Qualicum resident Janice Whaley says her makeover made her feel 20 years younger. The retired high school teacher was looking for an adventure when she applied for the INSPIRED makeover.
“It sounded like a fun thing to do,” says Janice. “And it was! I looked forward to trying something different and truly ‘outside the box.’”
Originally from Saskatchewan, Janice has followed other career paths since retirement. Since travel is a passion, it makes sense that she now works as travel consultant for Uniglobe LGI.
“I have been on many cruises, various tours and independent adventures,” says Janice. “In 2019, my husband and I visited both Antarctica and the Arctic circle. We have had the great experience of visiting 60+ countries (with plans for more!).”
When she’s not globetrotting, Janice enjoys spending time with family and friends, volunteering in the community she adores and making fitness part of her daily life.
Of the makeover process, Janice loved it all.
“It was all such fun!” she says. “Having my bushy eyebrows waxed and my eyelashes dyed was exciting because I have never had these experiences before. I felt sexy!”
And what did her family think of the results?
“Everyone – especially my husband – is so very flattering with kind, supportive and thoughtful comments.”
“I think every woman should do something like this from time to time,” says Janice. “We tend to look after everyone else and seldom, if ever, ‘spoil’ ourselves. Go for it!”
What the Stylists did:
Hair by Hana Akai: Janice has a beautiful smile and a lovely, kind personality. She had not had her hair cut for many months, so I decided to take off a fair bit of length because her hair is fine. By taking off some length, it allows the hair to have more body and create more lift on top. I chose to go with a blunt, modern bob. Janice could then easily style her hair straight or with curls.
Janice’s natural hair colour was a salt-and-pepper mix, which was looking a little drab. I wanted to give her a rich, natural-looking tone to bring out some more of the warm tones in her skin, so I decided to go with a warm gold colour all over with the New Color Gel Lacquers from Redken; they have such a beautiful, natural shiny finish. I then gave her balayage sun-kissed highlights with the Redken lightener with bond protector because it leaves the hair in such healthy condition. I toned Janice’s hair with a champagne tone from Redken Shades EQ Hair Gloss to add a little highlight. The lowlights added some depth to give her hair the look of having more texture and movement.
For styling Janice’s hair, I used the Pillow Proof Blow Dry Express Primer to protect her hair from the heat and Guts 10 Volume Foam to give her volume when blow drying. Finally, to hold the style in place, I used Triple Pure 32 neutral fragrance hairspray. All products by Redken.
Makeup by Jeanna Duke: To start, I ask all my clients key questions about colours they typically wear, how much makeup they normally wear and how much change they want to see in their makeover.
To prepare the face for cosmetics, I apply concealer to lighten any dark areas and then use primer to correct any discoloration. I select the foundation and powder based on skin type and natural skin tone. Eyebrows are shaped to maximize the eye shape.
Janice was looking for tips for everyday wear and wanted to feel more polished for special occasions. Since she has drooping eyelids, I applied one soft colour over her eyelid to make the eye brighter and more even. To give the lash line a fuller look, I applied dark brown powder between the lashes without having to apply eyeliner. Eyeliner can be difficult to apply as we age due to not being able to see so close.
For her cheeks, a soft, peachy-pink blush gave Janice a soft glow. Her beautiful smile was accented by a copper lipstick and a touch of gloss. All products by Tigi cosmetics.
Clothing provided by KC’s Boutique and Petites, Nanaimo BC
After photo by Ramona Lam Photography
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