Argan Oil

Alright, most of you know the latest and the greatest trend in skin and hair care is the Josie Maran Argan Oil at Sephora. 

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Here's the problem: This 1.7oz bottle is a whopping $48.00. It's 100% Pure Argan Oil, nothing else special added to it.

I set out on a mission to find the exact same thing at Whole Foods for a fraction of the cost.

*drumroll*

So, I did find the exact same thing. Aura Cacia Argan Skin Oil for 1oz at Whole Foods for $14.99. It's even cheaper on Amazon for $9.50

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A much more affordable way to try this new craze. 100% Pure Argan Oil, just not under the Josie Maran name. (and it's worth it, my skin and hair have thanked me!)

The lady at Whole Foods who helped me find this told me that a lot of people have been asking for it, probably because of all of the much deserved hype! She also uses it in her hair.

For anyone who is wondering, I use it on my face after I wash it, but before I put on any other cream. On my hair, I use it right before I blow it dry. My mother has been using it as well, and she loves it as much as I do!

Have you tried Argan Oil? Will you try it? Let us know if you love it like we do!

xoxo,

A+C

PS-we accidentally skipped today in the queue, our bad for this late post.

How to: Not Lose Bobby Pins

Remember when we brought this pony tail holder tip to you? Well, we have our sister tip: the bobby pins. 

All you need is a magnet and your bobby pins! This is probably not a new concept, but it was for us. Seriously, they won't get "lost" in the bottom of your purse or cosmetic bag anymore. Plus, it's an excuse to use a cute magnet you probably don't have a better use for. The bigger, the better. The business card sized ones work perfectly to keep a couple in your purse!

Are we just late to the band wagon? Or do you do something like this already? Let us know!

xoxo,

A+C

Hair Products

Hair products we love...No, we don't have all of these at once! But, we're both kind of hair junkies!

Deep Conditioner:

Budget: VO5 Hot Oil Treatment (actually works pretty well for the price.)

Splurge: It's A 10! Hair Masque (godsend. I absolutely love and rave about this product.)

Dry Shampoo:

Suave Keratin (actually the best I've tried! The price cannot be beat.)

Hairspray:

Garnier Sleek and Shine

Shampoo and Conditioner:

Biolage Hydratherapie

Heat Protectant:

CHI Heat Protectant

Styling Products:

Morrocan Oil Mousse (use this before and after hair drying.)

Morrocan Oil (so worth the price, a little goes a long way.)

Aveda Brilliant (great on dull hair days)

What are your favorite hair products? Any of the same?

xoxo,

A+C

I Know Why Her Hair Is So Big...(It's Full of Secrets!)

Hair. Hair is either a blessing or a curse, depending on what type you have. We thought it would be fun to show you some neat little "tools" that you may or may not know about, that nonetheless make styling our hair a little bit easier. (there will be a product installation tomorrow!)

1. Emi Jay Hair Ties

2. Regular Size Bobbi Pins

3. Round Brush (use for blow drying with body or waves)

4. Ionic Brush (blow drying hair straight)

5. Teasing Comb (adding extra body)

6. Regular Brush

7. Spin Bins (AWESOME for buns!)

8. Regular Pony Tail Holders

9. Hair Donut

10. Wide Tooth Comb (wet hair)

11. Big Bobbi Pins (use for thick hair or for styling)

12. Blow Dryer (this is a great one)

13. Flat Iron (one with metal all around, can be used for curling iron!)

What are your favorite hair tools?

xoxo,

A+C

Simplify Your Hair Routine

Hair. We all have a love/hate relationship with our hair. It can be really high maintenance and time consuming to take care of. There are so many days where we simply don't have the time or energy to spend perfecting our hair. Here are ways to save time and still look chic!

• Find a good dry shampoo. This will become your best friend once you find one that you love. It's not good for your hair to wash it everyday, but we don't want to look greasy either. This is when the dry shampoo comes in. I love the KMS California Hair Play Dry Touch Up, but the Tresseme one is also supposed to be wonderful! (haven't tried myself, so I can't say from personal experience.)

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• The shower cap. Call me a grandmother, but this is my best friend when I don't want to get my hair what but still want to shower. You can get them at Target for a few dollars, and they also have disposable ones for travel (I always take the ones from hotel rooms.) Also, Nordstrom Rack has cute ones (random, I know.)
• Microfiber Hair Towel. I'm on my second one of these and I love it. I use it every single time I wash my hair, and it cuts drying time in half.

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• Headbands and baseball caps. Need I say more? We've already done a post on baseball caps here, and they really are great on lazy hair days or when you know you'll be outside. Plus, we all know I (C) am obsessed with headbands. There will be a full headband post soon!
• The sock bun. Oh my goodness, how I adore this hair style. It's been great all summer, remember when I posted on trying it earlier? I did, and love it. However, it works much better using a mesh donut than a sock.

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How do you save time on your hair? Let us know!

Love,

A+C

Summer Hair, Don't Care

As the days get hotter and hotter, the more we want our hair up and off of our backs. Here are some ideas that we've learned to keep our up! Basically any of these have YouTube tutorials!

The Sock Bun

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The Grecian Twist

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The Milk Maid Braid

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The Inverted French Braid

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How do you wear your hair in the heat?

Love,

A+C