Did you know that “all natural” skincare isn’t actually better, and is sometimes dangerous? Here’s what I use as skincare for sensitive skin.
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How to Dye Hair Back from Blonde In 2014, I had my hair professionally dyed platinum blonde. Since my natural hair color is medium brown, it was quite an undertaking. I was able to have my hair professionally dyed as payment for participating in a local fashion show. I kept the look up for several …
Is Hairstory Worth It? This post contains affiliate links and I may be compensated if you make a purchase through them. In case you haven’t noticed, the Covid era has ushered in a new hair trend. Popularized by hairstylist Jayne Matthews and made accessible through her at-home hair cutting courses, everyone these days seems to …
Shampoo Bars: Good for Hair or Just a Gimmick? Two years ago, I worked on a sponsored post with a brand called EcoRoots. Though I was reviewing one of their safety razors, they sent along a couple shampoo and conditioner bars to try out. I didn’t touch them until I ran out of my normal …
Does Saie live up to the influencer and social media hype or is it overplayed?
Native Deodorant Unsponsored Review I have been meaning to put together a deodorant review for years. I started experiencing a reaction to conventional deodorants in 2010, so I switched to aluminum-free versions. Though some worked for awhile, it took until 2019 to finally find a “natural” deodorant that ticked all the boxes. That product was …
Mineral Sunscreen for Face and Body For the last, I dunno, lifetime I have been on the hunt for a mineral sunscreen that will spread thinly and evenly on my face. While chemical sunscreens typically provide a much smoother effect on the skin, I am allergic to them. And it’s not just me. Skincare chemist, …
Cheap and Easy Soap Brows Have you heard of Soap Brows? It’s basically a product + method for getting a full and separated eyebrow look. There are several companies who sell a product called “soap brows,” and prices can range from as low as $5.00 to upwards of $20.00. But true soap brows are literally …
Caring for Fall & Winter Skin As the pandemic has worn on and I’ve spent virtually every social occasion outside (all except for some virtual meet-ups), I finally decided to reembark on the search for a mineral sunscreen for my face and a restoring moisturizer that can tackle my increasingly dry skin (and, sad to …