One of the most stunning sets of brushes I have ever had the pleasure of using, the Nanshy Necessities Collection Makeup Brush Set, blew me away!  Handmade natural Beechwood handle brushes feel amazing in your hands. One side is flat, which makes holding them just feel so right! They are sexy, and a touch masculine, perfect for that males makeup artist looking for brushes that set them apart or anyone that wants to boss up! I couldn’t be more in love with these if I tried! And they get extra points for being 100% Cruelty-Free & Vegan, annnnd they come with a carrying case to boot! As my gift to you, I’m giving my followers 20% off ! Use code: INURFACE20 Nanshy Necessities Collection Nanshy Necessities Makeup Brush Collection

I’ve been purchasing makeup tools for my personal use lately, my kit is stocked so now it’s time to take care of me! Being that I’m getting older and spend about 80 percent of my life with my face in my phone, I thought a good magnifying mirror was the way to go.  My latest purchase was a Trifold Table Makeup Mirror  here’s why; it’s got 4 different magnifications 10x/3x/2x/1x, (so I can see EVERYTHING even without my glasses on, it folds up for easy travel, and rotates 180 degrees, and has 21 LED lights powered by a usb cord which is included or 4 AA batteries (for on the go makeup).  While I like the ability to see all my flaws in different magnifications, (lol) the one drawback for me were the LED lights which I didn’t feel put out enough to actually illuminate the face and I noticed that I kept turning the mirror towards the window for a natural light source. All in all , I like the mirror and think it’s a great value for the price, I just wish the ...

As a professional makeup artist for over 20 years,   I’ve seen more brushes than you can count, and I love these!  I have two sets of Nanshy brushes.  The Necessities Collection,and this one,  The Masterful Collection. Both sets far exceeded my expectations! These are beautiful! They come in two colors, I bought the iridescent white instead of the black and I’m so glad I did.  I also think it’s great that each brush is labeled ( just in case you’re not a professional). The bristles feel amazingly soft and the quality really surprised me for the price point! I would have paid double for this set. The ferrule is top notch so the bristles will stay in place for years to come, and they are 100% vegan and cruelty free, because animals shouldn’t have to die so we can look pretty! Also, synthetic bristles will last longer and clean  better. This set is moderately priced and worth every penny! I highly recommend them!  Come...

Just a quick video tutorial from my new Maange eyeshadow palette. A super affordable palette with 18 highly pigmented shadows in my favorite fall/winter colors. (So if you're a ginger like me, you'll definitely want to scoop this up!) Get yours here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GRRDTZ2 #ad It's only $9.99 a perfect price point for beginners and has everything you need for a day to night look. I started with "creamy" and applied it from lid to brow for an all over clean slate Next I applied "vampire" on the outer and inner corner Then I applied "volcano" in the crease I added a light dusting of "blazing" to blend the crease into the outer corner I lined my upper lid with a black liner pencil  I went over the pencil liner with "bronze" to soften the line and  continued the bronze color under my eyes to add a bit of a smokey look Then to soften and blend everything together I took a light dusting of th...

Some of my previous work!  On percussion and keyboards,  Dallin Knightly of R.Star  I love when I come across my work by accident I was surfing around and looking for inspiration, when I came across this music video for Atlantic recording artist, Ryan Star, that I had done the hair and makeup for.  And yes, even guys wear makeup, in fact anyone in front of a camera is wearing makeup if the video is going to look like a quality production. It's just a matter of knowing the difference between Male Grooming (which is closer to "manscaping") and Men in Makeup. Which you've seen if you watch any of the male beauty influencers, such as James Charles. (who's makeup I did not do).   Here's a little tidbit that you aspiring makeup artists may want to remember before you get hired for a music video. It doesn't matter if it's your favorite song, If you are the makeup and hair person on a video, they will do about 20 takes (if you...

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Okay, okay, okay.....i promise to blog more, and not get so caught up in work and getting work. So instead of big long winded ( ehem, that's my middle name ) posts, from now on you're getting more stream of consciousness blurbs and random thoughts. Like this one- I was on one of my Facebook group pages and responded to this post when halfway thru I realized, "this is such a common question I should do a blog post about it" So thanks to Misty Deupree for the inspiration Misty Deupree What is a good makeup (traveling) case that has a lot of compartments and space? And affordable Unlike  ·   ·  Unfollow Post  ·  3 hours ago You like this. Dyana Aives   Okay I'm kind of a makeup case hoarder, they're like shoes to me, I can never get enough and love all of them in my own way! Having said that,   Here'e my NUMBER ONE, NUMBERO UNO MAKEUP CASE  Kett makes an EXCELLENT one, this is actually my number on...

Trying to tighten up my portfolio getting ready for the launch of my new website. I am coming across some stellar images that I had no idea existed!  Very happy about this!   Film Monthly.com – Weakness (2010) review  

sometimes you just gotta find that perfect card that says exactly what you want to say..... i designed this with that in mind. Funny Confession Ecard: Yes of course I'll do your Makeup for FREE! Who needs to pay rent when I can get IMDB credit & free lunch! Yipppeeee!

It makes my job so rewarding when I can reach my clients in such a way that they will take the time to write me a letter of recommendation.  It makes me positively giddy to know that I have 34 of these letters (22 for makeup & 11 for makeup and hair and 5 more for makeup instructor!)  So a big Achievement for me and a big Thank You !-  To all the Producers, Directors, Agents, Photographers, Models, Actors, (MY AMAZING STUDENTS!)  and fellow creatives for all your wonderful feedback, it's nice to know that I've touched your life as much as you've touched mine. Thank You see these gorgeous recommendations here! Recommendations 

 I've been going to The Makeup Show NY since day one, and every year after, so it was strange seeing it in my new home, LA. To help make this an unforgettable event, one of my besties & fellow beauty blogger, Stephanie (@newbeautyreview) flew in from Arizona, and we were special guests of one of the artists I look up to most, makeup legend Sharon Gault, known to most of us simply as MamaMakeup (@Mama_Mu_Sharon). Every show that Steph & I have ever gone to together, (and I think that's almost all of them), has been legendary, this was no exception. with David from OCC @ occmakeup with (@ JeffreeStar ) & Doe Deere  creative goddess behind LimeCrime @limecrime Lemme throw some pictures at you, just so you see what this amazing little circus is really is like, at a show! Sheila McKenna for Kett Cosmetics @ kettcosmetics my personal "Anthony Robbins" & guru Crystal Wright   @Crystal_Wright   ...

Amy's Makeup on TLC's Covershot by Dyana Aives (by Dyana Aives ) Another appearance with me as the On Camera Beauty Expert on Covershot

footage of my makeover on Dawn on TLC's Covershot

another Times Sqare Billboard featuring makeup by Dyana Aives www.dyanaaives.com

Dawn's big reveal- My makeup on a Times Square billboard ! www.dyanaaives.com

more footage of my on camera beauty expert appearance on TLC's CoverShot

So, I was playing around with some of my footage, trying to teach myself how to edit, and I saved some footage of me on TLC network's CoverShot as the On Camera Beauty Expert. Now for those of you that have never seen the show, it's similar to Queer Eye For The Straight Guy, but closer to "mommy needs a makeover". It was such an amazing experience doing this show! At the end of each show, not only did our hero get a confidence boosting makeover, but she got to see herself on a giant billboard in Times Square ! So without further adieu, I give you my first edit....Dawn

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It's been a long time coming, and I finally put a Press section on my website . I am super excited to see what you guys think ! hopefully this little widget is working and all you have to do is move the slider bar to see this section. Otherwise go to www.dyanaaives.com and click on PRESS (it's on page 2 under my work tab) Your thoughts and feedback are always appreciated!

Very Excited to be featured in MAKEUP INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE in a two page article about me and my work, check it out and let me know what you think?