It’s already HOT in sunny Florida where I live. But other places are feeling summer not spring where they live. I see a lot of beach babes here already basking in the 🌞 sun and frying their hair & skin!
So, I thought I’d share a natural treatment mask you can do that is for the hair!
What you will need to do this mask:
My clients love this mask too. I like to share with them too!
1 ripe banana 🍌
1 tablespoon of olive 🫒 oil
1 teaspoon of local honey 🍯
I learned this recipe when I traveled to Italy. I love interviewing locals on their beauty secrets wherever I go.
Simply mash and mix all of the above in a small bowl. Stir well. It will be gooey a bit but so worth it!
I apply the mask with my hands and leave it on at least 15 minutes. Rinse well and shampoo with a little bit of shampoo. You don’t need to use cream rinse afterwards.
*FYI … If you want to tweak this recipe by adding more olive oil,a dash more of honey or half of another banana you can. If you want to do this on your husbands hair he will benefit from it too!
Olive oil does so much for the face & body! I love whipping up natural recipes in my beauty kitchen!
Here are a few easy ways you can update your look and achieve this:
I love foundation but … Go lightly! WET your makeup sponge with water or a Rosewater before you apply your foundation for a more “natural look”. Creamy formulas or a light mineral liquid foundation work best! If you like a powder foundation simply apply it with a kabuki powder brush instead of a sponge.
Invest in a good eyelash curler! It perks those lashes up and curls them too.
Using an eyelash curler is like a boob job for your lashes!
Go easy on your blush. Use a cream or gel formula. If you use a powder apply your blush with a fan brush.
Creamy formulas give you a more natural rosy healthy glow!
Choose mascara in rich navy, purple or green hues. If you must use brown instead. Black makes your eyes defined but can make your eyes look tired and appear smaller.
* I like to mix and match mascara on my 50 plus clients especially. Navy mixed with a coat of black is softer than a straight black hue. Deep purple on bottom lashes will make whites of the eyes brighter and under eyes fresh!
Play up your eyes with a bit of tinted mascara!
Don’t over tease or over spray your hair you’ll look outdated. Get haircuts on a regular basis. Nothing ages you faster than dry unkept hair. If you dare get a bob haircut or lighten up on the length of your locks.
Gloss those 👄 lips! After applying lipstick apply a dash of a shiny hydrating lip gloss in the center top and bottom of your lips.
Gloss on!
Nail polish 💅 in softer hues don’t need much maintenance or show chips easily. A pearl,champagne,silver,icy pink or blue will update you too!
Choose lighter or medium shades as they are more youthful looking! Your skin will look better too!
Keep up with your neck! We’re all getting a tech neck by looking down at our phones or hunching over a computer. It’s time to invest in a neck cream.
Happy, hydrated skin looks younger.
Keep smiling! 😎 Let people wonder what you’re up to!
Even though I travel to Chicago often o NEVER get tired of it. So much to enjoy, eat and do!
Here’s what I found at the International Esthetics Cosmetics and SPA conference and AMERICAS’ Beauty Show in Chicago this year:
Makeup is a little different …no cake face! No buffet of makeup on the face on a daily basis.
Self-care continues to be in the forefront of beauty and skincare!
It was all about Lashes for days! So many lashes and lash extension classes now more than ever. Faux Lashes and lash extensions don’t seem to be going away.
Vajacials are STILL trending.
Anal bleaching….yes it is a thing. Brghtenup wowed the crowd.
Teeth are getting some bling with …Tooth Kandy! They dazzled on the show floor.
Men’s grooming is HOTTER than ever.
Now that everybody seems to be getting Tattoos aftercare skin care is big business.
HAIR CARE is becoming more clean, green and anti-aging too. Appliances and tools are on fire.
I also discovered some yummy places to eat. One was the infamous Gibsons of Chicago. It reminded me of old Hollywood restaurants. The service was divine and the the food was too. If you are ever in the Rosemont area attending a show at that convention center or have business near by…You must try the Garbage Salad.
I had to stop yet again by the infamous Garetts popcorn for their caramel & cheese mixed popcorn. OMG so decadent. Your lips will not be able to resist.
The micro breweries are still poppin everywhere and the bar and brewery called Short Fuse Brewing Company had a great vibe and made many beers on site.
Beer 🍺 Beer and More Beer!
SHOPPING downtown Chicago and the Magnificent Mile are awesome.
My favorite store downtown is AKIRA.
But I fell in love with the FASHION Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont. There was Bloomingdales, SteveMadden, Nordstrom Rack and more.
Did I forget to mention Versace? The line to get into the the VERSACE store was enormous. I didn’t have time to wait. I wanted to buy a pair of Steve Madden shoes I saw in the window but the long line red rope and door assistant were NOT moving. I tried!
Shoppers,shopper and more shoppers. All got in my way.
Life, Lipstick, & Glowing Skin 