Beauty Blunders, mistakes and disasters alike, are experiences we have all had as beauty lovers. Whether you found yourself with lipstick all over your teeth in a photograph, or mascara running down your face, beauty blunders are always something you conscientiously recall. Beauty Gala has compiled a list of the Top 5 Beauty Blunders (in no particular order), which consist of the most common beauty mistakes and disasters that cosmetic wearers make. Inside, we’ve included unflattering photographs of each, and tips on how to turn your beauty blunder into a beauty wonder. read more…

I get asked a lot of questions about how I achieve a clean, professional looking manicure at home. I have heard from women that they end up with nothing but a mess, both on their nail, and to clean-up. While my routine is certainly nothing revolutionary, I thought I would make a video tutorial showing you the various steps to achieve a clean, easy manicure at home. Inside, I also included a brief list of every product I used, and where you can purchase these items. So go ahead and read more…

Making your own lip gloss, and customizing your own colors is as easy as counting to three! No, really…with only a couple of basic ingredients you can play Mad Scientist in your bathroom with your cosmetics, and customize the perfect shade for yourself. To learn how easy this is, read more…

Artificial nails have come a long way since even I was a teenager, with brands like Nailene creating gorgeously natural looking artificial nails that can be applied quickly and easily. My thirteen year old niece, Destinee, wanted to spend some of her savings money towards gel nails at the nail salon. After convincing her to let me apply Nailene’s Nail Couture Artificial Nails on her, she is beyond happy that she did not spend her money on those gel nails. She loved the funky design, and how natural the nails looked on her. To learn the proper steps to getting a perfect finish to your artificial nails, read more…

Learning how to properly treat pimples is the foundation of any great makeup routine: Makeup looks great on healthy, confident skin. Even more important, is not just learning how to properly treat pimples, but learning how to prevent them, the basics of pimples, and why they form. For your crash course in pimples, read more…

Makeup brushes come in all different shapes, sizes, brands, and most importantly, prices. As a consumer, how do you pick apart what brushes are the basic staples of a makeup routine? Beauty Gala brings you a Beauty Encyclopedia article about what makeup brushes are basic staples in a makeup kit for your face and for your eyes. We keep in mind that every makeup lover has a different budget, so this article suggests both drugstore accessible and high end makeup brushes. To watch the video, and see a rundown of the brushes mentioned, as well as what brands of makeup brushes we love here at Beauty Gala, read more…

At this point, we are all fairly aware that the suns rays pose risks to our skin and even more importantly, to our health. But do you know the fundamentals of sunscreen? To learn the basics of protecting yourself, read more…

Applying blush is a simple, fast way to give life to your skin and smile, but many women do not feel comfortable in their ability to apply it correctly. After having several requests on how to properly apply blush, I knew I had to add it to the Beauty Gala Beauty Encyclopedia. If you’d like to watch a video tutorial, as well as read more tips, read more…

Contouring is one of makeup artistry’s oldest secrets. Everyone from Marilyn Monroe to supermodels of modern day have gotten contoured during their makeup sessions. Body contouring is popular during photo shoots where skin will be shown, while facial contouring is used for portraits. Contouring is a way to trick the human eye into making your facial features look different without having plastic surgery. It can be used to slim the nose and forehead, create sculpted cheekbones, erase a double chin, and make lips look larger. If you’d like to watch a video tutorial on how to properly execute this technique on yourself, read more…

Beauty Gala’s new feature column, “Beauty Encyclopedia” is your new how-to guide on beauty basics. Look for this column to contain helpful videos and tips on basic beauty principles and applications. To kick things off, we are going to show you how to properly apply false eyelashes. So many of my girl friends would love to wear false eyelashes but actually fear them! Beauty Gala is here to show you that anyone can apply and wear false eyelashes with great ease. To watch our how-to video, as well as read more tips, and see where you can buy the materials for this look, read more…