Nordstrom Beauty Gift Guide

I am so excited to share with you all some of my Nordstrom Beauty gift ideas! As you all know, I love shopping at Nordstrom. It is such a great way to get all your gifts in one place. They have things for men, women, kids, your home…and so much more. I always especially love the gift sets they put together for the holidays from some amazing brands, like Charlotte Tilbury, Nars, NudeStix, and more! Here are some of my holidays gift finds from Nordstrom!

Pillow Talk Set– Charlotte Tilbury has great sets for the holidays. The pillow talk lip set is the perfect pinky nude color! It is great for everyday wear.

Wander Beauty Eye Gels– This set of under eye gel patches is a perfect stocking stuffer or gift for a girlfriend or sister! I love using these to de-puff in the mornings and give my eyes a little extra glow!

Jo Malone Set– Jo Malone has been one of my favorite fragrances for a long time!! I love the variety of scents from floral to musky, and they wear so well throughout the day. This set has so many great scents and is a great way to test them all out to find your favorites.

Skin Gym Set– This set is a great gift for friends or your mom or sister! I love facial rolling and this jade roller set is so nice for de-puffing and lymphatic drainage. Using rollers like this is a great way to keep your skin in great shape without having to go to a spa all the time!

Sephora is having an amazing sale starting today! Access to the sale is determined on your Beauty Insider Status. So here are the dates based on the different levels:

• VIB Rouge- 20% off October 30-November 9th
• VIB-15% off November 3-9
• Insider- 10% off November 5-9

Keep in mind that anyone can sign up to be an insider! All you have to do is sign up using your email. If you haven’t done it you can click this link here! These sales do not happen often, so if there are products like foundation, skincare, haircare, that you know you always purchase and love, now is the time to stock up while the sale is going on. It is also a great time to try some new products as you won’t find a better deal than now! Here are some of my favorites based on categories. These are all products that I use daily and have loved for a while. There are also some products that I am going to be ordering to try.

More Sale Picks…

Amazon has so many great style pieces! You can find so many great options to create amazing fall outfits. In today’s youtube video I broke down quite a few different outfit options. Amazon has a great new feature called Amazon Style Snap, where you can upload a photo of an outfit you like and amazon will find pieces that give you the same look. It is seriously so cool. You can give it a try here and in the meantime check out my video and some of my fave pieces below!

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.

You can use these codes for a discount at T3. ALEXANDREAT315 – 15% off total purchase ALEXANDREASTYLE – Free clip kit with $150 purchase

Products I am Loving

1. The shampoo and conditioner I have been loving lately are Kerastase!
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. I really like this hairspray! It is so light but has amazing hold. It works great for the loose curls.
7. 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

1. 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.
2. Then, I will go through my bottom layer of hair with the curl ID iron from T3.
3. Next, I curl the top layer of my hair.
4. 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!
5. 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

I love trying new skincare brands- and Tula is an amazing brand with high quality products. I was able to try out some great products that I have incorporated into my daily skincare routine. Tula is also made using probiotics so it really is great for your skin! They all feel so amazing on my skin and smell really nice. Keep reading below for my favorite Tula products I am loving. You can use my code ALEXGARZA for 15% off!

The Breakdown on Tula Products

Cult Classic Cleanser– I love this cleanser! It is made with probiotics and superfoods which deeply cleans your skin – flushing out any imperfections. It makes your skin feel really soft and also smells really nice too!

Protect & Glow Daily Sunscreen- This sunscreen is one of my favorite products from Tula. It is infused with pineapple and papaya so it smells amazing, but it also leaves your skin glowing! Not all sunscreens do that. You can also wear it easily under your makeup without it being too heavy or clogging your pores. It is also great for protecting your skin from blue light damage.

Gummy Vitamins- These are daily gummy vitamins that help promote strong hair and nails, and clear skin! They also have probiotics in them too!

Rose Glow and Get It Balm– This balm is for application under your eyes! I apply this in the morning and let me tell you- it really makes my eyes feel more awake and look much brighter! You can wear it on its own or under makeup too! It is made with caffeine, hyaluronic acid, rosewater, and rose hip oil to promote tight, glowing, and energized skin!

Blurring Primer– Okay- this product is so amazing. The primer comes out white but then once you rub it into your face, it blends in matching your skin tone. It evens out the color of your face all while giving you the perfect glow! It is the perfect canvas for makeup, or you can wear it alone too!

Pro-Glycolic Toner- Toning is a super important part of your skincare routine! It helps your products soak in better and this one specifically helps to hydrate and even the skintone.

Overnight Repair Treatment– This cream is super restorative and uses probiotics, AHA’s & Vitamin C to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and keep the skin looking youthful! Apply it at night and let it do the work while you sleep. I really like this one for at night.

Deep Exfoliating Blackhead Scrub– This scrub is for use 2-3 times a week. Using it will help reduce blackheads and exfoliate the skin using natural ingredients like pink salt, volcanic sand & witch hazel. This definitely leaves my skin feeling very smooth!

I created these textured waves over on instagram stories the other day! I got a lot of questions on it so I thought I’d do a full IGTV and blog post about it! I also wanted to share some of the products I used to create this look! As well as a quick step-by-step textured waves hair tutorial! I love this look for a fun beachy style in summer!

Products for Textured Waves

1. The shampoo and conditioner I have been loving lately are Kerastase!
2. Hair mask– I have been using this hair mask lately and really like it!
3. Leave-in treatment– This leave-in conditioner from Aveda is really nice and makes my hair feel great!
4. Waver– I got this hair waver on Amazon and spoiler alert- it is under $25! I love this tool for creating volume and a tousled look!
5. Curling Iron– It is no secret I love t3 products! I use their 1.25 inch curling iron all the time to create the perfect curl, whether it is loose or a more polished look. For this look I used this iron– my favorite.
6. I really like this hairspray! It is so light but has amazing hold. It works great for a look like this.
7. Hair paste also really helps to create that tousled look! Here is a nice one from Redken.
8. Hair Oil- Love this one from Ouai

How to Create Textured Waves

1. I started off my shampooing and conditioning my hair and doing a leave-in conditioner mask.
2. Spray with a little hair oil to add shine and reduce frizz and add a little Aveda conditioning treatment which I will apply to my hands and run through my ends.
3. Next, I will brush those products through my hair.
4. Then, I blow dry my hair with my T3 blowdryer. Blow drying your hair gives it a lot of volume to begin with so that is definitely a great place to start!
5. Next, 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.
6. Then, I will go through my bottom layer of hair with the waver, clamping every other piece. Try and make it a little sporadic which will help with texture and volume.
7. Then, I will go in with the curling iron, and curl the remaining pieces on the bottom layer. This way, by mixing in the curling iron and the waver, it looks super beachy and not too uniform.
8. Repeat for the top layer. The less uniform-the better!
9. Spray with hairspray and then use a hair pomade on the ends to give it the textured look.
10. Run fingers through your hair and shake from the root to create volume and spray again to hold everything in place!

I hope you enjoyed this quick textured waves hair tutorial!