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Hairstyles On The Go With Dove Hair Care

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##This post is sponsored by Dove Hair Care but the content and opinions expressed here are my own##

Summer is finally here and hairstyles on the go are on my mind as I get ready for short trips and watch World Cup games. Today I wanted to introduce Dove Thickening Ritual Shampoo and Conditioner as well as the new Dove Volume and Fullness Dry Shampoo and Dove Compressed Micro Mist Flexible Hold Hairspray. The Dove Thickening Ritual Shampoo and Conditioner has a lovely scent and it leaves my hair feeling very soft and clean. PS. I don’t wash my hair everyday! One of my secrets to shiny hair is not using shampoo daily as it is better for people with color processed hair.

How do I get my hair ready on the go without shampooing daily? First of all, a good dry shampoo is your best friend. Dove Volume and Fullness Dry Shampoo is the perfect tool for in between shampoos, it leaves my hair smelling great without much buildup. The value for money on these Dove products is excellent! I found all my Dove hair care products at Walmart.

My routine consists of washing twice a week using Dove Thickening Ritual Shampoo and Conditioner. If the days are humid, I will blow-dry my hair and seal the ends with Dove Compressed Micro Mist Flexible Hold Hairspray. A tip I learned from doing hair on my model clients, is to spray your tail comb with hairspray and this avoids product build up. I definitely want my hair to look as textured as possible without putting on a lot of hairspray. This seems to do the trick.

Finally, sometimes I like to play with volume and the best to achieve volume at the crown, is to use Dove Volume and Fullness Dry Shampoo. I let the dry shampoo do its thing for a minute and then using a paddle brush, I brush it out. This leaves my hair feeling fuller AND smelling amazing. The best part of using dry shampoo is this will extend any blowout and hairstyling on the go.

The best part? All these hairstyles are easy to manage and definitely work. Product is the best thing for keeping your hairstyling intact and looking good.

Have you tried any of the Dove products I mentioned? Tell me in the comments.

Three Cleansing Products You Need This Summer

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##Disclosure: Post sponsored by Mirum but all opinions are my own##

As we enter the warmer months, I want to share with you three cleansing products you will definitely need this coming summer. In order to feel fresh faced before and after makeup, it is good practice to have a regimen. I wear makeup regularly and even on the days I don’t wear full face makeup, I still have my cleansing regimen in place. My cleansing products must haves are Simple Micellar Cleansing Water followed by Simple Moisturizing Wash and St Ives Cleansing Stick Cactus Water and Hibiscus. All of these can be found at your local Walgreens.

I want to note that currently all these fabulous products AND Pond’s Cream Cleanser are on offer at Walgreens. You can Buy 1, Get 1 50% OFF WITH CARD Select Simple products. This offer is valid from May 13th until May 19th. I stocked up on Simple Moisturizing Wash, St Ives Cleansing Stick Cactus Water and Hibiscus for my specific dry areas of the face and Simple Micellar Cleansing Water for all makeup removal prior to washing my face.

Without further ado, below find how I do cleansing and keep up with my skin.

USE MICELLAR WATER

Always remove all traces of makeup and or sunscreen with Simple Micellar Cleansing Water first. I do this as the initial step of my regimen. Even if I don’t do a full face of makeup, I wear mascara and do my brows. Simple Micellar Water gets rid of all pigments and traces of powder and hard to remove liquid makeup. You want to start your cleansing by first removing as much if not all your makeup. Simple Micellar Cleansing Water instantly boots hydration by 90% and is very gentle.

CLEANSE WITH A GENTLE CLEANSER

I use a gentle cleanser for dry skin like Simple Moisturizing Facial Wash. I have very dry/ sensitive skin so I have to cleanse my skin using a product that will remove oil, dirt, makeup without over drying my face. Simple Moisturizing Facial Wash is infused with Bisabolol – an ingredient that keeps the skin calm and non irritated.

USE A CLEANSING STICK

Spot clean dry areas with St Ives Cleansing Stick Cactus Water and Hibiscus. This St Ives product is new and a very popular Korean beauty trend. I have areas of my face that are more dry than others so I use this stick in Cactus Water & Hibiscus to hydrate as I cleanse. This St Ives Cleansing stick has natural coconut oil and is paraben free.

I highly recommend taking advantage of this Walgreens BOGO offer! It is going to help you kickstart a good skin regimen with high quality products that won’t break your bank. In the comments section tell me which of these products you’d like to try the most?

6 Effective Productivity Tips For Your Office

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Whether you work from home or go to work at an office, everyone needs a good roundup of effective productivity tips. Productivity can be challenging living in a digital world. We get distracted and sometimes very unorganized in the process, I know I do occasionally. Having a home office is a blessing for me as a mother and wife, I get to spend more time with my kids. However, this also means I have to multi-task in all my roles, being a mother, wife, blogging and working a makeup artist. Paper still plays a huge role in my productivity and I am going to show you how I do it and remain effective.

1. Write Things Down In Paper
I am a firm believer that writing things down in paper is the best way to keep accountable and effective in every capacity. Everyday I scribble ideas and my To-Do’s in a notepad. Having a fun, colorful and motivational notepad is a bonus and my Knock Knock Goals notepad keeps me accountable. I also love using General Pencil company pencils, you can erase and make your life much easier this way too (plus they are pre-sharpened with eraser).

2. File Your Documents Colorfully
Let’s face it, we all have tedious papers, bills, documents, contracts and such. As a blogger and makeup artist, I do my own accounting/ filing. Keeping a paper trail of everything is a good practice for freelance people like myself. Filing and keeping papers organized is a must and I love using Carson Dellosa file folders, they are colorful and and reversible.

3. Be Thankful
Practicing gratitude is something I do daily. Part of my gratitude ritual includes handwriting Thank You cards. A handwritten note goes a long way. Each time my son has a birthday party, he has the habit of sending his friends Thank You notes, my son is 10 years old. Erin Condren makes beautiful blank Thank You notes. Did you know that writing Thank You notes and being grateful is good for your brain?

4. Use A Planner
Keeping a planner and writing your daily/ weekly goals will keep you productive. Guess what? A handwritten planner like Panda Planner has endless benefits, is easy to carry and needs no batteries. I also love that Panda Planner incorporates gratitude, goals, affirmations and priorities. Writing things down in your planner will help you remember your tasks.

5. Take Advantage of Self Help Books
Being self employed, I am perpetually interested in learning and gaining insights from more seasoned pros. “Rework” by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson is a super fun read, chockfull of wisdom and tips on how to be more productive and think about the bigger picture.

6. Put Your Phone Away
I am way more productive when I ignore my phone. When I am working on a makeup job, my clients don’t want me on the phone, this is 100% a fact. Unless I am at an event where social media is required, I do best when I am less distracted and more present. Whenever I have a blogging deadline, I put my phone away too. Most times, I will hand write my outline and this is the best way to get my work done.

Do you have any productivity tips? Tell me in the comments section.