~Girly thread~

[Perpetual Indulgence]

I fell off the wagon and went tanning. 8 minutes. Quick and easy route...to damaged skin.

 

[randycaver]

I tried the Jergens stuff, but it ended up getting really streaky after a few weeks of using it.

yeah, i really think that stuff kind of sucks. you have to wait and let it dry.. and f you don't it streaks.

 

[misscelestia]

I fell off the wagon and went tanning. 8 minutes. Quick and easy route...to damaged skin.

I'm tempted to go tanning, just a few times, until summer gets fully underway here. I have only tanned ONCE, and it was ages ago - how often should I go and how long should I stay in if I just want to be un-ghostly, and not actually TAN? I'm so ignorant about tanning - I never thought I'd ever want to tan.....

 

[randycaver]

they give you instructions at the tanning place, and if you've not been tanning in a bit then definitely adhere to their instructions. you'll only go a few mins a time at first every other day or every day, depends.. but you have to go semi regularly to keep the white away

 

[Mariposa]

*bump*

I just recently got a very drastic haircut. :D I hate the few pics I took of it, but think the cut Meg Ryan had a couple years back. It is just above my chin, with layers to my cheeks.

I can still blowdry it straight but it's fun to wear it curly because the natural curl has come out SO much.

Anyone have any recommendations for a curling lotion that will keep it from frizzing and not make my curls crispy? Nothing too heavy or oily, and price is not really an object if it's a superior product.

The only other makeup I'm wearing right now is Clinique Almost Lipstick in "Black Honey" - I'm getting kinda freckled and even powder looks ridiculous. Black Honey looks weird in the tube, but it looks sheer and neutral on.

 

[DG]

I have spirally curly hair and I search for good hair products.

I happen to LOVE LOVE LOVE garnier fructese Curling Spray Gel, its cheap maybe $2.89, has a wonderful smell, makes my hair curly without making it hard and stiff, and it also works on frizz.

Try it, I live by it.

Now that its Summer and entirely too humid here in Boston I bought one more additional product to helo combat the the frizz from humidity and its Pantenes new line of products that cater to types of hair like curly, straight, wavy, blah blah. It is for curly hair and its a spray bottle that gets rid of frizz but not the curl. Its a curl enhancing spray and works very well. I only use that on very humid days though. That is like $3.00 i think. DO NOT buy the Pantene curling milk though...it just weighs your hair down

I have bought all the name brands like Redken etc etc but truly love the Garnier curling spray gel the most

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/mixwell99/Bassmint at Red Door/IMG_0939.jpg

^ see no frizz, just curl :D

 

[DG]

Has anyone tried Veet "down there" LOL.

 

[km267]

i have wavy hair that gets curly if i "coax" it... i love garnier fructis soft curl cream (only use a little bit or thiings can get gross). it makes my hair less frizzy and holds the curl a little with no crunch.
when i'm feeling au naturel i use a little aloe vera gel to hold/moisterize my hair.
a great place to go for curly hair product recommendations is this board: naturallycurly.

 

[DG]

^ Have you tried the curl spray gel, it works way better than the soft curl cream (on my hair at least) :D I Garnier!!!

 

[Mariposa]

I stuck a quarter size of unscented Lubriderm in it today.

Loving the results.

I will try the other stuff and see how this goes in the wind here... but for now... damn for the first time in forever I love my hair!

 

[km267]

^ Have you tried the curl spray gel, it works way better than the soft curl cream (on my hair at least) :D I Garnier!!!

i used the spray gel once or twice (actually i bought it the night before i got married in FL, forgot to bring hair products, lol), then it must have gotten too hot or something in my bag (?), and it turned all thick and opaque and wouldn't squirt anymore. i'll have to buy a fresh one and give it another try!

 

[poopie]

i just recently started wearing my hair curly-ish.

it's grown out a bit, and my natural waviness has some curl.

i've been using redken's freshculrs leave-in treatment. it's a bit heavy, but b/c my hair is so short, it really works for me.

i then use physique's curling mousse while my ahir is still wet. it's best to let my hair air-dry for about 15 minutes and then blow-dry, but who's got that kinda time?!

the mousse can make my hair a li'l crispy, but it's fina if i blow-dry is out.

congrats, btw, mariposa on your new hair.

let's see some pics, lady!

 

[djwhirlpool]

I just bought that dove energy glow lotion. It's a self tanning lotion basically. I thought the glow would by subtle, but it actually made me look tan. I think it works better if you already have some color and it excentuates it.

Has anyone else tried this stuff?

 

[Mariposa]

Thanks ladies. I'm sure I'll take some pics at the Pride Parade this weekend. :D Everyone at work who's noticed it loves it.

I haven't found the Garnier stuff at my local drugstores yet, but I'm making a Target run tomorrow. It should be there.

There's really low humidity where I live (thank fucking GOD) - my beloved Oscar Blandi Jasmine Oil is doing me well for now, but it doesn't enhance the curl at all - just keeps it fresh and not frizzy.

And still loving the Burt's Bees shampoo.

As for sun products - I burn, then tan (2 burns already this season 8) ) so I have been applying of all things, generic Walgreens Aloe Vera with Vitamin E and Tea Tree Oil. Now that I'm almost done peeling I am a nice color but wtf am I doing to my poor skin. At least I've been protecting my face. Poopie, I saw your cute little burned booty Try the Walgreens stuff, it feels great.

I do recommend any of the Neutrogena hypo-allergenic SPF 30+ products that use zinc oxide rather than chemical sunscreens. And not everyone likes the Mystic Tan or Magic Tan thing, but it's worked well for me - remember to go in clean and exfoliated first, and use the scrub brush for fingernails and toes!

 

[chrissie]

I finally found good tops that fit me relatively well and aren't too styled! ESPRIT Although I wish it was a bit smaller but the top is already XS! And I could only find the XS in the one cut/color. I'll have to go back for more

 

[starlightgemini]

I have spirally curly hair and I search for good hair products.

I happen to LOVE LOVE LOVE garnier fructese Curling Spray Gel, its cheap maybe $2.89, has a wonderful smell, makes my hair curly without making it hard and stiff, and it also works on frizz.

Try it, I live by it.

most def

i swear by it tool. the whole garnier fructis line actually. the smell is amazing, and the curling spray gel is the BEST product i've ever used, and i've tried almost EVERY product out there meant for curly hair. and this is the one i've stuck with the longest. every so often i'll try something new, but you better believe i always have a bottle of garnier fructis curling spray gel laying around in my bathroom!

 

[fairnymph]

Clinique Almost Lipstick in "Black Honey"

This is my favourite lipstick ever, it's just the best shade the sheerness is awesome.

Which BB shampoo are you using, there are like 3 of them. Have you tried their conditioner?

I tried the grapefruit shampoo, it was fine, but nothing special imo.

 

[jaymie]

has anyone heard of grape fruit seed extract? You can find it in any natural foods store and the brand I use is from NutriBiotic called GSE. It's about 20 dollars for a bottle of 4 fl. oz, but it will last for atleast three months of everyday use. I've been using it on my face for about a month now and my skin has only been clearer while fasting. Check it out, it has many many uses and it is natural, not harsh at all and very safe...

http://www.pureliquidgold.com/eczemaesoriasis.htm

Also, does anyone ever do coffee scrubs? I've been making up batches for girlfriends of mine. I've yet to hear their opinions on it, but I absolutely love it. It really smoothes out your skin. I mix up different shower soaps with it, essential oils, honey, and apricot kernel oil as well as a few other secret ingredients. It's great if you work at a coffee shop because the grinds are free, but I know some places put theirs out for gardeners or whoever. If you don't mind washing thoroughly after and smelling just a bit like coffee than it's great, but yes it is messy and if you hate the smell of coffee than it's probably not going to be very fun.

Anyways, just something I thought I'd share.

 

[Chase6605]

I just now saw this and I would like to share some secrets...

1. I use a schick Quattro men's razor, it works better than anything I've ever used. (most men's razors do)
2. I put A&D ointment (diaper rash ointment for chafed skin) on my legs, armpits, bikini area after I've shaved. I hardly ever get razor burn and it makes your skin SOOOO soft after it's dried.
3. If I do happen to get razor burn...believe it or not arm and hammer deodorant with baking soda or secret deodorant helps to make it go away and stop the burn. (sometimes it burns worse only for a second) Just rub a good layer of it on and wait.
4. For those of you who have really curly, frizzy, dried out, and brittle hair. I've found that if I only shampoo every other shower and only use conditioner on the ones where I don't shampoo it helps out a lot! (Aussie is an awesome brand for this particular hair type)
5. I also part my hair or put my hair where I want it before I get into the shower and brush the conditioner through my hair and am very careful not to mess it up when I rinse it out. Then, when I get out I shake my head a bit and put some defrizz solution (I use zero-frizz) on my hair and maybe use a defuser blowdryer on the cool setting. Your curls are less frizzy when you don't brush them out!!!
6. I use Acne Free for my face...it's a generic Pro-Active that you can get at wally world (Walmart) that works just as good. (It might make you break out a little more for the first couple of weeks because it is cleansing your pores and bringing everything to the surface) I have not had any "break-outs" except for one zit here and there since I switched to this stuff.
7. It's important to get a good diet and rest to maintain a young look! I eat a lot of fruits and veggies because it's good for the skin and I use "Bach's stress remedy" It's a herbal (flower essence) liquid that you take at night before you go to bed. It helps you to fall asleep and have a good nights sleep without making you feel tired and groggy in the morning. (you should be able to find it at any health store)
8. Last but not least...I use Palmer's stretch mark concentrated cream on all body parts that might later in life sag (neck, breasts, triceps, etc.) because it has collagen and elastin in it which helps to keep your skin tight. Also...wear sunblock, a good tan isn't worth aging before you're 30, but that's up to you.

 

[Dtergent]

Recently I've been using Jason 100% Jojoba Oil as Moisturizer, and Weleda Rosemary Shampoo and Stimulating Tonic for the hair (with pepper extract, well, I don't really know how it translates, it's in Italian).

I've also been using Weleda Calendula Massage Oil in lieu of body lotion. It works much better and just kind of disappears.