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As another year draws to a close, we join individuals and companies around the world in an end of the year review. It is a valuable time to look back over annual progress and reflect on important measurables. At Gentle Giant, some of the numbers we evaluate include jobs booked, hours worked, revenue gained,  stairs climbed  and gallons of water consumed to stay hydrated on the job. Water: one of the very basic building blocks of life. Along with food and oxygen, it is a crucial part of surviving and thriving in daily life. As Leonardo da Vinci once said, “water is the driving force of all nature.” At Gentle Giant, we spend a lot of time talking about, thinking about and drinking water. As a company founded and built by athletes, we recognize the importance of staying hydrated to stay healthy. On some of the hottest days of the year, our livelihood depends on our ability to keep up with the inevitable dehydration that comes with outdoor manual labor. Our Giants take a ...

There are so many innovative tips and tricks, and so many beautiful up-and-coming lash artists out there. What an amazing community we work in! Here’s what I’m loving on the interweb right now! A Money Saving Tip for Everyone Do you want to reduce your cost per service up to a couple of dollars!?! Of course you do, check this out… If you’ve broken down your overhead costs, you know gel patches are one of the pricier items per service – though I’ll never go without patches! That’s why I was sooo happy to see this Instagram post in the hashtags. Thanks to  @agata_lashartist  for the tip! It’s best to cut the patches in advance, while they are still attached to the plastic liner. Use large fabric scissors – sharp scissors that are used only for this task if possible – to insure sanitation and a perfect cut every time. My favorite combo with a gel patch is the  Nexcare blue tape    For me, the duo is like heaven. It provides a perfect fit every time...

Despite the fact that I love beauty products, I’m not a makeup girl; which is why I definitely never thought I'd be an eyelash extensions one. While I appreciate all things complexion-enhancing—like  sheer foundations ,  dewy highlighters , and pretty peach blushes—I only break out mascara on my birthday, when I have a big meeting, or if I’m going to a wedding. Even then, it’s the very subtle  Clinique Naturally Glossy in Brown  or my trusty tube of  YSL Babydoll  if I’m “going big.” So, ahead of my own wedding, it was very out of character for me to make an appointment to get lash extensions. It was even more out of character that I absolutely freaking loved them. My first appointment was three weeks before to “try them out.” Within a month, I went back two more times: The day before my flight (about a week out from my wedding day), and right before I left for my honeymoon. Obsession is an understatement. Here’s the thing I discovered about eyelash ex...

Most women don’t have the time or patience to  apply fake eyelashes  every day. (We barely have enough time to use an  eyelash curler !) So it’s no surprise that  lash extensions  have become increasingly popular in recent years. But to what lengths are you willing to go for a sexy flutter like  Adele  or  Katy Perry ? Actress  Kristin Chenoweth had an allergic reaction  to lash glue containing formaldehyde, and she ended up with “ eyelid lips .” Ouch! Feeling a bit apprehensive about trying this beauty treatment? We asked  lash expert Courtney Akai  to debunk the myths of lash extensions. What are the most common types of lash extensions? There are three types of  lash extensions : synthetic, silk and mink. Size availability ranges from 6mm to 17mm. Once selected, the lashes are applied one at a time using a specially formulated, semi-permanent glue that will not irritate the eye nor damage the natural las...

Beauty fanatics know that when you stumble upon a blog that speaks to you, it’s akin to finding a soulmate— you know that euphoric feeling of, “yes, this person understands me!” And then, naturally, you stay up all night getting to know each other (a.k.a. reading through their entire archives). In the spirit of this sentiment, we rounded up some of the best blogs on the internet for endless information and inspiration. From drugstore devotees to DIY hair pros and lipstick fiends, there’s a blog for every kind of beauty-lover in this mix.  Read through to meet your match!  1 / 10 Beauty Is Boring   Robin Black is a makeup artist who has worked her magic on ladies like Amber Heard, Lorde, Kerry Washington, Olivia Wilde, and Eva Mendes, plus is known for her extensive editorial work for publications like  Vogue ,  Harper’s Bazaar , and  Marie Claire . Her blog is a lush photo diary of her backstage and print makeup artistry with step-by-st...