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Monday, September 24, 2018
Don't Touch My Hair
"If you tamper with my hair, you're tampering with my brand."
If anyone truly knows me, then they know how much I adore my hair. My curls are pretty much my trademark and I honestly wouldn't trade them for anything. However, my hair has been through a whole lot before getting to where it is now. Growing up,my flat iron was my best friend and I straightened my hair every couple of days. It was very rare to ever see me rocking my natural hair. Not to mention, all the heat really destroyed my hair. It wasn't until high school where I started to embrace my curls. I began growing out my bangs (did anyone else rock straight bangs with curly hair? what a mess that was..) and cut majority of my hair off for a fresh start.
Fast forward to today, it is highly unlikely you'll see me with straight hair. I grew out of that look and personally don't like how flat and boring it is - ya girl needs VOLUME! While I get a lot of compliments on my curls, there's still some people who have the nerve to say, "I think your hair would look better straight." Yes, my hair is long. No, I don't want to straighten it. It always blew my mind how back when I used to do a lot of freelance modeling, people would cast me knowing I have curly hair, only to straighten it for a shoot or fashion show. I will always respect a designer's vision. However, if you have a certain look in mind don't you think you should well.. cast people who fit that look? I believe the problem with this industry is that they claim to want to promote diversity, yet very few people do it tastefully. I cannot count the amount of people I've worked with in the industry that didn't know how to deal with textured hair. They acted as if my curls were a bother and thought that straightening it would be the easy way out when in fact, it's actually a lot more work. Whenever I would open my mouth about it, it was deemed unprofessional. How is it unprofessional to explain to someone how to deal with my hair? Anyone with curly hair would tell you that you can't just brush our hair out and you definitely cannot apply any heat without some kind of thermal protectant. I feel like I worked way too hard to get my curls to be where they are now just for someone to come and mess with it because they are uncomfortable with it, or simply refuse to learn how to properly style it.
What I love about the blogging and social media community is that more and more people are beginning to embrace their natural hair. I didn't have a whole lot of people to look up to that had natural curls. I pretty much had to figure out everything on my own, and with a lot of trial and error, things finally seem to be working out in my favor. To anyone out there who is wondering whether or not they should make the switch to going natural, I say do it! I think textured hair is beautiful and is what makes you different from everyone else.
Cheers to all the curly girls! Do you have any favorite hair products or DIY masks you like to do? Leave them in the comments below, I'd love to try them out!
Here's some of my faves:
Here's some of my faves:
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xo, Lisette
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Stonegirl Silicone Makeup Sponge Review & Giveaway
Did somebody say... giveaway??
First things first, I'm really big on packaging. I like when companies show effort through their packaging because let's be real, it makes a much greater impression that receiving something in a plain cardboard box. The Stonegirl Beauty team had my sponges shipped out in a cute metallic pink bubble mailer that I felt really captured the overall aesthetic of the brand itself.
I have always used beauty blenders in the past, so using these silicone sponges was a completely new experience for me. What I love about these sponges is the fact that they are super easy to use. I'll be honest with you, I had no idea what I was even doing, yet my foundation came out looking seamless. Brushes can sometimes leave streaks on your face if not blended correctly, but I did not have that problem with these sponges. Another big plus for me is that they are really easy to clean and don't require too much maintenance. Just run the sponge under some water, maybe pass some makeup remover over it if needed, let it dry and you're good to go. Unlike a beauty blender or other makeup tools, these silicone sponges don't really collect or hide any dirt, so you're less likely to breakout from using them.
Now on to the giveaway!
Here are the rules: (Don't worry, they're harmless.. and yes, I'll be checking to see if you've followed them all correctly!)
1. Must be following me on Instagram @ohsnapitzlizzie
2. Must be following Stonegirl Beauty @stonegirl_beauty
3. Enter the official giveaway here: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/b0ce62571/? (So I know how to contact you if you've won!)
4. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel
4. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel
Bonus entries:
Enter Stonegirl's Giveaway *This is a separate giveaway from mine, but entering theirs just increases your odds of winning*
Winner was chosen February 14th, but if you are looking to shop Stonegirl yourself, you can use the code "Lisettem5" for 25% off!
Winner was chosen February 14th, but if you are looking to shop Stonegirl yourself, you can use the code "Lisettem5" for 25% off!
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xo, Lisette
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Teen Vogue x Neutrogena Launch Event
Experience the power of light!
Last night I had the opportunity to attend the Teen Vogue x Neutrogena event at the New Museum in NYC. Being chosen as one of Teen Vogue's "IT Girls" has it's perks and I couldn't be any more grateful! Aside from having the chance to meet other amazing bloggers, models, publicists, etc., I also was able to test out Neutrogena's Light Therapy Acne Mask and take one home before it hits the shelves.
About the mask:
- Use daily for 10 minutes. Bad at keeping time? No worries, the mask will turn off itself!
- Comes with an activator that includes 30 daily treatments (must replace after your 30 sessions)
- Has a built in eye shield so you can watch Netflix, your favorite YouTube videos, or even read a book during your treatment.
- The therapeutic blue and red lights target acne-causing bacteria to help reduce the appearance of breakouts.
- Last but not least, the cute pink light looks BOMB in pictures. Get your snaps and instagram photos ready!
Ready to try it yourself? Check out the link here to sign up and be one of the first to be notified when the masks are available in stores and online.
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xo, Lisette
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