The Truth About Cutting Your Hair...

Long hair, don’t care...Have a serious fear of cutting your hair because you’re worried it won’t grow back? The notion of hair trimming/ cutting is so misconstrued with many of us thinking and believing that the only way to long healthy hair is by avoiding the scissors. Well darlings, I hate to inform you but you’re all so very wrong. Though I am not encouraging all of you to run out and chop off your locks, but what I will tell you is that a little hair trim every 12 weeks (3 months) where you snip off ¼ of an inch, ½ an inch or maybe an inch itself is by far the best treatment and growth remedy you can give your hair. Split ends, dry locks and stagnant hair growth periods can be such a nightmare where you find that your hair fails to cooperate in any way, shape or form. Infusing your locks with hair treatments can and will only do so much in terms of revitalization and getting your hair back to healthy standards. In addition, split ends that are ignored and left to “hang around” will only have a feast with your hair and ruin your strands altogether. Picture your hair strand like a twizzler stick. Loose twizzler ends ride all the way up and eventually separate into multiple strands; the same can be said of your hair. When your ends are split the only direction they go is up; up the hair shaft all the way to the root damaging, breaking and splitting everything in its path. Now take a wild guess as to the quickest and best way to remove those spilt ends? Yup, you guessed right; cutting those little bad boys off and giving your hair some breathing room. Though I’m sure that we have all had our share of bad haircuts, trimming barely a ¼ of an inch every 13 weeks will do more good than harm…It will give your hair a chance to breathe and revitalize while enjoying to be yours…Want your to hair to grow? Then feed it right…Food for your hair…More like food for thought…

(Please note that photo is not my own and is courtesy of bellasugar.com.au)

Best Skin Care Regimens For Men

Ladies, move over and make some room as today’s post is all about the species we love to hate; that’s right, it’s all about the MEN today! Why must everrrrythinnngggg be about us greedy and spoiled gals, when our men deserve a little attention too! That doesn't mean that you ladies shouldn't read this as you should..just pass the info along to that man in your life...With that said, I’ll jump right into it. Guys, now I’m not going to bore you with some fluffy skin care tips and tricks but what I will do is give it to you straight! Here’s the thing, we all know that you men love to spoil, splurge and take care of yourselves as much as we do but for some reason, you all seem to neglect or forget a very important element in your “looking good to impress chicks” mission; your sexy masculine faces! Yes I said it! Though a healthy, strong and manly physique is important in attracting gorgeous women by your side, nothing screams “I am man hear me roar” more than an acne free, clean shaven, no razor burn, soft face.


Now I get that men as a whole spend less time in front of the mirror and more time outdoors either at work, the gym, or engaging in some grueling sport/ activity, but it is a must that you take care of your skin. A simple daily skin care regimen that consists of 3 items is it all it takes to keep your skin looking healthy. These 3 items are a cleanser, exfoliater and a moisturizer. Men please do not opt for a regular bar of soap when washing your face. Cleansing your skin and removing dirt and oil found in your pores is super important as men generally have larger pores than women do. Opt for a mild gel cleanser, lather for 3 minutes, and rinse with cool water and your all set. When you feel a breakout forming, simply exfoliate your skin to remove dead cells caused by sweat and everyday activities. Lastly always remember to moisturize! You want to keep your skin hydrated and soft to the touch.

As a man, shaving is a must. I’m pretty sure you all know how to shave so I won’t get into that. What I will tell you is that using a decent shaving crème that is not of foam consistency will make a huge difference if you’re the guy with sensitive skin that suffers from razor bumps. Instead of opting for the cheap drug store foam shaving crème, have your girlfriend pick you up some of that expensive stuff they sell at Sephora next time she makes a trip for herself. And if you’re single, you know you can always count on mom! Go for shaving crème’s with healing properties in them that will soothe the skin while shaving as each time you pass that razor across your face, the blades remove the top layer of your skin along with your facial hairs. If you use an electric razor, apply a pre-shave lotion to moisten your whiskers and help the shaver glide across your skin. Lastly always remember to rinse with COLD water as it helps to tighten the skin and close the pores. Rinsing with warm water will create ingrown hairs and make your razor bumps appear more visible. Lastly, if you don’t mind smelling like peanuts for a few days, peanut butter is an excellent opt to shaving crème as all its natural elements make it perfect for smooth shave.




Now before I end this off, I figured I would recommend some products to you in order to help make this skin care regimen project a bit easier. I know from experience, that you men work better when research is done for you where you are simply told what to purchase, so here it is…If you suffer from acne; mild or severe “Murad skin care system” is definitely the way to go. I would recommend Pro-activ but I find that once you stop using the product, breakouts reappear and are fairly worse. For a great after shave lotion, my boyfriend loves and lives by “Chanel Bleu” as it smells amazing, leaves the skin soft and seems to prevent razor burn since he never has any! If you’re looking for an everyday men’s skin care line “Khiel’s for men” is the way to go. And lastly, if you want a nice shave crème/ kit try “The Art of Shaving.” All of the above items can be found at Macy’s, Sephora, or Bloomingdales and are priced lower than your next pair of nikes! How’s that for taking care of our men ladies!


(Please note that photos are not my own and are courtesy of Spehora.com, Bloomingdales.com and NYTimes.com)

Kim Kardashian Cheek Bones

"A little shimmer, a little there and lots and lots of SPARKLE!"

    Ooooo La La, our favorite season is just around the corner. Though it may be playing peek a boo making its presence known and than dashing away in a glimpse, Summer is well on its way darlings. Short skirts, tanned legs, wavy hair and bronzey cheek bones! We all know that "bronzer" is a must in order to achieve and maintain that sexy beach look, so why not try this great tip that'll even make Kim K. jealous!!

   
   For that chiseled cheek bone look, you'll need 2 products; a highlighter and bronzer. I prefer to use both in a pressed powder form as it makes the application process much easier. Opt for a "multi color" plaette for each as combining different shades will even out skin tone and create a perfect bronze hue. Make a fish face and apply the bronzer in the hollows of your cheeks (this is the area right below your cheek bone). Now smile and brush the highlighter from the apples of cheeks to your temples bam there you have it! The contrasting tones will even replace the need of blush and help to define and shape your cheekbones.


Love the face your in and shine those looks your way with gorgeous bronzey cheeks!
Product ranges about $38 to $40 in price.






(Please note that photo is not my own and is from qvc.com)