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Jobs, jobs, jobs!

Interested in working for Sydney’s leading lash and brow salon? We offer great conditions, a friendly environment and ongoing training.

We have the following positions available:

Casual Lash Technician – Parramatta

Experienced lash technician needed. Must be able to work Saturdays. Email Merryn at merryn@alwayselegant.com.au your resume and any pictures of your work with the email subject heading ‘Casual Lash Technician’.

Salon Manager – Parramatta

In-cubicle manager with experience required. Email Merryn at merryn@alwayselegant.com.au your resume and explain in your email why you are the best person for the role. Please put in the email subject heading ‘Salon Manager’.

Full Time Lash Technician – Bondi Junction

Experienced lash technician needed for permanent full time role. Must be able to work Saturdays. Email Merryn at merryn@alwayselegant.com.au your resume and any pictures of your work with the email subject heading ‘Full Time Lash Technician’.

The history of eyelash extensions

Have you ever wondered who invented eyelash extensions and when they become fashionable? Eyelash extensions developed on from false lashes, or ‘strip lashes’. False lashes were recorded as first worn by actress Seena Owen in the film Intolerance [pictured above] in 1916 at the film’s director, D.W. Griffith’s, request. These false lashes were made by human hair by hand, woven onto gauze by a wig maker. The wig maker’s name is unknown.

False lashes were quickly adopted by many women into their make up routines and are still in favour by some today.

It may be no coincidence eyelash extensions gained popularity in Hollywood as a replacement for false lashes at the start of high-definition film and television at the beginning of the 21^st century. They also suit an active lifestyle and the fashion around it which is a growing trend this century. Some one mention active wear?

Eyelash extensions are on when you get out of bed, while you are working out, swimming, showering, you name it, at any time of the day. Beauty in 2016 is about naturalness and reducing daily make up routines.

To meet these demands, lash extensions began to appear as a service in beauty salons at the same time, in the beginning of the noughties. It’s hard to find an indisputable source on when and where they were invented; however, most agree they have been around since the mid 1980’s and first appeared in Japan or Korea.

Lash Extensions in Australia

Lash salons and technicians began to emerge in Australia around 2005. There are many more today and many general service beauty salons also include this service as part of their menu. Its popularity continues to increase.

 Celebrities and Eyelash Extensions

Many celebrities have been snapped wearing eyelash extensions off-screen including Julianne Moore, Angelina Jolie, Katy Perry and Gwen Stefani.

Get the most out of your spray tan

If it’s your first time for a spray tan or you’ve been going for some time these tips and tricks will help you get the most out of your spray tan.

What to do before your spray tan

Wax or shave at least 24 hours before your spray tan to allow your pores to close and skin to settle back down.

On the day of your spray tan you may want to exfoliate your skin, especially dry areas of your body like your elbows, knees and heels. Don’t use an oil based scrub.

What to do at your spray tan appointment

Try to come to your booking free of any moisturisers, deodorant, lotions, perfumes or sprays. They may act as a barrier and prevent your tan from adhering as much as it could. If it’s been unavoidable, let your technician know and they will give you a moistened towel to wipe yourself down.

Wear loose clothing after your appointment. Pants and a long sleeve top is best because it minimises skin to skin contact. If it’s a very hot day you may want bring a towel to lay on your car seat if you are driving to stop any bronzer from transferring onto your seat.

Let your spray tanner know how strong a tan you are after, whether you want a bronzer and when you will be able to shower. A bronzer will give you immediate colour while you are waiting for the tan to develop. Your spray tanner will select the right tan for your skin tone and based on the factors above.

You will be advised when you can shower. Black Magic tans will not leave you feeling sticky and your skin will feel the same afterwards as it did before the tan. Any bronzer that may rub off onto your clothes will wash out.

While your spray tan is developing

Your spray tanner will advise you when you can shower to get your individual desired results. This will depend on the tan’s development speed that has been selected, your colour tone and the desired depth of the tan. Your therapist will also take into consideration when you will be able to shower as some of us need to return to work afterwards!

Avoid getting wet or doing anything that will make you work up a sweat.

Your tan will take 1 to 8 hours to develop.

Showering after your spray tan

Follow your tanning technician’s instructions when you can shower. This will vary depending on the type of tan that has been applied and your desired look.

For Express and Rapid Tans lightly rinse your body for 30 seconds. Don’t use a washer or any soaps because your tan will continue to develop after you have rinsed off your bronzer.

For 8 Hour and Overnight Tans shower as normal.

You’ll see the bronzer wash off down into the shower. This is just the bronzer and your tan is still developing. Pat dry.

Maintaining your spray tan

Moisturising is your best friend. Check your soap or shampoo doesn’t contain sulphates because these can strip your tan prematurely. Swimming in chlorine can also cause your tan to fade earlier than it would normally so use Tan Lock to stop this from happening.

Your tan will last 7 to 10 days depending on aftercare. Black Magic tans will fade like a natural tan.

We are now accepting Apple Pay payments at both of our Bondi Junction and Parramatta salons. You can use your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch. Available for American Express, with Mastercard and Visa to follow.

Do you have a gap across the brows from a scar that you usually try to conceal with make up? You can get a hair line cosmetic tattoo to conceal the scar. Hair line cosmetic tattooing recreates brow hairs so it looks natural.

Hair line tattooing is also called feathering or feather brow tattooing. Fine brow hairs are tattooed with a free hand for a natural undetectable look and will last 2 to 4 years depending on the depth of the colour. It is not the same as getting a body tattoo. The ink, type of machine used, the fineness of the needle, the depth of the tattoo and technique are unique to cosmetic tattooing.

This is not the type of treatment you make a decision on based on price. Skill, experience and artistry varies greatly across the industry. Go somewhere reputable.

Some tips for choosing where to go for your eyebrow tattooing:

• The place you go should have a good reputation for this service
• They should be using the latest equipment and safe inks specifically for cosmetic tattooing. For instance cosmetic tattoo inks will not fade to blue like body inks can. Never go anywhere that uses a body tattoo gun or a multi-needle gun or that does solid brows
• They should be able to provide photos of the their work
• They must be good at the technique as well as the design. Do you like what they have done for other clients when you look at their work?
• Your tattooist should provide you a lengthy consultation and will take their time drawing the eyebrow design with make up on you for you to consider