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Today it is all about hair and make up!

I don't know about you all, but I personally love finding out what products other ladies use.

I have found some awesome products that way!

So first things first, I was daily hair washer for years.

Pretty much for 35 out of my 37 years.

A couple of years ago I noticed that even with the use of shampoo & conditioner made for color treated hair, my color was fading more than normal.

Add the fact we knew we were going to be moving to a house with well water (adds a nice rust tone to your hair), and I knew I needed to do something fast.

So I switched to Paul Mitchell shampoo & conditioner.

And I started washing my hair every other day.

In the beginning it was rough!

But once I, and my hair, got used to it it turned out great :)

These days I even go 3 days sometimes before washing!

So after I wash my hair I immediately add 2 pumps of Moroccanoil Light to my hair.

Think mid way down to the ends.

But before that, I comb my wet hair out with a Wet Brush.

Thank you Shay for bringing that wonder into my life!

Then I dry my hair upside down using my hands.

For extra volume, and when I have time, I use a vented brush once it is hair way dry.

Day 1 hair is usually pretty natural and straight.

Day 2 hair I add some waves/curls with my 1inch Hot Tools curling iron.

I spray with a bit of hair spray...I typically use Suave or whatever is on sale since I don't use hair spray that much.

And then I add some texture with my Moroccanoil Molding Cream.

And it comes out like this...

And when it isn't down, it looks like this...

 Thrown up into a make shift bun :)

And I typically don't use dry shampoo that often because it seems to weigh my hair down.
But when I do, I reach for one of these two...

Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones

batiste Dry Shampoo

They are pretty similar in my book.

And I love that they are both made for dark hair.

Before I move on to make up I have a question for you all.

Do any of you use the Moroccanoil Shampoo or Conditioner?

I am thinking about making the switch, but was looking for some feedback first.

Thanks in advance!

Now onto my make up products and routine.

Again, I keep things pretty simple.

I apply a light moisturizer (typically something for sensitive skin) and then apply my make up.

First thing I use is my Too Faced Tinted Beauty Balm.

This stuff is pretty light in coverage, but has a bit of a glow built into the formula.

For a night out when I want a little more coverage, I switch out the beauty balm for Bare Minerals bareskin foundation.

I apply both of these products with my beauty blender sponge from Target.

Then I use ELF concealer under my eyes, around my nose and mouth.

I apply this with the wand, but then blend with my sponge again.

Moving on to my eyes.

Again, super simple.

I mix two shades (Foxy & WOS) from my Urban Decay Naked Basics together and apply all over my lid from lashes to eyebrow.

They I lightly line my upper lashes with a dark black-gold shadow from Bare Minerals (no longer available).

similar

Curl my lashes and apply a coat of mascara.

I finish everything with a quick swipe of blush on my cheeks and forehead, and done.

And hopefully I look pulled together ;)

Now I want to know what you use!

Comment below your go-to, can't live without hair and make up products!

I am always looking to improve my look :)