Beach Waves

I have been loving the trendy beach wave look! I also feel like I only ever curl my hair the same way, and with summer just around the corner, I was itching for a change that was more carefree looking! At first, I bought a Remington wand from Target that claimed to create waves, but it did not achieve a look even close to what I wanted (my hair just looked kinked or as if I had been electrocuted!), so I returned it and continued to shop around. I watched so many YouTube videos that I ended up more unsure of what to buy. I decided to go to Ulta because I had a 20% off coupon and found a Hot Tools Curling Bubble wand that also claimed on its box that it was for beach waves, and I love Hot Tools' line of hair tools, so I bought it knowing I was getting a quality product, but I could always return it if it wasn't exactly what I wanted. I immediately went home and tried it out and turns out, I loved it! I also bought some Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray to help make my hair more messy and to aid in separating the waves better. I will be honest, the words 'sea salt' weren't appealing to me, as I could only think of gargling salt water to get rid of a sore throat and how nasty that smelled and tasted. This spray is the complete opposite and has sort of a coconut smell and is something I want my hair to smell like everyday! I'm glad I couldn't have been more wrong! The first day I used the bubble wand I left a good inch or more of my hair at the bottom straight but today I tried to get the ends more today. I like it both ways and appreciate the options!

Here are my beach waves from the first day:

And from today:

I hope this helps you get those highly sought-after beach waves! As always, thanks for reading! :)

Dupe: Gold Series Marcel Curling Iron

My sister recently started beauty school and needed a "model" to practice washing and styling hair on, so I obliged and she did a great job! I was amazed my hair could look so good using a smaller barrel. I have been using a 1 1/2" curling iron and this fancy 3/4" Marcel created a great look that I wanted to be able to create on my own. The Marcel Curling Iron has a unique design that is not the easiest to use.

Using the Marcel Curling Iron:

Using the Revlon Curling Iron:

I bought the Revlon curling iron back in high school after many recommendations from friends because they loved the spiral barrel. After my hair got longer I thought I needed a bigger barrel and although it does provide beautiful loose curls, a smaller barrel adds more curls. Definitely try it-or something different than your usual-out! It may mean you'll have a new hair routine!

No Bueno: Garnier Fructis Hydra Recharge Moisture Whip Leave-In Conditioner for Dry Hair

I wasn't able to find my usual leave-in conditioner, so I thought I would give this a try. I love the smell of Garnier Fructis shampoo so I figured I would love this. The smell did not disappoint. However, the formula wasn't anything to write home about. It was incredibly sticky and because it was a foam, I had to use my hands to work it into my hair. It did not aid in conditioning my hair and I was left with sticky hands and staticky hair. What I want in a leave-in conditioner is a quick spritz that will help me to comb out my mane before I put it up in my towel. This was a mess and did not live up to its name. Have you tried this? What was your experience like?

Review: Turbie Twist

I picked this up at Wal-Mart the other day for $4.98! I will admit I'm a sucker for items featured in infomercials and this was no exception! I would never buy something over the phone, so when I saw this for less than $5 I had to try it! I've been using it for a few days now and I love it! Before I would just dry off and then put my hair up using my big body towel. This would not stay in place, was super heavy and the Turbie Twist is the complete opposite. I realize I could use a smaller towel, but the Turbie Twist's elastic loop is a game changer! It really makes a big difference. I have pretty thick, long hair, so I was leery of it all fitting, so when I got home I tried it out with my dry hair and it fit with room to spare! It is made of a soft terry cloth and comes in multiple colors. It is also machine washable. I highly recommend trying it out or giving this as a gift!

FOTD: Peacock Inspired

Here's my makeup mess for the day:

And this is what I came up with:

My inspiration:

I picked this peacock clip up at ShopCo a few years ago mostly because it was brown and turquoise-two of my favorite colors! It's raining here today, so the lighting is off, but I hope you can try out this look! :)

I used LORAC's Pewter as a base and Too Faced's Peacock in the outer half. I used Too Faced's Silk Teddy as a highlight. Another good look for fall since I'll be wearing these colors more.

Thanks for reading! :)