Beauty Blog
Eyebrows and Liner: An Ode to my Mother
Lisa Bova
May 2019 There are no early childhood memories more vivid to me than those of watching my mother putting on her makeup in the morning. Putting on “my face”, she called it. It was a daily ritual that included several cups of coffee, an unbroken chain of cigarettes, and an arsenal of makeup sprawled out on the far left side...
Peek into an Esthetician's At-Home Beauty Arsenal: It's simpler (and cheaper) than you might think
Lisa Bova
With the arrival of spring comes the re-evaluation of our skin. Warmer temperatures mean less makeup as we allow our natural beauty to expose itself along with our ankles. This time of year is the true test of our skin health. Do you feel pretty without makeup? Does your skin look smooth and clear without heavy foundation and concealer? Can...
Opaque Foundations: Is this makeup trend on it's way out?
Lisa Bova
Makeup trends are a constant and critical element in the beauty industry. An integral part of being a good makeup artist is being up on trends, since they are regularly requested by clients. I absorbed many trends over my years as a makeup artist and witnessed matte formulas morph into high shines and shimmers that looked like dripping honey on...
An Esthetician's Secrets to Flawless Skin
Lisa Bova
We all love a good juicy secret, and oh boy do I have skincare secrets in spades! Problem with secrets is that if they aren't put into action they are just wasted insider knowledge, right? Over many years in the treatment room I've offered up the following secrets to clients willing to put in the work with incredible results. I've...
Real Talk: The Shame of Self Care
Lisa Bova
Recently my husband and I took a 5 day getaway to Las Vegas. He, with his eternal sinus flareups and aversion to cigarette smoke could go the rest of his life without ever returning to Vegas, but it is my absolute bliss. I am a poker player, an indulgent eater, and an unapologetic spa whore. Though I don't purchase any...
Estheticians are personal trainers for your skin
Lisa Bova
Lisa Bova, Founder of Arcadian Winds Beauty, March 2019 Having recently lost about 50lbs, the correlation between fitness and skincare has never been more evident to me. While I usually use poker terminology to compare most of life's scenarios, I must say there is no better example for skin health than physical fitness. See if this sounds familiar: You want...