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A couple of years ago, there was a “no-poo” revolution sweeping the hair washing world. I wrote about it a little here, after trying Oribe’s Cleansing Crème, but I’ve always been a little skeptical. There’s something about a really good lather and foam in the shower that leaves my hair feeling undeniably squeaky clean. Truth be told, I haven’t really used the Oribe Cleansing Crème
Every season is dry shampoo season to me, but there’s something about textured, lived in summer-hair that’s exceptionally perfect. It’s that beachy, I’m-not-trying-too-hard look – undone and relaxed. Summertime is the perfect time to let your wash routine lapse for that extra day…or two. I’m no stranger to EVERY SINGLE notable dry shampoo on the market. I’ve written about some of my favorites here, but
If you spend any time on Facebook – like, even a few minutes here and there – you’ve come across Rodan + Fields. It seems that they’ve recruited at least one person from every single social circle across the US (!!), so inevitably posts about their products have creeped into your newsfeed and likely left you intrigued. I have to tell you — the before
Two sleeps and counting to Mother’s Day! Yes yes yes! I’m like a kid in a candy store when it comes to Mother’s Day, my favorite of all days. Whether you’ve got someone who’s treating you to a prezzie or you’re planning on buying yourself a lil somethin’, worry not – you still have time. I’ve scoured the web for some overnight shipping gems that are perfect
Don’t leave home without it: Shu Uemura’s Essence Absolue Oil-in-Cream. A fan favorites that is always selling out around town and on the interwebs, is quite literally a miracle worker. Within this small tube, a mighty multi-tasker exists that works magic on every hair type. It’s a leave-in conditioner, a defrizzer, a softener, protectant, and shine enhancer. Usually, when one product claims to do it all, it falls
Ask: <Phone rings on drive to work, approx 745am> “Babe, I used your Malin+Goetz Lip Moisturizer this morning and just looked in my rearview and I’m all sparkly. It looks like I’m wearing lip gloss.” Answer: “You probably used too much, but there are tons of balms that don’t have shine, that are great for boys…” (Naturally, I start listing them off…I was interrupted and told that
I’m a huge fan of al the “Best of” recaps that are published throughout December. I scour the lists feeling awesome that I, too, discovered some of the products, while at the same time making lists of stuff to try. Everyone does this, right?! Refinery29‘s list was especially great this year — you can read it here. In one (now unknown) list, Shu Uemura’s Color
