Random tips I Facebooked

Soooo, I have gotten into the habit of putting up a tip on my Facebook page every day (almost) to share what I think are cool and helpful things to do regarding self care and beauty and stuff.

Here they are in a collective spot, all at once. 

Monday tip: Flat hair sucks. It looks tired and boring. Avoid flat hair by styling your hair upside down. Simply do what you usually would ie. blow dry and flat iron, but this time with your head turned down as you see in the picture. 

 Le picture

Tuesday tip: Who doesn't love to smell good?! Give your hair some love by spritzing your favourite fragrance on your hairbrush and then brushing your hair after styling. When ever you swish your hair around a little burst of fragrance will linger in the air. My favourite fragrance for the daytime right now is Elizabeth Arden Pretty.

 Le Pretty

Bonus: Visit Scarla May Nail & Body Bar at the Ballito Lifestyle Centre and ask for therapist Jacqui Lesley because her work is beyond amazing. Call them 032 586 1726.

Le Scarla May Nail & Body Bar 

Le Jacqui

Thursday tip: I recently discovered the magic that is a primer. Basically a primer does for your skin what lingerie does for your figure - they smooth, flatter, conceal and hold things in place, so that everything you put on top of them looks immediately better. They work to blur wrinkles, mattify, minimise the appearance of pores or even skin tone, primers do this whilst creating a velvety base for make-up and helping it to stay put for longer. These are some of my favourites. Available at TheBodyShop , Dis-Chem | Pharmacists who care, Clicks, Foschini, Edgars, etc.

And yes, I skipped a day...it's not called Lazy Girl for nothing!

Le primers I like

Friday tip: So face mists are all the rage right now. However, as much as they are wonderful for your skin, they can cost a pretty penny. I reckon, make your own. A cup of rose water and a tablespoon of aloe vera gel in a little spray bottle can work wonders for refreshing and waking skin up in summer or winter. I'm told green tea is also a great base for face mists. Brew one cup with two teabags and add:
– antioxidant fresh mint to soothe red, dry, and sensitive skin (use four muddled leaves per cup of tea)
– antioxidant pure rosewater to hydrate and soothe red, dry, and sensitive skin (use equal parts rosewater and tea)
– jojoba oil to hydrate (just a few drops and remeber to shake the bottle before each use)
– witch-hazel extract to tone oily skin (a teaspoon of witch hazel per cup of tea)

No, I did not make these up, I am not a potion mistress. I found these potions that other people thought up and I am sharing their wisdom with you.

 Le random internet picture that has the idea

Monday tip: Embrace COCONUT OIL. Yes, coconut oil! It is magic and all the rage in beauty circles all around the world these days. It can be used on your hair, on your skin and in your food and drinks. The benefits are endless. I love using it on my hair for reinvigorated, shiny, healthy looking hair. Just massage it into your scalp and hair and then wash after a few hours or sleep on it and wash the next morning. Read up on more uses here: http://bit.ly/1D5jgfc

 Le coconuts are awesome

Tuesday tip: Using olive oil on frizz-prone hair not only improves its appearance, but it also improves the elasticity and strengthens it too. Use it sparingly though, especially on fine hair, as it's very strong and can leave hair feeling greasy if used too liberally! 

 Le picture of olive oil and delicious olives, because I love olives

Wednesday tip: Blackheads be gone with Epsom Salts. Take a teaspoon of Epsom Salts. Add three drops iodine and a half cup boiling water. Once the mixture is cool enough to touch, apply to the blackheads with a cotton bud. Heat again if necessary. You will find you can gently remove the spot. Clean the area immediately with an astringent that contains alcohol.

Le Epsom Salts

Aaaaand that's all folks!

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