Well, the vote to go pink was 100% DO IT! And it shall be done!!!
Thanks for the votes! xox
Sunday 30 October 2011
Saturday 22 October 2011
Think Pink!
A couple years ago I was in this phase where I dyed the bottom half of my hair a couple different colors (dark brown, auburn, pink). I recently was looking through old pictures and had a nostalgic feeling for my pink hair. It's a temporary hair product (manic panic), so it washes out within a couple weeks. It starts out a really bright fuscia pink, but gradually goes light without looking like kool-aid (you know exactly what I mean!) But I also really liked how it lightly seeped into my hair on top half on my ends. I found a picture from when I did it before. You can't get the exact idea, but it's there (it had been a couple weeks at that point so it's a little "weak" in the color).
So, in the poll above let me know what you think!!! :)
So, in the poll above let me know what you think!!! :)
Thursday 20 October 2011
Curly Sue-Velcro Curlers!
There are about 5 different ways I curl my hair and since I always get asked how I do it, I figured I'd break it down from softest to curliest :)
One of the best ways to get tons of volume and big soft curls is by using velcro curlers.
The set comes in 5 different sizes, so you can adjust the volume you want. Usually I like do this in the summer because I can just pop them in, sit on the deck in the sun and let my hair set. But because the luxury of time is short, and the sun has gone away we need to adjust.
Once out of the shower and your hair is toweled dry, put a little amount of your favorite volumizing product in (gel, mousse, spray) and put throughout your entire hair, root to tip. I say a little because you want it to look soft and natural, not crunchy.
IF you have time, try to let it air dry a little on it's own. If not, use the hair dryer on low and dry your hair about 50%.
Time to place them in! How you do this is entirely up to you. I put the large ones on the crown of my head down to the smallest at the nape of my neck. In the front I put my bangs back with smaller curlers so they curl more. I also set them away from my face.
Once the curlers are in let them sit for as long as you can. Do your make-up, get dressed, etc. Again, if you don't have the time take your hair dryer and dry it at high heat. The great thing about these curlers is that they are breathable so your hair will dry fast.
When you are ready to take them out grab them by the end and lightly pull them out.
After all the curlers are out you can easy manipulate the curls in the direction you want them to go. Use your fingers to comb thru the hair and if need be use a big rounded brush to adjust and soften. Once you have the effect you want spray all over with hairspray.
One of the best ways to get tons of volume and big soft curls is by using velcro curlers.
The set comes in 5 different sizes, so you can adjust the volume you want. Usually I like do this in the summer because I can just pop them in, sit on the deck in the sun and let my hair set. But because the luxury of time is short, and the sun has gone away we need to adjust.
Once out of the shower and your hair is toweled dry, put a little amount of your favorite volumizing product in (gel, mousse, spray) and put throughout your entire hair, root to tip. I say a little because you want it to look soft and natural, not crunchy.
IF you have time, try to let it air dry a little on it's own. If not, use the hair dryer on low and dry your hair about 50%.
Time to place them in! How you do this is entirely up to you. I put the large ones on the crown of my head down to the smallest at the nape of my neck. In the front I put my bangs back with smaller curlers so they curl more. I also set them away from my face.
When you are ready to take them out grab them by the end and lightly pull them out.
After all the curlers are out you can easy manipulate the curls in the direction you want them to go. Use your fingers to comb thru the hair and if need be use a big rounded brush to adjust and soften. Once you have the effect you want spray all over with hairspray.
Eminence Contest!
My favorite brand of skin care is having a contest! The grand prize is a trip for 2 to Florida!
Don't know much about Eminence? Here's your chance to win some treatments and products as well! Check it out below:
http://www.eminenceorganics.com/en-ca/news-and-events/contests.aspx
Don't know much about Eminence? Here's your chance to win some treatments and products as well! Check it out below:
http://www.eminenceorganics.com/en-ca/news-and-events/contests.aspx
All Dried Up
Nothing is more comforting in the fall/winter than coming in from the brisk outdoors and running a hot bath. Sinking into that tub is one of the best feelings in the world. Unfortunetly as you may or may not know, this is extremely harsh on your skin.
Ever wonder why your skin is so dry and itchy in the winter months? The constant temperature change from outdoors to indoors and the hot baths and showers takes all the moisture out, and because you aren't sweating it's not getting put back in.
I'm a sucker for a hot bath and shower. An extremely hot bath is my favorite. I know it's bad, but I'm a cold person! But because I have very dry skin normally it would itch and flake so badly when the weather turned cold.
There are solutions: When you take a bath use oils--baby oil is great, but of course the Body Shop, Shoppers, etc will have some as well. Your skin will feel so soft and amazing after! (When you get out, try not to rub it all off, dab your body)
If you're using a soap or gel based body wash switch to one that is cream based. Oil of Olay with the ribbons in it is the best I've found.
As soon as you get out of the tub or shower, put on lotion!!!!! Because your skin is moist, it will suck up and trap the lotion. The best brand I have found is Clinique's Deep Comfort Body Butter. It's wonderfully thick and not at all greasy. You don't need a lot! (Also, spray your perfume on at this time as well--it will stay on longer)
We need our skin to be comfortable so we can wear those beautiful itchy wool sweaters! ;)
Ever wonder why your skin is so dry and itchy in the winter months? The constant temperature change from outdoors to indoors and the hot baths and showers takes all the moisture out, and because you aren't sweating it's not getting put back in.
I'm a sucker for a hot bath and shower. An extremely hot bath is my favorite. I know it's bad, but I'm a cold person! But because I have very dry skin normally it would itch and flake so badly when the weather turned cold.
There are solutions: When you take a bath use oils--baby oil is great, but of course the Body Shop, Shoppers, etc will have some as well. Your skin will feel so soft and amazing after! (When you get out, try not to rub it all off, dab your body)
If you're using a soap or gel based body wash switch to one that is cream based. Oil of Olay with the ribbons in it is the best I've found.
As soon as you get out of the tub or shower, put on lotion!!!!! Because your skin is moist, it will suck up and trap the lotion. The best brand I have found is Clinique's Deep Comfort Body Butter. It's wonderfully thick and not at all greasy. You don't need a lot! (Also, spray your perfume on at this time as well--it will stay on longer)
We need our skin to be comfortable so we can wear those beautiful itchy wool sweaters! ;)
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