Shaving can cut you. Nothing worse than razor burn. Oh wait, tiny razor cuts are worse. Waxing....well let's be real. Waxing hurts. A lot. I only get my brows done and it results in me squishing my face with each rip. So what is a gal supposed to do when she needs to have smooth, summer legs? I mean it's not like we ladies have a choice in the matter. Hairy legs are never a do. Stubbly legs? Nope they aren't on the list either.
What do I recommend? Laser hair removal. I know, it sounds ridiculous. Ridiculous to do and ridiculously expensive. You aren't wrong. Here's the thing though. It works and is worth every penny. I went to get my lower legs done as a birthday treat. Six treatments (spaced over about six months) later and my legs are smooth. The pores are smaller. I shave twice a month during pants weather and once a week during hot summer. I'm not entirely sure I even need to shave that much. It may just be ingrained habit combined with a super sensitivity to being stubbly. I got lucky and was introduced to the practice of lasering my underarms. I thought the notion was ridiculous, but again I was amazed. The hair is finer when it grows back, I shave about once a week and the pores have shrunk to a tiny size. Even if there is some hair there, my armpits are always looking good. :)
I think the safest approach is to find someone who is licensed. My dermatologist has a side business of cosmetic procedures. I felt safe there and knew that a quality laser would be used. That is the most important part. You need to feel safe and you need to make sure that good equipment will be used. Otherwise, the entire ordeal is a waste of time and money. Poor laser = poor results. Unsafe environment probably means you will be uneasy and as a result you won't get smooth.
This is definitely an investment. But one that will make you happy....and smooth.
March 12, 2012
March 5, 2012
Some Kind of Wen-derful
I have been remiss in giving a review of Wen hair products. Nonsulfate shampoos are all the rage. Why? Because all that sudsing action in the shower is actually not good for your hair. It makes for fun baby pictures and sometimes sporting a faux hawk with suds up hair is a good time. Alas, it strips your hair. This leads to breakage, difficulty in absorbing color (if you're into that), and depletes the moisture content. What does this mean? Dull, blah, lifeless hair.
Enter Wen. Chaz Dean operates his own salon in California and put together a special formulation to help his clients maintain their expensive color treatments. The result is the only cleansing conditioner on the market. This product can actually take the place of your shampoo, conditioner, detangler, leave in conditioner, and shaving cream (if you are so inclined). It takes some getting used to, because let's face it who doesn't equate suds with being clean? But the results are amazing! One use and my hair had more bounce, after three it was like I had a new head of hair.
I have seen my current hair stylist for 12 years and the first time she saw me after I used Wen she asked me what I was doing to make my hair so soft and manageable. There are different formulas for different hair concerns. Since I color my hair, I am partial to the Fig and Pomegranate. If I'm not coloring my hair, I love the Sweet Almond Mint.
It is a little pricier than your average shampoo. However, hair washed with Wen actually needs to be washed less often. Seriously! People that "need" to wash their hair everyday can probably go 2 todays. Other folks may notice that they can go 5 days before they have to wash their hair. Also, QVC offers pretty good deals. Twice a year, you can purchase a full gallon of the stuff! A GALLON!
Try it, you'll see.
Enter Wen. Chaz Dean operates his own salon in California and put together a special formulation to help his clients maintain their expensive color treatments. The result is the only cleansing conditioner on the market. This product can actually take the place of your shampoo, conditioner, detangler, leave in conditioner, and shaving cream (if you are so inclined). It takes some getting used to, because let's face it who doesn't equate suds with being clean? But the results are amazing! One use and my hair had more bounce, after three it was like I had a new head of hair.
I have seen my current hair stylist for 12 years and the first time she saw me after I used Wen she asked me what I was doing to make my hair so soft and manageable. There are different formulas for different hair concerns. Since I color my hair, I am partial to the Fig and Pomegranate. If I'm not coloring my hair, I love the Sweet Almond Mint.
It is a little pricier than your average shampoo. However, hair washed with Wen actually needs to be washed less often. Seriously! People that "need" to wash their hair everyday can probably go 2 todays. Other folks may notice that they can go 5 days before they have to wash their hair. Also, QVC offers pretty good deals. Twice a year, you can purchase a full gallon of the stuff! A GALLON!
Try it, you'll see.
March 2, 2012
Work Tested, Taryn Approved
It's been a pretty rough couple of weeks at work. Emotionally draining days finally culminated in a complete and utter breakdown. Full on sob fest. It wasn't pretty....well actually, it kinda was. These eyes of mine do get mighty green when I cry.
The reason I bring up my emotional breakdown is because despite the waterworks display and tissue usage, when I looked in the mirror my eyes were still perfectly lined. Any color on the tissue was mascara related. Not one break in the liner that I had applied first thing in the morning. A-MAZING!!! I guess I should not be surprised. This liner had already been put to the test through a series of funerals over the last few years and a couple of touching wedding ceremonies. The only time this stuff comes off is when I'm ready to take it off.
Not only is this liner ridiculously long lasting, but it also goes on like a dream. It's got something like 90% water content. This means you must be gentle when applying or you risk breaking it. As each liner costs $18 a pencil, you want to keep it as intact as possible. Make sure you twist to reveal a slight amount of product and use very light pressure. You barely need to press down to get a full flush of color on your line.
What could this mysteriously perfect liner be?
Tarte CosmeticsEmphasEYES Aqua Gel Liner. You can find it at Sephora, Ulta and QVC. QVC usually has a deal where you can order two or three pencils for a relatively low price.
Colors: Bronze, Brown, Black, Charcoal, Green, Navy, Purple, Teal (pass)
The reason I bring up my emotional breakdown is because despite the waterworks display and tissue usage, when I looked in the mirror my eyes were still perfectly lined. Any color on the tissue was mascara related. Not one break in the liner that I had applied first thing in the morning. A-MAZING!!! I guess I should not be surprised. This liner had already been put to the test through a series of funerals over the last few years and a couple of touching wedding ceremonies. The only time this stuff comes off is when I'm ready to take it off.
Not only is this liner ridiculously long lasting, but it also goes on like a dream. It's got something like 90% water content. This means you must be gentle when applying or you risk breaking it. As each liner costs $18 a pencil, you want to keep it as intact as possible. Make sure you twist to reveal a slight amount of product and use very light pressure. You barely need to press down to get a full flush of color on your line.
What could this mysteriously perfect liner be?
Tarte CosmeticsEmphasEYES Aqua Gel Liner. You can find it at Sephora, Ulta and QVC. QVC usually has a deal where you can order two or three pencils for a relatively low price.
Colors: Bronze, Brown, Black, Charcoal, Green, Navy, Purple, Teal (pass)
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