A Happy New Year!!

Goodbye 2013, Hello 2014!!!

I can't believe that this year is over!! So much has happened and while not all was good, it was for the best!

I have some big plans for the new year!!! I am gonna try to update my blog and youtube at least once a week! And I am also back to being the Colorado State Ambassador for Sick Puppies, so I got a big year with them too!!!

I hope you guys have a wonder new year and be super safe!!!

Till Next Time and A Happy New Year!!!

Domo

New Favorite Dry Shampoo!

So, having crazy coloured hair comes at a price. Taking bigger gaps between washes. Now, not washing your hair every day is good for it. But, not washing it for 3-4 days can cause your hair to become very very oily. No one wants that! So that is where dry shampoo comes in!

Dry shampoo is power based so when you place it on your scalp, it will soak up all the oils that might be sitting on your scalp and in your hair. Theres is so many different brands of dry shampoo (almost every hair care line has a dry shampoo with in the line). They even have coloured dry shampoo! I believe Bumble and Bumble makes some.

So as you can imagine, I have gone through a lot of different kinds of dry shampoos. Everything from the "drug store" brands to the high end salon brands. I figured it was time to try something different.

I went into the Lush store to restock on my face masks when I saw their dry shampoo: No Drought. I knew I had to try it! And I am so glad that I did!

It leaves your hair smelling and feeling as fresh as when you first washed it! It soaked up the oil in the matter of seconds and didn't leave my hair looking like I had dandruff. And the price wasn't too bad! The big bottle with is 4.6oz is $13. I know that doesn't seem like a lot of product, but you are using dry shampoo in between your washes. So it should last you a while.

Anyways, I would highly recommend this dry shampoo! It smells great. It feels great and the price isn't bad! Lush No Drought Dry Shampoo

Till Next Time

Domo

Naked3 Palette

So this weekend I went to the mall with my friend Hannah and we stopped in the Sephora there. I knew that the Naked3 palette came out at the end of November/Start of December so I stopped over to see it for myself. I have never owned any of the Naked palettes, I do own the naked basic one, but none of the 12 shadow palette.

So they had one there and I was looking, debating if I should get one of the other two before I got the 3rd one. And my friend made a valid point that I already own a lot of other shades and perhaps I should get out of my comfort zone (I don't really wear pinks). Well since there was one there and I knew it was basically sold out everywhere else, I bought it. I have never been happier!

The palette has such pretty shades of pinks and the black with the red flakes it in was so beautiful! I know I will have to go get the other ones. But I was happy that I got the Naked3 cause it is so out of my comfort zone but I am almost 23 and I know that sooner or later I will have to widen my range!

So while some might think I should have gotten the first one or the second, I was happy that I got this one because they are such pretty colours and I know I will put them to good use as a start to wide my range of make up colours! You can't wear dark make up forever, right?

Till Next Time

Domo

10 Beauty Tricks and Tips!

As I sit here, drinking some tea (cause I am super sick!) and doing my radio requests for SP, an idea popped into my head! My beauty tricks and tips that I have learned over the years, either by accident or someone told me about.

The great thing about beauty is that you some times don't need to spend loads of money for the right face mask or scrub when you have most of the items they either claim to use or actually use right in your kitchen! Or there are somethings you never thought of before!

So there is just 10 that came to mind:

1. When washing your face, start with the hottest water you can stand. Hot water and steam will open up your pores and allow the face wash to get deeper down into your pore. Then once you have completely washed everything off, splash some cold water onto your face. Cold water will close the pores back up. You are kinda getting a mini facial every time you wash your face! (my mum taught me this one!)

2. If you have loads of blackhead (like I do on my nose) you can use a bobby pin to help clear out the pore. I know this sounds really gross. But if you use the curved part of it, it will scrap the black out of the pore!

3. If you have run out of your dry shampoo and don't have any time to go to the store and get some more, do not panic! Baby power works just the same! The power will soak up the oils in your hair and leave it looking fresh! Just shake some on the roots and comb it down through your hair, then shake your head and you are good to go!

4. If you are like me and hate waiting for your nails to dry, then this trick is for you! After you have painted your nails, let them sit for just a few minutes then fill a bowl or the sink up with cold cold water, then place your hands in the water for about 30 seconds to a minute then take out, your nails will be dried!

5. Make-up brushes can be pricey and if you are just starting out, can be a little intimidating, but, art brushes work just the same! Just find an art brush the has the same shape as the make up brush and use that till you can afford nice brushes, or just keep using the art ones! Here is a link to a great video on the comparison of MAC make up brushes to Loew Cornell art brushes: EnKoreMakeup: MAC Brushes vs Painting Brushes

6. A great mask for black heads is an equal parts of kosher salt and baking soda mixed with a gel based face wash. Place it on your face for about 10 minutes then remove with warm water!

7. Baby wipes make a great alternative to make up remover towelettes. They are also gentle enough on sensitive skin.

8. Cream concealer can be used as an eyeshadow primer!

9. When dying your hair, use equal parts vinegar and water when rinsing out the colour. It will help lock in the colour. Just like with Easter eggs!


10. Olive oil will work wonders on your split ends!

There is many more! And I will post them...later lol!

I hope this was super helpful!

Till Next Time!

Domo

A Little Update

So this past Friday, my boyfriend, my little brother and I went to see the Aussie band Sick Puppies! I love these guys so very much and have worked for them for a few years now as their Colorado State Ambassador. And they put on an amazing show and are amazing peeps. www.sickpuppies.com

 After the show and hanging out with them, I couldn't help but notice that Emma, their bassist, has amazing skin! Even after being under the lights and on the road so much. So I asked her and she told me that she makes sure she washes her face before going to bed, no matter what time it is when she calls it a night. Keeping it moisturized and not sleeping in make up.

You put your skin through a lot of stress being under heavy lights, like concerts, theatre or film. The best way to keep it as clear as possible is making sure you have a good make up remover and good skin care routine! Baby wipes are also good for keeping your face clean and clear.

I just wanted to give you something till there is a new video up on YouTube up! Which will be sometime this week!

Till Next Time!

Domo

Lets Dye Our Hair Crazy!

So, I have been dying my own hair for about 5 years now. But I have been getting professional done since I was 7! My grandmother has been a licensed beautician since the 70's and has taught me everything I know about hair and hair care.

So I have tried to get cool crazy colours for years now, but it does come with a price. To achieve extremely bright coloured hair, you MUST lift your hair colour to the lightest blonde you can get it. Ideally a white blonde. Because of this, you will be causing a lot of damage to your hair. In reality, no matter how much you lift your hair colour, you will be doing some type of damage.

In order to lift your hair to blonde from a brown or even black, you must bleach it. Peroxide is what actually causes the hair to lighten, developer is what determines how much your hair lightens. You need both in order for the bleaching to actually happen! Here is the break down:

• 10vol: lifts 1 shade
• 20vol: lifts 1-2 shades
• 30vol: lifts 2-3 shades
• 40vol: lifts 3-4 shades

You can get 50vol for max lifting, however if you are not a professtional I would highly recommend you stay away from it. When I went from dyed black hair to bleach blonde they had to use 50vol on my hair and it turned into straw, very damaging to the hair.

If you do bleach your hair, you must bring conditioner back into your hair. Deep conditioning your hair at least once a week will help keep your hair looking healthy. Some of my favorite masks and treatments are:

• Tigi Pro Radiant Colour Treatment Mask

• Redken Real Control Intense Renewal Mask

• Redken Extreme Anti-Snap Leave-In Treatment (you can use every day!)

• Agadir Argan Oil (you can use every day!)

Of course when you dye your hair, you must use a colour safe shampoo and conditioner. You also need to make sure they are sulfate free (most are anyways)! Sulfates are very very bad for coloured hair (well any hair really!) but they can strip the colour faster from your hair. My current favorite colour safe shampoo and conditioner is Tigi Pro Radiant Colour. Their S Factor is also amazing! I also really like Sei Bella Ultra Moisture Shampoo, but it is not available in stores. If you are interested in finding out about it, click here (http://livetotalwellness.com/danitaz). 

If you colour your hair crazy colours, you will be using a semi or demi permanent colour, which means it will wash out a little every time you wash your hair. A good way to lengthen the time between touch ups is getting a coloured conditioner in whatever colour you have dyed your hair. I am using ClayPac colour enhancing for red. You can always mix in your left over dye into your conditioner.

When washing your hair, use the coolest water you can stand. Hot water will strip the colour from your hair faster. Cold water is also good for the cuticles in your hair. So really everyone should be washing their hair in cold water! Also, only wash your hair every 3-4 days, I know, sounds gross, but the oils that your hair naturally produces are good for your hair and if you wash it every day, it will dry your hair out faster and cause damage.

 My current colour->


*Pictures are some of the hair colours I have been over the years*

I hope this has been helpful with some hair colouring questions!!!

Till next time!

-Domo

Permanent Cosmetics- What You Need to Know!

Are you thinking of getting your eyeliner permanently put on? Or filling out your thinning eyebrows? Well! There are a few things that you should take into consideration before you take this BIG step!

I am by no means a professional and have no licenses in tattooing or permanent cosmetics. I do, however, have my eyeliner tattooed. And my mum has her eyebrows, eyeliner, lipliner and blush all tattooed. As well as my sister and my grandmother! Yes my grandmother got this done just a few years ago! You go grandma!

A little background: permanent cosmetics started around the early 20th century [early 20th century is 1900]. However not many knew about it or had it done. It wasn't till the early 1999's that it really started to take off. It mainly started out as a way to help the healing process to women who had breast cancer and surgery to make their breasts look more natural again. Over the years, more and more people started getting make up tattooed, and as become quite a fad. My mother got her eyeliner tattooed on for the first time in 1995!

When it comes to getting any type of ink permanently placed on your body, you need to do your research. Find someone who you can trust and someone who has up-to-date licenses and credentials. I know it seems like a lot of work! But! It is better to know who is putting a needle next to your eye! Don't be afraid to ask your technician about credentials. Also! Permanent Cosmetics is done by a permanent cosmetics technician, not a tattoo artist! They use different kinds of inks and it is a very different process than going to a tattoo shop. And to be honest, you'd rather have a licensed cosmetics technician  do it than someone who knows nothing about make up.

Pricing varies from person to person. It generally ranges anywhere from $200 to $2000. Just depending on how much you are getting done. My eyeliner was around $400.

So this is based on my personal experience:

I had a four hour appointment with my technician. A majority of the appointment was going over health and possible side effects that could happen. Just like with tattoos, you can have infections and since not everyone's skin is the same, some skin doesn't hold ink like others.

You can pick any type of eyeliner you want, though most artists will recommend the thickness and colour. I wanted very basic eyeliner and black. Another thing you should keep in mind is that some other problems people have had with the eyeliner being uneven and too thick. I spent quite a pretty penny on my eyeliner but mine turned out perfect, was even and not too thick. So just keep that in mind!

The actual tattooing lasted only 10 minutes. Yes, I said 10 minutes! They do use numbing gel on your eyes to help take away the pain. However! Since it is the same process as getting a tattoo, you can still feeling the buzzing on your eye. There is a major psychological process your mind goes through. Since it is your natural reaction to protect your eyes, so when you are allowing a needle very close to your eye, your brain WILL freak out a little bit. It is why they try to get through it as quickly as possible.

Healing will take up to a week. But! The swelling and bruising will last about 3 days. Your eyes will be very very tender, so I would suggest doing it on a Friday, so you have the whole weekend to heal. But, thats my personal option! 

I have also posted a video on youtube. I think a lot of the information might be the same! But feel free to check it out! And if you have any questions, let me know and I'll try to answer them to the best of my knowledge, since I am not a professional, I might not have all the answers!!!

Till next time!

Domo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaTIPNgc8WA