I love getting product recommendations from people. It's how I find some of the best products. With that said, I get asked all the time about what products I use.
So I thought I'd share with you a few of my favorites!
I will do another favorites post on makeup coming soon.
*affiliate links are included in this post. I use Amazon a lot, because, Prime.
Let's start with hair products.
↓BRIGHTENING SHAMPOO↓
My favorite shampoo for keeping my blonde, well, BLONDE, and not brassy, is Blonde Ale from Dry Bar. I wash my hair about once a week with this purple shampoo. For all you brunettes tryna be blonde... this stuff is AMAZING!
↓LEAVE IN CONDITIONER↓
I have been using this leave in conditioner for YEARS. I spray it on my hair after I get out of the shower and my brush just slides though. No tangles.
↓DRY SHAMPOO↓
I have tried ALL THE DRY SHAMPOOS. All of them. This one, is my fave. It smells amazing and I use it pretty much every day. Since, yannow, I don't wash my hair but about once every 4-5 days.
PRO TIP: if you are one of the people that thinks that dry shampoo isn't for you, or you've tried it and it hasn't worked.. you are most likely trying to use it too late, i.e., after your hair is already oily and dirty. Use it as a preventative measure- I even use dry shampoo on my clean hair for added texture.
My 2nd favorite dry shampoo is Amika. It also smells awesome and is cruelty free.
↓HAIR SPRAY↓
I have been using this hairspray for years. It is my favorite for great hold, but not stiffness!
↓HAIR MASK↓
This is how I use it as a hair mask.. The night before washing my hair the next day, I will soak the ends of my hair in coconut oil, like lather it up from about mid shaft to the ends. Then I braid it and sleep in it. Make sure you put a towel on your pillow because oil will get on your pillowcases.
Then I wake up the next morning and wash it out in the shower with shampoo (Blonde Ale) and conditioner.
My hair is SOOOOO soft and doesn't feel dry at all.
If your hair is brittle, dry, or color treated A) don't wash it every day and B) try this!
As far as my hair color goes, here is where I will plug my amazing hairstylist.
Viviana Dean at Peachy Keen Studio in Dallas does my color and she is AMAZING!
Go see her and tell her I sent you!
Moving on to skincare.
I am BIG on taking care of my skin. I used to not be like that, but I've been focusing on correcting sun damage for the past 2 years and have really upped my skincare game.
I will do a full post on my mini fraxel laser treatments I've done on my face, which has helped my skin TREMENDOUSLY. Laura Harris at Regional Skin and Laser did my treatments and I highly recommend them.
Until then, let's talk about the products I use to maintain my skin routine.
I get most of my products from Laura at Regional Skin and Laser.
ZO Medical Foamacleanse
This is the facial cleanser I use every night before bed.
EraClea Pure Hydration Serum/Zinc
I put this serum on after I wash my face at night.
ZO Medical BrightAlive
This is the "moisturizer" I use after I apply my serum. It helps break up hyperpigmentation and brightens my skin.
Rodan + Fields Microdermabrasion Paste
I use the microdermabrasion paste about 3 times a week in the morning when I wake up. It makes my skin super smooth and helps get rid of blackheads.
Rodan + Fields Lash Boost
I have been using Lash Boost for 4 months now. I took off my lash extensions because I was having allergic reactions every time I got them filled.
When I took off my extensions, my real lashes were short and stubby. So I started using Lash Boost and I am SOLD.
It has grown my lashes and made them full again.
I also get a lash tint and lash lift from my girl, Anya.
No more extensions for me!
Below is a before and during or my results with Lash Boost. I have no mascara on in either picture!
The bottom is after a lash lift and tint. The top is after taking off my lash extensions.
Pictures are 3 1/2 months apart.
Last but not least is the product that I have started implementing EVERY DAY, RAIN OR SHINE!
SUNSCREEN!
If I could tell you one thing it would be to PROTECT YOUR SKIN!
I have had to do a lot of damage control to correct my mistakes of not using sunscreen over the years.
My favorite facial sunscreen is Elta MD SPF 40.
It doesn't smell bad and goes on great and not greasy. I simply put it on after washing my face and before putting on any makeup.
Hope this gave you some great product tips or new things to try out!
Makeup post will be up soon. :)
xo
