Hi there! Happy Monday, but more importantly, MERRY CHRISTMAS!
I hope that if you celebrate Christmas that you have a wonderful day with those you hold dear.
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Pants: J Crew Factory
Hair: Nume Wand
Lip: Too Faced Matte in Bend & Snap
As always, thank you for reading! I appreciate you very much! xx
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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!
Well, Christmas is officially less than a month away and holiday shopping is in full swing. Today I want to share a few of my favorite beauty purchases that I use on a regular basis and think are fantastic gift ideas for any lady in your life (or yourself).
PMD Personal Microderm System
I love this because it smooths and evens skin tone, reduces blemishes, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. I use this once a week and love doing this in the convenience of my own home. The PMD is one of the most important parts of my skin care routine, and think it would make a great gift.
Nume Classic Wand 25mm
This is how I curl my hair most days, and I get questions on my hair more than anything else in my videos and photos…this is my “secret” weapon! I LOVE this thing.
Beautiful Fragrance
I think a wonderful perfume is such a great gift because it is a bit of splurge that people may not want to spend the money on, but will surely love.
Bath Bomb Set
I love bath bombs, but they are not a “need” item, so I love getting them as gifts instead of spending the money on myself.
Light-Up Make-Up Mirror
I do my makeup in front of a light up makeup mirror every day and think that every woman needs good lighting for makeup. I also love the magnifying feature (well, I love/hate it!) because it makes plucking stray brow hairs so much easier.
What beauty item would you love to get as a gift? What is your favorite beauty gift to give? I would love to hear your ideas in the comments : )
Thank you, as always, for reading! Have a wonderful weekend! xx
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Hi there! Happy Monday!!
Today’s blog post goes out to my sweet friend and subscriber, Tammy, who just welcomed a sweet baby girl (congrats again girl!!) because she asked me for my Hair Tutorial-Easy Everyday Curls for Beginners. That tutorial is great for quick, everyday curls, but today I want to share my faaaavorite curls that take a little longer, but I can also get two days wear out of them.
BEFORE WE GET STARTED:
1) I took these pictures about a month ago and almost didn’t upload them because I’m in a lounge top, but hey this is real life!! : )
2) I do NOT show myself using a glove but these curling irons are EXTREMELY hot and when I first used mine I would wear the glove, and sometimes still do. BE CAREFUL!
ABOUT MY HAIR:
I have naturally straight hair, it doesn’t dry completely stick straight like it did before kids, but it’s still very straight naturally. I have very fine hair, but a lot of it. My hair can sometimes be dry at the ends, and I use dry shampoo in the roots to avoid any greasiness on second day hair.
PRODUCTS I USED:
Nume Classic 25 MM Curling Wand (this is AMAZING! I absolutely adore Nume products, they are worth the hype!! Never pay full price for these though, google coupon codes because you can get them for way less!!)
The “Wet” Brush This is the most amazing brush EVER! It puts my old stand-by, a large tooth comb, to shame.
It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product Amazon has the best prices for this!!!
Got2B Gaurdian Angel Heat Protector
Sectioning Clips (I don’t like mine and can’t find my good ones, but the ones I linked are great!)
It’s a 10 Miracle Styling Serum
STEP 1:
Spray your hair with a heat protectant and then begin sectioning your hair. I try not to worry too much where exactly I section, but do the sides and middle in 2-3 sections each. If you would like to see exactly how I section, let me know in the comments and I would be more than happy to do a post on that as well.
STEP 2:
Choose one of the bottom sections and take a 1 inch section from the back. Hold the curling wand upside down with the OPPOSITE hand as the side you are curling and curl the section around the wand. I like to keep the hair flat to the iron and wrap the hair away from my face. To wrap away from your face start with the hair up and over the wand. Continue doing this around your head letting section by section down as you go.
STEP 3:
I let my hair set for a few minutes & spray it with a little hairspray. I then put my head upside down, shake it around and spray it with a little more hair spray. I like to finger comb through some of the curls, but be careful not to do it too much so you undo your pretty curls! I then put a little oil on the ends of my hair.
I know this may seem intimidating, so *pleasepleaseplease* feel free to ask any questions in the comments or on any of my social media. I seriously didn’t know how to curl my hair well until I turned 25!! This may take a little practice, but it is a great style to be able to do! I love this because I can wear it on the first day, sleep on it, and then comb through the curls a little for loose, big volume second day curls.
Have a WONDERFUL week : )
