Makeup is definitely a solid tool for transformation. Before and after images shows how faces can be reformed by sheer application of makeup. I get super excited when clients agree to let me take a before and after photo. Most of my clients seldomly agree but then, am really grateful for those who let me because it helps a lot when you get to see both. The makeover on my client below was actually for a pre wedding shoot. Thanks to her brother who took his time taking shots, section by section.  He was literally amazed at how women get to sit for minutes doing makeup. The turnout which is the after look, to him was like magic. His words "she's good". I would not forget his facial expressions when I use different brushes to apply certain products. His words again "why so many brushes?".  Well, without those brushes my work won't be done effectively. PRODUCT REVIEW Face  Tara foundation TM 327, Tara

Before the 50's, Science gurus used to think the brains and our bodies shut down completely once we drift to sleep but there is a whole lot more to sleep than we think. Your brain goes through tons of activities as you sleep. There are five stages of sleep. We are all familiar with the word sleep but how does it work exactly? During sleep the body moves through five stages of both REM, the rapid eye movement and NREM, the non rapid eye movement. REM- is a unique phase of sleep in humans, identifiable by random movement of the eyes when closed and often occurs in cycles of about 90-120 minutes through the night. At this point, you are partially awake and its the primitive stage of sleep. STAGE 1- known as the transitional phase, occurs when you find yourself floating in and out of consciousness. This stage you are lightly asleep and can quickly be fully awake. STAGE 2- Sleep kicks in. Your body prepares to go into a deep sleep. Eye movement stops and brain waves (e