RAINING TEAR DUCTS

Today was one of those days where my tear ducts are acting like a dam broke and the water just won't stop gushing! Maybe it's because I'm pregnant and my hormones are acting crazy but whatever the cause my life doesn't stop to wait until the tears stop. Thankfully I found the most incredible mascara that withstands even the worst of those days that are just part of being a woman.

The perks of this mascara are endless! My mother would cringe if she knew that sometimes I go to bed without washing my face...but sometimes I am just too tired! When I wake up the next morning instead of looking like a raccoon I wake up looking fresh and ready to go. It stays on so well! I can wear it through crying, blizzards, and even over night all for under $10! Another perk I love is that it's not waterproof...you may be confused by me saying that but I don't like waterproof mascara because it's so hard to get off and I'm convinced that if it's that hard to get off it can't be good for the health and condition of my lashes!

So you're probably wondering...what is this amazing and fantastic mascara? It's L'Oreal Double Extend mascara. It has two ends a white end and red end. The white end is supposed to be the "primer" that you use before the mascara but I NEVER use it. It doesn't look as good. I just use the actual red end that is the mascara.

One thing I do need to mention is that when you wash it off, it looks like your lashes are coming off because they come off in tubes, that look exactly like your lashes. But don't worry! It's just the mascara!

Try it  and let me know what you think!

THE BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD

A HUGE part of how a woman presents herself is her hair. Close your eyes. Visualize the first person that comes to mind who has exceptionally great hair. What is it about their hair that you love? For me, the first person that comes to mind is that girl who sits in the front row of my humanities class. Her hair is incredible!! Think about it, when you see a woman with a great cut and shiny locks that are the perfect combination of color and length for her face shape and skin tone, it magically becomes the "it" cut.

Now I've been living on a student budget for enough years now to know how to make $10 look and feel like $100, and one of my Dartmouth Diva secrets is....drum roll please....Naturtint Haircolor. I love this product! It not only gives me great shiny lasting color in about 24-27 minutes, but it has no ammonia, and doesn't cost $75 for a full weave at the salon monthly!!! Being blond I've had my share of mishaps at the salon with bleach that left my hair damaged for years, or hair stylists who tried to put color on my hair after the effect of bleach that only left it gray and mousy! So after determining to take my own hair color fate into my own hands this was a god send! For me girls, it doesn't get any better! Here's a list of  it's perks!

No Parabens

No Silicones

No Paraffin

No Mineral Oils

No Heavy Metals

No Artificial Fragrances

No SLS

No Formaldehyde Derivatives

I switch off what colors I use but I have become a permanent user of 8N and 9N. They have a wide variety of colors and I definitely definitely recommend using a test strip somewhere on your hair that is not visible to the public to try out a color because EVERYONE takes the color differently!

I recommend buying it online at Vitacost.com. I've seen it in stores like Good Earth Natural Foods but it costs $17.95 and I have to touch my roots up monthly so that's a bit pricey so on Vitacost.com it is only $10.60 and only $5.00 for shipping of any quantity so I buy a couple months ahead! I'll post all the perks of this website later! Here's the link-

Link to 8N Naturtint Haircolor on VitaCost

BREAKING GROUND

Today, is my first blog post! I want a place to share all the tips, techniques, and knowledge that a wise woman of 22 has acquired in all my years of living. I champion any woman who is continually searching for something better. Let the fun begin!