Alicia Wortel owns Neon Lux Salon & Spa in D’Iberville and has been in the beauty industry for 16 years. She specializes in lived-in, rainbow and alternative styles and has traveled and educated other salon professionals across the Gulf Coast. She enjoys helping others grow in their careers, as well as all things artistic, as they inspire her and allow her to be creative. Alicia believes beauty comes in many forms and should be celebrated! Here are some of the products she uses to help her own beauty shine through:
1. THE BEAUTY SECRET I USE EVERY DAY
Hair extensions are one of my biggest beauty secrets! I absolutely love wearing my Halo Extension by Halo Couture, as it instantly adds volume and length, not to mention creates a rainbow effect! I custom color my halo, but there are so many shades to choose from based on your style or how you’re feeling. I take mine off before bed and wear it out every day.
2. THE KEY TO STAYING VIBRANT
Let’s face it — vivid colors can fade fast. To keep my rainbows looking fabulous, I use Crazy Color Colour Extend Shampoo. This sulfate-free and salt-free formula keeps my hair hydrated without stripping my color.
3. MERMAID WAVES FOR DAYS
I’m all about making waves, so I use the 1-inch Bio Ionic Long- Barrel Curling Iron to give me that tousled look. The extra-long barrel is perfect for long hair, as it wraps around seamlessly and holds my style throughout the day. Add your favorite hairspray, and you’re good to go!
4. FOUNDATION THAT FEELS LIKE WEARING A FILTER
I have many foundations in my arsenal, but my favorite full-coverage foundation is the Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Luminous Matte Foundation. This foundation hides all my imperfections while keeping me glowing and beautiful all day long. It’s lightweight 24-hour wear that doesn’t budge. It’s like I’m wearing a filter!
5. SET IT AND FORGET IT
One of my secret weapons for keeping my makeup looking fresh is the Urban Decay All-Nighter Setting Spray. I have gone to concerts, weddings and all sorts of events along this humid Mississippi Gulf Coast, and my makeup stays put.
6. LIKE BUTTER ON MY SKIN
One of my favorite skincare products for removing makeup is the Glow Recipe Papaya Enzyme Cleansing Balm. It’s like butter on the skin! It gently exfoliates and removes even the heaviest makeup. My skin is left fresh, bouncy and radiant. I use it as a double cleanse or by itself.
7. A SCENT THAT LETS YOU DRIFT AWAY
I love many scents, but if you want to feel like you’re relaxing in the Mediterranean, then this one is for you, too! Nest Indigo Eau de Parfum features an exotic blend of notes, including Italian lemon, orange bergamot, Moroccan tea, Kashmir wood and wild figs from the south of France. The scent lasts all day. I simply drift away each time I smell it, and there’s nothing like it.