Let’s Talk…Hair and Makeup

Well hello Monday morning, you sure came fast! 😉

I’m excited because the next time we “talk” it’s all about summer…BRING IT ON! I am so ready for the days full of nothing but beautiful vitamin D and hanging out with my girlfriends.

But in the meantime, today we’re linking up with Andrea and Erika to talk all things beauty related. I’m such a fan of reading about and learning tips and tricks that work for other people.

Let’s talk hair and make-up!

First up…hair.

Now I’ll be the first to tell you beauty is not super high on my radar. It does not get me all kinds of excited. For some people, this is what they love. Me? I like to spend AS LITTLE time as possible on hair, make-up, etc. It’s just me.

I get my hair done twice a year….yup. I’m telling you, I am ridiculously low maintenance when it comes to beauty. Usually when I can start to notice that it’s looking dry and dull then I figure it’s time to do something about it. That time is about now by the way 😉

About a year ago at the end of May 2015 we talked about our favorite hair products.

Most of it has stayed the same, but some has changed. I really like how Shay does the number system with these posts because it’s so much easier to follow, so I’m using her idea 🙂

#1: Prescription Shampoo. There’s really nothing to talk about here, so we’ll just move on. I still have to use prescription shampoo because…i’m balding 😉

#2: Pureology Conditioner. This conditioner smells so darn good! Truth: I showered before Church one Wednesday night and 2 separate girls came up to me at different times and said “Omg, what do you put on your hair it smells great!”

#3: TreSemme Dry Shampoo. I mean…we all have some, right? I’ve tried the whole baby powder ordeal, but I don’t think it helped and then I smelled like a baby’s butt the rest of the day. I love this product.

#4: Tigi Catwalk Hairspray. This is my favorite hairspray. I have had it for I don’t know how many years now (although I don’t use it every day) but it lasts me such a long time.

#5. Deva Styling Cream. I used up all of my hair protectant, so I had my mom scope out a new one for me and the sales associate sold her this one. So far, it works. It’s more of a gel/cream instead of a spray so I am having to get use to that. But it smells good…do you see a running theme now?

#6: Rogaine. Yeah remember when I mentioned balding? I need to start using this stuff again. But if you get rogaine, get it for men! The women/men thing is just an advertising scam!

#7: Moroccan Oil. Honestly, I have no clue what this product really does. I put it on my hair for the smell and also because I feel like it’s suppose to liven it up and shine my hair.

#8: Styling Tools.

My straightener has been with me since my high school days. I will use this thing until it dies on me. I love the GVP brand. I’m not a fan of Chi or any of the other ones…plus this one is cheaper! I’ve also found that this one doesn’t catch my hair on the sides. I’ve used straighteners before that have done that and pulled my hair.

I also use a wand that we got a kiosk in the mall when I want to put some curls in. It’s so easy to use, quick, and does the job. I’m also planning to keep this bad boy until it dies on me too.

#9: Brushes. I have my normal ol’ brush and my wet brush. You need the wet brush especially this coming summer. I always use it when I get out of the shower because it’s so much more gentle on my hair! If you have a sensitive head, it’s a must.

Now…make-up!

I wish I could be all fancy, creative, and artistic with make-up like some people. But I just choose not to spend the time after 15 minutes i’m done (if it takes that long). I’ll be honest and say that many times I don’t even wear make-up unless I have to. And if I do it’s super simple like this…

I always do mascara and eyeliner, but rarely any eye shadow. It takes too long 😉 I just use whatever mascara my mom has in her drawer that hasn’t been opened because that stuff gets EXPENSIVE and #poorcollegestudent.

Tip: I have dark features, so I get black mascara and not the “very black” otherwise I look scary with spider eyes.

I LOVE MY URBAN DECAY PENCIL. And so did my sister when she stole mine and had to buy me another.

Tip: Purple eyeliner makes green eyes pop friends! Read this article 🙂

I use the black liner when I want to do it on the bottom lid…and my purple liner when I’m putting it on my top eyelid.  (most of the time)

My face takes little time as well.

FIRST, I apply two different types of primer on my face (#1 and #2). The green is for redness which I had a lot of from acne.

Tip: I was told that this is better for your skin (especially if it’s dry) to make it not look so caked on. Also then your foundation doesn’t set into your skin.

THEN, while it dries I start to do mascara. Once I do a coat of mascara, i’ll use brush #3 to apply foundation #4 (in the summer months) or tinted moisturizer #5 (in the winter months). Yes I realize that’s a little backwards but that’s how my colors worked out.

Tip: I keep a summer foundation and a winter foundation because I’m always darker in the summer as most of us are.

FINALLY after I finish that process, I complete my eye make-up to let my face dry. Then I will use brush #6 to put bronzer #7 on my cheeks for some color. HOMEGIRL IS PALE. And then on top of that I put blush #8. Done and done.

Voila! Fool proof I tell ya!

Since this was a lot of information for one post, i’ll talk about other beauty products another time.

And just in case you want other “Let’s Talk” topics, I posted about:

Moms
Guys (I took a blog break)
New Years