Well, good news girls! I just got done dyeing my hair blonde from a box... AND IT WORKED! I was sooo nervous seeing as how so many people said they had bad experiences but I had to check for myself. I know I can't afford to really go to a salon to get my hair done.. I know I used to go to a nice salon and get my entire head done and it was normally over 200.00 and I just can't afford that!
I am a natural blonde. I was a bright blonde with many different colors of blonde in my hair. But, of course as I got older decided I wanted to be a brunette.. so the first time I got it done by my hair stylist and then decided to do it on my own through box dye. I never had any issues, I actually used a blonde dye (2 boxes) on my brown hair and it didn't do anything but it also didn't turn me orange or anything. Then I finally went back to blonde (whole different story). But my color has faded over the year and I wanted to just go a little brighter and happier blonde I guess, I felt after all that brunette my blonde had darkened and I was bored so out to walmart I went and bought a box of blonde dye!!!
I used Garnier Frutis (however you spell it). It was only maybe a shade or two lighter/brighter than what I had in my hair or my natural color I suppose. I followed the directions and mixed it. Then into my hair it went... I didn't use the entire bottle. I had some left and my hair is a little past my shoulders. I left it on for about 30 min, I wanted to make sure it had time to soak in and suggested time is 25-30 min. My hair was saturated but not soaking or dripping. I washed it out and then left the conditioner in for maybe 3-5 min even though they say you only need 2-3 min. I towel dried for a few min and then blow dried because I was so anxious to make sure I wasn't coppery, orange, green, or any other funky colors. To me, I didn't notice really any change. The color my hair was, was a dirty/dark blonde I guess. My parents do see the difference though so I'm assuming it is just the lighting and the fact that (of course) it doesn't look exactly like the box. BUT low and behold I did go into different lighting and see that IT IS lighter. My parents say it's pretty close to the box color and best of all not any funky colors!!!! My mom says it looks very natural which is an even better thing. So... lucky for me I didn't have a horrible or trumatic experience and will most likely stick with Garnier for my future hair colors. I wish you the best of luck in ALL of your hair coloring adventures and hope this helps some of you all! :)
XOXO
Blonde Bitch
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
Product Review - Maybelline Baby Lips
I don't know about you all but I know my lips are constantly rough and scratchy feeling. I have struggled and still struggle to find something to help with it! So this is my review from experience with Maybelline's Baby Lips Chapstick! I purchased the quenched one.
The packaging is super cute on these! I love the colors and even the size is kinda cute. They are monstrous but yet aren't teeny tiny either. I noticed some of them came with a little bonus of tint but personally if I want lip color I go for my lipstick or gloss. I did notice that only two of them had sunscreen which I look for in a Chapstick.. The peppermint and quenched. I'm not a huge fan of flavors so I went with quenched and it was no color added.
Using the product it isn't super greasy and it doesn't feel like I've put much on either. I almost feel as it soaks in almost immediately. It does add a shine though. I do like it and it does keep them not as cracked feeling for a while but have to reapply throughout the day. It def is not all 8 hours as advertised. I like it so far and would buy again!
The packaging is super cute on these! I love the colors and even the size is kinda cute. They are monstrous but yet aren't teeny tiny either. I noticed some of them came with a little bonus of tint but personally if I want lip color I go for my lipstick or gloss. I did notice that only two of them had sunscreen which I look for in a Chapstick.. The peppermint and quenched. I'm not a huge fan of flavors so I went with quenched and it was no color added.
Using the product it isn't super greasy and it doesn't feel like I've put much on either. I almost feel as it soaks in almost immediately. It does add a shine though. I do like it and it does keep them not as cracked feeling for a while but have to reapply throughout the day. It def is not all 8 hours as advertised. I like it so far and would buy again!
Thursday, January 3, 2013
New Years
Well for starters it's 2013!!! Still doesn't feel like it though... but HAPPY NEW YEARS! Now let's get on with it....
How many of us say "new year, new me" or make resolutions... but how many of us actually stick to them? I know I don't. It's a great idea, but let's face it.. In reality it never actually happens or works. We set out with the idea that we are going to change who we are or silly things that we don't like (that we said for months already we were gonna change) but what makes the new year hype so much different? Is it because it's a new beginning? Is it because it's tradition and everyone does it? Or is it just because we like to lie to ourselves and feel like we might accomplish that goal that has sat there for months? Who knows.
Change isn't just about what time of year it is. You, as a person are changing all year round even if you don't realize it. Just because things look the same now doesn't mean in a year or five years it will look that way. Time flies and we don't really even notice half the time. The days seem so long but looking back it seems so short. Goals shouldn't be set just because it's a new time. Set them ALL the time. You're never too late to accomplish something. Have hopes, have dreams, have fears, but be realistic with yourself too. That's always important. Reality isn't always fun but it's the truth, and it's okay to be caught up in a dream at times too.
So ladies and gents, stop lying to yourself and complaining if you don't want to make the effort to change it. Be determined, and make this another fabulous year! I mean after all we did survive the end of the world... :)
How many of us say "new year, new me" or make resolutions... but how many of us actually stick to them? I know I don't. It's a great idea, but let's face it.. In reality it never actually happens or works. We set out with the idea that we are going to change who we are or silly things that we don't like (that we said for months already we were gonna change) but what makes the new year hype so much different? Is it because it's a new beginning? Is it because it's tradition and everyone does it? Or is it just because we like to lie to ourselves and feel like we might accomplish that goal that has sat there for months? Who knows.
Change isn't just about what time of year it is. You, as a person are changing all year round even if you don't realize it. Just because things look the same now doesn't mean in a year or five years it will look that way. Time flies and we don't really even notice half the time. The days seem so long but looking back it seems so short. Goals shouldn't be set just because it's a new time. Set them ALL the time. You're never too late to accomplish something. Have hopes, have dreams, have fears, but be realistic with yourself too. That's always important. Reality isn't always fun but it's the truth, and it's okay to be caught up in a dream at times too.
So ladies and gents, stop lying to yourself and complaining if you don't want to make the effort to change it. Be determined, and make this another fabulous year! I mean after all we did survive the end of the world... :)
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