Clarifying Shampoo (PSA - you need this in your life!)

Hi Gorgeous,

If you're like me, you are kind of 'shitty' at styling your luscious locks and so you require the help of products and tools - which then require the use of heat protectants, styling sprays and holds! With this comes the inevitable buildup of residues on your scalp and then you, like me, look like a grease ball even right after coming from the shower.

If this has happened to you, you need a clarifying shampoo (yasss) and my favorite is the Kenra Professional Clarifying Shampoo (I get mine at ULTA for a  well spent $13 at 10.1 oz).

Clarifying shampoos are like the reset button we often dream existed on days were your hair and makeup just Can't. Get. It. Together.! Striping your hair and scalp of buildup's, clarifying shampoo allows you to 'start over' and gain a fresh perspective again.

Although not recommended for regular use (as in every time you wash), I do tend to use it every 2 weeks unless desperately needed.  Since I have color treated hair I try to use sparingly as its not a color safe product AND I make sure to give my hair a reset right before I go to a color appointment so that I'm sure I wont be yearning for some clarification (hehe) too soon after color treatments!

So there you have it ... one of my life saving hair tricks (and lord KNOWS I need as many as I can get)

Cheers to a beautiful (hair worthy) you,
                  *MKG

VALENTINE'S gifts for all

Hi Gorgeous!

I literally cannot believe that St. Valentine's Day is 11 days away! Where is the time going ?!

Here are some gifts for the love of your life or even just a 'Galentine' (friends celebrating valentines together!).
   * If you are a man reading this post to get some ideas for your girls gift- you are a wise, WISE man!


This adorable Too Faced Melted Kisses and Sweet Cheeks kit is a perfect combo-not to mentioned perfectly designed for Valentine's day!  These are the perfect trio of blush colors for flushed day looks and sultry night looks - combined with these long wearing liquid lipsticks you can't go wrong.

Picture from Sephora.com

This palette will quickly become her go to! With romantic rose gold tones and soft smokey browns the UD Naked3 palette is versatile, smooth, and well pigmented.

Picture of Naked3 palette from ULTA.com

Although most of us can't afford these shoes, this gorgeous show-stopping rouge lipstick may be as close as we can get!  The Christina Louboutin Silky Satin Lip Colour is sure to take her breathe away, not to mention that this seductive color in Rouge Louboutin -001 might make you want to buy her the rest!  With a silky smooth texture and long lasting wearing power everyone will be asking what she is wearing on her lips <3

Picture of Rouge Louboutin-001 from Sephora.com

And last but NOT least, a flirty pastel pink to coat her beautiful nails!  This Zoya nail polish in the color Dot is perfect for spring, summer, love, and lust! PLUS, its free of harmful chemicals like "toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and DBP".   

Picture of DOT from Zoya.com

May all of your Valentine's days be filled with love, laughter, and good company <3 and Remember- its not just a day for 'lovas', but a day for LOVE .period.!

Cheers to a beautiful you,

          *MKG