Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Waste Not, Want Not!

Hey guys, for some reason the internet in my building has been down for a while which made it impossible to post new stuff! So, I thought I would redeem myself by saving you girls some money!
We all  know how expensive hair extensions are, many ranging from $100 to $300! Instead of wasting all that money I've decided to show you how easy it is to make your own clip-ins.

First:
You will be needing these products...
Hair: hair can be found at any beauty supply, even Sally's 
the price usually fluctuates by quality
Wig Clips: found at any beauty supply or wig store ($5-$12)


Thick Thread or Weave Thread: you can find this thread at any beauty supply it may be black or white ($5)
If the extensions are blonde be sure to buy white thread
(for this tutorial I'll be using yellow because I ran out of black)
Thick Straight or Curved Needle: make sure the needle hole is large enough to fit the thick thread


Second:
Measure the length of hair to the area of your head it will be covering and then cut
Be sure that the hair is two rows thick - meaning: fold the weft (thick portion where the hair is secure) over


Open the clip and place the flat end on the hair
Take the folded weft and place the clip with the open portion towards you on top 


Continue to go through each tooth in the clip to make sure it is secure


Secure the clip by threading through the last hole and then knot the threat multiple times


Do this to each clip
The longer pieces of hair need 3-4 clips and the shorter pieces will need at least 2 clips

Lastly:
After you're done clip them in and style how you wish!


Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Cold Weather Problems!

This weather has been extremely horrible for my entire face, but especially my lips. Below is my dead skin removal routine which takes literally two seconds! I also decided to throw together some swatches for you ladies out there. Most of the colors I listed below are nudes and pink tones simply because I don't think my skin tone goes well with anything else. They are all in my circle of favorites and for the frugal shoppers they were all under $15.00.


I always start off by scrubbing the dead skin off of my lips because mattes always dry them out
Afterwards I apply rose salve to moisturize my lips
You can use any chap stick or balm...I heard baby lips is one of the best, so I'll try that soon and let you all know
(F.Y.I. I'm not sure why, but I don't drink anything unless I'm dying of thirst..I know it's horrible)
I suggest scrubbing your lips the night before allowing the balm to sit overnight or just scrub while brushing your teeth for the day!


PLEASE don't mind my weird lip poses lol
First column: MAC Snob, Ka'oir Nudity, NYX Orange Soda
Second Column: NYX Strawberry Milk, NYX Pink Lyric, Wet & Wild C910D



Tuesday, January 22, 2013

The Big First Post...well, not so much



Hey guys! Welcome to my blog :)! I've decided to compile all of my thoughts about fashion, make-up, hair, health, along with plenty of other fun things on this site. I don't want anyone to feel left out so I'll also be including a few posts directed towards men's fashion and health. Stay tuned for updates!