Birthdays and Boyfriends
My 21st birthday was last week, and I was admittedly a little bummed out that I wouldn't be spending it with all of my close friends and family, but Kirby, being the swell guy that he is, made sure that it was a lovely day from start to finish. It started with birthday donuts and flowers, and it ended with birthday cuddling and Arrested Development (in between were birthday lunch at a delicious cafe and birthday sushi for dinner ). I'm a lucky girl. Damaging my hair never felt so classy. Honestly, this straightener has been kinder to my hair than...
I wish that lightening my hair was easy/safe.
Filed under: hair care, life lessons, pictures of celebrities, vanity
Looking at pictures of Kristen Stewart with blonde hair has convinced me that I may also need blonde hair. It's one of those things that I'll probably never do, but it's fun to pretend. Now would be the perfect time to radically alter my physical appearance, too, since I'm moving and I won't have to deal with all the surprised/disappointed faces. I'm currently scouring the internet for ways to safely lighten my hair. My conclusion: There aren't many. Surprise, surprise. I haven't given up yet, though. I'm gonna talk to all the hairstylists/colorists that I know and see what they say....
Dr. Bronner’s Citrus Conditioning Hair Rinse Review
Filed under: hair care, health and beauty, natural products, product review
Ingredients- (provided at drbronner.com)- "Organic Lemon Juice, Organic Shikakai Powder, Organic Coconut Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Organic Olive Oil, Organic Hemp Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Lemon Oil, Organic Orange Oil" This product gets a satisfyingly low hazard score of 1 from the Environmental Working Group's Cosmetic Safety Database. Product Description (also provided at drbronner.com)- "Our organic conditioning rinse is nourishing and effective without synthetic ingredients, and is certified by the same National Organic Program that certifies organic food. The USDA logo is your guarantee of...
5 products that I can’t wait to try
Filed under: consumption, hair care, health and beauty, natural products, skin care, vanity
It's no secret that my cabinets have been overflowing with health and beauty products lately, but a girl can dream...can't she? Also, pay close attention to all the sweet ingredients you're about to encounter. The Answer's PMS Clear Facial Mask- I've yet to find anything that completely gets rid of pre-period breakouts. I guess this stuff could be the ticket. Ingredients- French green clay, Fullers Earth clay, green tea, and papaya extract.
Hair Business and Vacation Purchases
Filed under: accessories, consumption, fashion, hair care, health and beauty, natural products
My beach vacation has been pretty fly thus far. I haven't spent much time at the beach (because of the nasty water and nasty tar balls), but our Condo is sufficiently sweet. There's a lazy river; how cool is that?! I've been avoiding shampoo altogether this week and using baking soda in its place. I've been conditioning with Aveda Rosemary Mint Conditioner (and my hair has never looked better): My mom bought me some Time & Again Organics hand cream today at a cute little shop. It was seven dollars, and it smells like a dream:
The...The Greenest List I’ve Ever Made
Filed under: consumption, fashion, food and drink, hair care, natural products, physical well-being, skin care, vanity
I've compiled a list of ten natural, green, and/or organic things that I wouldn't mind having. My birthday's in August. Har har. 1) Demeter Naturals Mimosa Perfume- Demeter Naturals fragrances are made from pure essential oils and have no Phthalates (put simply, Phthalates are chemicals that are intended to make scent last longer that are easily absorbed by our skin).
2) LunaPanties-Basically, they have organic cotton pads sewn into them. The extra liner shown in the picture is for days with heavier flows. I could easily make something like this at home, but I love that...Get outta town, olive oil.
Filed under: hair care, health and beauty, life lessons, natural products, product review
I coated the ends of my hair with olive oil before going to bed three nights ago. I thought that I remembered trying it before, but I must have been wrong because I do not at all remember the greasiness that ensued. I used baking soda the next morning in the shower and thought everything was fine. BUT my hair still looked wet after it was completely dry! I had to put it up while I was at work; it looked that gross. All the shampooing that I had to do to make my hair normal again definitely undid...
Danielle is smart.
Filed under: hair care, health and beauty, natural products, product review
Danielle has been urging me to replace my shampoo with baking soda for at least a year now, and I finally tried it out in the shower this morning. Actually, it was this afternoon. I slept in, and I feel pretty good about it. I feel pretty good about my hair too. I put a quarter-sized wad(I wish I could think of a less disgusting word to use) in my palm, mixed it with a little water, massaged it into my scalp for about thirty seconds, rinsed it out, and conditioned my hair as usual. It looks clean, but...
I need them in my life.
Filed under: hair care, health and beauty, natural products, product review, skin care
I rarely make a long-term commitment to any health and beauty product, but those listed below have a special place in my heart and in my beauty regimen. 1. Desert Essence tea tree oil mouthwash- Let's get real, natural toothpastes don't actually do much for bad breath. Flossing and brushing are great for making my teeth look clean, but mouthwash is where it's at if I want to talk close to someone's face (and I do). I love the way this stuff tastes, and it makes my breath downright pleasant. 2. Spring Valley tea tree oil (that walmart jurnt)- Can you tell...
Boar Bristle Hair Brush Review
I cannot say enough positive things about the boar bristle hair brush that I recently purchased. It makes my hair shiny, soft, and waaay more manageable. Honestly, I did not expect to see much of an improvement in my hair, but I was pleasantly surprised. Every review that I read before purchasing one said that it evenly redistributes the oils in your hair (from the scalp to the ends, where it's needed to prevent and repair split ends), but I was still skeptical until I tried it. It has actually improved the overall texture of my hair. Also, it was...
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