New Years Beauty Resolution

Hey everyone, I've been thinking... Why not have a beauty resolution instead of a resolution on loosing weight for example? So this year I have a few resolutions that I am doing- 1. To loose weight 2. This summer I am buying a new swim suit that doesn't look like every other girls 3. To tweeze my brows instead of being to busy to make time for it. 4. I want to go to be more aware of my surroundings and be more kind. 5. To try different makeup looks every other day so I can go out of my comfort zone. Happy new year everyone! Signing off! -The Beauty Detective

The new iPad 2

I know crazy right? I am actually typing on an ipad right one. It isn't mine it is actually my mothers she got it for Christmas and I am almost addicted and wanting it myself ttyl!

Perfect Red Lips

I know this is very hard to achieve but I decided to try it out.

I want everyone to go to this website linked below and check out this video! It should help!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd_Qgcue3IU



This is not me by the way.  This is Michelle Phan (favorite make up artist)

7 Hair Extension Tips

I know hair extensions can be really hard to handle, between washing, drying, curling, flat ironing, and conditioning. Not to mention brushing them out everyday.  They are really hard to take care of.  One of my closest friends is playing Princess Jasmine in our local production of Aladdin.  But she has VERY short hair, and the costume girls really want it long like Jasmine's.  So Julz this is for you- Hope it helps!!!!

Tip #1-

When you go to buy them try to find the the cheapest human hair you can find. They are really inexpensive- and I notice that they seem to last longer then the expensive ones.  They are really cheap and easier to afford.

Tip #2-

Synthetic hair doesn't iron or wash well so don't but them if you are wanting to wash them daily and iron them a lot.

Tip #3-

When you are using an iron on the extensions and they are already attached to your heady- DO NOT PULL!  If you pull your hair follicle can become loose and fall out easily. + It really hurts.

Tip #4-

Try to brush them out before putting them in your hair. It will help reduce the pain of going through your scalp and the extensions.


Tip #5-

If you are applying the extensions in a strait line, use a comb to part it through the side of your head.  It is very easy to do. I f you are still lost check out this diagram below!

Tip #6-


Before you apply the extensions back comb your roots so the extensions have something to have as a base- Like so!

Just take the comb separate the piece of hair you want to apply it.  Then take the hairspray and spray in a solid line at the roots.  Then take the comb and go from half way up the hair and comb down.  This creates volume and extensive lift.


Tip #7-

Hair is your best friend when it comes to extensions, don't be afraid to use a lot.  When I clip in my extensions I really make sure they are hair sprayed in place so they don't fall out when you move around.


  Those are all the tips, I hope that it helps big time!




                 -The Beauty Detective :)

Avon Products Review

Now, people have used Avon forever, since ' Abe Licoln ' (Im just kidding!!!).  Anyway, they have such good products and such clean gentle products, nothing harsh, and almost all of there products has worked for me in the past.  Let's review!!!!

I love there quads, they sell quiet a lot and they smooth on really well, they are super pigmented so they last a super long time, and they are really beautiful on any eyes!

This is the same product, just a close up.  The quads contain 4 eye shadows of course and they all match.

This is they're "God Given" mineral powder.  They are smooth and don't clog pores.  My Mother uses them and she is getting some wrinkles, not a ton but some. And she likes them, most older women can't use too much shimmer on there eyes because it brings way to much attention to them.

She uses the Avon Kabuki brush to apply them and it has soft bristles so your face don't get to much buff.

And my favorite is there Intense Lip Glazes, They add just enough glaze but not too much.  They are also super pigmented so they last a very long time.

And last but not least, the beautiful ultra color rich lip ticks.  They are very pigmented and they last a very long time.  They are really nice on.  So try them out!

 Enjoy Guys!

Scarves- Playing them Up

Scarves are a great statement piece and I wear them all the time... Especially when it gets cold outside.  Now that it is November I wanted to show you guys how to fold your scarves different ways, play them up with pins, and necklaces.  So let's begin shall we?

#1 Tie-

Take either a silk or cotton scarf and loop it around one of the handles on you purse, it is cute and adds a little bit of flair to your dull bag.

#2 Tie-

Loop your scarf around once, then take the ends and twist, twist, twist!  Then not the two together and tie them around the back of your neck.  This is a little hard, but with lots of practice it'll look FANTASTIC!

#3 Tie-

Take the scarf, and bring it around your neck.  It should look like the third picture.  Now tie the two remaining ends into a not.  This will look very good with a button down jacket or maybe a winter jacket.                  

Tip #1-

I found this on an online blog.  Okay, use 2 scarves for more warmth and style with both colors, and textures.  Find a place to put your scarf around the back of your neck.  Make sure it is comfy, and cozy!  Okay so now take the ends of both of them and pin them together on the left side (your right side shoulder) and 1 pin of your right side (your left side shoulder).

Tip #2-

Or cross both of the untied ends and pin it in the center of both.  Connecting them and making a really cute statement.

Tip #3-

Or just do a simple tie, nothing fancy, but play it up with some cute pins and buttons.  It creates that miss matched feel!  It'll look great, adorable and sweet!

So I hope that this post was a help to all of you, and it cleared up some stuff that was confusing. 

Enjoy everyone!

      -The Beauty Detective *

Lip Gloss Savings

Okay, I hate when I love a lip gloss and I am dangerously low on it, so dangerously low that I don't even get anything off the applicator brush!

Okay so how can I cure this tragic happening?  Simple- with water!  NO NO , DO NOT ADD WATER TO YOUR LIP GLOSS!   Just follow these directions-

Fill a glass or mug half way with water like this-

  

Now heat it in the microwave for 60 seconds, or until it is medium warm.  Not hot, but not luke warm.  Just like perfect ramen.  Like this-

  

Now put you low lip glosses into the hot water, make sure the cap or brush top is snugly tight so your lip gloss doesn't evaporate into the water... just make sure it is tight like this-

   Leave it in there for 5 minutes, take it out and dry, open it up and watch how clean and clear the bottles are... mainly just lip gloss is at the bottom and it is super usable now.  Cleaver trick huh?

Now you can use all the empty lip gloss left.  Just until it will run out again right?


 Until Next Time, take care guys!


              -Beauty Detective :)

My Secret Weapon Against Dry Skin

I know you probably read the title and where sych'd to see how to get rid of Dry skin and it is actually super affordable and really simple and easy.  So I decided to make a post on it, Why not right?

Okay so you guys all know that my beauty posts usually start off with some biology behind it... an explanation if you must.  I have gotten asked the same question over and over, "How do you NOT get dry skin over the cold seasons?" and I always answer with the same answer-


Dry skin is usually the clog of dead skin cells that haven't been properly extracted... they need to go away basically.  So why don't they remove themselves?  They actually try to but fail because when you touch your face or scratch your face then it will flake off.

SO now I will show you the tutorial on how to remove your dead skin cells with... *imaginary drum roll* a TOOTHBRUSH!




Make sure you use a soft bristled tooth brush that is a battery powered electric toothbrush.

Now use a facial scrub to exfoliate your face first then use the toothbrush to improve blood flow.

Now rinse with hot water, and apply a nice moisturizer to your face to re-hydrate and drench your skin.

Now apply any kind of lip balm... I haven't used EOS yet but if you have PLEASE comment the results below!

And your finished, you should repeat this process at least twice a week.

Bye Guys!!!!!!!

What's Up Peoples?

Okay this is NOT a Beauty post.  I just wanted to say HI HI! to my friend Julia.  She is on propbably looking at this blog RIGHT NOW.

Anyway, I just wanted to say hello, what's up?  And PLEASE READ BELOW!



Avon is great.
Olay is stupid.
Garniea is dumb.
Skin ID is cool.
Costal Scents is good.

JUST WANTED TO GET THAT OUT!  Okay, so since I am being Edward Scissorhands for Halloween I decided to paste a picture right here!

    LOVE YA EDDY!

Puffy Eyes?

I know that when my allergies kick into gear there is no stopping them.  I like to say good bye to puffy eyes with this trick!  Try it out, it only takes a little bit of time, and it doesn't cost any money!

Lets get started with the items you'll need!

2 spoons!

Your Fridge!

Your Tired, Puffy Eyes!

  

Okay so first put your 2 clean spoons into your fridge,
     leave them in the fridge for about 5 or 6 minutes!  Then take them out and gently place them on your eyes!  Leave them on your eyes for about 10 minutes and your eyes should feel refreshed and cool!  And they should look really nice, and re-hydrated!  So try it out! :)


Let's talk about why it makes the puffy and swollen eyes go down!  I always have an explanation!

When your body has access water retention ,
It causes puffy, swollen, tired eyes!

   When you have allergies, or what ever your cause may be your body retains water and may make parts of the body swollen such as your ankles, eyebrow area, cheek bones, and eyes puffy.  And it mainly shows out in the eyes because your eye area is the thinest skin in your body!

Why not a mask?

        Most of my readers ask "Why can't we use any masks that can help our eyes become less puffed, and wrinkled?"  Well readers, that is because your skin on your eyes are ULTRA delicate, and might become wrinkled easily.  So ask your dermatologist before putting ANYTHING on your eyes.

Icy Eye Drops

    And if you want extra hydration try using Rota-V's Icy Eye Drops, it will help reduce swelling and make the whites of your eyes whiter!

Or use a repairing eye serum!

    Or if you want external repairing, try something like a serum that can help reduce wrinkles!  Clinique creams and serums have extra-hydration boosts that will help the elasticity stay for a longer amount of time!  

      Until next time!

                -The Beauty Detective

A Good Night's Sleep

I know that lots of you teens and adults that read my blogs may be night owls but I personally, LOVE a good night sleep.  Did you know that just 7 hours of sleep a night may just very well be what you need?  I t helps your body repair what you need to repair.  Let me explain:

Even Hello Kitty Needs Her Sleep

                            When you get 6-8 hours of sleep your body has plenty of time to rest itself and clean all germs and things that may harm you.  To start getting a good bed time, try to slowly turn in early.  If you stay up until 12:00 PM then you should "Hit the Hay" maybe about 11:30 PM then slowly turn in at 10:00 then balance it to a steady 9:00 PM.  Your Body needs time to rest and repair itself.

                   You should not waste the money on 5 Hour Energy Drinks, they only last up to an hour, and screw up your digestive system.  It doesn't matter if it will keep you up for an hour or two, you should get NATURAL rest not PLANNED Energy.  So get some Natural Shut eye instead of fakey energy that only lasts for so long, while natural energy lasts all day.

        If you get tired in the middle of the day, try drinking some Vitamin Water, because you are drinking Vitamins that help regulate your digestive system it will last longer than a 5 hour energy drink which can mess up digestion and isn't good for an upset stomach, because it has a ton of sugar.  Vitamin water is all natural, Very Powerful, and worth buying.  It will keep you up up and away!




GO GET SOME SHUT EYE!!!!! I know I am, Good Night Readers!

Apple Skin Care

Apples should be a huge part of your diet, especially because it removes dirt and excess oil... let's learn how and why we use apples on our face!

When you think apples you probably think of the old saying 

"An apple a day keeps the doctors away"

That's because it is probably true. Apples contain anti-oxidants that clean pores and

removes access sebum, oil, dryness, redness, and swelling.

Honey is another ingredient we use in this recipe!

It contains anti-swelling properties.  And it reduces the risk

of skin cancer, because it has natural SPFs.

Yet one more ingredient and we are finished, this ingredient is Cinnamon.

Cinnamon is an anti-bacterial and is used in many aroma therapies.

You will need all these ingredients:

Half an apple

1 TableSpoon of Honey

1 Teaspoon of Cinnamon

Shred the apple so it is nice and watery chunks.  Then mix in the other ingredients.  Mix well and apply to your face in circular motion, then rinse well and pat dry, your face should feel tight and refreshed!

          

Beautiful Curls

I know curly hair isn't exactly "in" right now, that is because it is very hard to get a trend going.  I have naturally curly hair and I have really learned to love it, most girls have puffy or flat hair that they have such a hard time with.  And all I have to do is let it bounce in it's own way.  Let see how many styles you can do with curly hair and how many you can do with flat, just to compare!

October Adorable Nails

Instead of just painting your nails spooky for the day of Halloween, try filling the whole month of October with spooky nail art!  I like to!  And it will get all your friends into it.  Now, I am not one who L-O-V-E-S too spooky nails that have creepy pictures of zombies.  For my nails I like to wear something cute, but spooky.

I like this nail art design because it is very spooky, and it looks like you spent hours on them but really they only take a few minutes per nail.  And they are very cute and easy, search on Youtube.com for more details on how you can do this unique art design!

I like this nail art design because it has 1 nail that is different from all the others, it draws attention to your nails!  And it gives a nice pop of color up against the black!  Again, for more info on how to do this cutie look, go to www.Youtube.com and search for Pumpking Halloween nails.  Something will come up!

This is my favorite thing to do, it looks complicated but it only consists of having time on your hands, a nail brush, and a few colors.  It gives that easy and casual costume feel!  It is super fun and cute!

And last but not least this spooky nail art design brings Halloween into this month.  It is spooky, fun and easy shmeezy!



For details or instruction go to:
www.YouTube.com

and search for what nail design you desire!



         Happy Halloween..... BOOOOOO! Yikes I scared you didn't I! Haha!