Hush Chicago Magazine/Feb. 2011 Issue/Heart Hush

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She HEARTS the Perfect Brow! Words by: Ogi Merzier

When it comes to beauty, any makeup artist (who is worth their weight in gold) will tell you that the brow frames the face! No one knows that like Lagena Cain-Obamado! Lagena is one of Chicago's

If you don't know about Lagena, you should keep that on the HUSH! She has an impressive client list and appointments are booked well in advance for her services. Her talent is in such demand that she has had clients wait for brow services for weeks while she was out on maternity leave! Yes they heart Lagena and after reading my interview with this Chicago beauty hush you will too!

TOP Brow Specialists!

Ogi: Thanks for meeting with us today!

Ogi: Of course, because you are a star!!!!! So how did this love for beauty start? Lagena: It's in the genes. My great-aunt was the first black woman in Chicago to own and operate a beauty salon. So beauty has always been around me! Ogi: While I was doing research on you for this interview, I saw that you have over 52 internet reviews (on various sites) for your work as a brow specialist. Does that surprise you? Lagena: It actually does! I take pride in what I do. I put all my heart into it! I LOVE making women feel beautiful and making them feel at their best. Ogi: What are some of the services you provide? Lagena: I do brow shaping, brow tinting and waxing.

Ogi: Where can we find you? Lagena: I am a Regional Trainer for Benefit Cosmetics and my base location in Lincoln Park. 852 W. Armitage. Ogi: So what does the future hold for you? Lagena: I would LOVE to own my a boutique. Something that would infuse beauty and fashion in a way that you have never seen before. I have some plans for that at some point in my career.

Ogi: Which celebs have the best brows? Lagena: Nia Long has great brows, also Angelina Jolie and Kim Kardashian. Ogi: Enjoy your mango passion fruit tea! and thanks for interviewing with me today! Lagena: My pleasure, I LOVE Hush and I'm excited to be EXPOSED!

Lagena: My pleasure! It's an honor to be a HUSH! I didn't know that I was one! Ogi: Yes my love you are! Don't you just LOVE this place! The Bronzeville Coffee and Tea Cafe is so awesome! Lagena: OMG, I come here all the time! I grew up not too far from here. Ogi: Oscar winning actress Monique has been here, singer/actor Tyrese and Larenz Tate has also sipped from Bronzeville Coffee and Tea! Lagena: You wanted to meet where the stars hang out at? Lol!

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