How To Gua Sha

Gua Sha Facials

This massage and well being technique has developed over many decades and is the beginning of a definitive facial journey that was the 'go to' treatment for all ailments.  

With its origins steeped in ancient Chinese culture is was recorded that many royal families used this method to alleviate problems within the  body systems, it has now become a popular facial with numerous celebrity clients today.

Today the art of Gua Sha is theTraditional East Asian practice of using a small implement to apply accu-pressure and scrape the skin to relieve pain and tension. This action causes erythema or light redness, which can often appear as deep red marks on the surface of the skin  known as 'petechiae' or 'sha pronounced 'GwahShah' the name comes from the Chinese word scrape.

 It may also be called skin scraping and has become very popular within the Beauty Industry. This treatment for the body has been at the forefront of natural remedies  with the additional use of a pure Jade tool or Rose quartz roller and can be delivered to the face, using water for intense hydration or natural oils to allow gentle movement on the surface of the skin.

Gua Sha today is used by many celebrity facialist's, with claims to move blocked energy, rehydrate, aid fine lines, puffiness, congested skins or even underlying stiffness or blockages, improving blood flow leaving a more radiant skin for many of its millions of followers. With gentle yet firm pressure, in the correct direction, we can  encourage the lymphatic fluid to move along its natural pathway and enjoy a smoother and more refined skin, with a soothing massage.

Gua Sha Facial Techniques

Drainage of the Lymph responds to light to medium pressure, If your pressure is too firm or vigorous, you can risk bruising, be gentle with your delicate face! Keep your cool cleansing Gua Sha tool, should be positioned at a 15-degree angle to the skin so that it looks almost flat but not quite. This covers more surface and gives a gentle pull on the skin, which is also necessary for the correct technique to deliver benefits. No redness or Shah should be evident on the skin, if this occurs you are applying too much pressure.

With regular use you will immediately see and feel a dramatic change in the texture and radiance of your skin, with a brighter tone and less sluggish appearance.

I have been using mine for almost 6 months now and am totally addicted with smoother skin, I use water or oils for extra nourishment and glide on the skin.

  

 Tools for Gua Sha Facial Massage

Massage Direction for Eastern Gua Shah techniques @pintrest

M A K E U P M A S T E R C L A S S

Currently Cheryl spends her time training up and coming makeup addicts and updating clients beauty closets.  Creating her small but growing brand of Cheryl Huggins Beauty. 

In Step by Step classes you will Learn how to prepare the skin and the correct way to use professional cosmetics that will ensure you are achieving the best look for you and for your clients. 

You can create and develop your creative personalized guidance in a one to one session, or chose to enjoy small classes where you can learn the tried and tested, specialist tips and tricks that will give your students great results.

Artist Alika                MUA Cheryl Huggins 

Beginners 
Have you always wanted to learn to develop and update your makeup application with a Professional artist and skincare specialist. This class will leave you more confident with your application, and show you how to achieve the best techniques, and improve your makeup and skincare style. The aim of this workshop are to show you how to make great product choices and be able to apply makeup like a Pro artist. 

You can create with personalized guidance in a one to one session, or chose to enjoy small classes where you can learn the tried and tested, specialist tips and tricks that will give your great results every time. 

Your makeup application will look polished, lasting much longer for every special event or daytime look.The core of the lesson is to allow you to develop the skills  you need to achieve your beautiful best look, ideal for all business and social media images.  

 You can master the perfect sexy smoky eye, or how to shade and contour like a Pro!

 All classed are tailored to your suit your personal skills and requirements. Start your makeup journey today by registering for a professional and personalized makeup session, that will leave you more confident with your product choices.

The aim of this workshop is to learn how to make great product choices and be able to begin to apply makeup, safely and competently like a Pro artist. 

Learn how to prepare the skin and the correct way to use professional cosmetics that will ensure you are achieving the best look for you.  

  Prime and perfect your complexion, look less tired with a fresh faced glow.

 BOOKINGS are now available for private, online and group classes and the invitation is open for all ages and genders.

MAKEUP LESSONS 

Beginners or Professional Tutorials

Take your personal beauty style to camera-ready chic, or why not update your fashion image to a natural flawless day makeup. With a few step by step lessons you can benefit from simple professional tips and tricks, that will allow you to gain a valuable insight to life long lessons and skill sets that will ensure your makeup to last upon every application. 

Makeup application for Beauty Blogger and Fashion stylist Edona

Working as a Makeup Lecturer within Further Education, I was fortunate to learn many amazing 'professional techniques'  and apply this to my Media and Fashhion training.
I can show you to create flawless looks for the eyes and skin for all, in unique style.

Having worked with exceptionally skilled Beauty experts, in London, USA and Paris I am able to share my signature techniques in classes and workshops.

I will be available to discuss your Makeup and Beauty requirements or to book your registration for Makeup Lessons and Skincare Consultations.

For more details: Contact   https://www.instagram.com/cherylhugginsmua/ 

Makeup MasterClass Workshop 

  

Best Beauty Advent Calendars

Looking for wonderful makeup and skincare presents, then look no further than this list..with something for all budgets, beauty styles and every age. We can now get super excited over the beauty arrivals in the department stores, a generation of grown-up advent calendars for the true beauty fashionistas. We all love mini bottles of our favourite moisturiser, cute lip glossies and limited editions that always look so good in your new Christmas travel bag.Take a look at the link below to see the best of the best and feast your eyes on these Beauty goodies now in stores today. Wait for the best news our favourite supermarket Aldi have created their first ever beauty calendar. Boots again this year always a great choice of brands included, loving the Charlotte Tilbury, Jo Malone and M.A.C Cosmetics. Which one is your favourite..view online or pop into store before they sell out! Happy shopping Ladies! Christmas shopping has indeed started in my house.

https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/gallery/beauty-advent-calendars-2018

Makeup MasterClass for all ages

Are you interested in a personalized online or classroom appointment with a Professional artist and skincare specialist?  A bespoke class that will leave you confident in the knowledge of which make-up technique suits your face, your personality. 
By working together, we can create your personal look in easy to follow steps learning the best tips and tricks to apply your makeup with ease for every event.
The focus will be on beauty that will work alongside your regular skin care routine. Learn how to create the perfect smoky eye, where to add hi-light, the best products to add shade and define with contour. 

All classed are tailored to your suit your personal skills and makeup requirements.

Your professional and personalized appointment will leave you more confident with your product choices, understanding of product placement and most importantly application.  Prime and perfect your complexion, look less tired with a fresh faced glow..

MAKEUP LESSON 

A subtle glamorous makeup is perfect for everyone, from camera-ready chic, natural day makeup or for a business seminar.  Enjoy professional tips and tricks, Cheryl Huggins will share beauty secrets from her many years of experience as National Makeup Artist at Shiseido Cosmetics. Working as a Makeup Lecturer at Further Education College in Kent or working for Mac Cosmetics as a Pro Artist have enabled her to be proficient as a makeup and beauty lecturer to delivering 5 star reviews for her classes.
 Makeup Masterclass Live delivers the best advice, with tried and tested techniques used by Celebrity Artists, alongside the best brands the Makeup Industry has to offer. 

Book your lesson and follow steps that will allow you to achieve a flawless complexion with stunning radiant looks, ideal for all ages, all skin tones and genders.

Prices quoted are for LIVE Classes

Makeup Classes 
Daytime £55.00

Evening Glam + Go Beginners Lesson £65.00
Teens 14 - 16 Perfect for those starting out and wish to experiment with makeup £45.00

Business makeup look £75.00 

Bespoke Camera Ready social media HD Makeup 

Learn how to recreate the perfect look, choosing the correct bases for radiant skin.

How to create a look for day /night including smokey eyes. 

Eyeliner liquid / liner 

Lash application

Hi-light and Contour

From £125.00   90 mins - 2 hours 

Professional and Intermediate Classes 

Social media/Red Carpet ready 3 hours + 5 hours

Bridal lessons

Group bookings and prices are available upon request 

Skincare and Brow Studio 
Learn how to Cleanse, Balance and Repair the skin with a step by step routine suitable for all skin types and ages. 
How to choose the best products for your skin, complexion, age and gender. 
Learn How to choose and apply the very best brands for longer lasting makeup.

HOW TO  Express Makeup Looks  £25.00

Learn how to recreate the perfect look, choosing the correct bases for radiant skin.

How to create a look for day /night including smokey eyes. 

Eyeliner liquid / liner 

Strip Lash application

Hi-light and Contour

Best Buys for 2019 
Shopping

How To make the best colour choices  in foundation and concealer products.

  

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Halloween MakeUp

Successful Mum founder Jane Knight having Halloween family fun (2017)

No Tricks just treats for your party night with a celebrity, or movie themed fantasy character.  Costumes are big and bold with the scare factor ramped up to 200% for those lovers of Instagram. Why not try a simplified version for this Halloween season with beautiful bespoke monster makeup.

Make this year your most glamourous, by booking a professional makeup artist for a spooky makeover ensuring instant success for your Halloween celebration or themed party night!

Client Gemma Lillith

A popular trend used by make upartiste this season on the Celebrity Red Carpet, was to use a collaboration of textures, and SFX cosmetic items alongside your favourite makeup brands. A cauldron of weird and wonderful looks can be achieved using these techniques. The most popular looks include Sexy heroines, the Undead, and Skulls all serious contenders for the best looks on YouTube. Should you want to have the ultimate in horror, why not try a creepy blood thirsty ghoul with the horrific gaping mouth and spiked, pointed teeth!! 
But remember to remain GLAM with that beautiful smokey eye...with my favourites listed below check them out on Youtube...
Nikkie Tutorials Vampire princess 
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Many of the larger cosmetic brands have created wonderful eyeshadow palettes, blood red lipcolours and mascaras especially aimed to achieving stunning themed looks.  

Time to get dark and villainous with this versatile selection from Makeup Revolution London who has a great selection of Spooktacular Makeup available including fantastic palettes for all of the Evil Kings and Queens out there.. 

https://www.revolutionbeauty.com/

Choose lashings of glitter, blood, spider length lashes, to make your fantasy ideas come to life for your special Halloween event this year for you and your family.

Thank you Natalie Tuck + partner for this Halloween image (2017) 

BOOKING Line for Glam Sessions with Cheryl Huggins 07947 821 991 

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Makeup and Gallery Images courtesy #cherylhmua 

London Fashion Week Highlights 2018

Watch highlights from Day 1 #BFC

London Fashion Week, including Ashley Williams, Bora Aksu, J. JS Lee, Marta Jakubowski, Nicopanda, Pam Hogg, British Fashion Council NEWGEN recipients Matty Bovan & Richard Malone & interviews with Dame Vivienne Westwood, designer Nicola Formichetti & actress Bria Vinaite.

London Fashion Week Instagram: http://instagram.com/londonfashionweek #PositiveFashion #LFW

London Fashion Week

A CELEBRATION OF CULTURE, FASHION & ART FOR EVERYONE

London Fashion Week has established itself as one of the most creative and innovative fashion showcases in the world, with its home, London, being one of the most multicultural, vibrant and diverse cities on the planet. London Fashion Week Festival brings a city-wide celebration throughout the month of September 2018 merging creative institutions, designer businesses and global brands, offering consumer activation in London as a backdrop to London Fashion Week. London Fashion Week Festival opens up the city and celebrates the intersection of the creative industries, from music, art, tech and design and there are many ways the public can get involved; from digital engagement, to exhibitions, in-store activation and events throughout the month of September.

Burberry present their first and much anticipated collection under Riccardo Tisci, new Chief Creative Officer on Monday while we welcome Victoria Beckham who brings her show to the London schedule for the first time to celebrate a decade in business. ALEXACHUNG will stage a catwalk to present her new collection while Jenny Packham returns to London to celebrate her brand’s 30th anniversary. Furthermore, MM6 Maison Margiela and Nicholas Kirkwood will both present full runway collections for the first time as part of LFW.

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London Fashion Week Festival From 20th September to 23rd September The Store X, 180 Strand, London, WC2R 1EA Londonfashionweekfestival.com London Fashion Week Festival welcomes 14,000 people across four-days offering the ultimate fashion experience to visitors; with curated shopping galleries from over 150 international and British brands, catwalk shows, industry talks and style presentations. The event invites visitors to experience the atmosphere of London Fashion Week in its official venue and gain an insight into the fashion industry. It also gives designer brands the opportunity to meet and build direct relationships with new customers. 

VICTORIA -Victoria Beckham

This season the designer runway will host Bobby Abley, Georgia Hardinge, Katharine Hamnett and Mother of Pearl to show their AW18 collections while Senior Fashion Director of LOVE Magazine, Steve Morriss will be the stylist for the Designer Trend shows. In addition, the London Fashion Week Festival Talks Gallery returns with a diverse range of subject matters and industry experts. Alice Black, co-director of the Design Museum joins to discuss co-curating the Azzedine Alaïa: The Couturier exhibition with the late designer and telling the story of his life through the garments he so masterfully created from the early 1980s to his most recent collection in 2017. Model, activist and body positive ambassador, Charli Howard will discuss body positivity and image in the fashion industry and self-care in the digital age. The Careers in Fashion Talk returns chaired by Glamour’s Fashion Director at large, Alexandra Fullerton, who explores opportunities in visual roles in fashion, from set design to art direction with a panel of industry insiders including creative director, Andre Bato, photographer Florian Joahn and his creative partner Jean Paul Paula and set designer 

British Fashion Council CEO  Caroline Rush, Her majesty the Queen, Dame Anna Wintour at Antony Quinn Credit Derran Gerrish

London Fashion Week Festival From 20th September to 23rd September The Store X, 180 Strand, London, WC2R 1EA Londonfashionweekfestival.com London Fashion Week Festival welcomes 14,000 people across four-days offering the ultimate fashion experience to visitors; with curated shopping galleries from over 150 international and British brands, catwalk shows, industry talks and style presentations. The event invites visitors to experience the atmosphere of London Fashion Week in its official venue and gain an insight into the fashion industry. It also gives designer brands the opportunity to meet and build direct relationships with new customers. 

Molly Goddard LFW

This season the designer runway will host Bobby Abley, Georgia Hardinge, Katharine Hamnett and Mother of Pearl to show their AW18 collections while Senior Fashion Director of LOVE Magazine, Steve Morriss will be the stylist for the Designer Trend shows. In addition, the London Fashion Week Festival Talks Gallery returns with a diverse range of subject matters and industry experts. Alice Black, co-director of the Design Museum joins to discuss co-curating the Azzedine Alaïa: The Couturier exhibition with the late designer and telling the story of his life through the garments he so masterfully created from the early 1980s to his most recent collection in 2017. Model, activist and body positive ambassador, Charli Howard will discuss body positivity and image in the fashion industry and self-care in the digital age. The Careers in Fashion Talk returns chaired by Glamour’s Fashion Director at large, Alexandra Fullerton, who explores opportunities in visual roles in fashion, from set design to art direction with a panel of industry insiders including creative director, Andre Bato, photographer Florian Joahn and his creative partner Jean Paul Paula and set designer 

WHATS ON 2018

Azzedine Alaia: The Couturier 

Until 7th October 2018 Design Museum, 224 - 238 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6AG Celebrate ‘couture’s rebellious outsider’ in the first UK solo exhibition

Diana: Her Fashion Story 

 Kensington Palace Until November 2018 Kensington Palace State Apartments, Kensington Gardens, London, W8 4PX Follow Princess Diana’s iconic style and discover how she used her image to inspire people and champion causes close to her heart through her outfits. Take a closer detailed look at the glamorous gowns from the 1980s to the chic working outfits of 1990s and how she established herself as a trendsetter, princess and patron. To celebrate the success of the exhibition this far, outfits from some of Diana’s most iconic moments have been added to the display for 2018. The flak vest, denim shirt and Armani chinos selected for her high-profile visit to the landmine fields of Angola in 1997 will form the centrepiece of the exhibition until November 2018. Other items joining the exhibition are the pink Bellville Sassoon suit worn by the Princess to board the train for her honeymoon and never-before displayed outfits including a sumptuous Victor Edelstein evening gown worn for an official portrait by Terence Donovan.

Beauty TIPS for Working Women

"Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own." Michelle Obama


#1 GET ORGANISED
Ladies you are the Captain of your ship, and now its your time to shine, you have made the decision and commitment to return to work, take a college course,  to go for that amazing interview, or to start your own business. 

Whatever your new journey decision you need to plan making several lists or mind maps to create an environment that will focus your mind to achieve and strategies to get to your desired goal. Gain the support of your family, enlist your friends, get everyone on board to assist, and you will be on your way to accomplishing your dreams.  

However this achievement will now leave you with little, to no time to concentrate on your stylish wardrobe, your makeup looks, create the perfect image for your without braking the bank, just be the best you can be.
Take advice from friends who have already been through this life changing process,once these key ingredients are in place you can ensure a simple and smooth transition into any workplace. 

Looking good and feeling fabulous will give you the confidence for those meetings, interviews and networking sessions. Professionally applied makeup, dynamic clean hair and immaculate hand and nail grooming will certainly deliver your dress to impress mode.
Returning to work or starting your own business could be one of the single most rewarding and important occasions in your life, especially if you have had a career break.
Be proud of yourself you can do this. Put your most used beauty items in great storage boxes and containers, keep them clean have immediate access this will give you more time when getting ready. Clear beauty display dresser drawers are a fantastic way to keep brands, product ranges together and also looks so chic.

#2 DRINK MORE WATER

Many of the active minerals and ingredients in water will do wonders for your hair, skin, and nails, why not take advantage of its beautifying benefits. By drinking water you flush out unwanted toxins and eliminate the waste and dirt that can block the body systems. Your body will immediately feel an inner glow increased further by adding exercise or massage to release any tension and sluggish muscles tone. Calm the  body with a soothing massage using organic oils to heal and repair any tension or stress in the neck, back and shoulders. Our skin is a complex system of cells and they require a precise balance of water to function properly, maintaining the optimum conditions to be able to deliver the correct nutrients, give elasticity whilst working to slow down the appearance of ageing.

#3 PAMPER SESSIONS

Deeply moisturize your hands and feet with natural Manicures and Pedicures, these popular nail treatments will allow your personal confidence to soar. Select organic or natural products that have minimal toxic ingredients to benefit healthy restoration and eventually repair any harsh dry and brittle nails. Visit your local nail spa, view online specialist reviews to find a nail system or manicurist who will create beautifully polished looks that are long lasting, especially during the Winter months.

A luxurious nail spa treatment is not only a superb way to relax, it is also a great environment  to network whilst escaping the hustle and bustle of stressful work, whilst catching up on some well deserved indulgent me-time. There are so many high quality beautiful nail polish brands available to ensure perfect hand grooming, including  OPI, Essie, Nails Inc. and the popular long lasting Shellac method wear neutral shades if you are not sure or confident.

 #4 BEAUTY
Congratulations on your new career, embrace working on your positive image with great skincare and healthy lifestyle everyday. When it comes to professional beauty we can look at the recent 2020 works from the Fashion Gurus, who have dictated that natural and barely there radiant beauty, is back! Hail all the Couture Collections!
Cleansed natural skin, 3D illuminators, hydrating skin tints, cream blushes, will all soften those cheek bones giving a flattering glow, throughout the day.

Makeup by Cheryl Huggins Insta Model _o.kx

Long Lasting Makeup looks 
Mattifying sprays and long lasting finely milled powders are your best friend for a look that gives a fresh but natural dewy skin. 
Look for brands that have products with dual purpose and that can easily transfer from Day to Night.
Create your skincare and makeup regime with precision and perfect that 5 minute makeup look to instantly add a healthy glow to any complexion or sultry and smoky eye for evening events with minimal fuss.

#5 STAY POSITIVE 
Use simple procedures that will ensure the best results, take a more holistic yet science-based approach with effective time management, increase your work and personal development, strive for the best productivity, introduce goal-setting, read and embrace successful habits, use effective communication and positive business strategies. 

You are ready to shine ...Congratulations!!