Removing Product Buildup...

Ello everyone! I hope everyone's day is going great. If not, I wish I could personally hug you myself!

Lately I have been feeling like my hair is limp and lifeless. I didn't understand it at first because I am using all great products. Come to find out that it is the product buildup in my hair that is leaving it distressed!

The products we use and even the water we use can cause your hair to have a less-than-healthy sheen. Build up is a serious issue with hair and can cause it to be limp, lifeless, and even cause your ends to be split and feel brittle. Getting this built up gunk off your hair is the first step in repairing damage and having healthier hair. You can always buy a clarifying shampoo, but if you are looking for a great DIY, look no further:

Sprinkle a quarter-size of baking soda into your palm along with your favorite shampoo. Shampoo as usual and rinse thoroughly. The baking soda helps remove the residue that styling products leave behind so your hair is cleaner and more manageable!

Luxurious Bath...

Hello my beautiful friends! Today's post is going to be all about relaxing. We all need it some times, why not try to relax this weekend? There are many things you can do to relax....breathing exercises, meditation, physical exercise, massage, whatever you prefer! Something that many of us overlook is the satisfaction of a nice relaxing hot bath. Here is a great technique to try:

Heat a cup of coconut oil in the microwave for about 30 seconds or until it turns completely liquid. Slowly stir in rose water (available at most health food stores) until the blend is softly scented. Add fresh rose petals for an extra boost. Using this mixture in your next bath can really help the body relax.

Why are baths good for you?

♥ Soaking in warm water with essential oils can do wonders for your body and your mind. Using an essential oil can sharpen your memory, calm your mind and act as a natural mood-booster.

♥ Relaxing in a warm tub slowly increases your body's temperature. When you hop out and it returns to a cooler state, your brain releases melatonin, triggering bedtime.

♥ If you're feeling sick, a warm bath may be a good tool to help relieve your symptoms. Steam from the water can help moisturize nasal passages, help with dizziness and relax achy muscles.

Smooth Skin All Over...

Hi there everyone! Summer is approaching.......you know what this means.....BATHING SUIT SEASON! Is your body ready for this? I don't mean weight or tone, I mean your skin! The worst thing to do is show off your body in a bathing suit while having rough, dry, ashy skin. Who wants that?!

There are many DIY Body scrubs you can use to treat your skin well this summer; some brighten your complextion, some treat acne, some even help tone and tighten! Today's post I will share with you an at home scrub that gets rid of dead skin cells and smoothes rough areas such as knees and elbows:

What You'll Need:

• Brown Sugar
• Granulated Sugar
• Almond or Coconut Oil
• Your Favorite Essential Oil (Peppermint, Lavender, Vanilla, etc.)

Stir two cups of brown sugar and one cup of granulated sugar together until there are no clumps. Add about a cup of almond or coconut oil and one tablespoon of your essential oil. Mix until smooth and scrub that body away! Transfer to a sealable glass container when done and save it for a later use :)

Nail Polish That Lasts...

Good Morning my beautiful friends. Something I have really been into lately is nail polish. It seems like every time I go to the drug store, I see a new color I need to try! The only downside (besides having no room for all these polishes), it most polishes chip either the day you apply or soon after. I don't know about you, but I get so frustrated when I took so much time on my nail application to have it chip an hour later! Argh!

For everyone who experiences my frustration, I have a quick at home solution that might help:

What You'll Need:

• Cotton Balls
• Vinegar

Take a cotton ball, dip it in vinegar, and swipe it over your un-polished nail. Once it has dried, you are safe to apply nail polish your nail.That’s it, your nail polish will last longer! The vinegar helps get rid of all the excess oils on your nail bed, which it turn helps the nail polish to stick better :)

My favorites for April...

Good morning my beautiful friends...! This April has flown by, but it as one of the most memorable months of my life....I got married :):):) Because of that, I didn't really have a lot of time to try out new products. It was a curse and a blessing, I didn't spend money on makeup products like I normally would, but I spent money on wedding stuff....yikes! There were a couple products I squeezed in to try, so I wanted to share them with you while I could:

♥ Cheers to Capri - Limoncello
This candle smells like lemon creme filled cookies.....enough said.

♥ Loreal Lipstick & Nailpolish Collection Privee - Julianne
This line includes the perfect nudes based on 6 different actresses, I picked up Julianne Moore, and it is gorg.

♥ Essie - Truth or Flare
A vintage blue that almost resembles a denim color, this color is such a great neutral blue that goes well with almost anything.

♥ Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Shampoo
A luxurious, sulfate-free cleanser that restores moisture while protecting hair from color fade, daily stresses, and future damage.

♥ Jadore by Dior
Heart Note = Damascena rose essence

Base Note = Sambac Jasmine Absolute

Top Note = Ylang-Ylang Essence from the Comoro Islands

♥ Makeup Forever HD Foundation
This foundation is a medium to full coverage foundation, and it photographs incredibly well because there is no SPF in it. It's also an HD foundation which means creates a soft-focus effect, which is designed to meet the coverage concerns of those in the spotlight.

♥ The Body Shop Vitamin E Eye Cream
A moisturizing eye cream that helps protect the delicate skin around the eye area, reducing the appearance of fine lines, puffiness, and dark circles, leaving skin feeling soft and smooth. You can't go wrong, especially since it contains moisturizing shea butter and rose hip oil.