Hair Products

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

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 Last week after I posted about how to create a hair bow I received numerous comments and emails about what products I use on my hair. So I decided to share with you what I use on my hair and my \”routine\”.

 {Bed Head Superstar shampoo & conditioner}
  {Bed Head Self Absorbed shampoo & conditioner}
 {Bed Head Superstar shampoo & conditioner}
 {Bed Head Superstar Volumizing Leave-In Conditioner & Aussie Styling Mousse}
After towel drying my hair, I spray Superstar all over my head and run a brush through it. Then I take about a quarter size amount of Aussie Mousse and fun it through my hair from the top of my ears down.
 {Bio Silk Thermal Shield}
Before I put any heat on my hair I always spray it with Bio Silk Thermal Shield. This includes before blow drying, and before straightening.
{Rockaholic Rock Out Shine Blaster}
This is the secret to my shiny hair. After my hair is styled (before it would go in a ponytail if going up) I run about a pea size amount of Shine Blaster through my hair from the top of my ears down.
Extra Tips
• I only use about a dime size amount of conditioner on my hair from the top of my ears down. 
• I use about the size of a raspberry for shampoo. 
• Above you saw that I use three different shampoos and conditioners. This keeps my hair from getting use to one product; which in turn keeps it hydrated.
Monday: Bed Head Superstar shampoo & conditioner
Tuesday: Redken Real Control shampoo & conditioner
Wednesday: Bed Head Self Absorbed shampoo & conditioner
Thursday: Bed Head Superstar shampoo & Redken Real Control conditioner 
Friday: Bed Head Self Absorbed shampoo & Bed Head Superstar conditioner 
Saturday: Redken Real Control shampoo & Bed Head Self Absorbed conditioner 
Sunday: Bed Head Self Absorbed shampoo & Redken Real Control conditioner
Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions!

Color Crush: Brown & Black

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

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Someone once said that brown and black do not mix. Personally I think that\’s an old fashion rule… brown and black do mix well together. 
My favorite ways for mixing brown and black
• Go lighter. It\’s easy to pull off a black and brown outfit when you utilize shades of nude, taupe or camel. This creates a gorgeous contrast.
• Pair black tights with brown boots for a simple and gorgeous look.
• Chocolate and black look great together when you pair a chocolate jacket with a black top or dress. 
What are your tips for a black and brown outfit?

Let\’s go shopping: 1/2/3/4/5

Five Things

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

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 {homemade honey crisp caramel apples}
Well it seems like fall is officially here, and I am definitely feeling it. Are you in a fall mood yet? On a side note I just wanted to remind you that if you have any questions for me or if their is a certain tutorial you\’d like me to do please leave a comment or email me. Enjoy your weekend beauties! xo
 {Fresh apple cider being made at Yates Cider Mill! (my favorite cider mill)}
 {a couple of skulls for the kitchen}
 {sky high hair}
 {an apothecary jar filled with tealight candles in my living room}

10 Beauty Secrets Every Girl Should Know

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

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 Nails stained from dark polish
• Stick your nails into lemon halves for five minutes and your nails will brighten up instantly.

Skin is always dry
• After you shower towel dry and apply lotion. This way moisture will be locked in and scaly skin will be gone.

Balancing out shimmer
• If you are going to have shimmery eye makeup; have matte lips.

 Make your manicure last
• Apply a thin layer of clear coat every day beginning at the tip.

 The Perfect Red Pout 
• When deciding on a red lipstick it is critical you get one that  goes good with your undertone. If you are warm undertone you will want warmer reds, and if your undertone is cooler you will want a cooler red. Find out your undertone here.

Conditioning 
• Always condition from your ears down.

 Cleaning makeup brushes 
• Is important to fight against breakouts and potential bacteria. You should clean your brushes a minimum of once a month.

Funky hair trends
 • During the Peter Som Fashion Week Spring 2012 show the models had a touch of peach streaked into their hair. To get this look without dying your hair dust bright blush into your hair or ponytail for the same effect without the damage.

Chipped nails and no time to change
• add glitter or the newest trend crackle polish (which I hate) on top to disguise the look of chipping.

Is this polish wrong for me?
If your cuticle looks red, brown, or darkened when a polish is applied, the color is wrong for  you!

Do you have any beauty secrets you want to share?

PS Next week I will post about what I use on my hair!

Homemade Apple Sauce

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

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One of the many things that I love about Michigan is being able to go and pick apples. Come fall time every year my mum and I go out to our favorite apple orchard and pick apples. Then comes the caramel apples, apple pie…etc. My mum always makes my dad apple sauce every year with the fresh apples. This year I actually paid attention to how she makes it, and it\’s so easy I just had to share it with you! 
 
Mum\’s Homemade Apple Sauce
Ingredients 
5 apples; diced
1/2 c. fresh apple cider (if you dont have cider you can use water)
1/4 c. sugar
few dashes of cinnamon
Directions
Over medium heat simmer the apples in the cider or water with the lid on until they can be smashed with a fork. Just before you smash the apples stir in the sugar and cinnamon. Remove from the heat and smash your apples until they are the consistency that you\’d like. Serve cold. 
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