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I’ve Tried a Ton of Virtue Labs Products – These are My Must-Haves

As a licensed hairdresser, I’ve had the opportunity to try a cornucopia of products over the last decade, so when I say I’m not easily wowed, I truly mean that. The first time I used Virtue Labs, it was as if my hair went through a rapid metamorphosis; with just one use, the change in…
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A Hair Growth Serum that ACTUALLY Works | EVOLVh Better Roots RootBoost Serum

Several times in my life now, I have experienced hairloss. According to Mayo Clinic, approximately 55% of women will experience hairloss by the age of 70. While some of that can be attributed to aging, there are other factors that can affect hair-loss like postpartum, medications, stress, and weight fluctuations. It was not uncommon for…
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An Ode to the Flat Foundation Brush

I wear makeup daily. No, that’s not an exaggeration – it simply makes me feel like my best self. Even on my minimal days, you’ll find me lounging in lipgloss. Because I apply makeup on the daily, I have tried a plethora of makeup brushes over the years, and let me tell you…a good makeup…
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What You Need to Know About Lash Serums + My Personal Favorite
On and off for nearly the last decade, I’ve been a lash serum user. I personally struggle with hypothyroidism and because of this, my hair – including my eyebrows and eyelashes – is much thinner than when I was younger. Upon my diagnosis, I began looking into options to boost lash growth as my eyelashes…
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The secrets to ‘effortless beauty’

By now, we’ve all heard about ‘effortless beauty’; the “oh, she woke up like that” types, the people who manage to pop out the door in a pinch but always look like that girl, the ones with the ‘je ne sais quoi’. The effortless beauty trope surrounds people who have a mystical allure that we…
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This product transformed my skin in just a few weeks: Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum

I am not easily impressed when it comes to skincare; so many products make wild claims about their efficacy, and while they may be enjoyable to use, oftentimes fall short of their miraculous claims. I have made a habit of taking photos of my skin when testing new products as I find it to be…
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Minimalism: the Journey Continues

Over a year ago, I wrote about how minimalism had changed my life. From having less to clean, to better mental clarity – letting go of the clutter in my life has been completely life altering. Through this journey, I’ve learned that I don’t need much to be happy, and that living with less has…
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Confetti

Oh hi, I’m still here…I’m sorry it’s been a year since my last post!!! As you may well know, the last year has been one of the most tumultuous on record in recent millenia. I have spent this time raising my now very active, bustling toddler whilst maneuvering through a pandemic, planning a cross country…
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Minimalism Has Changed My Life in Ways I Never Would Have Imagined

In my post about Life Lessons During Quarantine, I touched on how I’ve been more present in my home and have worked to make it more cozy, but something else that has transformed my home – and life – is adopting a more minimalist approach. My journey into a more minimalistic life began a few…
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Easy Ways to Lighten Your Hair at Home! – Sans Bleach!

Want some gentle remedies to lighten your hair for a sunkissed look without a trip to the salon or using bleach?! I’ve compiled my favorite tried and true methods, and many of the items you’ll need are likely already lurking in your home. Even better, these tips are very affordable and minimally damaging – nothing a…