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Blog, Lifestyle · October 17, 2017

Meet Samantha

How do I know Samantha?

Long story short, I met Samantha in college when I was planning on joining a Sorority. Instantly after we met we knew we would be lifelong friends! Samantha became my big sister in Chi Omega at George Mason University and now we’re going on 10+ years of friendship!

meet samantha

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1.  Tell me a little bit about yourself and about your business.

I am a Registered Dietitian by day, Makeup Artist and Hairstylist by night! I started my business 4 years ago after doing makeup for a friend’s wedding. It grew by word of mouth from there!

2. Us moms never have enough time to get ready. What are some of your tips to a quick makeup routine but looking fresh, flawless and ready to go!

My go-to quick makeup routine consists of a light coverage foundation blended with a damp, flat top kabuki brush for fast, even application; bronzer under my jawline, cheekbones and hairline, mascara; and chapstick. Takes about 3 minutes!

kabuki brush

 – What about quick hair styling tricks?
For long hair- the messy top knot is in and takes seconds to do! Hair in a pony on top of your head, wrap the hair around itself to form a bun without twisting the tail (gives it more height). Use four bobby pins to secure. Gently pulling the tight hair in front of the bun will give you some extra volume. Spray and it will last all day!

For short hair- straighten the ends so they don’t flip in or out. Looks like you “did” your hair and only takes a minute!

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3. We also never get enough sleep in those first few months so let’s throw that out the window. What are some other ways to get glowing skin and reduce those puffy eyes?
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate- In (diet) and out (i.e. moisturizer)! Avoiding salty foods (especially at night) and drinking plenty of water throughout the day will keep puffy eyes at bay. A cold compress or chilled spoons will also bring down facial swelling. 

 

4. What are five beauty essentials you cannot live without (budget friendly)?
1. MASCARA! My current favorite is Tarte’s “tarteist”. But Maybelline’s “Great Lash” (green and pink) is my tried and true budget friendly version.
mascaramascara
2. Too Faced’s Chocolate bronzer. Get the travel size instead of buying the regular size because you don’t need much (and it is significantly cheaper)! Travel size will last you FOREVER (aka at least a year).  
bronzer
 
3. Burt’s Bees Lip Balm. 
chapstick
 
4. Perfect Hair Day dry shampoo- you don’t need much so use sparingly to really get your money’s worth. This stuff is AMAZING!!! My hair feels clean and it gives me volume and a little texture… which my oily, sad hair doesn’t usually have! I prefer how my hair feels when I use this than when I’ve just washed it. Only dry shampoo I would ever swear by.
shampoo

5. AHHH what to choose for the last one… ?! I must go with NYX Liquid suede cream lipstick– I love ALL the colors, but soft spoken is my fav for every day. The color lasts FOREVER, as in a full 8 hour day through breakfast and lunch. They are very inexpensive! lipstick
5. Let’s say we haven’t had time to wash our hair in a few days (or a week)… what are some products you can suggest to hide the “unwashed hair look.”

See #4. Perfect Hair Day dry shampoo… I LOVE it! Also, see above re: messy top bun! Hides it well!

 

 
 Follow Samantha here:

Instagram: @samantharonkrd

Contact Samantha here:
Email: samantha.gaylord@gmail.com

Examples of Samantha’s Work

  instagram before and after
*After photo taken by Candice Adelle Photography

before and after before and after

 
 

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Comments

  1. Jenny Avitabile says

    October 17, 2017 at 4:23 pm

    All good advice! Thank you Sam! Living Proof is my favorite dry shampoo too. It’s awesome! And I love the tip about the travel size. Never would’ve guessed that.

    Reply
    • Confetti Girl Diaries says

      March 22, 2018 at 11:07 am

      Yes! We love that dry shampoo too!

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