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I am always looking for cleaner products. Whether it is food, skincare, body care, cleaning products, or something as simple as deodorant, I am constantly reading labels and trying to find options with ingredients I feel good about using. And if you have ever tried to do the same, you already know how frustrating it can be. Sometimes you find a product with a great ingredient list, only to discover it costs three times as much. Other times, the affordable option is loaded wi

I never loved makeup. I wanted to love it, but nothing ever seemed to look quite right on me. I struggled with hyperpigmentation and simply wanted to soften the uneven areas without covering my entire face in a thick layer of foundation that was usually the wrong color anyway! I also hated how makeup felt on my skin. Then I found Seint Makeup. For the first time, I had a variety of colors that truly worked with my complexion. Seint currently offers 24 cream foundation shades

As a hairstylist, I’ve spent over 20 years behind the chair. I’ve watched countless products promise thicker, healthier hair, but very few actually impressed me. When I first heard that Botalab could support hair growth, I was skeptical. So before I ever recommended it to anyone else, I used my husband’s balding spot as my little experiment. Insert laughter here. And of course, I also had to see whether it could make my own hair look fuller. Over the next two months, his hair

I’ve worked in the beauty business for over 20 years, and it takes a lot for a product to truly impress me. The EX Line did exactly that. After one use of the Essentials Ritual, I immediately noticed a difference in my skin. It felt softer, more hydrated, and healthier overall. 4 weeks later, with consistent use, I also began noticing that my hyperpigmentation was becoming less visible! The EX Line supports the skin’s natural healing and rebuilding process. The products are

Have you ever felt completely exhausted and overwhelmed when illness strikes, unsure what to do and wishing for more than another over-the-counter medication that only offers temporary symptom relief? Maybe you have tried vitamins, essential oils, herbal teas, and earned yourself a late-night degree from Google University, searching symptom after symptom, hoping to find answers. That feeling of helplessness is one of the reasons I became so passionate about learning homeopath

Do I Say Something… or Stay Quiet? You sit in my chair, we start catching up, and somewhere in the conversation you tell me you’re either on a weight loss drug… or thinking about starting one. And because this is what I do, I say it. Not to judge you. Not to scare you. But because I’ve seen it. I tell you it can affect your hair. It can make it thinner. It can change the texture. It can weaken it. Sometimes I even try to explain why. When the body isn’t getting what it needs,

Most people think going to beauty school means learning how to do hair… how to give a facial… how to enhance a person’s features. And yes, we learn all of that. But what I didn’t realize at the time was that I was actually being trained to understand people. Their skin. Their hair. Their habits. Their health. It just happened to be disguised as a cosmetology and skincare curriculum. ⸻ When you graduate and step behind the chair, you’re essentially putting yourself out there a

This is something I’ve been noticing more and more. Lately I’ve been noticing something everywhere, not just in the salon but out in everyday life. People are walking around in those big medical boots. Naturally, I end up asking what happened. And the answers are almost always the same. “I stepped off a curb.” “I was walking on uneven pavement.” “I tripped.” Every time I hear that, I pause for a second. Because your foot shouldn’t fall apart from stepping off a curb. Somethin

You know those moments when you learn something and you just sit there thinking… wait… what? That was me when I learned about William Stewart Halsted, one of the doctors who helped shape the modern medical training system at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Halsted helped create the hospital residency system, the model where young doctors train for years inside hospitals working incredibly long shifts. In fact, the word residency comes from the idea that doctors practically lived at t

This is one of those conversations that comes up all the time when someone is sitting in my chair. We’ll be talking about skin, hair, or recovering from being sick, and I’ll ask, “Do you ever make bone broth?” Usually I get a look like… isn’t that complicated? It’s actually one of the simplest and most nourishing things you can make. And once you understand what it does for the body, it makes sense why every culture relied on it. I regularly make both chicken bone broth and b

For a long time, I didn’t fully understand gut health until my own gut stopped working the way it should. Once I learned how gut imbalances can show up on the skin, in energy levels, and in overall wellness, I couldn’t unsee it. Working behind the chair, I began noticing these patterns in my clients too. That’s when it clicked that this wasn’t just personal, it was something many people quietly struggle with. A couple years ago, when I was at my all-time sickest, I decided it

Over the past few years, I slowly changed the way I shop, stock my pantry, and cook for my family. I do have blogs that cover where to shop, good swaps and ingredients to watch out for. The more research that comes out about our food system and metabolic health, the clearer it becomes that this is not a small issue. It affects all of us. You and your family’s health are worth the effort. Why Pay Attention to Ingredients? Many of the most common chronic issues today, like hear

I’ve tried my share of wellness products, and I’m pretty picky about what earns a permanent spot in my routine. Alaya Multi Collagen Powder is one that stayed. What I like most is that it is straightforward. No sweeteners, no mystery flavors, no long ingredient lists. Just a clean, multi-source collagen with types I, II, III, V, and X. Alaya Multi-Collagen contains 20 essential amino acids, along with joint support ingredients like MSM, chondroitin, and glucosamine. It mixes

For over 20 years, I lived with what I call an invisible injury from my time in the service. On the outside, I looked fine. On the inside, my body had quietly adapted to pain, compensation, and limitation. The way I walked changed. The way I moved changed. And eventually, the way I lived changed too. I did what you are supposed to do. I went to the VA. I followed insurance-based physical therapy plans. I was handed generic exercises with no explanation. No one told me what mu

Not all synthetic wigs are created equal and using heat the wrong way can permanently damage your hairpiece. In this post, I break down the real differences between heat-friendly fibers and regular synthetic fibers and a pro trick that make wigs look less “wiggy” and more natural. Regular synthetic fibers are made from plastic-based materials that are pre-styled at the factory. The curl, wave, or sleek shape you see is literally heat-set during production, which is why these

Does the idea of ditching drugstore medicine sound a little… scary? You’re not alone. The moment someone hears homeopathy, they either lean in with curiosity or lean back like you just said you use crystals to cure strep throat. And I have cured Strep Throat but not with crystals! (but I do love a good amethyst, just saying! 😆) But here’s the thing: before Tylenol, Motrin, and the entire aisle 6 at CVS took over our medicine cabinets, what do you think people used? Homeopath

Every day I learn something new, and honestly, it’s making me want to throw a full-blown hissy fit in the middle of the cleaning aisle. Not only are we being poisoned by the food we eat, but now I find out the danger lurks on our clothes and in the detergent we lovingly scrub them with. So, a couple of months ago, I decided to take matters into my own (probably overly ambitious) hands and make my own laundry detergent. I got creative, experimented with a few recipes, and fina

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