There comes a moment in every person’s life when they look at their bathroom shelves—crowded with half-used moisturizers, abandoned serums, and a dry shampoo that may or may not predate the pandemic—and think: What if I just bought more stuff? This is the story of that moment. And reader, I did not disappoint myself. I went on a beauty spree so excessive that it’s safe to say I’m now prepared for any scenario involving immaculate hair, flawless skin, and lips so hydrated they could host a pool party. Was it responsible? No. Was it fun? Oh, absolutely. So, grab a cup
Tag: hair
Hair Cut!
I’ve gotten my hair cut and now I feel like I should only patronize posh coffee shops that charge $10 for one hot chocolate. I also need a business suit and a sense of superiority, which I’m lacking in both BUT, I’m still going to pull off this hairstyle because I adore it. My hairdresser was totally one of those mad genius artistic types. I sat down in her chair and she immediately says, “So what were you thinking LOB LOB LOB LOB.” At which point I said, “I guess I’m getting a lob?” And lets be honest, it was
Five Favorite Things – September 2019
Slip Silk Pillowcase – I can’t get over how great this is. Helps your skin and hair just by falling asleep on it?! Yes, please! This is definitely pricier than other silk pillowcases on the market, but I promise you I can feel the difference in quality. This is far ahead of its other competitors. GHD Platinum Hair Straightener – I wrote about this as being one of those ridiculously priced beauty gadgets that I spent money on but… I really like it. It makes my hair look almost healthy. AND, it straightens better and faster than any other flatiron
Trash Talk, aka “Empties” #1
I know that this has been rehashed and talked about ad nauseam by many beauty bloggers and YouTubers, but the idea of keeping my garbage around so I can discuss it all with you sounds so millennial that I CAN’T EVEN. I hope archaeologists dig into the wires of the internet a thousand years from now and the twenty first century becomes a discussion of how our generation glorified trashed skincare bottles and empty makeup palettes. Can you imagine? It would be the best college class EVER. Okay, on with it then! Paula’s Choice Smooth Finish Conditioner – I loved
My Summer Hair Saviors
I like to travel. Sometimes those travels lead me to places with a hot sun, salty ocean waters, or enough heat to cause sweat to cake in my hair. The end of the story is that I tend to get pretty dry hair and that is not cute. It really isn’t. Here is what I like to use to get my hair feeling healthy again. Nobody likes to run their fingers through what feels like straw, amiright?! Olaplex Hair Perfector No. 3 – I haven’t read the ingredients list on this but I’m pretty sure it’s made of magic. It’s