Why pay high prices for expensive designer hair masks? You can make this one at home in a few minutes with only 3 ingredients!
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Afterwards your hair will feel AMAZING. But oh yeah- you DO need to wash it out :-)
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Showing posts with label haircare. Show all posts
Sunday, August 2, 2015
Make An Awesome Hair Mask At Home!
Why pay high prices for expensive designer hair masks? You can make this one at home in a few minutes with only 3 ingredients!
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Saturday, July 25, 2015
Thanks, Total Beauty! Some More Fantastic Products! eSalon, Alterna, LaRocca, Zents, Osmotics
So as my luck dictates, Total Beauty no longer does collections. It's a shame, they ALWAYS had high end, luxury products curated by the super awesome Total Beauty, a website that has been my beauty go to for YEARS.
Gift Card Free Hair Coloring From eSalon
A Little Bit About eSalon
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- VITAMIN E helps condition dry hair & scalp
- PROVITAMIN B5 moisturizes hair
- KERATIN gives hair strength & flexibility
- SILK AMINO ACID strengthens & conditions the hair
- SOYBEAN PROTEIN improves hair body & texture
- ALOE VERA moisturizes, adds shine & helps manageability
- CHAMOMILE moisturizes
- WHEAT PROTEIN replenishes & strengthens the hair
- LOVE adds brilliance & boosts happiness
eSalon was inspired by the idea that beautiful, quality hair color can be accessible without the uncertainties of retail products and the excessive expense of salons.
We take into account natural hair color, amount of gray hair, previous color applications, hair texture and condition, desired color, and other variables, so you get custom formulated hair color that you could never get off the shelf. There are literally thousands of color possibilities available, and eSalon can provide the best match with a hair color formula and Personalized Instructions customized for each individual client.
The patent-pending technology enables individual customization on a large scale. Our hair colors are not pre-stocked. Every order is custom blended, bottled and packaged, then sent to the client as soon as it's completed.
Mama Mia, this makes your skin look AND feel amazing. You begin to see results almost immediately with this soothing, smoothing treatment. It's unscented and safe for even the most sensitive skin. It kept me from having a rosacea flare the entire time I used it. It really does tighten up your skin, I found it especially useful around my chin and neck area.
Zents is one of my favorite brands. We are talking HIGH END LUXURY. This is the brand I like to wind up my home spa days with. When I use Zents products, I feel like a pampered millionaire princess. The wash makes your skin feel like velvet and is so moisturizing that you don't even need lotion afterwards.The perfumes smell like heaven and perfume your skin without being a bang you over head cheap alcohol base. It's subtle, sexy and when layered with the wash and lotion will make you spend the day inhaling yourself deeply. Sigh..........
Siberian fir, bay laurel and sandalwoodZents Eau De Toilette - Sun captures the essence of warm, sunny days with the aroma of sweet orange, grapefruit and vanilla.
Zents Eau De Toilette - Mandarin captures the essence of faraway lands with the aroma of orange flower, citrus zest and ginger.
This is another sun protection powerhouse. Not only does it block pollutants, but it also refreshes your skin during a long day. It brings makeup back to life and can get you through the hottest of days with glowing (and protected!) skin. I kept this in my purse and used it constantly until it was alllllll gone.Stop environmental pollutants associated with daily life and the sun's harmful rays from aging your skin. This ultra-moisturizing Vitamin Repair Mist with active plant extracts and encapsulated bio-actives repairs and calms skin, helping to prevent damage from UVA and UVB rays.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Fish Oil Does Amazing Things For Your Skin And Hair -Bye Bye Dandruff And Rosacea!
Fish oil capsules can be big and hard to swallow, but they have beauty benefits that make them worth the trouble. They can reduce redness on your face and make hair shiny and strong. Because it’s the omega-3 oils that work this magic, this triple strength formula really does go to work.
How Fish Oil Capsules Benefit Skin
In a study published in "The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology" in 2008, omega-3 fatty acids were found to reduce symptoms of rosacea, those red blotchy patches on your skin and inflamed capillaries on your face. Taking fish oil capsules can benefit the look and health of your skin, especially if you have a skin condition like rosacea or eczema, reports Dr. Perricone. (of famed Perricone M.D. Skinceuticals line)
How Fish Oil Capsules Benefit Hair
The omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil capsules can also benefit your hair, making it shinier and stronger. Omega-3s are a healthy fat, helping to reduce skin dryness that can lead to dandruff or an itchy scalp. The natural oils that lubricate the scalp, hair and skin tend to lessen as we age. The omega-3s in fish oil capsules will help alleviate this dryness that leads to brittle hair and wrinkles. A study published in "Dermatologic Clinics" in 2013 reported that hair follicles can be impaired by a lack of essential fatty acids.
I've found that when I quit taking fish oil, my dandruff returns- I was out of fish oil and within a week of taking these my scalp had cleared back up. My rosacea flares also backed off, since I started taking them again I haven't had a single flare.
This one has the added benefit of including the ever essential and hard to get Vitamin D!
Doctor C's Own Triple Strength Fish Oil 1560mg Omega-3: 900mg EPA/660mg DHA with Vitamin D3 1000IU Supplements (60 Softgels) - IFOS Certified - Made In Nature High Potency Best For Adults
Monday, July 20, 2015
Marching In The Beauty Army Products - Fiafini, Control Corrective, Apothoderm, Aquolina, Egyptian Magic, Pssssst!
is $12 a month with the option to skip any month. What makes them different from most sample subscriptions is that you get to choose which 6 samples you want. There's generally a mix of standard packettes, deluxe sample and travel sizes (my Psssst is the size can sold in stores in the travel section) and often a full sized item. As I state in the video, I picked what I genuinely wanted to try, not necessarily the best DOLLAR value items available to me.
Fiafini Skincare Divine Hydration Marula Oil Moisturizer is fantastic- it moisturizes AND firms skin and calms my redness INSTANTLY! No more looking like W.C. Fields..... Marula oil is sadly overlooked by most companies. This is one of those instances where I was intrigued by a product for my sensitive skin but didn't want to buy something and have it not work. So yes, I got a packette sample- don't care- I wanted to test it before dropping $40 on a product I couldn't use. That's what samples are FOR, not to accumulate a Sephora in my house. (Which I've done anyway......)
Finally, complete complexion perfection with the moisture and anti-aging actives your skin craves. Get the divine skin of your dreams with fiafini. A hydrating and healing moisturizer that firms, minimizes wrinkles and restores elasticity, divine hydration moisturizer is the triple-targeted solution to the most common signs of aging. Formulated to be ultra-hydrating yet never heavy, this moisturizer helps soothe and calm redness with prickly pear, avocado and evening primrose extracts, while also reducing environmental stress on the skin. Powerful antioxidants marula oil and vitamin E fight fine lines and wrinkles, and help visibly firm and lift the skin for complete perfection, and as with all fiafini products, our moisturizer will always be free of fragrance, alcohol, mineral oil, and all parabens. No animal testing and vegan.
Control Corrective Redness Relief Serum
For sensitive, inflamed or Rosacea-prone skin. Botanical extracts plus skin-balancing vitamins reduce trans epidermal water loss, which in turn helps strengthen and balance the skin, reduce redness and inhibit future flare-ups. I'll be honest- can't tell you what I thought because it got eaten by my bathroom before I got to try it..... WHAH!!!!!!
Apothederm Stretch Mark Cream, 5.7 Ounce
- Visible results in as little as 2 weeks
- Evens skin tone and improve skin texture and smoothness
- Protects the skin to help prevent future stretch marks
- Optimally blends natural emollients: shea butter, cocoa butter, olive oil, meadowfoam seed oil
- Effective for old or new stretch marks
I'm normally not a huge fan of really sweet scents but for some reason I am ADDICTED to Pink Sugar. Maybe it's the addition of the peppery, spicy undernotes that elevate it from little girl to sexy. This is what Bath & Body Works scents strives to achieve- a playful sweet scent for adults.
Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream is a cult favorite for a reason- even Madonna is a huge fan! The label is an esoteric version of the Dr. Bronners labels making for some amusing bathroom reading.
Pssssst! Dry Shampoo (I found it at Herbs Pro, an online health store at a 21% savings over other places!) This is the original spray dry shampoo and it does an amazing job of soaking up oil and refreshing your hair- even removes the smell of smoke! For blowout gals this is a lifesaver and maybe even more sore for those of us who prefer to hit the snooze button.
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
I always love argan oil, but DANG! This stuff from Visible Science is GIZORGEOUS!
Product Description
Visible Science's Organic Argan Oil with Resveratrol is a luxurious beauty oil that can be used to enhance the beauty of both hair and skin. The combination of Argan Oil and Resveratrol creates an effect that maximizes the antioxidant, protective and restorative properties of Argan Oil. Infuse your hair with shine and eliminate split ends with Visible Science's Argan Oil with Resveratrol! Our certified organic argan oil strengthens hair follicles with essential vitamins, and repairs brittle and damaged hair back to its natural, full texture, while resveratrol protects your hair from free radicals to keep it vibrant. Give your hair a glossy shine that lasts from one styling to the next with Visible Science's Argan Oil with Resveratrol. Did you know you can also keep your skin hydrated and radiant all day with Visible Science's Argan Oil with Resveratrol? Argan oil nourishes your skin protecting it against wrinkles by encouraging water retention and eliminating dryness. Used for generations to combat damaging dry heat, our certified organic argan oil will keep your skin smooth and glowing.
Learn all the deets on this fantastic serum at http://www.visiblesciencearganoil.com/
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Arvazallia Advanced Hair Repair System - Argan and Macadamia Oils - I'm in love!
WOW! Okay, that doesn't really count as a review, huh? When I was sent this haircare trio to review, all I could focus on was the hard to pronounce name :-) After using them, all I could focus on was petting my own head.Sulfate free and paraben free, these are safe for all hair types including processed and color treated hair. I'm often skeptical when shampoos and such claim to work on all hair textures, but I believe it now. My hair is super fine, oily and fairly damaged and using the shampoo and conditioner together made my hair feel silky soft, look amazingly shiny and super clean without being stripped. I swear it actually stayed looking clean and fresh for longer.
The shampoo, being sulfate free, doesn't overfoam and strip your hair of it's natural, scalp protecting oils but still makes it crazy clean. The conditioner made my hair really soft and detangled; amazingly without weighing it down at all. Usually such deep conditioners make my hair limp and lifeless, but this actually had the opposite effect. After being basically bedridden the last 2 weeks, I used the hair mask to try and bring it back to life and it did that and more. This does not look like the hair of someone who's been lying in bed like a dirty mop for half a month!
It smells wonderful, a subtle fruity scent that had The Mister burying his face in my hear repeatedly. I'm 5'2" and he's 6'4", so he spends a lot of time smelling my head! This passed the hubband head sniffer test :-)
Arvazallia Advanced Hair Repair Moisturizing Shampoo and Repair Daily Conditioner are Members of the Arvazallia Advanced Hair Repair System. These products are specially formulated to work in combination to Restore, Strengthen, and Revitalize hair that is dry or that has been damaged or weakened by heat styling, chemical processing, or coloring.
The advanced proprietary formulas, which are infused with both the highest quality cosmetic grade Argan oil and Macadamia oil, nourishes hair with essential nutrients while fortifying and strengthening each strand of hair by sealing dents and divots found in dry and damaged hair. This promotes natural hair growth and improves the texture, elasticity, and manageability of your hair giving it a beautiful healthy look and a luminous shine.
#advancedhairrepair #review
Friday, July 5, 2013
Whole Foods Curated Green Grab Bag product reviews, Giovanni, Hugo Naturals, Mineral Fusion, EO, Nourish Organic, Everyday Shea
Green Grab Bag is a fun, affordable way to try the best natural beauty products before you buy! For just $15 a month (or $145 a year, which gives you a 20% discount), you get at least six samples of the best of the best in natural, organic and/or vegan skin care, haircare, makeup, fragrance and more, delivered to your door and shipping is free! Take a look at www.greengrabbag.com.
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOU PUT MY NAME (Julie Ann Keene-Roppolo) IN THE "HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US" BOX. IT IS HOW I WILL GET CREDIT FOR REFERRING YOU AND WILL HELP ME EARN FREE GREEN GRAB BAGS THAT I CAN SHARE WITH YOU!
Green Grab Bag paired up with Texas homies, Whole Foods Marketplace to show us a sampling of the delish beauty products that they have available. I love how easy it is now to find natural and healthy beauty products. Not too long ago all natural products got clumped into the "dirty hippie" category, and it's so fab that it's being taken seriously by the larger scale beauty market! I love how Green Grab Bag hooks people up with gentle, paraben free options that they might not normally consider. I get so excited to see each month's bag- heck, I'm practically stalking the mailman because I know my newest bag is supposed to get here today! Now they have an awesome Build A Box option that I'm DYING to try. Being a GGB member not only introduces you to awesome products, but you get discounts on full sizes as well. Just to show you how much I adore them, I just renewed my subscription for another year! They recently had their one year anniversary, so I expect to see bigger and better things on the horizon....
Available at Vitacost where you get $10 off your first order where it's only $10 (27% off the regular retail) for 2.2 pounds of lotion!
Everyday Shea Moisturizing Body Wash in Lavender- Handcrafted & Unrefined. Rich lathering formula moisturizes with a blend of Certified Fair Trade unrefined shea butter, virgin coconut oil and West African neem extract. They also use real lavender essential oil (not a fake perfume) so you get the actual aromatherapeutic effects. Nothing relaxes me more than real lavender.
Nourish Organic Body Lotion in Fresh Fig- Also available at Vitacost, only $8.29! OMG! Finally a fig scented item that I actually LIKE! I have such a hate/hate relationship with almost everything fig scented, they tend to make it smell too much like sour dirt. This actually smells good! Not the slightest bit greasy, it's a perfect hand lotion that lets you open doorknobs after using it! It absorbs quickly and is light, so it's an EXCELLENT summertime lotion. Plus, it's gentle on even the most sensitive skin. made with organic aloe, rice protein, acai, essential oils and Vitamin E.
Refresh Breath Spray from EO- works great- your mouth feels fresh and clean for a really long time after using, I assume because essential oils have more staying power than a bunch of chemicals floating in alcohol. I need to get more, cause I tore through mine. A purse staple.
Mineral Fusion Sparkle Bronzer ($29.99!)- this turned out to be a holy grail item for me. Contains both grapeseed extract and camellia extract- both excellent for your skin. I use this at least a few times a week, it's in my default makeup bag. I have very fair, freckled skin and this is not too dark on me. It gives a beautiful glow to your face and the subtle shimmer really draws the eye up giving you great cheekbone definition. I use this to sculpt my cheekbones and slenderize my face. A little goes a long way too, my pan looks practically untouched, and like I said, I use it at least 3 times a week.
Hugo Naturals Body lotion in Comforting Vanilla & Sweet Orange- meow........ This turns me into a purring kitty. I am such an enormous fan of not just this brand, but also this specific scent in particular. I carry around tons of their products, in fact their mist in this scent is on current rotation in the Roppolo bathroom for it's awesome skin soothing properties. I have a bottle of this one in my purse right now and everytime I put it on, I get asked what it is. I had 3 ladies in the bathroom at the museum look it up on their phones! Non greasy and absorbs really well but still is extremely hydrating. Treat your skin to long-lasting hydration and sweet-smelling fragrance with our All Over Lotion. Our hand-crafted blend includes nature’s finest moisturizers: We begin with generous amounts of 100% natural emollient Olive and light Jojoba oils, plus rich Shea Butter to create a marvelously creamy lotion that absorbs quickly and provides lasting hydration without leaving a greasy feel. We add natural Vitamin E and pure Aloe Vera to smooth, nourish and revitalize skin from head to toe. We’ve created a delightful fragrance pairing of all-natural Vanilla extract for a rich, comforting scent, plus fruity Sweet Orange oil, used in aromatherapy to brighten mood and reduce stress. Our All Over Lotion is always cruelty-free, and is safe and gentle enough for daily use on both face and body.ALSO available at Vitacost, for only $7.99
Giovanni 2Chic Ultra Sleek shampoo & conditioner and a sampler 3 pack- ooooh! Pretty hair! Contains Brazilian Phyto-Keratin and Moroccan Argan Oil. Totally sulfate and chemical free! A lot of people don't like sulfate free shampoos because they want lots of foaming action and this surprisingly actually gives you that! It smells wonderful and feels very luxurious. It gives my hair a lot of body and gets it really clean and the shine is amazing. my hair absolutely glows after using these products. This is seriously salon quality shampoo that is freakishly inexpensive! I am now a regular user- two thumbs up.
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOU PUT MY NAME (Julie Ann Keene-Roppolo) IN THE "HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US" BOX. IT IS HOW I WILL GET CREDIT FOR REFERRING YOU AND WILL HELP ME EARN FREE GREEN GRAB BAGS THAT I CAN SHARE WITH YOU!
Green Grab Bag paired up with Texas homies, Whole Foods Marketplace to show us a sampling of the delish beauty products that they have available. I love how easy it is now to find natural and healthy beauty products. Not too long ago all natural products got clumped into the "dirty hippie" category, and it's so fab that it's being taken seriously by the larger scale beauty market! I love how Green Grab Bag hooks people up with gentle, paraben free options that they might not normally consider. I get so excited to see each month's bag- heck, I'm practically stalking the mailman because I know my newest bag is supposed to get here today! Now they have an awesome Build A Box option that I'm DYING to try. Being a GGB member not only introduces you to awesome products, but you get discounts on full sizes as well. Just to show you how much I adore them, I just renewed my subscription for another year! They recently had their one year anniversary, so I expect to see bigger and better things on the horizon....
Available at Vitacost where you get $10 off your first order where it's only $10 (27% off the regular retail) for 2.2 pounds of lotion!
Everyday Shea Moisturizing Body Wash in Lavender- Handcrafted & Unrefined. Rich lathering formula moisturizes with a blend of Certified Fair Trade unrefined shea butter, virgin coconut oil and West African neem extract. They also use real lavender essential oil (not a fake perfume) so you get the actual aromatherapeutic effects. Nothing relaxes me more than real lavender.
Nourish Organic Body Lotion in Fresh Fig- Also available at Vitacost, only $8.29! OMG! Finally a fig scented item that I actually LIKE! I have such a hate/hate relationship with almost everything fig scented, they tend to make it smell too much like sour dirt. This actually smells good! Not the slightest bit greasy, it's a perfect hand lotion that lets you open doorknobs after using it! It absorbs quickly and is light, so it's an EXCELLENT summertime lotion. Plus, it's gentle on even the most sensitive skin. made with organic aloe, rice protein, acai, essential oils and Vitamin E.
Refresh Breath Spray from EO- works great- your mouth feels fresh and clean for a really long time after using, I assume because essential oils have more staying power than a bunch of chemicals floating in alcohol. I need to get more, cause I tore through mine. A purse staple.
Mineral Fusion Sparkle Bronzer ($29.99!)- this turned out to be a holy grail item for me. Contains both grapeseed extract and camellia extract- both excellent for your skin. I use this at least a few times a week, it's in my default makeup bag. I have very fair, freckled skin and this is not too dark on me. It gives a beautiful glow to your face and the subtle shimmer really draws the eye up giving you great cheekbone definition. I use this to sculpt my cheekbones and slenderize my face. A little goes a long way too, my pan looks practically untouched, and like I said, I use it at least 3 times a week. |
| Silly pic, but you can see how I used it to sculpt my face |
Hugo Naturals Body lotion in Comforting Vanilla & Sweet Orange- meow........ This turns me into a purring kitty. I am such an enormous fan of not just this brand, but also this specific scent in particular. I carry around tons of their products, in fact their mist in this scent is on current rotation in the Roppolo bathroom for it's awesome skin soothing properties. I have a bottle of this one in my purse right now and everytime I put it on, I get asked what it is. I had 3 ladies in the bathroom at the museum look it up on their phones! Non greasy and absorbs really well but still is extremely hydrating. Treat your skin to long-lasting hydration and sweet-smelling fragrance with our All Over Lotion. Our hand-crafted blend includes nature’s finest moisturizers: We begin with generous amounts of 100% natural emollient Olive and light Jojoba oils, plus rich Shea Butter to create a marvelously creamy lotion that absorbs quickly and provides lasting hydration without leaving a greasy feel. We add natural Vitamin E and pure Aloe Vera to smooth, nourish and revitalize skin from head to toe. We’ve created a delightful fragrance pairing of all-natural Vanilla extract for a rich, comforting scent, plus fruity Sweet Orange oil, used in aromatherapy to brighten mood and reduce stress. Our All Over Lotion is always cruelty-free, and is safe and gentle enough for daily use on both face and body.ALSO available at Vitacost, for only $7.99
Giovanni 2Chic Ultra Sleek shampoo & conditioner and a sampler 3 pack- ooooh! Pretty hair! Contains Brazilian Phyto-Keratin and Moroccan Argan Oil. Totally sulfate and chemical free! A lot of people don't like sulfate free shampoos because they want lots of foaming action and this surprisingly actually gives you that! It smells wonderful and feels very luxurious. It gives my hair a lot of body and gets it really clean and the shine is amazing. my hair absolutely glows after using these products. This is seriously salon quality shampoo that is freakishly inexpensive! I am now a regular user- two thumbs up.
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