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Hey guys! I hope everyone is ready for weekend, I know I am! Going to go see Harry Potter, Part 2 tonight with my brother & his wife. Did any of you go see the midnight premiere? I heard it was really good, so I’m pretty stoked. Anyways, for the weekend I figured I’d give you all some quick beauty tips. 

1. Did you just paint your nails & are in a rush? No problem, fill up a bowl with water and ice. The icy cold water will dry your nails asap  plus prevent those hang nails and whatnot we get from the heat.
2. When applying your perfume, seek it out like a Vampire. Yeah, I’m talking about pulse points. Usually places that generate a lot of heat will develop your perfume, making the smell a lot more lingering. These places include: the base of your neck, behind your ears, your wrists, and behind your knees. 
3. Stay hydrated. Keep a chic reusable water canister in your purse when you go out. Protect the earth and your body.
4.  If your hair gets oily a lot, invest in a good dry shampoo to quickly spray over your roots to absorb the excess oil and keep your hair looking nice and silky.
5. If your hair is dry, then invest in a shine serum to apply all over your hair to maintain hydration and shine. 

Well, that’s all for today! I hope you all have an amazing weekend, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask in my ask box. Stay lovely xoxo

arainbowcupcake asked: when you use the avocado hair mask you posted, should you wash before using, after, or not at all?

You can wash it after, you want to keep the oils in your hair before you apply it. You shouldn’t do it before and after because washing your hair too much can dry out the natural oils. 

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Hi everyone! I’m sorry for the lack of updating, I am now settled within my new home in Virginia so now I can continue to go back to making tuts for you all. :) Now for a few hair and skin remedies that always necessary when your body needs a little pick me up.

• Oatmeal Mask

Oatmeal is excellent for your skin because it contains polysaccharides, a type of complex carbohydrate. When the polysaccharides are mixed with water, a gel like substance is formed, which when placed upon the skin, helps it from drying out even after it is washed away, leaving your skin soft, supple, & nourished. It also removes dirt in your pores because the saponins in oats help to remove all bacteria and oil and excess dirt.

Now then, for this mask all you will need is regular oatmeal plus water from your tap.

1. Take a handful of oatmeal and place it underneath the running water, making sure all the oats become wet
2. Slowly and softly, begin to scrub your face with the oats in a circular motion all over your face and neck. This will help increase blood circulation to keep your skin from appearing dull. 
3. After you feel like you have scrubbed enough, I usually do this for about 10 minutes because I like making sure I’ve gotten everywhere all cleaned out, wash your face with luke warm water and pat dry.
4. Tada! Soft glowing skin. However, this isn’t only for your face, use it on your body as well when you take a bath. 

Now since it’s very hot out, your hair tends to frizz up in the humidity. So, I’m going to teach you guys how to make a simple hair mask from a few simple things, the main ingredient being avocado. Avocado contains high levels of vitamins A, D, and E along with oils that prevent hair from becoming dry and provide hydration. 

Things you’ll need:

• Avocado 
• Olive oil
• Plain yogurt 
• Honey

1. First, take an avocado and cut it in half. Take one half and scoop out the flesh and place it in a bowl. Use a fork to mix the contents until it becomes like guacamole. 
2. Add one tablespoon of olive oil, one tablespoon of plain yogurt, and one tablespoon of honey. These items will all soften your hair so it’s completely silky after the mask is used.
3. Mix all the ingredients together til it reaches a thick yet smooth consistency. 
4. Apply this throughout your hair & leave it in for about 20-25 minutes depending on how dry your hair is.
5. After, wash out the mixture with cool water since hot water can damage your hair and dry it out.
6. Towel dry your hair and see the difference! 

So we all know  it’s summer. It’s 4th of July weekend and I’m sure all of you are ready to bust out the bathing suits and get ready for that perfect tan. So, here are a few tips so you’re all ready. 

1. Always make sure to carry sunscreen in your fabulous purses; we want to look tan, not burnt. 
2. If you’re one of those people who don’t wish to get a tan but want to look like a bronze beauty, then invest in a bronzer. One I recommend is by Rimmel London since it’s a mineral powder, and won’t harm your skin.
3. Purchase a waterproof eyeliner and mascara if you’re going to be heading to the pool or beach often for a dip. The last thing you need is to look like a raccoon after getting out of the water.
4. Wearing a sun hat plus a cute pair of sunnies can protect your eyes and your hair, plus it looks completely chic. Also, make sure to wear clothes that are made of 100% cotton because cotton is able to breathe very easily and you’ll be able to stay nice & cool in the warm weather.
5. Keep Clean&Clear oil wipes in your purse, it can quickly wipe any excess build-up of oil that is upon your face. After doing so, just pat on your powder for a fresh matte look.

I hope you all liked the two DIY tutorials and these quick summer tips. Have a wonderful 4th of July weekend!

Hey guys! I’m sorry for my lack of posting, I have been packing because this week I am moving up to Virginia. :-) As soon as I have some time, I will be sure to post more things. I hope everyone is having a terrific & relaxing sunday. xoxo.

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So, like any girl in today’s economy, I’m short on money. It’s pretty costly to have to go to Sephora & spend over 20 dollars on Urban Decay’s Primer Potion every time I run out. Primer is used on your eyelids to keep your eyshadow from creasing & to also help the colours remain very vibrant. I love wearing eyeshadows, I’m a big smokey eye person, so having primer is a must for me. So, I decided to do a lil’ research & I’ve found there is a cheaper and easier way to make your own primer with things that are in your own house! 

Things You’ll Need

• An empty small container
• A toothpick
• Body butter (I used creamy petroleum jelly lotion)
• Regular body lotion
• Liquid foundation
• Powder foundation (Optional)

1. So what you’ll need to do is take a squirt of body butter and a squirt of body lotion & mixed it together using the toothpick.
2. Next, add 2-3 pumps of your foundation & also mix that. 
3. You are pretty much done, however if you’d like your primer to have a thicker consistency, then add a bit of powder & mix it up.

Tada! Homemade primer! Just pop a little bit on your eyelids before applying eyeshadow & you’re all good plus you didn’t have to spend more than necessary. :-) Hope you all enjoyed. xoxo.

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So, I’m a big fan of masks. I like to use them once a week, just to clean out my pores & minimize them. Although, I love using my Mint & Lemon mask,  I am a huge fan of traditional made-at-home masks; two of which I shall show you all how to make.

Turmeric Mask

After you use this mask, you shall see how much clearer your face looks. It reduces redness and also evens our your skin tone. If your skin has a light yellow tint to it after using the mask, then just wash your face with a daily cleanser & it will go away.

In India, Turmeric is constantly used whether it’s in our curry or in our sandalwood, and it is because of it’s wonderful health benefits. If you were to ask any bride in India, they would agree to this because they mix turmeric with gram flour & water to make a scrub that use regularly to have spotless skin before their wedding date. 

Things you will need:

• A small bowl
• Turmeric powder
• Plain natural yogurt
• Mixing spoon

1. First, take your mixing bowl & add one tablespoon of turmeric powder then add one tablespoon of plain natural yogurt. My mother makes homemade yogurt, so that is what I use, but if you don’t have an Indian mother who can do that, then you can go to the store & buy a small container of natural yogurt.
2. Mix it all together til’ the mixture reaches a creamy consistency then apply it all over your face for about 10 minutes or until it’s dry.
3. Wash it all off with lukewarm water then do an extra splash of cold water on your face to lock in everything. Pat dry, don’t rub. 
4. Store the rest of the mixture within the fridge so it can stay cool & ready to use whenever you want.

Chocolate Mask

I know what you’re thinking, what? Chocolate? How does that help? Well, not only is dark chocolate incredibly good for your heart, it also it great for your skin since it’s extremely rich in antioxidants. This mask will tighten your pores and also keep your face looking fresh and glowing. 

Things you will need:

• A small bowl
• Cocoa powder
• Organic honey
• Natural yogurt
• Mixing spoon

1. So first, take one tablespoon of cocoa powder and place it into your small bowl. Then, take a table spoon of organic honey & add that to the bowl along with one table spoon of plain yogurt. Mix this all together and it will reach a creamy consistency. 
2. Apply this to your face or even other areas of your body that need a lil’ bit of love. 
3. Leave it on for about 25 minutes then pat your face dry. Never rub. This will tear your skin & cause irritation plus redness which it what we are trying to avoid. 
4. Store the rest within the fridge for whenever you want to use it again. 

& Voila ! Clear nice skin with two really simple DIY masks. I love the fact that both of these masks use yogurt since it hydrates your skin and also treats blemishes. Don’t be afraid to try either of these, they’re both wonderful for your skin and also don’t forget to moisturize after. I hope you guys liked both these tutorials. xoxo. 

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