Makeup By Kim Porter

Review: Dyanna Spa Brazilian Wax

In my post last week, Still Searching… The Ultimate, Superb & Affordable Waxing Place I mentioned I would try Dyanna Spa since I read some good reviews from fellow bloggers.  Needless to say, I tried this spot out, and I wasn’t impressed.  Sorry!  The job was done & yes it was painless, it was  just not great.  Plus, my waxer made me bleed.

Shobha Threading & Waxing is still #1

Why’d this place not impress me?

Things that bothered me…

Customer Service is extremely important, especially when you’re going to a place such as a spa because of the intimate services they provide.   The front desk personnel, who is the 1st person you meet at any spa or salon should set the the tone for your visit that day.  I must say, the woman I met last Thursday, November 4, 2010, barely looked at me, didn’t greet me, and was just cold.  I don’t know if she was having a bad day or just doesn’t like her job, but that’s not my issue. Greet me with a smile & “Hello how may I help you?” So they lose points there.

Trimming -Usually, if someone has gone a while between waxes the place will trim you.  Dyanna spa did not do that.  The woman who did the wax at Dyanna just stated “Don’t wait so long next time.”  No, lady you’re supposed to trim!

She left hairs! Before we began she asked me if I wanted it all gone. I replied ‘YES’  So, why did I still have hair in my crack?!  When I go to Shobha they don’t leave one strand of hair.  Usually, I’m given a mirror to see how the job went.  They didn’t do that here.  When I reached home, I of course examined myself, and noticed the left over hairs.

She used tweezers – After a wax is complete there may be a few stray hairs left that should be removed.  Dyanna Spa used tweezers to remove the strays. I’m used to getting those strays threaded, which is more sanitary (and less painful) than using a tweezer that could have been used on who knows who.

No cold compress! There was no cold compress used after the wax, which I am used to.  A cold compress relieves swelling and redness after the wax.  I’m pregnant.  Down south tends to be a whole lot more sensitive than when not pregnant.  Something should have been used.

No anti-inflammatory cream (hydrocortisone) applied to help soothe skin.  The only thing that the waxing lady did do was take a piece of tissue paper (the kind that protects the table) with baby oil on it to remove the excess wax.

No aftercare instructions. I know that I am not a 1st time waxer BUT, what if I wanted to be reminded about what I should and shouldn’t do after my wax.  I mean I do have pregnancy brain so I forget a lot.

*Waxer I used at Dyanna Spa was Lana. Alla, who was recommended to me & I was told I was going to get wasn’t there.

Will I go back?

Probably not.

Disclaimer:  This is an honest review of my experience at Dyanna Spa.  This was not a free service; all services were paid for by me.

Clarisonic Opal Giveaway!

Hey ladies,

I just wanted to inform you about the Clarisonic Opal giveaway that the Skinstore is hosting.

They will give away a new Clarisonic Opal Sonic Infusion system, a $245 value – once a day for 23 days!

About the Clarisonic Opal: It instantly hydrates, smoothes and brightens the appearance of the eye area, visibly improving fine lines, under-eye puffiness, and dark circles.

Click Here to Enter

Rules:

– Just answer one question

– Just one entry per person, please. You will be included in every daily drawing occurring after the date of entry.

First drawing will take place on November 9, 2010.  Contest Ends December 1, 2010.

Berries are “it” for the season…Fuschia too!

Here are a few of my favorite berry and fuschia lippies.

Left - Right: MAC Show Orchid, MAC Girl About Town, MAC Smoked Purple, MAC Wrong Spell L/G

Swatches of the above items

Left - Right: MAC Show Orchid, MAC Girl About Town, MAC Smoked Purple, MAC Wrong Spell

This is NYX Cosmetics Black Label Lipstick #17 – Chloe (I de-potted it)

This is actually a little similar to Show Orchid.  I’d say a good dupe for it.

NYX Chloe Lipstick

What are your favorite berry and fuschia lippies?

FOTD: 1st Time I Felt Like Putting on Makeup in A while

Sorry, this is the only picture I took yesterday.  I was too busy yesterday to take any close-ups of my eyes etc.  I will re-create the look and possibly do a video when I have time.

I was finally able to use the two pigments I purchased from the Venomous Villains Collection.  I really like Push the Edge Pigment.

Eyes:

Benefit Stay Don’t Stray Primer

Melon Pigment (inner corner – 1/3 of eye)

Push the Edge Pigment (outer corner)

Embark (Crease)

NYX Felt Tip Eye Liner Black

Brow:

Chestnut L/P

Embark E/S

Show-Off Brow Gel

Face:

Make Up For Ever All Mat Primer

Cover FX Matte FX Primer Powder

Face Atelier Pro Ultra Foundation #’s 10 & 11.

MAC NC45 & NC50 Studio Finish Concealer

Push the Edge Pigment

Cheeks:

Dirty Plum Blush

Lips:

Show Orchard L/S (inner lip)

Smoked Purple L/S Matte (outer lip)

Don’t forget to Enter My Giveaways!

Open Internationally – Makeup & Two Tickets to the Yagolicious Beauty Affair Dec 16, 2010

US Residents Only –  Win a bottle of Eucerin Daily Skin Balance Body Lotion  & HandCrème.