Festive Finds: Your Ultimate Holiday Guide

Festive Finds: Your Ultimate Holiday Guide

As the holidays approach, the quest for the best accessories, gifts, and style inspirations intensifies. Whether you're seeking culinary companions, fashion insights,tips for glamorous hair, or style guidance, this holiday guide brings together an array of recommendations from "The Beauty Spotlight Team."

Cook Up A Storm This Holiday Season

If you have lots to cook this holiday season and you need an extra oven, then Lola's Secret Beauty Blog HIGHLY recommends the WOLF Gourmet Elite Countertop Oven. It can handle cooking anything that you can imagine!

The Perfect Accessory For Your Winter Wardrobe

A faux fur vest dresses up any outfit in the same way that a statement necklace does.  You can always use an accessory that dresses up your outfit in a snap, especially something nice and warm! The fur vest can go from the transition to Fall until the end of Winter. Age doesn’t matter. Angie at Your True Self Blog has over 100 outfit ideas to make you look terrific in a fur vest, for your outfit inspiration.

The Perfect Stocking Stuffer For Her

Still searching for stocking stuffers for her? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty suggests Flawless Facial Hair Remover for the smoothest makeup application possible!

Tips For Glamorous Long Hair For The Holidays 

Are you looking for a way to get glamorous long hair for the holiday season? Why not try making hair extensions? It's easy, and Barbie's Beauty Bits can help you with her tips on how to make clip-in hair extensions. With luxurious hair extensions, you can effortlessly elevate your look by adding volume, length, and extra sparkle. Whether you're going for a glamorous updo or flowing locks for that festive soirée, these extensions are the perfect solution for achieving that holiday-ready allure.

How To Choose The Perfect Red To Wear This Holiday

Pamela of Style Yourself Confident shows you how to choose and "Wear Red for the Holidays".  Select a shade that flatters your own natural coloring and it will never overwhelm!

6 Fantastic Beauty Uses For Baking Soda

Baking soda is a staple item that has been in my family for years.  Most of these Pantry to Pretty Bits, as I like to call them, I got from my mom and grandmother and have implemented them into my everyday beauty regimen. Today, I would like to share with you 6 fantastic beauty uses for Baking Soda!

The obvious one if to freshen your breath.  You see baking soda added to toothpastes, mouthwashes, etc. out in the market.  But, I'll make my version by mixing it with mouthwash or toothpaste.  Simply add about a teaspoon of it to half glass of water and add a splash of mouthwash or toothpaste to help with the taste.

Clarifying Shampoo:  Baking soda is great for removing excess residue from your hair from styling products.  I use this in place of a clarifying shampoo or Sunday Shampoo, where you only use it once a week or in some cases once a month.

How to: Add it to your shampoo and make sure to rinse well and condition as normal.

Dry Shampoo:  Trying to get a few extra days out of your hair without washing, this works wonders.  You want to sprinkle the baking soda near your scalp, where it is oiliest, and brush it through your hair, till the white dissipates.   If you have dark hair like myself, you’ll want to add some loose bronzer to it. Otherwise, it will dull your hair and give you a grayish hue.

Bath: No more need for Calgon to take you away, as you can add baking soda to your bath to soften and soothe your skin and worries of the day.

A Facial Scrub:  This is great for exfoliation and because there are not any harsh chemicals like some you may find from store bought brands, it is safe to use a few times a week.  Merely, combine some baking soda with some water, you want it to be a paste and you have your exfoliant.

Deodorant:  If you are in a pinch or worried about commercially-made deodorants, you can use baking soda as a deodorant.   How to? My grandmother would use a paintbrush and apply it to her underarms. But in this day and age, you can use a sponge or a blush brush to apply.

So there, you have it some more Pantry to Pretty Bits, getting gorgeous for less with at home products!

Long Glamorous Hair In Minutes, With Effortless Hair Extensions

What if I told you slipping on hair could be as simple as slipping on a pair of shoes or your favorite jeans? Well, now you can with Effortless Extensions. Damage free hair, with no glue or clips!

Long glamorous hair is as easy as 1,2,3 with this product.  If you follow my blog regularly, you know I love hair extensions.  The color options they give along with adding volume and length, makes a great look for a night out or in my case, everyday! Check out my video review below on this product as well as how to place these in your hair.  In addition,  I've listed some  frequently asked questions.  Oh, and if you want to get your own  FEELsoREAL™ hair, you now can with 40% off, by using the code BEAUTYBITS2015.

 Frequently Asked Question, Per Effortless Extension

Are Effortless Extensions tangle free?

It is important to inform the consumers that our FEELsoREAL™ synthetic is not 100% tangle-free, as nothing is out there. Sometimes it tends to tangle a bit (only a bit) towards the bottom ends of the hair, but nothing a regular brushing or running your hands through can’t fix. Good maintenance and care is always key.

 

Do Effortless Extensions feel like real human hair?

It is pretty close, and they pride themselves in the fact that they have the best FEELsoREAL™ synthetic fiber in market that compares closest to the look and feel of real human hair. It’s virtually impossible to detect.

 

Can I sleep with my Effortless Extensions?

In general it’s not good practice to do so.  Effortless designed this product so that you can put on your extensions and take them off in matter of seconds, as there is no need to sleep with the hairpiece. The hair also comes with a specially designed Extension case. It’s perfect for keeping your Effortless Extensions maintained whether for everyday storage or travel!

 

What kind of brush is recommend to go with Effortless Extensions?

A loop brush is the best(see in my video what one of these look like). Also the you can purchase an exceptional pick comb that makes blending an absolute cinch.

 

What makes this synthetic fiber so unique and better than other brands?

A lot of research goes into the FEELsoREAL™ synthetic fiber every year and they strive to make it closer to human hair than ever before. Years of research have resulted in super quality fiber that is completely style-able, while maintaining the look and feel of real human hair. The colors are unbelievable as well.

 

Where do I place the Effortless Extensions on my head?

You place the circle above the ears, and the hair should sit just above and behind the ears.

 

How much hair do I pull through?

Do not pull all your hair through and always leave a layer under the extensions. For shorter hair, it’s best not to pull too much hair through.

 

How full are the Effortless Extensions?

I was so surprised at the volume of hair, it is amazing, The hairs weight is a full 130 grams, or 4.6 Oz.  You will be amazed!

 

What’s the best way to clean and wash the FEELsoREAL™ Effortless Extensions

First wash it separately, and Effortless hair recommends washing the hairpiece with shampoo and conditioner. It will be easier to manage and eliminates tangling during the wash.

 

What’s the best way to dry Effortless Extensions?

Letting it air dry is a good option. When using a towel just pat it dry, do not rub.

 

I’m having trouble curling the Effortless Extensions, what am I doing wrong?

It is essential that you moisten the hair with sprays of water before using a curling iron. It is also essential that you hold the shape of the curl for about 15 to 30 seconds (or until the hair cools down). Professional beauty shop curling irons are also strongly recommended, as the curls are easier to achieve at 150 degrees Celsius (300+ Fahrenheit).

 

What is the optimal level of temperature for using a flat iron?

Recommended temperature is 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).

 

How long will the curls last on the Effortless Extensions?

New curls on human hair may start to loosen after a week, but the curls of our FEELsoREAL™ synthetic fiber maintain much longer with no visible difference for up to 30 days.

 

What is the maximum temperature the Effortless Extensions can withstand?

The FEELsoREAL™ synthetic fiber is heat resistant and can endure temperatures up to 250 degrees Celsius (480 Fahrenheit) before reaching melting point.

 

Will the synthetic fiber catch on fire?

The FEELsoREAL™ synthetic fiber is flame retardant, meaning the fire is extinguished from the FEELsoREAL™ synthetic fiber *when and if* the flame is removed. Other competitor brands may burst into an instant fireball, but our FEELsoREAL™ synthetic fiber does not.

So there you have it, Long Glamorous Hair In Minutes, With Effortless Hair Extensions.  Don't forget the 40% off discount code(BEAUTYBITS2015) and get your gorgeous hair today!