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Styling your hair and putting on makeup can be affordable and still look good. Here are some not so expensive makeup and hair items that will make you look fab.
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Hair

 
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Smells soo good..!! Holds hair but doesnt leave it with the crunchy feeling.
Kenra Volume Spray 25 | Super Hold Hairspray
 
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The wave that these make, looks so pretty. Just leave it in overnight, simple. There are different length options so choose wisely.
30 Pcs Heatless Spiral Curlers Kit 25cm
 
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Love love love this… you can make slightly curly hair or just curled ends.
INFINITIPRO CONAIR Knot Dr. Oval Dryer Brush
 
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If youre a coconut lover like me, youll love this. Just spray in your hair after you styled it and it will add a shine and make it smell good at the same time.
OGX Nourishing + Coconut Oil Weightless Hydrating Oil Hair Mist, Leave-In Treatment 4 fl oz
 
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I like to put this on before drying, it eases down the frizziness and makes my hair soft.
John Frieda Frizz Ease Daily Nourishment Leave-In Hair Conditioner Spray, 8 oz
 
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If this is in stock… grab it!
CHI 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray 8 oz
 
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Love to use this when i use the straightener. Curling doesnt work so well, it doesnt hold a curl.
L'Oreal Paris Advanced Hairstyle SLEEK IT Iron Straight ...
 
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If you love the smell of coconut, youll love this! My top 3 shampoos.
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Shampoo & Conditioner Bundle Pack, for All Hair Types, 23.4 fl oz
 
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My go to shampoo.. the pink one also smells delish.
Maui Moisture Nourish & Moisture + Coconut Milk Shampoo for Curly Hair 13 fl oz
 
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Love the look it gives instantly.
REVLON One-Step Volumizer Hair Dryer Styler
 
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Perfect on that no hair wash day to give you added texture and volume, and smells good.
Batiste Texturizing Dry Shampoo, 3.81 oz
 
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Lasts 2-3 days of no hair washing. Leaves hair soft with a smooth finish after styling.
COLOR WOW Dream Coat Supernatural Spray
 
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This gives you a frizz free blowout with a shine. It's not heavy and makes for a faster dry time with the vented holes.
Olivia Garden NanoThermic Ceramic + Ion Round Hair Brush
 
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Theee best capsules for hair thickener and growth. Since finding out about these 3 yrs ago i still take them daily.
Advanced Formula - HAIRtamin | Ulta Beauty
 
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These worked so great for my postpartum hair loss. I started seeing results after 2/3 weeks.!
MOM - HAIRtamin | Ulta Beauty
 
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Gummy option if youre not a capsule person. Perfect for growin your hair nice and thick! Not too sweet but not a bad tasting gummy like most hair skin and nails gummies.
Gummy Stars - HAIRtamin | Ulta Beauty

Face

 
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By far my favorite foundation. Nice coverage and doesnt feel heavy.
Hydro Boost Hydrating Tint, Liquid Makeup For Dry Skin
 
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Love these
Face Bond Long-Lasting Powder Blush Suede - Urban Decay | Sephora
 
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You can’t go wrong with this setting powder.
Airspun Loose Powder Translucent
 
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Love this for a really light feeling foundation on a “no makeup day”. Feels like youre just putting lotion on.
COVERGIRL Clean Fresh Skin Milk, Dewy Finish, Light/Medium, 1 fl oz
 
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These are my go-to makeup items.. things that i either kee on hand or just stuff i really like that doesnt also break the bank.
Milani Make It Last Jumbo XL Setting Spray, Prime + Hydrate + Set, Natural Finish, 6 fl oz
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Glides on creamy, and blends easily.
Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi-Use Face Stick 70
 
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Love how its not like glitter, just a shimmer. Comes in different shades also
L'Oreal True Match Lumi Le Glass Highlighter Stick
 
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Love this concealer, it covers well and blends easily.
e.l.f. Hydrating Camo Concealer Light Sand
 
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Smells good and is a great setting spray.
NYX Bare With Me Primer & Setting Spray
 
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Nice quality brushes for super cheap. Different color options.
Real Perfection 16-Pc Makeup Brush Set White
 
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Just some good beauty blenders
Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge, 2 Count
 
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Creamy and glides on smooth and blends easily.
Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi-Use Face Stick 70
 
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A tinted serum that covers like a foundation without the heavy feeling. It also hydrates and brightens skin.
2-3 Light True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum - L'Oréal Paris | Ulta Beauty
 
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A light feeling buildable concealer that is perfect for hiding dark circles but still looks natural.
L1 Neutral THE ILLUSIONIST Skin-Focused Concealer - about-face | Ulta Beauty
 
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Perfect travel pallette. It's creamy enough to blend and use for a whole face in one-foundation, contour, bronzer, blush and highlighter.
MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin Face Essentials Long-Lasting Full Face Cream Palette
 
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In love with this!! Such a good lightweight foundation thats also hydrating!
31 Medium Neutral Soft Glam Satin Foundation - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty

Eyes

 
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Not sure if anyone still uses these lol but i like them because it tells me where to place each color. I have a hard time with choosing the right colors to blend and end up looking like a raccoon.
Almay Hypoallergenic Eyeshadow Trio, Everyday Neutrals, 0.19 oz
 
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Love the curved applicator. And i love how it really separates each lash for more full look. I dont like clumpy lashes where they stick together leaving you with 5 lashes lol
The Colossal® Cat Eyes Washable Mascara
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Goes on easily, stays all day. I added my before and after pics also
Lift & Snatch! Brow Tint Pen
 
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Separates the lashes and adds length. Not waterproof.
L'Oréal Paris False Lash Telescopic Gold Mascara Flexible Applicator
 
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For those of you who, like me, have patches in your eyebrows or want to darken up your hairs without having a pencil drawn eyebrow.
Maybelline Superfluff Volumizing Brow Mousse, Medium Brown
 
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Keeps eyebrows hairs in place. I love how some of these have a tint to it or you can just go with clear if you are blessed with naturally dark eyebrow hairs that you just want to lay flat.
NYX Brow Glue Extreme Hold Gel - Dark Brown
 
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The best eyeliner. Glides on smooth and very easy to apply. Black or brown option. Waterproof.
Maybelline Hyper Easy Liquid Pen Eyeliner
 
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One of thee best eyeliners! Does not smudge or run down even on one of your crying days.
Plum 24 HR Waterproof Eyeliner - Persona | Ulta Beauty
 
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Clear gel that lifts and sets your brows in place, and isn't sticky. It's also waterproof!
Clear Brow Harmony Flexible Lifting Eyebrow Gel - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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Omg these are so buttery creamy. They are also blendable and can be applied with multiple shades for a quick and easy eye shadow look.
Starry Bordeaux Le Shadow Stick - L'Oréal Paris | Ulta Beauty
 
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An easy marker tip liner that glides on smoothly for an easy wing. Comes in waterproof option and lasts 24hrs.
Pitch Black Hyper Easy Brush Tip Liquid Liner - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
 
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Adds extra volume for longer lashes. Also comes in waterproof option.
Blackest Black Extensionist Lengthening and Curling Washable Mascara - L'Oréal Paris | Ulta Beauty

Lips

 
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So far i only have shade rose rising and its a tad darker than my natural lip color.. and the applicator is pointy so its perfect for using as a liner… and then i just put clear gloss over.
Color Fetish Hydrating Lip Stain
 
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Charmed is my go to natural color
Super Stay Vinyl Ink Long-Wear Liquid Lipstick
 
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Love these..!! They glide on so easily! And they come in a pack of 6, but there are more shade options to choose from.
Beauty Glazed 6pcs Nude Brown Lip Liner Set
 
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Hydrating like chapstick but with a tint of shade added.! Lots of shade options.
L'Oreal Glow Paradise Hydrating Lip Balm
 
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Love how this gloss is not sticky like most glosses, with the added lip plumper in it is a plus, even though the plump isnt too harsh looking.
L'Oreal Plump Ambition Hyaluron Lip Oil
 
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Glides on smooth dries matte.
Shiny & Matte Liquid Lipsticks | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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Such a pretty sheer and light color. Keeps lips hydrated. Smells good. Twist bottom.
Try A Go Go - Rosy Pink | Sheer Tint Lip Crayon
 
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A smooth like butter lip liner that stays.
Worth It Medium Colour Riche Lip Liner - L'Oréal Paris | Ulta Beauty