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[COVER CAPTION: Finishing Touch Make-Up proprietor Paige Smith (left) adds volume to the lashes of model Kimberly Morris moments before her turn on the catwalk.]

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Spectacular Glam

The Wedding Spectacular Bridal Expo – a one-stop ‘wedding directory’ for brides- and grooms-to-be – was held on Sunday, February 21 at the Hope Botanical Gardens in Kingston, where makeovers and spa treatments were the order of the day.

Under the Dryer shares a few tips and tricks.

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Ettenio CEO and Creative Director Antoinette Davis shares steps to softer skin using Ettenio beauty products. Davis recommends a mini facial be done twice per week in addition to the daily (cleanse, tone, moisturise) routine. She started by testing the skin to gauge the oil levels and texture. See the process below:

THE ETTENIO MINI FACIAL TREATMTENT FOR COMBINATION TO OILY SKIN

– Cleanse with the Ettenio deep pore cleansing cream.

– Tone with the green tea and cucumber toning mix to remove excess cleanser and alleviate breakouts.

– Apply the pineapple papaya facial scrub.

– Tone a second time to remove dead skin cells and build-up from the scrub.

– Apply the purifying facial mud mask with dead sea mud, activated charcoals and tamnau seed oil.

– Tone a third and final time. Toning is important to restore the skin’s natural pH balance, and unclog the pores after each step.

– Finally, moisturise.

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Electrician Gary Smith sits tight while Kimberly Melhado, assistant to Ettenio CEO and creative director Antoinette Davis, applies the Ettenio purifying facial mud mask.

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Aesthetician Debbie Allen uses a cotton pad, dampened with toner, to remove remnants of the pineapple papaya facial scrub.

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Eight simple steps to achieve a bridal look by Lisa Beaufort, proprietor of Beaucentric Hair, Make-up and Jewellery.

1. Start by applying foundation from a palette of your choice.

2. Conceal dark circles and/or blemishes and contour to add definition.

3. Make an outline around your brows, fill them in, and apply the eyeshadow of your choice.

4. Highlight the brow bones with a bit of concealer.

5. Apply eyeshadow (Beaufort used purple and gold shades from the BH Hollywood California Makeup Palette, and the Naked by Urban Decay earthy tones set).

6. Apply blush and bronzer for glow.

7. Smear on lipstick to make the lips the centre of attention.

8. Mist with setting spray to complete the look.

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Beaucentric Make-up Hair and Jewellery proprietor Lisa Beaufort (left) blends the foundation and concealer to complete the base of the bridal look for event coordinator Cavel Mayne.

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The BH Hollywood California Makeup Palette and the Naked by Urban Decay palettes used for Beaufort’s bridal look.

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SIDEBAR:

‘Minx’ing and Matching

Minx Supply Company is a headwear brand that produces a variety of headbands, hair ties, floral crowns, hair scarves and visors. The brainchild of 19-year-old Shanice Sinclair, Minx Supply Company was founded in May 2013, starting with Sinclair, an Instagram account, and the four-strand braid. The idea, which started as a DIY project, has grown to a full-fledged company.

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Minx Supply Company proprietor Shanice Sinclair tries on one of her favourite headpieces – a rhinestone and gold clip-on headband.

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A colourful display of Minx Supply headbands at the wedding spectacular.

As seen at the Minx Supply Company booth at Wedding Spectaculart 2016.

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Petals & Promises

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Meanwhile, over by the Petals & Promises booth, Finishing Touch Make-Up proprietor Paige Smith (left) adds volume to the lashes of model Kimberly Morris moments before her turn on the catwalk.

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A closer look

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Kimmy’s Nails Exclusive Signature Spa Nail technician Shawna Germain is ready to take care of your nails.

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Adam & Eve Day Spa representative Ingrid Smith was on hand to provide neck and shoulder massages for patrons, including Kess-Ann Sterling, teacher at Transforming Life Training Centre.

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Spa Buzz…

Adam & Eve Day Spa has a new brand ambassador, local singer/songwriter Denyque Welds. Welds will share duties with Cortia Bingham, who has held the position since her appointment in 2014. Welds and Bingham signed on the dotted line February 17, 2016 at the spa’s Tobago Avenue location by the spa’s managing director Kimisha Walker, who had this to say, “We are super excited to have both Cortia and Denyque representing our brand. Both exude beauty and a passion for life, are great examples of females supporting each other and women breaking out on their own and making significant contributions and impact on the tourism, entertainment, corporate, and wellness sectors in Jamaica.” She continued, “…combined, we epitomise strength, intelligence, growth, creativeness, and passion through the journeys we have taken to get us to where we are today”. In addition, there are special features now offered at Adam & Eve Day Spa, including the Rainforest Wet Room – conceptualised by directors Garth and Kimisha Walker – which allows clients to enjoy a combination of water and massage therapies which give the feeling of a waterfall cascading on your body as you are massaged; private suites to enjoy treatments in a more personalised setting; and the Adam & Eve Day Spa signature Hanakasumi manicure and pedicure.

Adam & Eve Day Spa is located at 20 Tobago Avenue in New Kingston. For additional information or services, visit www.adamandevedayspaja.com or call 754-6018. For a chance to win a spa date with Cortia and Denyque, or coupons of up to 25% off on all spa services, follow Adam & Eve Day Spa on Instagram @adamnevespa.

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Adam & Eve Day Spa Managing Director Kimisha Walker (centre) with ambassadors Cortia Bingham (right), and newcomer Denyque Welds.

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Adam & Eve Day Spa Managing Director Kimisha Walker (left) was no doubt elated to share the experience with the spa ambassadors Denyque Welds (centre) and Cortia Bingham.

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Adam & Eve Day Spa Managing Director Kimisha Walker (right) tests the shower in the new Rainforest Wet Room with ambassadors Denyque Welds (left) and Cortia Bingham.