place is just as simple!

Simply wet your brush under lukewarm water, and apply a bit of your chosen brush shampoo to the tips. Swirl the brush in the palm of your hand until the suds are free of color and rinse your brush. Lay flat to dry with the bristles hanging over the edge of the table or counter. Do NOT dry brushes upright as the water will seep into the ferrule and handle of the brush, causing brush hairs to loosen and wood handled brushes to warp and crack.

There are many popular brush shampoos on the market. Some of my favorites are the: E.L.F Brush Shampoo, $3 at Eyes Lips Face and Pure Goat Milk Solid Brush Shampoo: English Lavender (they also have other scents and vegan versions!), $18. London Brush Company.

In a pinch, I will even use 3 parts Dawn original dish soap to 1 part Extra Virgin Olive Oil blended as a brush shampoo.

If you wear makeup almost everyday, you should definitely be washing your brushes at least once a week, if not more often. If you only wear makeup maybe once or twice a week, you should still wash your brushes about every two weeks, or monthly at MINIMUM.

xoxo,

Ashlie Lauren

You might have seen this featured by Mastin Labs!

Halloween Makeup Safety

It's nearing that time of the year when people all over dress up and transform themselves into monsters, goblins, fairies, and more as part of their fall celebrations. However, there are some things you should definitely be aware of before you spackle on the Halloween themed makeup to complete your costume to make sure your holiday adornments don't become your personal horror story. These tips are especially helpful if you are planning to DIY with your Halloween makeup, but so called 'professionals' trying to cut corners can also put you at risk.

1. Acrylic Paint Just because it says 'non-toxic,' that doesn't mean its safe to go on your skin! (House paint is even worse by the way!) Acrylic paint for one does not allow the skin to breathe and also contains ingredients such as nickel, which cause skin reactions with prolonged contact in many people. Because it is a plastic and dries stiff, it may also remove the top layers of skin upon removal, particularly for those with sensitive skin or young children.
2. Craft Glitter The same glitter you find in Micheal's  or Hobby Lobby should not be the same glitter you would find in a professional makeup artist or face painters kit! Craft store glitter is much larger and is cut in a way that gives it very sharp edges. This can injure you if it gets in your eyes or is inhaled through your airways. Cosmetic grade glitter is much smaller and is cut with rounded edges so as to minimize injury in case of contact with sensitive mucus membranes.
3. Sharing Makeup Sharing makeup should always be a no! Even with close friends or family. Unless a product dispenses sanitarily, such as with a pump, you could be sharing not only makeup, but also skin cells, germs, and more! Mascara and lip gloss or lip stick are the worse offenders and can cause pink eye, staph, or herpes infections. Professional artists should be removing product from the compact with a  sanitized spatula and work from a separate surface to keep you safe.
4. Cleaning Brushes Brushes and sponges should be thoroughly shampooed and left to dry between clients, but sometimes this may not always be possible. This is why there are several wonderful brush cleaners on the market that properly disinfect brushes and dry quickly without harmful residue. Alcohol, although it may seem like a great choice for disinfecting brushes, for one does not remove product residue properly, and according to the State Cosmetology Board, is considered an ineffective sanitizer. It also may cause pain or discomfort when used near the eye area if it has not dried fully.

Featured on Style Me Pretty

I've been so excited ever since I heard images from a shoot I did with Emily Jane Photography were getting picked up by Style Me Pretty, and now I'm proud to say that the widely popular bridal blog has published the article! Our boho-chic styled shoot was set in a gorgeous green field to stay in line with the bohemian vibe, but little touches of glam from our AMAZING styling team helped bring the setting to life.

Head on over to see more of the glorious film images from Emily Jane Photography at:

www.stylemepretty.com/2014/08/27/bohemian-inspired-field-wedding/

Makeup: Glamour Productions Studios
Florals and Styling: Kill's Custom Creations
Photography: Emily Jane Photography
Calligraphy/Stationery: Kaitlin Parisho Designs
Models: L Loretta Maslanka & Steve Mikulak