D.I.Y. Avocado Hair and Skin Mask

I have been noticing my hair has been really feeling the chill of winter and the ends have been very dry. So I took the opportunity today to make my own hair mask to help moisturize my hair and give it some shine.

I have a lot of hair and I also used it on my skin as well. My skin instantly felt smoother when I washed off the mask. Here's the recipe I made up:

1 whole avocado mashed (I have long hair and I used it for my body as well)
2 tbsp EVOO
2 tbsp Honey
1 (free run chicken) yolk :)

Mix it all up! try to get all the chunks out. I was too lazy to, as you can see! (sorry for the blurry pic!)

Apply in sections to your hair, and massage any left overs on skin.

before: not sexy =P

Wash it out well, seal your hair with a bit of vinegar (which I did not have lol). After I washed out all the avocado mixture, I went through my regular hair routine.

I usually start with Living Proof:

Then I will spray some heat protector of some kind. Then I apply some Ojon treatment for Blondes. (It's sparkly! I love it)

Then I add about a quarter-sized dollop of Macadamia oil.

And I will probably apply something to it tomorrow to smooth it all out but I didn't have to go anywhere today so I left it frizzy.

after: soft =D

All in all, I think that adding the DIY avocado mask to your routine about once a week would be beneficial, but does not replace professional products. I would use both. :)

hope this was somewhat helpful!

xox

Tan

Beauty Tip of the Day - Maximizing a small Chest

(Photo from MSN)


Not all of you ladies can be naturally blessed in the chest department as I am, so this one is for you lovely ladies. Small busts have many advantages, but sometimes its nice to have a bit more up top to even out a figure, with out going under the knife.

Tips on how to get the immitation inflation bust:

1. Invest in a fabulous padded push up bra. Just by wearing one it makes you look at least a cup larger. The push up part is great for cleavage as well.


2. Certain cuts and shapes of shirts will help faltter your shape as well. Halter tops that have a bit of padding give your bust a bit of oomph. Also be sure it ties tight enough so that it will list your breasts up and give you a bit more cleavage. Another thing to do is buy a top that has some detail around the breast are, a cute little pocket or something to draw attention to your chest and away from other possible problem areas.

3. Accentuate the waist. No brainer, the smaller the waist the larger your chest will look. Simple to do as well, just add a belt to the smallest part of your waist (usually right below the bust).


4. Ruffles are cute and will make you look bigger, since they literally have more volume. Add a little ruffle and layers to your look and it will give the illusion of a bigger bust.

Tan's Beauty Tip - Tame Flyaways

Frizzy Hair?

Everyone gets it, even the original hair goddess Jennifer Aniston!

I've got a way to tame flyaways in a pinch!

Carry Dryer sheets with you and rub on frizzy hair, its subdues the frizzies!

xox

Tan