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[euphoria]

What are they like on your skin? I've always imagined oils to be really slimy and taking ages to dry before you can get dressed, which is why I haven't used an oil so far.

Oh, no, just don't use a lot of it. Oils are what moisturize your skin. Don't like lube yourself up, but it absorbs quickly if you just do a little bit.

 

[chrissie]

i'm not sure how long ago they changed the formula. the last time i bought it was a year or two ago, so it may not have been that the bottle i got was the new scent. i'm going to have to check it out anyway, i don't think they put a seal on it in the store. we'll see

 

[TINK]

well I am back after a tiny break. I didn't get my nails done but I did get some pretty color in my hair

 

[Perpetual Indulgence]

I like it

 

[TINK]

Thanks PI. Its an aline and in the back the a shape is dyed pink along with the front. We must have cut like 3-4 inches off the back. Must be some sorta I'm single again mid-life crisis. Lol

 

[AmorRoark]

I just wanted to say I cut over a foot of hair off and I feel amazing. The gradual grow made me not realize how much weight I was carrying around. Plus it takes me about 1/3 of the time to make my hair look good. Win-win!

 

[Samadhi]

I know the feeling so well, Amy

 

[euphoria]

well I am back after a tiny break. I didn't get my nails done but I did get some pretty color in my hair

i love this haircut and color

 

[Perpetual Indulgence]

ordered

 

[AmorRoark]

I think I've posted this before but I have a serious issue with my hair.

I have majorly thick & wavy hair so it's a pain in the ass to wash every day and I don't like to because I know it's bad for my hair BUT my hair near my roots gets oily within seemingly a couple hours after washing it... like sometimes it looks like I didn't wash it that day or even the day before kinda oily. I've tried the 'you're over-washing it' or 'you're over-conditioning it' theories but nothing seems to change. I've tried different shampoos, hot oil cleansers, not straightening, not putting it up, drying it right after the shower, not drying it with a hairdryer at all etc. I feel like I've tried it all! I know some of it is stress but there isn't much I can do about that besides more yoga.

Does anybody have any suggestions of possible solutions and/or products that worked for them with a similar problem?

 

[ocean]

^I recently was told about some dry shampoo but can't remember the name of it. I will do some hunting and if I find it will post about it for you.

I've been sick and one night was bored out of my mind and played with makeup....I wear the same colors ALL the time....so I used some colors I don't typically use....gold tones, greens- results here.....I felt very hookerish since I don't do my eyes like this anymore But it was fun!

NSFW:

Before Mascara:

After Mascara:

 

[footscrazy]

I LOVE those eyes Ocean! I wish my hand was so steady putting on liquid eyeliner.

AmorRoark I was thinking dry shampoo as well. Talcum powder works too and is cheaper, I often use it for my fringe because it gets oily quicker than the rest of my hair. I just put a light sprinkle on my hand and stroke it in - it's really amazing for making oilyness disappear. Just don't use too much or it looks like you're going gray.

 

[AmorRoark]

I've tried dry shampoo in the past but it didn't work so I guess I was dragging my feet in trying it. Thanks guys.

Also, ocean, those eyes are awesome!!!!

 

[joannie_mhm]

Dry shampoo is the shiznit.

I have really straight, quite thin hair, which gets super fluffy when washed, meaning my fringe (bangs!) doesn't sit like it should. About a year ago I discovered if I dry shampoo my clean fringe, brush it out, then wet and blow dry, it's got the grit it needs to style properly.

Also, not having to wash after working out rocks.

 

[poopie]

Tresemme has a dry shampoo foam that isn't bad, but I only use that when my hair is already curly. It gets my hair too wet.

My fave dry shampoo, hands down? Oscar Blandi. It's an aerosol spray. Absolutely perfect for directing at oily roots. Bonus: it gives you a touch of volume. I had gotten it through Ulta with my rewards, so I only had a 3oz. spray, but I loved it (it's, uh...not cheap.). Fortunately, my hair rarely needs it.

 

[chrissie]

when i had blonde hair i used baby powder (this was over 10 years ago) and it worked pretty well.

 

[CHiLD-0F-THE-BEAT]

I also use dry shampoo and love it. I have dark hair, so I generally use one with a slight brown tinge to it to avoid the powdery white look. I generally use it the second day after washing my hair, as my hair usually starts to get a little oily at the roots at that point.

I have another video up, too! This one's another Get Ready With Me style from when I went to a Melbourne Cup function earlier this week. Take a look at my new dresssss!

 

[Samadhi]

Joey Jo Jo - i tried the dry shampoo you sent me and it gave me dry scalp I also guess that my hair doesn't get oily very quickly. I'm allowed to sit in the shower, so have a plastic stool in their. It means I can shampoo/condition my hair, shave my legs & underarms, wash/exfoliate my face and generally just let the jets of warm water hit my lower back.

I straightened my hair yesterday as well, so i'm feeling a little more human now too I also found a mobile beauty therapist who waxed my eyebrows and top lip BEAUTIFULLY, so i think i'll actually use her instead of my city girl. She also gave me a fantastic pedi (candy apple red on my toes always makes me feel better), and it was SO cost effective. I honestly can't think of anything nicer than having waxing done in my own home :D I really can't describe how much better i felt after a wax/pedi - it really hit home that those are the things that make me feel good - i don't really care about clothes/shoes/make up... but looking after my skin/hair/nails and generally feeling pampered are the things that are my soul food. Only 4 more weeks of this...

 

[tackyspiral]

i quit using shampoo now i only use conditioner and my hair is actually way nicer and cleaner and less greasy

after showering i use brocato leave in conditioner and morroccan oil (expensive but totally worth it) and again completely counter intuitive but leaves hair nice and not greasy and definatly easier to brush ... my hair tends to knot really bad

i am gonna get my highlights redone soon... yay

 

[Perpetual Indulgence]

OPI Skyfall

I went 6 weeks without a pedicure...never again! WTF was I thinking? Although my feet are clad in boots, I have the need for pretty feet. Hmmm, my friend was running behind and her polish job reflects this. For $30 I cannot complain.