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

Salon Blowout Without Leaving Your house!

Who doesn't love a full, voluminous, bouncy blow out from the salon? Let's be honest, salon prices are outrageous, that's why I'm going to show you how to give yourself the ultimate blowout without going to the salon!
 
I bought all products from Sally's Beauty Supply!
For this look, you're going to need a blow-drier with nozzle, one large boar bristle round brush, medium size ceramic round brush, detangling brush, and clips or hair-tie.

I prefer to let my hair air dry over night, but if you want to start with wet hair fresh out the shower I would recommend that you flip your hair upside down and rough dry until your hair is 85% dry.

First, I detangle my hair with a detangling brush (The Wet Brush is a great option.)

After detangling, I seperate my hair into 1-2 inch sections starting from the bottom. With my large boar bristle brush I begin to smooth out small sections at a time. Boar bristle is great for adding shine to your look, and because its so large it will add volume as well. Focus on the roots first, getting the roots smooth is important to avoid frizz. Also, roll your brush under when you are drying the ends, this will create a slight curl and will add bounce to the finished look.

I continue this process with my large round brush until my hair is completely dry and smooth. The key to this look is to smooth out your hair so you don't have to use a flat iron. I stop right at the crown of my head. This is when things get serious, and important for this look.

The top of the head is where you want the most volume and bounce. I am going to start with smoothing out my bangs. I like to take my medium size round brush and put it at the base of my bangs. Then, I over direct my bangs forward, curling the ends under. Over directing the hair creates movement and volume!

I am going to repeat the process of taking small sesctions, over directing them forward, and curling them under until all the hair has been smoothed out. I am also going to continue to use a medium (1-2 inch) ceramic barrel brush. 

Blowing out your own hair is going to take practice, lots of patience, and a ton of elbow grease. You can skip arm day at the gym after blowing out your hair! The final product is a beautiful blow out that cost you nothing.

TIPS

• Use a heat protector, my favorite is by Tresseme.

• Take your time while blowing out your hair. 

• Small sections of hair are key for smooth hair all over.

I hope you enjoy this hair tutorial! Let me know if you try it out on yourself! Please share this to anyone who loves to do their own hair. Follow my blog for more Beauty Insider everyday.