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Beauty Buzz: Crystal Light

By Kirsten|March 1st, 2012|Beauty Buzz|

Like many girls, I’m pretty obsessed with my hair. I would even rank it as one of my best features (and I have so many). So, I spend a lot of time (and sometimes money) trying to take great care of my beloved hair. Whether it be taking mass quantities of vitamins or test driving the latest deep conditioners, I’m always on the lookout for the split end savior.

When the king of haircare, Kerastase, was kind enough to send me the latest and greatest from their line, I couldn’t wait to hop in the shower and lather up. Cristalliste is specifically formulated for ladies with long locks (like me) and the goal is to nourish hair while leaving it light and airy. I swear, this stuff was created for me. It addresses all of my follicle fears (and the packaging is PINK!).

I’ve since used the products twice (I like to go on a couple of dates before making any judgements) and I have to say, I’m a convert. Hair feels silky, but light as a feather. Long hair tends to get heavy, but Crystalliste leaves hair super shiny and soft without being the slightest bit weighed down by heavy conditioners (silicone, paraben, and colorant free!). Oh and did I mention it smells like heaven?

Because Cristalliste cleanses your roots and nourishes your lengths and ends, it is perfect for us ladies who are doing the ombre hair thing (whether intentional or not). While getting my hair trimmed a month or so ago, my stylist said to me, “You need to put back in what you take out of your hair by styling and coloring. Your standard drugstore suds just won’t do.” Well, thank goodness for Kerastase. Keep your eyes peeled this month when Cristalliste will be available at a salon near you.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Don’t You Make Bath Time Lots of Fun?

By Kirsten|July 7th, 2011|Beauty Buzz|

I’m a sucker for testing out new and noteworthy beauty products. I’m always looking for the next “miracle cure” for whichever beauty ailment I happen to be fixating on at that moment (split ends, cellulite, chipped nails, dark circles). This week, we’re back to split ends. I ran out of my usual deep conditioner, so I decided to test out CEW’s (Cosmetic Executive Women) pick for best hair care product, Bumble and Bumble Mending Masque.

First things first, this stuff is expensive. $37 for five ounces… you go ahead and do the math (I’m not any good at it). Anyway, the texture is nice and thick and I actually don’t recall a smell at all. Let me sniff my hair. Please hold….

Yeah, no. So, anyway, I slathered my hair with the dense cream and then raked it through from roots to tips with my fingers concentrating it on my ends (duh). Then I decided to go ahead and look down at the directions (see how I operate? Do not do as I do. Always read directions FIRST). I saw that it instructed me to leave the mask on my hair for ten minutes. Ten minutes?!?! That’s a long time to hang out in the shower with not a whole lot to do.

1. SplashProof iPod Shower Speaker, $33.99, 2. Hello Kitty Shower Cap, $16, 3. Biore Steam Activated Cleanser, $6.36, 4. Crystalline Pedicure Wand, $10, 5. True Blue Spa 60 Second Manicure Scrub, $12, 6. Bliss Stimulator, $22, 7. Pink Baby Light Up Duck, $4

So, I tried to figure out how exactly one would spend this extended shower time productively. Clearly, my “go to” would be dancing (you’ve seen my moves), so a shower radio is a must. You also probably want to scrub any calluses off of your tootsies or pretty little fingers and follow this up by steaming your skin flawless. In case you get lonely, it can’t hurt to bring a pal… like a rubber ducky. With the party you’re throwing in the shower, ten minutes will fly by in no time and you’ll emerge looking like a lady who spent all day at the spa.

xx,

WhyDid

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The List Volume XLIII

By Kirsten|May 6th, 2011|The List|

This week’s list is a compilation from coast to coast. I’ve apparently been too busy to be annoyed, but thankfully, I got a little help from my friends- and they’re very annoyed. Here are a few things that annoyed some of my besties this week (and a couple that annoyed me too):

The people who stand outside of stores to try and lure you in. Um, if I needed to come in there, I would. This also goes along with the people who hand out flyers too. I do not want your flyer. Stop it.
Motorcycle/biker arm signals. I know you know what it means… but we don’t. Try a blinker.
People who “fake wash” their hands in the bathroom so you won’t think they’re scummy. With all the effort you put into pretending… you could have just lathered up.
Three words: Failure To Launch. It’s time to be a big girl/boy. Stow away your stuffed animals and get a grown up job.
People who like to play the “victim.” Shut. Up. and do something about it.
Having things “taken” from your shopping cart on RueLaLa. Um, I was going to buy that.
Girls who get angry when you come up to the mirror to reapply your lipgloss/fix your hair/etc. in the bathroom. Oh, I’m sorry… is this your mirror?
Speaking of hair: Touching your hair in public. Like, I’m not talking a little twirl of the hair while flirting. I mean a full on coif at the dinner table or perhaps flat ironing your hair on public transportation… yeah, I’m talking to you girl on the CalTrain…
Public overshare. This includes but is not limited to: Facebook break ups/make ups, Twitter lists of what you ate today, YouTube sob stories, DailyBooth risque photos. Let’s use social media for good, not evil.
People who feed their children fast food. I don’t mean for a “treat” from time to time. I’m talking about when it’s the rule rather than the exception.

Hey universe? Stop upsetting my friends. I need them sane and happy. Thanks!

xx,

WhyDid

Photos via Coverings Magazine, Andrea Grant, Jokers Wild Motorcycle Club

Why Don’t You Come in for a Tune Up?

By Kirsten|April 7th, 2011|Beauty Buzz|

Just like the finest automobiles, women need tune ups from time to time. Our bodies are complex machinery and need to be treated as such. Taking care of yourself should be for no other reasons than selfish ones. Do not do it for a man or for anyone else. Do it for you.

When cars aren’t serviced they don’t run as well. They get all rusty and sputtery and they just aren’t as fun to drive. When I wasn’t taking care of myself, I just did not feel good, let alone sexy. Chances of me feeling frisky and wanting to skip around the apartment in my birthday suit was slim to none. This made my fiance sad. Very, very sad.

I finally pulled it together and got myself back on the road (I used my blinker, of course). So what exactly should we be doing to make sure we’re in tip top running condition?

Ripped Off: Every four weeks or so I head in for self inflicted torture of the nether regions. The first time is by far the worst and the longer you wait between waxes, the stronger the hair gets because the root has a chance to really grip in there. However, the more regular you are with your mangrove maintenance, the thinner the hair gets and the less painful the experience is. Even when I was not tied down with a mate, I still took care of my special place because I just felt better about myself. Besides, we don’t need any “spill over” at the pool.

Save Face: I never realized the importance of a facial until 1) I reached 25 and 2) lived in a house with mass amounts of natural sunlight. As we get older, our cells turn over slower. This can make your skin look dull, increase the amount of blackheads present, and lead to more breakouts. By going to a facial professional every 6-8 weeks you’re having an expert rid your skin of all the gunk so you can be just as glowing and gorgeous as you were as a baby. Between facials, you can try out one of my favorite products from Murad:

Splitting Hairs: Recently, a gal pal told me that her hair was finally growing. For years she’d been under the impression that her hair would never grow past a certain length. Her former hairstylist had been chopping her locks off every time she came in and letting her think that was as far as it would grow. While getting a trim about every eight weeks is needed, make sure that your stylist is only removing the straggly ends rather than getting all scissor happy on your ‘do.

Check Under the Hood: Every single year you should be going to visit the lady doctor to get your little princess checked out. You should start doing this the minute you become sexually active or when you hit 18 (whichever comes first- hopefully 18). I am horrified to hear girls say that they don’t go either because they are “scared” or just lazy. There is absolutely nothing to be scared about except for what could happen if you don’t go. With things like HPV, ovarian cancer, and endometriosis, you’ve got to be careful. There is some serious pipework down there and you want to take good care of it.

Find a Spot: While we are being serious, let’s move on to another health concern. Skin cancer. Even if you think you aren’t susceptible to melanoma, it’s probably a good idea to have a dermatologist check out your skin once a year as well as any time you notice a bizarre mole of freckle. The best way to avoid serious health problems is prevention. Check out this slideshow of skin conditions to look out for. It’s a little gross… but so is skin cancer. Well you can discover this info here about healing skin cancer.

Twinkle Toes: While this may seem trivial and on the verge of diva-like, hear me out. One of the least expensive ways to put some pep in your step is by pampering those tired toes. Adding a bit of color can brighten you day as well. If you can’t spring for a professional pedi every two weeks, try giving yourself an at home version. You can also keep your tootsies soft by using this awesome moisturizing duo from bliss: