Anyone who possesses long hair can attest to the fact that designating efficient hairstyles when it is hotter than hell outside is not the simplest task. The main goal is to get the hair off of one’s neck, and/or out of their face, but aside from a top knot or a messy bun, long-haired folks … More What is your go-to summer hairstyle?
When I was in my teens, I had a hell of a time with armpit sweat. I figure it is worth stipulating that despite the monsoon stemming from my armpit region, odour was never an issue for me, as odd as that sounds. I would sweat so badly that the stains were down to my … More Sweaty armpits? You need to try this product
Without sounding like a broken record, allow me to share that I recently came across yet another Buzzfeed article product winner, and I would like to share this product with all of you. I am in my 30s, and I still experience acne. It positively sucks, and while I’ve tried just about every bloody product … More Clogged pores? This product is a game-changer
Hairbrushes, while rather important, are not something I dedicate a tremendous amount of thought towards. I’ve been using the same Wet Brush for probably about ten years now, and I wasn’t really anticipating an upgrade anytime soon. I’ve mentioned before that I occasionally dabble in Buzzfeed articles that list products available on a variety of … More What’s so special about a KITSCH brush?
I’ve been quite loyal to my current eyebrow products for some time. The Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade has been a favourite of mine for years now, but because I don’t wear makeup nearly as often as I once did, I’ve discovered that most of my products are now expired and require replacing. I read about … More Sparse eyebrows? Try this product
I, much like most women, I would imagine, have dabbled in a variety of hair products over the years, and I have yet to find one I can say I truly and undoubtedly love, aside from Moroccanoil’s Treatment Hair Oil. I’ve been using said hair oil for probably at least 15 years, and it is … More MONDAY Hair care: save your money
I am, and arguably always will be, a sucker for fragrance. One of my favourite scents of all time happens to be vanilla, which my mother conveniently despises, so, naturally, when I was still living at home, I had to barricade myself and my scents to my own secluded corner in my bedroom in hopes … More Looking for something lighter than perfume? Read this
I’ve never really been someone who deals with drastically dry skin, thankfully, on any part of my body. Sure, my lips get chapped when it’s extremely cold outside, and sometimes my hands start to resemble a reptile, but for the most part, I’m relatively well moisturized without having to use moisturizer itself. My cuticles, on … More Dry, cracked cuticles? Read this
I have a somewhat love-hate relationship with lip balm. I like it just as much as the next person, especially considering what it aims to do for dry, chapped lips; my issue with lip balm is that so many of them that I have tried over the years have caused significant acne breakouts around my … More Dry, chapped lips? Read this
Unless you’re exceptionally lucky or have managed to unlock the ultimate human body cheat code, deodorant is arguably a product most of us rely upon to control body odour emitted from our armpits. Some of us have more of an issue with body odour than others, and that’s absolutely ok; what isn’t necessarily okay, however, … More NATIVE deodorant: yay or nay?
I would wager that just about every woman on the planet, at some point or another, has faced the predicament of needing to clean their hair, but not wanting to do a full-out shampoo and conditioner. I say women because we tend to be a little more conscious of how our hair appears in a … More Use this instead of dry shampoo
Continuing our conversation from yesterday regarding makeup hacks, I wanted to extend this topic over two posts because makeup, for a lot of people, is an avenue for numerous things: creativity, confidence, artistry and joy. Some folks, myself included, might not feel the same way, but I certainly feel better about myself when I’m wearing … More What’s your favourite makeup hack? (part two)
I will be honest and admit that while I used to be someone who wore makeup religiously, I no longer am that person. For context, I used to work as a journalist and was expected to appear professional and put together while working. Upon leaving this job to return home to the family farm, I … More What’s your favourite makeup hack? (part one)
While I don’t want to wrongly assume, I think that hair flyaways are an issue that is more relevant to women than they are to men. That is not to say that men can’t get frustrated with flyaway hairs surrounding their face, because I’m sure it’s happened to some poor bloke out there; generally speaking, … More Tired of unruly flyaways? Read this
I have had long hair for a few years now, and when I say long, I mean it hits just about halfway down my ass. It’s long enough that it gets caught in my pants when I pull them up after relieving myself, and as much as I appreciate and enjoy having long hair, there … More Long hair? Try these styles to keep it out of your face
While I am unable to recall the exact age I was when I got my ears pierced, I think I was somewhere around the age of ten. My mom took me to Claire’s (lol) in our local mall to get the job done, and I had a piercing in each ear for many years. When … More Pierce your ears at home with this neat little tool
I truly pity people with allergies and sensitivities to fragrance. I know a few people who are seriously affected by perfumes and body sprays; because I am someone who enjoys drowning myself in all things pleasant-smelling, I genuinely feel sorry for folks who aren’t able to dabble in the fragrance realm. They’re arguably better off … More Looking for a lighter signature scent? Look no further
I think I’ve mentioned this at least once before in a post, but occasionally, I enjoy perusing through BuzzFeed articles listing new and popular products that are usually available for purchase via Amazon. A lot of the time, the products in question are ones I personally wouldn’t use, but every now and then, one appears … More Get ahead of dry skin with this killer cream
I have always had what would likely be considered relatively thin eyebrows. I probably always will, and I think this may be a result of serious over-plucking when I was a teenager. I am so, so sorry for what I did to you, eyebrows. Despite my foolishness in my youth, I’ve always liked the look … More Looking to spruce up your eyebrows? Read this
Quite a while ago now, I wrote a post about oil pulling. If you aren’t familiar with the practice, feel free to read that post, which I tagged. But, in essence, it involves putting coconut oil in your mouth for about 20 minutes daily, with the oil ‘pulling’ out toxins, bacteria, staining, etc. In retrospect, … More Does oil pulling actually work? Yes, it does
I wrote a post a short while ago discussing something known as oil pulling. I had never heard of it prior to a friend telling me about it, and because my teeth have taken a bit of a hit with my health over the past year, I was more than willing to try just about … More So, does oil pulling actually work?
I haven’t exactly kept my return to rugby after a ten-year hiatus a secret here on my blog, but allow me to remind you in the unlikely event you have forgotten. I played for roughly six years, starting in high school and playing for a couple of years after that, stopped for about ten years, … More Looking for some sports gear? Look no further than Iroqit
If you were to ask Google the question posed in the title of today’s post, it would answer you with two to three days as being the reasonable frequency to wash one’s hair. This seems like an adequate and relatively normal answer, and I would wager most people abide by this timeframe, give or take … More How often should you be washing your hair?
In conversation with someone recently, I was presented with a term I had never heard of before. Called oil pulling, the person I was speaking with recommended it to me because I was telling them about how I’ve recently started to have some issues with my own teeth in the context of staining. I was … More What the heck is oil pulling?
Any woman who plays the game of rugby can arguably relate to the inevitable struggle that seems to present itself when it comes to finding a hairstyle that holds up to the roughness and toughness of the game. Depending on the length of your hair, trying to determine a hairstyle that will not only stay … More Rugby hairstyles for women: what’s your go-to?
I’ve been using beef tallow as a moisturizer for my face for a few months now. The specific product I use is called For the Face and it is made by Tallow Twins, two sisters who are local to me that I’ve known my entire life. I will be transparent and admit I was very … More What’s with the beef tallow hate?
For the final installment in our Gua Sha post series, I figure it would be helpful to discuss how to go about making use of one. Thus far, we have discussed the origins of the tool, as well as the benefits it can offer with regular use, so I think it makes sense to conclude … More Here’s how to use a Gua Sha
Yesterday’s post focused on the concept of a Gua Sha in addition to its history and a general overview of some of the ways in which it is commonly used. As I said, I wasn’t too savvy on the use of a Gua Sha or the benefits it offers with consistent use, so I wanted … More What sorts of benefits does a Gua Sha offer?
Please do not fret if you read the title of today’s post and felt your eyebrows creep into your hairline as a result of your surprise. I wouldn’t think that the term Gua Sha is one with a universal understanding, but, because it has and continues to gain tremendous popularity within the beauty community, I … More What the heck is a Gua Sha?
Last one, I promise. In all seriousness, though, I do hope that this miniseries regarding how to take the best care of your hair possible has provided some useful information to someone out there. I figured I was relatively savvy when it came to haircare knowledge, but I’ve learned a thing or two from writing … More Read this to learn how to give your hair its best life (part three)
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