I am crazy about bath and beauty product DIYs. I mean, I love the non-DIY ones (with natural ingredients) too. Just breathing deeply in the vicinity of my local Lush shop brings me back to when I was 16 and sitting on their powdery floor in a group interview for a job I was sure would change my life. I didn't ...
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Easy, Budget-Friendly Hair Care Tips for Healthy, Happy Hair
Today I want to talk about budget-friendly hair care. If you had told me a year ago that I would be writing a post about hair care, budget-friendly or otherwise, I probably would have chuckled good-naturedly and patted you on the head like a little pet that I'm fond of. I had no hair care routine to speak of, and no ...
Cruelty Free Makeup Brands You’ll Love Loving!
It’s pretty crazy to think that testing makeup on animals is still a thing, even though pretty much everyone agrees that animal cruelty is a total no-go. There are so many popular makeup brands — which test on animals — that we still buy from. By doing so, we fund that brand and inadvertently fund their inhumane ...
Preventing Split Ends – 6 Genius Tricks To Try
Split ends are the bane of any long-haired lady's existence. You can pamper your hair with the most high-end products and still be plagued with the little nasties. My husband, Chris, will tell you that one of my most common complaints when we're out in the sun (AKA the most unflattering light for hair flaws) goes along ...
At-Home Teeth Whitening… Does It Really Work? (Giveaway closed)
Disclosure: I received this product complimentary from Smile Brilliant in exchange for a review. The content below is my honest feedback, and the opinions expressed are entirely my own. I was not under instructions or obligations from Smile Brilliant to leave a positive review. This blog post has affiliate links ...
For the Love of All-Natural Locks: Why I Quit Hair Colouring
I made a weird bet with a friend a few years ago. I declared that I was going to stop colouring my (at the time, box-ginger) hair, and she bet me $20 that I wouldn't handle it well - either I would begin to start colouring it again at the first sign of re-growth, or that I would chop it all off to avoid facing years ...
How Bad Do Septum Piercings Hurt? – Septum Piercing Tips and FAQ
It all started around a year ago when I bought a fake septum piercing online for a costume party. I popped it in and thought, this looks alright, and then left it to gather dust with the rest of my unused jewelry. I went through phases where it was all I could think about—I’d constantly look up septum piercing ...