Birchbox!!

I finally signed up for Birchbox and after my 1st box I'm loving this service.

For those that don't know what it is, it's basically a beauty sample program. You create your beauty profile and each month they send you out a box with a few deluxe size samples for you to try out. 

The cost is $10 a month and includes shipping. You can cancel at anytime which is a key reason to why I decided to try it out. 

I loved all the stuff in this months box and I can't wait for my cute pink box to be delivered next month. :)

If you want to try it out let me know and I can send you an invite. There is a waiting list, but internet rumors are if a member sends you an invite you can get in faster. 

Sock Bun!

Alright, I've done the sock bun twice now. The first time I forgot to take pictures, but it turned out very well.


I used an old BUT clean white sock. Cut off the bottom toe and roll it up. As per the instructions you put your hair in a ponytail, use a water bottle to dampen the hair and then proceed to roll the sock down from the tips of your hair to the bottom of the ponytail. If you have layers this can kind of suck and it took me a couple tries.


Leave it in overnight or for a couple of hours. I put mine in and went and ran some errands.  


This gives your hair a great curled look without damaging your locks by using a curling hair. (YAAAY says my hair!)


You'll notice that there is a rubber band line in my after pic. It's because I was right out of the shower and my hair was wet. So, if you just dampen the ponytail itself, you won't have this issue.

Egg yolk deep conditioning hair treatment

I love to make homemade face masks, hair conditioners and body sugar scrubs.


One of my all time favorite hair masks is using ingredients that you already have around the house.


Things you'll need:


- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 t olive oil
- Essential oils (1-2 drops)
- 3/4 cup lukewarm water
- Bowl, measuring cup, whisk, egg separator (if you have one)


Slight changes for long hair:


- 2 egg yolks
- 1 t olive oil
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- Essential oils (3-4 drops)


*During the summer months, I will sometimes use 2 t of olive oil. Only once every other week.


If you don't have the essentials oils, that's ok. This mixture will still give you the bounce and shine that you want. However, if you do want to get some oils I get all my oils online from Bodyoils4less. They have a great selection of oils, reasonable prices and quick shipping. 


Ok, so lets get mixing!


In a bowl crack your egg open and separate it so only the yolk remains - Whisk the yolk well - Add the olive oil, essential oils and whisk again - Slowly add in water.


At this point I transfer into a measuring cup and head to the bathroom.


You'll want to wet your hair and wash with a cleansing or gentle shampoo. I love and recommend Bumble & Bumble. Afterwards, rinse and squeeze out the excessive water in your hair.


This is where the measuring cup will come in handy. Pour the egg mixture over your hair from top to bottom. Using your fingers, massage your hair scalp. Use you fingers to "comb" the mixture thru your hair. Let sit for at least 5 minutes, I would say no more then 10.


Rinse well with warm water and finish off with a cool blast of water.


I've used this hair mask twice a week for years. Also, I will be sharing another egg yolk treatment I do once a month. It's more of a paste and sits on your hair for 90 minutes. So look forward to that one.  :)


Essential oils-


Lavender, lemon or geranium is good for all hair types. If you have more of a specific problem I suggest one of these:


Dry-
Rosemary
Sandalwood


Oily-
Peppermint

Dandruff-
Tea tree
Basil