Why I Love Makeup

I'm sure some people who have read my other blog or know me in person wonder why I'm so interested in make-up. There are several reasons I love cosmetics.  Their ability to transform faces  and to be a catalyst for endless creativity. All of the  beautiful colors and finishes combine to make an amazing and nearly endless  coloring book for those who may have outgrown a traditional one.

Makeup doesn't  require one to be a certain size or of a certain income level . Many products can be used in several ways,so very little goes completely to waste. As I've gotten older, makeup has for me become less about vanity and more about creativity and privacy.

 As someone with a disability who needs help with a lot of personal care related activities and doesn't get much privacy in many parts of her day, makeup is loved as something I can do entirely on my own. To many this may not seem like a big deal, but to someone who might need a lot of help with tasks that most people take for granted, having an activity that you enjoy that you can do on your own is very liberating.

Yes, I appreciate every bit of help I've ever gotten but have always wondered what it would be like to do things like have a shower with no one else in my bathroom. I'm also well aware there are people with similar situations (new parents for instance), but unlike parents of young kids, I've never known true privacy. This is a loss yes, but not the end of the world. For at least several hours a week, I apply, talk about, or write about makeup. For me this is like visiting a candy store for work , I love it.

 Whether it is make-up, art, or a sport-whatever. I encourage you to find something  you enjoy and spend time doing it at least a once a week. Perhaps even find a way to make it part of your work.  As you grow more confident in your  "hobby" you may very well grow confident in other things. Give it a try and most importantly...have fun!

Thank you so much for reading, have a wonderful day!

Jennifer

A Pssssst! Dry Shampoo Review and Use Tips

My hair may look like I'm auditioning for a role in Sweeney Todd in the first photo below, but I'm actually waiting for my dry shampoo to work. I use Pssssst Dry Shampoo on the days between hair washing. It comes in an aerosol can and is available at most drugstores or grocery store hair care areas for around seven dollars for a 5.3 ounce can.

In order to use this dry shampoo and most others you’ll need to section off your hair. If you’re like me and have trouble doing this yourself, you can always have someone help or simply comb your fingers through your hair slowly, finding the roots of each section. Spray the dry shampoo in short bursts at the roots. 

                            After spraying your roots your hair will look a little like this

Do this until your entire head( or as much of it as you’d like) is sprayed at the roots. After that, wash your hands and do something else for  10-15 minutes. Just make sure it doesn't involve heat or flame, freshly sprayed dry shampoo is flammable! After it has dried vigorously brush out your hair.

If you don’t feel comfortable using it that way or are in a really big hurry Pssssst Dry Shampoo can be sprayed onto a dry and clean hairbrush and brushed through the hair. This method may not give the same results as the previous one but is easier and faster. It also can make it easier to not have momentarily white roots.

Overall, this product does an excellent job of absorbing excess oils in my experience and opinion. Each larger bottle can last a very long time depending on use. Your  roots will appear white or gray when you first apply this product, don’t worry and let it dry. It needs to be given time to work. The white streaks will brush out. I hope this blog entry was helpful to you. I would highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a dry shampoo.  Thank you for stopping in! Please feel free to subscribe,comment,or "join" this site. The more the merrier! See you soon! :) -Jennifer

   

                                                   After dry shampoo