DIY Hair and Skin Treatments

Ever see someone and wonder "how the hell does she get her hair so shiny and perfect?!"
Well with this amazingly easy hair treatment, made from something you probably already have in your fridge, youll have people wondering that about you!

There are many benefits from eating eggs, but something that a lot of people dont know is that eggs are also amazing for your hair and skin.
The yolks are rich in fats and proteins, and are naturally moisturizing. The whites contain bacteria eating enzymes which soaks up oils.
That means theyre good for skin, and hair.

HAIR
If you have oily hair, use the whites. For dry, brittle hair, use the yolks. And for normal hair use the whole egg.

• Take 1/2 cup of whichever mixture you need. (if you have long hair and need more, go ahead and use what you need.)
• Apply egg mixture to clean, dry hair. (not freshly washed, if you showered the day before thats perfect).
• Coat scalp and hair. (healthy hair starts at the scalp, so be sure to get it all over the hair and scalp.)
• Leave on for 20-30 minutes.
• Rinse with cool water. (you dont want to cook the egg in your hair with hot water)
• Follow up by shampooing as usual.

Whole egg or yolk treatments can be applied once a month, white treatment can be applied every two weeks.

SKIN
Like I said above, egg yolks remove oils, so they can be a great treatment for oily, acne prone skin; and yolks are a natural moisturizer, so they can be a great treatment for dry skin. This will also firm your skin!
Its really just as simple as the hair treatment. 

• Separate the eggs. (youll probably only need one for your face)
• (for dry skin skip the egg whites part)
• Beat the whites until theyre lightly frothy.
• Take a warm towel and press it against your face to open your pores.
• Apply whites to your skin, apply in an upward circular motion.
• Let sit for 30 min, or until completely dry.
• Wipe off with warm cloth.
• Then apply the yolks the same way as the whites.
• Let sit on your face for another 15-30 min.
• Rinse with warm water, then splash with cool water to close pores. (again be careful waters not too warm, you dont want to cook the eggs)
• (if you feel like they left a weird feeling or if it creeps you out rinse your face with a mild soap after)

NOTE
Eggs that are not organically produced may contain traces of hormones, pesticides, or herbicides that are present in chicken yards and in the egg production line. In order to ensure that you are not also applying these substances to your skin, be sure to use eggs that are organically produced. (which I recommend you eat also)
Since I have my own chickens, I know exactly what goes in, so I know my eggs are the cleanest and purest possible. 
And obviously, if you have an egg allergy, do not apply eggs to your skin or hair!

Review: Cellairis by Elle & Blair

I know this isnt technically "beauty" related, but some might consider it fashion, so Im gonna go ahead and post it anyway :)

So, as some of you may know, Elle & Blair Fowler are super popular Beauty Gurus on Youtube. Which has led to many great things for them, such as their own makeup line, writing a book, and their cell phone case line with Cellairis.

If you go to look at their cases, youll find some super cute designs for all sorts of cell phones. They said they designed these to be able to change them daily to match your outfit every day, and sort of use them as an accessory.

Which is a great idea, but coming in at $20 - $50 ($100 for an ipad case) That can be one very expensive accessory, especially if you need one for every outfit.

Theres no doubt that if you have the extra money to spend, and clearly the very successful Fowler sisters have that money, but the average american teen/young adult usually doesnt. So their idea of changing them daily isnt very practical.

However, they do have some really cute cases, which is why I was interested in checking them out.

I picked out two of my favorite cases, which were these:

In the Flesh - $27.99

This was one of my favorites, I love lace, so of course I loved this design. (it is also available in pink and a grayish color)

When I opened it, it looked pretty much exactly the way its pictured, and buying online you never know, even with a reputable company like Cellairis.. So when I first opened it, I loved it.

What I Loved:

- Cute design

- Real lace

- Fit snug on my phone, so I didnt have to worry about it falling off

What I Didnt Love:- Pricey for a cell phone case

- On the site it says "an exceptional skinny profile" but I thought it made my phone a little chunky or bulky, my phone felt tiny when I took the case off..
- After using it for a week or so, I noticed the one corner starting to come off, which wasnt that big of a deal, I figured I could just put a little dab of glue and fix it. (since the time that I got the case, theyve added a note to the site saying "ATTENTION: This case is made with real lace. Yes, that means its fragile and just like other products made with lace if it is not handled with care it can rip, tear, or deform. We're sure you already knew that we just wanted to state the obvious!" which wasnt there initially)

And thats really it, nothing amazing, nothing un-amazing.. But I have to say, if I were to have my choice again, I wouldnt have picked this case.

Rebel Princess - $27.99

I loved this case when I first saw it, it is definitely my style..a little "rebel-y" with a touch of glitz and "princess"

When I opened it, it was also exactly as pictured, no complaints. 

I remember reading and hearing before that Cellairis uses a special way of applying rhinestones so they wont fall off, which is one of the reasons I picked this phone, because I dont usually get cases with rhinestones because they fall off so easily, and theyre not cute anymore..but now that Im on the site looking for that in writing, of course, I cant find it. Anyway..

What I Loved:

- Super cute design, of course

- Rhine stones, who doesnt love rhinestones

- Fit really well on my phone, and clipped on really fast and easily

- Site also said it was slim, and it was pretty slim

What I Didnt Love:

- Once again, a little pricey

- After putting it on and off I noticed it started feeling a little loose..not as snug as when I first got it..

- Then after a little longer, it kind of started falling off..the corner kept coming off and it no longer fit nice :(

- Their awesome way of attaching rhinestones FAILED a bunch of mine fell off..it left a little shiny spot from the back of the rhinestone Im guessing, so it still had a similar look, but not really..

So, all in all for both cases, Id rate them both 3 out of 5. If I had the option to get these cases again, I probably would have gone for something else for both..something that wont fall apart or have pieces fall off..something that wont itself fall off my phone..I wish there would have been more reviews when I got my cases to help me in my decision..so I hope this review helps in yours.

If youve tried any Cellairis cases (not necessarily just Elle & Blair ones) feel free to share your reviews on them :)

Have a super sparkly day!

The product in this review was provided to me for the purpose of writing a review. This in no way effects the quality of the review provided. No monetary exchange occurred in exchange for the writing of the review. The views expressed in this review are strictly my own opinions. All reviews provided here are the work of myself and remain completely unbiased.

Clarisonic Brush Review.

I know Ive mentioned this before, but Ive never given my full review on it. So here it is! :)

Clarisonic Classic Sonic Skin Cleansing System
I have the classic clarisonic which has one button, two speeds, comes with charging cradle, either a sensitive or normal brush head and 3 1oz. trial size cleansers (Refreshing Gel Cleanser, Gentle Hydro Cleanser, and Nourishing Care Cleanser)
This version retails for about $195 But is on sale right now (as of Jan 1, 2013; not sure when sale ends) for $159!

Clarisonic also has:
Mia - 1 button, 1 speed, smaller size, universal voltage charger, sensitive brush head, 1oz trial size Refreshing Gel Cleanser. $119
Mia 2 - 2 speeds, 1 minute pulsing T-timer, and a protective travel case universal voltage charger, sensitive brush head, 1oz trial size cleanser. $149
Aria *new* - 3 speeds, sleek design, drying stand, and USB enabled pLink charger, wall adapter, sensitive brush, 1oz trial size Refreshing Gel Cleanser. $199
Plus - 3 speeds, universal charging cradle, sensitive brush head, body brush head, 1oz trial size Refreshing Gel Cleanser, 2oz trial size Refining Skin Polish. $225

They also sell all of their cleansers, replacement charging cradles, chargers, brush heads, and other accessories. See more at Clarisonic.com.

The Sonic Skin Cleansing System uses a patented sonic frequency of more than 300 movements per second to clean, soften and smooth skin. In just 60 seconds, the brush gently, yet thoroughly removes 6X more makeup and 2X more dirt and oil than manual cleansing alone. Removing these impurities has been shown to allow a 61% better absorption of Vitamin C, and better prepares skin for other products. 

What I Love:

• Amazingly deep clean
• Leaves skin soft
• Removes all dirt and makeup from skin
• Unclogs pores
• Comes with trial size cleansers so you can figure out which one you like
• You can buy brushes for your face type, and also comes in body sizes.
• You can use any cleanser you want with it, you dont have to use a Clarisonic cleanser

What I dont Love:

• Pretty pricey, although it is definitely worth it, its just a lot of money to throw out all at once for a simple little brush.
• Honestly, thats the only thing I can think of.

I would definitely give this a 5 out of 5. It may be expensive, but it pays for its self, and youll really just have to try it for yourself to see.
And if you dont love it they have a Feel and See Guarantee, a 90 day money back guarantee!

There are other brands that offer similar brushes for less money, but honestly theyre not the same, and I recommend this over any other brushes.

The product in this review was not provided to me for the purpose of writing a review. I purchased this product for my own personal use. I am simply sharing my experience with it. No monetary exchange occurred in exchange for the writing of the review. The views expressed in this review are strictly my own opinions. All reviews provided here are the work of myself and remain completely unbiased.