do-it-yourself sugar scrub if you didn't know from earlier posts, this christmas was my second DIY christmas. since i have so many family members, what i end up doing is making a lot of the same things for several people. like this sugar scrub for the ladies! this stuff is a great exfoliator, smells and feels and looks so good, and contains ingredients that are amazingly healthy for your skin. it is totally non-toxic; you could even EAT it! though i would recommend not eating it, since it is mainly just sugar. just take a taste after you make it; i did! (super yummy! this is so easy to make, and is such a great gift. and look how pretty! i love 'em. the blue is an almond scent, then we have grapefruit and lemon. up there in the top right photo, the cream color is also almond. Sugar Scrub what scents could you add? try these essential oils: almond, juniper, cinnamon, ginger, guava, peppermint, spearmint, wintergreen, lavendar, rose, orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, or tangerine.
How To Style a Fishtail Braid We love the look of fishtail braids! This trend is incredibly easy to style, even on your own hair. Kinsey and I photographed the steps so you can try it out for yourself... Here's how to style a fishtail braid... 1. Part your hair into two even sections. 2. Next, we had a crazy idea... weave pieces of yarn into the braid? 1. We thought it was pretty cute!
DIY Cocoa Coffee Face Mask We've been talking DIY facials for a few weeks now. While those recipes featured simple pantry staples like apples, oats, and egg whites, this one goes a little more exotic for a fun - yet highly effective - twist. This cocoa-coffee face mask will work to heal breakouts, thoroughly cleanse skin, and make you glow! ½ cup creme fraiche (substitute with sour cream, plain yogurt or buttermilk in a pinch)5 Tbsp coffee beans (ground or instant coffee will work too)4 Tbsp fresh cocoa butter (available at most health food stores)½ tsp cool water Grind coffee beans to a fine texture. Mix cocoa butter with coffee grinds until smooth. In a separate bowl combine cool water and cream. Prep your skin by washing it with a gentle face wash. by Annie Robinson
DIY Typographic String Art | Man Made DIY, is one of my favourite craft/DIY blog and they posted this tutorial. Which I am in love with! Its a very modern twist on the popular 7os trend of string art. It’s very simple to make, and looks amazing! Chris made this by projecting the words onto a piece of painted plywood and tracing it. Homemade Body Scrubs It always amazes me how expensive body scrubs are if you purchase them premade. It's so easy to make your own salt or sugar scrubs and there are a number of free recipes to be found online. If you are looking for a great exfoliator to help keep your skin smooth or prevent ingrown hairs, then look no further than your kitchen cabinet. For a super simple scrub, grab a handful of either table salt or white sugar and add enough olive oil to make a paste and rub away. Here's one of my favorite scrubs that doubles as a great gift to give away during the holidays: Candy Cane Sugar Scrub Crushed candy canes are really just sugar right? Ingredients1 cup granulated white sugar6 candy canes, finely crushed almost into a powder1/2 cup sweet almond oil (or olive oil)1/2 teaspoon vitamin E oil (optional - used as a preservative)1 teaspoon cocoa butter (optional)6 drops peppermint essential oil InstructionsMix all ingredients until well blended.
Hanging Chains Headband DIY While browsing Topshop last week, I came across this fun hanging chains headband and thought with Coachella right around the corner, an easy DIY for something similar would be fun. I used an old plastic zig zag stretchy comb headband I’ve had for years because it was the most logical choice to hang chains from but you can use an elastic band in a similar way. The chains disappear a little in my blonde hair but they would stand out really pretty agains brunette locks {it would also look great on a shorter cut as well}. If you’re super crafty, add a feather or bead/charm to the bottom of a few chains. What You’ll Need… * Circular headband* Chains: fine, thick, gold, silver, rose gold… use a variety of colors and sizes or all the same… choose chains that are lighter in weight.* Jump rings {for small chains only}* Beading pliers Steps… * Prepare your chains. * Using the extra loose chain links or jump rings for small chains, attach one chain to each section of your plastic headband. And…Voila!
7 Simple but Unbelievably Effective Homemade Acne Cleansers … Home Acne Treatments not only work well, but they save money. They can also be less abrasive than marketed cleansers. Let’s be real, fighting acne is a pain, but these 7 homemade acne cleansers are safe for your skin, easy on the wallet, and just overall awesome. I know it seems crazy to put oil on your already oily acne prone skin. does PINTEREST KNOW EVERYTHING? If you haven't read about why we do these posts, check out the explanation in our first "Does Pinterest Know Everything?" post. So Pinterest told me that if I braided my hair and then used a straightener on those braids, that I would end up with these beautiful waves. So naturally I click on the picture to see a tutorial and I just end up on an image. No tutorial. Here is my hair before, completely straight. Split all of your hair into two parts and then braid each part and secure with a hair tie of your choosing. Take one of the braids and twist it tightly away from your face. Place the straightener around the twisted braid and instead of just pulling the straightener down... Twist the straightener in the same direction the hair is twisted. This is what the braids looked like after being "straightened." When your hair has completely cooled, pull out your hair ties and run your fingers through the braids to release them. This is a front view of my hair. -Fast and easy -Inconsistent
Ginger and Coconut Oil Sugar Body Scrub | Food for My Family - StumbleUpon How to take a few things from around the kitchen and turn them into a ginger-infused coconut oil sugar scrub for body and face. 72K+ Today’s post is not about food that you eat. It is, however, about things you normally find in your kitchen like oils and ginger and sugar and kosher salt. It made sense for me to seek out all-natural ingredients when thinking about skincare, especially considering my history with products, and so, I’ve been mixing up a few things and looking for ways to go all natural in what I put on my skin, as well as with what I put in my body. Making Your Own Sugar Scrub: Use this to exfoliate every other week or so in the winter on your face as a way to rejuvenate the skin and shed dead skin cells. Copyright © Food for My Family. Like it, love it, share it:
Ten Ways to Dress Up a Ponytail Sometimes I'm just not in the mood to spend a lot of time on my hair. But at the same time, I don't want to look like a homeless hairdresser when I go to work, so I try to make my ponytails as fancy as possible. Here are ten easy ways I like to dress up my ponytail: 1. Wrap it with a strand of hair -Put your hair in a ponytail like you normally would. 2. -Put your hair in a ponytail like you normally would. 3. 5. 6. -Flat iron your hair and apply smoothing serum for a more polished look. -Part your hair to one side. 7. -Part your hair to one side. 8. 9. Recommended Products: Holy S***, DIY Sugar&Waxing - BEAUTY WOO ME - beauty tips, cosmetics makeup, lipstick, beauty blogs Damn, DIY Sugar Waxing... You've directed over 300,000 people here in the last few days. I don't know if you've noticed, but I've been 'on a break' like Lindsay Lohan's on a break from acting... meaning I wasn't sure when I was going to return, if ever. I had NO IDEA people were that interested in ripping out their own hair with what essentially is hard candy in the soft ball stage. Welcome one, welcome all. We've had more comments than we can field so here's a list of answers for your curious minds, ladies (and brave lone man): 1. 2. 2a. 3. 4. 5. 5a. 6. 7. 7a. 7b. 7c. 8. 9. 10. 11. And I think that's about it. Over and out. [pic cred]