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Fun with Lips, Nails, and Hair!

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As a romance author, I want to my eyes and lips to POP when I'm interacting with readers, and for my hair to be wild! Here are my fave beauty products!
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Fun with Makeup!

Whether you're going out, making a video, or just want to spruce up, here are some fun makeup ideas! If you try any, share with us!

 
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Great for applying numerous colors to your eyes! Also great for removing ‘ooops’ when your hand misses and mascara or eyeshadow goes where ya'll don't want it to.
MORGLES 150Pcs Dual-Sided Eyeshadow Applicators
 
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I want my personality to shine, not my face! This powder keeps me shine-free so my videos look great.
Physicians Formula Multi-Colored Setting Powder
 
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Vigorous Violet, anyone? I like to have fun when I'm getting fancied-up for author/reader interactions, or author conferences!
Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick 080
 
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Love the color! If you use the secondary lip gloss (and don't chew on your lips), this will last 8 or more hours! The color is fun, too!
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro Last Lipstick
 
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Your ‘golden’ opportunity to do something different with your lip color! Coordinate with a hair band and earings and they'll all POP!
MAYBELLINE Super Stay 24 Lipstick & Balm 910
 
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I LOVE how bright this color is! Brightens my face and makes me feel SASSY!
Maybelline Super Stay 24 Liquid Lipstick 24/7 Fuchsia
 
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Love how long my lashes look with this mascara! Great for TikTok videos and date night!
essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Waterproof Mascara - 0.4 fl oz: Paraben-Free, Vegan, Alcohol-Free
 
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Bring back your brows! Mine are sparse now that I'm ‘mature’, and this brings them back!
Maybelline Express Brow Ultra Slim Eyebrow Pencil - 0.003oz
 
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Amazing variety of colors for your every mood! Go wild!
Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Eyeshadow Palette

Hair Care & Style!

Let your tresses go wild! Dress them up with hairbands, clips, or gel. Share any other ideas you have, or let us know if you tried something and loved it!

 
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Curls, curls, curls! Love how soft my curls feel when I use this.
Miss Jessie's Jelly Soft Curls Gel - 8.5 fl oz: Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free, Phthalate-Free, Curl Enhancing
 
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Love me some Mixed Chicks hair product! This helps make my natural curls POP without making them tacky or sticky.
Mixed Chicks Coil Kink & Curl Styling Cream | Good for thick hair | Retains moisture| Styles curls & reduces frizz - (12oz)
 
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Flower child, anyone? These remind me of my hippie days. I love messing with different hairstyles, bands, flowers, and clips!
3Pcs Boho Crochet Knit Headbands for Women
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Different doos for your hair! I have fun using these for scads of different hair styles. They last and are sturdy, and hold well too!
Waydress 12 Pcs Tortoise Hair Clip Barrettes
 
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Pretty and colorful! These helped me transition from my brown-dyed hair back to my tinsel silver locks.
Sefiinh 8 Pack Extra Wide Twist Headbands
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Get those curls to shine! This oil makes my hair glow! Great for skin, too.
NOW Solutions Organic Jojoba Oil, 4 oz

Nailed It!

 
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I had FUN with this one! It turned out just like the photo, and I did my nails AND toesies!
KBShimmer Shade Shifter Multichrome Nail Polish
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Love me some red nails! (And toes!) When I'm promoting one of my (or another author's) books, I like my nails to look JAZZY!
OPI Nail Lacquer The Thrill of Brazil Red
 
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Super fun color, and the name is a hoot! My Dogsled is a Hybrid. Who came up with that?
OPI Nail Lacquer Blue & Green Shades 0.5oz