Girly Stuff

That's not a fail in my book. That's a mother effin win.

And ladies, I learned it from youtube. It's called a fishtail braid and it's pretty fun!

Fishtails are fun and actually really easy...just take more time than a normal braid

The inside out fishtail is really cool too!

http://www.cutegirlshairstyles.com/category/hairstyles/braids/fishtail-braids/

Omg I totally want to try that the next time I go out or the next time for work! Those fishtails are so cool!

Hrm. I am running out of shampoo. Maybe I need to try this next?

It tends to work better if everything is done when your hair is sopping wet. I turn off the shower, flip upside down, fill a cup with water and dump it on my hair. Then I add product and scrunch.

If I use anything to comb, I only use a wide toothed comb. And again, that's when my hair is dripping wet. Usually though I just run my fingers through it.

It might take some experimenting and also, might be something where your hair just needs to adapt to it. My hair has changed a looot in the last 6 months since I've started taking care of it differently.

Doing the headband wrap is the only way I can get my hair to do this AND have it stay more than 30 minutes. can

Tips or suggestions on making my own scented coconut oil lotion?

I've been reading on pinterest to melt down the oil and the mix it with other essential oils then pour it into its own container. Any scent suggestions? Anything else I should maybe add to make it work better?

I've rubbed the coconut oil on after my showers occasionally, but it is SO greasy. It's a great moisturizer, but dang. I feel like I sat in a vat of oil.

Your lucky you can do that ... If I tried that I would probably break out all over my body in oil-pimples .

I have very dry skin. I put lotion on after every shower or else I itch so bad.

Until I tried OCM I thought I had oily skin on my face. I guess I was removing so much oil with my skin cleansers that my face was over producing. My acne has been better since I've started OCM. It's not perfect, or gone, but it does seem to be better.

Does anybody know of good sunblocks? I've tried several "normal" sunblock brands and they all make me break out really bad. It's the same reason I've never worn them, but because of the melasma I really don't have a choice unless I want weird dark patches forever.

Not sure if there's a such thing as natural sunblock. Bleah.

Sunscreen pills maybe? I don't know anything about them but I heard doctors are recommending them...
http://sunassure.com/index.cfm

http://www.webpronews.com/sunscreen-pills-could-provide-an-easy-alternative-to-lotions-2012-07

Never tried it, but recipe for natural sunblock, says Google.

http://frugallysustainable.com/2012/03/a-recipe-for-natural-homemade-sunscreen/

When does a little indulgence become an issue?

When you drop $30 at Lush just buying bath bombs.

But this one smells like the beach!
But this one has glitter!
but this one has flowers!
this one has coacoa butter!

It is not normal for a 21 year old to be taking hour long baths every weekday evening :rofl1:

At 21 I was doing the same thing I still take baths pretty much every evening as they really help settle me, but around 21 I know I was because my job at the time was so darn stressful. That was around the time I was really into making my own bath bombs too. They are easy, fun and CHEAP!

Ok, think I am going to have a go at this tonight......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoS1uuddqcM

Seems the recipe that best works is roughly

1 cup of sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt

The only two types so far that haven't broken me out are these

http://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Pure-Free-Sunblock-Lotion/dp/B001P93MLE

http://www.amazon.com/Clarins-Sunscreen-Care-Milk-Lotion-Spray/dp/B004VIFPT8/ref=pd_sim_bt_4

This may help with sunscreen

http://www.ewg.org/2013sunscreen/

Who was the one that recommended Lush shampoo/conditioner?

I SHAKE MY FIST AT YOU!

Dammit they are so good! My hair smells like a cupcake!! It's so soft and shiny!

DAMMIT I DONT HAVE THE BUDGET FOR THIS!!

CURSE YOU!!!

Now I need them.
ALL OF THEM!

Tips on how to have smooth, sexy arm pits?

- Start with hot water (do all your shaving last)
- Apply conditioner (yes..conditioner.. to arm pits, let sit) this will soften the hair you need to shave (even if it's barely any hair..it helps)
- apply shaving cream (I just use conditioner again lol but that's just me)
- Raise arm REALLY HIGH (the more taut that skin is, the closer you can get)
- Shave as closely as you can, in every direction. If possible, use a new razor.
- Rinse all conditioner/foam off
- Rinse area in COLD water
- Dry
- Apply TEND SKIN (can be found at any drug store) to reduce risk of razor bumps, redness, etc.. http://www.amazon.com/Tend-Skin-Solution-Unsightly-Ingrown/dp/B001ECQ7G4
- Walk around like a chicken until it dries
- Put on some lotion and deodorant and go on with your day! HURRAY! YOU NOW HAVE PRETTY ARMPITS!