A New Me!

Hi Beauties!

Happy Labor Day weekend! I hope everyone has enjoyed the last holiday weekend of Summer. I have been missing in action lately and I truly apologize for the lack of posts. I recently got a new job and have been very busy. Haven't really had much time left over to focus on makeup or the blog.

Anyway, until things settle down, please bare with me.

1 piece of news is that I changed my look! What do you think?

It's not permanent, as soon as I wet my hair it will be all curly again. But truthfully, I've been curly for a least 8 years and I want to try different things. Shake it up!

lipstick I'm wearing? MAC Petals and Peacocks from the Liberty Of London Collection.

XOXO,

Awilda

New Hair Product I'm Using - Tigi Curls Rock Amplifier

Hey Beauties!

Many of you ask about my hair care regimen and products I use. I just wanted to update you on a new product (new for me at least) that I've been using. I really love this because my hair looks incredibly touchable and shiny. Plus it smells amazing too!

TIGI Catwalk - Curls Rock Amplifier.

XOXO,

Awilda

FOTD: Me with Straight Hair!

Hi Beauties!

Today's photo of the day needs no explanation. This is something I do every now and then to switch up my look. I will most likely be going back to my curls very soon. :-)

Hope you like!

XOXO,
Awilda

#1 FAQ: What Is My Hair Care Routine *updated*

Hi Beauties,

Many of you have asked what is my hair care routine.
Honestly, I am more of a makeup person and so when it comes to my hair, I really don't like to fuzz with it much. I found a system that works for me and doesn't require too much labor. (so I can have more time to play with makeup, lol).

What I use?
Devachan salon hair products. www.devachansalon.com

Wash?
No-Poo "Shampoo"
This product doesn't make suds. It is a creamy consistency.


Conditioner?
Devachan One Condition to comb out the tangles with a wide tooth comb in the shower. I do not wash it out at all.

Once I come out of the shower, I towel dry my hair. If I have extra time, I'll get some Bounty Paper Towels to remove some of the water from my hair instead. They recommend also using a white cotton t-shirt instead of a towel because you can avoid frizzy-ness.

Treatments:
I recently discovered the Devachan Heaven In Hair deep moisture treatment. I've used it about 7 times and it leaves my hair super shiny and soft. Would highly recommended this. I use this about once a week.

Gel?
A few descent palm fulls of Devachan Angell to spread allover my hair.
I scrunch my hair to 'activate' my curls.

At the part in my hair, I use a few hair clips to lift the hair from the root. This creates volume once your hair is try.

I then dry my hair with a regular hair dryer and diffuser.
Once it's all dry, I scrunch my hair again to remove the hard film from the crystallized gel. Shake it around upside down to create volume.

Done!

Hair Cut and Shape
I also go to Devachan salon for my haircut about every 6 months, sometimes longer since my hair doesn't grow very fast in general.

They cut your hair dry in it's curly state.

I ask for a senior stylist when I make an appointment to the salon, which is a bit more expensive. But, since I don't really go too often, it's reasonable.
The last person to give me a hair cut was Marvin @ the Broadway Location.
He gave me great shape and I would go to him again.

As your hair grows out, the overall shape remains.
:-)

Hope this helps,
Awilda

What I'm using right now Tag!!

What I'm using right now Tag!!

Tag taken from Fafinettex's blog!

HAIR

Shampoo - Loreal Curl shampoo

Conditioner - DevaCurl One Condition (I couldn't live without this!!)

Styling Products - DevaCurl Angell



BODY

Body Wash - L'occitane Lait (Milk) Shower Cream

Body Moisturizer - Aveeno Stress Relief Moisturizing Lotion

Anti Perspirent - I always use Arm& Hammer Ultra Max Invisible Solid, powder fresh

Fake Tan - not applicable

FACE

Makeup Remover - baby wipes and Maybelline Expert Eyes

Cleanser - Biore 4-in-1 self-Foaming Cleanser

Exfoliator - Clear & Clear Blackhead Clearing Scrub

Mask - None at the moment



MAKEUP

Primer - sample of Smashbox Photo Finish Primer (don't really know if this is worth a whole $40)

Foundation - Make Up For Ever HD Foundation, #128

Concealer - MAC Studio Finish Concealer

Powder - MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural, Medium Plus

Blush - NARS Torrid ( I love it!)

Bronzer - NARS Laguna

Highlighter - sometimes I use MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle

Eyebase - Too Faced Shadow Insurance (must must have!!)

Eyeshadow - MAC Sketch, MAC Blacberry, MAC Yogurt. MUFE #128 + MAC Folie

Eyeliner - MAC Fluidline Blacktrack

Curler - Too lazy to curl! Gasp! I know ....I know!

Mascara - Maybelline Full N Soft (started out not liking this one but it's not bad actually! It made my lashes look dark enough, a little longer and seperated).

Lipstick - MAC Creamsheen in Ravishing

Gloss - MAC Sweet Strawberry (wow!)

Nail Varnish - Today? OPI - Overexposed in south beach.

If anyone hasn't already done this Tag I Tag you,
look forward to reading them!

XOXO,
Awilda