Hair obsession

So lately I have been really obsessed with DIY hair recipes and guess what?  I can fit all of my hair into a ponytail now!!!!!!!!!!! I may be a little too excited about that fact Oppsies.
So I have found a few things I'd like to share with you guys.

One of the best things for your hair is Olive Oil.....I know this sounds crazy but if you put 2 tablespoons of this in your hair for 30-40 minutes with a hot towel wrapped around it before your shower It can heal split ends, and promotes growth.  I have done this for two nights in a row and I can say my hair has never been so soft.  I have heard people use coconut oil since I started researching however I prefer olive oil, with coconut you have to melt it first.  I also much prefer the consistency of olive oil.

I also made an all natural hair lightener you can find it on my other blog: DIY Beauty Recipes 


I would love to hear from you guys! What are your favorite DIY beauty recipes?
email me at oncetwicemakeawish@gmail.com

Pedicures and things

I haven't updated in a while and I'm sorry loves but I've been extra busy of late getting ready for my departure to Hawaii (omg only 3 days) 

So since I am going to be performing in the pro bowl my mom has told me to go get a pedicure and a manicure.  I was ready to object to the pedicure. let's face it being a cheerleader your pedicure gets ruined quite quickly so what's the point.  

But anyhow I go in today to get one done and what would you know they have a hot guy do it. 

Ummm I don't know how you guys feel about it but it's been winter here in South Carolina so my legs are not shaven to perfection and my feet are bad (athlete) yikes!  Guys he used this thing to remove dead skin and it is vibrating on the bottom of my foot (this is happening as I write this) it's so ticklish I am trying so hard not to laugh right now it is taking all of my energy not to pull my foot away.  He did an amazing job, an I would show you however ill spare you the sight of my feet (insert laugh here) 

Well that's all later loves 

A sick day remedy

I usually am sick somewhere around once a month.  I know aweful, but I'm so succeptible to the cold and bronchitis it is the craziest thing.  With this my face gets puffy from congestion and add the time of month into that and I've got some lovely acne into the mix.  So I've got a couple things I really enjoy when I'm sick: 

A cup of hot sweet tea or hot chocolate (I'm southern guys don't judge too much) 

A good movie (for now it'll be a Christmas movie) 

My babies (Aspen and tigger)

And a good mask to take away all that yuckyness on my face 

Lordy Lordy knows I've been trying to find a mask that works with my skin well an I haven't found my exact skin care soulmate just yet but I'm gonna take a page from http://www.etcllymlrs.com/ and order the Aesop Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Masque.  Who knows maybe I'll find my perfect match to win the war of my skin.  But for now I'm going to be using Clinical Skin Solutions: skin polishing crystals.  They have an almost coconut smell to it and it makes your skin feel amazing and soft though doesn't do much for redness. 

See you later loves.

Simple to Wow Makeup Must haves

When I was growing up I couldn't wait to smear makeup all over my face.  I had watched my mom do it and at the age of 9 I was praying I would grow up and be able to us it already.
As a Competitive Cheerleader knowing how to apply makeup is something you have to know how to do.  We all have our go to products the ones we use  on a day to day basis no matter what.  Those things that take us from Simple to WOW!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now I have a handful of go to essentials for when I'm getting ready for a competition.  I also use most of them on a day to day basis yes that includes the lipstick.  Before we begin I want to apologize for the overload of Sephora products I recently had a splurge and this was the result.

 

1. Kat Von D: lock it tattoo foundation now I just started using this foundation in October and found it to be very fitting.  I like a full coverage foundation for those days when being a female is a pain and my face breaks out.  The other thing I really like about this foundation is the fact that it applies really well and doesn't smear during the day.  I get mine at Sephora, and its not the cheapest but the bottle lasts a while.  I'm still on my first bottle.

 

2. Tarte: smooth operator made out of Amazonian Clay this finishing powder had to make my list of must haves.  Its box guarantees you'll have smoother skin after using this product.  And while doing that it has this amazing super power for girls with oily skin it makes that nasty oily look vanish into thin air. I also get this at Sephora.

 

3. Sephora's Favorites: Draw the Line Eyeliner Sampler a kit that includes brands such as Stilla, Sephora, 24/7, and Makeup For Ever for only $30 that was a steal I couldn't resist.  There are 3 smudge eyeliners and 3 liquid eye liners.  This kit also includes 3 waterproof eyeliners. Girls this is perfect for those tear jerker dates and movie nights. Can you guess where this one came from...Sephora would be it! 

 

4. Kat Von D: Tattoo Liner by far one of the best liquid eye liners I have ever used.  Its felt tip is soft yet firm so its not poking you in the eye.  With this it also has a fine tip that you can use for many different looks.  This is also found at Sephora.

 

5. Smashbox: Full Exposure Mascara this mascara definitely adds definition.  It has a thick wand and adds lots of volume to your lashes.  What I love about this mascara is that it also happens to be waterproof.

 

6.Benefit's: They're Real!  HOLY SHOOT stop and just revel in this mascara!  If you go and get this mascara and you are disappointed then I will take full responsibility for it.  However, I will guarantee that you will not be disappointed.  This mascara adds length to your lashes and volume that you couldn't believe.  The only down side to this mascara is that it is not waterproof sadly.  And for those skeptics out there that like to taste the fruit before you dive in, they also sell this in a baby size. Also found at Sephora or online.

 

7.  Nicka K Cosmetics: Lip Pencil in Red This has to be my favorite lip pencil.  It is a nice matte pencil with a smooth finish.  The color is bold and absolutely beautiful.  This pencil you can find at Sephora and costs no more than $10.

 

 

 

 

Growing Your Hair Out!!!

How many of you have ever tried one of those homemade hair remedies???  Okay so I had one of my friends ask me the other day if I would try out this recipe for her.  The recipe is said to be able to grow your hair out while keeping it completely healthy (I'm a little bit skeptical that it'll work) I've heard it all before.  Now I did my research...some of the ingredients it wants to use I have read that hair dressers do recommend them.  So maybe we'll strike a pot of gold and in the end win!
Over the years I've tried it all.  Does anyone remember that one article on Seventeen Magazine about how to get your hair super shiny?  Well I do and I thought "hey lets try it out!" moral of the story....Don't do it!  The yogurt and egg made my hair stink and I still had stuff in my hair the next day.
Maybe you'll remember this one...Sorry but it is also from Seventeen.  In my defense I was a freshman in high school when I tried this and am regretful to tell you that I did it despite how lame it sounded!  I mean smashing a banana into your hair.  But by all means maybe it will work better for you than it did for me.
Now this recipe unlike the other too aren't for shine or strengthening its for growth.  Last winter I had the same hair color I have now, yet during the summer I decided to go back blonde, why don't ask, but the result was the same I had to cut off my long locks due to damage and split ends.

 

So I'm hoping this recipe rings true just as much as you guys. So here's what we have to do:

Recipe:

• one bottle shampoo(your choice)
• red onion
• honey
• rosemary

Cut the onion into small pieces, in half a cup of water boil the rosemary for 5 minutes and add 5 tablespoons of honey.  Put all the ingredients in your shampoo. And its ready to use.

 

You all know I am a skeptic and this recipe just has a dash of crazy sounding in it, but I'm willing to try anything once so here's the before picture

I use this only because my hair was straight in the picture! 

I'll post a progress picture in two weeks and we can compare the results feel free to try it with me!

Any other remedies you'd like me to try?  Comment below!