5 things I loved this month. Beauty products you need in your life. + I chopped off my hair.
Happy Monday, everyone! Today I wanted to share with you all my top 5 favorite things this October. These are products I have been using for a while and honestly can’t live without now. Everything is super affordable and linked to make it easier to shop! Enjoy!
1. Facial Hair Remover
Okay this favorite is a game changer, and a MONEY SAVER! This little facial shaver saves me $7 every month from going to the salon to get my upper lip done. It easily and effortlessly gets rid of unwanted hair on the face. No pain, no bumps, no redness and no cuts! It’s only $16.99 (on sale!) and is well worth it! I no longer have to take the time to go to the salon and I can use it whenever I want. This gadget is very necessary if you find waxing or threading painful, or get red afterwards. It’s super easy to use. When you turn it on it has a light so you can easily see and you just start shaving in tiny circles. I use this right before I put on makeup to get rid of peach fuzz. This is definitely a ride or die product!
2. Aromatherapy Body Lotion- Eucalyptus & Spearmint
It’s almost November, so cue dry skin season. My body and hands get SO DRY during the Fall and Winter time that lotion is a must! This isn’t the most nourishing but it’s perfect for when I want something that smells good and keeps my hands moisturized. I know it’s a body lotion, but I just take one pump and put it on my hands and arms. Then I breathe in three times to smell the eucalyptus and spearmint oils. This favorite is a must if you’re feeling stressed because I believe aromatherapy is a natural way to calm the body and mind.
3. Wet & Dry Brush
Everyone needs to throw away their old brush and get themselves a wet brush, IMMEDIATELY. If your hair easily gets tangled and have trouble brushing it out, it’s because of your brush. Regular brushes have a lot of short bristles, while a wet brush doesn’t have as many bristles and the bristles are longer. This makes your hair flow right through the bristles, detangling as it goes; perfect for wet hair. I loved it when I had long hair. It saved me so much time and prevented my hair from being ripped out every time I tried to brush my hair. It also prevents your hair from breakage, so it’s perfect if you’re trying to grow out your hair. Literally my favorite brush now!
4. Scrunchies
I swear I used to wear these when I was younger. Crazy how trends always make a come back. Scrunchies are used for trendy purposes but they also prevent your hair from breakage. If you find that the regular hair tie is too tight or painful, then you need a scrunchie ASAP. I hated sleeping with a hair tie in my hair, but my hair was so long I had to. It was so painful trying to take it off in the morning and it hurt my scalp from having it up for eight hours. Scrunchies prevent all of that nonsense from happening. I no longer wake up with a painful scalp and find that my hair breaks significantly less! Cute, affordable and beneficial. It’s become such a favorite that I now use it everyday!
5.Chopping Off My Hair
This was definitely a favorite this month. I decided to chop off all my hair. I mean, I literally chopped it on my own. I wanted to be the one who cut off 12 inches off my hair and it was so fucking liberating. I loved the way it turned out! I can’t believe I waited this long to finally do it and I don’t regret anything. If you’ve been thinking of making the big cut, then I would highly recommend you do! I know society has implemented this idea that women need to have long hair to be beautiful but I feel sexy as hell. I always try to take a step back from society standards and do what makes me happy. I also donated the hair to Locks of Love, so someone else can enjoy it. Here is a before and after from my instagram @imerikamarie.
Those were all my favorite things for the month of October! I hope everyone has a safe and spooky Halloween ?? Thanks for reading.
Comment: What were your favorites this month?
Until next time,
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Aromatherapy body lotion and the wet and dry brush sound interesting. Thanks for sharing.
They are must have beauty products for me. Love both of them (:
-erika
You were brave to cut your beautiful hair. Loved your first blog.
I’ve had long hair for a long time so I knew I was ready to cut it all off lol. Wow, thank you for following along with me! Your support is much appreciated (:
-erika
#2 is a must-have for me! Jut one whiff and it seems like all is better. It instantly soothes and relaxes me!
Me too! Aromatherapy seriously works (:
-erika
I haven’t wore a scrunchie in years but they’re so cute! Might have to buy some
Chelle | http://www.chellebelle2016.blogspot.co.uk
Really awesome list ❤️ Especially the face shave . Say no to the mustache !
Exactly! lol The shaver is now a ride or die for me! Thanks for reading (:
-erika
oh my gosh LOVE your haircut, you look incredible! x
Thank you so much!! (:
-erika
I’m currently obsessing over scrunchies! I love them! You hair looks great and I definitely know how you feel, I cut my hair that short 2 years ago and it felt great 🙂
Me too! I need to buy more lol. Thank you! I love having short hair because it’s so easy to style lol (:
-erika
I love the idea of doing a monthly favorite! The Aromatherapy Body Lotion is an all-time fave — I love the lavender and vanilla scent too!
P.S Your hair looks amazing!
I seriously use it everyday! I love lavender so I will definitely try that one next! Thank you so much (:
-erika
Wohoo ! You rock both, long and short hair look ♥️?
Thank youuuu! (:
-erika
Incredible … i love how you style your short hair.. and the fact that you did a big chop…
I’ll be doing a “how i style short hair” post soon! Chopping it off was the best decision (:
-erika
I’m so proud of you! You chopped your hair and you look stunning! Were you able to donate your hair? It looks so healthy. Anyways, I love scrunchies too, they make every hairstyle look cuter.
Aw, thank you so much! I donated it to Locks of Love (:
-erika
This is a great list, dry skin yes 100% and love your hair!
I need to do a whole post on my favorite dry skin products! Thank youuu (:
-erika
Love your hair!
And thank you for sharing all of these! Love the hair scrunchie!
Thank you! Love me some hair scrunchies (:
-erika
Your hair looks great! I love it! The Wet Brush is my ride or die.
Thank you so much! I also love my wet brush (:
-erika
I’ve been really wanting to bring scrunchies back in my life! I’m also thinking of chopping off my hair after I finish my PhD, yours looks great! Hopefully I can give my hair to charity – my friend told me about this!
Scrunchies are a must! They’re cute and they don’t rip your hair out lol. You should totally chop off your hair! You honestly won’t regret it! I donated my hair to Locks of Love (:
-erika
Chopping off my hair. It’s much easier to manage and my neck feels cooler.
Mine too! But it’s bad timing for me because now it’s cold outside lmao (:
-erika
These are great! I like the Lavender and Cedarwood lotion from Bath and Body Works! I will have to try the Euchalyptus one.
Love that one, too! They honestly all smell so good lol (:
-erika
Look at all that hair- your cut looks great! My mom is obsessed with the eucalyptus hand wash from that collection, she put one in my kitchen and bathroom lol.
Aw, thank you! Omg, I NEED the hand wash now lol (:
-erika
This is awesome! It’s almost like a gratitude journal, but cooler! I loved the new cut on you! I’m also super excited about the come back of scrunchies! I might just be a VSCO girl at heart…LOL
Thank you! I’ve always loved scrunchies, might even have to get a Hydro Flask! lol
-erika
I absolutely love your hair. It’s so cute!! I must try this lotion I have really dry akin around this time of the year!!
Thank you so much! I’m doing a post all about my favorite dry skin products, so stay tuned (:
-erika
Love your haircut, looks so good!!
Xo, Kelsey
http://www.petiteinherheels.blogspot.com
Thank youuu! (:
-erika
Love the cheetah scrunchy!! Your hair looks great 🙂
It’s my favorite! Thank you (:
-erika
Your haircut looks incredible dear! Love it!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Thank you so much, I appreciate it! (:
-erika
that aromatherapy lotion sounds amazing!