In March, INSPIRED Magazine held its annual 55+ Lifestyle Show where we did a makeover of three amazing women. We call it turning “drab to fab” and while their transformation on the outside was certainly fabulous, they all came with full-blown vibrant personalities. Nothing needed to change there!
We want you to meet the first of our three makeover ladies.
Meet Rosemary Gahlinger-Beaune, whose infectious personality was just waiting to shine through a new look.
We’ll let Hana Akai of Akai Hair Salon tell you what she did with Rosy’s hair.
“Rosy stepped into my salon with her hair grown out to shoulder length, devoid of color, but brimming with potential. My first instinct was to illuminate her locks while embracing her natural graying pattern, aiming for a low-maintenance color that exudes vibrancy. Enter “babylights” – delicate highlights seamlessly interwoven to complement her gray strands. I opted for a gentle, golden hue with iridescent undertones, adding dimension and radiance to her hair.”
“Next came the transformative haircut. Rosy’s existing length was weighing her down, particularly with the disparity in density between the front and back of her hair (which I’m sure many can relate to). I decided to elevate her style with a playful and sassy cut, lifting the length in the back while infusing it with texture for added vitality. This textured graduation not only flattered her profile but also balanced out the density of her hair, creating a harmonious silhouette.”
The result? A refreshed and rejuvenated Rosy, beaming with newfound confidence and showcasing her vibrant personality in every strand. This makeover not only brightened her exterior but also revealed more of the luminous spirit within. In the end, it’s not just about the hair – it’s about embracing transformation and celebrating the essence of who you are. And Rosy, with her radiant aura and renewed style, is the epitome of beauty, inside and out.
Our makeover stylist, Gina Lavertu, gave Rosemary a facial using Nezza’s natural organic skin care products. She tweezed and trimmed the eyebrows to define the shape and applied a lovely “Rose at Dawn” OPI nail polish.
For makeup, Gina started with elf Halo Glow liquid filter in medium, to even out skin tone and give it some radiance. To define and hold Rosemary’s beautiful thick eyebrows in place, Gina used elf’s tinted wow eyebrow gel in natural brown. She used matte mauve neutral eye shadow over the upper lid, adding Annabelle eyeliner in a chrome charcoal colour, finished off with elf volumizing black mascara.
For the cheeks, elf’s putty blush in Bora Bora (bubble gum pink shade) melted into the skin to give a natural glow. For the lips, Annabelle lip liner in buff was used and finished off with elf’s plumping lip gloss in sparking rose.
All the makeup used on the makeover models was supplied by INSPIRED Magazine, and each model took the products home with them.
Each model was also outfitted by Blue Sky Clothing Company. Our great thanks to Chris, manager of the Victoria store, and to Marilyn Cobban, owner of the company, for their great assistance and generosity.
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