Your hair says a lot and John Frieda hair care products help you express yourself and keep the conversation going! Most of you know I've struggled with my hair for many years. It's extremely fine and I've always wished for thick voluminous locks... like the beautiful bohemian hair styles you see on #hairenvy Pinterest boards! I know...I have one!
However, the older I get, the thinner it goes! I've tried many hair colors over the last 4 decades - I'm a natural brunette but have bounced back and forth between red, blonde, and going back to my roots. I prefer to be blonde and of course the constant bleaching and coloring makes my hair susceptible to breakage and extremely hard to grow long. I've tried weave in extensions for volume and length but after a year I had them removed only to find my hair damaged further. I recently cut off several inches and now I'm on a mission to repair and restore. I really need good products that will deep condition, protect my color, and keep my hair healthy so it will grow!
I recently had a chance to try some amazing products from the John Frieda "Sheer Blonde Go Blonder" line. These products are specifically formulated to moisturize and gradually lighten your sunlit blonde hair! Summer is coming to an end but that doesn't mean your sun kissed highlights need to as well! Personally, I love my freckles and natural highlights from summer! Each one has a story to tell!
If your hair could talk, what statement would it make? The John Frieda Hair Care Team reached out to me recently to ask this very question and here's how I responded...
Brunette, Redhead, Blonde Repeat!
and
Try extensions, take them out, cut it short, now grow it out!
#YourHairTalksMakeAStatement
I've included all the John Frieda hair care products I've been using over the last several months in the shop links and the short video above. I really love the results I am seeing with my own hair and I think you will to! Feel free to reach out and ask me any questions! Looking forward to hearing what you think! Thank you to John Frieda for sponsoring this post! xoxoxo, Hayley
Happy Monday lovelies! I received this fabulous Bare Minerals eyeliner set his past Christmas and I've been using it non-stop ever since... so I had to share it with you! I have been a Bare Minerals makeup user for as long as I can remember (since high school which was many moons ago)! When it comes to liners (lip, brow, or eyes), there are a few specific needs I must have:
2) Easy to apply: have you ever bought one of those over the counter brands at your local drug store only to find out when you get home and try to apply it, you murder your eye in doing so? When applying a liner around your delicate eye area I would like to think it doesn't require a match and fire to soften the tip to make it glide on smoothly! Right? Thanks a lot! Now I can't return it because it's been unwrapped! I know you've had this experience! So frustrating!
3) It's versatile in intensity and style. Some days I might like to do an intense cat eye with a thin line and some days I prefer a more smoky blended line. I like to have options!
The Bare Minerals "Smile, Laugh, Wink" set is the ultimate wardrobe for achieving classic-to-cat eyed definition. It comes with three masterful, multi-tasking eyeliners and each one delivers a totally different look from simple and traditional to bold and smoked out to intense and polished.
It's a great buy to purchase all together vs. individually and you will not be disappointed in the quality and versatility this set delivers! I am absolutely hooked!
Taking good care of your skin is extremely important if you want to maintain a youthful, glowing, and healthy complexion. I am pretty serious about using good skincare products on a daily basis and applying sun protection before stepping foot outside! However, sometimes your skin needs a little extra boost... something that is not just improving your appearance, but actually restoring youthful, healthy skin.
Let's face it, I'm no spring chicken...I am 45 years old and even with good skincare habits, I have hyper-pigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles on my face (especially around my eyes)! I recently visited Blackhawk Plastic Surgery& MedSpalocated in Danville, CA to try out the HydraFacial. I am so over the moon thrilled with the results that I wanted to share my visit and experience with all of you and let you know about a fabulous beauty membership opportunity if you are local to the area!!
I am pretty fortunate to live so close to a state of the art plastic surgery center and med spa facility. Dr. Ronan and his team of professionals will provide you with a free consultation and honest medical evaluation to help you achieve your overall beauty goals. That's super important to me.
So let's chat about the Hydra Facial! I met my aesthetician, Nikki, and she led me back to the facial room. She explained all about the HydraFacial treatment which is a non-invasive, multi-step process that combines the benefits of next-level hydradermabrasion, a chemical peel, automated painless extractions, and a special delivery of Antioxidants, Hyaluronic Acid, and Peptides. This is all done in one hour long quick treatment without any down time or irritation.
Hi from the spa bed!
There are 5 steps in the HydraFacial process:
The Hydra Facial is suitable for all skin types and is highly effective for improving your overall skin health as well as remedying a number common skin concerns such as:
-fine lines and wrinkles
-elasticity and firmness
-skin tone evenness, vibrancy, and texture
-hyper-pigmentation (a problem with my skin!)
-oily/congested skin
-enlarged pores
and...
-advanced signs of aging
Several of these factors are skin concerns of mine and I really like the idea that this is a non-invasive process!
Once I was relaxed under the warm blankets and the sound of soothing zen music, Nikki started my treatment by cleansing my face and removing all my makeup and impurities. This consisted of a gentle facial massage which was so relaxing!
Cleansing:
Once my skin was ready, she began the HydraFacial. The treatment uses a series of patented HydroPeel tips to exfoliate the skin several times each pass, achieving better, more even results. The unique spiral design creates a vortex effect that easily dislodges and removes impurities while introducing hydrating skin solutions and potent antioxidants.
Not knowing what to expect, I was afraid that this would be a semi painful procedure...I imagined sucking, vacuuming, pulling, pinching...well, I was totally wrong and it was not what I envisioned at all! The facial was 100% painless and actually quite relaxing and satisfying!
Don't mind my makeup-less face! (She did leave on my eye makeup)! Wouldn't it be nice if we didn't have to wear liquid foundation and powder every day to cover up our skin concerns?
Here's a quick video showing how easy the "extractions" are! There was no pinching, pulling or abrasive tools used!
Next, Nikki applied a product called "Britenol" which reduces brown spots and hyper-pigmentation. I can certainly use that in my beauty bag!
A cooling hydrating mask was applied to my entire face an lips! I didn't experience much redness at all, but if you do have sensitive skin, you may experience some. The cooling and hydrating mask helps to soothe your skin.
The treatment ended with red LED light therapy which increases the skin's collagen and elastin, stimulates tissue production, and lightens sun spots, age spots, and dark circles among many other fabulous benefits!
This picture cracks me up...what we do for beauty, right?
I thoroughly enjoyed my HydraFacial and I'm already looking forward to my next appointment which brings me to an exciting opportunity to share with all of you!
Blackhawk Plastic Surgery & MedSpa recently introduced Beauty Memberships! Receive all the products and services you need, personalized by your doctor, with one easy membership and monthly fee! Members also receive quarterly promotions and product gifts to introduce you to what's new in the aesthethics industry! It's a great way to try out new products and get the beauty services you need for a lower cost!
There are 3 different beauty membership plans to choose from based on your desired beauty goals and budget.
SkinCare Plans starting from $65 a month Injectable plans starting from $109 a month Combination plans starting from $219 a month
Call Blackhawk Plastic Surgery at 925-736-5757 or use the contact form here to setup your personal membership consultation.
Please let them know that Hayley from San Francisco Bay Style referred you!
As a final follow up, I wanted to let you know that as I sit here writing this blog post a few days after my facial, my skin still feels and looks absolutely amazing! The difference is quite noticeable not only to me, but others who see me as well. Please let me know if you have any specific questions about the HydraFacial. I would love to hear from you!
Can you believe that it's almost the first of October? I really don't know where September went but it flew by so fast! It's been a while since I've done a beauty post, and with the seasons changing, I wanted to share some of my favorite fall beauty products!
I generally take my cue from the colors of nature. During autumn, the leaves begin to change color and earth tones emerge in the landscape. The same is true with fashion and beauty...I find myself switching to darker nail colors, earth tone shades on my eyes, and richer colors for my lips. It's also important to remember that as the weather gets cooler, your skin takes a beating! Don't forget about exfoliation and moisturizing!
I've been using Bare Minerals since high school and honestly can say this is my favorite make-up brand! I love it when the holidays get closer and they start bringing out the makeup sets! I love picking up a few for my sister, niece, aunt, and girlfriends! I'm sharing some of my favorite Bare Minerals beauty products I am currently using below.
Have you guys ever tried the Target Beauty Concierge service? I honestly had no idea this fantastic service was even available at my local Target store. However, this past weekend I decided to stop by and browse the make-up department in search of some new lipstick colors. I was getting tired of the same old two lip colors I have been wearing since summertime. My goal was to update and refresh my lip color pallet for winter and spring and try something different and new.
After browsing and searching through aisles of different brands and hundreds of colors, I was starting to feel a bit overwhelmed with so much to choose from. That's when I met Sarah and she asked if I needed some help! At this point, I was thrilled to seek some advice and consultation! I sat down and we discussed my beauty needs. She asked me a number of questions to help narrow down her recommendations.
We finally landed on the L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Collection Exclusive. Each lipstick in this carefully curated collection is custom made for every skin tone. My skin is fairly light to medium depending on the season, so Sarah suggested two colors from the Nude pallet and one color from the Red pallet. I was a little hesitant when she suggested nude lip color. I haven't had much luck in the past with wearing nude lipsticks. However, she assured me there are many colors in this spectrum and all you need to do is select the correct hue to complement your skin tone. She recommended Doutzen's Nude 600 which is a light pink shade intended for fair to light skin tones, J Lo's nude 370 which is a bit more of a mauve color intended for medium skin tones, and Julianne's red 401 which is a bold and iconic red lip color.
I was so thankful for Sarah's help and expert advice. She was extremely personable, helpful, and knowledgeable about all of Target's beauty products! We even chatted about the hottest trends in nail colors for spring and I "may" have picked up a few of her product suggestions there as well that I will share in a future post!
I headed home excited to try my new lip colors! Here's a few pictures of the colors Sarah picked out! Let me know which one is your favorite!
I think this one was my favorite of all three! Surprise! As I mentioned, I never have luck with selecting a perfect nude color but this one is exceptional! It looks completely natural without making me look washed out (which generally has been my problem with selecting a nude lip color in the past).
I have to admit, I really wanted to try some new colors that take me out of my comfort zone...colors that I never wear but always want to try. I have seen pictures of women who wear a light pink matte lipstick with a smoky eye and I have always wanted to achieve this look! I really think Sarah nailed it when she recommended Doutzen's nude (shown in the pictures above). What do you think of this color?
The last color to try on is Julianne's red 401. Every woman needs a bold and bright red lip color in her beauty bag! Red is a classic, timeless, and iconic color that will always be in style! I really love this shade of red. It matches my skin tone perfectly as Sarah said it would and I love the pure matte color and velvet finish!
So which color is your favorite? Have you tried the L'Oreal Colour Riche Collection Exclusive lip colors? If you are unsure about which colors to choose, I would highly recommend the Target Beauty concierge service. You can find them at your local Target store, or if you're like me (wandering aimlessly around the beauty aisle confused and overwhelmed) they may come find you and offer some much needed help and expert advice!
Thanks so much Sarah! I'm looking forward to trying your suggested spring nail colors and manicure tips and will see you soon!
