10 BEST Makeup Removing Tips

Removing makeup is the most important part of your night time routine, i mean leaving makeup on can make your skin dry, dull, irritated and most of all it causes Acne and other problems like unevenness..

I've decided to create my top 10 tips at removing makeup...follow these and your skin will thank you!

1. Vaseline:
   You may think that I'll be recommending Vaseline, but from personal experience and research I will tell you that Vaseline is one of the worst things you can do for your skin. Vaseline clogs pores, causes styes and trap Bacteria..so keep Vaseline for Lips only!
   
   
   
    
2. Olive/Coconut/Almond/jojoba Oil:
   This is the best and cheapest way to remove makeup..All you have to do is slather on oil on your face and leave it on for a 30-seconds to a few minutes while you rub your face in circular motion (gently)..Think about it..The problem Oily people have is that their skins oil breaks down the makeup, so youre doing exactly that. Wash it off with a cleanser! (oily skin is okay to use this too)
   
   
3. Makeup/baby Wipes:
   I don't trust makeup/baby wipes alone to remove all my makeup, I feel like I don't have the peace of mind, but combined with my oil, I know my skin is good.
   
   
   
4. BlowDry:
   I know it sounds absolutely insane..but blowdrying your face after oiling (don't burn yourself) helps oil seep into your skin, and break down all the makeup and speeds up the process as well. Yup Blowdry is the BEST invention for me EVER! (Look out for a post on How I Use blowdryer for various things)
   
    
   
5. Cold Creams
   Cold Creams work like Oil does, but it takes a lot of cream to slather and remove the makeup..I think its an okay thing, but I wouldn't be comfortable with adding too many chemicals or buying tons of cream when i have oil.
   
   
   
   
6. Avoid store bought removers:
   this stuff is so irritating on my skin, and my skin is extremely strong (knock on wood)...i mean it just doesn't work for me. Besides they don't even work as well, so instead of adding extra chemicals save that money.
   
   
7. cleanser is not enough:
   if you think youre face is getting a thorough clean with just cleanser, think again..So please add a cold cream, oil or cleansing gel.
   
   
    
   
8. Detoxifying/Pore Cleansing Mask:
   I cannot tell you how much doing this once a week on a cleansed face helps my skin, it literally cleans out my pores. Just doing it once a week helps my skin clean out and look its best.
   
   
   
   
9. Witch Hazel and Retinol
   Use Witch Hazel once every few days on a cleansed face...I feel like using watch hazel has helped my skin since It started going downhill once i started wearing my MAC studio Sculpt everyday (Long shifts at work) So try to use it instead of your toner..(I use it every few days). I also use a non-prescription retinol cream to help my skin, I only use it at night (DO NOT WEAR IT DURING THE DAY WITHOUT SUNSCREEN)..
   
   
   
10. Wear less makeup:
    nothings unsexier than a Cake Face..so avoid all that and go for a tinted moisturizer and use a concealer for trouble spots. If you HAVE to wear a foundation with more coverage, try Maybelline Fit me or Nars Sheer glow, these foundations give you that polished look without the heaviness.

Hot Celebrities that need to go Brunette

Kate Upton
This blonde bombshell has claimed to fame as the voluptuous unorthodox model. Kate is very girl next door, blonde babe and shes pretty much a baywatch babe! But as a model, she needs to change it up too. A Brunette hue will give the babe a more demure look, which will take away some of her cookie cutter beach bunny appeal.

Ashley Olsen
Ashley has been a brunette before, but as a busy fashion designer and business owner, She doesn't have much time. Blonde locks need more care and help when it comes to the color department, its pretty easy for blonde to look dirty and unkept. Ashleys stunning Brunette hair not only brings focus to her sexy eyes but makes her look sexy. Go brunette Ashley!

Taylor Swift
Taylor is a huge celeb, and shes the typical country singer; Blonde hair, Blue eyes and Boy crazy! Taylor needs to jazz it up a bit, with her love life going in the blender, I think she should go for a more dramatic change! She looks great with brown hair on SNL, and it makes her look more appealing to me.

Carrie Underwood
American Idol success Carrie should really consider going brunette, she has a great look. But she kind of looks like a soccer mom trying to hard at times, if she goes brunette, not only will she look edgy but a little bit more Interesting. Shes one of the good looking girls, i dont find attractive.

Jennifer Aniston
Seriously Jenn have you ever considered changing up your hair do!! How about some color. Those silky bombshell blonde hair is great, but you're getting a little old..go darker, you'll look more age appropriate...Try a lustrous ash brown. Maybe Brad prefers Brunettes.

Hayden P

Hayden always looks sun kissed and glowing, shes super cute and blonde is great for her, but I do see her eyes always being skipped by my eyes. She has stunning peepers so why not go darker and put more focus on her golden skin and piercing eyes. 

Tara Reid

I always thought Tara was absolutely gorgeous, she has the cutest face! the first movie i saw her was in Urban Legend..I thought she was so pretty, I wanted to be just like her! *just not slutty* Tara came a long way from the beach blonde babe, she really needs to clean up her act and get it together! Start off by ditching the booze and wearing proper clothing. Then throw in some brunette dye and you'll get a whole new Tara ready to book new roles. Moneys draining girl!

Blake Lively
How hot is Serena with this gorgeous brown color! Seriously I can't get over how mysterious and sexy she looks! Blake retire the blonde, gossip girl is so last season. Cross over to the Dark Side..XOX

Taylor Momsen
Another GG babe is Taylor Momsen, shes doing it big with her Rock Star image, the girl needs to try some hair color. Everytime i see her pictures, I feel like a kid dressed up a Barbie in rocker clothes and drew on her with a sharpie... Go big or Go home TayTay

 Amanda Bynes
How hot does Amanda look with brown hair, I think blondes a great color for her, heck she looks good with red hair to, but Brown makes her eyes look sexier and her skin look more golden. Rock the brown mandy and ditch the Platinum.

How hot does Jennifer Lawrence look with long brown hair, its so shinny and sexy. It makes her features look more prominent and her gorgeous skin looks golden. Seriously Jen go brunette!




















Barbie
Barbie needs to go brunette, this woman has been making girls feel bad about their hair for a long time. She always comes in platinum blonde hair! No little girl has Platinum Blonde hair naturally! Go Brunette Barbie and Don't look Back!

Maybelline Fit me Foundation

Maybelline fit me is my HG foundation, I've been using it for a long time, and I absolutely love it. I have bought 4-5 bottles of this shampoo, and haven't dabble to any other foundation.

So I'm going to review it for you guys, so you guys can find your perfect fit!
I will also include some personal tips and tricks ;)

1. This foundation is Sheer-Medium coverage, but it's very buildable without looking cakey.
2. It has a great selection of colors, and a lot of them are yellow toned, so it's perfect for my warm ladies.
3. Its long lasting and Non oxidizing
   
   
4. It does transfer
5. It gives a flawless dewey finish
6. This is great for dry skin girlies, i suggest the oily girls go for something else.
7. SPF for that extra sun protection I love
   
8. easy to blend and use
9. No pump
10. Cheap and readily available...Dupe of Nars Sheer Glow
    
    
    
    
    Tips and Tricks
    

•  I use this with a stippling brush, to get that soft airbrush feel.
• Use a mattifying powder if you get a little bit oily
• Use a layer and then powder it, and then restipple some more if you want extra coverage.

From left: Maybelline fit me 310, L'oreal True Match W6, L'oreal Concealer Crayon W123

Pre-Poo (Dry, damaged, colored hair)

Hey guys,

I've been looking for a great way to restore tons of moisture back into my hair, as i recently dyed it from lighter brown to blue black. I could feel my hair drying up more and more thanks to the winter weather and my neglect of at home all natural hair treatments!

I decided to research a little and found that what I've been doing for years, is actually a great way to moisturize and prevent Damage. It's called Pre-Poo ! ! !

It's huge in the black people community, as their hair is very easily damaged and super dry. So the sistas did me a favor, I've already been using oils on my hair since I was a kid, and it has worked so well!


Let me share my tips and tricks on your best Pre-Poo yet.

What is Pre-Poo?
Pre-Poo is basically applying your favorite type of all natural oil ; coconut, olive, avocado, jojoba etc to your scalp and hair. You wait anywhere from 30-60 mins and then hop in the shower and go about your shampoo and conditioner routine.

Heat and Pre-Poo?
Many women use hair steamers or heat during their Pre-Poos, i personally just apply my oil and use a hair dryer periodically to let my hair really soak in the oil.

Conditioner?
You don't need to apply conditioners when you pre-Poo, but if you want the added satisfaction, go ahead and add some.

Mayo?
Go all natural and skip the conditioner..Opt for Mayo instead for a lustrous shine
 
Detangle?
use a wide tooth comb to detangle your hair




 Tips:

• Use a natural oil for better results
• skip the argaan oil bandwagon and opt for coconut oil or olive oil
• use blow dryer, because its much safer than a hair steamer and hat dryer
• Put on a plastic shower cap or bag after every blow dry
• only blow dry each section for about 3-4 seconds on high heat
• Apply conditioner after an hour of only oil
• Use a shampoo thats moisturizing as well
• Apply a few drops of olive oil after for optimal results
• Skip the blow dry and go for air dry or low heat setting...Checkout my Healthy Blow Dry Tips
• Do this Everytime you shower, and don't neglect your all natural deep conditioning hair mask
  
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Brazillian Wax and You *Everything you need to know*

Before getting my first brazillian wax, I desperately wanted to get it done, but loathed the idea of painful hair pulling. I researched everything, i wanted to know the good, the bad and the hairy. One day, I was sick of shaving my down there regions and decided I wanted to try it. I gave myself  "Half" a brazillian wax, and stopped short, because i was making myself nervous. I noticed the pain was bareble for me, and that I really could go through with it.

I researched salons and areas around me, my friend suggested I check Kijiji as well. So I finally found a lady, she gave me a great price, and she was very much certified. The company she had worked with is familiar to me, as I use to be one of their makeup models. ;)

I went in, removed everything below and was asked to lie down on the table. I let her know I was a brazillian half virgin, and she happily reminded me its a procedure thousands of women go through, and its really not that bad.
 
After years of shaving, i anticipated pain, and let me tell you there was pain. BUT It wasn't really as painful.
 I loved the results in the end soooo much, I'm hooked. I don't mind the pain. It goes within 30 seconds of the initial pull.

What to know?


Designs: you can ask for a specific look. Brazillians are usually ALL off
Prices - The cost can vary, some independent waxers  will charge much less

Double Dip- This area is really different from legs, arms and face. Avoid places that Double Dip (dip the same spatula they applied with in the wax container)
Take a Pain Killer- I didn't take one but it does help
Exfoliate- No matter WHAT part of your body you wax, you must ALWAYS exfoliate a day before. Make sure to do this Before and 2 days after waxing to prevent ingrowns.
Moisturize-  I know seems really weird, but moisturize your down there with coconut or olive oil, as it is all natural and contains no chemicals or scents. Do this before and After
Wash- before you go in for a wax, ALWAYS shower and rigorously clean the area, it makes it easier for you and them.
No Perfume: Do NOT ever spray your private bits!


Chlorine and Tanning: AVOID for atleast 48 Hours.
Clothes: go ahead and rock those baggy pants, wear breathable fabrics that arent snug, you wanna avoid friction as much as you can. 
Periods: Don't get waxed 2-3 days before your period and 2-3 days after your period. Your pain tolerance will be high. And obvious reasons don't get it done while youre on your period .
Wine: Ask for a glass of wine at a high end place, its going to calm your nerves
Time: give yourself 2-3 weeks to regrow (longer depending on your hair cycle. 
Maintenance: you can even maintain your brazillian yourself..simply by using stripless wax, you can remove regrowth every week. Be skilled though

10 Min to Glowing Skin

 Disclaimer:
These steps work really well for me, So I'm sharing MY EXPERIENCE
Try these steps at your own risk/Discreation
I only do this Once a month, maybe twice if my skins not feeling great.
Research EVERYTHING before you try
Know your skin; Allergies, sensitivity, reaction anything.
Jolen works great by it self, but others have had a reaction, so BE CAREFUL! AVOID EYES, FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. 

My steps work well for me, because I exfoliate my skin and Apply the enzyme mask and finish with a natural oil to moisturize. I do this all at night, so my skin can rest up throughout the night and wakeup looking fresh..

 


So a few months ago, I've been looking for a way to brighten up my complexion and get rid of the peach fuzz on my face, I decided to try Bleaching. After careful and long research, I read many women use this to lighten facial hair and skin.

I picked up Jolen Creame Bleach from my local walmart. ..Come night time I looked at the box and decided to try it out right then and there, I Followed every single step to the core, and applied it to my face. I have pretty good strong skin, thank you god and parents!








It tingled a bit and after 10 minute, i used a wash cloth to wipe my face clean. I washed my face with water (luke warm) , then used Freeman Kiwi and Yogurt Face Wash , to ensure the bleach has been completely removed. I washed the face wash off with hot water then splashed cold water.  I used my Olay exfoliating system for the face wash.

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Because I have pretty good strong skin, i decided to use Freeman enzyme mask, to provide my skin with nutrients. Kind of like getting a lollipop after an injection.

Wash the mask off with some lukewarm water and finish by splashing cold water after 10 minutes (I keep it for as long as I can).
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Finishing touches
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Moisturize with your favorite moisturizer, I prefer to use almond oil as my skin is pretty dry and because its pure, your skin doesnt have to deal with more chemicals..


If your skin isn't looking as glowey, just wait till tomorrow morning. Let your skin rest and watch it glow tomorrow ;)