Thursday, August 30, 2012

I know this isn't the most fascinating post but I figured to follow my detangling combo of shampoo and conditioner I should give another detangling tip! Wide tooth combs work best to detangle wet hair right out of the shower. For a while I was using a narrow comb and it took me forever to get the snarls out, usually resulting in snapping noises :( poor hair! I recently went for a wide tooth comb (any one you want) and there really is a difference. No more snapping hair. Warning: If you use a brush on wet hair, your hair will surely stretch and snap!! What would you do without me? :p

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

I watch a lot of beauty gurus on YouTube, they review products, share their favorites, and make great suggestions. I recently saw one YouTuber do a review for Clear Shampoo & Conditioner. This is a new brand that claims: "The essential source of hair''s natural nourishment is the scalp. With Nutrium 10, Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy is specially formulated to nourish the scalp deeply, creating the right foundation for strong, beautiful hair". The reason I wanted to give these products a try was this: the YouTube reviewer claimed it detangled the most difficult hair! As my hair continues to grow, it is driving me crazy when it comes to combing through it after showering. I thought the added benefit of being great for the scalp was worth it too. So I gave the shampoo and conditioner a try, and I absolutely love it. My hair is so easy to comb through, I can't believe it! The smell is heavenly too. If you have naughty hair like me, try this out, you won't be sorry! Sells for about $5!

Monday, August 27, 2012

Moisturizers! (Highly requested by the one person I actually know reads my blog!). Okay, so in the AM after I wash my face & use my biore toner, I have been using Neutrogena's Visibly Even moisturizer. When I first started using this moisturizer, I found it to be greasy (not a quality I like in a moisturizer!). I would use blotting papers after I applied it to remove the excess grease, that's pretty bad. However, I realized that I was in a rush: applying moisturizer right before I was ready to do makeup. I didn't give the moisturizer time to set in. Now I give it some time to soak in and it works just fine. It has SPF which I like. Would I repurchase this? Probably not. I'll use it up but I will look for a new moisturizer once I finish this tube. I really like my PM routine: I use a moisturizer made by Simple (no dyes, fragrance or bad ingredients) as well as two drops of Josie Maran's Argan Oil. I am obsessed with Moroccan oil and argan oil. If you look up the details on these ingredients, the benefits are endless. You can use it on your skin and hair too (at the ends to bring moisture)! After I remove my makeup, wash my face and use toner, I put a pea sized amount of simple moisturizer in my hands. Then I add two little drops of argan oil, rub my hands together and apply it to my face. Why use two different moisturizers for AM and PM? I want SPF in the morning to protect my skin from the sun. I don't need SPF when I'm sleeping! I need moisture, moisture, moisture! Did you know that while you sleep your skin heals itself? Provide it with nutrients it needs! Prices: Neutrogena Visibly Even ($12), Simple Moisturizer ($11), Josie Maran's Argan Oil ($14-$48 depending on size)<--Lasts FOREVER.

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Before I got married, I tried putting on acrylic nails at the nail salon. I was biting my nails so badly and I wanted to stop before the wedding. It turns out my nails reject acrylics, they had to be taken completely off and put back on each time I went (ouch!) So, I took them off for good. My nails are very weak right now as they continue to grow out. Today I painted my nails and toes in this great color combination, I thought I would share it with you! On my hands: Essie's "Neo Whimsical" (far right in the picture). I like having light colors on my hands so when they chip it isn't as noticeable. It also gives a nice clean look. I love this pastel purple! As for my toes? I did a pattern of Essie's "Play Date" (middle polish picture,a perfect purple in my opinion), and Wet N' Wild's "On a Trip" (left polish). I put "On a Trip" on two of my toe-toes, the pinky and the third toe. My other toes were done with "Play Date". I like it! Thought I'd pass the color combo on! :)

Thursday, August 9, 2012

I have been using this astringent from Biore for a while now. The bottle used to be green and I couldn't find it to repurchase! Then I realized they changed the look of the bottle. Astringent is used after you cleanse your face. I take a cotton round and soak it with a little of this Biore solution. I swipe it onto my face to get rid of any extra face wash that may have lingered. Astringent shrinks the size of your pores and gets your skin prepared for moisturizer. It sounds so silly but it really makes your skin feel clean and clear. I love it!