Mayra Segovia, from New York City’s f Studio wants to know, “Are you too sexy for Halloween?” In a time when the rat race keeps our heads down and allows you only to look up to watch the clock, when do hard-working adults–like you–get the opportunity to let their hair down and play? Halloween, that’s when! But there’s one thing that can actually ruin Halloween for many women, especially if they’re going out as a sexier version of themselves–and that’s their hair and makeup. We’ve all seen them on the street, their costumes are luxurious–from dramatic headpieces to intricate lacy corsets but by the time your eyes reach their hair and makeup, it’s no longer Sexy Snow White or Fairy-Tale Cinderella, it’s more like Louis from accounting and Jenny from HR.

Halloween makeup on a women dressed in a sexy costume should compliment and complete the look–not make her look like she’s playing in her mother’s makeup bag for the first time. It should also represent a new you, a sexier you, the transformation should be equivalent to Olivia Newton-John’s dramatic change into dirty Sandy at the end of Grease, yeah–that dirty, girls! Halloween makeup for a sexy costume should be dramatic because remember, t’s not your everyday look ladies, it’s something sexier, something more seductive and saucy.

Here are 3 tips for great Halloween makeup.

1. Long-lasting. Make sure you’re using the right formula that’ll keep up with you. If you’ll be going from party to party, you don’t want those sexy Red Riding Hood lips to fade in 10 minutes. Carry small touch-up items with you and as Beyonce would say, “Check up on it” often.

2. For Halloween, you’re going for a more dramatic, seductive look–but it has to flawless. Don’t be afraid to experiment with various lengths of lashes or the boldest of reds for your lips–once again, it’s Halloween, a time to celebrate the goddess in you–and the sexier, the bolder, the better!

3. Practice makes perfect. Make sure to apply the makeup a few times prior to the event making sure you’re able to get the look you want to achieve. We all know that showing up to any event, not feeling confident, will end up in horror story worthy of Wes Craven.

If you’re in New York City on October 30, 2010 — the f Studio artistic team wants to take care of your hair & makeup needs for Halloween, garnishing you the title, “Bell of the Ball”. The f Studio will be open 11AM-5PM on Saturday, Oct 30th and we’ve designed some specials just for you so make sure to call today to book your appointment. 212.750.5476

• Halloween makeup $35
• Halloween hair $35
• Halloween hair & Makeup package $60

We, at the f Studio, want to hear your sexy Halloween costume ideas. Also leave us a comment or question about your makeup or hair–and we’ll get back to you with some f Studio tips and techniques.

How do you know which is the right haircut or style for you? Do you go with the latest cut, trendiest celebrity, or refer to the fashion magazines? Which ever you choose to help you decide, always want to consult with your stylist to make sure it’s a cut that’ll suit you and your personality. Here, at the f Studio, we tend to ask a few questions before we get the scissors out and start chopping. Once we are in agreement, we are ready to transform your hair into the glamorous look you choose. Here are some examples of classic cuts that you might want to consider.

photos taken by www.MarinNYC.com

The Classic Bob never goes out of style, this is done by cutting or razoring in a 0 degree elevation very much the classic teachings of Vidal Sassoon. Updated graduated Bob, this is done with slight degrees of graduations and elevation. Example: Katie Holmes and Victoria Beckham.

For a trendy style like Halle Berry’s pixie cut, pictures above, is cut with scissors, razors or of both tools are used simultaneously in all different degrees of elevation depending on what silhoutte {style} you are forming around the head of your client. Example: Sharon Stone and Halle Berry.

Medium to Long layered hair, this is done with scissors or razors or both tools are used simultaneously is square or round degrees of elevation around the head in an established or traveling guideline, this style of cutting will determine the amount of volume and texture the client will have.

The key to utelizing the proper or all these methods of cutting is the consultation between the stylist and the client. You need to listen and read between the lines when you have your conversation with your client. What do they love about their hair? What’s not working with their hair? Then as a professional you must determine what frames their facial features. Their body stature, and their lifestyle. Are they on the go or do they take the extra time to blow dry their hair?

After, the consultation I will determine if I will cut them wet or first blow dry them. Or I will cut the lower perimeter of the hair wet and then blow dry the crown and top part of the head and finish cutting in a dry format. My method of cutting is determined by the consultation. Examples that I take under consideration: Style choice, length of hair, texture of hair and thickness of hair. This is what John Sahag told me back in 1987, and I have followed his advice throughout my career.

What helps you decide on what cut or style to try next? Leave a comment.

Most people have a brush that they love but did you know that your brush might not be loving you back?  The actual shelf life of a brush is approximately 1 year if it has synthetic bristles.  If a brushes bristles are worn or lose their soft tip they can actually act as razor blade on the hair which would explain the SNAP! that can be heard as it is being used.  A brush should also be cleaned of bacteria that can accumulate at least once a month.  Soak the brush in warm soapy water for about 20 minutes then dry either by air or with a blow dryer.  Now ask yourself,  “How old is my brush???????”

Professional Advice:

1.  Communication between client and stylist.

2.  Write a letter or a note to your stylist if you don’t want to communicate in person.

3.  An anonymous suggestion box at the reception desk.

What do you think?