Favorite Hair Products and Tips for Healthier Hair
I am super passionate about hair and always changing up my hair style, colors, cuts- everything! In this post, I wanted to lay out all my favorite hair products as well as tips for healthier hair. When you are treating your hair with a lot of heat and coloring it a lot- your hair can easily become damaged, but I have been using the best products from T3 that help to prevent excess heat damage and give me the best curls and styles! T3 has always been my go-to for hair tools, brushes, and more and I am so excited that they just launched their new heat ID line of products.
Lucea ID– This straightener is so amazing. Not only is it so pretty with the white and rose gold, but it is also a “smart” straightener. Through T3’s new heatID system, you can input information regarding your hair type, texture, length, color treatment and it will give you your heatID number. This setting allows you to straighten your hair with less heat damage. How cool right?!
Curl ID– The curl ID is made with the same heatID technology. This curling iron makes the absolute best loose curls. And now, with the heatID you know you won’t be overexposing your hair to heat damage.
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Hair mask– I have been using this hair mask lately and really like it! It helps to remove any build-up of products in my hair and leaves it more refreshed and smooth.
Conditioning Mask– This mask is really nice for the end of the shower, I leave it in for ten minutes. It makes my hair so soft and hydrated.
Damage Repair Protectant – after my hair has dried for around 10 minutes, I will add in this leave-in conditioner/heat protectant before I blow dry. This product is really light weight and protects your hair from heat and damage.
Hair Oil– This hair oil from Ouai is so nice and definitely a favorite. I rub this into my hands and then add it to the ends of my curls for a little shine and moisture.
I really like this hairspray! It is so light but has amazing hold. It works great for the loose curls.
Ouai Dry Shampoo– This is one of my favorite new dry shampoos! It smells amazing and is perfect for in-between washes.
How to Create Loose Curls
First, I split my hair off into sections: top and bottom. You can clip your hair up with these clips– they don’t dent your hair which is so nice while styling.
On the very, very top layer I use the curling iron as a wand, and just wrap the curls around the barrel. This gives the curls a fresh, bouncy, and beachy curl. The variation it adds to the overall look is really nice!
Lastly, I run my fingers through my hair and shake from the root to create volume and spray again to hold everything in place!
New Youtube Video
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale began today for everyone to shop! This sale begins now and will go all the way until August 30th. The sale is amazing because it is all new fall items and tons of items that never go on sale- all at AMAZING prices. These are the best price points you will see on some of these items all year long. Some of my favorites are the T3 products, the blow dryer, curling iron, and brush set. Also- the fall shoes in the sale are so cute this year. So many cute booties, combat boots, and tall boots that you can wear so many different ways this fall and winter. In beauty, the GloPro Microneedling kit is so awesome. This tool helps fight fine lines and wrinkles and also really helps your serums and creams soak into your skin. I also love the Charlotte Tilbury lip set. I wear the Pillow Talk liner all the time and it is the perfect pinky neutral. Shop them all below!
I recently did a YouTube video haul on Walmart pieces! It was really fun to explore all the clothes they have! There really are so many cute pieces at so many different price points. They even carry designer items. I had so much fun picking out some trendy and basic pieces to style this week. Here are some of my favorite Walmart style picks. Overall, I really liked most pieces but I will list some of my favorites below.
Blue Floral Dress– I really loved this dress! It was a really good fit and the the quality was amazing. This was something that looked like I got it off of revolve! SO cute for date night.
Pink Dress – The pink dress was also very pretty. It would be perfect with the white heels for a wedding, bridal shower, or event (one day). The back was really pretty and low and I loved the length too.
White Bodysuit– This bodysuit was actually super flattering! The material is a little thicker so it is very slimming.
Frayed Jeans – These jeans are really cute and flattering! They are a little thicker but still have a lot of stretch too! The frayed edges are a nice detail as well.
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has begun and there are so many great pieces to shop at some great prices. A lot of items are new fall items just at a discounted price- which is so awesome. I wanted to share some men’s Nordstrom Sale picks that Michael really liked from the sale. There are great pieces for men, kids, home, everything!
Santal Cologne – Michael really likes this cologne. It is a great scent and is not too overpowering. It is on sale and comes in a set.
White Tennis Shoes– There are some great tennis shoes as a part of the sale. This is a great time to get some new shoes for fall that will go with everything. Michael really liked these Stan Smith shoes as well as these shoes with a nice leather trim.
Golf Shirts – You can never have enough golf shirts! There are some great athletic wear pieces as a part of the sale so it is definitely a good time stock up on some of his favorites like this one!
Sweatshirts– There are also some really nice sweatshirts as a part of the sale. Nordstrom has great men’s pieces that are really nice but still casual like this hooded sweatshirt! The color is really nice too!
Overall, there are some great pieces for men in the sale. Now is a good time to stock up on basics and fresh pieces for the fall!
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale began today! This sale begins now and will go all the way until August 30th. The sale is amazing because it is all new fall items and tons of items that never go on sale- all at AMAZING prices. These are the best price points you will see on some of these items all year long. You will be able to shop the sale on a specific day, depending on your Nordstrom membership level. If you are unsure what your status is, just login in to your nordstrom account on their website and it will tell you when you are able to start shopping the sale. Card holders are able to shop sooner. Additionally, you can see all the items available to shop now on their website. So start saving items you like to your wish list now!
August 4th- Icon status Nordstrom members can shop
August 7th- Ambassador status members can shop
August 10th-Influencer status members can shop
August 13th- Insider status members can shop
August 19th- 30th –Sale opens to all shoppers
Below, are some items that I have my eye on already from the sale! You can easily add them to your wishlist from the links below! Then you can shop whenever your day to shop arrives. Barefoot dreams blankets are always hot sellers, as well as the Ugg slippers, high waisted leggings, and so much more. You will find all these items at incredible prices.
My loungewear brand, Good To Be just launched a new collection of pieces! These are all pieces designed with YOU in mind that will hopefully encourage you to live a live you love, and inspire a positive mindset. These new pieces are available to shop this weekend only (Friday through Sunday at midnight est)! We sell them in a pre-order fashion so each pieces is designed and made just for you! These pieces are also SO soft and cozy- perfect for lounging at home (since we are doing a lot more of that lately). I hope you enjoy these pieces!
Be Good Do Good Tee– I love this white tee! It is a white on white design so it is very light and simplistic. It is a unisex tee so it is loose fitting and so soft! It is slightly see-through but nothing too crazy! You’ll love this tee paired with biker shorts or leggings!
Make It Happen Tee– This tee has such a great message- a reminder to go after your goals, and whatever it is in your life that you want to “make it happen”. The front says Good To Be and the back says “Make it happen everyday”. This tee is unisex, really soft, and a thicker material. So cute with sweatpants!
Make It Happen Crewneck– The Make it Happen crewneck is the same design as the tee! It is super soft on the inside and a unisex fit.
Green GTB Tee- This tee is also a unisex fit and a super soft material! The color is so pretty in person and will brighten up your day!
Good To Be Zip Up– This zip up is insanely soft! You will never want to take it off. The zip-up is a women’s fit and true to size. Size up if you want it oversized!
*Please wash tee shirts separately as they can bleed.
I saw this recipe for donut holes on TikTok and it only takes two ingredients! So, I knew it would be easy and probably taste so good! Check out the recipe below!
Here is What you Need for Donut Holes
Pancake mix of your choice (Birch Benders is what we use)
Take your pancake mix and measure out two cups and add to a bowl
Add in 1/2 cup of water
Roll the dough into small donut holes
Place them spread apart on the cookie sheet
Bake them for 10 minutes
Roll in powdered sugar
Enjoy!!
I wanted to try out a bunch of recipes from different TikTok videos- and they were so good! This one for mini pancake cereal was so easy and so good! It is like you are making pancakes but lots of mini ones. There are also so many different toppings you can add to your mini pancakes that would be fun to try. Kids really love this recipe too. Here is the recipe for the mini pancake cereal!
Here is What you Need for Mini Pancake Cereal
Pancake mix of your choice (Birch Bendersis what we use)
Prepare your pancake mixaccording to the directions on the box. You don’t want it too runny or it won’t set well.
Heat a pan on the stove and add some cooking oil.
While pan is heating, pour your batter into the empty condiment bottle. Alternatively, use a ziplock bag: cut a tiny hole on an angle in the bottom corner of the bag to pipe out the batter.
Then, squeeze small dots of batter onto your greased pan. You will cook until the tops form bubbles and look set/dry. Flip and cook on the other side.
Put them in a bowl and top with syrup, agave, butter, or fruit (really any topping of your choice)
Enjoy!!
These cookies from Levain Bakery are legendary! Whenever we visit New York, we have to stop at the bakery for these cookies. Now, their recipe has made its way to TikTok. These cookies are seriously the best! So soft, gooey, and tasty!
Here is What you Need to Make your Own Levain Bakery Cookies
Combine butter, brown sugar, and sugar until it is nice and creamy.
Then, you will take your eggs and add them one by one to the mixture. Make sure you fully mix each egg in before you add another.
Stir in flours, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
Mix only until each item is fully mixed in.
Then, stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.
Once you have your dough, form it into large balls and place on cookie sheet.
The dough makes 8 large cookies.
Bake for 9-12 minutes or until golden.
Let them rest for at least 10 minutes.
I wanted to try out a bunch of recipes from different TikTok videos- and they were so good! This one for fried pickles. These are such a good snack that you can make pretty quickly in an air fryer or the oven.
