Kool-Aid Hair

I realize that I am probably about a year behind the trend but I personally love the idea of dip-dyed hair. Ignore it if you want but here are some instructions to follow if you are interested!(courtesy of Yahoo Kool-Aid
Method #1
-Take three packages of unsweetened Kool Aid mix in the same color. The darker reds, purples, and greens tend to work the best, showing up the longest even on dark hair.
-Rub Vaseline over your ears and forehead to keep the dye from dripping.
-Boil water on the stove in a pot. After the water comes to a boil, slowly let it begin to cool and pour water into a smaller bowl or container.
-Mix three packages of Kool Aid mix into the water.
-Add a ten drops of olive oil to keep the hair soft and to keep from getting sticky.
-Part hair that will be dyed into sections.
-Slowly dip the first section into the mix for up to five minutes, after about three minutes, pull out the piece and do a test. Dip hair again if needed.
-After the section is perfectly dyed, wrap it in tin foil to keep it from touching other parts of the hair.
-If color isn't strong enough after the first application, wait a few days and try again within a few days.

Method #2
-Taking the same steps to put Vaseline on on the ears and forehead, part hair.
-Take a container and put three packages of unsweeted Kool Aid and mix with one cup of water being careful to not make a liquid mix like the first method but to create a paste.
-Add a few drops of conditioner to the mix stirring it in the same way adding to the paste. Do not let the mix get watery.
-With gloves apply the mix to your fingers carefully to the first section of hair making sure the paste covers the hair like a normal dye. After each strand is saturated, pull it back from the face and wrap it in foil to keep it from dripping.
-Keep the mix on the hair for no longer than five to ten minutes, wipe off color to check on progress and reapply if needed.
-When the right color is reached wash out color making sure to get all paste out. Add olive oil to wet hair after it is rinsed to keep hair soft and not sticky.
Depending on hair type and color, your need Kool Aid color could last anywhere from a few days to about a month or longer.
xoxo, Paloma(Disclaimer: Article is not mine)

Become A Tan Goddess: In Only Ten Steps

Girls, I know that we all desire to be tan during the summer months. Instead of lying in the sun for hours on end and upping our chances of skin cancer, please just self tan. First of all it is easier to accomplish and second, you won't get skin cancer in the process.
TEN STEPS TO TAN-NESS
1. If you’re a tanning junkie, make sure you exfoliate regularly to avoid build up as several layers of tan can result in an uneven result.
2. If you’re waxing or shaving before tanning, make sure you do it more than 24 hours before your tan.
3. When you’re tanning give yourself a good all-over polish and apply plenty of moisturiser the night before to get your skin as silky as possible. The most common cause of a patchy tan is dry skin, so it’s crucial to moisturise problem areas (wrists and hands, elbows, knees, ankles and feet) immediately prior to self tan application.
4. Keep palms tan-free – try using latex gloves or our applicator mitt when applying, then simply sweep the backs of the hands with self tan diluted with moisturiser. Our Tan Remover– which you can use for up to four hours after tanning – removes any unwanted tan.
5. When you’re applying your tan, make sure you’re covered all over. Don’t worry if you go over the same area twice – the tan will only be patchy if you miss a bit, not if you double up.
6. Make sure you don’t rub in your gradual or self tan. Gentle smoothing is all you need, then you can let the product do its work. Rubbing may make the finish uneven.
7. Try to avoid washing your hands for as long as possible in the development time – a minimum of 2 hours. Try a hand sanitiser or wipes instead.
8. Your tan won’t get deeper the longer you leave it – once it’s been on for the required amount of time (check the pack) it will have given you the natural-looking golden colour you’re after. For a deeper tan you should re-apply on successive days – 2 – 3 days in a row will give you a really deep, rich bronze tan.
9. When you’ve applied your tan wear loose, dark clothing and avoid tight-fitting underwear. Anything that’s pressing on the skin may make the results a bit patchy.
10. The hands and face will fade quicker than the rest of the body so apply Rapide Face to the face and the backs of the hands to keep your tan looking fresher for longer. For a colour boost for the rest of the body, try using St Tropez Self Tan Intensifier every 2-3 days - but don’t forget to polish and moisturise, too, or your colour won’t fade evenly...
 DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT MY OWN ARTICLE, COURTESY OF St. Tropez
 

DIY

As I browsed the Teen Vogue website I came across their DIY (Do It Yourself) section. I really want to try this 3D shorts idea that they have but I thought that I'd put it up on here because they'd be perfect for summer!
xoxo Paloma
DIY Teen Vogue  <- Click!