Emily Peay our Merle Norman Pageant Girl

Here is the BEAUTIFUL Emily Peay. To prepare for any pageant she always comes in for us to pamper her and get her ready to rock the stage! To start off we use a Normal/Dry Toner to cleanse her skin. Next we apply our Brillant-C Brightening Serum to brighten up her face and give it a natural glow. We then apply our Preventage Firming Defense N/Dry moisturizer. Next we apply our Foundation Primer Plus SPF 15 to prep her face for foundation application. The primer is a must-have because it makes your skin a clean, clear canvas for foundation. We then use our new Perfecting Makeup to give her an airbrushed look. We highlight with our new Liquid Shimmer so that when she gets on stage the light will reflect off certain areas of her face. Emily loves color on her lip and we love applying our Age Defying Lipstick and our Lip Polishes to top it off.

Fall Model Search Winner: Katie Clouse

Katie's skin looks absolutely flawless. This is right before her photo-shoot with the talented Krystyne Bryan. 

Ashley Benson: Back to School Gorgeous Glowing Skin How-To

Do you want to know how to get Gorgeous Glowing Skin like Celebrity Ashley Benson from Pretty Little Liars? Follow these simple steps to getting your perfect skin before school starts back! 

 Celebrities absolutely LOVE using the Clarisonic. With it's amazing results who wouldn't want one? Come in our studio to try it out absolutely FREE along with our Free 5 Minute Hydrating Facial. Your skin will look brand new when you leave the studio. Sonic cleansing is the essential first step in a healthy skin care ritual. Gently gliding across skin while cleansing thoroughly, the sonic micro-massage loosens and removes dirt, oil and makeup from pores. Sonic cleansing better prepares your skin for skin care products. Compared to manual cleansing, using the Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System allows for up to 61% better absorption of Vitamin C. Better absorption allows creams, serums and moisturizers to work their best.After four weeks of use, 85% of participants noticed an improvement in the texture of their skin after using the Clarisonic PLUS for Face and Body. They also noted that this product was beneficial in cleansing areas of the body needing special attention and care. It is a  must have for your skin! 


Cleanser is one of the most important products that is a MUST HAVE in your Skin Care Routine. Taking of your makeup at night and cleansing your face is one of the most missed steps when it comes to taking care of your skin. Using a good cleanser can make a HUGE difference in not only improving how your skin looks and feels but also how it's going to age. By leaving your makeup on and sleeping in it. It ages your skin up to 10 weeks. That adds up overtime. Make sure that Morning and Night you are using a good cleanser to remove any dirty, oil, bacteria, and impurities in your skin. For back to school and for overall brightening up your skin, I recommend our Brillant-C Cleanser. It has vitamin C which helps to brighten the skin and diminish any sun spots, discoloration, or acne scars. Next another important but commonly missed step is to tone your skin. Toning balances out the PH in the skin and also helps remove any extra missed dirt or makeup. The Brillant-C Toner is going to also help diminish appearance of any spots or discoloration on the skin as well as to brighten the overall appearance. Our Renew Serum is one of my absolute favorites. Non-acid ingredients enhance skin’s natural exfoliation process to help give skin an even tone while relieving flakiness and roughness. It revitalizes the appearance of skin and helps pores appear less obvious. If you aren't using any serums at all you at least need to be using Renew. It is so great for your skin and makes such a huge difference it is a must have for anyone of any age. Last but not least you want to make sure you are using a good moisturizer for your skin. I love our new Matte Oil-Free Moisturizer. It provides your skin with just enough moisture but isn't heavy feeling at all. If you are interested in a night time moisturizer, our Night Time Recovery Cream is amazing and has great results. It immediately indulges your skin in moisture and recovers the skin from a long day. It works all night to prepare your skin for the next day by deep moisturizing and helping to prevent aging as well.  When it comes to skin care at Merle Norman we are all about making sure that you are able to find products that fit your special skin care needs. Come in for a FREE 5 Minute Hydrating Facial as well as Skin Care Assessment and we can address your personal skin care concerns and needs. 

Bright, BOLD Lips

Want to get this GORGEOUS makeup look? With just a few simple steps you can! Bright and Bold Lips speak for themselves. Step one: Total Finish Cream Foundation will provide you with a flawless look giving you full coverage. Underneath the eyes apply dual action concealer to brighten up underneath eyes. Use Automatic Eyeshadow Base to highlight underneath the eyes. Next fill in brows with our Brow Powder to create a soft defined look. For eyeshadow, apply Cloud Nine all over the eye area as the base color. Next apply Truffle in the crease to define the eye area. Use our new Pro Pen Eyeliner in Black to create a Thick Lashline, along the upper lashline. Next apply Lash Prep Mascara to prep the lashes for increased volume. Apply Lash Lift WaterProof Mascara to create a dramatic and bold look for the lashes. Apply Heavenly blush to apples of the cheeks. Use PoolSide Bronzer to contour along the cheekbones and to warm up the look. Last but not least, LIPS. To prep lips apply Lip Revive. This is a chemical Exfoliant which will also moisturize your lips and prevent feathering as well. Next Apply Lip Conditioner to Condition and moisturize lips. Apply lip color in Dolled Up. Top off with Moist Lip Color in Razzle Dazzle. And VIOLA. Bright and bold lips ready for anyone! Do you want to come in and try out these products? Stop in to get a FREE Hydrating Facial and Personalized Makeup Artistry Lesson.  

 

Fall Color Collection Model Contest 2012

Ladies, our Fall Color Collection Model Contest is here at Merle Norman of Seneca. 

Rules:  

1) Email us a head shot. Do NOT photoshop or have it taken by a professional photographer. 2) Include your name and age. 

Prizes: 

 Merle Norman Fall Color Collection cosmetics, Lilly Pulitzer prize package, Brow Threading/Waxing, Perfect Smiles professional teeth whitening, Hair and Makeup for photo shoot. 

So how does it work? All you have to do is email your photo following the rules above to mnofseneca@yahoo.com. We will the post all the photos entered at the same time in the next couple of weeks so send those emails in NOW. Last but not least get your Facebook friends to VOTE, VOTE, VOTE. Each "like" counts as one vote. The girl with the MOST votes at the end of the contest will win over $500 worth of prizes. If you know someone that might be interested please share and tell them about this great opportunity to win lots of great prizes! 

Fall Color Collection Model Contest Rules and Prizes

 

FALL COLOR COLLECTION MODEL CONTEST BEGINS TODAY. Rules (read all carefully): Must live within a 40 mile radius or attend college at a local school. We suggest someone take a picture of you. We will accept NO photos from a professional photographer or if they are photo-shopped. Head Shots only! No soliciting votes for money or prizes. To get your photo posted on our FB you must send us an email at mnofseneca@yahoo.com with your NAME AND AGE. If you do not, your photo will not be posted. All photos will be posted at the same time in August on our FB. Voting will consist of "likes" the person with the most "likes" on their photo will win. We have two age groups, this is why we must have your AGE included in the email. First age group is 13-21. Next Age group is 22 and up. Prizes include: Your choice of Fall Makeup Color Collection Compact, Lilly Pulitzer Prize Package, Perfect Smiles Teeth Whitening of 5 Treatments, Brow Threading/Grooming, Photo-shoot with hair and makeup professionally done. Prizes valued over $500. You may start sending in your pictures now to our email at mnofeneca@yahoo.com. Good luck!

Pretty Little Liars at Teen Choice Awards Makeup and Hair

The cast of Pretty Little Liars on ABC Family, is always looking fabulous whether on set or on the Red Carpet. What do you think of this look on the girls? Bright colored cocktails dresses look fabulous on Shay and Lucy, while a nude colored mini looks great on Trojan, and Ashley is rocking the classic little black dress. Curls and loose waves look fabulous on the girls while Lucy rocks the side loose fishtail braid. Makeup is simple, but of course the girls are always rocking the dark eyeliner and mascara to give a sultry look. Lips are in nude and light shades of pink. Do you want to get a look similar to the girls? Come into Merle Norman of Seneca and we will make you look as Glamorous as these girls do! 

Tattoo Cover-Up at Merle Norman of Seneca

Professional Tattoo Cover-Up. Do you have a special event coming up, but want to hide your tattoo? Then let us help you! We are now offering professional tattoo cover ups. 

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Makeup Inspiration at Merle Norman of Seneca

Sydney looks gorgeous. Makeup by Laken Cobb. Bring an inspiration picture in to create your dream look. 

Play it up with BRIGHT Lips this Summer

Play your lips up this season with a BRIGHT lip color in shades of red.  We have in great new red lipcolors in the shades, HUSSY, AMERICANA, and FLIRT ALERT. Top off your lips with a Lip Polish in the color POISON APPLE or HUSSY. In the top two photos show how you don't have to go heavy on the eye makeup. With a little Waterproof Lash Lift Mascara and Eyeshadow in Mink you can make your lips the main focus. Apply our Bronzer in Pool Side to give your face a sunkissed glow. The bottom picture shows a more dramatic look. With some gold and brown shadow and black liner and false lashes you can really play up your eyes and have a dramatic look. Come in and check out all of our new lashes we just got in as well. 

                                                                

Photo Shoot Time!

Regina and Markela looked GORGEOUS before their photo shoot last Saturday. Look how great and flawless their skin is. Our makeup does a great job and giving great coverage and a flawless look. 

Middle School Makeup Event

Girls ages 11-15 are welcomed to attend our Middle School Makeup and Skin Care Event. The cost for the class will be $55 and will include a Skin Care Assessment and Lesson, Middle School Makeup Application, Brow Grooming (Wax, Tweezed, or Threaded) and also our Merle Norman Starter Kit which includes: Cleanser, Toner, Moisturizer, Mascara, Lip Polish, and Eyeliner. If you are interested in signing up for the class give us a call ASAP because spaces are limited. 

Old Hollywood Glamour

     

Old Hollywood Glamour Makeup and Style is being embraced by all of today's Celebrities. Simple eye makeup with just neutrals and a little definition in the crease is a must. Black Liquid Liner is used along the top lashes to enhance the fullness of lashes. Lots of mascara is needed, apply at least 2 coats. If you need more lashes then opt for false lashes that are thick and full. Apply a little bronzer along the cheekbones to accentuate them. Last but not least add a Red Lipstick like ours in the color "Hussy". This bright red will brighten up your face and make you stand out. 

"Melt Away" Makeup No More!

It's summer time which means hot and humid weather here in the south. Do you tend to have trouble with your makeup NOT staying on throughout the day. From melting to just plain disappearing, makeup doesn't always stay how we would like it to. Here are some great tips to make sure your makeup stays on all day long.

1. Moisturize. Whether you have oily, dry, or normal skin it is important to always moisturize. At Merle Norman we can help you choose the right moisturizer for you. Moisturizer needs to be applied morning and night to make sure that your skin is receiving the moisture it needs to function properly. 
2. "Prime Time" one of my favorite new products we have is our Foundation Primer Plus SPF 15. It gives your skin a silky feel so that your powder/foundation glides on and doesn't cake up. This product also provides SPF 15, is a pore minimizer, and helps your makeup to stay on all day. Apply primer directly after moisturizer.
3. After applying your foundation/powder make sure to top off your makeup with our Expert Touch Finishing Spray.  Its unique dispersion system creates an ultrafine mist that forms an invisible microscopic mesh-like barrier against environmental factors that can meltdown or dry out makeup while still letting skin breathe. A synergistic balance of effective soothers and flexible sealers leaves skin with a comfortable finish that never feels sticky or tight. It’s fast-drying, so there’s no waiting time. Oil-free.