My Favorite Lush Hair Care Products

Hi Everyone! I wanted to share the last bit of Lush products that I've tried.  These are all hair care products and I have some new favorites I'm excited to tell you about. 

Big:

The name says it all...this gives you big giant volumous hair and that is saying something for someone with flat fine hair like mine.  It has chunky pieces of sea salt in it and smells like beachy salt water too, which I like.  Just rub some in your hand to get some suds and then wash your hair like you would with any other shampoo.  Then condition as normal and let your hair air dry afterwards.  It will leave you with volume and beachy waves afterwards. 

 

Roots:

If you only buy one thing from Lush this should be it because this is a game changer.  So I've noticed over the past year that my hair is getting a lot thinner and that I'm losing a lot of hair.  My hair has always been thin, but I've had a lot of it.  My hairline over my forehead seemed to lose a lot of hair and it wasn't growing back anymore until now!  I have been using roots every two days and not washing my hair in between.  Think of this as a deep conditioner that you rinse out with shampoo.  You apply a little bit to your roots and massage it into your scalp.  I let it set while I finish my shower and then rinse out with the rehab shampoo below.  The result is a tingling scalp and smooth hair, which I let air dry.  When my hair is dry it has volume and shine and I have noticed little baby hairs growing again near my hairline...yay!!  My hair has seriously never felt more healthy and I totally love this stuff!

Shampoo Bars (Montalbano and Honey I washed my Hair):

Enter the amazing invention of shampoo bars! These are another saving grace for when I travel because they are solid, so I don't have to worry about the liquid oz. restriction for my carry on.  I am currently using the Honey I Washed my Hair which smells amazing and leaves my hair really shiny.  It pairs nicely with Roots as well.  All you do is wet it a little and rub in your hands to gather some suds.  Then use those suds to wash your hair like a normal shampoo. They have all kinds of different ones for different hair types as well. 

Rehab:

This is a regular shampoo, but does not have the same feel that other chemical filled shampoos have.  It's light, it's not sticky, and it leaves your hair feeling soft and smooth afterwards.  This one also has peppermint oil to stimulate hair growth as well, so it pairs perfectly with Roots.

Fairly Traded Honey:

This shampoo is another staple for sure.  It smell sweet like honey, but don't worry it's not as thick and sticky.  This also leaves your hair really shiny and smooth afterwards.  This is a good cleansing shampoo for those extra sweaty workout days. 

American Cream:

This conditioner smells sooooo sweet and amazing! I seriously bought it because of the smell and I actually really like it.  It pairs nicely with any of the Lush shampoos and is a lightweight conditioner that really hydrates your hair.  This one will definitely become a staple for me. 

R&B and Dirty ToothyTabs:

One awesome thing about my visit to the stores is that they give me samples if I want to try something.  I have the sample of the R&B conditioner to use on split ends and it's great.  You only need a tiny bit rubbed across your fingers and then apply it to your ends after styling.  It keeps them healthy and adds great shine.  I have not tried my tooth tabs yet, but you basically chew these and they'll sud up like regular toothpaste.  Then take your toothbrush and scrub like your normally would and then rinse.  I think it's such a cool idea, especially to travel with and I'm excited to try these. 

What do you think?  Which one of these products are you most excited to try?

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Why I am Obsessed with Lush

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to share a new brand that I've recently been introduced to.  It's called Lush and it is now my new favorite cosmetics brand.  Here's why...

1. The experience I had at the store for the first time was amazing!  A friend and I just happened to be walking by in a mall at Salt Lake City and we decided to go in.  An employee welcomed us right away and asked if we had ever tried Lush.  Both of us had not, so he literally gave us the FULL scoop.  He went over each section and told us about the products, how to use them, and let us sample anything we wanted.  We walked out of there with a bag full of stuff, smelling good, and feeling sooooo soft. 
2. All of the products at Lush are handmade, use fresh and natural ingredients, are 100% vegetarian, and they are extremely transparent about their products.  They tell you exactly what is in their products, when they were made, when to use them by, and even a picture of which employee made it for you.  The guy at our first store even said that none of the products are harmful...if you accidentally swallow or ingest something they may not all taste good, but you don't have to call poison control or anything.  How cool is that!? It's just nice to know that when you're face wash says it has lavender in it, you can actually see the pieces of lavender.  Talk about integrity!  They are very high quality and so far everything that I have used has been very consistent. 
3. As you can see I have bought a lot of products since my very first visit to Lush and after trying many different things I can honestly say that I love it all! My skin has seriously never felt better.  It is much more even toned, super soft, not too dry or oily, and the list goes on and on.  My hair looks shinier, feels softer, and grows so much faster too.  

I think it's safe to say that I am officially hooked! More to come on specific product reviews in future posts. 

Have you ever tried Lush?  What are some reasons why you love it?

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Jamberry Nail Wrap Review

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Natural leopard wrap c/o Anya Magestro of Jamberry nails

Hi everyone.  I am very excited to be working with Anya Magestro, an independent Jamberry nail consultant. She was kind enough to send me a sample leopard print nail wrap, so that I could try it out for myself.  I must say that I am totally hooked! They were so easy to use and seem to be very durable.  You basically heat the wrap (I used a hair straightener and held the wrap close to it), adhere to your nail, cut off the excess on the top, and file down the rest to smooth it out.  That's it...it's that easy!

 

This time I used the nail wrap for an accent nail, but they would also be cute to use on all five fingers.  I will definitely be purchasing some of my own and already have my eye on a few prints that I like. 

 

Be sure  to check out Anya's website here to order your very own.  You can also request samples or host a party, so be sure to check out her Facebook page here.  She has been amazing to work with and I would definitely recommend Jamberry nail wraps!

 

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Julep: Classic with a Twist

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Hi Everyone! Have you ever heard of Julep?  I had not until recently and now I am totally hooked.  Julep is an online shop that sells nail polish and a wide variety of beauty products. I recently signed up for the Julep Maven subscription box and I love it!

 

First what you do is take a style profile quiz, so that they can determine the best set of personalized products just for you. My style profile is "Classic with a Twist," which is spot on. After you determine your style profile you can select the type of subscription you want.  I selected the one that costs $19.99 a month and it comes with two nail polishes and a beauty product. 

 

The great thing is that you can preview your box before it ships and make any changes to the products beforehand.  The membership also gives you free shipping and 20% off at julep.com purchases.

 

So far I have received two boxes and have been very satisfied.  The nail polishes are high quality and the cuticle pen works like magic. If you are interested in signing up or purchasing some really great products then check it out for yourself here.

 

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