Tangle Tamer

Knock out knots by giving your hair a quick brush before every shower.  Pat (don't rub) freshly washed tresses with a towel.  Then use a wide tooth detangling comb to take care of tangles.  Start at the end of your  hair and work your way up (don't back comb I mean like do little by little)

Button Hair Ties

O.K so this might just be the shortest but coolest post ever! So I don't really need to write anything all you   have to do is look at the picture!                                                        Come Back Soon! ~Annika

Home Made EOS lipbalm

Hey Guys!! its me again today is our first significant snow in Minnesota and with snow comes well... lots of things but I'm gonna help with the CHAPPED LIPS!! so you guys all know what EOS lipbalms are right??
well if you don't there is a picture on the right :)  so lets get started on how to make your very own!! with out spending $4!! Even though real EOS's are still probably better... But why not try this??

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
vaseline
almond or mint extract
plastic wrap
2 Easter eggs
2 spoons
1 microwave safe bowl


WHAT YOU DO:
take the 2 Easter eggs and brake them in half for right now we will be using the more rounded ends now take 1 rounded end of the egg and 10 inches of plastic wrap and stick it in the egg no with the bowl and spoon put the vaseline and almond or mint extract in the bowl and mix. If it has a few brownish spots that's ok :) its normal :) now scoop it in and make the top flat now stick it in the fridge for about 20 minutes
I know this is a very confusing post but I got it from a video on YouTube so if you are to confused just go on YouTube and search home made eos lipbalm

Come back soon!!! ~Annika

Perfume!

Hey Guys its me again to teach you how to make your very own home made mint perfume!!

Lets get started!!! 

       WHAT YOU NEED:

• 1 tablespoon water
• container with a lid
• mint leaves

        WHAT YOU DO:

• Take 1 table spoon water and pour it in the container
• Stir while putting in leaves
• Let sit for 1 hour with mint leaves still in it
• Put on the lid 
• ENJOY!

By the way... to put this perfume on dip your middle finger in the mixture and lightly dab on your wrists and neck.

Hope you enjoy your post!

                                         ~Annika

Home Made Body Lotion

Hey!! its me again to tell you how to make home made almond body lotion

Here is what you need:
1/4 teaspoon borax powder
1/2 cup water
1 cup almond oil
2 tablespoons almond extract




in a small heat resistant container, dissolve the borax in the water.  You can find borax in any grocery store next to the laundry detergent.  In a second heat resistant container combine the oil and grated beeswax.  I ordered my oil and beeswax online at mountainroseherb.com





Put the oil and beeswax in the microwave for 2 minutes, or until the wax has melted





Put water and borax mixture in the microwave for one minute, or until its just under a boiling temperature your goal is to get the water and the oil to approximately the same temperature before combining them.






Next pour the borax water in the blender and turn it on.  Then while the blender is running add the oil in a slow steady stream (in the little hole on top)







blend on high for about 2 minutes.  It will look white and thick if it looks really runny,just let it cool off for 5 minutes or so and then blend it again as it cools it will get thicker.





blend in the almond extract and pour in to bottles with lids (you can get them at target for like a $1)
If your lotion is still runny just stick it back in the blender for 1 min.

Hair Mask for Dry Damaged Hair

Hey, Guys! Sorry I haven't posted for a while :( But anyways I'm going to teach you how to make your own coconut cream hair mask!

WHAT YOU NEED:
Coconut cream
Warm Towel
Gentle Shampoo


WHAT YOU DO:
Soften a large chunk of coconut cream in your hands and massage it into hair.  Wrap your head in a warm towel and leave it in for about an hour.  After the hour is up wash you'r hair with a gentle shampoo.  



I hope you enjoy this hair mask!! Come back soon!
                                                                             ~Annika

Infinity Scarf

Welcome back!!  today I am going to teach you how to make your very own infinity scarf!!

Supplies:  

15 inches of your favorite knit fabric

matching thread

.

Cut fabric to be 15 x 54-60.

Place right sides together on selvage edge. Stitch along selvage edge using a knit stitch.Using the knit stitch allows for a small amount of stretch.

At this point you can wear your infinity scarf if you would like.

I decided to go a step further to hide the seam.

With right side out. twist fabric at seam ends to  stitch seam with right sides together. 

 This will just hide the seam a little.

and now enjoy your awesome new scarf!!

come back soon!!  ~Annika

Bath salts

After a full day of working or being at school there's nothing better than a hot bath- except of coarse a hot bath inriched in fragrant bath salts!! While there are many commercially prepared bath salts available, it's surprisingly easy to prepare your own blend at home!!!

In a large bowl mix; 6 parts coarse sea salt, 3 parts Epsom salts, to sooth tired muscles and reduce  inflammation, add 1 part baking soda, to soften the waters and alliviate skin irritation.  Add a few drops of essential oils, and mix together all this stuff well.  Then add a few drops of food coloring until you get the desired color.  Now pour all the stuff into a mason jar or old cleaned out jelly jar and if you want to give this as a gift tie a bow around and label it with what ever scent you put in and there you go!! Come back soon!! ~Annika

hair detangler

hey its me again here to tell you how to make home made hair detangler!! 

 HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
*10 ounces of hot water
*2 tablespoons conditioner 
*1 spray bottle


 WHAT YOU DO:
* combine water and conditioner in the spray bottle
* ENJOY YOUR DETANGLED LOVELY HAIR!!

come back soon!! ~Annika

Face Masks

hey its me again here to give you a few simple face mask recipes

HONEY MASK

 Apply pure honey (straight from the bottle) to your face and neck. Allow it to set until dry (about 15 minutes). Rinse with very warm water.

                                   Avocado mask

It is easy to make: mash the flesh of avocado with a fork, add a touch of extra-virgin olive oil, and apply this smooth, fragrant mixture onto your face.

                                            Honey Whole Wheat Flour Mask 

For flawless glowing skin this mask has proved to work the best. Take 5 tablespoons of whole wheat flour in a bowl. Add three teaspoons of honey and mix it thoroughly. Add juice of one fresh lemon and mix whole of the mixture to a smooth paste . Now apply it on face and wait for 30 minutes. Wash your face with warm water and see a definite difference. Use it once a week. It heals infected pimples, blackheads and breakouts. This mask tightens skin, minimizes pores and makes skin fresh and healthy

                                        Egg Yolk Mask 

A very simple mask to make at home. All you need is an egg yolk in a bowl. Mix one tablespoon of honey in the yolk and a few drops of lemon juice. Mix it thoroughly until it mixes up well and gives a fine soft paste look. Apply it on your face excluding eyes. Keep it applied for 20 to 30 minutes and then wash with normal temperature water. Rinse it off and you will feel the difference yourself.

That's all for this post! come back soon!! ~Annika

Welcome

Hey this is Annika here!!!                                        

Welcome to my first blog. I will be posting almost every day about beauty and fashion ideas I find.  So come back every day and check if I've posted anything new!!                                                                                                                

                                                                                                                                                   ~Annika

            P.S. If you have any questions, just comment on the post you have a question about and I will do my best to answer :)