The Beauty Thread

[Boiler 45,733]

Sounds logical, you may need to remind me or suggests somewhere better to spend the winter.

[laylalex 7,293]

39 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Sounds logical, you may need to remind me or suggests somewhere better to spend the winter.

Putting the reminder in my calendar for October 15, which seems a reasonable time.

 

It's lovely here in winter.  A little grey, but generally not any cooler than mid 50s during the day.

 

Anyone have any leave-in conditioner recommendations? I feel like I need more moisture. I have normal hair, no scalp issues, but I haven't had a haircut in 5 months! While I don't have split ends, the last 3 inches or so are really dry. My hair is almost waist-length now, which is absurd. I dithered about getting a cut, and then the salons closed again, so I'm stuck, and I don't have the courage to DIY this sort of thing. I use Keratase Elixir Ultime hair oil all over, but I need a boost for the ends.

[TBoneTX 45,598]

3 hours ago, laylalex said:

My hair is almost waist-length now, which is absurd.

Waist-length blonde or near-blonde female hair is never absurd.

[NikLR 13,228]

15 hours ago, Boiler said:

Has anybody else bought COSTCO Coconut Oil?

To feed to the dog. 

[NikLR 13,228]

6 hours ago, laylalex said:

Putting the reminder in my calendar for October 15, which seems a reasonable time.

 

It's lovely here in winter.  A little grey, but generally not any cooler than mid 50s during the day.

 

Anyone have any leave-in conditioner recommendations? I feel like I need more moisture. I have normal hair, no scalp issues, but I haven't had a haircut in 5 months! While I don't have split ends, the last 3 inches or so are really dry. My hair is almost waist-length now, which is absurd. I dithered about getting a cut, and then the salons closed again, so I'm stuck, and I don't have the courage to DIY this sort of thing. I use Keratase Elixir Ultime hair oil all over, but I need a boost for the ends.

Watch Brad Mondo. He has a method for at home haircut. It's really not bad and you can cut off the bottom 3-5. 

[Boiler 45,733]

17 minutes ago, NikLR said:

To feed to the dog. 

You need to be more imaginative.

[NikLR 13,228]

Just now, Boiler said:

You need to be more imaginative.

Well i only did it for 3 months, didnt see an improvement in his coat and switched to fish oils. 

 

I personally use argan oil. It's more hydrating I feel and is absorbed vs sitting on top. I can only compare how my hands feel touching both. 

[GetOutside 164]

17 hours ago, laylalex said:

Putting the reminder in my calendar for October 15, which seems a reasonable time.

 

It's lovely here in winter.  A little grey, but generally not any cooler than mid 50s during the day.

 

Anyone have any leave-in conditioner recommendations? I feel like I need more moisture. I have normal hair, no scalp issues, but I haven't had a haircut in 5 months! While I don't have split ends, the last 3 inches or so are really dry. My hair is almost waist-length now, which is absurd. I dithered about getting a cut, and then the salons closed again, so I'm stuck, and I don't have the courage to DIY this sort of thing. I use Keratase Elixir Ultime hair oil all over, but I need a boost for the ends.

I have my hair license so I’ve tried all sorts of hair products including leave in conditioners. My absolute favorite that I use on my own hair  is “it’s a 10” brand - “potion 10” miracle leave in conditioner. It’s in a blue and white bottle. second favorite is Pravana- intense therapy leave in treatment. Also blue spray bottle .

Edited July 18, 2020 by Jsg2016

[Boiler 45,733]

You need a license to have hair, that would explain it.

[laylalex 7,293]

19 minutes ago, Jsg2016 said:

I have my hair license so I’ve tried all sorts of hair products including leave in conditioners. My absolute favorite that I use on my own hair  is “it’s a 10” brand - “potion 10” miracle leave in conditioner. It’s in a blue and white bottle. second favorite is Pravana- intense therapy leave in treatment. Also blue spray bottle .

Thank you! I have used the It's a 10 in the past but completely forgot about it. I'll also look into the Pravana.

14 minutes ago, Boiler said:

You need a license to have hair, that would explain it.

Yes, and they do spot checks. 😛

[TBoneTX 45,598]

14 hours ago, laylalex said:

they do spot checks

And then they make bald comments?   

[laylalex 7,293]

I may have purchased way too much stuff because of the 4x points multiplier event. Could be time for another haul rundown....

 

In the meantime, if anyone has any ideas for what works on maskne, please let me know. 😕 I have a ring of tiny spots around my mouth at the moment, which isn't normal for me. I keep my masks scrupulously clean, and use a new one every time I leave the house. It may be the detergent I'm using (I throw them in with the regular laundry), which is Mrs. Meyers. I let them hang dry, so it's not an issue with fabric softener sheets. I'm wondering if I need to wash these by hand in hot water with something very, very gentle... but has anyone dealt with maskne so far?

[Ahmed&Freda 628]

hmmm this is very entertaining thread.   

 

I'm not very big on makeup and sometimes feel like I have no clue on what I'm doing.  The last few years I have joined subscription services.  My top favorites are birchbox and itsy.   Both give a handful of samples each month anywhere from Shampoo to face care and makeup (I haven't had to buy mascara since joining)  It's opened my eyes to all that is out there other then my normal coconut oil, exfoliator and oil of olay..lol

 

 

[Boiler 45,733]

Just wondered what the going rate for Botox is.

[NikLR 13,228]

15 hours ago, laylalex said:

I may have purchased way too much stuff because of the 4x points multiplier event. Could be time for another haul rundown....

 

In the meantime, if anyone has any ideas for what works on maskne, please let me know. 😕 I have a ring of tiny spots around my mouth at the moment, which isn't normal for me. I keep my masks scrupulously clean, and use a new one every time I leave the house. It may be the detergent I'm using (I throw them in with the regular laundry), which is Mrs. Meyers. I let them hang dry, so it's not an issue with fabric softener sheets. I'm wondering if I need to wash these by hand in hot water with something very, very gentle... but has anyone dealt with maskne so far?

Make sure to use primer even if you're wearing a mask.  They should be washed in hot water or boiled for 30 minutes.  I throw mine in with the whites (even though they're black) and use bleach. 

Alternatively get masks that stick out further from your face.  There are some patterns online if you sew that have the front edge further away.  All of mine are shaped masks not the pleated kind.