Yearly Archives: 2018

Life’s a Beach!!!!! (I know, that phrase was used up in the 80’s)

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So, one of my most favorite places in the world to unwind and relax is the beach.  If you have felt the sun and tasted the salt on your lips, then you don’t need to ask why.  

 My main goal at the beach is truly relax.  As much as I love all beaches (doesn’t matter which state or even continent), there are many where you do anything and everything BUT relax.  I love a weekend trip to those places but they are not my regular go-to places.

My favorite…. Bald Head Island, North Carolina. 

No cars, no street lights, porch lights are frowned upon because we don’t want to disturb the sea turtles… and no bridge to the island.  You start off by taking a passenger ferry over to the island.  Take a look at my featured photo on my homepage.  That is a glorious picture of the harbor at BHI.  Just gorgeous!!!

There are a couple great restaurants, a great outdoor wine bar, a golf club and a beach club, a super relaxing spa, several great boutiques and miles of beaches with very few people on them. So don’t think you won’t have fun!  There is mucho fun to be had!

Just make sure you wear your sunscreen and wear a hat!!!  We don’t want the sun damaging your gorgeous skin and hair!!!  I love the beach but, as you know, I’m all about anti-aging, looking beautiful and feeling confident!! 

 OH!! And watch out for those gators!!!

Here’s a list of my faves on the island!!!!

Drop me a note if you want to hear more about BHI!!!  I can’t talk about it enough!

UGH!!! Are Ponytail Holders Breaking Your Hair?

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Ok, so we’ve all experienced breakage when wearing our hair up in a ponytail.  UGH!   There is nothing more frustrating than realizing we have breakage at the back of our crown and knowing that we did it ourselves by wearing our hair up in a ponytail!  There are a couple ways to prevent this. 

First and foremost, we need a hair care line that will not dry out our hair so always avoid products with parabens, sulfates and harsh chemicals. 

Second, use a ponytail holder which goes easy on your hair.  Never use nylons.  I know, we grew up using them and we all thought it was great when the fat ones came out because they “don’t break your hair”.  Well we all learned the hard way!! 

Here are my favorite ponytail holders that really go easy on your hair.

Twistytails or Teleties:  I LOVE LOVE these things.  We’ve all seen them, just not necessarily on the hair care aisle of your local drug store. I usually see them used as a key ring, especially for lockers at my gym. 

 

EmyJays: ANOTHER FAVE!  These are great.  They are ribbons and have no rubber band-like edges that will grab and rip your hair.  And they’re always really cute!!  Emy Jay is a brand but I’m using here like you would use “band-aid” for any adhesive bandage.  There are many other brands for these kink free, ribbon ponytail holders and you can find them EVERYWHERE!!

 

Last but not least, L. ERICKSONS!!!  My 11 year old daughter uses these and  is in LOVE with them!  In fact, she’s the first person who told me about them!  And I have to say, she convinced me.  They come in all colors and are very gentle on your hair.

Take care of your hair!  It’s the crown you never take off!!!