Briogeo Don't Despair Repair! Leave-in Mask Review!

Briogeo Don't Despair Repair is seriously a game changer for me. A leave-in mask that not only protects your hair from the styling tools but its also repairing. My hair is very damaged from when I bleached it all, which led me to cut and dye my hair black with the hopes that this would help "disguise" the damage. 

After just one time using this product I notice an immediate change to the feel and look of my hair. It feels softer, with more bounce, and shine. I will definitely keep using and I recommend it to anyone with hair! 

How To Use: Wash your hair as you would normally, skipping a mask tho..... Spray it evenly on your hair. 

My Tips: If you are air drying your hair, only apply it to your mid and ends of hair. This will help prevent "flat" hair look. 

What The Briogeo Website Say: 

WHO IT'S FOR:  For those with dry, damaged, and brittle hair that want an instant reparative treatment for healthy looking hair.

WHAT IT IS: A strengthening and reparative leave-in deep conditioner that provides repair benefits beyond an in-shower experience and produces healthy, stronger hair in between washes and heat styling. 

WHAT IT DOES:  The unique micro-encapsulated argan oil adheres to the surface of the hair and closes structural gaps on the hair shaft. The hair cuticle is restored, leaving hair stronger, healthier, and hydrated.

SAFE FOR:  Color treated, keratin treated, chemically-treated, and relaxed hair.

Price: $28

Available Here: Briogeo

Please Note: The product was sent to me to try, however the opinions are my own and this is not a sponsored post. 

DIY Of The Week: Grow Longer Healthier Hair With Four Ingredients In Your Kitchen!

  I can honestly say that nothing keeps my hair healthier or growing long like my all natural DIY masks. I can tell the difference almost immediately after washing the masks off and the benefits don't stop there. One of my all time favorite masks is made up of four of my favorite ingredients; Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Honey, and Egg. Rich in proteins, omega-3, anti fungal and hydrating ingredients. I like to use this mask every other week, and use a regular shampoo and conditioner in between. 

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 egg

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients, make sure to beat the egg first before adding the other ingredients. 
2. Apply it to hair, coat starting from root to ends, massaging it in the scalp in slow circulation motion. This will encourage faster hair growth 
3. Cover hair with a plastic shower cap and leave it on for at least 30 minutes. I leave it on while I clean around the house to get the maximum benefits.
4. Rinse
5. Wash off hair completely and style as usual.
6. Enjoy beautiful, long, healthy hair!

Mask Of The Week: Aloette's Muddy Up Deep Cleansing Mud Masque!

I got the chance to try Aloette's muddy up mask and it's AWESOME, if you follow me on Instagram then you saw me try it live on my insta-story. As always I try everything before giving it a final review and this one was a hit. 

The description of the product on Aloette's website: A Farm to Jar™ exclusive, Muddy Up is a deep cleansing mud masque that reduces the appearance of blackheads and enlarged pores while cleaning away dirt and debris. Formulated with soothing cucumber extract and pore-purifying pascalite clay from the Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming, Muddy Up deep cleans to reveal brighter, tighter-looking skin in just one application! 

My take: It rocks! It felt so soothing and I could see my black heads and whiteheads coming up (ew) but also very satisfying. My skin immediately looked brighter, my pores looked smaller and it didn't feel dry or tight. I will be keeping this gem in my rotation and using it on the regular, check out both videos to see it work for yourself!

Product: Aloette Muddy Up

Price: $40

Website: www.aloette.com

PSA: This mask was sent to me to try and give my honest review, as always I only share and post about products I actually use and love. 

The Sweetest Gift This Holiday Is At Fresh Beauty!

Shopping for the perfect holiday gifts can be overwhelming, there are budgets, taste, and so many details to consider. Well this post will make your decision making so much easier, Fresh Beauty has all your heart and wallet desires to give the most beautifully wrapped (Always Complimentary) gifts. 

If you follow my instagram or snapchat stories then you have seen me use and rave about their Seaberry Skin Nutrition Cleansing Oil and I have used some of their masks and Sugar lip treatments. So I was already familiar with some of their products, but nothing compares to shopping directly in their store. The smells, the decor, all the samples and they even offer a mini-facial!

The first thing my eyes were driven to was the beautiful packaging. The designs and color are the perfect blend of holiday glam and elegance. 

When shopping for gifts no matter what my budget is, I like it to have a great presentation. It also needs to look like it cost more then it actually did. 

The most important is that it needs to be a gift that will become a hit! I love it when I give someone a skincare recommendation, or introduce them to a brand and they love it. Its really why I love blogging and sharing! 

I got to pick out a few gift sets and thats when it got tough, I mean how can I choose from so many options! I think that the first one I put in my bag was this Body Care Besties set. It comes with their bodycare bestsellers: 
Brown Sugar Polish
Hesperides Grapefruit Shower Gel
And
Hesperides Grapefruit Body Lotion 

The brown sugar polish is like nothing I have tried before, my hands never felt smoother. What I loved about it is that I didn't even feel the need to moisturize after. Even after washing my hands a few times my hands still felt smooth! 

The skincare solutions was a must try for me, its their age defying best sellers. Who doesn't want younger looking skin? Inside; Soy Face Cleanser, Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask, Black Tea Firming Corset Cream and Sugar lip treatment.  

The no brainer for me? A Mask Wardrobe!! I get to try their top sellers and decide which one my skin likes the best. The beautiful thing about them is you can also mix them and make them fit all your needs! The set comes with a Sugar Face Polish, Rose Face Mask, Black Tea, and Vitamin Nectar Vibrancy Boosting Mask!

   

 Last but not least Fresh Sugar Lip Lovelies, first of all the packaging is just too adorable. Its the perfect stocking filler, and whats inside makes it even better. A sugar lip polish, Sugar nourishing lip balm, and Sugar rose tinted lip treatment. 

I had the most amazing time and will definitely visit the store instead of shopping online from now on. The customer service was excellent, and they are so knowledgeable! I will be using and reviewing all the products one by one so stay tuned! 

Note: This is a Sponsored post, however the opinions are my own, I only share products that I actually use and give always my honest opinion. 

How To Prep Your Skin Before A Big Event!

I don't know about you but I get so anxious about the condition of my skin before an event, the makeup artist in me knows that for a flawless makeup application one must have a perfect canvas. Thanks to the years of beauty product hoarding and well being completely obsessed with makeup I found the perfect routine for me. 

EXFOLIATION is key people, if you ignore everything else in this post don't ignore this part. Exfoliating your skin will not only remove dull, dead skin, it will give you an immediate glow and allow every single product you apply after to go on smoothly and with minimum effort. Great skin will make any makeup you use work to its best potential I promise you. 

Below is my current go to for an instant face glow and makeup ready skin, everytime I do this my makeup looks absolutely stunning and wears all night. 

Glowstar Foaming Peeling Perfection Puff

Description from their website: 

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STARSKIN® Glowstar™ Foaming Soft Peeling Perfection Puff is a unique patented peeling and exfoliating puff that removes pore-clogging dead skin cells that cause dull skin. A blend of natural Alpha Hydroxy Acids, carrot and broccoli extract create a rich lather that effectively and safely slough away dead skin, to help visibly reduce wrinkles and brighten skin tone. This easy, at-home treatment can be used twice a week after cleansing, to help boost the efficacy of the organic and innovative skincare routine that follows. Skin glows as if lit from within. The secret to flawlessly radiant celebrity skin, now revealed.

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KEY BENEFITS

- Removes clogged pores and dead skin cells, reusable up to 3 times

- Reduces the appearance of wrinkles and reveals radiant skin

- Easy to use, at home peeling treatment with professional results 

My Review: 

This peeling puff is the bomb you guys, I have purchased this like three times and its so worth it. My skin is left exfoliated, looking brighter, clearer, smother and its so simple to use. 

I love using eye masks, I have puffy under eye bags that are a pain in my butt. I fin that when I use under eye masks they do improve and the concealer wears more smooth and I need less product. One brand I recently used and really liked was Wish Formula panda eye essence. My eyes definitely looked fighter and less swollen after 30 minutes of wearing this mask. 

Lips need love too, I purchased this pack of lip masks from Homegoods for $2.99!!

Finally after exfoliating your skin, you need to hydrate it and give it some nutrients! I love applying sheet masks after I exfoliate so that my skin can absorb all the goodness. 

This one from Peach And Lilly is really nice, I love how my skin feels after I use it and I don't have to rinse it off because it wears great under makeup. 

Products:

Starskin Foaming Peeling Puff

Panda Eye Essence Eye Mask

Peach And Lilly Reset Button

Shea Butter Lip Mask 

Glamglow Giftsexy Ultimate Anti-Aging And Clearing Skin Gift Set Review!

I took major advantage of Sephoras 20% off event last week to purchase some of the products I have been hesitant to buy but found over priced. I had my eyes on the Glamglow masks for some time, but I'm very picky when it comes to skincare products. My skin has been acting pretty good lately with the occasional little break out here or there, not complaining at all since I know it can be 10 times worst. 

This set contains:

- 1.7 oz Youthmud Tinglexfoliate Treatment 

- 0.5 oz Supermud Clearing Treatment 

- 1 oz Youthcleanse Daily Exfoliating Cleanser 

- Dual-ended applicator brush 

This gifts set is amazingly priced at $69 and its worth every penny, I have been using the cleanser at night time to remove my makeup and it does a really good job at removing my makeup and exfoliating my skin but also super dry so I will not be using this everyday. The masks are really with all the hype, I tried the Youthmud first and my skin was glowing, like even my husband commented on how great my skin looked. 

Today I tried the Supermud clearing treatment and wow I LOVE it too, I could actually see it working on deep cleaning my pores. After 10 minutes I rinsed off and my skin looked so much brighter and clearer, I took a picture (below) right after to show you the results. The kit comes with a dual ended applicator brush and it helps you pick up the product from the jar and apply it effortlessly. 

Overall I am really happy with this purchase and will definitely be adding it to my beauty routine and even in my studio to use on clients! 

Remove after 10 minutes 

Right After Removing it!

A Quick And Easy Way To Heal Your Acne Fast!/ Una Manera Rapida Y Facil De Curar Tu Acne En Casa!

My skin has been getting very neglected lately, to be completely honest I'm a hot mess right now. I have been dedicating all my time and energy between taking care of the girls and the home renovations leaving no time for me or my blog :(. To add to all this, for the first time in years I currently don't have a skin routine that I'm following and trust me when I say my skin type REALLY needs a routine to stay acne free. All the stress, sleepless nights and now a cold my skin decided to take its revenge and break out everywhere! I'm currently dealing with some serious breakouts not only are they in the worst places but they are painful and really big.

 I cant decide what routine to start my skin back and will be looking for a second opinion from my dermatologist but in the meantime I'm going to take down some of the inflammation with one of my favorite DIY mask. A great way to help dry out those pimples as soon as they pop up is to use an Aspirin mask. Keep in mind it can be drying, so if your little red-friend looks like he is drying out, then try to keep it calm with chamomile or just leave it alone for a few days. I recommend using this for pimples that are new and need some drying power. 

In a bowl, crush 5-10 Aspirins and add a few drops of water to make a paste. Apply mixture on affected area and let sit for 10-15 minutes before washing off. If you feel your skin tingling or burning, rinse the mixture off (this is rare, but just in case). Keep in mind this is powerful, so don’t do this more than every 5-6 days or so!

If you have an oily T-Zone this recipe is safe enough to use on the entire area, but keep it on for 5-10 minutes. Consult your dermatologist for any questions regarding the face mask. 

Good Luck Xxx

Mi piel ha sido muy descuidada últimamente, para ser totalmente honesta, estoy hecha un lío ahora. He estado dedicando todo mi tiempo y energía entre cuidar de las niñas y los las renovaciones en el hogar que no me deja tiempo para mí o mi blog : (. Añadir a todo esto, por primera vez en años que actualmente no tengo una rutina que que siga para el cuidado de mi piel y creen mí cuando digo mi tipo de piel necesita una rutina para estancia el acné libre. Todo el estrés, noches sin dormir y ahora esta gripe mi piel decidió tomar su venganza y estallar acné por doquier! Actualmente tengo unos brotes de acné que no sólo están en los peores lugares pero son dolorosos, y realmente grande. 

No puedo decidir qué rutina para iniciar mi piel y voy a buscar una segunda opinión de mi dermatólogo pero mientras tanto voy a tomar algunos de las mascarillas anti inflamación con uno de mis favoritos máscara. Una buena forma de ayudar a secar los granos tan pronto como aparezcan es usar una aspirina máscara. Tenga en cuenta que puede ser secado, por lo tanto, si tu pequeño rojo-amigo parece que se está secando no trate esta mascarilla. Yo recomiendo usar este para las espinillas que son nuevos y necesitan una potencia de secado. 

En un recipiente, y aplastar a 5-10 aspirinas y añadir unas gotas de agua para hacer una pasta. Aplicar esta mezcla en la zona afectada y dejarlo reposar durante 10-15 minutos antes de lavar. Si usted siente que su piel hormigueo o ardor, enjuagar la mezcla (es raro, pero sólo en el caso). Tenga en cuenta que esta es potente, de modo que esto no se debe hacer más de una vez cada 5 ó 6 días o menos. 


 Consulte a su dermatólogo para cualquier pregunta con respecto a la máscara facial. 

Buena Suerte xxx

Gorgeous Coconut Hair Mask/ Mascarilla De Coco Para Un Pelo Hermoso!

 Summer time is were, as much as you like your blow dry, you know the insane humidity of summer won’t let you rock your locks the way you want to! No matter what, there’s always a solution. I’ve really love using coconut oil and lately it’s been my cure-all! It is so great to help with dark circles, dry skin, dry ends in your hair, and pretty much everything in between honestly it’s amazing! So, this mask is actually sooo easy to do and it’s with ingredients you probably have already! I love this for fighting frizz, but also for added shine!

GORGEOUS COCONUT HAIR CONDITIONING MASK

Ingredients

1/2 – 1 cup of your favorite conditioner
2 tablespoons raw honey
2 tablespoons coconut  oil

Mix together ingredients in a slightly whipping manner, making sure everything blends well. Then starting with ends, apply with a comb and saturate hair. Tie hair up and leave for 10-20 minutes, then wash and condition as usual.

Good Luck, Xxx

 Este tiempo de verano es muy duro para tu pelo, con la humedad horrible y el sol tan fuerte tu blower no dura tanto como quisieres. Pero no importa, siempre hay una solución. Me encanta usar aceite de coco y últimamente ha sido mi cura todo! Es genial y me ayuda con ojeras, piel seca,  honestamente que es increíble! Así que, esta máscararilla es realmente tan fácil de hacer y con ingredientes que probablemente tienes ya! Me encanta para combatir el frizz, pero también para el brillo adicional!

Ingredientes:

Media vaso de tu acondicionador favorito

Dos cucharada de miel

Dos cucharadas de aceite de coco

Mezclen todos los productos juntos como si estuvieran batiendo huevos, aseguren que los productos mezclen bien. Empieza por las puntas, aplicatelo usando un peine y saturate bien el pelo. Ponte un gorrito y relajase por 10-20 minutos, lavate el pelo y peinate como acostumbras. 

Buenas Suerte, Xxx

Ojeras? / Dark Circles?

With all that's been going on in the news lately I have had a really hard time falling asleep. Lack of sleep is not only bad on our mental health but also on our beauty especially our poor eyes. While we could spend many hundreds of dollars in products that promise to erase dark circles and bags from our eyes, sometimes all we need to do is step into our kitchen!  Of course it really depends on your skin, what works for you and what doesn’t, but this is a very effective way to not only reduce the appearance of dark circles, but also help tighten the skin around your eyes! I think this might be my favorite dark circle tip! try it and let me know how you like it. 

Con todo lo que ha estado pasando en mi estado con lo del marathon, últimamente no eh podido dormir para nada. La falta de descanso no solo perjudica tu salud mental, tambien afecta como te ves. Como por ejemplo las sombras negras debajo de los ojos, tambien conocida como ojeras. Hay miles de productos en el mercado que prometen borrarlas para siempre, oh simplemente puedes ir a tu cocina y preparar algo que te va ayudar mas. Todo depende de lo que funciona para ti, pero yo te puedo asegurar que no solo ayuda con tus ojeras si no tambien a que se te vea menos inflamada. Honestamente es uno de mis trucos favorito para combatir las ojeras. Tratalo y me cuentas como te funciono!

SERIOUS UNDER EYE BRIGHTENER
Ingredients/ Igredientes
1 Tablespoon Mashed Banana (Una cuchara de banana majada)
1 Tablespoon Raw Potato (Shredded) (una cuchara de papa ripiada)
Lemon Juice (el jugo de un limon amarillo)

Mix together banana and potato and add just a squeeze of lemon juice. Place mixture in the fridge for 10-30 minutes before applying under the eyes. Make sure you don’t get any in your eyes when applying. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before removing gently with a wet towel.


Mezcle el plátano y el banano y añade solo un poquito del jugo del limon amarillo. Coloque la mezcla en la nevera durante 10-30 minutos antes de aplicar debajo de los ojos. Asegúrese de que usted no deje caer la mezcla dentro de sus ojos cuando se aplica. Deje reposar durante 5 a 10 minutos antes de retirar suavemente con una toalla húmeda.

Good Luck/ Buenas Suerte! Xxx

Tried And Tested: Lush Catastrophe Cosmetic Mask!

I went in to LUSH to restock on some bath bombs and body creams, of course I started talking to the sales associates and whining about how badly I've been breaking out when she recommended I try catastrophe mask. After I read the front and saw that one of the ingredients were blueberries I was sold, blueberries are rich in antioxidants and are great to eat and also in skincare so I thought this has to be good!

Sorry For The Blurriness :(

The sales associates explained to me that I should wash my face before applying this and to keep on my face for 10 minutes. This is a fresh mask so it has to be kept refrigerated.

Voila! After removing the mask. 

My first impression was really how thick it looked and actually is, so that made it a tad bit uncomfortable to apply especially over the already sensitive broken out areas. I have to say that my face did burn a little while the mask was on but as soon as I removed it my face felt cleaner, softer and looked calmer thanks to the calamine, and chamomile!

The main reason I will not be buying this mask again is that it has fragrance, now this might be what makes my face burn or something else is definitely causing this. But I really don't understand the need for fragrance especially when the mask is supposed to be for acne prone skin AKA as sensitive skin.

 I did finish the whole pot to give it a fair try and see how my skin would react. I did not notice any difference in my breakouts, I am not going to blame this mask directly as I am currently in esthetics school but if anything I broke out even more. But remember that all skins are different and what doesn't work for me might do wonders for you! Good Luck Xxx

Purchased: LUSH Store
Price: $6.95

Hair Repair Mask

I''m planning to color my hair very soon, and as much as I'm looking forward to the new look I am so afraid to cause damage to my hair. The best way I know to prevent damage is by preventing before it happens so I'm starting to prep my hair. My favorite ingredient is avocados. The vitamins and moisture packed inside avocados is incredible for creating healthy shiny hair and skin that is hydrated beautifully! Check out this awesomely easy hair mask for gorgeously healthy hair!

HEALTHY GORGEOUS HAIR MASK

Ingredients

2 part mashed avocado (1/2 cup for normal/to long hair)
1 part mayonnaise

Mix ingredients together using a fork, then apply directly to dry hair. Let sit for 20-30 minutes before washing hair as normal. Repeat once a week or as needed.Good Luck Xxx

Super Tightening Mask!

I started going back to the gym and I haven't been too good about washing my face right after like you should, so needless to say my skin has been acting up on me! Sweat can make you break out and make your skin look dull. I am actually going to use this face mask as soon as I finish posting this, because that’s how AMAZING it is! This use to be my favorite soothing face mask and I honestly miss it so much! This is one of my favorite ways to relax when I have 10 minutes to spare! This kind of cools me down and tightens my skin which I love! When your skin feels good, you feel good!

Remember, yogurt is one of the best ways to regulate your skins oils and egg whites are insanely good for tightening your face!

SUPER TIGHTENING FACE MASK

Ingredients

1 Egg White, Seperated
2 Tablespoon Greek Yogurt (I like this because it’s thicker)

Whisk egg white slightly then add yogurt. Mix well and apply to face using an old (clean) foundation brush. Leave mixture on for 10-15 minutes before rinsing with luke warm water. You can do this as often as you like. Good Luck Xxx 

Bright Face, and Dark Circles Free!

 I'm sure you all have heard that NY never sleeps, right? I spent the weekend visiting my family in NY and boy I look like I haven't slept in weeks! Dark circles along with large pores and acne scars, is one of the most annoying things we come across as women (and even men)! A super easy and effective way to remove dark circles and even lighten skin all over your face and body is using potatoes! Potatoes have catecholase which are in all of those really expensive face brighteners you buy from department stores. All you need to do is use the purree of one raw potato and apply it all over your eyes. If you are applying to your eye area make sure you don’t get any in your eyes! Leave on your face for 15 minutes before washing your face as usual! You can repeat this 3 times a week if needed! If you find you need a little moisture, try adding just a few drops of honey or Vitamin E oil. Good Luck Xxx

Clear A Breakout Fast!

  I went away for a few days and was not at all nice with my skin! I either spent the whole day wearing makeup and dint do my whole routine or even slept with makeup on!! :(. For some reason no matter how good I am with my skin the moment I get comfortable it almost always misbehaves. so I started to look at my home recipes book for a natural recipe to combat breakouts and keep your skin calm. Ingredients like Turmeric can be incredibly healing for your skin. Check out this natural recipe for skin healing face mask.

Ingredients:
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon turmeric

In a bowl, mix all ingredients into a paste.  Apply over any pimples on your face. Leave for minimum of 30 minutes (max over night).  This can also be used an all over face mask that can be a preventative for acne. Good Luck Xxx

Want Volume?

 I started doing my own hair, mainly due to the lack of time and I am a little scared to let people touch my hair!! I know its crazy, but after having all kinds of damage done to my hair in the past, I have become over protective of it. So I am experimenting and trying out a lot of ways to active the "Salon Look" at home. This hair mask is awesome for creating super volume!! It does smell, but if you can bear it, you’ll be so glad you did plus the egg yolk will help seal split ends!

SUPER VOLUMINOUS HAIR MASK

Ingredients

1 Egg Yolk
1 Teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar

Mix ingredients together beating slightly so that consistency is smooth. Apply directly to your roots and let mixture sit for 45 minutes. Wash and style hair as normal!

Silky Hair !

 The other day, I wanted to wear my hair curly and I noticed it was a little parched from all the heat that I have been using lately, so I tried this overnight hair mask and my hair was soooo soft afterward! It made the curls more beautiful and even made it straighten beautifully! I love this and I really am loving coconut milk! Good Luck Xxx

SUPER MOISTURE OVERNIGHT HAIR MASK
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon Lavender Oil
1 Tablespoon Coconut Milk
1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil

In a bowl, zuk the coconut oil for just 10 seconds so that it is liquid in texture. Then mix in with the rest of the ingredients and blend well with a fork. With your fingers, start applying mixture on damp shampooed hair from ends to roots, combing through as you go. Let sit overnight for super moisture! Then simply rinse and go!

Aspirin Acne Mask

Nothing is worse than breaking out before an important event, and for some reason my skin is the mother of breakouts before important dates (my wedding, interviews, you name it, my skin digs it!). A great way to help dry out those pimples as soon as they pop up is to use an Aspirin mask. Keep in mind it can be drying, so if your little red-friend looks like he is drying out, then try to keep it calm with chamomile or just leave it alone for a few days. I recommend using this for pimples that are new and need some drying power.

In a bowl, crush 5-10 Aspirins and add a few drops of water to make a paste. Apply mixture on affected area and let sit for 10-15 minutes before washing off. If you feel your skin tingling or burning, rinse the mixture off (this is rare, but just in case). Keep in mind this is powerful, so don’t do this more than every 5-6 days or so!

If you have an oily T-Zone this recipe is safe enough to use on the entire area, but keep it on for 5-10 minutes. Consult your dermatologist for any questions regarding the face mask. Good Luck Xxx

Quick Healthy Hair Reapair

These super fatty ingredients are amazing at repairing your hair and creating serious shine, plus yummy to eat! One of the best things to do is to mash an avocado and mix in about 1/2 a cup of mayonnaise together. Then apply the mixture on the end of your hair to about where your jaw begins (avoid the roots since it could make your hair look too shiny on top). Leave it in your hair for about 20 minutes before rinsing! Super easy tip for shiny, healthy, frizz-free hair! Good Luck Xxx