Hey everyone!
So I was just washing my hair and I realized that I have never done a post about growing out your hair! I have been growing mine out for about a year and a half now and trust me its been difficult!
A few years ago I had hair up to my boobs and I decided I needed a change and so I cut my hair into a bob. Wow, did I ever regret that! Especially since I was just starting to go out with my boyfriend and he was not happy with my cut.
Any who, since then I have tried over and over to grow out my hair but it just won't work! So finally I decided to take matters into my own hands and I started looking up a ton of YouTube videos and reading blogs on how to successfully grow out my hair. I am happy to say that my hair is now a little below my shoulders (yay) and I hope these little tricks and tips will help you out in growing out your hair as well.
Tips and Tricks
1. Always use heat protectant. It's SO important to do this so you can keep your ends healthy and by keeping them healthy you avoid having to cut your split ends
2. Avoid using heat products if possible. I know this is hard to do because I hate my naturally wavy hair and I used to straighten my hair all the time but now if I'm staying home or just running and getting some errands I don't do anything to my hair.
3. Use deep conditioners. I use one almost everyday instead of using conditioner and it has transformed my hair back like it used to look like.
4. Take Biotin. I just started taking 1000mg of Biotin everyday and it already feels like my hair is starting to grow. I bought A container of it at Shoppers Drug Mart for 10$ and it has 100 pills and you only take one a day.
5. Get a trim when necessary. I always try to avoid going to get my hair trimmed because I'm trying to grow it out but I'm doing more damage because the split end rises up the hair follicle and so it makes the hairdresser cut more inches off then I would have liked. I usually wait 6 months before getting my hair done but everyone has different hair. If it feels like you need a trim get one.
6. Exercise. This has helped my hair growth (and body) tremendously.
Well I hope this has helped a bit. Hair growth can be a long process and I know it can be frustrating. All you need is time and taking good care of your hair.
Saturday, 15 December 2012
Sunday, 2 December 2012
What's in my makeup bag?
Hey everyone!
Wow, three posts in a row? I must say, I am proud of myself haha!
Anyways, the new month has just started and I am trying to catch up on the posts that I have been wanting to write.
So this one is about what is in my makeup bag.
As some of you know I am a flight attendant so I travel ALL the time. I am constantly trying to find ways to pack my stuff in a way that won't take up too much room. And this is why I have a vey tiny makeup bag. This bag is what I carry with me all the time when I work. My bag I got at Shoppers Drugmart for about $5 on sale. I love this tiny bag because it expands and I like the silky feeling of it.
Inside I have my:
1. Almay Get up and Grow Mascara
2. E.L.F Eyelid Primer
3. Maybelline Dreamlumi Touch Highlighter + Concealer
4. Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Eyeliner in Nude
5. Physicians Formula Happy Booster in Translucient
6. Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation
7. E.L.F Contouring Blush & Bronzer Duo
8. Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso
9. Maybelline Define a Brow in Dark Brown
10. NYX 10 color eyeshadow palette in Caviar & Bubbles
This is pretty much what is in my makeup bag. I use all of this makeup pretty much everyday. This is my go to makeup bag but when I'm at home I like to change a few things sometimes.
Wow, three posts in a row? I must say, I am proud of myself haha!
Anyways, the new month has just started and I am trying to catch up on the posts that I have been wanting to write.
So this one is about what is in my makeup bag.
As some of you know I am a flight attendant so I travel ALL the time. I am constantly trying to find ways to pack my stuff in a way that won't take up too much room. And this is why I have a vey tiny makeup bag. This bag is what I carry with me all the time when I work. My bag I got at Shoppers Drugmart for about $5 on sale. I love this tiny bag because it expands and I like the silky feeling of it.
Inside I have my:
1. Almay Get up and Grow Mascara
2. E.L.F Eyelid Primer
3. Maybelline Dreamlumi Touch Highlighter + Concealer
4. Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Eyeliner in Nude
5. Physicians Formula Happy Booster in Translucient
6. Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation
7. E.L.F Contouring Blush & Bronzer Duo
8. Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso
9. Maybelline Define a Brow in Dark Brown
10. NYX 10 color eyeshadow palette in Caviar & Bubbles
This is pretty much what is in my makeup bag. I use all of this makeup pretty much everyday. This is my go to makeup bag but when I'm at home I like to change a few things sometimes.
Saturday, 1 December 2012
Review: Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss Bordeaux
Hey everyone!
Here's a review on the Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in Bordeaux.
I purchased this at Walmart for $7.49 cdn. This color is a beautiful dark red/berry color. It is a none sticky formula and I don't find there is a smell to it. The color in the bottle isn't what comes off on your lips. On the lips the color is a bit more berry while in the bottle it's more red with flecks of golden shimmer. The shimmer doesn't show on your lips when you apply this. I was searching for a great winter color and this suits my fair skin tone. It comes with a doefoot applicator but its flat on both sides which kind of bothers me because this makes it harder to apply and since this is a dark color I need to be able to apply this precisely. The first time I applied this I thought it looked patchy but with practice this looks absolutely beautiful.
This is a wonderful color for the winter and I love that this isn't sticky nor does it have a smell. It's a perfect color for the holiday season.
Here's a review on the Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in Bordeaux.
I purchased this at Walmart for $7.49 cdn. This color is a beautiful dark red/berry color. It is a none sticky formula and I don't find there is a smell to it. The color in the bottle isn't what comes off on your lips. On the lips the color is a bit more berry while in the bottle it's more red with flecks of golden shimmer. The shimmer doesn't show on your lips when you apply this. I was searching for a great winter color and this suits my fair skin tone. It comes with a doefoot applicator but its flat on both sides which kind of bothers me because this makes it harder to apply and since this is a dark color I need to be able to apply this precisely. The first time I applied this I thought it looked patchy but with practice this looks absolutely beautiful.
This is a wonderful color for the winter and I love that this isn't sticky nor does it have a smell. It's a perfect color for the holiday season.
Back to the gym (finally)!
Hey everyone!
I finally came back from my vacation and it was amazing! My boyfriend and I had an amazing time and I believe the trip brought us closer together after everything that has happened over the past few months.
Being on vacation and eating to my hearts content I decided to finally go back to the gym. I've been asking our friends to go and everyone says no so I decided to go back on my own.
I was afraid of going alone but I actually really like it. It feels good to be able to do things on my own and not have to compare myself to my friends. I went twice this week for two and a half hours and my body is hurting so much today. But it's a good hurt. My belly and legs hurt quite a bit and to be honest I'm surprised that I'm hurting so much because I only didn't go to the gym for a month and a half but I guess if I want to keep my body in shape I should go all the time and not skip for a month.
It feels so good to be going back since my eating habits have been getting worse since I have not been working for about a month. I've been really bored at home and I've been eating out way too much lately so this is a good thing.
I need to continue doing this for myself and I know when I drive my boyfriend to work I'll be heading to the gym right after. I wanted to go today but my body aches way too much and I need to let it rest up.
To those of you who don't want to work out or have stopped and need motivation working out is a great way to get away from the world for a bit and to de stress and think of other things. I believe that I should have gone back to the gym as soon as possible after my life flipped upside down and I know that would have helped me out with the stress but I didn't go and that is why I am in so much pain now.
Please, think of your body and your mental health and do this for yourself. You will live a healthier and happier life by going to the gym for a few hours a week.
Cheers!
I finally came back from my vacation and it was amazing! My boyfriend and I had an amazing time and I believe the trip brought us closer together after everything that has happened over the past few months.
Being on vacation and eating to my hearts content I decided to finally go back to the gym. I've been asking our friends to go and everyone says no so I decided to go back on my own.
I was afraid of going alone but I actually really like it. It feels good to be able to do things on my own and not have to compare myself to my friends. I went twice this week for two and a half hours and my body is hurting so much today. But it's a good hurt. My belly and legs hurt quite a bit and to be honest I'm surprised that I'm hurting so much because I only didn't go to the gym for a month and a half but I guess if I want to keep my body in shape I should go all the time and not skip for a month.
It feels so good to be going back since my eating habits have been getting worse since I have not been working for about a month. I've been really bored at home and I've been eating out way too much lately so this is a good thing.
I need to continue doing this for myself and I know when I drive my boyfriend to work I'll be heading to the gym right after. I wanted to go today but my body aches way too much and I need to let it rest up.
To those of you who don't want to work out or have stopped and need motivation working out is a great way to get away from the world for a bit and to de stress and think of other things. I believe that I should have gone back to the gym as soon as possible after my life flipped upside down and I know that would have helped me out with the stress but I didn't go and that is why I am in so much pain now.
Please, think of your body and your mental health and do this for yourself. You will live a healthier and happier life by going to the gym for a few hours a week.
Cheers!
Saturday, 10 November 2012
Much needed vacation
Hey everyone!
So this week I am leaving to go down south. I am so excited! I've been waking up super early because I'm so excited. We're leaving on Monday morning and getting to our destination at around 4pm.
With everything that has been going on with friends and such this is going to be a much needed/deserved vacation.
Our friends were supposed to come with us, now I'm not sure if its a good thing that they aren't coming but I still wish they were. It's still been a bit awkward for a while now but it seems to be getting better. It's one of my friends birthday while we will be gone and they suggested that we wait until we're back before we celebrate her birthday. That made me so happy! Where we are going will be a place where we drink and he will be there so I probably won't be drinking much.
Anyways, it doesn't matter. Ill be soaking in the nice sun, with delicious food and drinks in 48 hours and that's all I need to think about!
I can't wait!!
So this week I am leaving to go down south. I am so excited! I've been waking up super early because I'm so excited. We're leaving on Monday morning and getting to our destination at around 4pm.
With everything that has been going on with friends and such this is going to be a much needed/deserved vacation.
Our friends were supposed to come with us, now I'm not sure if its a good thing that they aren't coming but I still wish they were. It's still been a bit awkward for a while now but it seems to be getting better. It's one of my friends birthday while we will be gone and they suggested that we wait until we're back before we celebrate her birthday. That made me so happy! Where we are going will be a place where we drink and he will be there so I probably won't be drinking much.
Anyways, it doesn't matter. Ill be soaking in the nice sun, with delicious food and drinks in 48 hours and that's all I need to think about!
I can't wait!!
Sunday, 4 November 2012
Review: Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Buff
Hi everyone!!!!!
So! I'm back with a review on the Revlon Colorstay Foundation. I have been meaning to write a review on this for a while but as some of you may know, I have been having issues with friends at home so I haven't had the time to write this. I have other reviews that I need to write before my vacation in a week and I will try to get on that as soon as possible!
Everything has been getting better. I have started to hang out with my friends again and it feels amazing! Last night they came over and we played board games and it was great! Tonight we are going out for Japanese food so I'm pretty excited!
Anyways, lets get to the review!
I have the Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Buff. I am very pale and this suits my skin tone pretty nicely. I know this isn't the lightest shade but I believe this is the third lightest shade.
I have dry skin all year round so I picked this up in normal/dry skin.
If you have oily/combination skin you can also pick this foundation up for that skin type.
This has AMAZING staying power! I sometimes work 13 hour shifts and this baby stays on! It doesn't budge!
I don't have awful skin and I'm very lucky so I've never been one to wear heavy foundation but after hearing so many reviews and raves on YouTube about this I just had to pick up. This makes me skin look flawless. I've never had a foundation that has made me look amazing and this does it.
The only downside I have to say about this is that it is heavy feeling (on me anyways). Also, it is a bit tough to apply because of how fast it dries so you need to move quickly. This also doesn't have a pump which bothers me quite a bit because I'm always wasting or I find I try to use it all up because I don't want to waste it and then I look cakey.
The only thing I have trouble believing is when people claim it's full coverage. I have small acne scars and this doesn't seem to hide them that well. I still need to use concealer and its not like the scars are big and red.
I love this foundation for when I am going somewhere fancy and need to look exceptionally good. I don't wear this to work because being a flight attendant I'm in recycled air all the time and I don't want to have something that is heavy blocking my pores. I want my skin to breathe.
I recommend this foundation to someone who needs and wants full coverage foundation. This does help in reducing the size of your pores and hides your black heads well.
I am very impressed with this foundation and would repurchase this, but probably the whipped version because it apparently caters more to people with dry skin.
I give this a 4/5*
So! I'm back with a review on the Revlon Colorstay Foundation. I have been meaning to write a review on this for a while but as some of you may know, I have been having issues with friends at home so I haven't had the time to write this. I have other reviews that I need to write before my vacation in a week and I will try to get on that as soon as possible!
Everything has been getting better. I have started to hang out with my friends again and it feels amazing! Last night they came over and we played board games and it was great! Tonight we are going out for Japanese food so I'm pretty excited!
Anyways, lets get to the review!
I have the Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Buff. I am very pale and this suits my skin tone pretty nicely. I know this isn't the lightest shade but I believe this is the third lightest shade.
I have dry skin all year round so I picked this up in normal/dry skin.
If you have oily/combination skin you can also pick this foundation up for that skin type.
This has AMAZING staying power! I sometimes work 13 hour shifts and this baby stays on! It doesn't budge!
I don't have awful skin and I'm very lucky so I've never been one to wear heavy foundation but after hearing so many reviews and raves on YouTube about this I just had to pick up. This makes me skin look flawless. I've never had a foundation that has made me look amazing and this does it.
The only downside I have to say about this is that it is heavy feeling (on me anyways). Also, it is a bit tough to apply because of how fast it dries so you need to move quickly. This also doesn't have a pump which bothers me quite a bit because I'm always wasting or I find I try to use it all up because I don't want to waste it and then I look cakey.
The only thing I have trouble believing is when people claim it's full coverage. I have small acne scars and this doesn't seem to hide them that well. I still need to use concealer and its not like the scars are big and red.
I love this foundation for when I am going somewhere fancy and need to look exceptionally good. I don't wear this to work because being a flight attendant I'm in recycled air all the time and I don't want to have something that is heavy blocking my pores. I want my skin to breathe.
I recommend this foundation to someone who needs and wants full coverage foundation. This does help in reducing the size of your pores and hides your black heads well.
I am very impressed with this foundation and would repurchase this, but probably the whipped version because it apparently caters more to people with dry skin.
I give this a 4/5*
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
Review: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Stain
Hey everyone!
I've been super lazy lately. I haven't been working much, maybe 7-8 days this month. I don't know what has gotten into me. I think the cold rainy weather has gotten to me.
I have, however, been into pinterest lately and I've been cooking a lot more, which is good for my boyfriend.
Anyways, let's get on with the review.
I purchased three of these lip stains in Canada for $8.99 each. I have three colors and they are Charm, Honey, and Cherish.
Charm: It's a light nude color, leaning more beige. This was the second color I got and I was, unfortunately, very disappointed by this one. I find that it comes off very milky on my lips and it does not have much pigmentation or color. I thought this would turn more pink but it comes off as the color you get in the tube. It accentuates the dry skin on my lips and does not leave a stain. This was the one I was looking the most forward to and it failed.
Honey: This was the first one I bought and I'm glad I got this one. It is a great darkish pink that does not come off as dark as in the tube. It leaves a nice, natural, color to your lips and the stain is really nice. It also doesn't accentuate the dryness of my lips. The stain also lasts really long, even when I drink and eat.
Cherished: This color is HOT pink! I was totally blown away by this color when I applied it to my lips. This has the same smooth consistency as the previous color and does not accentuate the dryness. The stain lasts a long time as well, about 6 hours.
Overall I like the minty feeling I get when I apply this. It only lasts about a minute and then fades. There is no smell which is good for some people.
I would recommend these for people who hate re applying products. It leaves a great stain which would last during a night out so you don't have to think about your lips.
Well hope this review helped some of you!
I've been super lazy lately. I haven't been working much, maybe 7-8 days this month. I don't know what has gotten into me. I think the cold rainy weather has gotten to me.
I have, however, been into pinterest lately and I've been cooking a lot more, which is good for my boyfriend.
Anyways, let's get on with the review.
I purchased three of these lip stains in Canada for $8.99 each. I have three colors and they are Charm, Honey, and Cherish.
Charm: It's a light nude color, leaning more beige. This was the second color I got and I was, unfortunately, very disappointed by this one. I find that it comes off very milky on my lips and it does not have much pigmentation or color. I thought this would turn more pink but it comes off as the color you get in the tube. It accentuates the dry skin on my lips and does not leave a stain. This was the one I was looking the most forward to and it failed.
Honey: This was the first one I bought and I'm glad I got this one. It is a great darkish pink that does not come off as dark as in the tube. It leaves a nice, natural, color to your lips and the stain is really nice. It also doesn't accentuate the dryness of my lips. The stain also lasts really long, even when I drink and eat.
Cherished: This color is HOT pink! I was totally blown away by this color when I applied it to my lips. This has the same smooth consistency as the previous color and does not accentuate the dryness. The stain lasts a long time as well, about 6 hours.
Overall I like the minty feeling I get when I apply this. It only lasts about a minute and then fades. There is no smell which is good for some people.
I would recommend these for people who hate re applying products. It leaves a great stain which would last during a night out so you don't have to think about your lips.
Well hope this review helped some of you!
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