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MMF’s 2019 Bride of the Year Tells Her Wedding Fairytale Story

When Victoria won our Bride of the Year contest, she was as equally excited as we were. You see, Victoria had booked us TWO YEARS before her wedding date so we had lots of time to get to know her and her family! But we found out even more after she won as we interviewed […]

What Affects Lash Retention Between Fills

Recently we had a lash client ask “I lost more this time and I don’t know why … I didn’t do anything differently?” Eyelash extension retention is one of the most common issues in the lash industry, often leading to unhappy clients and stressed out lash artists. So Kristina, (our resident aestheticain and lash artist,) […]

Our Non Toxic Journey Continues

This week, I have had several new clients asking us about hair loss and how to prevent it. I can remember a few stressful periods in my life when my hair was everywhere. You know… when it’s in your shower, in your brush, your pillow, all over the bathroom counter. So on those evenings […]

More on Going Non-Toxic

We have been in deep discussions with all of our product distributors about our quest to become fully non toxic, and have also applied for our new logo trademark. Let’s talk this week a little more about the chemicals we are eliminating from our product lineup. DEA or diethanolamine, MEA or Monoethanolamine and TEA or triethanolamine […]

MMF Is Going Non-Toxic

We are going non-toxic and shortening our name to show our commitment to our new philosophy and purpose. Cosmetics and hair care products are used daily by you and everyone in your household. In the United States less than 20% of the cosmetics sold have been tested for safety. In 2009 the European Union, […]

April Specials

Come meet the newest additions to the Alayne Curtiss Bridal Beauty product line, “The Glow Baby Collection.” Including highlighters, bronzers, blushes, and powders. You’ll get a private glow session with our makeup experts, Kristina and Kiera. A glass of wine or prosecco is included, so grab your girl tribe and get the glow Alayne created […]

Tips From Alayne Featured in Spring 2019 Issue of Saratoga Bride Magazine

Of course I was delighted when Editor in Chief, Chris Bushee of Saratoga Bride called to ask if I would be interviewed for the upcoming Winter/Spring issue. In addition, so many of the featured brides and editorial stories were brides of ours (watch for more stories on our blog, including our real brides soon!) So, […]

February Specials

February is the month of love and doesn’t have to be cold, drab and boring. Check out these monthly specials to brighten and warm your spirit this birthday month. Did you know that Make Me Fabulous was first established as a company in New York State on Valentine’s Day over 20 years ago? Happy birthday […]

FAB REWARDS

Everyone likes to get free products and services right? Well, introducing our FAB REWARDS Program. Anyone can enter at no cost and you’ll also receive an adorable tote when you sign up. Our system tracks your points for you so there are no membership cards or passcodes needed to access your points. Come see how […]

The Great Brow Event

You asked and we listened. This year we will be providing a series of educational events that our guests have been asking for for years. Our first is called “The Great Brow Event” Ask us all your brow shaping, coloring, filling, perfecting questions and you’ll get all the right answers for YOU! Make Me Fabulous has […]