Local Port Moody hair stylist, Shawna Russel from Lox Hair Studio came to me with a great idea. She wanted to enter a local hair competition and asked me to do the makeup for it. I gladly said YES! We added model Pam Starcevich to the picture and got amazing results. In the end we [...]
Do you live in Vancouver and need a bikini wax or brazilian wax?! Summer is all about going to the beach, wearing bikinis and looking good… so why not get rid of that unwanted hair down there? Don’t worry, you can relax and take a deep breath… Waxing can be virtually painless and quick! And [...]
I have been getting asked a lot how I did my hair this way… So watch and you will see!! These “summer beach waves” were created with a 1 inch ceramic curler from Babyliss Pro, which I got from a beauty supply store in Vancouver. It took me under 10 minutes and I didn’t need [...]
If you have a 3 prong, you can create these summer beach waves no problem. It only takes a half hour or less, especially since I didn’t hold the 3 prong too long on my hair… I didn’t want a “deep crimped” look. I got my Hot Tools ceramic 3 prong from a beauty supply [...]
Model Parsoua / Photographer Andrew Kruse / Hair Stylist Brendan Hopwood / MUA Mika Does Makeup (of course!) This makeup look I did on Parsoua was something that came to me when I saw that her hair could be made into a massive afro. I wanted to stretch the green all the way to her [...]
To get a teased, volumized, pompadour hair look without a plastic bumpit, all you need is a comb/brush, couple bobby pins, & a can of aerosol hairspray! Start at the crown of the head and gather together a small section of hair… (try measuring from the peak of your eyebrows.) Tease hair from the root [...]
Raggedy Anne Doll Makeup by Mika Does Makeup Photographer: Lloyd K. Barnes, Model: Siri On model Siri, I started with basic priming, moisturizing and foundation to match her skin colour. Then I added a lid primer (Rubenesque Cream Shadow from MAC) before I applied the bright green eyeshadow(Bitter from MAC). I then placed individual false [...]
Ganguro (aka Gyaru or Yamanba) Fashions of Japan I just got back from my travels in Japan and these Ganguro girls/boys are definately a dying breed. This Japanese “modern-age fashion/makeup style” became popular in the late 90′s around the Shibuya district of Tokyo. This trend was mostly worn by young girls in their teens to early 20′s (although I did [...]
I’ve been out researching new beauty and makeup products for fall this year and have come across a few that really caught my eye… Here they are!!! By Mika Does Makeup This is a waterproof moisturizing high pigment concealer in a formula with huge doses of Vitamin K plus A,C, and E. Reduces extreme discoloration and puffiness. [...]
Vancouver photoshoot with model Parsuoa, makeup artist Mika Does Makeup, videographer DJ Marz, photographer on set Lloyd K. Barnes. Mika Does Makeup carefully applies blood red lipstick (MAC lipstick colour “Dubonnet”) on Parsuoa.
How to Apply Individual Cluster False Eyelashes by Mika Does Makeup Hello, I’m Mika from MikaDoesMakeup.Com and I’ll be showing you how to apply Individual Cluster False Eyelashes on my lovely model, Parsuoa. First you pick up your Individual Cluster False Eyelashes from the loose end with a pair of tweezers (I used QUO). Then you will [...]
What are the Procedures and Benefits to Eyelash and Eyebrow Tinting? Is it Safe? The process to Tinting your Eyelashes and/or Eyebrows is safe, inexpensive, painless and easy. The product I use is a specially made vegetable dye to tint your lashes which means it is definately safe around your eyes. There are a range of colors to [...]
The Most Frequently Asked Questions on Wedding Day Makeup: “Bridal/Wedding Makeup Q&A”: What makeup brands do you use? I mostly use MAC makeup, since I have a very generous discount there, and they frequently launch new makeup lines as well as have a variety of colours and products suitable for all skin tones/types! I also use Kryolan, Cinema Secrets, [...]
The setting was a busy West End sidewalk on a sunny summer day in Vancouver…. The stunning model was Kortney Krystik… The photographer, talented David Dolsen… Who else? This was a whole day of makeup, modelling and shooting… With 3 different looks. The first makeup look that I applied on Kortney started off light and natural, with a focus on her [...]
Do you ever wonder how to create that precious and gorgeous “Natural Beauty” look? Well, it takes more than being just a natural beauty… Especially when you find amazing photos of models in magazines and think they are always naturally that flawless. It sometimes takes a makeup artist, a hairstylist, photographer and maybe even some photoshop to get that “Flawless” [...]
Listen up Ladies! The new Makeup Trends for Fall 2009 are in!! If you want to accentuate your Lips use bright, bold and rich hues such as orange, purple, fuschia, red or pink! Just remember to keep your eye makeup light and natural when using a bright lipstick shade. (Here is a pic of Scarlet Johansen wearing the bright red lipstick.) If [...]
I recently collaborated with model Chanty, and photographer Lloyd K. Barnes to create a “Poison Ivy” makeup look for a Vancouver Photoshoot. For the “Poison Ivy” makeup I used all MAC Products starting with the Fix+Spray and Primer for the base. Then I used the NW35 moisture select foundation and NW30 concealer. I used a [...]
I recently had the pleasure of working with Country Singer AJ Woodworth and talented photographer Lisa Bettany, along with Ryland Haggis. I started with the makeup for AJ, beginning with a MAC primer and foundation, bronzing powder, then signature smoky eye, along with sultry strip eyelashes and pale lips to create her always beautiful and flawless look. AJ wore a cute full [...]
I was recently shopping at Sephora in Pacific Centre, our latest edition of coolness to our city… And I stumbled upon a unique Limited Edition Sephora Favorites Lashstash Mascara Deluxe Sampler box set (including 11 mascaras). It is AMAZING. You can test out all of Sephora’s most popular mascaras there ever was, in one cute gift box. It [...]
I recently was the makeup artist for another Vancouver shoot with the fabulous guys from Hilight Photography, as well as Kanography. These guys are awesome, and really know how to have fun! They had a wicked set up with lights, cameras and music!! The model was Devan and the scene was at beautiful and sunny Lost Lagoon in Stanley [...]
It was crazy at the Sephora store in Pacific Centre, Vancouver on opening day.
What is a Yamamba/Ganguro Girl? Well, I wanted to know too, so I did some research. I was looking around on the web and saw endless photos of Japanese girls with pounds of bronzer on their face and loads of black AND white eyeliner/eyeshadow with white lipstick. It was almost like the Harajuku Girls but dipped in Malibu. [...]
On June 6, my best friend/roommate Tina and I collaborated with photographer Lloyd K. Barnes to create a beach photoshoot at English Bay. I did my own makeup and Tina helped me poof my hair up a lot with massive amounts of Sebastion shaper plus Hairspray. I did Tina’s makeup with all MAC products, and we didn’t really do her [...]