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Happy Friday loves! This week, I’m bringing you the scoop on Lip Blushing, again from Lisa Filip, Master Microblader and Permanent Makeup Artist! Ashli: Okay Lisa! Please tell us all about Lip Blushing! Lisa: Lip blush is a form of cosmetic tattooing that will enhance the natural beauty of the lips by adding definition, color, and correcting asymmetry and cool tones. There are many colors to choose from- so your dream lip color is absolutely attainable! It is preformed using a cosmetic tattooing device.  Before and during the procedure a highly effective topical anesthetic is applied to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible.Read More →

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Happy Friday loves! Today I’m going to give you the scoop on Microblading! I interviewed my colleague, Lisa Filip, who is a microblading specialist! Ashli: Thank you so much for chatting with me today! Let’s start off with the basics- what IS microblading exactly? Lisa: “Microblading is a form of semi-permanent cosmetic tattooing. With the use of a tiny, sterile, disposable needle it is the manual application of inserting pigment into the outer layers of the skin, imitating individual hair strokes to produce the appearance of cosmetic makeup or to enhance the natural features of the face.” AC: Is it painful? LF: “Before and duringRead More →

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Happy April my beauties! This month, I want to bring you some information about Sciton’s Halo Pro treatment! What is Halo Pro? The Halo Pro by Sciton is the world’s very first fractional hybrid laser. Let’s first take a look at how the Halo is a Hybrid. Halo Pro combines Fractional (Ablative) and Non-Ablative Wavelengths in order to treat aging skin. A fractional laser uses a fractionated method to therapeutically wound the skin- columns of skin are removed, leaving the skin surrounding each column intact to aid in healing. This process is also known as ablative, meaning to remove tissue. This is achieved with aRead More →

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Happy Monday y’all! I hope that those of you who are snowed in are staying warm and have plenty of snacks and fun Netflix to watch! In today’s post, I would love to present you with the best treatment options for acne scars. I see this a lot as a clinician, and here are the best treatments: Medical Microneedling Medical Microneedling, also known as Collagen Induction Therapy, is a treatment in which fine gauge needles (usually 9-12 needles per tip (which as disposable, one time use) are applied to the skin in a perfect pattern. This creates micro channels in the skin, which stay openRead More →

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  Happy Friday my loves! With the holiday season now upon us, I wanted to give you a very easy to use guide to downtime for all of your favorite pre-holiday beauty treatments! How long will it take your Botox to take effect before the office party, and can you get a laser treatment right before New Year’s Eve? I’ve got the scoop! Treatment                                               Days/Weeks Before Event: (When to Do) Facial (Basic-Exfoliation, Massage, Mask)                    Read More →

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Happy Monday and HAPPY OCTOBER! I can’t believe it’s Fall- I’m still getting used to the season change as a new southerner. The temperatures are still in the 80’s here!  This weekend I travelled with Tony to the Kiawah Island Golf Resort and Spa for his ACC Conference. It. Was. AMAZING! I’m going to take you along with me on my resort spa journey and share with you how to maximize your time when you visit a spa! Tip #1 Arrive very early It is customary to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your appointment time. Resort spas usually have incredible amenities to takeRead More →

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TGIF Loves!!! Today I am going to share my best tips for anti-aging of the BODY!  Treat it like the face Your body skin needs to be cleansed, exfoliated regularly, hydrated and protected from the sun and and elements, just like your face! I prefer to exfoliate my skin daily using a dry brush rather than using a sugar or salt scrub. (You can read my collab with The Klog on dry brushing here.) I can’t say enough about applying SPF daily on top of your body moisturizer, especially if you live in a warm climate where your arms and legs are exposed often. GetRead More →

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Dear Ashli, I was wondering if you had any advice regarding adult cystic acne due to hormonal changes (coming off of birth control, pregnancy, etc.) Thank you so much! Sincerely, Hormonalista Dear Hormonalista, I have SO many resources for you! One of the purposes of creating this blog was to make it a repository for useful and helpful information on various skin topics! Regarding adult female acne, last year I did a series with Dr. Shari Marchbein, Board Certified Dermatologist who specializes in treating adult female acne. You can read the posts here, and here.  As far as hormonal changes due to pregnancy, I answered oneRead More →

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Happy Monday y’all! To start your week, I have an interview with Emily Horwitz, CANS, RN and Master Injector Have you ever felt nervous to pursue injectables for fear of looking altered or different? Here, Emily guides us through finding a great injector and how this modality can enhance or restore your own unique beauty.  Read More →

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TGIF y’all!!! On Monday, we talked about Intrinsic Aging, or aging from within. Today, we’re going to discuss Extrinsic Aging, or aging from the enviornment. Extrinsic Aging refers to aging to the skin that is caused by the environment- UVA/UVB rays, pollution, smoke, and damage/trauma to the skin. 90% of Aging in the Skin is Photoaging 90% of aging that we see on the surface of the skin comes from UVA/UVB damage! This is a fantastic fact because it puts YOU in the driver’s seat. This kind of aging can be prevented! Wearing a broad spectrum SPF of at least 30 every day, staying in theRead More →