Has anyone with a smooth and classy French twist ever made you say, “No way, I couldn’t replicate that”? I used to think that, too. I thought you needed to be at a salon, with a main stylist and a few helpers, to attempt this look. However, only a few years ago, as I got …
Have you ever leaned over the mirror – only to find those stubborn little black dots staring back at you? I sure have—especially on my nose and chin. I’ve been trying everything from drugstore pore strips to pricey facials for years in hopes for that smooth, poreless glow. Spoiler alert: I didn’t see real change …
Do you have a moment on TikTok where you fixate on Dutch braid videos, not knowing what to do? A year ago, you could have found me sitting on the floor of my bathroom, with a brush in one hand and my phone in the other and I had no idea what to do. I …
Many times have I stood by the mirror and curled my hair, only to have my curls go dull a few hours on. This is something that happens to me too, far more than I should admit. After some trial and error, along with unexpected discoveries, I have found methods to curl hair that do …
Has there ever been a moment when you’ve looked into the mirror, considering whether now is when your gray hair should appear? I did — and not just once. The idea came to me when I took time away at the beach, instead of stressing over a salon appointment. It was one selfie at sunset …
Have you ever thought that your hair hasn’t grown for a long time? Despite what activities you take part in, they all take the same time? It’s happened to me — watching myself in the mirror, hoping to see that things were improving, but they weren’t. After much practice, I finally found out how to …
Have you ever stared at your reflection, scissors in hand, wondering if you could just skip the salon this time? I’ve done it — more than once. As a beauty expert who’s also a busy mom, I’ve learned that cutting your own hair doesn’t have to end in disaster. In fact, it can feel incredibly …
Have you ever looked in the mirror ready to cut your hair, wondering if bangs are a good idea? I know that moment all too well. A scroll on Pinterest or watching a TikTok video tends to lead us to thinking our hair would be better with bangs. Trimming your own fringe yourself occasionally makes …
Have you ever stood in front of your closet, surrounded by clothes, and thought, “Why does nothing look good on me today?” I used to feel that way more often than I’d like to admit. No matter how many cute pieces I owned, I never felt quite right—until I learned how to dress for my …
Have you ever stared at your skincare shelf, wondering why nothing really seems to calm your skin? I’ve been there. Breakouts, redness, dry patches—it felt like my face was always throwing a fit. That changed when I stumbled upon the one thing I had totally overlooked: aloe vera. I first rediscovered aloe during a spa …
