Friday, February 17, 2017

My Flamingo Dusky Pink Mane - ION Color Brilliance x Beauty & Booze


 

Ever since the first time I went over to "the-pink-side" in May of 2015,
I've been asked about my hair color.
Now I'm sharing my secrets of concocting the perfect dusky pink mane.


The hair color products I use are salon quality,
but you can purchase them anywhere in the United States
as well as order them online!
All from Sally Beauty Supply!
 

All products are Ion Color Brilliance
Semi Permanent at-home Hair Color

Essentially, I mix three separate colors to create a custom color.

+  ROSE  +
+  FLAMINGO  +
+  TITANIUM  +

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The following photo shows what ratio of each color I use:



And here's what color it will turn when all three are combined together.
Remember, it doesn't have to be exact -
just in the same zip code each time you do touch-ups!

*( the color mixture comes out deep purple - don't be alarmed! )*
  

I leave my hair color on for 1 hour to really absorb the color.
( Box Recommends 15-45 minutes)

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I prefer to have a hairdresser put it on for me the first time I do it,
so that I don't miss any spots!
But I do my own maintenance dyes.


MAINTENANCE:

I always use the after color sealer when I rinse the color from my hair!
(I use it on the second wash, too!)

I use the Color Defense Leave In Protector EVERY time I wash my hair!

Fact about any unnatural hair color:
it fades.
no matter what.
with every wash,...
it fades.
it just does.

Color adheres better to damaged hair, so when my color starts to fade, it creates a natural ombre.

My cotton candy ombre hair color is simply a result of the color fading.

I apply the color evenly all over my head, it seems to hold the color strongest on the ends due to them being the most damaged.



You simply CANNOT wash your hair every day!
DRY SHAMPOO IS YOUR FRIEND.
YOUR BESTIE.
Ion Styling Solutions Dry Shampoo will not only get the job done,
it will make your hair smell amazing!
 
 
 

When Styling, the Ultra Light Moisture Mist is essential for soft, hydrated, shiny hair.
The Coconut oil moisture mist is the only product to use for detangling & protecting your precious mane from heat!
Best of all, it will not weigh you down like so many other products do.


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 XOX
 
Molly Lasiter
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@mollylasiter    +   @beautyandbooze    +  @ionathome


Friday, January 20, 2017

2017 Beauty & Booze Holidays

 
January

17
- National Hot Buttered Rum Day
Rum Hot Cocoa using "Blue Chair Bay" Rum.
BCB is a rum by Kenny Chesney
- I'm a fan of both Kenny AND his smooth rum.



25 - National Irish Coffee Day


February

14 - Valentines Day
Here's a fun, unique valentines gift idea;
Sugarfina Champagne Gummy Bears
Made using vintage Dom Perignon Champagne!

18 - National "Drink Wine" Day

22 - National Margarita Day
Mango Margarita!


27 - National "Body-Shot" Day

27 - National Kahlua Day

28 - Mardi Gras
 King Cake Cocktail
featuring UV Cake flavored Vodka
 
 
 
March

3
- National Mulled Wine Day

5 - National Absinthe Day

17 - St. Patrick's Day
- Irish Martini -
 
twist on the classic Bombay gin martini,
poured over flavored schnapps ice balls.

24 - National Cocktail Day

April
7 - National Beer Day

9 -  International Gin & Tonic Day

16 - Easter Sunday
Mimosas are always necessary for Easter brunch!
Fun activity - adult egg-hunts with boozy delights inside the eggs!
 

19 - National Amaretto Day

May
5 - Cinco De Mayo
Mexican Flag VODKA Margarita!


7 - National Cosmopolitan Day

9 - National Moscato Day

13 - Word Cocktail Day

16 - Mimosa Day

20 -  World Whiskey Day

25 - National Wine Day

25 - Molly Lasiter's Birthday
Ultimate Birthday Cocktail
featuring all the best sweets Chicago has to offer!
Sweet Mandy B's, Molly's Cupcakes, Sugar Fixe Patisserie
rimmed using little waisted edible glitter glass glitz in "Birthday Bash" flavor.
 


 

30 - National Mint Julep Day



 

 

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I'm SUPER "into" holidays...
I always have been & always will be.
Any excuse to celebrate life, I'm all for it.
I aim to inspire more people to see the value in these celebrations
all throughout the year.
Life is SO SHORT & we only live once.


"The more you praise & celebrate life - the more there is in life to celebrate!"xox
Molly Lasiter
@mollylasiter // @beautyandbooze
 
 
* June - September  &  October - December to come at a later date *