DIY 5 INGREDIENT HAIR MASK

I've been looking for a great hair mask to was going to benefit my hair and scalp. Of course Pinterest is the first place I look.. There's so many different recipes for DIY hair masks, so I though I would conjure up my own. Look through your kitchen pantry to see if you have these 5 simple ingredients: brown sugar/raw sugar, honey, peppermint extract, egg, and olive oil.

Let's talk about the science behind this hair mask.. The sugar is the exfoliant, this will help rid your scalp of build up, honey and olive oil are the moisturizers, these two will leave your hair silky and shiny! Peppermint extract will stimulate your scalp and hair follicles, this will promote hair growth, and last but one of the most important ingredients is the egg. Your hair is made up of proteins, and in order to have healthy hair, you have to ensure your hair is getting enough protein; there's no better way to do that than to slather it on your scalp!

 Step by step:
1. Beat the egg in a small bowl until it is all broken up and mixed well. Then add the rest of your ingredients and mix well.

2. Wrap yourself in a towel.. This will get messy!

3. Starting down the middle of your hair apply the product with a hair dying brush, or your fingers. Repeat until the top of your scalp is coated.

4. Separate your hair starting at the bottom and apply the mixture from the root to the end of your hair.

5. Repeat until all your hair is saturated and your scalp is covereed.

6. Put a shower cap on, if you don't have a showercap use cling wrap or a grocery bag, and wait 30-60 minutes. The longer you leave this mixture on, the better your results will be!

7. Once the time is up, wash your hair as usual and style as usual. Your hair will feel silky, smooth, and easier to style!

 Let me know if you try this out! I would love to hear how it works for you.. Leave any comments down below. If you have any questions/buisness please email me @ beautyinsiderbyna@gmail.com!


xoxo
-Feliciana

HAIR AND MAKEUP INSPIRED BY DEMI LOVATO @ the AMA's

If you watched the 2015 AMA's you would know how flawless Demi Lovato looked on the red carpet and during her performance! Once I saw her, I knew I had to recreate this look! She had lovely finger waves in her hair, a super dark smokey eye with black on the lid, and a beautiful burgundy lip. If you're feeling bold, this look would be perfect for a holiday party or a night out!

Let's start with the hair.. I always like to begin with my hair first to avoid getting hairspray on my face and ruining my makeup! Demi's hair has a vintage feel to it, so I wanted to create old Hollywood waves. To do this, you can use a curling iron, wand, or straightener. (YES! A straightener!) I prefer to use my straightener because my hair tends to last longer that way than with a wand. I created a deep part on the right side of my head then I sectioned my hair. Starting from the bottom I curled all my hair inwards towards. The key to this look is to curl all the hair the same way. If you want your hair to last all night, I would recommend that you pin each curl while its still hot, and leave until it is completely cooled. Once I curled all the hair in the same direction I let my hair cool. I usually let my hair cool until I am done with my makeup, this will also help the hair stay curled longer. Once the cooling process is done, I brush out the curls until they turn into waves. Be very gentle with your hair at this point. Start at the top of your head and go straight down. This may take a while but you should end up with waves that create an "S" shape.

Now, onto the makeup.. I created this look using my BH Cosmetics 5th Edition palette. But, you can use any shadow palettes you have.

First, I start with my usual Master Conceal by Maybelline as a base. I use a chocolate shadow as my transition shade with a large fluffy blending brush. I start every look with these two products, they're definitely my GO TO products!

Then, I take my black shadow on a shader brush. I like to pack on the product, the darker the shadow, the better this look will turn out. QUICK TIP: I recommend doing your foundation last because you will have a TON of fall out from the black shadow. I pack on the black shadow only on my eyelid.

Now, BLEND until your arms fall off. If your arms aren't hurting, you didn't blend enough. Adding the chocolate shade at the beginning of the look will make blending the black so much easier. I use a clay/brick red color to blend out the black with a tapered blending brush. I like to use circular/ windshield wiper motions to blend out the black. TAKE YOUR TIME. This is the most important part of the tutorial, you don't want to end up with a black eye, so be sure to take your time blending.

At this point, I took a baby wipe and cleaned up all the fall out under my eye (IT WAS A LOT). I highlighted my inner corner with a champagne color and also my brow bone with a flesh toned color.

Time to apply Falsies! I am using Grand Glamour by Vegas Nay. Of course you dont have to use falsies but it will bring the whole look together. I also smoked out the bottom lash line with black and the two other shades I used in the crease.

Here's the finished look! I hope you enjoyed this look inspired by DEMI. Please leave any comments down below. If you have any questions/ business inquires please email me @ beautyinsiderbyna@gmail.com.

xoxo
-Feliciana

Beauty is only skin deep

Today, I'm going to take a break from my normal blog routine to bring you something I feel is very important. At the end of the day, when all the glamour washes away, how do you see yourself?

"Beauty is only skin deep," I've heard this quote since I was a little girl and it stuck with me. For me, this quote is much deeper than what it seems. No matter how beautiful you may be, no matter how much or how little makeup you are wearing, it's whats inside that matters and how you treat others. You may have a full glam look on your face, but that won't make up for the ice you may have in your heart. I came across this quote this other day on Pinterest.. I couldn't have said it better myself.

 

There's so much more to being a "Beauty Guru" than just loving makeup. To me, being a "Guru" is all about inspiring other women, creating an environment where everyone can show their creative side with makeup, and most of all making other women feel beautiful. One thing that I love from the bottom of my heart is helping others. If that's helping someone feel beautiful on a special day, or helping my little sister dress her Barbies. I love it. I see many other "Gurus" who are only passionate about makeup, not about how makeup affects other women. It's important for me to stay humble throughout this journey, and I am so happy to be able to share this experience with so many people who love the same things I do.

When you're feeling down, remember, "You are either as beautiful or as ugly as you believe you are. You define your beauty. That's not a power anyone can have over you." The only reason a person may have a mean bone in their body is because they're not happy with themselves, they have internal demons that they take out on others. Don't let those people tell you, you are not beautiful. I hope every mean person finds it in themselves to love themselves once again.

Secrets to confidence:
1. Wake up, look in the mirror, and love what you see. Tell yourself "I love you." I know, how corny, but trust me when I tell you it works.
2. Smile at strangers, at your siblings, parents, boss, everyone. Don't let someone take your smile away.
3. Forget other peoples standards. Create your own. Set your own standards for yourself, and set them high because YOU CAN DO IT.
4. Contribute to something. You'll feel great about yourself knowing you're helping someone reach their goals.
5. Stay HUMBLE. This is so near to my heart, in the world we live in today, it's always important to remember where you came from. Your roots are what make you, you.
6. Strive to be different. Don't let anyone take your shine away, you've earned it!

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