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SUMMER BEAUTY: MY FAVORITE HAIR PRODUCTS FOR WARMER MONTHS

06.19.2018

Let’s talk hair! I find that I use a lot of different hair products during Summer months and I’ve found so many that I absolutely love lately that I’m sharing today! I find that I love to style my hair less during the summer, and use different texturizing, color extending and hydrating products then I do in cooler months.

OUTFIT DETAILS: MAXI DRESS / BAG / HAT / EARRINGS / SANDALS

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I recently came across a new holy grail shampoo and conditioner by Moroccanoil. I use Moroccanoil’s original shampoo and conditioner on a regular basis, but they just came out with a color protectant version which I have been using for about a month now and love! Since my hair is color treated, I use this and this purple shampoo and conditioner when I feel like my hair is getting a brassy tint from the blonde. I would say I use it maybe 2-3x per month.

During the summer months I try to let my hair air dry as much as possible. This new air dry foam by Ouai is life changing! When I dont feel like blow drying, I put a little foam in my hair and let air dry. The foam eliminates most of the frizz and embraces my natural wave. I do get keratin treatments, which also helps with my crazy frizzy hair.

Masking is the way to go! I use a lot of products because I truly believe that my hair is long, and healthy because of them. I love using this mask once a week or whenever my hair feels extra dry. If I dont have the mask on hand, I love putting Kopari coconut oil in my hair for a few hours, then rinse. It leaves hair super hydrated and shiny.

So lets talk oils. Every night before bed I apply this or this oil to my ends (only). Not only does it smell good, but helps mend split ends and hydrate dry hair. After styling, I spray a little of this oil for extra healthy shine. I love oils probably the most out of my hair care routine.

Last but not least, this texturizing hair spray is perfect for summer waves. This Living Proof anti-frizz humidity shield spray is also in heavy rotation. Another hot tip: sleep with a silk pillowcase for skin and hair goals.

Hope this post was helpful and answers most of your hair questions! Let me know if you have any others. xo

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WHY YOU NEED TO GET YOUR HANDS ON THIS COCONUT OIL

06.26.2017

Today I wanted to share one single product that I cant live without. The multi tasker of all multi taskers: Kopari’s Coconut Melt. This coconut oil feeds into the coconut craze, but better.

The Coconut Melt is 100 percent pure, organic, and unrefined coconut oil that melts on contact. It’s basically loaded with moisture and a yummy fragrance that I cant live without!. There are many kitchen coconut oils on the market, but Kopari is different in the fact that it’s formulated to use on both skin and hair. Kopari’s coconut oil is sourced from small family farms in the Philippines and made from 100% organic coconut oil.

DETAILS: COCONUT MELT / ONE SHOULDER TOP / JEANS / HEELS / BRACELET

I did want to mention that this post in NOT sponsored in any way, but has changed my beauty routine and needed to share with you guys! I am so glad I got my hands on this specific coconut oil for so many different reasons. From slathering my skin with extra moisture, to removing makeup, to substituting as an eye cream, shave cream, and my favorite of all, using as a hair mask.

Here is how I use Kopari’s Coconut Melt:

For the body:

This product hydrates and moisturizes my skin like no other! The melt is a solid in the jar, but you warm it up in your hands for a few seconds and instantly turns to an oil. I love slathering it on my entire body right after I get out of the shower. It smells so incredibly yummy and I feel instant moisture which lasts all day. You can also use it as massage oil, or even as a shave oil!

For hair:

Probably my favorite way to use this product! I LOVE warming up the oil in my hands and applying to the ends of my hair at night. I then sleep with the coconut oil in my hair and wash out in the morning. When I shower in the morning I like to do a double wash just to make sure all of the oil is washed out, then dry as normal. The first time I tried this I was completed in shock of how beautiful and silky smooth this made my hair. It is truly the best conditioning mask that I’ve used. I love the way my hair feels and have never experienced a better texture or more shine.

For lips:

Love applying as a lip balm, especially right before bed so that the product is able to sink in and work its magic all night.

For face:

I was a bit hesitant to apply an oil to my face, but it really helped my dry skin! I only use in necessary spots such as under eyes or any other especially dry area. You can also use this oil as eye makeup remover, then follow with a face wash and moisturizer.

Next on my list to try is the Coconut Body Glow and Coconut Face Cream . Have any of you tried these products before? What do you think?

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Product Love: What’s in my Gym Bag

02.21.2017

Alright babes, I’ve come across soooo many great products lately that I am excited to share today! I am a total product junkie and feel strongly that I need a product for everything. Today I am sharing what products I like to use before or after the gym. I sometimes lug everything around with me if I cant make it home after a workout and I definitely like to make sure I have everything with me in case of an emergency. These products are also mostly minis so they are great to travel with!

Don’t mind my bag- I can barely zip the thing! 🙂

The Yuni Beauty team sent me a few products a year or so ago and I’ve been using their products ever since. They recently reached out to me to let me know that their products are now at Sephora so I was excited to see their new packaging and try a few more! I have been using Chillax, a muscle recovery gel nonstop and its definitely an all time favorite. I can’t live without it these days, it has really been helping with the tension I have in my neck and shoulders. I also really love their shower sheets and Flash Bath no rinse cleansing foam.

I also love a good facial spray. I usually spritz both before I head out for a workout, then after I wash my face post workout. This Evian facial spray is super refreshing and non scented for when I need something a little less aromatic. I also spray my hair with dry shampoo every single time I finish a workout. I LOVE the Detox Dry Bar dry shampoo or Elizabeth and James Nirvana dry shampoo. Fresh smelling hair is always a must for me! Especially if I sweat on the daily I only like to wash my hair twice a week.

Alright guys, here is the roundup of my favorite “gym bag” products:

Water: I never leave the house without water. I usually buy Smart Water and I’m not sure if it’s because of the name or the size of the bottle. I think I’ll go with the size of the bottle. 🙂 I usually pick up a case from Safeway and take them to the gym with me each evening.
Yuni Beauty Chillax Muscle Recovery Gel: This is the product that got me really excited about the brand Yuni. This stuff really works. This gel helps tired muscles and joints in an instant and smells great as well. The rollerball application is quick, easy and mess-free and the bottle is quite large, giving you a lot of product for the money. This is now my go-to pain reliever for minor aches and pains. Highly recommend!
Yuni Beauty Flash Bath: This no-rinse cleansing foam is perfect for a quick “no-water” clean up before changing back into street clothes. All Yuni products smell great, doesn’t leave my skin sticky and also helps to moisturize the skin. I carry this in my gym bag for a mid-day freshen up post workout.
Yuni Beauty Shower Sheets: These wipes are great! Similar to the Flash Bath but in a sheet format. They are large and super convenient. Love love love!
Deodorant: My go to is the Secret Outlast Clear Gel. It doesn’t leave any white marks and has become a repeat offender from the drugstore.
Dry Shampoo: I usually rotate between Dry Bar’s Detox , Ouai Dry Shampoo, or Elizabeth and James Nirvana Dry Shampoo. I love my hair smelling fresh and can’t live without my dry shampoo collection. Each have a very different scent and none leave a white cast in my hair.
Evian facial mist: Such a great refresher product. I also use sometimes mid day to wake me up a bit. This is non scented, but if I want more of a refreshing scent I love the Caudalie Beauty Elixer.
Nuetrogena Makeup remover wipes: I have talked about these many times, but these are the best makeup remover wipes in my opinion. I dont use any other makeup removers other then these. They take away makeup after one swipe and have never irritated my skin. I also like to use them after the gym when I have no makeup on to wipe away sweat and dirt. I buy these in cases from Amazon.
Fresh Sugar Lip Therapy: I love this chapstick! It makes my lips soft and hydrated. It is a bit pricey for a chapstick, but I’m a huge fan of the Fresh brand and think its worth the price.

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