Intensive Therapy!

So today is my "intensive therapy" day. I have nothing to do today but clean, so I decided to do a full body therapy day.
By that I mean hair treatments and facial treatments.
Heres a quick little rundown of what Im doing right now!

So to start off with, I washed my hair yesterday, blow dried it with a heat protectant, and thats it. Just pulled it back, no further heat or products. 
(Ive noticed my hair seems to be looking thinner and thinner, so Im trying to not do too much to it, not pulling it back super tight, not applying too much heat, and now Im going to be doing this hair treatment weekly!)
So Im using this Global Goddess Shine Coconut Amla Revitalizing Hair Treatment.

Ive used this only once before, so I dont really know the results of long term use. But I liked it after my first use..and Ive been meaning to use it again, but I just havent gotten around to it until now. So this stuff is really cool. Its supposed to be like the oil treatment Indian girls use weekly on their hair to "promote growth and wash away stress." And I must say, it did make my hair feel thicker with just one use. Im liking this, and I definitely will be using more often!
Its made from:

• Coconut Oil (nourishes)
• Neem Oil (soothes scalp)
• Amla Extract (rejuvenates)
• Henna (adds volume and shine)
• Grape Seed Oil (protects)
• Avocado Oil (moisturizes scalp)

It says to leave it on your hair for 30 min, then shampoo & condition as normal. You can also leave it on your hair overnight for an even deeper conditioning. Just make sure you put a towel down on your pillow so you dont get oil all over your stuff and ruin it!

So, while that was sitting on my hair I thought it was the perfect time to do a facial mask also.
So Im using Peter Thomas Roth Sulfur Cooling Mask.

I love doing facial masks. I have pretty oily, acne prone skin. So masks are a great way to eliminate excess oil, clear pores, and remove dead skin. Leaving my face baby smooth. :)
This stuff is amazing. I absolutely loooove it. It has so many great ingredients that are so good for your skin. 
Its got:

• 10% Sulfur - Helps dry and clear acne blemishes 
• Kaolin - A type of clay that helps to absorb excess oil 
• Eucalyptus - Antibacterial properties help prevent future breakouts and provides a soothing herbal scent 
• Aloe Vera - Helps soothe and hydrate the skin

So this stuff you basically just apply to clean dry skin, leave it on to dry, then wash off with cool water. I let it sit on my face for probably 20-25 min, if you have dry skin dont leave it on for more than 10.

The one thing I dont like about masks though is they leave a weird chalky feeling on my skin, so I usually do rinse my face lightly with a face wash. 

So when my 25 min was over I got in the shower and quickly rinse my face and used a little bit of my La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel. Im not going to go into detail about that, but you can click the links to check it out!

Next, I shampooed my hair with Phyto Phytoneutre Clarifying Shampoo.

This has been in my closet for months now, and this is acyually the first time Ive used it. And can I just tell you..I love it!

This shampoo is detoxifying. It has eucalyptus oil, which stimulates the scalp and eliminates product build up without stripping hair of its natural protective barrier.

Apply a quarter size amount to hair, lather, rinse, repeat.

Then once that was rinsed I sprayed this Redken Extreme CAT.

This is a protein reconstructing treatment. You spray it on your hair after you shampoo (ring out extra water) lather it up a little and let it sit on your hair fro 3-5 min. Then rinse and follow with conditioner. You can use this 1-3 times a week. And I definitely will be!

And lastly, I wanted to use my Redken Extreme Strength Builder Plus. But I couldnt find it, so I used my Ion Effective Care Treatment.

I got this stuff years ago when I was bleaching my hair like once a week (lol not even exaggerating) and I used to use it all the time, but for some reason I stopped, and its been in the back of my closet for years. Well I used it again today, and Im glad I did, because this stuff works so good!

So that was my day of "intense therapy" and my hair and skin is loving it, and so am I! Ill be doing this full treatment at least once a month. Definitely using the conditioner and CAT once a week. 

Btw guys, if you have any tips for me to help my hair grow thicker, please share in the comments. Ive tried a few things, but nothing Ive tried has worked. Im giving this a try, and seeing how things go. But if you have any tips please share, because I need to know! Lol Im starting to get freaked out. Thanks :)

Some products in this review were provided to me for the purpose of writing a review. Those products include Redken products and Global Goddess products. All other products were purchased by me for my personal use. 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.

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.