Winter Hair Care

November 10, 2020 Carrie Lehrman

Between the cold weather and indoor heat, the winter months can cause damage to your hair. Split ends and breakage can happen all winter long. If you are looking to keep your hair healthy, there are some steps you should take. Check them out!

1. Moisturize with hair oil

Winter can dry out your hair, causing a flaky scalp. Try picking up a leave-in conditioner or hair oil. Put a few drops of oil at the ends of your hair to help replenish moisture. This will prevent breakage and leave your hair feeling soft.

2. Shampoo less

Washing your hair every day can cause more harm than good. It can strip your hair of its natural oils, which is needed for winter protection. Dry shampoo is your new best friend! Apply dry shampoo at the root of your hair between washes to keep your hair looking fresh.

3. Avoid using heat when styling

Before straightening or curling your hair, try hairstyles like braids, buns, and ponytails. If you are going to be using heat, make sure to be spraying a heat protectant throughout the ends of your hair.

4. Weekly treatments

As you are putting on your favorite face mask, put on a hair mask as well! Hair masks has many benefits such as hydrating, softening, and boosting hair growth. Leave a deep conditioning mask on your hair for 20 minutes to get the best results.

5. Go dark!

Winter may not be the best time to want platinum blonde hair. This is extremely damaging. If you are already blonde, try leaving your roots a little darker. If you want a full transformation, try embracing all the darker hues to get in the winter spirit!

Beauty Products You Need This Fall

October 1, 2020 Carrie Lehrman

Fall is in full swing with cold weather coming right around the corner! Taking care of our skin is an important step as we transition from summer to fall. Many people are preparing for those end-of-year deadlines, or gearing up for the holidays. This can be a stressful time, so don’t forget to slow down and pamper yourself. Here are a few beauty products that are perfect for your transition into fall!

Summer Fridays

This R+R mask from Summer Fridays leaves your skin looking bright, smooth, and hydrated. All of Summer Fridays products are vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free and comes in recyclable packaging. You can find this product on Sephora’s website for $52.

Laneige

The Laneige lip mask is a lifesaver! This lip sleeping mask is enriched with vitamin C and antioxidants, leaving your lips feeling refreshed in the crisp air. Laneige offers a variety of different flavors such as raspberry, blueberry, and more. Find this product on their website or Sephora for $22.

The Ordinary

This brand has been on the rise recently when it comes to skin care. The natural moisturizer from The Ordinary is perfect for dry skin during those colder months. It has a hydrating formula with amino acids, dermal lipids, and hyaluronic acid. You can find affordable product for just $5.80.

Nécessaire

Dry hands can not only be annoying but embarrassing. Carrying a hand cream in your bag is essential during the fall and winter. Try out this hand cream from Nécessaire. This is a fast-absorbing, daily moisturizer with peptides and multi-vitamins. Find this product on their website or Sephora for $20.

How to be Confident While Shopping

September 29, 2020 Carrie Lehrman

Shopping isn’t always that fun and exciting experience people make it out to be. It can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling mentally drained by the end. Trust me, we’ve all been there. However, shopping doesn’t have to be this way. We should feel empowered and confident every step of the way. Check out these few changes you can make at your next shopping trip, making a huge impact on how you feel.

Look for what YOU want, not what you SHOULD want

It’s time to throw those beauty standards out the window! So many thoughts can go through your head while shopping. “I need to find this size, this style looks better for my body type, or I should stay away from this color”, and the list goes on! The moment you start thinking those things is the moment you start believing it. This can make shopping extremely overwhelming. Instead, think about what you want and what you are looking for in a piece of clothing. Remember, if it makes you feel comfortable and confident, that’s all that matters!

Set a time limit

Spending hours going from store to store can really take a lot out of you. It’s common to become burnt out, frustrated, and insecure when you can’t find anything you’re looking for. Setting a time limit for yourself can make the process go much smoother. Couldn’t find anything after an hour at the mall? Try for another day. When you plan in advance, walking into stores feels less intimidating. You want to start your shopping day feeling prepared and confident.

Face away from the mirror

If you have to try something on, face away from the mirror while taking your clothes on and off. This way, you are not already judging your body before you even get a chance to try the clothes on. This is also a great way to focus on how the garment feels on you. Sometimes we buy clothes that may not be super comfortable to meet other people’s expectations. Go into the fitting room with you in mind, no one else!

A positive mindset is EVERYTHING

Do not start off your shopping experience with negative thoughts. If you are already thinking about how you’re not going to find anything that you want or like, you are only setting yourself up for disappointment. Start by shopping with stores you know you like and have purchased from before. Stay away from stores you know won’t have what you’re looking for.

It is important to remember that self-confidence is not something that happens overnight. It’s okay to feel a certain way about yourself, many people share those same struggles. Always be gentle and kind with yourself because you are not alone.

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