Beauty Time-Yogurt Hair Mask

With summer humidity my hair could use a big a little pick me up.  My go to mask is made up of ingredients I keep in my home making this easy to fix up.  This mask leaves my hair soft, gives a good dose of protein, has cleansing qualities from the essential oil used, the honey adds shine and the citrus helps naturally brighten my locks.  I felt like I had just had a deep conditioning treatment at a professional salon after washing it out of my hair. 

1/4 cup of Greek yogurt

3 drops of tea tree oil

Juice from half a lemon

2 tbsp of coconut oil

1 tbsp of honey

In a blender combine all ingredients until smooth.  Apply to your hair in sections, starting from root to tip. Any remaining mixture concentrate on adding to ends.  Pin hair up, for extra concentration wrap a towel around to help the mixture penetrate your hair.  Allow the mixture to almost feel completely dry (about 30 minutes).  Rinse mixture out of hair, shampoo and condition normally.  Style as usual.

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Honey Pat Down Mask

Blackheads got you feeling down?  Try this honey pat down to help get rid of those pesky blemishes.  Honey has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties so when it is applied to your skin it draws out impurities. Honey can also reduce redness and calm skin inflammation. Start with clean, dry skin. Place a small amount of honey on your fingers, then pat it gently over the areas where you have blackhead congestion. Allow the honey to sit for 10 minutes and rinse away with warm water. The honey naturally draws out dirt and oil, leaving your complexion clearer.  

P.S. Honey is the best!

You should probably pick some up here!

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A Lesson In Contouring

Who knew a simple trick could add definition and shape with a blend of a brush?  Over the years I have loved how adding a contour line to my cheek bone instantly awakens and adds a healthy definition to my face.  You are simply enhancing what you already have, so give it a try!

I pulled ultimate inspiration from this photo of Adele, this truly captures a contour.  The fact she is kissing her Oscar show the contoured line that much more but don't make a kissy face when finding your natural line, it doesn't follow the natural line of your cheekbone.

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She is so gorgeous!!!!!

My beautiful and amazing friend Christa helped me achieve this lovely look, it is simple and fast. Once you learn it, you will have mastered the art

All you need is;

• A blush brush
• A blush or bronzer in a shade a few shades darker than your natural skin tone-We used Studio Finish by MAC

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Start by holding your blush brush near the top of your ear and have it run along your natural cheekbone line.  To help find this natural line, smile slightly.  This is the line you want to follow with your contouring color.  Start near the top of your ear and run your color down along to the apple of your cheek.  As you can see, the look almost appears to be a triangle, the widest part beginning at the ear and running down to the apples of your cheeks.  Blend the color in so it doesn't stand out too much but is still apparent, no point in contouring if you blend it all in. Enjoy the natural enhancement of your features!

Honey Hair Mask

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The recent weather has left my hair feeling a bit dry and looking a bit dull. This hair mask adds an instant rich texture and shine to your hair.  This mask combines two of my favorite ingredients, honey and coconut oil. These two essentials are beyond versatile, from consumption to topical application they are pretty much perfect. 

What you need;

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp coconut oil

In a small sauce pan over low heat combine the honey and oil until melted and combined. Allow to cool for a few minutes.  While the mixture cools, wet hair thoroughly and comb mixture through entire. Apply the honey oil mixture to hair from root to end.  Make sure you concentrate on the ends where most damage occurs.  Wrap your hair in an old t-shirt and allow the mask to absorb for at least 30 minutes.  Relax during this time, you deserve it! Hop into the shower and rinse the mask out with your regular shampoo and conditioner routine. Be prepared for shiny, healthy and soft hair.