It’s officially hat weather! We typically spend lots of time on the perfect outfit, boots and coats but forget about hats. The perfect hat can take your look to the next level. Finding the perfect hat can be intimidating so we’ve researched the top styles to find the ones that are the most functional and … Read more
Winter is practically here, which aside from fuzzy coats and warm boots means some extra self-care. So, everyone knows it’s important to pay attention to your skin and wear an SPF even if there’s no visible sunlight outside? But, what about your hair? We often abuse your hair and take it for granted, and winter … Read more
Natural Beauty Wins the Day With Covid-19 we have all had to learn how to do things ourselves, we’ve had to learn to do without and have had to define what is most important to us. There is no doubt that our beauty habits have definitely shifted. Will any of these new behaviors stick? A … Read more
With the stay at home order millions of people are facing a couple of inches of gray. It’s likely way more gray than you normally observe so why not consider going naturally gray? Sounds easy? Not so much! Here are some considerations: Not all Gray is the same Gray hair is primarily the result of … Read more
With the at home lock down we are all looking a little bit more like our “true selves”. Longer hair, gray roots, natural nails and less makeup. I set out to find the best options for gray hair coverage and came up with 2 5-star choices. Temporary Root Coverage I have tried many options and … Read more
Maintain Your Hair Get Regular Haircuts. There is a myth that getting your hair trimmed makes your hair grow faster but that is simply not the truth. Your hair growth is regulated by your hair follicles and those are on your scalp. However, getting your hair cut or trimmed regularly does keep your hair more … Read more
I am a hair mask virgin. I have been able to balance my hair dryness and health with shampoo and conditioners. I also don’t use curly irons or any additional products in my hair. I even try to air dry my hair as much as possible. For me, less is more but I have so … Read more
This President’s Birthday weekend got me thinking about makeup and beauty trends in the 1800’s vs today. Just how different would it have been for me back then? Turns out it’s not hard to make the case that we are reverting back to beauty trends 200 years ago. Here are some examples: The healthy/natural look … Read more
I was introduced to silk pillow cases by my Grandma MeMe. I remember as a little girl going to my grandmothers house and watching her while she performed her nightly beauty ritual. She would always clean her face with cold water, put on night cream, brush her hair and sleep on a silk pillowcase. I … Read more
Hair braids have been around for a long time. The oldest known evidence of hair braiding may go back about 30,000 years, known in academia as the Woman of Willendorf, is a female figurine estimated to have been made between about 28,000 and 25,000 BC. The Venus of Brassempouy is estimated to be … Read more