Blast of Cool

Look for hairdryers that have a cool blast setting. After blowdrying your hair, blast it with cold air for even more volume.

101 Beauty and Bath Co.

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Beautiful Brunette

This fall, rich chocolates and ambers are totally cool. I have naturally brown hair, and most of my friends do too. I'm not saying go out and dye your hair, just that darker hair is in this season.

Sparkling Silver

Sweep your lids in a pretty silver shadow for a luminous shimmer.

BTW...

Ok so for my company, (the name is yet to be decided. Please choose your pick for the name and colors on the poll) all followers will get special discounts, and samples of new products when I send them out.

Little Miss Drama Clean

I'm starting a new line of bath products, shampoos, and bath salts. As soon as I'm ready to give out samples, I'll let you know.

Skin Scare: Flaky Pimples

Do you break out where your skin gets dry? There is a simple remedy. First, exfoliate to remove dead skin cells and any oils that might be causing acne. Then, use a light, noncomedogenic lotion. keep it moisturized, but don't wait untill you break out again to do this, use this treatment every other day to keep your skin clear.

Skin Scare: Sunburn

This weekend I was at my friend's lake house. It was so much fun, but unfortunately I didn't do a great job of applying sunscreen. So as I'm sitting here righting this, my face is as red as Rudolph's nose. But of course I'm not concerned. Theres a simple way to keep redness at bay. (lol by rhyming). All you need is to apply aloe vera often, use concealer and loose powder, and go on with your day. Keep lotion on when your not at school to prevent peeling. And there you have it!

Earth Tones

Hawt=natural right? Of course! But that doesn't mean you have to throw away all of your aquas, greens, and chocolates! You can still be colorful, just not overdone. Tomorrow or later today, I'll post the best earth tones for your eye color.

Fierce Fuchsia

For candy colored lips, use Revlon Fierce Fuchsia Creme Gloss. Its color applicator is PERFECT! It goes right wear you need it, then press your lips together for flawless color and shape.

Roses are red...

Roses are red, but not your lips or cheeks! Run away from scarlet lip stick/blush like you would run away from a drug dealer! And if you would stay and buy something from that dealer, there's a thing called the law and your breaking it. So get off your computer and go to rehab! Ok but back to make up tips....oh yeah so the whole idea is natural, and even though roses are flowers, therefore nature, but your face is not a rose. Ok, I think you get the point.

Lay Off the Liner

Skip the eyeliner! This season is all about natural, so say no to liner. The goal here is effortless beauty. or at least effortless looking beauty. So when it comes to exaggerating on your eyes, (even if it is your best feature) lay off. All you need is a neutral shadow, a little mascara, and your done.

Lotion Tip

Make sure your lotion is noncomedogenic. (That means it won't clog your pores) If its not, it will clog your pores which will give you acne. And unless you have dry skin, use light moisturizers, not thick creams.

Best Shampoo and Conditioner

Whatever your hair type, Herbal Escenses Body Envy Shampoo and Conditioner is the best! It gives your hair body and rids your hair of oils and other impurities.

My Cleansing Routine

I follow a routine every day to keep my skin looking healthy and rejuvenated, not dull and pasty. I start with Clean & Clear Facial Scrub with Bursting Beads to open up my pores. Next, I use Basis Sensitive Skin Facial Soap to rid my skin of any other oils and dirts. Then, I use Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Cleanser, which moisturizes my skin as well as waking me up with its Bursting Beads. This routine keeps oily and dry skin at bay, so I suggest you use it too. But for night, I just use Clean & Clear Cream Facial Cleanser. Its a night cleanser only, and it deep cleans and moisturizes at the same time. It relaxes your face and prepares you to sleep easily.

Best Lip Gloss

Try Cover Girl Rasberry Splash Lip Gloss. The more you put on, the darker it gets without looking sloppy. For fair skin, one coat. For beige skin, to or three coats. For deep skin, try four or more. Make sure your gloss looks sweet, not sticky.

Caution!

Always test any store bought or home made products on the inside of your wrist before applying them to your face. If the skin on your wrist reacts badly, then you know not to use it.

Quick Hair Fix

Oily hair weighing you down? If you don't have time to shower, rub a little baby powder on your hands then apply it to your roots. But make sure you can't see it, or you'll look like our 1st president!

Flat to Fab!

Flat hair? Don't worry, there are loads of solutions to solve that. One is to blow dry your hair upside down, or use a curling iron to make soft waves. Try Herbal Essences Body Envy shampoo and conditioner. I also like to use Garnier Fructis XXL Volume Mousse. Apply that to your roots on damp hair before blow drying.

Cleansing Care

Every beautiful face you see starts with some basic skin care. Here's what to do.

1. Get Set. Sweep you hair off your face with a headband or barrette.
2. Get Wet. Splash warm water on your face. (Test the water first)
3. Suds Up. Use your fingertips (or a washcloth) to rub soap or a cleanser into your face.
4. Rinse Off. Splash warm water (again) on your face to rinse off the soap.
5. Dab Dry. Gently pat your face (don't rub!) until your dry.

Seven Secrets to Beautiful Skin

1. Clean It: your skin secrets oils and sheds dead skin. Keep all of that stuff from building up by washing your face at least once a day
2. Feed It: Eat lots of fruits,vegetables, and whole grains to keep your skin healthy. Eating to much junk will make your skin look yellow-ish and unhealthy. Gross x 10!
3. Work It: Regular exercise gets your blood pumping, which delivers oxygen to your skin. Exercise also relieves stress, and stress can cause you to break out.
4. Water It: Drink at least 8 cups of water a day to keep your skin moisturized. (Not soda!)
5. Protect It: Use foundation with sunscreen, wear a hat on sunny days, and protect your lips with an SPF 15 lip balm. To get a summer glow, you can always wear bronzer.
6. Rest It: Everyone needs their beauty sleep. Get at least 8 hours of sleep to allow your skin to rejuvenate.
7. Pamper It: Make time for refreshing facials! Pampering your skin will keep it refreshed and healthy.

How to Get Flawless Looking Skin

First, clease your entire face, then use a concealer to hide any blemishes or dark cirlces. Then apply a sparkling loose powder foundation (try anything from the Bare Minerals collection) to your whole face. If you want, apply a bronzer over that. If you dont use bronzer, then apply a subtle rosy blush to your cheeks. Then sweep a honey shadow on your eyelids for a sublte shimmer. Apply mascara, but no eyeliner. Then choose a bright lip gloss to stand out.

Acne Attack!

Don't sweat it if you start breaking out, everyone does from time to time. Some more that others, depending on their skin type. So if your faced with an invasion of zits, don't worry. Just wash your face normally and give the pimple some time to run its course, eventually it'll go away. But to speed up the process, you can dab some acne cream with benyzol peroxide to dry it up. ( I use Proactiv) Do you break out where your bangs touch your face? If so, thats because the oil from your hair clogs the pores on your face. So, when you're just hanging out at home, sweep your bangs of your face with a headband. And be sure to wash your hair! (Of course)
Acne Don'ts

Don't squeeze it. Don't touch it. Don't pick it. Don't pop it.

Make Up Tip!

Matte lips are out! Skip any lipstick that leaves your lips looking dry! For long lasting lip color, choose a 2 in 1 lip gloss. The first coat is the color, which will dry looking matte. Then the 2nd coat is a clear gloss to leave your lips looking bright all day long!

Hello Sunshine

Nice tan? Don't be so sure. The suns rays hit your skin, darkening the pigment, and giving you a tan. But as nice as it may look now, when your 40 and have serious wrinkle problems...well its not that nice. (no offense to 40 year olds) Too much exposure can even lead to skin cancer! So just to be safe, wear a foundation that has sunscreen in it to protect you always. Stay beautiful!

Quick Lip Care

Are you cursed with dry cracks lips? There's a very simple solution, and it takes less then a minute! First, run a toothbrush under warm water. Then, rub the toothbrush gently on your lips to remove dead skin. Last, apply lip balm, then your lip gloss/stick. And viola!

Pamper Your Face

1. Get Set: Turn on some music to get relaxed. Wrap yourself in a robe a pull your hair into a ponytail. Place a towel around your neck.
2. Warm Up: Soak a washcloth in very warm water and hold it against your face. This will moisten and warm your skin, as well as relaxing your face muscles.
3. Cleanse: Wash your face with a mild cleanser or soap to remove dirt. Pat dry with a clean towel.
4. Deep-Clean: Next, apply a mask to your face appropriate for your skin type. This will clean down into your pore and will lift it to the top layer of your skin.
5. Relax: While you're waiting for the mask to dry, lay down somewhere comfortable. Put cucumber or potatoe slices over your eyes to soothe your lids. When the mask is dry remove it from your face with a scrub, which will remove the layer of dirt that the mask lifted from your pores.
6. Tingle: Moisten a cotton ball with a toner or astringent. Rub it on your face using a circular motion. You should get a cool refreshing feeling as the astringent removes any other impurities.
7. Soften: Pour a dime sized amount of a light, noncomedogenic lotion into your palm. Apply to your face and let it soak in.
8. Message: Move your fingers over your skin in a light circular motion. This will soothe any tense muscles in your face. Finish by tapping your finger lightly all over your face to wake up the nerves in your skin.

Beauty Potions!

Oatmeal Smoothie
(For normal/combonation/oily skin)

• 3 tbs of old fashioned (not instant) oatmeal, uncooked.
• 2 tbs of suar free,plain yougurt.

Mix oatmeal and yougurt into a paste and apply to clean skin. Hang out for 15 mins. Then rinse off with warm water.

Papaya Mask

(For normal/dry skin)

• 1/2 papaya

Mash papaya lightly with a fork or your fingers. Rub it on your face and let it dry for 10 mins. Rinse off with warm water

Banana Mash Mask

(For all skin types)

• 1 ripe banana
• 1 tsp. honey

Mash a banana with a fork. (But not too hard or it'll be runny) Spread the mask on your face and let it work its magic for 10 mins. Rinse with lukewarm water.

The Ultimate Soak

1. Run water into a tub. Test the water temp. to make sure its juuuust right.
2. Close the drain and add a magical mixer of your choice to the water. If you have sensitive skin, steer clear of bubble baths and cleansers. But the magical mixers won't irritate you skin so those are what to use.
3. When the tub is half full, turn off the water and slide in slowly. If its too hot or too cold, add more water until you're satisfied.
4. Lie back, relax, take a deep breath...ahhh...
5. When you are ready to get out, pull the drain and let the water run out. As the tub empties, stand up and shower off any remaining suds or salts.
6. Pat dry with a fresh, clean towel.

Magical Mixers:

• 2 cups of powderd milk
• 2 tbs. of rose water and rose petals
• A handful of moisturizing bath beads
• A handful of bath crystal/salts
• A fizzy bath bomb. (And no, your bathtub won't blow up using this product)

The Best Concealer

Some concealers are pasty...others clog your pores. Try this liquid concealer by CoverGirl. They have a huge selections for all skin types. http://www.covergirl.com/beauty_products/concealer/

The Best Way to Treat Oily Skin

The biggest mistake most people make is overloading on the concealers and powders, and they scrub their skin raw! Actually, washing your face too often will cause the oil glands in your face to work harder and produce MORE oil! So heres what to do. If you shower in the morning, wash your face with a gentle soap and a washcloth. Then before you go to bed, use a toner or astringent to remove the days oil from your T-Zone. To mange during the day, use a pressed powder on your oily areas, then dust a light loose powder all over. Still looking as shiny as a lightbulb? You can buy Clean&Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets at almost any drugstore. The sheets absorb oil without smudging your make up! Simply dab and go! Please comment if you have any questions.

Best Make Up for Dark Brown/Black Skin

Eyes:

Sweep a deep purple across your eyes for a fun look.

Cheeks:

Apply a dark pink blush to the apples of your cheeks.

Lips:

Coral lip gloss is your best bet. But if your using the purple shadow, use clear gloss.

All Over:

Like fair skin, use a shimmery loose powder that matches your skin tone.

The Best Make Up for Beige Skin

Eyes:

Dust your lids in honey or copper shadow to give you beige shade a golden tone.

Cheeks:

Use a coral shade on your cheeks.

Lips:

Slick a rasberry gloss on your lips to keep the summer vibe alive! (It also looks hot in the fall!)

All Over:

Trade your regular foundation for a light bronzer.

The Best Make Up for Fair Skin

Eyes:

Stay sweet with light pink, peach, and light aqua (if you dare) .

Cheeks:

Like your eyes, dont go heavy with color. Light, rosy colors are your best pick.

Lips:

For a summery touch, use a bright pink (not magenta!) gloss all over your lips

All Over:

Use a shimmery loose powder all over your face for a flawless complexion.

#1 Make Up DONT of the Season

Smokey eyes! That look is out x 10! Save it for winter puh-lease!

#1 Make Up Tip of the Season

Go natural! No heavy eyeshadows, foundations, or blushes. Skip the eyeliner. But on your lips, go bright and bold.