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BEAUTY Q&A: HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU TIP YOUR HAIRSTYLIST?

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Your hair appointment shouldn’t be shrouded in fear of tipping the wrong amount. Cutting your hair too short? Maybe. Making a huge mistake by getting bangs in the middle of summer? Definitely. Dealing with the pressure of wanting to leave the salon looking like your best damn self (even though the whole thing is kind of out your hands) is enough to deal with without factoring in tipping-related stress. So if you’ve been preemptively wondering how much extra cash you should bring with you to your appointment, quit Googling and stopping asking your friends because everyone’s going to have a different opinion. To answer this ever-so-popular question once and for all, we reached out to New Jersey-based hairstylist Jennifer Geoghan.

“Twenty percent of the cost of your service is a good rule of thumb for tipping,” says Jennifer. Simply plug the price of your haircut right into your phone’s calculator and multiply it by .20 to get the dollar amount you should give your stylist. For example, a $50 haircut will lend itself to a $10 tip; a $100 haircut $20, and a $200 haircut $40. “Hairstyling is a work of art,” Jennifer adds. “A stylist’s price depends on their education, skill, number of years in their careers, continued education and keeping their tools and products up to date. Keep in mind when paying for a service and tipping a hairstylist, you are paying for their history, not just the service itself.”

And what about the washer or assistant who had a hand in the whole thing? “Tipping the washer or assistant is ultimately up to you, but $3-$10 is always helpful and appreciated,” says Jennifer. “Even though it may seem that the assistant or hair washer isn’t doing much in the scheme of things, their wages aren’t super high, mostly because they are barely getting hours. So, the assistants and hair washers really rely on their tips. Plus, they’re helping out the hairstylist a lot behind the scenes to ensure you have a calm, successful and happy appointment. If you know that they played a big role in making your hair fabulous (say, washing it or blowing it dry) consider tipping, so they know their work was appreciated.

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Ask Lee: How to Know if the Job is Worth the Move

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Me and my friends decided to make April our career-focused month so I thought why not also bring it on here BeautyLeeBar.com. So sticking with that Work It theme, today I wanted to respond to a career-related question I received to my BeautyLeeBar.com inbox. A reader named Angela wrote in recently, asking my advice on whether a great job offer she’d received was worth moving across the country for. Relocating for a job is something that many people consider at some point during their careers, so I thought it was worth sharing my advice with everyone in an Ask Lee post…

Making a big move is always intimidating no matter what the reason. It means stepping outside of your comfort zone and the life you’ve created for yourself. It means leaving all your favorite neighborhood spots from your dry cleaner to your workout studio to your coffee shop, and starting from scratch. And more importantly, it often means leaving behind friends and family, too. But when it comes to your career, taking big risks can also mean big rewards. Plus, experiencing a new city can also be exciting and eye opening.

In the end, no one can really make a big decision like that but you. But if you’re considering relocating for a job opportunity, I put together a list of several good questions you can ask yourself…

How to Know if the Job is Worth the Move

1. Is this truly a dream job?
2. If the job doesn’t end up being as amazing as you think it is, will there be other opportunities in this new city?
3. Will having this job on your resume be a huge boost for your career even if you don’t stay there forever?|
4. Are the opportunities in your current town pretty limited?
5. Does living in this city appeal to you on its own, outside of the job?
6. Are you mostly excited or mostly nervous about the possibility of moving? (It’s normal to be a little of both!)
7. How easy will it be for you to visit your old city if you get homesick or want to stay in touch with friends?
8. Is it relatively easy or hard for you to pick up and move at this stage in your life? How tied down are you? (Ie. Do you own or rent your current home?; Are you single or in a long-term relationship?)

You can use these questions as a starting point for deciding whether this opportunity is worth taking. If it helps, go over the answers with a close friend or family member whose opinion you trust. While the decision is yours to make, they might be able to tell which direction you’re leaning in, even when you can’t.

Have you ever made a big move for your career?

Share your own experience and advice in the comments!

XO Lee

Ask Lee: Happy New Year

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I’ve had so much fun answering your questions and I know I missed some months but don’t let that discourage you from submitting them. You never know when another Ask Lee post might pop up! That being said, let’s get to these questions. Here’s what my readers had to say…

Hi Lee, I’ve recently just become a fan of BeautyLeeBar and since you cover all topics I was wondering if you had any feedback for laser hair removal. I’m interested in getting laser hair removal. Do you have any tips on hair removal period? If you’ve done laser where’d you go?

CRAZY I KNOW but I switched from shaving to hair removal cream! No laser hair removal for me yet. The truth is, I was supposed to collab with LaserAway but they are kinda far from me. They are planning to open up a store near me. There is one in Miami, Florida but I live hours and hours away. Maybe I should just go to that one, who knows.

Would you ever do lash or eyebrow tints?

I would LOVE to test this out. It sounds insane!

Have you tried eyelash extensions? Do you like them/have any tips?

No. A lot of people like Ruby Sayed suggested not to get them because, after a while, your real lashes start to fall out. I am planning on doing some research to see how to take care of your lashes during and after that treatment before making any farther decisions. Side Note: go to India Love or your favorite girl celebrity page and compare their lashes. When it is done, the lashes look good (depends on who did it) but you can definitely tell when they need a fill-in. It is like if you aren’t careful, you’ll end up with NO lashes.

I have seen meal plans ads all over Instagram and wanted to know what are your thoughts about it. Also, if ever use a meal plan, can you drop the company you used? Please help me!! Thanks, XOXO

Sadly, I haven’t used any type of meal plans. I would say google meal plans companies around you and check out the food, pricing, and ingredients. Be careful who you get it from though. Or to save money, look up a video on YouTube and create your own meal plan for FREE!

Hi Lee, do you recommend a caffeine sunscreen which I am ordering to try? Have you ever used a coffee face scrub? If so, do you think it would have a similar effect for tightening and brightening the face?

I love coffee scrubs and found some great ones plus I did a DIY coffee scrub. Find them here. I’m always experimenting and trying different beauty products. More DIY’s are on the way!

Love your blog! Would you ever do a Podcast?

I had one on Anchor! Maybe I will start doing podcast again.

Who would listen?

Do you have a smoke-eye tutorial? Or eyeshadow tutorial? It’s a 911 issue. Thanks!

I don’t! I don’t wear eyeshadow everyday. So sorry. I should do more makeup tutorials, more tutorials in general.

Just wondering if you have any skincare tips or secrets you would be willing to share. Btw LOVE your instagram so much, your feed is amazing! You are such an inspiration, a true GIRL BOSS

Thank you, I’m trying.

Of course- for what kind of skin?

CAN YOU DO A POST ABOUT INSECURITY? SOCIAL MEDIA IS SUCH A BUZZ KILL LATELY. HOW DO YOU FOCUS ON YOURSELF INSTEAD OF COMPARING? XO

Yes I can. Great idea.

Don’t let social media kill your buzz- let it fuel you.

Focus on your own lane– don’t pay attention to what everyone else is doing. And if there isn’t a lane, then create one. Love you too.

I have written a few posts on how to boost your mood and about social media. Click here!

Could you start doin more routine posts? Morning routine/Evening routine/Weekly workout routine

Sure, I’m working on more videos now! I’ll add this to my list. Like this idea.

DIDN’T SEE YOUR QUESTIONS? COMMENT DOWN BELOW OR DM ME THE QUESTIONS.

I read every comment and every question!

Three Hacks to Hide Fine Lines With Makeup

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Fine lines: a beauty guru’s worst enemy as we mature into our grown-up skin. These teeny tiny creases creep up on us at the worst possible makeup moments, making foundation look cracked and less-than-perfect, and we’d do just about anything to make them disappear for good. Of course, more power to you if you wear your fine lines with pride — but sometimes you just want your makeup to look flawless, and they get in the way. Don’t you think?

Rule 1: Always, Always Moisturize and Prep

Fine lines look so much more obvious when skin is dull and dehydrated — that’s why Thompson’s first rule of thumb is to always hydrate the skin. “Moisturizing very well before applying makeup always help diminish the look of fine lines,” she says. “In addition to that, opting for a primer that has a blurring or smoothing effect not only helps the appearance of pores but fine lines as well.” We love a hefty moisturizer like the Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer for this step.

Rule 2: Blurring Sticks Are Your BFF

“The Lancôme Blur and Go Priming Stick and Milani Instant Touch-Up Blur Stick are my absolute favorites when blurring out fine lines! It sits beautifully under makeup, and works well on top of moisturizer. A priming and smoothing stick will do wonders to make your fine lines less visible. It truly gives you the airbrushed look with little effort before applying foundation.

Rule 3: Set Before Makeup

My final golden rule is actually a bit counterintuitive: I suggest you set your face before you reach for that foundation. A little trick I like to do that works wonders for creasing is after applying your moisturizer and primer to the face, lightly set any area with powder before applying your cream or liquid foundation. This way, your face will be extra protected from creasing makeup: This really locks in what was underneath and prevents a barrier from your foundation seeping into those lines.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HACK?

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PRODUCT TO HIDE AWAY THOSE FINE LINES?

( If anyone have any tips that they would love to share, leave it in the comments!