Natural Hair: Lighting Hair Chronicles

Natural Hair Coloring

This isn't my first rodeo with ultra light hair. But I'm hoping with some of the anew advancements in color the outcome will be different. In the past I was trying to do to much with my hair being blonde. Straightening it daily and sometimes even perming it on top of color.  I am loving the color so far but I know I'm going to have to relearn the process of maintenance and care all over again.

Things I've noticed so far:


Instead of my cut being the style, the color has completely taken over.



Very minimal dry time. I'm assuming the hair is dryer to begin with now therefore air drying as long as I can then light defusing ( on cool heat) works best.

I still use the Cantu Conditioner and Garnier Curl Construct Moose to style after damping my hair daily with water. Remembering not to overwork the hair otherwise it gets really big and uncontrollable.


It's time for a trim for sure...coming later this week. I usually give myself a few days before I have my hair trimmed after such a drastic switch. Too much newness sometimes can be a bit overwhelming.  After I have a few days to settle into my new locks I can really access what I'm needing to make my hair better. I know if I need inches or milometers off.








New products I'm trying in upcoming weeks:

Pureology Strength Cure Shampoo and Conditioner



Deva Curls Ultra Defining Gel


Hair Products used for Coloring:
Olaplex
Lanza Healing Color

Colorist Information:
Angie Nelson
Salon La Shae
Concord, NC
704-564-9147

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Mascara 101: Stop Smudging Your Mascara

Mascara 101 Stop the Smudging

Mascara is designed to give length, volume, drama and that wink appeal. But what happens when all that volume transfers to smudge city? Aaahhh, the awful clean up process.  Let's discuss erasing this mess from the beginning.

But I want Long lashes...

 

When you have short lashes face it. The way to lengthen them is to use a lash primer. It is the first step in rediscovering those lashes we thought we never had. It also instantly adds a protective barrier around our lashed which aids in protecting them. Consider this step the conditioner for the lashes. Just as hair conditioner protects the hair on our head...enter lash primer.

What mascara formula are you buying?

           NYX the skinny mascara 

                                                                                                          Estee Lauder Sumptuous Mascara 

Now let's discuss you purchasing the wrong mascara formula. If the mascara is volumizing, the formula is going to do just that. The wand and brush are usually larger and holds more product! May I suggest trying another formula such as lengthening. The brush is usually smaller/narrower.  This design caters towards shorter lashes allowing your efforts to be noticed.

However if you insist on continuing purchasing volumizing mascara, take the time to clean off the brush on the edges of the container. Angle the brush to apply mascara by its tips.
Don't wiggle the wand back and forth on the lashes. This creates clump. Instead apply mascara from root to tip. Allow mascara to dry by moving on to the other eye top and bottom. Repeat and apply addition coats if necessary.

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July Favorites 2015

Hey Guys! Hope no one mind my praise session in my intro. But you know, God has been so good I thought I'd share the hope I feel. Really, being an entrepreneur that is directly attached to my passion is challenging but I know God's got me. Now with that being said the products I got my hands on this month were quite brilliant. 

As always, thanks for visiting. XO, Kiani

Products Highlighted:

MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation honestly, I really wasn't geeked about this product. The waterproof claim was eeeekk so so. Really, I never wear makeup in the water be it at the beach or pool. So I wasn't pleased with it in those aspects but as for an everyday  makeup, I can dig it. 

          The color, texture and all day hold is super. www.mac.com

                                                      

 

 Air Spun, for the price, accessibility, color pay off, and overall response to makeup application I give this an A+. Very nice addition to my makeup routine without putting the squeeze on my wallet. www.walmart.com                             

Vegas Nye Eylure Grand Glamour Lashes are simply stunning. In a word perfection from the density, craftsman ship or lash band, and layer of lashes to project. These lashes favor a stacking of my most favorite lashes but better. I may never need another lash style!!! www.ulta.com

Estee Lauder Little Black Primer has really helped me grab those tiny lashes on my lower lash line and magnify them. The tiny brush makes this possible. Adding this primer before mascara makes it easier to add mascara with precision. It actuality mimics the appearance of mascara so if you wanna skip that step all together I don't think anyone would notice. This product also makes mascara transfer resist

 if layered over mascara.  www.esteelauder.com

Makeup Brushes this just makes sense that a craft store would have paint brushes that would dupe for makeup brushes. I purchased the ones that would be used for acrylic paint for more versatility. I'm pleased so far. Think I need a few more for my kit and client looks. www.michaels.com

NYX Intense Butter Gloss

                                                          

I'm really enjoying these lippies, especially Les Leches! The applicator makes me wanna wear them. I don't have to fish out the product ,it just lays on the doe foot applicator and glides on like...butter! Not to mention the color payoff is more than a wash of color it's a layer of color and shine. I love it on top of a matte lip. It seems the combo of a dry lip and such an intensely shinny lip gloss is perfection. www.ulta.com   

Becca Champagne Pop Skin Perfector

This is truly an amazing product. Illuminates skin without streaking or disturbing foundation underneath. Goes on without flaking or glitter but evenly. High intensity to barely there sheen. This is a one of a kind product! www.sephora.com...limited edition

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