January Favourites!

Hey everyone!

My jan Faves video is up on youtube!

If you guys would like a blog version, please let me know :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J43epaC8Fc&list=UUuGxNSNzjW-xAluLrqw-uPA&feature=plcp

Have a wonderful day!

xoxo

Mellie

New Favorite!

Hey guys!

So...this is not going to be a makeup post today. I would like to RAVE about my newfound best friend/drink. i recently got a keurig, exchanged it for a tassimo. If you guys do not know what a keurig or tassimo are, they are single serve coffee makers, keurig seems to be the more popular one. I however, prefer the tassimo. the most awesome - est drink i absolutely LOVE are MOCHAS. Strabucks is AMAZING...but...can get pricey. the peppermint mocha from gevalia for the tassimo machine is AMAZING and i will NEVER get a peppermint mocha from starbucks again..as long as i have my stash because its limited edition >.< so yea....thats my rave.

Feel free to ask any questions about either machines :)

Hugs!

Mellie

Waxing at HOME! All you need to know abut wax and tips on how to save money.

Hey everyone! so when I was searching around for reviews on heating pots, wax, etc. it was pretty hard to find information. i was trying to decide between the GiGi and the Satin Smooth waxing pot. i finally decided on the GiGi because it ha good reviews, was easier to get my hands on, and slightly cheaper. ive used it a couple of times now and its been good. so above, you can see the picture of the box with the heater on it. Hopefully, my mom can get me the camera from home so I can do a video review/info/tutorial on how to wax at home.

So now to talk about the WAX. There are 2 different types of wax. "Hard" and "Soft" wax. "Soft wax is also known as strip wax because you need cloth or muslin strips to pull the wax off. Soft wax also attaches to your skin so you have to apply oil and/or baby powder to provide a barrier between your skin and your wax. you may still accidentally pull your skin of if you are inexperienced and/or make a mistake. This could hurt but should not do any major damage. Soft wax is best used for legs/arms although many salons also use this for lip/eyebrows. However, i feel like this would get really messy fast as soft was is "smoother" and therefor can drip. Also, i would rather not peel off my own skin.

THEREFOR:

I use hard wax:

Sorry, the image is sideways.

I chose the Satin Smooth wax because it had good reviews on amazon.

I have used it for my eyebrows, lips, and underarms. it is AWESOME. it doesnt hurt too bad, especially if you have gone waxing before. With Hard Wax, you layer it on it a thick layer, wait for it to dry, and then rip it off. NO strips needed. Also, because it is thicker, i feel it is easier to work with. Hard wax is good for "thicker and courser" hair, however, i feel it worked fine with my lips and eyebrows. Hard wax also DOES NOT stick to the skin, just the hair, so you cannot "rip" your skin off. Hard wax is usually used for more sensitive areas such as the bikini area, however, i felt it worked fine for my face and under arms too.

OTHER THINGS YOU WILL NEED.

Besides the wax and the heating pot (which is important if you want to wax), you will also need the following:

Cotton pads (like the stuff you use to remove makeup/nail polish/etc)

Pre-waxing and post-waxing oils and stuff.

HOWEVER

here is where you can save monies. instead of shelling out the $$$ for this, i just went to my local drugstore/grocery store and got

Baby Oil

For after you wax to get rid of that access that just seems to stick to EVERYTHING and also if you get it somewhere you dont want it to be: this is VERY useful. You can also use olive oil.

Aloe

For after you wax o the red areas, this really helps cool off the waxed area so it isnt so irritated.

Toner

You may also use rubbing alcohol or some sort of disinfectant to clean the area before waxing. whatever toner you use now also works.

Craft/Popsicle sticks

to apply the wax with, you may double dip if the wax is only for you, but for hygiene purposes, i do not recommend this.

I also waxed my underarms for the first time ever: all i can say is i am NEVER going back to shaving.

So that is all for now! sorry for the EXTREMELY long post. i hope this helps someone and look out for the next post/video! The total cost of everything was probably around $50 ish. about the price of getting your lip/eyebrows waxed 2-3 times.

Disclaimer: all products were purchased by me and all opinions are 100% my own. I am not being paid to do this.

Hair Removal: Im Never Shaving Again!

Hey everyone! so I know what every girls has to do, every day in the shower: SHAVE. Its a pain and the hair just grows back by the end of the day. Not only that, it leaves stubble and a dark shadow on your underarms. On your legs, you just end up shaving all over again. So....what does one do? well,

1. keep shaving.

2. wax, but this gets expensive,

OR.

3. Wax AT HOME!

If you cannot already tell, the 3rd one is my choice for hair removal. I bought a Was warmer and sally's beauty supply although you can also get it online. Mine is by GiGi and it wasnt too expensive, around $25 i think. i got hard wax by satin smooth, which does no require the muslin strips. I shall be posting pictures and more information soon!

Some benefits of Waxing at home as opposed to shaving.

1. You dont have to worry about it for another 2-4 weeks.

2. no dark shadow under your arms.

3. It is not super expensive like going to the salon would be.

4. It is not hard to learn.

5. This is going to sound dork, but for me, it was fun to learn :)

IM BACK!

Hey everyone! I know ive been gone from blogging/videos for a year or so, ive started college and have been very busy. BUT i have SO MANY things to share with you guys: new products/ processes, just EVERYTHING. please watch out for all the new posts/videos to come and have a great day!