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22 Aug '17

5 Essentials For Your Next Beach Trip

Have The Most Fun In The Sun With These Summer Essentials

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Summer is close to its end this year and those of us that love this season are scrambling to enjoy the little time we have left to soak in those rays. It's the perfect time to wear lots of cute shorts or to flaunt those adurable sandals that show off your favorite nail polish, but for me, the best part about summer is going to the beach. There's just something so relaxing about seeing and hearing those ocean waves; plus it gives me a great chance to hang out with my friends and family. Group beach trips are a wonderful way to make memories and to just disconnect from the internet and the outside world for a short amount of time. I have become a beach fanatic through the years and love enjoying this time for as long as possible! So, if you're like me, then get those sandals ready and jump in with these beach essentials!

 

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SPF

Now, this summer essential shouldn't surprise you but I can't ignore it since it's pretty much the most important item you will take with you to the beach. SPF products protect your skin from skin cancer, sun spots, and premature aging; it's pretty much your best friend whenever you pry yourself away from Netflix to go outside. This holds true for every day, not just your beach trip days! Apply your SPF wherever the sun hits your skin and reapply often after getting out of the water. There's nothing worse than having a great time at the beach, only to get home with severe sunburn!

 

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Beach Hat

While SPF is definitely the #1 on this list (by far), the second essential is a beach hat. Usually, my beach days are just that, a whole day of fun in the sun, which makes me reach for my hat to get a break from those rays. Being responsible for your skin's health is important and a wide brimmed hat will give your face and neck a much-needed breather. It's also a great way to get some nice pictures, like the one above, so pick one that you love and show it off with that bathing suit! Protecting your face never looked so good!

 

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Beach Ball And Toys

Bringing some games along, like a soccer ball, is another essential on my list. This is especially great when you go with a large group of people since it allows everyone to get in on the fun! You can also take differently sized pails so young kids can make a sandcastle (adults can also take it up a notch and try to create something ambitious, there are some stunning sand art designs out there). Taking a dip in the water and swimming is fun but beach toys will give you even more fun in the sun!

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Beach Friendly Accessories

If you want to have fun at the beach and look amazing doing it, beach accessories are a must. I like to use an ankle bracelet to give myself a more tropical look but other great choices are: flowers in your hair, bejeweled hair bands, body stickers to get a cute tan design or even a bold waterproof eyeliner color! These accessories allow you to personalize your look; making you feel and look confident.

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17 Aug '17

4 Mermaid Hairstyles

Hairstyles To Make You Feel Like A Water Goddess

If you were like me when I was little, you loved mermaids and wanted everything to do with them. My mom would go out and get me ‘The Little Mermaid’ merchandise every time a birthday or special occasion came up and I loved them all so much. My mermaid obsession kept growing over the years, leading me to check out mermaid stories and even write some of my own (any fellow fanfic fans or writers out there?). Nowadays, social media is the best way to get my mermaid fix, with all the colorful hairstyles that look like they just came out of the ocean, it’s easy to get lost in all the beautiful hair out there. I was amazed at how talented these hairstylists were and how they changed their client's look to match their very own inner mermaids. If you also want to feel like a water goddess, check out these hair makeovers for your next hair appointment!

 

 

The large, loose curls accentuate this mermaid hair wonderfully. I especially love the hair accessory @razordolls used for this look, it’s perfect for a formal occasion to make you feel full glam!

 

 

This cobalt blue makeover is stunning and those loose waves are perfect for a true water goddess! I’m obsessed with the work of @jaymz.marsters and can absolutely see her coming out of the water.

  

 

 

Green and blue combine so nicely and @msnataliejean definitely knows how to make them look flawless together! I love how the colors melt together, making this a perfect mermaid look!

  

 

This mermaid makeover is perfect for those looking for more than one blue hue in their hair. The panels of color created by @hairbymisskellyo are wonderful and I’m sure her client left her chair feeling empowered by her water goddess style!

 

08 Aug '17

Favorite Braids of 2017

Fave Braids 2017

The year 2017 might not be over, but the gorgeous work we've seen from stylists all year round has made it impossible to pick the best so we jumped the gun a little and we're naming our favorites early! No worries though. Many more to come! I know you are as excited as we are about this, because honestly we're kind of obsessed too. So let's check out these gorgeous styles by master stylists.

Big Hair with Clean Braid

 

This look is a perfect juxtaposition of wild and controlled. While the hair is big and makes a bold statement the braid is clean and compliments it perfectly. Check out this and so many other styles and colors by the impressive Tiffany Jo. We certainly can't get enough!

Colorful Crown

 

This queen's crown is built-in! This style is bold and beautiful in equal measure, bringing tons of attitude to the table. This style pretty much tells the world "I know exactly what I want and how to get it". It is confidence made hairstyle! And who wouldn't be confident in their hair when it was styled by the Queen of Color herself: Iris. Her Instagram show the work  of a true pro who is satisfied with nothing but the best and doesn't rest until that is achieved. Just take a looks at her flawless body of work and you'll be convinced.

The Bigger The Better

 

This look is almost effortless, it's almost like a rough sketch of a braid, in the best possible way. The way this braid is outlined gives it a fresh and loose feel, while being very structured and purposeful at the same time. The color matches this large braid perfectly. They both feel like you've seen them in a dream before and when you wake up all you know is you need to have it! If that need for gorgeous hair ever becomes overwhelming then you know Alexandra Lee can make it come true.

Accessories all around

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If you read our blog often then you know that we are into hair accessories, hard. That makes the reason why we picked this look pretty obvious. But can you blame us? No, you can't, because it looks so good! Make sure you follow Maggie and drop her a comment telling her how awesome her braids are. If you're getting married in Arizona or know someone who is, now you know where to send them for a timeless hairstyle !

We hope you enjoyed checking out these looks, heck we know you did because great minds think alike. Leave us a comment and tell us what else you'd would like us to cover!

31 Jul '17

Asian Beauty Trends in Skin Care

Put Your Best Face Forward

Asian beauty care often seems to be ahead of Western care, built on taking time for the ritual of daily skin care and drawing on a treasure trove of affordable, diverse product offerings. The beauty care marketplace, particularly in South Korea, is one teeming with fresh, luxurious serums, masks, toners, cleansing waters, and so much more. They flaunt their inclusion of natural ingredients, from snail mucin and starfish extract to aloe extract and tea tree oil. Embracing this sheer array of offerings allows consumers to find products to benefit every skin type, and they often come at a price point well below that of their American counterparts. It’s no wonder #kbeauty is a popular hashtag.  

Want to know how to take advantage of these trends? Stay fresh, focused, and find something new. 

Customize Your Ritual 

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Often, at least in America, customers are given the hard sell on full brand loyalty regardless of their unique and personal skin care needs. This is by no means universal, but it can be demoralizing and lead to disappointment in your beauty regimen - whether you have Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and are being pushed toward a harsh synthetic product, or only need a hydration cream but find a full cleansing set being rung up.  

This sort of tactic doesn’t play overseas; customers mix and match product lines to achieve the best results. It’s refreshing common sense that one brand may excel at mud masks for your skin, while another brand offers the best cleansing water. Discover what works best for you from a robust beauty market - after all, you’ve lived with your skin all your life. You know what it needs. There should be only two guiding principles to your beauty ritual: treat yo’self and respect yo’self. (Both Tommy and Donna would totally agree.)  

Embrace Weird Ingredients 

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No matter where you look when you first start exploring Asian beauty products, you’ll find yourself confronted with all the weird stuff that goes into them. Snail mucin! Donkey milk! Starfish extract! Crushed pearls! It’s a weird world when you chase beauty into the Asian market, and the Internet wants you to know it.

(Quick primer: Snail mucin may restore skin and supports cell regeneration. Donkey milk hydrates and is vitamin-rich. Starfish extract may replenish skin and even out complexion. Pearls may have antioxidant properties and help rebuild collagen.)

Just two things:  

First, not all skin-care products from Korea, Japan, China, etc. contain such allegedly weird ingredients. (Check out 50 Shades of Snail’s word on the matter.) You’ll find as many or more beauty care items featuring honey or aloe or conventional vitamins or rose water - and many other ingredients the West considers “normal.” 

Secondly, there’s nothing wrong or outlandish about using products incorporating such “weird” natural ingredients. After all, the majority of people don’t seem to mind putting ingredients made in a lab on their bodies - why balk at unusual organic extracts? (That have been proven safe for such use, of course.)  

Mask It Up

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You basically can’t take one step into the wide world of Asian beauty products without tripping over six different face masks. Masks are amazing, diverse little spa dates that you can go on at home - and not enough of us are using them. Seriously. You see so many people masking it up on television, but I hardly hear about any of my friends using them - and those few who do, don’t make a regular point of it. (This is one of the only acceptable examples where we should be more like TV.) 

Any adherent to the K-beauty scene can suggest a dozen different masks to try out, from tissue masks saturated with regenerative serum to rice masks that brighten your complexion to exfoliating clay masks. (And bubble masks, overnight masks, tightening masks, modeling masks - exploring the world of face masks can definitely trigger a “gotta catch ‘em all!” moment.)  

Beyond being a fun way to try new beauty products and pamper yourself, regular use of face masks can bring a new dimension of mindfulness to your skin-care routine. Use the mask application as a moment to reflect and meditate, taking a step back from your busy daily grind. For the ultimate in relaxation, pair this with our Tips for a Achieving A Clutter Free Mind

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There’s also an intense interest in incorporating the purest water available - into one’s body, simply by drinking, and also into a variety of beauty products. We’re talking H₂O from sources like Alaskan glaciers, Polynesian lagoons, and the deep sea.  

Also, I can’t help sneaking in my favorite beauty tip: hydrate. Are you drinking water right now? Get some. Drinking enough water is one of the best things you can do for your body. 

This is just dipping a toe into the realm of Asian skin-care trends, and there’s so much more out there to discover. Just remember: try fresh products, focus on finding what works for you, and you’ll always put your best face forward.  

What favorite skin-care products or routines have you incorporated from the Asian beauty care scene?

06 Jul '17

Beautiful Hairstyles For Your Next Music Festival

4 Gorgeous Festival Hairstyles

Music festivals are a great way to get together with friends, meet new ones and enjoy the fun of listening to live music with a large crowd of people. Everyone is in the venue, equally excited to see their favorite band or DJ play, which makes for an unforgettable time. In addition to hearing your favorite music, these festivals bring another kind of entertainment: festival fashion that shows off the crowd’s imagination. Other than Halloween, it’s a perfect occasion for adults to show off their personality and style. It’s so much fun to watch the different looks; whether it’s a hairstyle, a bold hair color or a unique outfit, they make for great photos! Below, we show you some of our favorite hairstyles that would be perfect for your next music festival inspiration!  

Which one of these would you try out? 

Tied Back

 

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Have you ever been frustrated with having your long hair all over your face as you try to dance away? We’ve also been there, which is why we love @katrinberndt double braid style. This look is cute and perfect to keep that hair in place all night long, so it’s a win-win! 

Colorful Ombre 

 

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If you’re looking for something more permanent to match your music festival attitude everyday, this gorgeous silver and teal look by @presleypoe is perfect. We especially love how she placed the colors layered on top of each other!

Peek a Boo

 

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Interested in something you can show off at the festival but keep hidden for work or school the next day? This detailed and colorful undercut by @aliyousha is what you were looking for. If jellyfishes aren’t your thing, you can always choose another design but we love the bright colors to this marine inspired cut!

Romantic Chic 

 

 

If you’re looking for a more romantic look, this hairstyle by @loveisinthehair_byjanet is the one for you. This has so many details that make it ideal for a music festival, like the large space buns, the colorful mermaid hair and the glitter roots!


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