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April 19, 2025

New Makeup And Special Effects School To Open In Southlake

L Makeup Institute is opening in Southlake Town Square. The makeup and special effects school will open in a 15,000-square-foot space located at 112 State Street and will offer classes ranging in all styles of the makeup industry including beauty, body painting, airbrush and special makeup effects. On October 1, L Makeup Institute will host…

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Inglot Cosmetics Opens In L Makeup Institute

L Makeup Institute brought a colorful new addition to its retail space this month. After starting to host classes earlier this year, L Makeup Institute required students to own personalized custom kits. Founder Lissette Waugh says Inglot Cosmetics helped provide the institute with exquisite eyeshadow, blush, contour and powders. She wanted to return the favor by partnering with them to open its own sister…

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Ask A… Makeup Artist

WHEN DID YOU START DEVELOPING AN INTEREST IN MAKEUP?  I was a performer, and part of singing and being on stage is looking the part. That’s where I developed my passion for it. I realized I really liked it and learned how to do stage-ready makeup.  WHEN DID YOUR PASSION BECOME YOUR PROFESSION?  I enrolled…

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March 23, 2025

Men are trying out makeup – and it’s no surprise, experts say

Young Yuh’s skin care and makeup routine usually takes 35 minutes: cleanser, toner, some type of serum, moisturizer, sunscreen, primer, concealer, contour, blush and eyeliner.  For many straight men like Yuh, this might seem excessive. But Yuh, who boasts 1.6 million followers on TikTok and posts skin care and makeup tutorials full-time, finds the process key to his self-expression. Makeup and skin care preferences vary greatly from…

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March 3, 2025

Skincare Movement

Skincare has made a comeback in full force. The trend toward skincare reflects a growing desire for self-care and an emphasis on health and wellness in all aspects of life. With the rise of social media and easy access to information, people are becoming more aware of the importance of caring for their skin. Skincare…

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Women In Business

  “I’m very passionate about my craft and helping others make a difference. I give it 100% all of the time.” Lissette Waugh loves helping others pursue their passion. While working in salons and spas in Las Vegas, Lissette realized there was a need for a high-quality makeup school that could train the next generation…

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Las Vegan opens L Makeup Institute

Powder the nose. Curl the lash. Color the lip. … Create your signature look. Beauty-wise, all is possible now that L Makeup Institute has opened a retail operation at Tivoli Village.  Created by native Las Vegan Lissette Waugh — who in 2010 founded the institute that develops the skills of makeup artists — the new L…

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March 2, 2025

How To Start A Beauty Business

At the end of the last decade, a Business Insider report stated that the beauty industry was worth around $532 billion. Many people are jumping into the beauty community, an industry with strong growth, and starting their own makeup businesses. Speaking with founder and education director of the L Makeup Institute, Lissette Waugh, she gives…

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Top Mobile Beauty Pros

It’s no surprise that Las Vegas is known as the entertainment capital of the world. Las Vegas offers the best shopping, nightlife, and shows. You can also add The Top Mobile Beauty Agencies to the list. There are several reasons why It has become a growing trend to have your locks coiffed and your makeup…

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Men’s Self Care Grooming Guide

Attention all men, looking good is not exclusive to women anymore. It’s equally important for men. In a world where personal presentation significantly impacts social, professional, and romantic opportunities, men can benefit immensely from grooming and maintaining their appearance. Just as women are expected to put effort into their grooming, men can enhance their confidence,…

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