If you're a new reader, here's a little background on my natural hair. I have jet black, straight hair and the strands are extremely thick and on the coarse side. The natural thickness and texture is great for styling, but it is less touchable than if I had super fine hair. Pros and cons, that's life right? I've colored it several times but never straying from a few levels lighter than my natural black hair. Backtracking to the beginning of 2017, I got my hair balayaged and lightened many levels. My hair is the lightest it has ever been and inevitably has some damage. I've noticed that since coloring my hair it's more prone to breakage. Aside from split ends, some of the ends break off easily or start thinning and look weak. I totally snip off ends frequently when getting ready because I can't stand leaving them! Note to self: get trims more often. I have a whole army of products that I've been testing out for my hair. I never stick to just one line of products and have an absurd number of products in my shower. (Just wanted to be transparent and let you all know that I do not solely use these products, but they are part of my primary haircare routine currently.) The first part … [Read more...]
The Best Makeup to Wear & Gift for Valentine’s Day (Giveaway!)
Oh, Valentine's Day. I've never been a fan of the day and much prefer to spend it at home than try to go out. This year Jared and I are going to stay in and cook together. We're thinking about homemade sushi because that's one of our favorite things to eat. Regardless of how you're spending the holiday, it's a good excuse to get your hands on some adorable new makeup. I'm sharing some new and old products that I think would be perfect for a Valentine's Day look. If you're not going out like me, these products would make amazing Galentine's gifts for your girlfriends or are great just for normal use! Recently I was gifted a selection of Paul & Joe makeup from the new Spring collection. Paul & Joe Beaute aims to embody the Parisian philosophy of enjoying life. You can tell that by the unique, whimsical packaging. Isn't everything so cute?! The colors of the packaging and the products completely embody feminine and soft. You'll notice there are a lot of pinks and cats throughout. The primer is such a cute addition to my vanity and would be a gorgeous gift to all beauty lovers! It doesn't work for me on my t-zone, however on my dry cheeks and chin this is a great … [Read more...]
5 Drugstore Beauty Products I Actually Bought Again
Do you ever read a blogger's review on some new product and wonder if it's actually that great? Same. If they never mention it again, I'm just not convinced. Influencers get tons of product samples on a regular basis. For instance, I haven't bought my own shampoo in over a year. (I know, that's a crazy amount of shampoo.) I do my best to only share about products that really make the cut but this is my way of sharing what really made the cut. Not all things that I share here were sent to me. In fact, the majority of what I do use day to day was bought with my own money and from a drugstore. The best part is none of this is going to break the bank. Like, at all. NYX Concealer: This is a no fuss no muss concealer. In fact, it's lazy-girl friendly because you could apply it with just your fingers. The handy little pot is a great addition to your makeup bag or purse. It's not sticky so it doesn't have to be set with powder if you're ultra lazy. The coverage is also fantastic. The shade range is not great but if you're an NC30-ish then beige will work beautifully. Real Techniques Miracle Complexion sponge: One day I'll fork over the money for a real Beauty Blender but until … [Read more...]
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