Hairstyles: How To Curl Your Twists Or Braids

CURLS CURLS CURLS

One of my favorite protective styles is twists.  Sometimes I get kind of bored with them being straight so I change it up a bit by adding some curls!  Read below to see how easy it is!

What you'll need:  

-10 to 20 flexi-rod style rollers (I used a small rolller, the larger ones will give bigger curls)

-tea pot or saucepan

-tall thermal cup with handle

-2 towels(one for the floor and one for towel dry hair)

How To:                                                                                                                                                      
Using flexi-rod styled rollers, take 4 to 5 twists or braids and roll them spirally.  I find it easier to start rolling from the ends.  Next, boil some water.  Once the water reaches boiling point, put it into your thermal cup.  Next, dip 2 or 3 sections of your rolled hair into the cup for 5 to 10 seconds. Now, using a towel, take your hair out of the hot water and  press any excess water with a towel.  Keep another towel on the floor underneath you in case water drips on the floor. 

The water has to be really hot in order for this to work, so after dipping  a few rollers, you'll want to reboil the water and repeat this process until you are done.  Keep the rollers in until they are completely cool or dry even.  Once you take them out, you will have a head full of fun curls!  If you get tired of your curls just dip your twists/braids into boiling water without rollers and your hair will revert to straight!  MAGIC!!!!  Enjoy!

Note:  This will only work with synthetic twists/braids.

all those curls

messy side bun

Makeup Tips: Getting The Most Out Of Your Makeup

 Don't throw it out!  When you get to the bottom of your favorite lipstick tube, don't you dare throw it out!  There is still a ton of lipstick in that thing!

I don't know about you, but if I spend $20 on a tube of lipstick, I want to use the ENTIRE tube of lipstick!  What you do is buy a small spatula and some stackable makeup jars.  I can't remember where I purchased my spatula from, but you can definitely Google "makeup spatula", however, I did get some very inexpensive makeup jars from MAC.

When you get to the end of the the tube, just use the spatula to scoop out the remaining product, pop it into one of the makeup jars and there you go!  You can apply the lipstick with a brush, your fingers, or even use it as a blush and pop a little on the cheeks if the color is appropriate.  This process works well for broken lipstick too!

Makeup Looks: Fun With Colore Eye Pencils

Hello ladies!!!  It's been so long since I've posted.  I hope everyone is well!  I've missed you all!  I want to apologize for not updating my blog.  You know how life sometimes just happens and you're just not able to do the things that you love to do because you are swimming in things that you  "have" to do!  YUCK!  Anyhow, I'm back and I intend of getting back into my regular postings! 

Now, with that being said, I wanted to address a question I received from co-worker.  She wanted to know what she could do to change up her everyday look of black eyeliner.  She's a simple girl and doesn't like to spend a lot of time in the mornings on makeup.  I told her to get some Wet N Wild colored eye pencils and have fun!  All you have to do is line your eyes (top and bottom) with the colored pencil and then line over that with a black liquid or creme liner to give the color a little more definition.  On the top pic  I went for a darker brow and used the blue pencil and the bottom pic, I used a lighter brow with the green pencil.

Since the eye pencils are only $.99, you can buy every color and experiment with them and have fun!

Zoya Nail Polish and Nail Treatments

ZOYA

If you are not familiar with ZOYA nail polish, then you are missing out!  I am a new convert to this brand. First off, it boasts, toxin free, long lasting nail colors. There are so many fab colors to choose from!  Now, the color doesn't seem to last any longer than any other brand that I've tried, but I still love it to pieces.  To be fair I rarely use a topcoat like I should, so that could be the reason that it doesn't last much longer. The prices are comparable to any other name brand polish, however, they also have really awesome sales.  I just recently purchased 3 bottles for free (except for shipping) and before that, there was a BOGO sale.  

If you're looking for a new brand of nail polish or nail treatments, I would definitely recommend giving ZOYA a try.   

The Perfect Red Lipstick: The Search Continues

Lady In Red
I am always in search of the perfect red and just when I think I've found it, I find another one!  I'm always searching for the perfect balance of red and orange.  If you're a fan of a bright red lipstick, you really wanna give this one a try.  It's part of MAC's Kissable Lipcolour collection. This color is called "Strut Your Stuff".  I wouldn't wear it everyday, but I will definitely rock it for a night time look!

Fashion Fun: Shoe Style On The Radar

Prada Does It Again!

These are hot!

I am loving these!

This is a closeup of the shoe up top!  SEXAY!

Hairstyles: Easy No Fuss Hairstyles To Change Up Your Look

Because my hair is still in braids, I have been looking for different hairstyles I can put it in to change up my look. These are a few simple hairstyles that I really enjoy.  They don't take too much time and are really easy and cute! Eva (above) is always so cute to me.  This Grecian styled hairstyle is really pretty.

(curly and free)

(pin curls)

(messy fishtail braid)

(another Grecian inspired look)