Hair and Beauty Tips

DancedNLaughter · July 2015

FoxyRedLa said:

Super excited to try the devacurl products and the coconut oil on my feet at bed time ahhhh.

I agree with deadendp, the devacurl stuff is amazing!!!

Leezestarr313 said:
Last winter I started rinsing my hair after a light wash with shampoo with a solution of raw apple cider vinegar (I use Bragg's) and water. I just put a bit in a small water bottle and fill it up with warm water. It cleans the scapl and removes the itchiness and makes the hair super shiny and soft. I leave it in for a couple of minutes while I am still in the shower and then rinse.

I have heard great things about using apple cider vinegar as a rinse, I may have to try this too!!!

Anybody have any good summer makeup suggestions? My aveeno moisturizer feels way too heavy in the summer (anything on my face tends to) and I have yet to find a great eyeliner and mascara option for the summer, even the waterproof stuff tends to run!

PJ_Soul · July 2015

RKCNDY said:
My hair is super dry, and processed. The tip I got for my skin and hair, "stop showering and washing your hair every day". Reason being, you're not giving your body a chance to replenish the oils from your scalp to the hair shaft when you wash your hair, you are stripping away the oils, and that causes the dryness.

In my case, my skin freaked out and started peeling, on the palms of my hands and my scalp. So I had to use coal tar shampoo for 2 weeks, showering and washing every other day-at the very most, wash every 3 days if I can stand it. It's hard at first, because I was so itchy, but like your deoderant, you have to let your body get used to it. If you don't have dry skin, you can still shower every day, just don't wash your hair, you can rinse it under water if you have been particularly sweaty.

I love Bed Head Self Absorbed as well, I love Orlando Pita Argan shampoo and conditioner. For after the shower, and between washing, I love Fekkai Glossing cream, it says it's for curly hair, but it works wonders on my slightly wavy hair. So much moisture, you don't even need to use that much.

I know that washing your hair everyday isn't good for it, but there is a problem there for me. I wouldn't be presentable for the public or work if i didn't wash my hair in the morning. It gets greasy super fast, and just really weird and dirty looking. The waves get all crazy, etc. I just don't have the luxury of not washing it, unfortunately. I need products to help me.

RKCNDY · July 2015

PJ_Soul said:

I know that washing your hair everyday isn't good for it, but there is a problem there for me. I wouldn't be presentable for the public or work if i didn't wash my hair in the morning. It gets greasy super fast, and just really weird and dirty looking. The waves get all crazy, etc. I just don't have the luxury of not washing it, unfortunately. I need products to help me.

Have you tried dry shampoo? It soaks up the excess oils without stripping it badly, just picked up some at Lush. You could also try wearing a headband/scarf when going through the beginning phases of washing less frequently...yes/no?

Gillycw · July 2015

RKCNDY said:

PJ_Soul said:

I know that washing your hair everyday isn't good for it, but there is a problem there for me. I wouldn't be presentable for the public or work if i didn't wash my hair in the morning. It gets greasy super fast, and just really weird and dirty looking. The waves get all crazy, etc. I just don't have the luxury of not washing it, unfortunately. I need products to help me.
Have you tried dry shampoo? It soaks up the excess oils without stripping it badly, just picked up some at Lush. You could also try wearing a headband/scarf when going through the beginning phases of washing less frequently...yes/no?

Yes! Dry shampoo is the shizzle
When my hair is frizzy (also have shitloads of fine hair ) I use Argan oil or Moroccan oil. You just put it in during blow drying, it's pretty light and doesn't grease up or feel heavy in your hair. And it smells awesome

Who Princess · July 2015

DancedNLaughter said:
Anybody have any good summer makeup suggestions? My aveeno moisturizer feels way too heavy in the summer (anything on my face tends to) and I have yet to find a great eyeliner and mascara option for the summer, even the waterproof stuff tends to run!

Clinique works well for me. It's light and is about the only moisturizer and makeup that don't bother my skin. They were putting sunblock in their makeup way before most brands. Summers are very hot and dry in Texas so I need all the help I can get.

PJ_Soul said:
I know that washing your hair everyday isn't good for it, but there is a problem there for me. I wouldn't be presentable for the public or work if i didn't wash my hair in the morning. It gets greasy super fast, and just really weird and dirty looking. The waves get all crazy, etc. I just don't have the luxury of not washing it, unfortunately. I need products to help me.

I have the same problem. My hair is thin and very fine. I haven't tried dry shampoo in years. Unless it's really improved in quality, I'm a little dubious about using it.

Amongst the Ani · July 2015

I thought this was going to be beauty tips by Rob.

Who Princess · July 2015

Amongst the Ani said:
I thought this was going to be beauty tips by Rob.

He contributed one!

northerndragon · July 2015

DancedNLaughter said:

FoxyRedLa said:

Super excited to try the devacurl products and the coconut oil on my feet at bed time ahhhh.

I agree with deadendp, the devacurl stuff is amazing!!!
Leezestarr313 said:
Last winter I started rinsing my hair after a light wash with shampoo with a solution of raw apple cider vinegar (I use Bragg's) and water. I just put a bit in a small water bottle and fill it up with warm water. It cleans the scapl and removes the itchiness and makes the hair super shiny and soft. I leave it in for a couple of minutes while I am still in the shower and then rinse.
I have heard great things about using apple cider vinegar as a rinse, I may have to try this too!!!

Anybody have any good summer makeup suggestions? My aveeno moisturizer feels way too heavy in the summer (anything on my face tends to) and I have yet to find a great eyeliner and mascara option for the summer, even the waterproof stuff tends to run!

Eminence - the best thing I have ever used! This is what I use everyday.

I have moved over to them for all of my skincare needs, it is pricey but it works and it's organic what more could you ask for

https://eminenceorganics.com/ca

As for make up I got no tips there I barely wear it and even more rarely in the summer.

PJ_Soul · July 2015

RKCNDY said:

PJ_Soul said:

I know that washing your hair everyday isn't good for it, but there is a problem there for me. I wouldn't be presentable for the public or work if i didn't wash my hair in the morning. It gets greasy super fast, and just really weird and dirty looking. The waves get all crazy, etc. I just don't have the luxury of not washing it, unfortunately. I need products to help me.
Have you tried dry shampoo? It soaks up the excess oils without stripping it badly, just picked up some at Lush. You could also try wearing a headband/scarf when going through the beginning phases of washing less frequently...yes/no?

No.

I have tried the dry shampoo, and that's fine for the greasy hair, but it doesn't help the fact that my hair is still all poofy and fucked up. Unless I wrapped all of my hair up in a scarf I wouldn't be hiding the problem (and I'm just not willing to wrap my entire head up in a scarf, lol. But thank you for the suggestions!

PJ_Soul · July 2015

Gillycw said:

RKCNDY said:

PJ_Soul said:

I know that washing your hair everyday isn't good for it, but there is a problem there for me. I wouldn't be presentable for the public or work if i didn't wash my hair in the morning. It gets greasy super fast, and just really weird and dirty looking. The waves get all crazy, etc. I just don't have the luxury of not washing it, unfortunately. I need products to help me.
Have you tried dry shampoo? It soaks up the excess oils without stripping it badly, just picked up some at Lush. You could also try wearing a headband/scarf when going through the beginning phases of washing less frequently...yes/no?
Yes! Dry shampoo is the shizzle
When my hair is frizzy (also have shitloads of fine hair ) I use Argan oil or Moroccan oil. You just put it in during blow drying, it's pretty light and doesn't grease up or feel heavy in your hair. And it smells awesome

The Moroccan oil doesn't work on my hair at all, unfortunately. It did grease up my hair and felt very heavy - even the stuff for fine hair, which is supposed to be lighter, was no good. :( However, I know a lot of people who do love that product, so I think it is something that everyone should try if they're looking for something.

PJ_Soul · July 2015

DancedNLaughter said:

FoxyRedLa said:

Super excited to try the devacurl products and the coconut oil on my feet at bed time ahhhh.

I agree with deadendp, the devacurl stuff is amazing!!!
Leezestarr313 said:
Last winter I started rinsing my hair after a light wash with shampoo with a solution of raw apple cider vinegar (I use Bragg's) and water. I just put a bit in a small water bottle and fill it up with warm water. It cleans the scapl and removes the itchiness and makes the hair super shiny and soft. I leave it in for a couple of minutes while I am still in the shower and then rinse.
I have heard great things about using apple cider vinegar as a rinse, I may have to try this too!!!

Anybody have any good summer makeup suggestions? My aveeno moisturizer feels way too heavy in the summer (anything on my face tends to) and I have yet to find a great eyeliner and mascara option for the summer, even the waterproof stuff tends to run!

For face cream, I use Nivea Q10Plus day cream. It's anti-wrinkle and a moisturizer, and it doesn't feel heavy at all, it's oil free (I do have an oily t-zone), and keeps away the fine lines. I really love it. I also just started using that L'Oreal Revitalift for eyes, and I'm really happy with that too. I was noticing lately that I was starting to get that sort of crinkly look on my eyelids just while I was applying eyeshadow, and I had to take further action, lol. The anti-wrinkle face cream is preventative for me. I started using it when I was maybe 26 in the hopes that it would keep any fine lines from forming, and as far as I can tell it's totally worked. I don't have any fine lines, and I'm 39. So yay! I know the lines will come anyway, but I've definitely delayed it I think. I also use L'Oreal toner for normal to oily skin, which I also really like.

For mascara, I think Maybelline actually makes the best by far, and I've tried a lot, including the high end brands. I talked about this once with a make-up artist (she does weddings), and she agreed that it is definitely the best brand for mascara, and it was the only kind she would use. I wouldn't use the waterproof stuff though (unless you plan on crying). That is the kind that I find causes the raccoon eyes the most, and it's too hard to wash off. I can't remember the stupid name it has, but I use the one that's got the yellow bottle with purple writing on it. Something about volumizing I think.

DancedNLaughter · July 2015

Thanks for the suggestions!!! I'm going to look into all of them! I know I need to take care of my skin with moisturizer, but god, especially lately, it feels like my face is coated with Crisco whenever I put it on and go outside!!

PJ_Soul said:

For mascara, I think Maybelline actually makes the best by far, and I've tried a lot, including the high end brands. I talked about this once with a make-up artist (she does weddings), and she agreed that it is definitely the best brand for mascara, and it was the only kind she would use. I wouldn't use the waterproof stuff though (unless you plan on crying). That is the kind that I find causes the raccoon eyes the most, and it's too hard to wash off. I can't remember the stupid name it has, but I use the one that's got the yellow bottle with purple writing on it. Something about volumizing I think.

I will definitely try that. I don't use the high end anyway and I use waterproof because of the heat (and ~~sweat~~ lady glow) issues in summer, but I'll give regular a try. My lashes do okay on their own, but I like a fuller look sometimes

Who Princess · July 2015

On the mascara, I forgot to add that Clinique makes a mascara primer. I thought it sounded nuts when I first heard about it. I don't know if other brands have them. It looks weird when you first start using it because it's white.

But it dries clear, then you add your regular mascara. It really seems to keep my mascara looking good all day. Definitely doesn't run.

I'm pretty sold on Clinique though. I had to see a dermatologist several years ago and asked him if there was something milder I could use. He told me to stick with what I was doing.

DancedNLaughter · July 2015

Who Princess said:
On the mascara, I forgot to add that Clinique makes a mascara primer.
I'm pretty sold on Clinique though. I had to see a dermatologist several years ago and asked him if there was something milder I could use. He told me to stick with what I was doing.

My friend recommended Clinique to me. Haven't tried it in the past because it's a little spendier than what I'm usually buying, but it isn't too out of the realm compared to some other brands. So far I have one eyeliner that seems to stay put, but I haven't really summer tested it yet

I will look into that mascara primer. That sounds pretty intersting!!!

ldent42 · July 2015

I love how randomly one of the male regulars will drop in with a smart ass comment

I dont wear make up. I never learned how. You say toner I think copy machine. My skin is incredibly stupid sensitive anyway. The entire right side of my face looks like a goddamn Martian landscape from the stupid heat/humidity. I switch between various Origins facial cleansers. Right now I've got the Charcoal one and the yellow one in the shower and the frothy one in my suitcase.

PJ_Soul · July 2015

ldent42 said:
I love how randomly one of the male regulars will drop in with a smart ass comment

I dont wear make up. I never learned how. You say toner I think copy machine. My skin is incredibly stupid sensitive anyway. The entire right side of my face looks like a goddamn Martian landscape from the stupid heat/humidity. I switch between various Origins facial cleansers. Right now I've got the Charcoal one and the yellow one in the shower and the frothy one in my suitcase.

Haha. Well toner is pretty great. Just put it on with a cotton pad after you wash it, and it tightens up your pores and helps give your skin an even tone. I can't live without it. My face just feels wrong when I don't use it, lol.

PJSiren · July 2015

When I do wear make up....I swear by Urban Decay....it's pricey stuff, but it's amazing stuff...worth it to avoid the shit I'm allergic to in make-up like parabens and soy...

Amongst the Ani · July 2015

PJ_Soul said:

ldent42 said:
I love how randomly one of the male regulars will drop in with a smart ass comment

I dont wear make up. I never learned how. You say toner I think copy machine. My skin is incredibly stupid sensitive anyway. The entire right side of my face looks like a goddamn Martian landscape from the stupid heat/humidity. I switch between various Origins facial cleansers. Right now I've got the Charcoal one and the yellow one in the shower and the frothy one in my suitcase.
Haha. Well toner is pretty great. Just put it on with a cotton pad after you wash it, and it tightens up your pores and helps give your skin an even tone. I can't live without it. My face just feels wrong when I don't use it, lol.

Printer toner???????? I am confused.

PJSiren · July 2015

Amongst the Ani said:

PJ_Soul said:

ldent42 said:
I love how randomly one of the male regulars will drop in with a smart ass comment

I dont wear make up. I never learned how. You say toner I think copy machine. My skin is incredibly stupid sensitive anyway. The entire right side of my face looks like a goddamn Martian landscape from the stupid heat/humidity. I switch between various Origins facial cleansers. Right now I've got the Charcoal one and the yellow one in the shower and the frothy one in my suitcase.
Haha. Well toner is pretty great. Just put it on with a cotton pad after you wash it, and it tightens up your pores and helps give your skin an even tone. I can't live without it. My face just feels wrong when I don't use it, lol.
Printer toner???????? I am confused.

It is also sometimes refered to as astringent....it cleans pores....

RKCNDY · July 2015

ldent42 said:
I love how randomly one of the male regulars will drop in with a smart ass comment

I dont wear make up. I never learned how. You say toner I think copy machine. My skin is incredibly stupid sensitive anyway. The entire right side of my face looks like a goddamn Martian landscape from the stupid heat/humidity. I switch between various Origins facial cleansers. Right now I've got the Charcoal one and the yellow one in the shower and the frothy one in my suitcase.

i'm not much for make-up either. I know to wash my face with a gentle cleanser and put on a nice moisturizer (I use L'Occitane-crazy expensive, but I have really sensitive skin)

The extent of my make up is, BB cream, urban decay eyeliner, UD Naked Basics shadow, and sometimes an UD colored shadow. I've been told that I have good skin, and I shouldn't use anything but water to 'wash' my face.

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