Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Go Out with a BANG!

Quick tip for the day!

Don't you hate it when your bangs are flat and stuck to your forehead? Well here is your styling tip for the day. Let the hair air dry for a little bit then with the blow dryer, blow dry bangs to the opposite side of which they usually go. You can use a round brush for extra volume and it also helps to help create more of a soft swoop. Then at the very end use your round brush and style to the side you wear them. It makes such a big difference.


XOXO- Keely

Monday, August 1, 2011

Bad Beauty Habits to Break

Picking at Your Zits
A blemish usually lasts five to seven days. The red or dark scar from picking at the blemish can last for weeks or even months.  Bacteria from your face or fingers can inflame blemishes even more, making breakouts worse. When you go to pop or pick think about if you want to have a spot that you have to cover up for only week or so or a few months. A closed bump from a blemish is a lot easier to conceal and less noticeable with makeup than a red, oozy, scabby one. It's your choice!! So if you do pop, apply a spot drying treatment to get into the skin and heal up any remaining infection.
Holding on to Old Makeup
We all know it is hard to part with our favorite "extra" makeup.  But there is a reason to toss it. Makeup past its prime can cause breakouts, not to mention it's unhealthy and can lead to infection. There's a little icon of an open jar with a number next to it on both the packaging and on the product itself. It signals the number of months the product is safe to use after opening, and you should follow those guidelines. For products like pencils, you have a little more leeway, since you sharpen them. But honestly, if you've had it since high school, it's time to part ways. Get rid of mascaras after 6 months, no longer. And lipsticks can hang around for about a year; glosses maybe a little less, but you can smell when gloss turns rancid. Remember, working on your own scientific experiments with your eye cream or makeup is not only a bad idea, it can be dangerous. Any cream or product that you touch with your finger can grow bacteria once the preservatives wear off. It isn't developed to last that long.
Not Drinking Enough Water
There are major benefits to keeping your water bottle filled. When your body is dehydrated you lose water everywhere and everything begins to dry out. Not only do you feel tired and sluggish, but you look worn out, too. The skin needs hydration to look plump, young, and elastic. Fine lines and wrinkles become more obvious when the skin is dry, hollowed areas become more prominent, and irregularities, like cellulite become more obvious. So, it’s really important to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water. You will look and feel your BEST if you drink lots of H2O!!!


Over-styling Your Hair
 We all know it is tempting to breakout all the hair tools and crank up the heat when we see celebrities with a new do, but the result can be bad (brittle or fried).  To help manage locks: style your hair with your heating tools on low heat. Yes, it may take more time but you are saving your hair. Also, buy more expensive tools. They may be pricey but they last longer and don't damage your hair as much. You can't put a price on your hair. Other ways you can help save your hair is to use a thermo spray when blow drying, curling, and straightening. Also, use a deep conditioner weekly to help restore lost moisture and of course get it trimmed.
Highly recommend It's a 10 hair mask. It works wonders!!


Well that is all the tips I have for now. Hope you have a Fabulous day!!!

XOXO- Keely

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Trend Watch

Summer 2011 Trends to look for:

Anything high-waisted- Shorts, skirts, and pants!!!


Wide leg pants are also a must this season. So I guess the higher and wider you can get the more in style you will be.

Crop Tops- look so cute with high waisted pants.



If you don't want to bare it all throw a tank underneath and it is just as cute.

All things Lace and Crochet! Two risky trends that we will see this season that we can make fun or sexy. You can easily dress them up or down. So fun to play with!


Lace

Crochet

Hope everyone gets a chance to tryout the new summer trends. I know I will! Hope you have a Classy day!

XO- Keely

Friday, May 13, 2011

Bottle of MAGIC!


Ok, I am gonna give you some info on the best purchase you could possibly make. It is my go to product and I love telling everyone about it. I can't believe the amount of people that have not heard about it. So here we go...

What is it dry shampoo?
Dry shampoo is a super-fine powder that comes in many forms such as spray-on, dust-on and shake-on form. I think spray on is the easiest and best way to go. The main purpose is to soak up the oil your scalp produces, which is what makes our hair look dirty. This brilliant cylinder of powder can literally take the hair from looking oily and limp(gross) to looking freshly blown out in one quick POOF!

What are the benefits?
 First off, when you apply dry shampoo, you’re allowing your natural oils to stay in contact with your hair longer, which we know is good. We don't usually want to do that becuase it makes our hair look nasty. Oils can stay put, nourishing the hair, while the powder takes away the "dirty" look. This is a good fix for girls with bangs. We all know our hair comes in contact with our face when we have bangs. From there is picks up all the oil from your face and forehead. When this happens our bangs look "oily" or "greasy" and start to seperate. Well believe it or not a spray or two of dry shampoo will QUICKLY resolve this problem.

When and how do we put it on?
Dry shampoo goes on air dried or blow dried hair. Not on wet hair. I always thought you just used dry shampoo when your hair got dirty or oily. I think if you put it on fresh blown out hair it helps the blow out last a little longer and "soak up" the first signs of oil. I have learned that dry shampoo on clean hair helps add a little extra volume and texture.

Where do you get it, you ask? Every brand makes a dry shampoo so you should be able to find it just about anywhere. My favorite is Bed Head's Dirty Secret. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

XO- Keely

Monday, May 9, 2011

Get Feathered!



The newest, cutest, and fun fashion trend going on right now is hair feathers. Hair feathers come in all different colors and lengths. Some extensions come with clips so you can put them in and move them around yourself. Other extensions are bonded to your hair by a professional and can last up to 4 months without damaging your hair. You can shampoo, dry, straighten, and even curl your feathers. Many celebrities have been seen wearing this trend. I personally like feathers that are neutral/natural colors and blend with the hair for a highlight/lowlight look. I also think it is a very boho chic look. If you want to make a statement then go for the bold colors. It's the perfect summer accessory and is temporary!! If you are interested in getting feathered contact me. I work and Lindsey's Salon and Spa and would love to get you feathered! Have a FABULOUS Monday!

XO- Keely

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Mother's Day


Happy Mother's Day to Moms everywhere! You are all beautiful in so many ways! Thanks for all your love and all you do. Hope all Moms have a great day and are spoiled rotten, it is much deserved!! 

XO-Keely

Friday, May 6, 2011

Get Polished

Hot nail polishes for summer, anything PASTEL!!! I personally love this trend. We saw it towards the end of summer last year but it never really kicked in. Well its back and I can't wait to get mine polished. The most popular pastel colors are a baby blue, pastel purple, and bubble gum pink. Well ,what are you waiting for have a good Friday and get to polishing!
XO- Keely