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How To Read Hair Care Ingredients
I have made a whole thread with all things you would need to know, if you want anymore information or have questions please dm me / comment / send an ask, hope you all enjoy ! ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆
Shampoo Formulation Breakdown
Water
Primary Surfactant
- For cleaning and foaming
Secondary Surfactants
- For foam and/or viscosity enhancement
Foam Builders
- adds more lather
Conditioning Agents / Antistatio Detanglers
- Add shine, gloss & emollience
Chelating Agents
- Grab hold of iron, calcium or magnesium ions that are found in hard water
Solvents
- To clarify the product or to lower the cloud point
Opacifiers / Pearling Agents
- Cover up cloudiness or unattractive colors & add sheen
Viscosity Builders / Stabilizers / Thickeners
- Enhance the physical properties and stability
Buffering Agents
- To help balance PH level
Preservatives
- Keeps the shampoo from becoming rancid
Fragrances
- adds a pleasant scent
Surfactants
Here is a breakdown of what category some of the most common ingredients fall into.
Anionic Surfactants
(Primary Surfactants, Deep cleansing)
• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
• Sodium Laureth Sulfate
• Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
• Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
• Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
• TEA-Lauryl Sulfate
• TEA-Laureth Sulfate
• Sodium Lauroy| Sarcosinate
• Disodium Laureth
Sulfosuccinate
• Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
• Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
• Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
• Sodium Lauroy| Methyl |sethionate
Note : Can be stripping, but if the formula has conditioning ingredients it is offset. Cationic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfaces help with said offset.
Cationic Surfactants
( Secondary, Conditioning, Poor Cleansing)
• Behentrimonium Chioride
• Cetrimonium Chioride
• Stearalkonium Chloride
• Behentrimonium
Methosulfate
• Cetrimonium Bromide
. Benzalkonium Chloride
. Stearalkonium Chioride
• Dialkyl Ammonium Chioride
• Monoalkyl Ammonium
chloride
• Stearamidopropyl
Dimethylamine
Note : Good for damaged hair
Nonionic Surfactants
(Secondary, Conditioning, Poor Cleansing)
• Decyl Glucoside
• Lauryl Glucoside
• Coco Glucoside
• Cocamide DEA
• Cocamide MEA
• Polvsorbate 20
• Polysorbate 60
• Lauryl Polyglucose
Amphoteric Surfactants
(Secondary, Conditioning, Poor Cleansing)
• Coco Betaine
• Cocamidopropyl Betaine
• Cocoalkyl Betaine
• Cocoalkyl
• Amidopropyl
• Betaine
Foam Builders
(Builds Lather)
• Secondary Surfactants
• Cocamide DEA
• Lauramide DEA
Antistatic Detanglers
(Usually low concentrations of cationic surfactants)
• Behentrimonium Chloride
• Cetrimonium Chloride
• Stearalkonium Chloride
• Behentrimonium Methosulfate
• Cetrimonium Bromide
• Benzalkonium Chloride
• Stearalkonium Chloride
• Dialkyl Ammonium Chloride
• Monoalkyl Ammonium Chloride
• Stearamidopropyl
• Dimethylamine
Silicones
• Dimethicone
• Amodimethicone
• Cyclomethicone
• Cyclopentasiloxane
• PEG-12 Dimethicone
Fatty Alcohols
• Cette Alchol
• Stearyl Alcohol
• Glycol Distearate
Note: These are not drying, but conditioning
Oils + Butters
• coconut oil
• shea butter
• etc.
Chelating Agents
• Disodium EDTA
• Tetrasodium EDTA
• Sodium Citrate
• Sodium Phytate
• Sodium Gluconate
• Caprylhydroxamic Acid
• TrisodiumPhosphate
• Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Solvents
• Isoproyl Alcohol (Drying, but will not dry your hair out - safe to use)
• Benzyl Alcohol
• Propylene Glycol
• Butylene Glycol
• Glycol
Opacifiers / Pearling Agents
• Glycol Distearate
• Glycol Stearate
Viscosity Builders /Stabilizers / Thickeners
• Sodium Chloride
• Ammonium Chloride
• Acrylates Copolymer
• Glycol Distearate
• PEG-150 Distearate
• Magnesium Chloride
• Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
• Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
• Carbomer
• Acacia
• Carrageenan
• Guars
• Xanthan
• Silicates
Buffering Agents
• Citric Acid (Helps damaged hair - if higher on ingredient list)
• Sodium Hydroxide
• Sodium Citrate
Preservatives
• Parabens
• Chlorphenesin
• Potassium Sorbate
• Sodium Benzoate
• Benzoic Acid
• Sorbic Acid
• Dehydroacetic Acid
• Phenoxyethanol
• Methylisothiazolinone
• Methylchioroisothiazolinone
Fragrances
• Fragrance / Parfum
• Limonene
• Linglool
• Citronellol
• Lavender Extract
• Citrus Limon Extract
Coloring
• Ci 14700 (Red 4)
• C1 19140 (Yellow 5)
• Ci 61570 (Green 5)
• C1 15510 (Orange 4)
Simplified Summary :
When it comes to haircare, it truly does depend on each persons hair, no product is one fits all. If you like a product, and your scalp feels clean while your ends feel moisturized, continue use.
Healthy hair habits take priority over products. Keeping your scalp clean is number one, to do so depends on how often you wash. There is no right amount, it is okay to wash daily or weekly. If washing daily, use a shampoo that is lower in surfactants, aim for ones that say “okay for daily use”. If washing once a week, or twice, use one with higher surfactants (clarifying shampoo). If at any point your hair feels as if there is product buildup or the scalp is itchy use clarifying shampoo. number two is to condition frequently, you can condition before or after shampooing. It is helpful to pre-oil your hair 30 minutes prior to showering with coconut oil, coconut oil is the only oil proven to effectively enter the hair cuticle and can help protect against water damage. if you are going days without shampooing, spraying it with conditioning spray or oil on the shafts only is helpful. number three is small habits, dry your hair with a microfiber towel. keep shampoo only on the scalp and conditioner on the ends. squeeze out any excess water out prior to applying conditioner and let it sit for at least 2 minutes, longer if you can. use gentle hair ties and claw clips. put your hair in a protective style before bed. eat properly, get enough rest, and make sure you are hitting protein goals for biotin production. never brush your hair while it’s wet, and don’t over brush. use a leave in conditioner after washing, and avoid heat styling.
ingredients : shampoos and conditioners have a team of hair chemists formulating them carefully, so most haircare products are safe to use, but some are better based on added ingredients. ingredients like proteins, peptides, keratin, butters, oils, silicones, citric acid, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, lactic acid, and salicylic acid can improve hair. when choosing hair products, aim for ones that have these ingredients higher on the ingredient list
despite fear of silicones and sulfates, they are recommended by dermatologists and trichologists. the only ingredient you should avoid is formaldehyde. formaldehyde has different names, so avoid at all cost anything that says formaldehyde, methylene glycol, formalin, formic aldehyde, paraform, formol, formalin (methanol-free), FYDE, formalith, methanal, methyl aldehyde, methylene oxide, tetraoxymethalene, oxomethane, and oxymethylene. these are mainly found in special treatments and heat products, legally these can be called “formaldehyde free” if using it in a different form. (the ones listed above that are not verbatim “formaldehyde”)
affirmations
i love taking care of my hair, it’s so soft and fluffy. it never tangles and always is super shiny. it never breaks, my split ends always repair immediately. it grows so fast, inches every week. my hair smells so good and feels so bouncy ૮꒰ྀི⸝⸝> . <⸝⸝꒱ྀིა
This is sweet
Bucky as an amputee-focused haircare YouTuber
Gets into haircare when he's in Wakanda because it's first choice he has made in over half a century, simply for the fact it makes him happy
Everyone is in love with his beautiful long, curly hair
Alpine obvs frequently makes appearances
Creates hair tutorials for many, simple-to-elaborate, styles that are designed to be done with one hand
Educates new upper limb amputees on adapting to life with one arm, and shares tips on making their showers more accessible
Tries out different styling tools and ranks them on how well they work one-handed
Occasionally posts two-person tutorials (feat. Stevie, who is loved by his audience) for upper limb amputees who need, want, and/or enjoy having someone else do their hair
My African traditionnel combs collection from Senegal, Guinea Bissau via ig:bbiayenda
♥ 24 Dec 2023 - Christmas Eve! ♥
I was able to do some work on a psych module last night after i felt better!
However today, i got my period! Ugh, right before Christmas too! Decided to do some well deserved self care (hair & face mask, healthy breakfast, at home mani, and small sleep in). My hair feels sooo good now!
Doing more uni work, will probs do some tomorrow as well (yay)... although the modules i find kinda fun... I've always loved psychology and analysing people (kinda related, got really into criminal minds last month... i love the profiling)
Also been trying to find cute youtubers to help with motivation, for study and getting my shit together lol. If you have any recommendations plz share!
I've been trying to fuel my mind whilst taking breaks by watching more video essays, it's sooo good! There are many in depth, academic and educational ones on YT, but also more lighthearted comedic ones about random things.
Like i just watched a Burback video (great channel btw) about PokemonGo's release, it was so interesting! Did you know that 3 bodies were found bc of PokemonGo in the first 10 days of release?! Or that Nintendo stocks rose the highest they had ever been since the 80's because people mistakenly thought Pokemon was owned by Nintendo??
Anyways, should go back to studying now, if you've read this far, thanks so much for listening to my rambles. :) ♥
♥ 24 Dec 2023 - Christmas Eve! ♥
I was able to do some work on a psych module last night after i felt better!
However today, i got my period! Ugh, right before Christmas too! Decided to do some well deserved self care (hair & face mask, healthy breakfast, at home mani, and small sleep in). My hair feels sooo good now!
Doing more uni work, will probs do some tomorrow as well (yay)... although the modules i find kinda fun... I've always loved psychology and analysing people (kinda related, got really into criminal minds last month... i love the profiling)
Also been trying to find cute youtubers to help with motivation, for study and getting my shit together lol. If you have any recommendations plz share!
I've been trying to fuel my mind whilst taking breaks by watching more video essays, it's sooo good! There are many in depth, academic and educational ones on YT, but also more lighthearted comedic ones about random things.
Like i just watched a Burback video (great channel btw) about PokemonGo's release, it was so interesting! Did you know that 3 bodies were found bc of PokemonGo in the first 10 days of release?! Or that Nintendo stocks rose the highest they had ever been since the 80's because people mistakenly thought Pokemon was owned by Nintendo??
Anyways, should go back to studying now, if you've read this far, thanks so much for listening to my rambles. :) ♥
hi tumblr :)
i wanted to ask anyone knows how to fix curly hair for some help! my mama has really pretty natural curls, but she’s been straightening her hair for years now. Her curls are super pretty, but they’re really damaged since she hasn’t ever learned to properly take care of them. she says she’s tired of having to straighten her hair every day, and my sister (our hairdresser) keeps scolding her for damaging her hair so much lol.
I want to help her bring them back! but my hair is pin straight and i have no idea where to even begin. I’ve tried doing a bit of research on my own, but i worry that i’m not asking the right questions.
I believe her hair type is 3a, from what I can tell! if anyone has any advice, i’d be so grateful!! <3
Hair MasterList
Hair Basics
How to wash your hair properly
How to: Hair washing hacks
How and when to wash your hair (curly hair)
How to choose the correct shampoo and conditioner
How to check your hair porosity (2)
How to find your curl type
How to stop habits that are damaging your hair
How to do the LCO (moisturization layering technique) method (ideal for straigther hair types)
How to do the LOC method (Better suited for curly and natural hair)
How to dry your hair properly using a hair dryer
How to air dry your hair properly
How to: Natural hair bedtime routine
How to: Bedtime haircare routine
How to straighten your hair
How to straighten you hair (for curly or natural hair)
How to use a Dyson hair-wrap
How to diffuse your hair (for curly hair)
How to curl your hair
How to curl your hair with a hair straightner
How to curl your hair (no heat)
How to curl your hair with no extra equipement
How to tell your hairdresser exactly what you want
How to: Learn different types of hair dyes
How to dye your own hair
How to pick the right hair colour for you
How to bleach your hair at home
How to dye Asian hair using Japanese products
Hair Cuts
How to cut your own hair 101
How to cut your curly hair
How to trim your natural hair
How to cut your hair into long layers
How to your hair into Korean style long layers
How to cut your bangs 101
How to cut your bangs like Matilda Djerf
How to: Korean see-through bangs
How to cut curtain bangs
Styling Hair
How to do easy hairstyles for long hair
How to do easy hairstyles for shoulder length hair
How to do easy hairstyles for short hair
How to do trendy 90s hair styles
How to do y2k hairstyles
How to do traditional Indian/Tamil hairstyles for weddings or temple visits
How do a French twsit updo
How to low bun hairstyles
How to do easy braided hairstyles
How to Hollywood inspired vintage hairstyle
How to do a blow-out at home
How to do a 5-min blow-dry
How to do a 90′s supermodel inspired hair *detailed*
How to do a Victoria Secret model insipired hair (no heat)
Natural Hair
How to do protective hairstyles
How to do knotless box braids
How to maintain your box braids
How to style your box braids
How to cornrow your hair
How to do butterfly locs
Hijabs
How to begin to wear a Hijab / Hijab 101
How to look after your hair under a Hijab
How to style curly hair under a Hijab
How to wrap turban style Hijabs
How to wrap a Hijab the Malaysian/Indonesian way
How to style Hijabs
Wigs and Extensions
How to: Learn about different types of wigs
How to figure out which is the type of wig is the best for you
How to install a wig
How to install a wig (on an asian girl ) (on white girl)
How to re-install a wig
How to remove a wig safely
How to: 100% glueless wig installation
How to customize your wig
How to customize your wig *detailed*
How to clean your lace without washing
How to fully clean your wig
How to lay your edges
How to: Learn about hair extensions
How to use clip in hair extensions
How to put in tape hair extensions
How to install halo hair extension
How to install sew-in hair extensions
How to blend short hair with your extensions
I made this for me because I kept on losing the videos that I liked watching for reference but I thought I should share it, incase anyone would like a reference list or they haven’t been taught certain things. I have tried to include things for other women outside my ethnicity. Hope it helps :)
Much love,
Daphne xox
Investing In Your Appearance
Like many things, there is a lot of rhetoric around appearance and beauty that is centered around “quick fixes” and “easy solutions.” Well…
“If it was easy, everyone would do it”… so clearly there is a lie miscommunication about beauty solutions
Instead of always seeking easy fixes and a lazy approach to your appearance, I would like to offer a mentality and perspective regarding upgrading your physical beauty. I normally resent any comparison of women to inanimate objects, but I find this particular metaphor clever so you’ll have to just bear with me 😘
Think of your appearance as your home. The structural components of the house are your bone structure, the raw materials of the house are your skin and other natural beauty, the furniture are the more “fluid” aspects of your appearance (eyebrows, etc.), and the extra and more temporary decorations are the equivalent of makeup.
Too much modern beauty advice is from that surface level of makeup. Companies are trying to sell you the key to beauty and appearance as make-up. Like excess house decor, it’s a cheap sell. Sure, it modifies the room from a surface level, but doesn’t really ADD or INVEST in beauty. It’s a cheap fix for a real problem. For some critical thinking: why do companies want girls to believe the secret to beauty is in makeup? Because it’s the quickest and most visible fix! You don’t need to apply a new lipstick more than once to immediately see results. Companies know they have to market short term fixes bc most girls are too impatient… the average person isn’t willing to invest time and effort into long-term results. Companies know this, which is why they want people to believe the overall key to beauty is purely makeup. They are wrong. While makeup, is important component, it’s not a true investment in yourself. Remember this throughout any level-up or investment in your appearance.
The basic structural components.
Let’s get right to the heart of beauty then, shall we? The basic structural components. My main opinion of it all, is you are born with a face meant for you - your home. You may not like the structural components of your house, but it has the capacity for beauty, even if its not the type of beauty you wish it was, or as “trendy” of a house as you want. Ultimately, your plan needs to be formulated around your basic house structure. Don’t force a modern sleek NYC loft look on a country cottage house… don’t push a “insta baddie look” on a classic Greecian beauty structure. Accept your face and work WITH your features.
If you do choose to modify your basic structural components…. do so mindfully of the entire house. If you change one side of the room entirely, it runs the risk of looking out of place, if not stupid in the context of the rest of the room. Similarly, slapping a thin nose on an otherwise bold-featured face is going to look out of place and bizarre. Just be mindful, while you can do deep structural remolding… don’t go overboard and keep any modifications with the rest of the house in mind. Oh… and if you really see a solution as to modify the entire house? Just know it has the real possibility to still look make-shift and disorganized. I always recommend sincerely trying to work with what you have.
Raw Materials
After the basic structure, you then look at the more raw materials aspect of your house. The walls, flooring, and other more difficult things to modify. A house is only well kept if you actively maintain these features. You must apply fresh paint, a regular cleaning routine, and maintenance as needed. Unfortunately, a lot of the work towards maintaining raw components is costly and can temporarily detract from your appearance. A sanding down and refinishing of the walls makes your house ugly and in-construction for a week or so… similarly, a derma-planning facial hurts and makes you look red/puffy for a week… but at the end of it all? The results are glowing and long term improvement.
Make sure you are doing that deep-level investment into your face. It will be more costly, and it will not provide immediate results. Overall, it’s imperative for the long term upkeep and investment into your beauty. Get regular facials, electrolysis on your body hair, and other investments that will give you a better foundation of beauty. Like I said… a cheap rug doesn’t cover up a grungy floor, similar to how foundation cannot hide dry and poorly taken care of skin.
Furniture and More Fluid Aspects
So it’s kind of difficult to differentiate within appearance as well as a home, the difference between more solid aspects (walls and flooring) vs more fluid components of a home (furniture). Overall, its more a matter of what can be changed faster. In terms of appearance, I see it as eyebrows, lashes, and more easy surface level things that AREN’T makeup.
Keeping yourself well groomed is important. Beyond deep facials and other more intense procedures and upkeep, you need to have a daily routine that maintains your features otherwise. Fluff up the pillow on the coach - similar to how you brush out your eyebrows. You may not deep clean your apartment floors everyday, but you should sweep them off daily - you may not deep clean your pores and skin, but you can keep them relatively clean and healthy. Everyday does not always require specialized decorations (makeup) but general presentability is still important (cleanliness and basic hygiene).
Ways to invest in the more fluid aspects of your beauty can include lip fillers, eyelash extensions, hair treatments, etc. They will create that more surface level of beauty, without being fully qualified as “makeup.”
Extra and More Temporary Decorations
Finally, makeup! Ok, so this post may overall seem like I’m against makeup, which COULD NOT BE FARTHER FROM THE TRUTH!!!! I’m really more about not being RELIANT on makeup to be beautiful, in truth, it can and SHOULD enhance your beauty!
Imagine you’re throwing a party at your house - you would want all your structural components, raw materials, and basic furniture to be all nice and presentable! It would be embarrassing to not have a well prepped location! But from there, you would still want to grab a few extra decorations to fully maximize the appearance! Maybe a vase of flowers, some streamers, a cute centerpiece - all of these are important to overall appearance! However, if you were only doing the decorations without any work towards ACTUALLY having a nice home, it would be obvious and apparent, if not detracting from the beauty of your house. Same thing with makeup - you need a good foundation (and no, not the makeup foundation, the real appearance-based foundation 😂)
Like home decorations, make up should be applied sparingly and in a way designed to specifically work with your features. Again, you wouldn’t decorate your home as if it were a apartment if it’s really a castle - don’t try to transform your face with makeup into something it’s not. Highlight your favorite parts, and find a style that works best for you AND makes you happy to look at. Have fun with makeup! It’s the exciting part and most fluid aspect of appearance, but don’t have it be the ONLY way you’re investing in your appearance!
Investing In Your Appearance
Like many things, there is a lot of rhetoric around appearance and beauty that is centered around “quick fixes” and “easy solutions.” Well…
“If it was easy, everyone would do it”… so clearly there is a lie miscommunication about beauty solutions
Instead of always seeking easy fixes and a lazy approach to your appearance, I would like to offer a mentality and perspective regarding upgrading your physical beauty. I normally resent any comparison of women to inanimate objects, but I find this particular metaphor clever so you’ll have to just bear with me 😘
Think of your appearance as your home. The structural components of the house are your bone structure, the raw materials of the house are your skin and other natural beauty, the furniture are the more “fluid” aspects of your appearance (eyebrows, etc.), and the extra and more temporary decorations are the equivalent of makeup.
Too much modern beauty advice is from that surface level of makeup. Companies are trying to sell you the key to beauty and appearance as make-up. Like excess house decor, it’s a cheap sell. Sure, it modifies the room from a surface level, but doesn’t really ADD or INVEST in beauty. It’s a cheap fix for a real problem. For some critical thinking: why do companies want girls to believe the secret to beauty is in makeup? Because it’s the quickest and most visible fix! You don’t need to apply a new lipstick more than once to immediately see results. Companies know they have to market short term fixes bc most girls are too impatient… the average person isn’t willing to invest time and effort into long-term results. Companies know this, which is why they want people to believe the overall key to beauty is purely makeup. They are wrong. While makeup, is important component, it’s not a true investment in yourself. Remember this throughout any level-up or investment in your appearance.
The basic structural components.
Let’s get right to the heart of beauty then, shall we? The basic structural components. My main opinion of it all, is you are born with a face meant for you - your home. You may not like the structural components of your house, but it has the capacity for beauty, even if its not the type of beauty you wish it was, or as “trendy” of a house as you want. Ultimately, your plan needs to be formulated around your basic house structure. Don’t force a modern sleek NYC loft look on a country cottage house… don’t push a “insta baddie look” on a classic Greecian beauty structure. Accept your face and work WITH your features.
If you do choose to modify your basic structural components…. do so mindfully of the entire house. If you change one side of the room entirely, it runs the risk of looking out of place, if not stupid in the context of the rest of the room. Similarly, slapping a thin nose on an otherwise bold-featured face is going to look out of place and bizarre. Just be mindful, while you can do deep structural remolding… don’t go overboard and keep any modifications with the rest of the house in mind. Oh… and if you really see a solution as to modify the entire house? Just know it has the real possibility to still look make-shift and disorganized. I always recommend sincerely trying to work with what you have.
Raw Materials
After the basic structure, you then look at the more raw materials aspect of your house. The walls, flooring, and other more difficult things to modify. A house is only well kept if you actively maintain these features. You must apply fresh paint, a regular cleaning routine, and maintenance as needed. Unfortunately, a lot of the work towards maintaining raw components is costly and can temporarily detract from your appearance. A sanding down and refinishing of the walls makes your house ugly and in-construction for a week or so… similarly, a derma-planning facial hurts and makes you look red/puffy for a week… but at the end of it all? The results are glowing and long term improvement.
Make sure you are doing that deep-level investment into your face. It will be more costly, and it will not provide immediate results. Overall, it’s imperative for the long term upkeep and investment into your beauty. Get regular facials, electrolysis on your body hair, and other investments that will give you a better foundation of beauty. Like I said… a cheap rug doesn’t cover up a grungy floor, similar to how foundation cannot hide dry and poorly taken care of skin.
Furniture and More Fluid Aspects
So it’s kind of difficult to differentiate within appearance as well as a home, the difference between more solid aspects (walls and flooring) vs more fluid components of a home (furniture). Overall, its more a matter of what can be changed faster. In terms of appearance, I see it as eyebrows, lashes, and more easy surface level things that AREN’T makeup.
Keeping yourself well groomed is important. Beyond deep facials and other more intense procedures and upkeep, you need to have a daily routine that maintains your features otherwise. Fluff up the pillow on the coach - similar to how you brush out your eyebrows. You may not deep clean your apartment floors everyday, but you should sweep them off daily - you may not deep clean your pores and skin, but you can keep them relatively clean and healthy. Everyday does not always require specialized decorations (makeup) but general presentability is still important (cleanliness and basic hygiene).
Ways to invest in the more fluid aspects of your beauty can include lip fillers, eyelash extensions, hair treatments, etc. They will create that more surface level of beauty, without being fully qualified as “makeup.”
Extra and More Temporary Decorations
Finally, makeup! Ok, so this post may overall seem like I’m against makeup, which COULD NOT BE FARTHER FROM THE TRUTH!!!! I’m really more about not being RELIANT on makeup to be beautiful, in truth, it can and SHOULD enhance your beauty!
Imagine you’re throwing a party at your house - you would want all your structural components, raw materials, and basic furniture to be all nice and presentable! It would be embarrassing to not have a well prepped location! But from there, you would still want to grab a few extra decorations to fully maximize the appearance! Maybe a vase of flowers, some streamers, a cute centerpiece - all of these are important to overall appearance! However, if you were only doing the decorations without any work towards ACTUALLY having a nice home, it would be obvious and apparent, if not detracting from the beauty of your house. Same thing with makeup - you need a good foundation (and no, not the makeup foundation, the real appearance-based foundation 😂)
Like home decorations, make up should be applied sparingly and in a way designed to specifically work with your features. Again, you wouldn’t decorate your home as if it were a apartment if it’s really a castle - don’t try to transform your face with makeup into something it’s not. Highlight your favorite parts, and find a style that works best for you AND makes you happy to look at. Have fun with makeup! It’s the exciting part and most fluid aspect of appearance, but don’t have it be the ONLY way you’re investing in your appearance!
MAGICAL HAIR MASK
ALL HAIR TYPES
This is a magical & economic hair treatment to moisturize, strengthen, smooth, reduce frizz and excess fat in the hair. You will notice results instantly!
If you have curly hair this will help hydrate and keep frizz under control your curls will look more defined after one use. If you have straight hair it will help keep your hair sleek & shiny longer.
I recommend the use of this hair mask at least once a week to maintain you hair at its best! Beautiful strong hair doesn’t come from doing a mask whenever you feel like it. Discipline is key!
INGREDIENTS
3 cups of water
3 tablespoons of cornstarch
2 tablespoons of a conditioner of your choice
2-3 tablespoons of olive oil
OPTIONAL: you can add a teaspoon of any other hair oil you may use perhaps Argan oil or flaxseed oil.
NO COCONUT OIL 
INSTRUCTIONS
Add the 3 cups of water and 3 tablespoons of cornstarch into a pot, cook on low heat and stir until it has thickened up the mixture will look cloudy.
Remove from the heat and add your conditioner stirring it thoroughly, proceed to adding the olive oil and stirring it all together. Place the magical mask into a heat safe container then refrigerate it to let it cool down and thicken up a bit more.
Once you mask is cool to the touch you can divide your dry hair into 3-4 section so you can evenly apply the hydrating mask onto you hair. You should be able to untangle your hair with your fingers while applying the product. If not it is okay to use a brush to detangle.
Wrap your hair up and cover it (this could be with a shower cap or even a plastic bag). You want to leave the mask on for at least 30min depending on your hair type & how dry it is you can leave it on for 45min to 1 hour tops!
Get in the shower and wash your hair as you normally would. You can shampoo before you rinse you hair, then continue with your favorite conditioner. It will instantly feel smooth to the touch.
Style you hair as you normally would, you can leave it natural & add your regular products just don’t saturate your hair because it will leave your hair greasy.
THANK YOU TO MY COLOMBIAN MOTHER & HER ROOTS FOR THIS TIP!
PRETTYPRIVILEGESS
MAGICAL HAIR MASK
ALL HAIR TYPES
This is a magical & economic hair treatment to moisturize, strengthen, smooth, reduce frizz and excess fat in the hair. You will notice results instantly!
If you have curly hair this will help hydrate and keep frizz under control your curls will look more defined after one use. If you have straight hair it will help keep your hair sleek & shiny longer.
I recommend the use of this hair mask at least once a week to maintain you hair at its best! Beautiful strong hair doesn’t come from doing a mask whenever you feel like it. Discipline is key!
INGREDIENTS
3 cups of water
3 tablespoons of cornstarch
2 tablespoons of a conditioner of your choice
2-3 tablespoons of olive oil
OPTIONAL: you can add a teaspoon of any other hair oil you may use perhaps Argan oil or flaxseed oil.
NO COCONUT OIL 
INSTRUCTIONS
Add the 3 cups of water and 3 tablespoons of cornstarch into a pot, cook on low heat and stir until it has thickened up the mixture will look cloudy.
Remove from the heat and add your conditioner stirring it thoroughly, proceed to adding the olive oil and stirring it all together. Place the magical mask into a heat safe container then refrigerate it to let it cool down and thicken up a bit more.
Once you mask is cool to the touch you can divide your dry hair into 3-4 section so you can evenly apply the hydrating mask onto you hair. You should be able to untangle your hair with your fingers while applying the product. If not it is okay to use a brush to detangle.
Wrap your hair up and cover it (this could be with a shower cap or even a plastic bag). You want to leave the mask on for at least 30min depending on your hair type & how dry it is you can leave it on for 45min to 1 hour tops!
Get in the shower and wash your hair as you normally would. You can shampoo before you rinse you hair, then continue with your favorite conditioner. It will instantly feel smooth to the touch.
Style you hair as you normally would, you can leave it natural & add your regular products just don’t saturate your hair because it will leave your hair greasy.
THANK YOU TO MY COLOMBIAN MOTHER & HER ROOTS FOR THIS TIP!
PRETTYPRIVILEGESS
Ways to Instantly Feel Sexier
Whenever I find myself looking to drastically improve my appearance, I like to consider all things possible from head to toe. SO, let’s begin…
HAIR
Regardless of your personal hair ritual, you can always add some spice to it by introducing a hair fragrance. Anointing yourself with oils and perfumes can instantly improve your mood and self-lust. You may have found that you prefer using a certain conditioner because of the fragrance and how good it makes your hair smell. Well, for those moments that you just need a little boost, create your own hair potion for stirring up your senses. Of course, you will naturally radiate an intensely attractive scent—especially around your cycle—but why not increase its potency? Oh, and if you sleep next to someone at night, be mindful of how much you use, but I promise unless they have the most sensitive nose ever, they will love your ‘natural’ aroma.
I like to use anointing oils that I prepare myself, but here are some good hair fragrances:
Dior Miss Dior Parfum Hair Mist, $57
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Parfum Fresh Hair Mist, $65
Honey Infused Hair Perfume Pocket, $44
FACE
There’s just something about a face that illuminates. Whether or not you use makeup to achieve this look, you want to be sure that you have a great moisturizer and serum that will give you a natural radiant glow. Achieving this kind of glow will not only make you feel and look more attractive, but you will feel great about nourishing your skin. You want to invest in good skincare in general. I use a polypeptide cream on days that I don’t wan to apply makeup, and the difference is incredible. My skin not only looks healthier, but it feels so smooth and soft.
Here are a few of my favorite face moisturizers and serums:
Protini™ Polypeptide Cream, $68
Treatment Softener Enriched, $50
OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum, $65
TRULY, GLASS SKIN FACIAL SERUM, $28
My favorite hydrating face mask (I honestly have like 10 of these stocked)
DIAMOND WHITE GLOWING MASK, $97
LIPS
This is pretty simple. We all know that putting on a red lip can make you feel like one of the most powerful women alive. But, if that’s not your thing, or if it doesn’t fit the environment, perhaps invest in a great lip tint and lip gloss. Visibly healthy and hydrated lips will enhance your overall look, and will make you feel more confident as you speak.
Here is my favorite red and brown lip tint and lip gloss:
Benetint Lip & Cheek Stain, $18
Brownie Batter Lip Gloss Tube, $4
TEETH
Now be honest, do you brush your teeth as often as you should? Are you flossing?? Okay, well I know that flossing doesn’t sound sexy, but it is a necessity. You will feel considerably more confident about yourself when your smile is as radiant as your personality. You’ll want to invest in a teeth cleaning kit and a teeth whitening tool. You want to feel like you just came from the dentist, but without the discomfort. Deep clean your mouth (brush your tongue, floss your teeth, remove plaque, etc). After deep cleaning, apply a whitening tool of your choice. Depending on how white your teeth look now will help you determine the most effective method for you. I like to use hydrogen peroxide, but I also invest in having my teeth whitened professionally, so I don’t need much strength. You may want to look into whitening strips, gels, etc. I’d also like to add that mouthwash is not optional. This way, if you are planning to be around people, you will have no reason to feel self-conscious about your smile, or your breathe (you may also want to keep gum with you). People will want to lean in more as you speak, and you will definitely feel more confident. Now, obviously healthy gums are important for your overall dental hygiene, but it can also influence the way that you are perceived by others. As a woman, the whiter your teeth, the more you are seen as healthy, successful, well-off, attractive and trustworthy.
Here are a few of my favorite teeth whitening and cleaning tools:
Philips Sonicare - DiamondClean Classic Rechargeable Toothbrush, $179.99
Crest 3D Original Whitening Kit, $69.99
Oral Care Dental Scaler,High-Frequency Vibration&Three Modes, Teeth Cleaning Tools Use to Tartar/Plaque/Tooth Stains/Dental Calculus Remover, $23.99
HAND, FEET & NAILS
Soft hands are just pleasant to experience. If you’ve ever shaken the hand of someone with dry and rough skin, you know what I mean. It’s just like with the rest of your body, you want your hands and feet to feel soft and delicate. Invest in a good hand and foot cream. While we’re at it, be sure that this is a part of your moisturizing routine. Care for your skin with intention, love and adoration. As for your nails, invest in a good nail care kit with cuticle oil to give yourself a proper pedicure.
I like to use natural shea butter, coconut butter, coconut oil, etc., but here’s a good hand and foot cream:
Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizing Cream, $50
Also, I love this oil for my natural nails (people always mistake them for acrylic):
The Body Shop Almond Nail & Cuticle Oil, Paraben-Free Hand/Nail Treatment, $12
BODY
We all know that feeling that we have after we’ve just buffed our dead skin away, shaved our legs and moisturized the hell out of our body. That is the feeling that you are trying to create. Invest in a good, hydrating body exfoliant and dry brush. I love Trader Joe’s Lavender Scrub and have purchased almost all of them on the shelves. It leaves your skin extremely soft (softer than you could even imagine) and you have natural glow. Speaking of which, you’ll also want to invest in a lovely body shimmer oil or bronzer to achieve a captivating glow with each move that you make.
Here are a few of my favorite body buffing tools:
Dry Brush With Cellulite Massager, $12.99
Trader Joe's Lavender Salt Scrub, $5.99
SELF-ADORNMENT
Invest in timeless lingerie and start collecting articles that remind just how sexy you are. If you just have a basic color-coordinated bra and panty set, that’s a start. But I want you to invest in a set that accentuates your body in all ways possible. Do your research and figure out what styles will best present your beauty. While you’re at it, start looking into other ways to adorn your body. You can invest in jewels, temporary tattoos, glitter, etc.
Obviously savagex.com, agentprovocateur.com and Dita Von Teese are great places to start! One of my absolutely favorite brands is Honey Birdette
CONFIDENCE
Like Dita said, a women who knows what she likes has confidence in her skin. Confidence is the most beauty and sexy aspect of any woman. As we all know, people are naturally more attracted to confident people. Remind yourself of just how beautiful you are on the inside and let that energy exude from every pore.
Ways to Instantly Feel Sexier
Whenever I find myself looking to drastically improve my appearance, I like to consider all things possible from head to toe. SO, let’s begin…
HAIR
Regardless of your personal hair ritual, you can always add some spice to it by introducing a hair fragrance. Anointing yourself with oils and perfumes can instantly improve your mood and self-lust. You may have found that you prefer using a certain conditioner because of the fragrance and how good it makes your hair smell. Well, for those moments that you just need a little boost, create your own hair potion for stirring up your senses. Of course, you will naturally radiate an intensely attractive scent—especially around your cycle—but why not increase its potency? Oh, and if you sleep next to someone at night, be mindful of how much you use, but I promise unless they have the most sensitive nose ever, they will love your ‘natural’ aroma.
I like to use anointing oils that I prepare myself, but here are some good hair fragrances:
Dior Miss Dior Parfum Hair Mist, $57
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Parfum Fresh Hair Mist, $65
Honey Infused Hair Perfume Pocket, $44
FACE
There’s just something about a face that illuminates. Whether or not you use makeup to achieve this look, you want to be sure that you have a great moisturizer and serum that will give you a natural radiant glow. Achieving this kind of glow will not only make you feel and look more attractive, but you will feel great about nourishing your skin. You want to invest in good skincare in general. I use a polypeptide cream on days that I don’t wan to apply makeup, and the difference is incredible. My skin not only looks healthier, but it feels so smooth and soft.
Here are a few of my favorite face moisturizers and serums:
Protini™ Polypeptide Cream, $68
Treatment Softener Enriched, $50
OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum, $65
TRULY, GLASS SKIN FACIAL SERUM, $28
My favorite hydrating face mask (I honestly have like 10 of these stocked)
DIAMOND WHITE GLOWING MASK, $97
LIPS
This is pretty simple. We all know that putting on a red lip can make you feel like one of the most powerful women alive. But, if that’s not your thing, or if it doesn’t fit the environment, perhaps invest in a great lip tint and lip gloss. Visibly healthy and hydrated lips will enhance your overall look, and will make you feel more confident as you speak.
Here is my favorite red and brown lip tint and lip gloss:
Benetint Lip & Cheek Stain, $18
Brownie Batter Lip Gloss Tube, $4
TEETH
Now be honest, do you brush your teeth as often as you should? Are you flossing?? Okay, well I know that flossing doesn’t sound sexy, but it is a necessity. You will feel considerably more confident about yourself when your smile is as radiant as your personality. You’ll want to invest in a teeth cleaning kit and a teeth whitening tool. You want to feel like you just came from the dentist, but without the discomfort. Deep clean your mouth (brush your tongue, floss your teeth, remove plaque, etc). After deep cleaning, apply a whitening tool of your choice. Depending on how white your teeth look now will help you determine the most effective method for you. I like to use hydrogen peroxide, but I also invest in having my teeth whitened professionally, so I don’t need much strength. You may want to look into whitening strips, gels, etc. I’d also like to add that mouthwash is not optional. This way, if you are planning to be around people, you will have no reason to feel self-conscious about your smile, or your breathe (you may also want to keep gum with you). People will want to lean in more as you speak, and you will definitely feel more confident. Now, obviously healthy gums are important for your overall dental hygiene, but it can also influence the way that you are perceived by others. As a woman, the whiter your teeth, the more you are seen as healthy, successful, well-off, attractive and trustworthy.
Here are a few of my favorite teeth whitening and cleaning tools:
Philips Sonicare - DiamondClean Classic Rechargeable Toothbrush, $179.99
Crest 3D Original Whitening Kit, $69.99
Oral Care Dental Scaler,High-Frequency Vibration&Three Modes, Teeth Cleaning Tools Use to Tartar/Plaque/Tooth Stains/Dental Calculus Remover, $23.99
HAND, FEET & NAILS
Soft hands are just pleasant to experience. If you’ve ever shaken the hand of someone with dry and rough skin, you know what I mean. It’s just like with the rest of your body, you want your hands and feet to feel soft and delicate. Invest in a good hand and foot cream. While we’re at it, be sure that this is a part of your moisturizing routine. Care for your skin with intention, love and adoration. As for your nails, invest in a good nail care kit with cuticle oil to give yourself a proper pedicure.
I like to use natural shea butter, coconut butter, coconut oil, etc., but here’s a good hand and foot cream:
Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizing Cream, $50
Also, I love this oil for my natural nails (people always mistake them for acrylic):
The Body Shop Almond Nail & Cuticle Oil, Paraben-Free Hand/Nail Treatment, $12
BODY
We all know that feeling that we have after we’ve just buffed our dead skin away, shaved our legs and moisturized the hell out of our body. That is the feeling that you are trying to create. Invest in a good, hydrating body exfoliant and dry brush. I love Trader Joe’s Lavender Scrub and have purchased almost all of them on the shelves. It leaves your skin extremely soft (softer than you could even imagine) and you have natural glow. Speaking of which, you’ll also want to invest in a lovely body shimmer oil or bronzer to achieve a captivating glow with each move that you make.
Here are a few of my favorite body buffing tools:
Dry Brush With Cellulite Massager, $12.99
Trader Joe's Lavender Salt Scrub, $5.99
SELF-ADORNMENT
Invest in timeless lingerie and start collecting articles that remind just how sexy you are. If you just have a basic color-coordinated bra and panty set, that’s a start. But I want you to invest in a set that accentuates your body in all ways possible. Do your research and figure out what styles will best present your beauty. While you’re at it, start looking into other ways to adorn your body. You can invest in jewels, temporary tattoos, glitter, etc.
Obviously savagex.com, agentprovocateur.com and Dita Von Teese are great places to start! One of my absolutely favorite brands is Honey Birdette
CONFIDENCE
Like Dita said, a women who knows what she likes has confidence in her skin. Confidence is the most beauty and sexy aspect of any woman. As we all know, people are naturally more attracted to confident people. Remind yourself of just how beautiful you are on the inside and let that energy exude from every pore.
Ways to Instantly Feel Sexier
Whenever I find myself looking to drastically improve my appearance, I like to consider all things possible from head to toe. SO, let’s begin…
HAIR
Regardless of your personal hair ritual, you can always add some spice to it by introducing a hair fragrance. Anointing yourself with oils and perfumes can instantly improve your mood and self-lust. You may have found that you prefer using a certain conditioner because of the fragrance and how good it makes your hair smell. Well, for those moments that you just need a little boost, create your own hair potion for stirring up your senses. Of course, you will naturally radiate an intensely attractive scent—especially around your cycle—but why not increase its potency? Oh, and if you sleep next to someone at night, be mindful of how much you use, but I promise unless they have the most sensitive nose ever, they will love your ‘natural’ aroma.
I like to use anointing oils that I prepare myself, but here are some good hair fragrances:
Dior Miss Dior Parfum Hair Mist, $57
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Parfum Fresh Hair Mist, $65
Honey Infused Hair Perfume Pocket, $44
FACE
There’s just something about a face that illuminates. Whether or not you use makeup to achieve this look, you want to be sure that you have a great moisturizer and serum that will give you a natural radiant glow. Achieving this kind of glow will not only make you feel and look more attractive, but you will feel great about nourishing your skin. You want to invest in good skincare in general. I use a polypeptide cream on days that I don’t wan to apply makeup, and the difference is incredible. My skin not only looks healthier, but it feels so smooth and soft.
Here are a few of my favorite face moisturizers and serums:
Protini™ Polypeptide Cream, $68
Treatment Softener Enriched, $50
OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum, $65
TRULY, GLASS SKIN FACIAL SERUM, $28
My favorite hydrating face mask (I honestly have like 10 of these stocked)
DIAMOND WHITE GLOWING MASK, $97
LIPS
This is pretty simple. We all know that putting on a red lip can make you feel like one of the most powerful women alive. But, if that’s not your thing, or if it doesn’t fit the environment, perhaps invest in a great lip tint and lip gloss. Visibly healthy and hydrated lips will enhance your overall look, and will make you feel more confident as you speak.
Here is my favorite red and brown lip tint and lip gloss:
Benetint Lip & Cheek Stain, $18
Brownie Batter Lip Gloss Tube, $4
TEETH
Now be honest, do you brush your teeth as often as you should? Are you flossing?? Okay, well I know that flossing doesn’t sound sexy, but it is a necessity. You will feel considerably more confident about yourself when your smile is as radiant as your personality. You’ll want to invest in a teeth cleaning kit and a teeth whitening tool. You want to feel like you just came from the dentist, but without the discomfort. Deep clean your mouth (brush your tongue, floss your teeth, remove plaque, etc). After deep cleaning, apply a whitening tool of your choice. Depending on how white your teeth look now will help you determine the most effective method for you. I like to use hydrogen peroxide, but I also invest in having my teeth whitened professionally, so I don’t need much strength. You may want to look into whitening strips, gels, etc. I’d also like to add that mouthwash is not optional. This way, if you are planning to be around people, you will have no reason to feel self-conscious about your smile, or your breathe (you may also want to keep gum with you). People will want to lean in more as you speak, and you will definitely feel more confident. Now, obviously healthy gums are important for your overall dental hygiene, but it can also influence the way that you are perceived by others. As a woman, the whiter your teeth, the more you are seen as healthy, successful, well-off, attractive and trustworthy.
Here are a few of my favorite teeth whitening and cleaning tools:
Philips Sonicare - DiamondClean Classic Rechargeable Toothbrush, $179.99
Crest 3D Original Whitening Kit, $69.99
Oral Care Dental Scaler,High-Frequency Vibration&Three Modes, Teeth Cleaning Tools Use to Tartar/Plaque/Tooth Stains/Dental Calculus Remover, $23.99
HAND, FEET & NAILS
Soft hands are just pleasant to experience. If you’ve ever shaken the hand of someone with dry and rough skin, you know what I mean. It’s just like with the rest of your body, you want your hands and feet to feel soft and delicate. Invest in a good hand and foot cream. While we’re at it, be sure that this is a part of your moisturizing routine. Care for your skin with intention, love and adoration. As for your nails, invest in a good nail care kit with cuticle oil to give yourself a proper pedicure.
I like to use natural shea butter, coconut butter, coconut oil, etc., but here’s a good hand and foot cream:
Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizing Cream, $50
Also, I love this oil for my natural nails (people always mistake them for acrylic):
The Body Shop Almond Nail & Cuticle Oil, Paraben-Free Hand/Nail Treatment, $12
BODY
We all know that feeling that we have after we’ve just buffed our dead skin away, shaved our legs and moisturized the hell out of our body. That is the feeling that you are trying to create. Invest in a good, hydrating body exfoliant and dry brush. I love Trader Joe’s Lavender Scrub and have purchased almost all of them on the shelves. It leaves your skin extremely soft (softer than you could even imagine) and you have natural glow. Speaking of which, you’ll also want to invest in a lovely body shimmer oil or bronzer to achieve a captivating glow with each move that you make.
Here are a few of my favorite body buffing tools:
Dry Brush With Cellulite Massager, $12.99
Trader Joe's Lavender Salt Scrub, $5.99
SELF-ADORNMENT
Invest in timeless lingerie and start collecting articles that remind just how sexy you are. If you just have a basic color-coordinated bra and panty set, that’s a start. But I want you to invest in a set that accentuates your body in all ways possible. Do your research and figure out what styles will best present your beauty. While you’re at it, start looking into other ways to adorn your body. You can invest in jewels, temporary tattoos, glitter, etc.
Obviously savagex.com, agentprovocateur.com and Dita Von Teese are great places to start! One of my absolutely favorite brands is Honey Birdette
CONFIDENCE
Like Dita said, a women who knows what she likes has confidence in her skin. Confidence is the most beauty and sexy aspect of any woman. As we all know, people are naturally more attracted to confident people. Remind yourself of just how beautiful you are on the inside and let that energy exude from every pore.
Ways to Instantly Feel Sexier
Whenever I find myself looking to drastically improve my appearance, I like to consider all things possible from head to toe. SO, let’s begin…
HAIR
Regardless of your personal hair ritual, you can always add some spice to it by introducing a hair fragrance. Anointing yourself with oils and perfumes can instantly improve your mood and self-lust. You may have found that you prefer using a certain conditioner because of the fragrance and how good it makes your hair smell. Well, for those moments that you just need a little boost, create your own hair potion for stirring up your senses. Of course, you will naturally radiate an intensely attractive scent—especially around your cycle—but why not increase its potency? Oh, and if you sleep next to someone at night, be mindful of how much you use, but I promise unless they have the most sensitive nose ever, they will love your ‘natural’ aroma.
I like to use anointing oils that I prepare myself, but here are some good hair fragrances:
Dior Miss Dior Parfum Hair Mist, $57
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Parfum Fresh Hair Mist, $65
Honey Infused Hair Perfume Pocket, $44
FACE
There’s just something about a face that illuminates. Whether or not you use makeup to achieve this look, you want to be sure that you have a great moisturizer and serum that will give you a natural radiant glow. Achieving this kind of glow will not only make you feel and look more attractive, but you will feel great about nourishing your skin. You want to invest in good skincare in general. I use a polypeptide cream on days that I don’t wan to apply makeup, and the difference is incredible. My skin not only looks healthier, but it feels so smooth and soft.
Here are a few of my favorite face moisturizers and serums:
Protini™ Polypeptide Cream, $68
Treatment Softener Enriched, $50
OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum, $65
TRULY, GLASS SKIN FACIAL SERUM, $28
My favorite hydrating face mask (I honestly have like 10 of these stocked)
DIAMOND WHITE GLOWING MASK, $97
LIPS
This is pretty simple. We all know that putting on a red lip can make you feel like one of the most powerful women alive. But, if that’s not your thing, or if it doesn’t fit the environment, perhaps invest in a great lip tint and lip gloss. Visibly healthy and hydrated lips will enhance your overall look, and will make you feel more confident as you speak.
Here is my favorite red and brown lip tint and lip gloss:
Benetint Lip & Cheek Stain, $18
Brownie Batter Lip Gloss Tube, $4
TEETH
Now be honest, do you brush your teeth as often as you should? Are you flossing?? Okay, well I know that flossing doesn’t sound sexy, but it is a necessity. You will feel considerably more confident about yourself when your smile is as radiant as your personality. You’ll want to invest in a teeth cleaning kit and a teeth whitening tool. You want to feel like you just came from the dentist, but without the discomfort. Deep clean your mouth (brush your tongue, floss your teeth, remove plaque, etc). After deep cleaning, apply a whitening tool of your choice. Depending on how white your teeth look now will help you determine the most effective method for you. I like to use hydrogen peroxide, but I also invest in having my teeth whitened professionally, so I don’t need much strength. You may want to look into whitening strips, gels, etc. I’d also like to add that mouthwash is not optional. This way, if you are planning to be around people, you will have no reason to feel self-conscious about your smile, or your breathe (you may also want to keep gum with you). People will want to lean in more as you speak, and you will definitely feel more confident. Now, obviously healthy gums are important for your overall dental hygiene, but it can also influence the way that you are perceived by others. As a woman, the whiter your teeth, the more you are seen as healthy, successful, well-off, attractive and trustworthy.
Here are a few of my favorite teeth whitening and cleaning tools:
Philips Sonicare - DiamondClean Classic Rechargeable Toothbrush, $179.99
Crest 3D Original Whitening Kit, $69.99
Oral Care Dental Scaler,High-Frequency Vibration&Three Modes, Teeth Cleaning Tools Use to Tartar/Plaque/Tooth Stains/Dental Calculus Remover, $23.99
HAND, FEET & NAILS
Soft hands are just pleasant to experience. If you’ve ever shaken the hand of someone with dry and rough skin, you know what I mean. It’s just like with the rest of your body, you want your hands and feet to feel soft and delicate. Invest in a good hand and foot cream. While we’re at it, be sure that this is a part of your moisturizing routine. Care for your skin with intention, love and adoration. As for your nails, invest in a good nail care kit with cuticle oil to give yourself a proper pedicure.
I like to use natural shea butter, coconut butter, coconut oil, etc., but here’s a good hand and foot cream:
Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizing Cream, $50
Also, I love this oil for my natural nails (people always mistake them for acrylic):
The Body Shop Almond Nail & Cuticle Oil, Paraben-Free Hand/Nail Treatment, $12
BODY
We all know that feeling that we have after we’ve just buffed our dead skin away, shaved our legs and moisturized the hell out of our body. That is the feeling that you are trying to create. Invest in a good, hydrating body exfoliant and dry brush. I love Trader Joe’s Lavender Scrub and have purchased almost all of them on the shelves. It leaves your skin extremely soft (softer than you could even imagine) and you have natural glow. Speaking of which, you’ll also want to invest in a lovely body shimmer oil or bronzer to achieve a captivating glow with each move that you make.
Here are a few of my favorite body buffing tools:
Dry Brush With Cellulite Massager, $12.99
Trader Joe's Lavender Salt Scrub, $5.99
SELF-ADORNMENT
Invest in timeless lingerie and start collecting articles that remind just how sexy you are. If you just have a basic color-coordinated bra and panty set, that’s a start. But I want you to invest in a set that accentuates your body in all ways possible. Do your research and figure out what styles will best present your beauty. While you’re at it, start looking into other ways to adorn your body. You can invest in jewels, temporary tattoos, glitter, etc.
Obviously savagex.com, agentprovocateur.com and Dita Von Teese are great places to start! One of my absolutely favorite brands is Honey Birdette
CONFIDENCE
Like Dita said, a women who knows what she likes has confidence in her skin. Confidence is the most beauty and sexy aspect of any woman. As we all know, people are naturally more attracted to confident people. Remind yourself of just how beautiful you are on the inside and let that energy exude from every pore.
yes, good! I’m trying to transition myself, and I’ve stumbled upon using a wooden comb, which I’ve switched to exclusively, and I have a very good oil to put in. I think I need to actually find a good brush though. Sad, I’ve been so pleased to have just a comb…
Though I’ve also taken a bit of a short cut through donating my hair at the beginning of the year. Lost twelve inches of hair, and I’m babying the tips something fierce ever since.
I am slowly working on getting my shampoo use less, but now I have a guide on how to do this safely.
Youtube recommended video: can my hair handle a month without shampoo?
Me, who hasn’t used shampoo for 6 years: well golly gee, I dunno
I’ve been working on transitioning my hair to no-shampoo but happened to get my hair trimmed. (Didn’t really need it, but just to keep thing healthy.)
I may have to learn how to cut my own hair, she used Quite A Lot of shampoo to my hair. I almost shriveled up and wailed that I need that sebum.