Break up bootcamp: Week 2

I know this last week may have been hard for some, with cutting all contact off, but as time passes it will become easier, promise! Just remember, whenever you feel an urge to text or call him, think about what he's done to you and the reason why you guys are no longer with each other! Which brings me to this weeks challenge!

Week 2 challenge:
-Do things that make YOU happy!
-Don't be afraid to splurge on yourself
-If you're in school, focus on your schooling and apply yourself!
-Make plans with your friends and family
-Go the salon, switch up your look. New chapter, new you!
-Exercise and listen to music-when you workout, your body releases endorphins to the brain stimulating yourself to be happy!
-Go on vacation, if possible.

Week two's challenge is focused on becoming independent and doing stuff for yourself to help keep your mind off of what was and beginning on your mind on what is :). Get out have fun and do things you never could before!!!

Break up bootcamp: Week 1

At some point we all go through one of those break-ups that make us feel like the world is ending and we just want to pull out the romance movies and indulge ourselves in a bucket of ice cream. HOWEVER, instead of looking at this break-up as a tragic even, we need to look at it as a chance to begin a new life for OURSELVES. That's right-it's time to quit thinking about what makes him happy and it's time to focus on what makes US happy. I'm creating a break-up bootcamp for everyone, including myself, and we'll work on conquering goals that we set out for ourselves and working through this chapter of our lives together! Each week will be a new step towards moving forward with our lives :).

Week 1 Challenge:
-Throw out every memory that reminds you of your ex; seeing these things around will only remind you of the good times, not the bad.
-Delete texts, pictures, number- anything else that will make you want to contact him.
-WRITE THAT ANGRY LETTER YOU'VE WANTED TO WRITE FOR SO LONG, BUT NEVER HAD THE BALLS TO DO IT AND KEEP IT FOR YOURSELF OR BURN IT! (This will help to give you closure).
-Do not contact your ex it will only slow down the process of moving on with your life!
-Instead of reminiscing of just the good times you shared, also think about what the other half does that hurts you and affects you. Is it worth to compromise your life and your mental well being?
-Sounds cliche, but think happy thoughts :)

Week one's challenge is centered around the initial steps needed to take to progress on with your life. I've went halfway through this process then caved in just to go back to a crappy relationship; it is not worth it. 9 out of 10 things will never change.

If you all would like feel free to write your letters in the comment box! We're all here to support each other.

My Letter.
Dear Asshole,
Four years I've wasted, waiting for you to be my prince charming. Four years I walked around on egg shells afraid that the slightest little thing would make you leave me. Four years I let you control the way I looked, how I felt about myself, and made me wish I was dead. Four years I dealt with the cheating, lying, and the hurtful name calling. Four years I gave up being a teenager for a relationship that you didn't even care about. Four years, and guess what I'm done! No longer will I let you or anybody ever make me feel like I'm not worthy of living. Never will I let myself be made as someone's last priority, and never again will I put someone that doesn't give two shits about me before I ever put myself. I gave you all of my teenage years, for nothing. Now it's time for me to be me without you influencing my life anymore.

Products that help repair extremely damaged hair

Between the flat ion, curling iron, and coloring my hair every color of the freakin' rainbow, I'm always on the search for products that will help repair my beyond damaged hair (trust me that's an understatement). Finally, after years of dealing with stringy hair, I found products that work. Please keep in mind these products are a bit pricey, but they will help repair your hair promise!

One 'n Only Argan Oil Moisture Repair Shampoo

                                               Price:$9.99 without sally beauty card

                                   -Really cleans the hair and gets rid of oil and dirty build-up

                                  One 'n Only Argan Oil Moisture Repair Conditioner

                                                 Price:$9.99 without sally beauty card

                                                        -Makes the hair super silky

                                           -Hair feels noticeably softer after one wash

                                                                    -Detangles

                                                                  -Reduces frizz

                                                           Miracle 7 Leave-in Mist 

                                                           Price:$13.29 without sally beauty card

-Detangles

-Conditions

-Adds shine

-Controls frizz

                                KeraPRO Restorative Treatment for Dry to Very Dry Hair

                                Price:Currently on sale for $5.50 retail price is $10.99 without

-Hair is extremely soft after 1 use

-Smells like fabric softener 

-Detangles

-Improves damaged hair quickly

-Reduces frizz

These products have worked wonders on my hair. They are a must have for people who use styling tools on a daily basis and dye their hair frequently! All of these products can be purchased from Sally's beauty supply.

**Note**

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Information you need to know before purchasing extensions!

Hey there ladies, this is just a quick blog on things you need to consider before purchasing hair extensions.

1)Gram weight:
Number one thing you need to consider before purchasing extensions is GRAM WEIGHT. Keep in mind the lower the gram weight, the thinner the extensions. The higher the gram weight, the thicker the hair extensions will be.
     a)Thin hair-100g-120g
     b)Medium hair-140g-160g
     c)Thick hair-180g-200+g
*Note*
One thing you need know about gram weights, is that most of the time the actual weight of hair is less. The gram weight that they state most of the time is with the clips included. Some companies state both.

2)Length:
Length is also important when purchasing hair extensions. Not all hair lengths will look the same on everybody; it depends on your height. If you're short (I'm 5'0) the hair will look longer than per-say on someone who is tall. So my theory is the taller the person the longer the hair they'll need for a long hair style.
**Tip**
To decide which desire hair length you'd like, use a measuring tape and measure from the crown of the head to wear you'd like the hair to fall on you. 


3)Standard Hair vs. Remy hair vs. Virgin hair
-Standard hair has hair from different sources and since the cuticles are facing different directions, they tend to snag on one each other causing tangling.
-Remy hair is a higher quality in which the hair is facing the same direction and the cuticle is still intact.
-Virgin hair means that the hair hasn't been processed in any way and is in it's natural state. This hair will last up to a year or more with good maintenance.

4)Color
I simply stated this one because with the different models of computers the brightness and screen resolutions on the computers can make the color of the extensions look altered. So please keep that in mind when purchasing hair extensions that the color you ordered may look slightly different than pictured.

*Note*
Usually, with the higher the gram weight, the longer the hair, the type of hair you're purchasing and if it's a specialty color, it can make the price of hair more expensive.

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Let's make those brown eyes pop- Pink and Purple make up look♥

Having brown eyes you have the advantage of being able to wear every single eye shadow color on your eyes. So why not play up those brown eyes and make them pop? This is one of my make-up looks that's more suitable for night time or going out- I will list what products I used.

Eyes:
Griffter by Urban Decay on the Lids.

Stars N' Rockets by Mac in the crease

Flash by Urban Decay on the outer V

Oil Slick by Urban Decay blended into Flash

Gesso by Mac on the brow

Eyeliner-Feline Kohl Eyeliner by Mac

Mascara-Scandaleyes by Rimmel

Face:
Makeup Forever HD foundation in 153

Sephora Face Powder

Pink Swoon blush by Mac

Silver Dusk by Mac for highlight

Lipstick:
The name rubbed off, but its by Rimmel

Hope you all enjoy!! Feel free to comment any questions or concerns below :)

Time to put our face on: Foundation Reviews!!

Between the red pigmentation on my face and my acne, a foundation for me is a must, but with so many choices which ones do I choose? Below I'll list the ones I've used and ratings I give them.

MY SKIN TYPE IS OILY.

The Best:
Make up forever HD foundation.
Application technique:Stippling brush
Rating:A
Price:$42
Pros:
- Perfect for covering up uneven skin tones
-Doesn't make face oily
-Long lasting
-Build-able coverage
-Natural looking

http://www.sephora.com/hd-invisible-cover-foundation-P217905?skuId=1096908

The Good:
Nars Sheer Matte foundation
Application technique: foundation brush, stippling brush
Rating:B
Price:$42
Pros:
-Mattifying (good for oily skin)
-long wearing
-lightweight
Cons:
-Hard to blend
-Doesn't cover well
-Not a variety of color selection

http://www.sephora.com/sheer-matte-foundation-P247356?skuId=1202043

Revlon Photoready foundation
Application technique:Stippling brush, fingers :)
Rating:B+
Price:$13.99
Pros:
-Build able coverage
-Doesn't break me out
-Affordable
-Has a pump
Cons:
-Not long lasting
-Needs more colors available

http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=246965&catid=183554&cmbProdBrandFilter=63392

Revlon Colorstay for combo/oily skin
Application technique:Foundation brush, Stippling brush
Rating:A-
Price:$12.99
Pros:
-Covers red pigmentation
-Hides acne marks and scars
-Counteracts oily skin
-Long Lasting
-Great staying power
-Made for different skin types
-Affordable
Cons:
-Smells weird
-Doesn't have a pump

http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=149232&catid=183551&cmbProdBrandFilter=45812

Neutrogena Healthy skin liquid foundation
Application technique:Foundation brush
Rating:B
Price:$13.99
Pros:
-Helped clear my acne
-Good coverage
-Blends well
Cons:
-Runny
-Not long lasting

http://www.drugstore.com/neutrogena-healthy-skin-liquid-makeup-spf-20-soft-beige/qxp211499?catid=183551

The Bad:
Loreal True Match Foundation
Application:Stippling Brush
Rating:D+
Price:$11.49
Pros:
-Good Coverage
-Huge color selection
Cons:
-Runny
-BROKE ME OUT
-Neutral shade made me look orange
-Didn't last long
-Transfers really easily
-Rubs off
-Hard to blend without stippling brush
-Needs a pump

http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=138996&catid=183551&cmbProdBrandFilter=42837

Covergirl Clean Liquid Foundation
Application technique:Foundation brush, fingers
Rating:F
Price:$6.99
Pros:
-Cheap
Cons:
-Horrible coverage
-Too much pink pigmentation
-Doesn't stay

http://www.drugstore.com/covergirl-clean-liquid-makeup-creamy-beige-150/qxp230652?catid=183551

Hope you found this blog helpful. I will update when I try some more new foundations. Feel free to comment and share recommendations. :))