TRENDY MOMS
WAKE UP READY
Quick and Easy Treatments to Simplify Your Beauty Routine
F “I always
say less is
more. Be
confident in
what you
look like
and own it.”
—JOSIE NGUYEN
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BY ADRANISHA STEPHENS
or many mothers, the last thing on their
mind in the morning is engaging in a full-
blown makeup session before getting up
with the kids and starting their day.

And, while most moms can agree that they
want to look put together, whether they are
heading to the office or the playground, they
also can agree that they want a routine that is
simplified. They want to “Wake Up Ready.”
That’s where Josie Nguyen, mom of three and
owner of DC Lash and Brow Bar, comes in. Accord-
ing to Nguyen, moms can look good and get out the
door quickly. It only takes a few tips and tricks.

First up on the quest to effortless beauty is
eyebrow tinting.

There are many ways you can enhance your
brows for a bolder, sharper look. For those of us
that don’t want to try the route of shaping, wax-
ing or threading, tinting may be a good option.

Eyebrow tinting involves using
semi-permanent dye to tint the
natural brows, giving the
appearance of thicker,
fuller eyebrows. Some
businesses, including
DC Lash and Brow
Bar, will custom-mix
the tint to get the
perfect shade for
your skin. It takes no
more than 10-15 min-
utes to complete, so it
is a quick and efficient
way to shape your brows.

The procedure: Much
like when you are getting
your hair dyed, a base cream
will be applied around the brow area
to stop any of the dye from staining the skin.

Then, a technician will lightly trace the color
through the brows to get the proper shape.

After this, the semi-permanent dye is mixed
up before being applied to the brows with a
spoolie brush.

So, how long does eyebrow tinting last? A
tint usually lasts between three to four weeks
depending on individual hair growth, time spent
in the sun and how much you wash your face. It
will fade away; naturally. Just lay back, relax and
let your brow technician get to work. After appli-
cation, you need to wait at least 24 hours before
water can touch them.

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Another trick to wake up ready is the
application of eyelash extensions.

“The great thing about eyelash extensions
is that it ranges from something super natural
where it just mimics them using mascara, or
they can go glam or ultra-glam, which is great for
brides,” Nguyen says. “It’s customizable to what-
ever your daily lifestyle is.”
And, for those moms that don’t want to spend
precious time filling in their brows every morn-
ing, there is the option of henna brows.

“This is a new and upcoming trend for
brows where it replaces having to fill in your
brows. It does stain the skin temporarily for
a longer period than tinting, up to six to eight
weeks. It’s not as invasive or long-lasting as
microblading,” she says. “It’s great for those
that want to change their shape all the time or
for those that color their hair a lot. We can
alter it to that.”
For those that love the look
of falsies, but hate the has-
sle that comes with the
application, a lash lift
and tint procedure is a
viable option, Nguyen
says, adding that they
typically last six to
eight weeks.

“A lash lift is
great for that busy
woman who isn’t
ready to commit to
weekly maintenance of
eyelash extensions,” she
says. “Lash lifts curl your
natural lashes and we then tint
it afterward to whichever color you
desire. So if you’re busy, you have a very active
lifestyle, or you’re more rigorous with your
makeup, this is a great alternative because it
requires very little maintenance at all.”
And what’s the last essential step in sim-
plifying your morning routine? Less is more,
Nguyen says.

“I think for me, I’ve always been a big advoca-
tor for less is more because as a mom on the go,
the last thing you want to do is doll yourself up
and then realize that you have three kids that are
throwing stuff in your face or whatever your life-
style is. So I always say less is more. Be confident
in what you look like and own it.” ■