We would all love to look like the above picture right? Well, I don’t know why it is, but being tan just looks better, maybe because it hides all the flaws. Don’t get me wrong, I do think some people can pull off the pale look, and actually look drop dead gorgeous! For example, Nicole Kidman with her flawless porcelain skin, NOT FAIR!

Back in high school I went tanning like every week and spent countless hours baking in the sun come summer time. All because I wanted to have the sun kissed look year round. I learned all about skin cancer in junior high and was also aware that sun tanning would cause wrinkles sooner than I would like, I was extremely smart.

I remember just thinking, it’s not a big deal, of course I wouldn’t get skin cancer, and WRINKLES? pfff, I’m sure there will be some miracle treatment when I get older.

Well, the reality is, YES, there are a TON of miracle treatments, or so they say, that cost a FORTUNE!!! Not to mention EXTREMELY painful! I’ve had multiple laser treatments on my face, trying to turn back time and erase all the damage caused by the sun. AND now that I’m pushing 30, I’m noticing fine lines that are beginning to form around my mouth and forehead. NOT happy about this but it’s my own dang fault. Now I’m just caking on the SPF hoping to prevent any further damage.

Botox is always an option, but not so sure I want to venture down that road…….yet.

So, I’ve been forced to use the alternative tanning method. SPRAY TAN!!!

I’ve tried so many different sunless tanners and have found that the self tanning products have come a long way since I first started using them about 8 years ago. We all remember the beautiful orange color those earlier products left behind.

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Need I say more???

Today I’d like to share with you a few different options to get the more natural SUN KISSED look. Remember, LESS IS MORE 🙂

Option number one: Getting an air brush tan, having someone actually spray on high quality self tanner. This is probably the best way to go, to get the most even looking tan, but of course can be time consuming as well as expensive. Like I mentioned in last weeks post, my friend Jessica is offering airbrush tans for only $18. Just click on her name to contact her on facebook, or email me if you’d like her number to make an appt.

• Option number two: Going to the tanning salon and having a machine spray you down. This is a great option, very quick, but can also be expensive, up to $30 per visit. Golden Tan is now offering a great deal on their Versa Spa spray tans, $80 a month for unlimited spray tanning. I know, it’s still kind of expensive, but if you want to maintain this kind of tan, you’ll want to go in about every 6 or 7 days.

■ Fast: Get tan in 2 minutes■ Comfortable: Heated spray makes for a comfortable experience, with warm air blow-dry after every treatment.■ Mist-free: EZ-2BREATH technology makes for a completely mist-free treatment.

• Option number three: Do it yourself. I have been using this SalonBronze at home air brush tanning. It works pretty well, just can be a little tricky trying to apply it yourself. It’s also very messy. So the best way to apply would be in the shower, and have someone else spray it on so you can get it even. Don’t spray too close, and use a blow dryer immediately afterwards to dry. You can find it for $25 on Amazon (click on name above), or you can get it at Sally’s Beauty Supply.

• Option number four: Tantowels I have found these to be VERY easy to use costing about $1.50 per towel. Just wear rubber gloves to keep your hands from turning brown. Applying the self tanner with the towel just seems to work very well because it’s just like rubbing a thick wet wipe all over your body making it easy to prevent any streaks.

• Option number five: Last but not least, if you break out easily, you’ll want to use Taunt and Tan. I get it from my esthetician, it’s oil free, specifically made for acne prone skin. Price $38.95, but lasts FOREVER!

Now if we could just make all this self tanner SMELL better then we’d be set 🙂

Don’t forget to enter my giveaway!!! One more week for your chance to win the white purse.

I’m not selling this product or anything, I just simply want to share what I know works.

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After

Her phone number is 801-619-3507

You can also order online if you’re not in Utah ( but do tell her I sent you, she offers discounts on my future orders for referring people)

www.correctiveskin.com

My skin now looks better than it’s ever looked, and I’m just so excited about this amazing breakthrough. I’ve learned a lesson from this though. Don’t lose hope, never give up, and you WILL find the answer.

About 6 years ago I was on a constant search for something to help me lose weight. Once again, I tried everything possible and couldn’t seem to drop the weight. It took some time, but eventually I found the program that works. This cleansing program I did has been the most amazing product for me ( lost 25 lbs and went from a size 10 to a 5). The best part about it, is I’ve been able to maintain it all this time.
Click HERE for more info on that.

A few other tips:

• Ice your face every night (I just use an ice cube directly on my skin, ice all over until it melts)
• Use mineral make up
• Get monthly chemical peals
• Try to use Sea Salt whenever possible, the iodine in regular salt can trigger breakouts.
• Cleanse (internally)
• Take Zinc ( I read a lot of reviews on this, and found that people are seeing great results)

Zinc and Acne: Zinc Clears Acne

If you currently have outbreaks and zits all over, you may use zinc supplements to alleviate what you are going through. Zinc can help heal your blemishes, reduce the inflammation, and reduce the androgenic effect of hormones on your skin. Thus, if you want your pimples to heal faster, taking some zinc supplements may be a good idea. zinc is closely involved in protein synthesis and in collagen formation in your body, both of which are essential in the maintenance of healthy skin and in normalizing production of skin oils. If you have been to a dermatologist and have been advised to take tetracycline, you may find it interesting that zinc is as effective as this antibiotic for preventing acne.

I found the Zinc info on Nutritional Supplements Health Guide

You can also google zinc and acne to find what other people are saying about it. I really believe that it helps. I still deal with the monthly breakouts due to hormone changes, but I just load up on the zinc and I REALLY notice a difference FAST. I take about 200-300 milligrams a day, and make sure you eat a big meal with it, because it WILL make you nauseous.

I hope this information is helpful. Please leave me comments if you have any other tips to offer.

Also, click HERE to enter my giveaway ( jewelry)!!!

Long thick hair, something I’ve always wanted but unfortunately was not blessed with. I have to go to extreme measures to get that kind of hair. I try to go for the natural look, like for example, I don’t color my hair at all, it’s totally natural, lol. Yeah, in my dreams 🙂 There is so much that goes into being blonde, and trust me, I’ve tried to go back to my natural color, and even colored my hair dark brown. It was not a pretty sight, in my opinion. I just felt so drab. I love being blonde, but do hate the maintenance that comes along with it. I like it really light, and of course, the lighter you go, the more your roots stand out, so I usually end up wearing hats every day the last couple of weeks before I get my hair done again (those headbands I mentioned before are great for covering up dark roots). So first you have the hideous roots, then of course you have to deal with the constant breakage and flyaways. So, as my hair gets lighter and lighter, it also gets thinner and thinner. It’s a lose lose in my opinion. I hate my natural color, but I hate the damage bleach brings to my hair. One of these days I’m just going to shave off my hair like Brittany Spears, and just wear wigs. I would be so excited if this became a trend. Think about it, you could have any hair color or style you want in minutes. It would be awesome! What do you say we all do this together, and start the trend ourselves 🙂
So, anyway, I’ve been in a constant search for ways I can stay blonde, but still have thick healthy hair. It’s been tough, but I’ve come up with a few solutions, and would like to share with you what I’ve learned over the years.

Extentions are always good 🙂 but can also be VERY expensive, so I figured out how to apply them myself. Here is a step by step guide to adding a few extra strands. Although, I wouldn’t exactly recommend doing this all over your head. A little bit of your own hair comes out along with each piece, as they tend to slide out after a couple of months.

I bought this little kit on this website, but have found that you can get everything cheaper on ebay. Search for Micro Ring Link Hair Extensions Pliers Needle Tools Set, then you’ll need to search for microlinks, then of course, the hair. And you DO want to use real human hair, and not synthetic hair. I’ve ordered from so many different vendors and have decided that the quality of hair you recieve is all luck. Sometimes you get a good batch, and sometimes you get a bad one. But really, you can find it so cheap on ebay, so it’s not that big of a deal if the hair only lasts a couple of months. If you’re lucky and get a good batch, the hair can last up to a year or longer.

First, you put the bead onto the needle
Then hook it onto a little strand of hair, close the latch on the needle, then slide the bead over and onto the hair.
The hair is hooked in the needle, so the strand of hair should slide right out.
Then you put the shoelace tip into the bead (search for prebonded extensions on ebay when purchasing the hair).
Then just clamp the bead, and you’re done. You’ll of course need to have a hair dresser cut the extensions to blend them, or you can attempt to do it yourself 🙂

Another option are the clip ins. These are great, but very uncomfortable, so usually when I wear them, I can’t wait to get them out. Looks great though, and does NO damage to the hair.

Here is a picture of my hair with all the clips in. They come in all different sizes, so you can put the bigger pieces in the back, and the smaller ones in front.

Another option for extensions is getting a whole weft sewn into your hair. I think this is actually THE best way to go. I’ve had them before and loved them. Two of my friends do this kind, and do such a great job at a very affordable rate. Rachelle is one, and Ashlie is the other. You can find them both on facebook (just click on their names).

This is the best stuff for flyaways

Pureology Super Smooth Smoothing Elixir 2oz

Only $14 on this website

I’m trying this new stuff right now called Ovation Hair. It’s supposed to make your hair grow longer and thicker. So, I’ll keep you posted on weather or not it’s worth your money 🙂 I just started it this week, so we’ll see. One thing I learned from their website, is that it’s good to wrap your head with a silky scarf at night. This helps protect your hair and keeps it shiny and hydrated.

I lost a lot of hair after giving birth (which is very common after delivery), and a friend of mine told me that taking silica in liquid form really helps stimulate hair growth. I’ve been taking this Bone Formula (it’s not liquid, but I think it’s been helping)

My hair dresser is the best! So, if you think you need a new hair stylist, then call her for sure. She does an amazing job with my hair. She can also make you a set of clip in extensions if you ever want them.

Jolynn (801)856-8682

If you have any other tips, advice, or product reviews to add to this post, please leave me a comment. I’m always looking for more information and great new products to try 🙂
Thanks