FOTD with Ardell Demi Lashes and flat iron waves.

Hello! My apologies for disappearing for so long, but I am back! :) I thought I would share today's FOTD and a hair style I have been rocking lately. I recently purchased some Ardell False Eyelashes after seeing many good reviews and feedback. Here is what the 120 demi's look like on me!

(Blurry pic, sorry!) I am loving them! They add just enough extra oomph to my eyes, without being obviously fake. The band is sturdy and clear, but black where the hairs attach to the band. I like the clear band, you can cover it with eyeliner and it looks more natural then a thick black line, it's also easy to shape. They stay on really well and only required minimal trimming on the inner corners. :) I will be purchasing back ups, that's for sure! Here are some more pictures.

 Face: Rimmel Match Perfection concealer, Physicians Formula Vega Strip hilighter/bronzer, NYX cream blush in Glow.

Eyes: Elf brow kit, Ardell Demi 120 lashes, Essence gel liner, waterproof CoverGirl Lash Blast Volume, NYX eyeshadow trio in Nude/Taupe/Dark brown, NYX jumbo eye pencil in Milk.

Lips: Revlon Soft Nude lipstick, Stila Lip Glaze in Splendor.


Here are the flat iron waves! There are plenty of tutorials on Youtube. I might make one on how I got my particular style. :) They hold super well for me.

Thanks for looking!

My current favorite haircare products.

Hey, everyone. :) I thought I would post about my current favorite haircare products. Let me give you a description of my hair type. My hair is medium texture, meaning the individual strands are neither thin or coarse. My hair is also dense, meaning I have a lot of it, it is also wavy. It is about an inch past my bra strap and cut into long layers. Here is a picture of my hair for a reference.

 And now on to the products.
 

My hair gets dried out pretty easily, so I like to use oil before shampooing to add and maintain moisture. My current favorite is Almond oil. It is light and moisturizing. It doesn't weigh my hair down or cause unwanted build up. It also makes my hair really shiny. Coconut oil is also very good and actually penetrates the hair shaft to deeply moisturize, but I find if I use it too often, it builds up in my hair. I like to use Coconut oil once a week.

One 'n Only Argan Oil is my current shampoo. It is sulfate free and very gentle on my hair. It gives my hair really good slip in the shower, and a good amount of shine when my hair dries. You can find it at Sally Beauty Supply and I believe Ulta carries this line as well. 

Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition is my favorite conditioner. I like to use silicone free conditioners because silicone builds up on my hair, which makes it tangled, dull and causes my hair to go limp, so, this conditioner is great for every day use if your hair is sensitive to silicones. I can usually get away with silicones in styling products as long as I use a clarifying shampoo every once in a while. It has Olive oil, Avocado oil, and Shea oil. It makes my hair really soft and is light enough for me to even use a little as a leave in conditioner.

 Generic Value Products makes a dupe for Joico K-PAK, which is a protein treatment to strengthen hair. Some peoples hair doesn't take well to protein, but mine loves it. I like to use this after using a clarifying shampoo. I leave it in for about 5 or 10 minutes, then I rinse and follow up with a deep conditioner. If you use a protein treatment, it is important to use a deep conditioner after, because protein doesn't moisturize, it strengthens. I would post my favorite clarifying shampoo and deep conditioner, but I haven't found ones I like enough. :\




Styling products:

I love using Garnier Fructis Wonder Waves spray after I towel dry my hair. It has a light hold and smooths my hair and helps enhance the waves and reduce frizz. This also makes my hair shiny, which is always good. :P


The serum I am currently testing out is One 'n Only Argan oil. So far I like it quite a bit, but I do have to use it sparingly due to the amount of silicone in it. It seems to give my hair more thickness and shine, which is quite nice, and it also seems to reduce the drying time for my hair. I think it adds good heat protectant as well.


What are your favorite products?


Thanks for reading. :)

Elf Essentials Natural Lash Kit.

Hey, everyone. I recently picked up some ELF lashes to play with, so here is a quick review. :)

This is what the packaging looks like. They're alright considering they were only a buck, but they are quite flimsy. When removing them from the package they lost their shape and I was worried the band would break, so you really have to be careful. Once you get them on, they look pretty good. I don't know if it was worth the hassle, though. I didn't use the adhesive that came with them, I used DUO Eyelash Adhesive instead.

Thanks for reading. :)

First post and a preview of this blog.

Hello, everyone. :) Thank you for visiting. I am super excited about starting this blog. I will be posting reviews and tutorials on hair, makeup, skincare, nails and fashion. This blog is pretty much going to be about everything girly and fun and I may post fitness related things as well. I am hoping to be able to connect with people who share the same interests. I also hope to learn something new while also teaching others what I know. See you soon!