Not Your Mother's // Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo

Not Your Mother's Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo - $4.74 - $5.99 

I must admit that showering is a task that tends to be at the back of my mind. Only right before I go to bed do I dreadingly recall that I smell like the gym and my hair looks like I used it as a napkin to wipe up butter. Okay, I'm exaggerating, I typically look (and smell) presentable with the help of deodorant, body spray, and a dry shampoo. Dry shampoos have been on the market for years but I believe, correct me if I'm wrong, there has been a high increase in sales as of late. Maybe it's because everyone has become so horribly lazy (me) or the opposite, nobody has time for showers because they have such busy schedules. I have only been using dry shampoo for a couple months because curly hair, like mine, tends to uphold the mirage of cleanliness for a longer time frame than straight hair. I finally bit the bullet and bought the first dry shampoo I came across due to the build up of hair products that cancelled out my aforementioned 'curly hair phenomenon'. The Not Your Mother's Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo caught my eye back in June and I have been using it every since. The smell of the shampoo is very pungent and I have found the shampoo to only work if I spray it close (not the suggested 6 inches away) to my scalp, causing visible white spots in my hair, and then brushing vigorously. It does do the job but it's a quick fix. I will be trying out a different dry shampoo after I'm through with this because I know there are better ones out there waiting to make me look more socially acceptable. What is your go-to dry shampoo?

Makeup Collection

Some of you may have noticed that I have taken a bit of a hiatus from blogging and this is the cause of multiple things: I started my second year at college last month, my birthday weekend just passed by, and I have been having severe writer's block. That being said, I do have quite an exciting post today! I have been collecting makeup for a couple years and only after taking these photos did I realize that I may have an actual problem... After making that realization, I went out and bought more makeup... opps. This post does not include my brushes, skincare, haircare, or perfume collections, just plain 'ol makeup that goes on the face. Let me know if you have any questions about certain products or would want a thorough review on a specific product (maybe that will pull me out of my writer's block)! 

Home Decor // My New Room

About a week ago, I moved into my first apartment with four other girls. It's a pretty small place but our kitchen is adorable and we have a fireplace in the living room. The only problem is that we live in the basement of the building so the lighting isn't ideal. Also, since we live near the campus of the university, there are a lot of beer cans laying around outside that lead to the homeless having conversations outside my window at 3 am as they gather the cans. My room is pretty much all Ikea. My favorite area is my baby desk with my makeup and I also have a shelf with cute boxes that is not pictured because my photography skills were not functioning today. I was worried that my bed wouldn't fit in the room but everything worked out thanks to my dad. If you have any questions where something is from [although the answer is probably Ikea...] let me know!

Organix // Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil

Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil - $5.74 - $7.99

I have abandoned my poor blog for two weeks and my only excuse is that I have been in the process of moving into my first apartment (decor post to come!). While I was taping up boxes and unpacking, my blog reached 100 followers on Bloglovin'! I want to quickly thank everyone who has been reading and supporting my ramblings. I hope somebody benefited from at least one of my posts!

I have been using argan oil in my hair after showering for almost a year and I have noticed a drastic difference in my hair. I have a lot less split ends and my hair is just healthier and easier to tame. Although I loved trying out Josie Maran's Pure Argan Oil, I was not willing to spend that much on a multi-use oil. That's where Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil comes in. I have tried other products by Organix and haven't yet been disappointed. This oil contains vitamin E and will soften your hair and add shine. Make sure to only add a bit of the oil to the ends of your hair because there is a fine line between shiny and greasy with this product. Also, wash your hands after using it because the ingredient that adds the fragrance (smells like other Organix haircare products) can irritate your eyes. I personally have very curly hair and this has reduced frizz and made my hair so much more manageable. Although it is marketed as a 'hair serum', I have also applied a bit of this on my face and it did not cause any irritation and even made my skin softer. If you are thinking about trying out an argan oil, I would suggest giving this a go!