All About Hair!

       Hey guys! It's such a cloudy and gloomy day outside so I decided to post something for you guys to read while you are bored. I am so thoughtful =]. Haha. Today's topic is all about hair, my hair to be exact! I get tons of compliments on my hair all the time and as much as I would like to take credit for it, I can't! All the credit goes to my dad for giving me amazing genes and my mom for taking care of my hair.

        When I was younger, my mom was obsessed with my hair! She always put coconut oil in it and even to this day she does that. Coconut oil is so good for your hair. I put it in my hair once or twice a week and let it soak in overnight. The next day, after I wash my hair, it feels soft, silky and looks amazingly shiny. Coconut oil is one thing but imagine walking around all day smelling like raw eggs. Yes ladies, my mommy used to put raw eggs in my hair. Yuck! But after researching the benefits of using eggs in your hair, I want to start doing it again! Eggs are full of protein and the protein helps make the hair follicle stronger which leads to fewer split ends. It also makes hair smoother and that makes it a lot easier to comb your hair because you have less tangles. Another weird thing my mommy used to put in my hair was mayonnaise. It's good in sandwiches and apparently also in hair. Who knew?! Mayonnaise is great as a leave in conditioner, especially for color treated hair, because it adds shine and luster to dry hair. And yes ladies, you can use Hellman's Mayonnaise after you put it in your delicious Turkey sandwich! Lol ok that was a little gross. Sorry! Now look at those cute litle pigtails and unibrow!

          Nowadays, I really don't have that much time to put eggs and mayonnaise in my hair. So I will tell you what I do to keep my hair looking pretty decent. Everyone tells you to shampoo your hair twice or three times a week, no more than that. Why? Because shampooing everyday removes all the natural oils out of your hair. Well I shampoo and condition every single day because if I don't, I feel really dirty. Listen, if shower everyday because your body gets dirty, then you should wash your hair too. That's just my opinion. I use Tresemme shampoo and whatever condidtioner that's in my bathroom. I can't use Pantene, L'oreal, Dove, Herbal Essences or Garnier Fructis because they make my hair fall out. So I have been using Tresemme for the past two years because it works so well for me. I love Tresemme's 24hr Body shampoo because it makes my hair look voluminous and shiny all day.

            We are young and we love to experiment with our hair but me, ehhhh not so much. Curling, straightening, blow drying and coloring is a big NO! I like to keep my hair as natural as possible. I shower every night, comb my hair and let it air dry. I blow dry and straighten my hair maybe 3 or 4 times a year. When I do, I like to use Tresemme's Heat Tamer spray because not only does it smell amazing but also helps protect my hair from the heat. I don't like putting any hair products in my hair. Sometimes I have to put hairspray or mousse, especially if I'm going to a wedding and I want to style my hair a certain way, but I prefer leaving it completely natural on an everyday basis. As for curling, curling irons don't work on my hair. Don't ask me why because I have no idea. I tried curling my hair plenty of times and it never works so I just gave up. I have always wanted to color my hair but I am afraid of ruining the texture of my hair so I have never done it. I am a color virgin LOL. As for cutting, I cut my hair whenever I feel like it. I don't do much except trim it and add a few layers. So, as you can tell, I am not very adventurous with my hair. I like to stay on the safe side because one of my biggest fears is being bald when I am older!

         I would like to thank everyone who think my hair is pretty. It really means a lot to me because my hair is my prized possession. So, Thank you! This post is completely based on my opinion so I don't expect you guys to agree with any of this. I just thought I would share what works for me. Thank you for taking the time to read this and remember, always Stay Beautiful! xoxoxox

                                                                                

                                                                       

                                                                          

Current Favorite Makeup Products!

           Hi loves! I had been dying to post new topics for the past couple of days but my laptop was, and still is, being sooooooo mean to me! It randomly shuts down, makes weird noises and ugh I need a new one. I'm hoping my dad gets me the MacBook Pro. Once I get that, I can finally start posting up makeup videos on youtube! YaY! Until then, let's chat about my current favs.

       

         For the past couple of days, the weather has been so gross and humid. It's sticky and rainy and I feel too yucky to even put on makeup because it feels so heavy and so...Ewww. However, when I go to school or go out, I have to have a little bit of makeup on because I'm one of those people that need makeup to look pretty =[. So I have been using a couple of products that are amazing for this type of weather.

      

          Let's start with eyes because I think that's my best feature. I know I'm tooting my own horn. Hush! I'm allowed to do it once in a while =P. Anyways, I love to rim my eyes with eyeliner and my favorite one is Maybelline Eyestudio Gel Liner in Blackest Black. It is smudge proof and waterproof and lasts all day, even when I rub my eyes! To make my eyes stand out even more, I picked up a GORGEOUS eyeshadow from MAC called Paradisco. It's a beautiful frosty peachy pink shadow that's perfect for the lids or just the inner corners. It looks very natural and I think it is perfect for fall so I am definitley going to be rocking it all season!

           My skin was so bad during the summer. I had so many breakouts and discoloration and I always had to wear foundation. Thankfully though it did clear up and now I'm just dealing with a few scars. So instead of caking on foundation, I am loving my MakeUp ForEver Full cover concealer. I think I found my Holy Grail concealer. It is extremely creamy but feels lightweight and blends in perfectly. I have a lot of creases under my eyes and all the other concealers I have tried always settled into the creases and made me look weird. This one, however, does not settle into the creases, looks natural and once it dries, it does not budge. I have worn it on a rainy day and all my makeup washed off my face except for the concealer so yeah I love it! I use shade #12 and it matches so well, you can't even tell I'm wearing any makeup. It is a little pricey ($30) but I think it's worth it because a little goes a long way and I think this little squeezy tube will last me months!

           The best way to look fresh and awake is with a little bit of blush. The one I' am loving right now, and recently discovered, is Victoria's Secret's blush in Fresh Love. It's a peach colored blush which looks really beautiful especially on darker skin tones. Pink blushes look clownish against my dark complexion so this is the perfect blush for me. I also love the fact that it is matte and sheer so it creates a really natural look. After applying blush, I like to slim down my chubby cheeks and for that I love to use N.Y.C. bronzer in Sunny. I love it because it's matte, looks natural and does not break me out. It is a dupe for MAC's Gingerly Blush and it's only $2.99 so I think everyone should try it out!

                                                                   

             Now on to the lips! I am not a big fan of lipstick because I find that they dry out my lips so I love wearing lip balm on a daily basis. However, I have been searching for the perfect nude lipstick that is not only moisturizing but also looks good against my skin tone and I finally found it! Hallelujah! It is Victoria's Secret Perfect Lipstick in Wish, a cute nudish baby pink that looks irresistable! YUM! I want to take a bite every time I put it on my lips. I'm weird I know lol. It doesn't last too long on my lips but it feels like a lip balm so I don't mind reapplying it. If you love lipsticks, I suggest you check out VS. Their makeup line is surprisingly good and all their lipsticks and eyeshadows are very pigmented.

             



               I hope you found this post helpful and maybe this will help you add a couple of new products to your makeup collection. Remember, the purpose of makeup is to enhance your natural beauty so don't cake it on and keep it as natural as possible. Thank you for taking the time out to read this post! Stay Beautiful! xoxoxox

                                                       

Hello Makeup Lovers!

     For my first post, I would like to introduce you guys to a very special makeup company called ELF cosmetics. I am sure many of you have heard about them especially if you watch makeup videos on youtube. But for those who are not familiar with this company, let me give you a brief overview.

         ELF, which stands for Eyes, Lips, Face, is a NYC based brand which has now branched out to UK and Australia. They claim that their products are 100% cruelty free so they are PETA approved. YaY! The company has three different lines. They have the regular ELF line, the ELF Studio line, and the ELF Mineral Line. But the best thing about this brand is that they are super affordable! All the products in the regular line are $1. Everything in the Studio Line is $3 and up and everything in the Mineral line is $5 and up. Obviously, the palettes cost more but seriously guys it's dirt cheap! Aigh, enough about this company. Let's get down to the nitty gritty!

      So I came across ELF at Target and to be honest at first I was kind of skeptical because I really didn't think a $1 eyeshadow would be good but boy was I wrong! I bought two eyeshadows and they were like the pans you get at MAC to fill up your palette. The ones I bought are called Golden Glow and Mocha. Golden Glow is such a beautiful gold color. Expremely pigmented, even without a primer, and it was my go-to color all summer. Mocha, on the other hand, will look a lot better on someone whose eyelids are not as brown as mine lol. But it is a golden brown and is great color for the crease and outer corners and would also look amazing as an eyeliner. Just spritz an angled brush with a little MAC Fix+ or water and dip it in the eyeshadow and Voila, the perfect summer eyeliner. 

            Speaking of eyes, no eye makeup is perfect without a nice pair of lashes and ELF has them too for, you guessed it, $1!!!! These are my go-to everyday lashes because they look incredibly natural and they also flare out at the ends to give a beautiful flirty look. And for a $1, you can use them once and throw them away. I would not recommend using the glue that comes with the lashes so instead use LashGrip or Duo lash adhesive.

           Now time for my two FAVORITE products! I know all of you are familiar with Benefit's High Beam highlighter and so many of you rave about it but for $26, it's eh a bit pricey. But fear not my little budget beauties, I have found a NEAR PERFECT dupe for this product and that is ELFs Shimmering Facial Whip. For $1, it's a great highlighter. It come in a little squeezy tube, perfect for travel. It is very comparable to High Beam. It gives the same beautiful glow and it is even better when mixed with liquid foundation. The only difference, besides the price, is that High Beam is a lot more liquidy than the Facial Whip and you tend to use more of it. I have seen it at Target in only 2 colors. The one I have and I recommend for everyone out there is Lilac Petal. It's a pretty pinkish gold color, perfect for all skin tones.

                                                                              

      Last, but not least, my all time favorite product is from their Studio Line. It's the ELF Powder brush and let me tell you one thing, it is AH-MAZING!! I use mine with a liquid foundation and I get such a perfect finish. It is extremely comparable to Sigma's Flat Top Kabuki brush, although I do like this one better. Its densely packed and the bristles are so soft and helps create an airbrushed finish. And for only $3, I would pick this over my Sigma brush any day.

Ok guys, I recommend that you run out right now and try some ELF products and let me know what you think. You can find them at Target, Kmart. and of course www.eyelipsface.com. Wow, I completed my first post! YaY! I hope you guys liked it. I know I rambled a lot but eh that's how I am. Teeehhehehehe. Anyways, Stay Beautiful! Muah!