MakeUp Mondays | How To Apply Blush

Finally Growing has a new feature that I'm super excited to share with you guys! For those of you who may not know I'm almost as obsessed with Makeup/Beauty products as I am with healthy hair care! While I enjoy high end products I revel in finding drug equivalents at a fraction of the cost. My plans for this feature are to discuss different products, beauty methods, and of course answer any questions that y'all may have. I am not a MUA (Makeup Artist) by any stretch, but I am a girl who seriously enjoys amping up my look from time to time! In addition I hope to provide product reviews for some products that I have a hard time finding reviews for myself!

So now that I've gotten the introduction out of the way I thought I'd spend today talking about blush application. A few years back I never wore blush because I always felt like I looked like a clown, which honestly I did because I had no idea how to apply it it my cheek bones. Now every body has a different cheek bone structer. My daddy blessed me with nice ample round cheek bones, which scream put a bit of blush on me please! I believe that two things are key to proper blush application:

• Blush brush
• Complimentary Blush color
• Technique

Easy peasy right? Let me explain. When I first began wearing blush I was using an E.L.F blush brush and while I love E.L.F cosmetics and even some of their brushes this brush was not for me...well not for blush application, but I'll save that for another post! Eventually I decided to invest in a Sonia Kashuk Blush Brush. This brush totally changed my application game!

My favorite blush colors especially for spring and summer are beautiful coral and peach toned blushes. They compliment my skin tone beautifully.

To apply blush I start at the apples of my cheeks and work my way toward my hairline. I start with minimal product on my brush because it's much easier to build up your blush color than to tone it down. Now please remember that there are countless ways to apply blush. This is the method that I've found works best for me and my bone structure. Until next Monday stay beautiful :)


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Wash Day & Relaxer Update!

This past Saturday I relaxed my hair at 8 weeks post. As always I went to my stylist. Here's what I did to prep leading up to my relaxer:

• 1 week prior used Nexxus Emergencee as a protein treatment.
• 1 day prior:
• Thoroughly detangled using my Mane N Tail Detangler
• Coated the length of my hair with the GVP Smoothing Serum
• Applied JBCO to my new growth and ends

These preventive steps help to protect my hair from relaxer run off. Here's how my visit to the salon went.

• My stylist thoroughly based my scalp
• Next she applied the Mizani Honey Shield to the length of my hair.
• She began applying the relaxer. My total processing time was 16 minues.
• After she thoroughly rinsed out the relaxer she applied the Pherphecting Creme Normalizing Conditioner for about 20 minutes.
• Lastly she shampooed my hair twice with the Balance Hair Bath Neutralizing and Chelating Shampoo.

I recieved a trim as I do every 4 months and got my hair flat ironed. This is normally the only time that I use direct heat. Overall I was pleased with my results. The biggest question for me was did I finally make it to Arm Pit Length?! Based on my length check picture below I believe that I did, however I believe that I am only grazing APL and am not full APL. Clearly I was having a my hair doesn't seem that long moment because based on the picture I've OFFICIALLY REACHED APL!!! **Throws Confetti** At first I was aggrivated with my progress until I looked at my progress pictures and realized that my hair is growing and while I'm not where I want to be I'm a lot closer than I was! With that said now that I've reached APL what's next? Don't worry I plan to dedicate an entire post to answering that question so stay tuned!

For more details check out my quick video!

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Ulta Love Your Hair Event!

This is just a quick blog post to tell y'all about a fabulous event that Ulta has going on from May 11th through the 31st! I would've told y'all sooner, but I just found out! Ulta is having different deals on various hair products each day so if there's been a product that you've been eying this may be the time to get it! For more details you can click Here.


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Product Review | Keracare Humecto Creme Conditioner

Initially I tried this product a few years ago when I was a serious product junkie and serial regimen jumper (no wash day was the same!). While at the salon one day my stylist was applying conditioner to my hair and it smelled so amazing that I just had to ask her what she was using. When she said it was the Keracare Humecto Conditioner I was sold and immediately decided that I had to give this product another chance. The first time I used this conditioner I was using so many different products (none consistently) that I had no idea if this product was working for my hair. Needless to say this gal is all about second chances when it comes to conditioners because well I'm a sucker for a good deep conditioner and although I've tried tons I still haven't quite found the conditioner that makes me want to make it my one & only!







Price: $8 on sale (normally $13.50)

Place of Purchase: JC Penney Salon

Promises: KeraCare Humecto Creme Conditioner helps correct and prevent moisture loss due to exposure to chemicals and thermal styling appliances.

• helps correct and prevent moisture loss
• superior detangling
• helps prevent brittleness, breakage and split ends
• eliminates static charge
 

My Thoughts: **HOLY GRAIL STATUS** If those three words don't give you an indication of how much I seriously LOVE this product then allow me to explain. This product smells amazing...kind of like a tropical island (who doesn't want to have a mini getaway while washing their hair!). This product is thick (but not too thick) and very creamy. I love that this product completely sinks into my hair. My method of choice when applying this conditioner is to apply on semi damp hair. I have no idea if it helps with detangling because I thoroughly detangle my hair before I deep condition, but this product is extremely moisturizing for my hair. In fact once I started using this product even with a steady 3-5 day workout schedule I still only have to wash my hair once a week! This conditioner was the start of my new and improved 'no muss no fuss' regimen. I've gotten 7 good deep conditioning sessions from my 8 oz bottle.This product is a bit pricey, but I love this conditioner so much and remember Sunshyne of Hairlicious Inc mention the 5lb Amazon for $52.00. After doing a bit of math I realized that it's a lot cheaper and easier to purchase it in bulk. I feel like I just typed a lot, but this conditioner deserved every word. This conditioner will be in my regimen for a long time coming. It's compelely kicked every other conditioner I own to the curb!

Have you tried the Keracare Humecto Creme Conditioner.


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Fitness Fridays | My Top 5 Tips for Weight Loss & Maintenance!

It's been a while since I've done a Fitness Friday post, however I hope this vlog will make up for that. This week on my YouTube Channel I decided to share my top 5 tips for weight loss. These are also the tips that I used to maintain my weight. I hope you guys enjoy and please make sure to join the fabulous Fitness Fridays link up!

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