JoAnn M. Romeo Aesthetics

Just like women, men need to take care of their skin also, so they look good for those prom pictures and more importantly, their wedding pictures. Men, your partner has taken a lot of care in making sure that they will look great for that special day, why don't you do the same? Don't know where to start? This article is a great place to start to learn. Men and women are biologically different and therefore need special care. For men to look as successful as they feel, they need to use products that are designed for their specials skin care needs. So what does that mean? Men's skin has several unique characteristics, one is due to higher levels of androgen hormone (testosterone) men's skin on average will be more oily and shiny, due to their sebaceous glands are more active. Because men produce more oil from within, it can also be dry on the surface. Therefore they tend to have lower levels of natural moisture, causing their skin to be more prone to dryness. E...

April not only kicks off the Spring season, but also prom and the season filled with shrieks and cries from the newly engaged as mailboxes drown with Save the Date and bank accounts wither from bridesmaid expenses. Some are willing to acknowledge the coming onslaught of bridal showers and Pinterest Party favors. Yes, you guessed it, Weddings. Brides and prom girls:  did you make sure that you had a hair and makeup artists? You do not want to the DIY hair and makeup and find that you wished you hired a hair and makeup artist, when you get those pictures back and see that your face look shiny or you hair looks like it always does, but maybe curls, do you? If you are thinking of hiring a hair and makeup artist, you will need to plan at least 4 to 6 months in advance, as many artists get booked a year out from referrals from previous year(s) brides and bridesmaids. Brides:  remember to not get engrossed in all the wedding plans, remember that this journey is about the ...

Now that the sun is shining and we are shedding our Winter layers, we are feeling motivated to refresh our beauty look with new hairstyles and pops of color on our faces. There is no better place to look for inspiration than the tops looks from Spring 2015 New York Fashion Week! It is finally time to take those stunning looks from the catwalk and re-create them in real life. This spring, take a fearless and original approach as a makeup artist by dipping into some extremely expressive shades. This season, the colors are as shocking as they are soft – just as in nature. With colors reaching from earth to sky, Spring 2015 captures the organic beauty of the American Southwest in high-impact hues that inspires casual chic looks. “Spring 2015 is inspired by one of the world’s most naturally beautiful color palettes. From breathtaking blue skies to gleaming desert sands, giving the women the freedom to create a look to match any mood.” – Rick DiCecca This season’s collection foc...

Last week I spoke about reassessing your skincare routine. This week I want to talk about reassessing your makeup bag. Spring and fall is when I reassess my makeup in my makeup bag. Why? There are several reason, which are listed below: To pick new colors for the season. Bacteria and germs gather from mixing powder colors and become dirty. There is a shelf life to makeup. What is the shelf life of your makeup? Powder based products: 2-3 year Liquid Foundation: up to 1 year Lipstick and Lip Gloss: 2 years Lip Liner: 1-2 years Mascara and Liquid Eyeliner: 2-3 months Pencil Eyeliner: 2-3 years Bottom line…when in doubt, throw it out! Why? So that you do not risk getting an infection. Some makeup’s have an obvious sign that they have gone bad, while others do not. Next time you buy something new, mark the date that you opened it with a sharpie. Makeup brushes should also be part of this routine for cleaning or changing. Why? Your makeup brushes can also h...