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Budget friendly personal care tips for the whole family.
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items There have been plenty of times where i pay for a service even if im not necessarily happy with what i've gotten such as a haircut or a manicure/pedicure and these things are meant to help me feel better about myself, soooooo, ive learned to just do ...
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oral hygiene
Shine bright like a diamond! The older i get, the more i appreciate the importance of a healthy mouth and the confidence it brings to have those pearly whites shine.
for sensitive teeth, i do recommend sensodyne! The older ive gotten, the harder it is to eat an ice cream without my teeth hurting, this is a great desensitizing toothpaste that gently whitens at the same time!
Sensodyne Advanced Whitening Toothpaste 6.5 Ounce (4 Count)
If you're struggling to just find a good basic toothpaste, the crest original tube i found to leave my breath the freshest for longest even after a morning coffee!
Crest Cavity Protection Regular Toothpaste, 8.2 oz
Ive spent my entire childhood on the listerine train never knowing if the mouthwash i was using even made a difference cause my mouth never felt cleaner afterwards but THIS mouthwash is a hidden gem, it is alcohol free so it does not burn at all and ...
ACT Restoring Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash, Mint Burst, 33.8 fl. oz.
If you want some powerful teeth whitening action, or have an event to get to where you have to look tiptop shape, the crest 3D white strips will not dissappoint, a bit spendy upfront but effective even in one treatment.
Crest 3D Whitestrips Sensitive White At-home Teeth Whitening Kit - 14 Treatments
For a less harsh option for whitening strips as well as more cost effective, the lumineaux brand is awesome and as a handy tool for maintenance of both top and bottom teeth treatments!
Lumineux Whitening Strips
Ive honestly found the cheaper flosses to beat the higher end ones such as oral b, such as the glide, it might feel softer on your gums but it literally isnt removing anything and even my dentist admitted that it is like rubbing a trash bag on your g...
Listerine Waxed Dental Floss, Mint Flavor, 55 Yards
For the littles, these a great way to teach and practice good hygiene from early on. Its easier for them to hold and control before transitioning to regular floss!
Plackers Micro Line Dental Floss Picks, Fold-Out FlipPick, Tuffloss, Fresh Mint Flavor, 150 Count
Hair
This plays a role in someones identity so if you aren't happy with what you see, it'll show, here are some tips that made my hair cutting as well as styling journey easier.
If you have a son or just like a faded look on yourself, ive learned to cut my own kids hair at home and this clipper set beats spending the price tag on this kit once which is equivalent to a haircut you'll just keep spending on every couple of week...
Wahl Color Pro Plus Haircut Kit, Power-Drive , Corded - 79752T
You also need a good pair of shears to achieve a smooth and easily achievable high maintenance look at home for less!
Styling Shears 6.5 inches
Now i dont know if this is just because of my hair type but my stick straight fine hair does not play too kindly with high end hair products and they tend to weigh my hair down or just flat out give me dandruff, pantene has been a brand that has neve...
Pantene Pro-V Volume & Body Shampoo and Conditioner Dual Pack - 22.4 fl oz
As someone who always has split ends and never really went to the salon but once a year or even once every 2 years, i have always put in a leave in treatment after EVERY hair wash to keep the tangles at bay and my hair as smooth and tangle free as po...
Pantene Miracle Rescue 10-in-1 Multi Tasking Leave-in Hair Treatment - 5.7oz
for voluminous salon quality volume at home, a round brush is a must!
Boar Bristles Round Hair Brush, Nano Thermal Ceramic & Ionic Tech & Anti-Static, Roller Hairbrush for Blow Drying, Curling, Straightening, Add Volume & Shine
im a believer in multi-tasking and if i can find a product that can curl, dry and smooth at the same time, im all for it!
Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System, Powerful Hair Blow Dryer and Multi-Styler,Straight & Wavy, HD430
If you're just looking for a basic dryer, here is an affordable salon quality drier that is easily accessible and can be picked up at a walmart!
Professional High Speed Hair Dryer with 150,000 RPM Motor for Fast Drying,5 Temps,3 Speeds
An easy way to look put together is to flat iron or straighten out any kinks in your hair! and if you take care of your tools, this investment can have you looking good for 10+ years! Get a professional look for way less and feel good every day!
1" Porcelain Ceramic Straightening Iron - BaBylissPRO | Ulta Beauty
body care
whether its hair removal or just wanting to have smooth and supple skin, here are some tips to achieve that look!
If you're looking for a faster more permanent hair removal gadget, lazer treatments get better with each year and this is a relatively affordable option for bigger areas of hair that you would like to remove. This is also a painless option!
Ulike Air 10
If you dont mind a bit of pain, at home removal strips are already waxed strips that you peel apart, slap em wherever on your body and let her rip. This is a faster way of tweezing of course but still better than a monthly waxing!
Flamingo Body Wax Kit - 28ct
For those hard to reach or smaller private areas, this electric shaver is amazing for someone who tends to get razore burn with a traditional blade and cream and this one is rechargeable and stainless steel for easy clean up!
Philips Norelco Oneblade 360 Face + Body, Hybrid Electric Trimmer for Men with 5-In-1 Hair Trimmer Kit, QP2834/70
For a good old fashioned tweeze of eyebrows, i find the revlon tweezers to be the best quality and will actually pinch the hair!
The Designer Collection Mini Tweezer Set To Go - Revlon | Ulta Beauty
a rich fragrance free option that you can get at the drugstore that will not leave you itchy or needing more!
Naturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Unscented Body Lotion - 14 fl oz
For a realxing scent before bed that does linger, aveeno is one of the best drugstore lotions ever and the OG for utilizing collodial oatmeal, this will leave you moisturized for at least 24 hours without feeling itchy!
Aveeno 33 oz Hand and Body Lotions
for itchy skin where nothing seems to work, this eucerin lotion is your best friend, the thickest cream that will not leave you cracked. And is safe on babies sensitive skin!
Eucerin Eczema Relief Body Cream for Dry Skin Unscented - 8oz
For a luxurious gift or treat for yourself, the only body butters that seem to actually do something for me would have to be from the body shop!
The Body Shop - Mango Body Butter (200ml)
Nail care
Your hands are one thing that people tend to see first, wether you like full blown manicures and pedicures or nothing at all but a basic routine, hand health is just as important to take care of!
As far as nail polish connoisseurs, this brand seems to get so much praise for the quality and decent price point, this is easily accessible at ultas and and always has super fun polishes and collections!
Fifty Shades of Greige Specialty Nail Polish - Holo Taco | Ulta Beauty
For those of you on a nail care journey or just want to give those nails a break but still want to help them and keep them protected, These Sally Hansen treatments are where its at. It keeps your nails bare nut protected and give them a healthy look ...
Sally Hansen Nail Treatment 45107 Maximum Growth - 0.45 fl oz
For regular day to day upkeep, these kits are handy for everyone!
Maison Nail Clippers Set Fingernail and Toenail Clipper Cutters, Manicure Pedicure Kit 18 Pieces Stainless Steel Professional Grooming Kits
For press ons, head to target and give these a whirl! They stay ON and look really good once you got your sizing figured out, these nails are so strong and in my opinion look super comparable to a salon and can stay on for about 2 weeks!
Olive & June Press-On Fake Nails - Blooming Floral - 42ct
For TINY HANDS! It can be so difficult for people with tiny hands to go to a salon to get a mani done or even do it yourself, but sally hansen has got you covered if you do crave a good old fashioned french manicure look, They come in a petite size a...
Crush Hour Salon Acrylic French Manicure Fashion Nails - Kiss | Ulta Beauty