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A Simple Solution to My Hair Predicament

Feb
1st
2012
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I rarely regret my decision to avoid shampoo, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't occasionally miss the scent of freshly-washed hair. Hair that smells like nothing can get pretty boring, and without that just shampooed look/feel/scent, I often forget when I last used baking soda and apple cider vinegar. Because of this, I tend use baking soda more frequently than is necessary. This is both wasteful and not so great for my already dry hair.

Amber, my talented hairstylist, often mixes a few drops...

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I did a bad thing.

Jan
23rd
2012
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  What's a girl to do when she can't justify splurging on henna but her hair is looking especially mousy? Well, this girl buys the cheapest box of ammonia free dye she can find and puts it to good use. I know, I know. The ingredients are pretty gross, and dying at home is risky. I don't plan to make a habit of it, though, and I did manage to skip the included conditioner (which was full of parabens) and follow up with argan oil instead. Also, I'm pretty happy with the...

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Links and More Links

Jan
19th
2012
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My brain feels tired, and so I'm giving it a little break. Here are some links for you guys to check out while it rests: I'm excited to try this natural hair colour mask to hopefully make mine a little less dull. Need a reminder of which ingredients it's most important to avoid? This article made me realize that I definitely need to update/add to my ingredients to avoid page. This story about fragrance that a reader shared with Alexandra and Siobhan is both scary and inspirational. I need to take a page out of Rachel's...

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More Hair Talk

Jan
4th
2012
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 So I didn't get bangs or all my hair chopped off, but I'm feeling better about my long hair than I have in months. Amber at Intricid Salon tells me that I can easily achieve the long, lovely locks that I want with the help of a daily mutivitamin and less razoring. Oh boy! Until then, maybe I'll just pretend to have short hair occasionally with the help of this sweet...

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A Hair Rut

Jan
3rd
2012
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I'm getting my hair cut today, and it has caused me an unnecessary amount of stress. I should probably do something, since I've been in kind of a hair rut lately, but I'm having trouble deciding on the specifics.

A small part of me wants to leave the salon with a cute bob, similar to the one above.

Katie's sweet bangs make me wish I hadn't even decided to grow mine out.

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Eyebrow Update

Oct
10th
2011
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  Remember the promise I made to myself to avoid tweezers until my eyebrows returned to their naturally full state? Well, somehow I've managed to keep that promise, and I think my eyebrows are looking better than ever! Also, while using Hipstamatic to snap the above picture, I was bombarded with so many old, cute pictures of myself sans bangs. I'm not sure why I repeatedly put myself through this cycle of wanting bangs, having bangs, hating bangs, and then spending several torturous months growing out bangs...but I'm currently...

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No Heat Curls!

Sep
13th
2011
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I hate damaged hair just as much as I love beautiful curls, which is why I rarely curl my hair. Fortunately, I recently discovered a wonderful YouTube channel called thelipstickdiaries that has a great no heat curls tutorial. It's so simple and the results are way dreamy.

I couldn't make my hair look quite as cute as Maria's beforehand. Actually, I think Friar Tuck is a more accurate comparison.

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Eco-Me Grapefruit Sage Dry Dog Shampoo Review

Jul
28th
2011

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My dogs are basically like furry children to me, so taking care of them is something that comes pretty naturally. Still, sometimes baths are more trouble than they're worth. If Clementine and Winston aren't smelling their best and I don't have a lot of time to spare, then dry shampoo is kind of a life saver. Ingredients (provided at eco-me.com)- "Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda), Zea Mays (Corn Starch)Grapefruit, Clary Sage essential oils." I couldn’t locate this product in the Cosmetics Database, so I’ve...

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Beachy Links

Jul
21st
2011
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    Hey guys, I hope you're all having the best week. Here are a few links to some summer/beach related articles I've recently come across. Enjoy! Several of these casual updos could easily be recreated for a relaxing day on the beach or just a hot day in the sun. This sunscreen infographic is so informative! I love arming myself with useful information. Parts 1 and 2 of Eco Stiletto's Eco Bikini Feature are very promising. Bikinis made from recycled water bottles and organic cotton? I can't wait for parts 3-4! Get a bikini wax this month and kill...

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Arbonne SeaSource Detox Spa Fortifying Hair Mask Review

Jun
29th
2011

T&J

Rating:

8
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Along with my delicious sample of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Shake Mix, I received several other Arbonne samples to try out. Today I'll be reviewing the Fortifying Hair Mask, a product that is a real treat for hair that needs a little extra love. Key Ingredients (provided at arbonne.com)- "Botanical blend of chamomile flower extract, rosemary leaf extract, sage leaf extract, soy protein; spirulina extract, shea butter." None of the current formulations of Arbonne's products are...

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