Updated Beauty Deals-Chicago!

Cheap services by hair stylists that have graduated from beauty school and usually have worked other places.  They are typically "auditioning" for the high end salons. They need models for all kind of services.  They offer it on the cheap to come and be their model.  www.salonapprentice.com

I used this like 4 years ago for 2 years for cheap hair services.  I actually found my regular girl on this site that I love and now pay an arm and a leg for.  I have tried salon buzz, mixedco, red 7 salon, sine qua non, Mario tricocci, goran coban, etc.  I went to Studio 110 for over a year on their apprentice hair program.  anyway, some of the services are free.  Typically these are people that are pretty new.  The ones that are discounted are usually seasoned people.  Either way, I have never had a bad experience BUT I only have gotten highlights, trim, etc.

Lifebooker

www.lifebooker.com/referral/sleopold22

Use above link & get $10 off first service.

This site is like groupon but for beauty, fitness, etc.  they have two parts.

Lifebooker Loots which are similar to a groupon.  You buy it and then call, make your apptmt, etc

Lifebooker option is to book directly online so you don't have to worry about calling and making an apptmt.  

They have some really good deals on stuff.  Overall, most of the services I have used on here have been good.  A few lemons

Another online booking site that I use now pretty frequently is

www.prettyquick.com/redeem/xlGhgw

Use above link & get $10 off your first booking.  This site has nails, hair, massage, etc.  great selection of places.  They also have some deals..."off peak pricing" etc.

Another website/app I use for on the go beauty is Whittl.  
https://www.whittl.com/invitation/GMT4V5IT
Get $10 by using this link.  Great app that shows services on a map near you.  Especially great if you arent familiar with the area or want to compare pricing in a certain area.  It provides cashless payment, which is nice as well

Mary Kay Vox Box

I was chosen to sample some Mary Kay makeup gratis via Influenster.  I have to say, I really havent used Mary Kay since late middle school/early high school...I usually avoid those little make up parties like the plague.
BUT, I figured, what the heck, I should give it a whirl.

I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised!

In the box
Mary Kay Mineral Cheek Color in Shy Blush
Mary Kay Bronzing Powder in Light-Medium/Clair-Medium
Mary Kay Translucent Loose Powder
Mary Kay Gel Liner in Jet Black
Mary Kay Cream Eyeshadow in Apricot Twist
Mary Kay Lash Love Mascara
Mary Kay NouriShine Lip Gloss in Mango Tango
Make up brushes for the powder, gel liner, and cream eyeshadow

EYES
Cream shadow-I loved.  It had just the right amount of shimmer and glam.  I found if I layered this with regular eyeshadow, it really made it pop.  4/5
Gel liner-I liked that it came with an expandable brush.  Glides right on and smooth application makes it easy to create any look.  The only thing that I found was that it takes a minute or two to set after application.  4/5
Mascara-I was not a fan of the mascara.  I found it to not be layerable.  I love layering and layering mascara to create long, thick lashes.  With this one, it just ended up clumping on me.  It might be ok for everyday, light wear.  3/5

FACE
Mineral Cheek-I LOVED this color!  Reminds me of Nars Orgasm with just a tint of shimmer and orange in it.  Great Spring/Summer blush 4/5
Bronzing Powder-I loved this as well.  Not too dark, easily able to create a lightly bronzed look with a little shimmer.  4/5
Loose Powder-I liked this as a setting powder at the end.  Great finishing product! 4/5

LIPS
I loved the Mango Tango color and texture.  Its slightly shimmery, however not sticky.  It gives a great little orange-y glow that is so in this season!

#MKGlam
#Influenster