Longing for long locks?

Tea Tree Oil Scalp Treatment

Along with half the people I know, I am longing for long luxurious locks. People ask me all the time how to make their hair grow longer. So here is my answer...

Nothing besides extensions can give you immediate results. Although there are many products and natural remedies out there claiming to speed up hair growth none have PROVEN results. 

Although nothing has been proven it doesnt hurt to try some of the treatments ppl swear by. Here is a treatment that will keep your scalp healthy and stimulated. Even if nothing else results, it feels great.

What you need

Your favorite shampoo

Tea tree oil

Head massager (optional)

Directions

1. Squirt a quarter size of shampoo into the palm of your hand.
2. Add a few drops of tea tree oil and rub hand together.
3. Massage the mixture into your scalp.
4. Continue massaging your scalp with a scalp massager if you have one, it is not necessary but definitely takes the treatment to the next level.
5. Allow the mixture to sit for 5-10 minutes and then rinse and condition as usual.

If you feel “so fresh and so clean clean” it worked. :) 

<----- If you dont have tea tree oil on hand check this out a small bottle will last a while :)





<------ Dont want to mess with DIY try this :)

Prepare to Pucker

Constantly chapped lips are not the most enjoyable part of our winter wonderland... In my book they rank right up there with cleaning snow off the car, frozen car doors, and face-planting on the ice. 

Lip exfoliants can help this problem. You can buy them but chances are you have everything you need to make one already in your kitchen.

What you need

sugar

olive oil (or oil of your choice)

Directions 

Simply put some sugar into a bowl. How much you make is up to you. Next add a little bit of oil at a time until the sugar becomes a moist paste. Put a little on your finger and massage your lips. Follow with your favorite lip balm. Your lips will be so kissably smooth you will be dying to use them! 

Use the rest of your sugar scrub on you elbows, knees, and feet. It is a great alternative to expensive exfoliating scrubs. 

Advice: Everyone is different you maybe able to use this on your lips everyday, you may be able to use it once a week. Do not start out at once a day. Try every couple days first then decide if you can handle everyday or if you need to add a few more days in between.

Easy Accessories

Not that I am proud of it, but I am infamous in my circle for my dirty hair. My life is so busy between school, clients, and my kids, I just don’t always have the time to wash my hair. I have a trick that gets me compliments even if I haven’t washed my hair in a few days. ACCESSORIZE! A cute accessory can do wonders for bed head in seconds. 

Today I want to teach you an easy way to make a hair accessory

What you need

Your imagination 

An artificial flower, broken piece of jewelry, broach, anything you think might be pretty in your hair 

Your basic plain hair accessory of choice: headband, clip, hair tie, or my personal favorite, the bobby pin

A hot glue gun

Directions 

1. Use you imagination to decide what you want to start wearing in your hair. I tent to lean toward flowers but today I want to go with something more suited for winter so I am using a broach.
2. Next hot glue it to a plain accessory that you think would best compliment the item you chose in step one. I will be using a bobby pin.
3. Allow time to dry and then try it on :)

I love this DIY project! I hope you do to. Personally I enjoy going to thrift stores and searching for unique treasures I can transform into statement hair accessories. It is also a great way to recycle things you are not using like buttons, old jewelry, even bottle caps. Just have fun with it! Feel free to post pics of your creations. Remember the one I did here is really simple and good for beginners but if it seems too easy or simple for you add on to it. The sky is the limit. I would love to see what you come up with!

Yogurt Moisture Mask

Yesterday I posted a great Banana honey mask that removes dry dead skin and leaves your face feeling smooth. I wanted to share this mask as well for people who have dryer skin or those who feel they need more moisture in the winter months. This yogurt trick is super simple. Just wanted you guys to have some more options :)

What You Need

1 cup plain yogurt (whole yogurt if you want full moisture, low fat if you have oily skin)

Directions

1. Simply apply the yogurt to your face
2. Relax for 15 to 20 minutes
3. Rinse

Tip: This can be done after the banana mask. To moisturize everything that was hiding under those dead skin cells.

Banana Mask

I don’t know about you, but this winter weather has my skin feeling anything but smooth. My favorite cure for dry winter skin and the winter blues is an exfoliating honey banana face mask. This mask will refresh your skin and invigorate your senses. It is a 15 minute tropical escape from winter.

What you need 

1 ripe banana

1 teaspoon of honey

Directions 

1. Peel you banana and slice it into 1 inch slices (save the peel)
2. Put the banana slices into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 15 seconds
3. Pour a teaspoon on honey into the bowl and mash the bananas and honey together. It will have a thick texture.
4. Using your fingers, apply the mixture to your face.
5. For the next 15 minutes just relax... I recommend doing it in the bath tub for maximum experience. 
6. Rinse you face
7. If you have any acne or other blemishes on your face, rub the inside of the peel on your problem area. The antioxidants and potassium will help reduce the blemish.

                          

ATTENTION: All skin is different. A patch test is recommended if your skin is sensitive(put a little bit of the mask mixture on the inside of your wrist to see if you break out). This all natural mask works for most skin types but if for some reason it does not work for you, do not give up on diy skin care. I will be posting more and I am sure one of them will be perfect for you! :)


TIP: Be careful not to clog your bathtub lol I went a little over board and used all the extra mask on my feet the last time I did it and my tub was super slow to drain after that. The spousal equivalent did not enjoy fixing the problem. So if you do the mask in the tub, gently wipe the clumps of banana off with a rag before rinsing. It shouldn't be  problem unless you bathe in it like I did but better safe than sorry :)