This post is sponsored by Sally Beauty. All content, images and opinions expressed in this post are of my own.
Ahh, the season of warm, sunny days, weekend getaways to the beach, and bubble tea in New York City is in full force. Get comfy because we’re about to spill the beans on our summer beauty secrets starting from head to toe with Sally Beauty !
Sally Beauty, who since 1964 has been bringing professional beauty products to the world, has a long list of products to preserve your look, and even add a bit of extra fun to the mix.
Keep Your Locks Blooming with Ion
Ion offers a wide range of hair products, whose goal is to nurture each delicate strand of hair and protect it from the elements that cause damage. Their Swimmer’s Leave-in Conditioner is perfect for when taking my boys swimming, where chlorine or saltwater can be harsh to your hair. The secret is to apply it to your dried hair first, before you make a splash into the water.
Ion’s Miracle Summer Spray is all about hydrating, hydrating, and more hydrating. Lately, I find myself taking extra Pokémon Go walks, as my five-year-old keeps asking me to catch him a Pikachu. The summer sun has been brutal this year, not only on my skin, but also on my colored hair. The extreme heat would dry me from root to end. Bathing my hair in its fine mist not only returns vitally to my hair, but also makes detangling it easier. Making this spray an instant favorite!
And let’s not forget the Split End Mender from their Repair line of products. Your hair tips have it tough. They are the part of your locks farthest from the root. The last ones to receive the benefits of the water you drink, making it far easier to wither away. This is a paraben-free, ready-set-go treatment that can be applied both on dry or damp hair, whose sole purpose is to bring your ends back life.
Add some fun to your keyboard warriors
We tap, tap (and away) with our smartphones, keyboards and even gamepads — basically what I do on the weekend to entertain the kids.
So why not do it with style? I love nail art and the satisfaction of coming up with an inspiring theme from scratch.
But you can’t have the Mona Lisa without the right brush, right? Winning Nails offers a variety of lengths and tips of brushes for every moment of creation you come up with. A thin tip brush is essential when working with such a small canvas, literally at your fingertips. And O.P.I’s Retro Summer collection is perfect for the season.
The colors are fun and eye catching, with appropriate names such as Towel Me About It and Sailing & Nail-ing, these lacquer line of products come in cute, tiny bottles, which hold what’s only limited by your imagination (and that steady hand of yours). Finish it off with their Top Coat. Because you want your work of art to last until the next weekend, right?
Don’t forget about your (happy) feet!
You wear flats to the market, sneakers to the gym as you squat 100 lbs., while putting on your best Meryl Streep impersonation with those high heels at the office. Oh wait, is it only me that does this in the office?
Your feet are precious. The only part of our body that constantly touches the ground, while carrying every piece of you that makes up your beautiful self. Darling, you need to take care of those tootsies.
Heel to Toe will do just that, with its simple, yet effective three steps process. You start with their Prep callus softener, where you soften your dried skin for an easy buff away, while that minty effect leaves you refreshed.
Step two is Exfoliate. A combination of peppermint and pumice from volcanic rock fused together to smooth and polish, with essential oils that soothe sore feet after my long Pokémon hunt. This one is a winner!
Lastly, we have Restore Moisture. The smallest tube of the trio is the final finishing touch. A moisturizing lotion with Argan Oil dives deep to repair dried skin and provides nutrients for healthy growth, while natural beeswax locks in moisture.
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Now guess who’s going on a Pokémon hunt?