Walking in the Wind

Walking in the Wind

Walking in the wind is life

Against the gusts, the gales slow you

At your heels, it propels you

The difference is your direction

The storms always end

Yet somehow you arrive at your destination.

How do you choose to get there?

©Deirdre Haggerty 2024. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. It is unlawful to reproduce this article or any part without the author’s prior written permission and consent.

Post High School Options: Is Trade School, a Gap Year, College, or Hair School for You?

Post High School Options: Is Trade School, a Gap Year, College, or Hair School for You?

March is upon us. Are you weighing your post-high school educational options? Will you take a gap year for a much-needed break or head to a trade school, college, or hair school? There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Nor is any response incorrect. Only your choice will work for you. However, the following provides a little insight into helping make the decision right for you.

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Love is in the Hair, Eyes, Skin, and Lips: Best Beauty Products for Valentine’s Day

Love is in the Hair, Eyes, Skin, and Lips: Best Beauty Products for Valentine’s Day

Love is in the hair, eyes, skin, and lips for Valentine’s Day. Ask the Pro Stylist is offering some tried-and-true hair care and the best beauty product recommendations that will have your love interest begging for your attention.

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The Beauty in Aging

The Beauty in Aging

What is beautiful about getting old? Everything! As a woman in her mid-fifties, I can affirmatively declare there is beauty in aging. Unfortunately, some of our younger counterparts might not agree. Where is the attractiveness of maturing? From grey hair and wrinkles to wisdom, beauty is not only in the eye of the beholder but can be found within every crease. Each line tells a picturesque story and our journeys are stunning. We own each furrow and no one has the right to make us feel any less than what we’ve earned. Instead of advice on how to slow the aging process, or what products take years off, today I reclaim my beauty at 56 and want to empower you to do the same with my thoughts on aging, experience with ageism, women I admire, and health esteem tips.

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Nail Damage: How to Fix Damage to Fingernails from Trauma

Nail Damage: How to Fix Damage to Fingernails from Trauma

Nail damage due to trauma can be painful and unsightly. In addition, there is a risk of the fingernail or toenail completely falling off and never growing back. Due to an injury, my thumb on my right hand looked hideous. Fortunately, I could fix my thumbnail. However, this is not always the case. Learn how and why in today’s beauty how-to. Please note: the following blog post is not medical advice, nor should it be used in place of seeking professional help.

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What the Gainful Employment Rule Means for Cosmetology

What the Gainful Employment Rule Means for Cosmetology

The Gainful Employment Rule has come under scrutiny within the beauty industry. Especially, if one is listening only to the owners of private cosmetology schools. The overall gist of the directive is to protect student debt from reaching unaffordable heights and increase the transparency of for-profit educational institutions. However, not everyone thinks the GER properly reflects the beauty industry due to irregular income reporting. Please read further to learn information regarding the rule, and how this will impact cosmetology and cosmetology students.

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A Brazilian Blowout, Low Lights, & Clarifying Shampoo Question

A Brazilian Blowout, Low Lights, & Clarifying Shampoo Question

A reader has a question about hair coloring. Specifically, she wants to know what steps to follow for her Brazilian Blowout, low lights, and clarifying shampoo. Read on for my answer in this Wednesday’s Q&A.

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Dermatitis & Gel Nail Polish: Brands I Recommend for Skin Challenges

Dermatitis & Gel Nail Polish: Brands I Recommend for Skin Challenges

A reader wants to know what gel nail polish brands I recommend for dermatitis. Read further for suggestions to help with skin challenges in this Wednesday’s Q&A with Ask the Pro Stylist.

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New York Cosmetology State Board Exam Assistance: Cosmetology Tutor Information Update

New York Cosmetology State Board Exam Assistance: Cosmetology Tutor Information Update

For assistance with the New York Cosmetology State Board, please read the following update for cosmetology tutor information.

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Free Beauty Guide: Get Your Free Book Today

Free Beauty Guide: Get Your Free Book Today

How to Claim Your Beauty Guide

Do you want a free beauty guide that offers insight into cosmetology careers? Turn to the next page for instructions on how to claim your free book.

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Is Beauty School for You?

Is Beauty School for You?

Is beauty school for you? Finding the right cosmetology school takes more than a quick online search. The bigger the corporation, the better its marketing team. This means one beauty school will always pop up whether you search for hair, nails, or skin. So then, how do you find the best fit for your needs? Ask the Pro Stylist has published her first book: The Future Professional’s Guide to Cosmetology: Is Beauty School for You? Read on to learn how this guide can help you determine if Cosmetology School is in your cards and where to purchase my first venture!

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Beauty Tips for Younger-Looking Hair

Beauty Tips for Younger-Looking Hair

Need a few beauty tips for younger-looking hair? Are you ready to shave it all off? Wait! Hair ages like skin and as a result, make us appear older than we are. However, with a few beauty tips and the following advice, you can have younger-looking hair. If you are of a certain age and want luxurious locks, then read on for a youthful hair guide in today’s Q&A with Ask the Pro Stylist.

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Never Settle for Less Than Your Worth

Never Settle for Less Than Your Worth

Never Settle for Less Than Your Worth

What are you worth? In your hunt for employment do you hold out for the best salary, or take the first offer? Do you stay in a toxic work environment because you receive a paycheck? What is more valuable to you; money, family memories, or mental health?

Going a bit off-topic today, I am sharing my career dilemma as I search for the best job offer, and why it is necessary to decline anything less than your value. Today’s objective is to inspire readers with a few tips I employ that keep my motivation at its peak. My goal is to provide insight into my journey from toxic instability to positive permanence to encourage those in similar circumstances. Thanks to the love and support of my family, I will never settle for less than my worth!

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The Best Lash Extensions Come in a Tube

The Best Lash Extensions Come in a Tube

The Best Lash Extensions Come in a Tube

Avid readers know my obsession with eyelashes. However, I’ve given up the semi-permanent individuals or clusters and am returning to mascara. In my opinion, the best lash extensions come in a tube. Find out why with Ask the Pro Stylist in today’s favorite beauty product of the week.

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Cosmetology School: How to Find the Best Beauty School

Cosmetology School: How to Find the Best Beauty School

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Simple Employment Advice: Work Hard

Simple Employment Advice: Work Hard

Simple Employment Advice: Work Hard

My employment advice is to simply work hard. Hell must have frozen over because I am agreeing with Kim Kardashian. Nope, not a hater, just never a Kardashian fan. However, I always admired her business acumen and intelligence. She is studying to be a lawyer for Goodness sake. Kim K.’s guidance for women in business resonates with me. Find out why in today’s work advice with Ask the Pro Stylist.

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Why Eyelash Extensions Could Damage Your Natural Lashes

Why Eyelash Extensions Could Damage Your Natural Lashes

Why Eyelash Extensions Could Damage Your Natural Lashes

Eyelash extensions are eye opening; make us appear younger, and are sexy as hell. However, they could damage your natural lashes. Find out how to save your natural lashes in today’s beauty advice with Ask the Pro Stylist.

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Beauty School: Is Cosmetology For Me?

Beauty School: Is Cosmetology For Me?

Considering beauty school? Is a cosmetology program right for you? As the Executive Director of a popular cosmetology school, an educator, and a licensed cosmetologist, I can answer that question. Read on to see if you should enter beauty school.

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Hair Consultations are Important: Consult Your Stylist for Chemical Questions

Hair Consultations are Important: Consult Your Stylist for Chemical Questions

Hair Consultations are Important: Consult Your Stylist for Chemical Questions

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Yes, hair consultations are important. Therefore, consult your stylist for chemical questions regarding your hair.  Because, I will never advocate for the at-home, kitchen-sink stylist. You aren’t trained. Sorry, the hard truth might hurt. So, find out why I am so harsh on this week’s question for Ask the Pro Stylist.

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The Beauty of Aging: “I am Woman”

The Beauty of Aging: “I am Woman”

The beauty of aging: “I am strong, I am invincible, I am woman!” Helen Reddy’s lyrics resonate as I finish my Master’s Degree in English at ASU and reflect upon one of my last literature courses this semester. The final book focusing on WWII is a resounding recollection of the strength of women, which only deepens my resolve to evolve to be the best I can be. “I CAN DO ANYTHING!”

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Beauty Pageants, Feminism And Trump; You Might be Surprised (or not): Book Review

Beauty Pageants, Feminism And Trump; You Might be Surprised (or not): Book Review

What do beauty pageants, feminism, and Trump have in common? You might be surprised by the answer, or not, found in the following, highly recommended book by Hilary Levey Friedman. Grab your copy today and head to the beach for a great summer read!

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Eyelash Extensions: To Lash or Not to Lash if You’re Over 40

Eyelash Extensions: To Lash or Not to Lash if You’re Over 40

Are eyelash extensions on your “I want to, but am not sure list?” If you are over 40 you might be wondering if they are worth it. I say, “YES!” DO IT!” Find out why in today’s Q&A with Ask the Pro Stylist.

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How Microneedling Works to Give Your Skin a Youthful Appearance

How Microneedling Works to Give Your Skin a Youthful Appearance

Microneedling might just be the Fountain of Youth, or at least a collagen boost to promote anti-aging. Look at my before and after photos after just one procedure to see the benefits. Then, read on to find out why Lutronic GENIUS is this Friday’s Favorite beauty procedure of the week.

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French Gel Manicure Maintenance: How to Keep Your White Bright

French Gel Manicure Maintenance: How to Keep Your White Bright

French gel manicure maintenance is simple when you aren’t using hair color. Find out how to keep your white bright in today’s Q&A with Ask the Pro Stylist.

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Hair Color Suggestions That Make You Look Younger

Hair Color Suggestions That Make You Look Younger

Do you need hair color suggestions that make you look younger? Perhaps you read Friday’s product selections to brighten gray hair and saw my remark about aging. If not, this week’s Q&A with Ask the Pro Stylist is from a “young-older woman” that wants my hair color opinion.

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Five Best Products to Brighten Curly Gray Hair You’ll Love

Five Best Products to Brighten Curly Gray Hair You’ll Love

Five best products that brighten curly gray hair will also hydrate. While it is great to have bright locks, your curls also need moisture to help the shine pop. Find out what Ask the Pro Stylist recommends for you in this Friday’s Favorite beauty product of the week!

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Are You Confused About Keratin Treatments and Hair Color: Advice to Ease Your Chemical Questions?

Are You Confused About Keratin Treatments and Hair Color: Advice to Ease Your Chemical Questions?

Are you confused about keratin treatments and hair color? It appears many are, and rightfully so. If you aren’t a professional and are receiving information from a stylist that isn’t full of details, you might be in a head spin. Additionally, there are many online fakes who profess to give the right answers. But, sadly, they just add to the confusion. So, today I hope to put to rest some misinformation with another Q&A from Ask the Pro Stylist.

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How Was Your Weight Gain During Lockdown? Find Out Where You Stand in This Pandemic Beauty Survey

How Was Your Weight Gain During Lockdown? Find Out Where You Stand in This Pandemic Beauty Survey

How was your weight gain during lock down? Did you pack on the pounds? What other unhealthy habits did you acquire or lose? Find out in the following pandemic beauty survey conducted by Advanced Dermatology.

Photo Courtesy of Advanced Dermatology

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Why Occlusive Argan Oil Works to Moisturize Aging Skin

Why Occlusive Argan Oil Works to Moisturize Aging Skin

Occlusive Argan oil works to moisturize aging skin. Additionally, it is the perfect accompaniment to your skincare regimen that provides that dewy glow. Find out what occlusive Argan oil is and which beauty product I recommend to hydrate dry skin in this week’s favorite for Friday.

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Coloring Hair At Home: Help Me Lighten My Hair From Dark To Light

Coloring Hair At Home: Help Me Lighten My Hair From Dark To Light

Coloring hair at home is an absolute no for me. I do not encourage it. Regardless of the brand, there will inevitably be a costly error. Find out why in today’s Q&A with Ask the Pro Stylist.

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Cosmetology Tutor Deirdre Haggerty Available For New York Cosmetology State Board Exam

Cosmetology Tutor Deirdre Haggerty Available For New York Cosmetology State Board Exam

Deirdre Haggerty is a cosmetology tutor as well as author and owner of Ask the Pro Stylist. If you need help for the New York Cosmetology State Board Exam read further.

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Beauty Trends For The New Year: Bouncy Waves With CHI Spin N Curl

Beauty Trends For The New Year: Bouncy Waves With CHI Spin N Curl

One of the hottest beauty trends for the new year gives bouncy waves with simpler curling. Because of the pandemic, more women are taking up styling at home. Thanks to CHI Spin N Curl, bouncy waves are easily attainable. Find out why in this week’s beauty product review.

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Best Gift Idea For Him: Seats Down He Will Love This Christmas Present

Best Gift Idea For Him: Seats Down He Will Love This Christmas Present

Best Gift Idea for Him: Seats Down You Will Love This Christmas Gift Idea

The best gift for him this Christmas is seats down a must-buy. Find out which Christmas gift idea is tops for this beauty blogger in the weekly Ask the Pro Stylist Friday Favorite.

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At Home Hair Color Tips: Coloring Salt And Pepper Hair Light Or Medium Blonde

At Home Hair Color Tips: Coloring Salt And Pepper Hair Light Or Medium Blonde

At Home Hair Color Tips: Coloring Salt And Pepper Hair Light Or Medium Blonde

At home hair color tips are again at the forefront of today’s Q&A with Ask the Pro Stylist.  A reader wants to know the best way to color her salt and pepper hair to light/medium blonde.

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Maskne Help: Treatment For Mask Acne On Aging Skin

Maskne Help: Treatment For Mask Acne On Aging Skin

Maskne Help: Treatment For Mask Acne On Aging Skin

By now you have experienced maskne; mask acne from prolonged wearing of face coverings. Fortunately, there is help. However, aging skin requires a little extra TLC. Discover what to do in today’s beauty product review of the week .

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Straightening Fine Hairline Curls: Dos & Don’ts For At-Home Care

Straightening Fine Hairline Curls: Dos & Don’ts For At-Home Care

Straightening fine hairline curls have significant dos and don’ts. Find out what to do in this week’s Q&A with Ask the Pro Stylist.

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Why Magnetic Eyelashes Are This Friday’s Favorite Beauty Product Of The Week

Why Magnetic Eyelashes Are This Friday’s Favorite Beauty Product Of The Week

Why Magnetic Eyelashes Are This Friday’s Favorite Beauty Product Of The Week

Magnetic eyelashes are a must-have beauty product for those less adept at applying false ones. Eylure is this Friday’s Favorite. Find out why in Ask the Pro Stylist’s weekly beauty product review.

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Same Day Hair Color And Keratin, A Popular Hair Service Question

Same Day Hair Color And Keratin, A Popular Hair Service Question

Same Day Hair Color And Keratin, A Popular Hair Service Question

Is a same day hair color and keratin possible? Of course, it is. Find the answer to a popular hair service question in today’s Q&A with Ask the Pro Stylist.

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Cyber Monday Luxury Beauty Gift Ideas From Neiman Marcus

Cyber Monday Luxury Beauty Gift Ideas From Neiman Marcus

Cyber Monday Luxury Beauty Gift Ideas

Cyber Monday is upon us, with more shoppers likely bringing historic sales than Black Friday. For luxury beauty gift ideas turn to Neiman Marcus, having recently unveiled its iconic Christmas Book.

Photo Courtesy of Neiman Marcus PR Cyber Monday Luxury Gift Ideas

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Bb Glow Product Review: Why Bumble and Bumble’s Glow is Friday’s Favorite Haircare

Bb Glow Product Review: Why Bumble and Bumble’s Glow is Friday’s Favorite Haircare

Friday’s Favorite Haircare

This week’s Bb Glow product review is my go-to haircare. It is a must for styling and sexy blowouts that last. Read today’s assessment why Bumble and Bumble’s Thermal Protection Mist and Bond-Building Styler are this Friday’s favorite.

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At Home Fashion Color Correction: How to Remove Violet

At Home Fashion Color Correction: How to Remove Violet

At Home Fashion Color Correction: How to Remove Violet

For at home fashion color correction, we turn back the clock a few years to my time teaching at Paul Mitchell. A reader wants advice to correct faded violet in today’s Q&A with Ask the Pro Stylist!

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Employment Tips: Advice to Get Hired in the Beauty Industry

Employment Tips: Advice to Get Hired in the Beauty Industry

Employment Tips: Advice to Get Hired in the Beauty Industry

It might seem early for employment tips right now. Especially as the country is in a major crisis and people are dying. However, I am trying to be positive and looking forward to getting back to work. As I am sure you are. But, if you do not have a job to go back to, I have advice to get you hired in the beauty industry.

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Staying Beautiful During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Staying Beautiful During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Staying Beautiful During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Staying beautiful during the Coronavirus pandemic might be at the bottom of your to-do list. With teaching kids at home and loss of incomes, why would your beauty regimen be of concern? However, too many hair and nail salons are staying open under the advice of state and country-wide social distancing. And this is simply unsafe. Therefore, if you must color and cut your hair or do your nails, I have some tips to help you through this difficult time.

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Lip Lines Eraser Plumps and Hydrates Naturally

Lip Lines Eraser Plumps and Hydrates Naturally

Lip Lines Eraser Plumps and Hydrates Naturally

Lip lines got you down? Turn that frown around and smile with a new beauty product that combats unsightly lip lines. Find it in this week’s beauty review

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Best Gluten-Free Lipstick That Hydrates Is Friday’s Favorite Beauty Pick

Best Gluten-Free Lipstick That Hydrates Is Friday’s Favorite Beauty Pick

Best Gluten-Free Lipstick That Hydrates Is Friday’s Favorite Beauty Pick

The best gluten-free lipstick that also hydrates is this Friday’s favorite beauty pick of the week. Why gluten-free for cosmetics? Find out in today’s beauty review.

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Shimmering Highlighter Quad Perfect For New Year’s Eve: Beauty Review

Shimmering Highlighter Quad Perfect For New Year’s Eve: Beauty Review

Today’s beauty review is of a shimmering highlighter quad from Osmosis Colour, ideal for New Year’s Eve. Add just the right amount of sparkle as you ring in the new year with 4 hot shades. Learn how in this week’s Friday favorite.

Shimmering Highlighter Quad Perfect for New Year’s Eve: Beauty Review

TGIF beautiful. Since it is Friday, it is once again beauty product review time with Ask the Pro Stylist. This week’s fave is brand new from Osmosis Colour. Enjoy the launch of their shimmering Highlighter Quad for $34!

Makeup Launch – Osmosis Highlighter Quad – Shimmer Palette

To start, this gorgeous, gluten-free highlighter collection features 4 illuminating shades. Each one contains an antioxidant-rich, hydrating mineral formula. As a result, it gives high impact and a luminous glow.

Features & Benefits of Shimmering Highlighter

To begin, the shimmering highlighter quad features Rose (a blush shimmer). Also, Pearl (a pale nude shimmer) with Bronze (a copper shimmer) for added glow. And finally, Gold (a pale-yellow shimmer) for warmth.

In addition, each has an antioxidant-rich, hydrating mineral formula. All shades in the Osmosis Colour Highlighting Quad include Moringa Seed Oil, aka the miracle tree. The oil extracted from it is rich in phytonutrients, which provide major beauty benefits for the skin.

Additionally, it’s antibacterial and antimicrobial qualities help keep skin blemish free. What’s more, its powerful antioxidants protect skin by neutralizing pollutants and free-radicals.

Best yet, this miracle oil even slows the speed of premature aging! As a result, you will look beautiful and radiant while providing nourishment to the skin.

Highlighter That Does it All

Perfect for the cheekbones, temples, bridge of nose, and eyes. Easily swirl a blend of all 4 illuminating shades or choose individual colors for different areas.

Makeup Tips

BRONZE – Use as a shimmery bronzer or to add a glow to the skin

ROSE – A pretty, pink poppy blush, use on lower lip to make it appear larger

PEARL – Apply in the inner corner of the eyes to make them appear brighter, then blend at the top of the cupid’s bow for an enhanced, larger lip

GOLD – Place in the center of the lid to make the eyes appear larger

Where to Purchase

Get your New Year’s Eve shimmering highlighter quad at https://www.osmosisskincare.com/HighlightingQuad.aspx?cn=results. Price: $34

Happy Styling!
For more beauty product reviews like today’s shimmering highlighter quad visit next Friday.  If you have a question or a product for review, please email me at asktheprostylist@gmail.com. Until then, happy styling!

©Deirdre Haggerty, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. It is unlawful to reproduce this article or any part therein without prior written permission and consent from the author.