Have you tried the Beachwaver yet? I wasn’t sold on it until one of my best friends got one, and said I would really like it – so of course, I bought one at her recommendation.
I got the holiday edition b1 Beachwaver (which is no longer available, but here’s a Pink Sunset version), and have been testing out all three heat settings ever since. Turns out, I prefer the curls from the low heat setting.
One thing I didn’t realize at first is that Beachwaver actually has curling irons of ALL different sizes (my friend didn’t realize this either) – had I known this, I would have initially gone with a bigger size since I prefer bigger and looser waves.
Regardless, the Beachwaver does a great job of curling your hair in the back, which can be challenging to reach sometimes!
One common question I get on my TikToks featuring the Beachwaver was, “how does it compare to the Chi Spin N Curl?” I actually have a YouTube video comparing the two here!
Beachwaver also has some great products, including the Stay Strong Reparative Kit, which I mention in my video below, as well as a Braid Balm (this is amazing btw!) and Volumizing Mousse.
I’m also happy to share that I have a discount code for you to use and save on ANY Beachwaver product! Use code: CHRISTINADWAVE at checkout for 10% off!
Watch my full review:
Let me know your thoughts on the Beachwaver!
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Better late than never, right!? I was in the middle of traveling to Bozeman right after work when the LIKEtoKNOWIT Spring Sale kicked off, and I just made it back home yesterday night. For those of you still wanting to shop the sale, I’m making a note of the brands I think you should still look at!
First, here are all the brands participating in the sale, which ends tomorrow – so you still have time! As per usual with LTK sales, you need to shop in the app in order to get the discount code. Follow me on LTK to get the codes!
I’m not looking to do any major shopping during this sale, but if I were, I’d take a closer look at Abercrombie, Aerie, and Stanley.
I don’t have any collages prepped, but I figured it’s better to let you all know about the sale than to waste time creating these collages late in the sale. Happy Shopping! <3
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A question I received on one of my hair TikToks was how the Chi Spin N Curl is different from the Beachwaver. At the time, I wasn’t sure, but after getting the Beachwaver, I feel they’re very similar!
There are a few minor differences, but I feel like you can see the major difference in the second-day hair. I find this comparison really important because I am someone who will sometimes style my hair the night before, in order to have my hair half ready by the time I get up in the morning – it’s a huge time saver!
I have the B1 Beachwaver. Use code: CHRISTINADWAVE to save!
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I previously shared my top five hair tools in one of my monthly newsletters, but I thought it would be a good idea to have it live permanently on my blog! This list of hair tools includes some that I’ve been using for years, and others that are fairly new to me. So, here are my top five must-have hair tools:
1 – 1.5 inch– I think this is best for touseled waves – This is by far my favorite curling wand! This gives you the prettiest tousled look – so effortless, yet perfect.
1 ½ Inch– I’ve had a curling wand in this size for years and forgot about it until I started those hair TikToks. I think it gives you pretty soft waves!
2-inch– A two-inch curling iron is the perfect way to get a blowout look. I always have a hard time giving myself a real blowout, so why not take the easy route with this?
Chi Spin N Curl– The Chi Spin N Curl is one I like to use before bed. It gives you tight curls, but they turn into loose waves overnight. So, your hair is already done when you wake up!
NuMe Set-This 5-in-1 set is so useful and gives you a variety of options for hairstyles. My favorite size out of these is the 25mm wand. I love it for relaxed loose waves. The rest of the set includes a 19mm, 32mm, a pearl barrel, and a 25mm cone.
Want to see these hair tools in action?
I’ve shared how I use them all on my TikTok – check it out! I’m also in the process of shooting full hair tutorials for my YouTube channel.
I’ve also been doing some comparison videos like this:
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Styling my hair is something I’ve been doing since I was a little girl. I always enjoyed braiding my hair before bed and waking up with wavy hair for the rest of the day. As I got older, I started using hair crimpers (90’s babies, remember those?!), and then I moved on to heatless rollers, curling irons, hot rollers, etc. – the rest is history!
The point is, I genuinely enjoy testing out hair tools, which means I need to ensure I’m taking care of my hair in between all the styling sessions I give myself. So, I decided to put together an updated list of all my hair must-haves when it comes to styling and caring/protecting my hair.
Hair Care
When it comes to haircare, I keep it pretty simple. My hair washes are pretty frequent (nearly every day unless I’ve curled my hair and want it to last a few days), and I don’t use too many products apart from dry shampoo in between washes. In fact, my shampoo and conditioner is pretty simple too – I use Dove! However, when I do color my hair, I stick to Redken shampoo for color-treated hair. I also get regular haircuts to avoid getting split ends. I typically go in every nine to 10 weeks. Here are the items I use the most for haircare:
Deep Condition – My favorite deep conditioner is this Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Mask. Not only does it smells great, it really makes a difference in my hair – it’s so much softer after I use it. I don’t have a specific time of how long I leave it in my hair for, but I always try to put it in my hair at the beginning of my shower. I use it about once every two weeks or more frequently if I’ve been using hot tools more often that week.
Leave-In Conditioner – A leave-in conditioner is something I always experimented with and can’t seem to stick with just one brand. However, the one I’ve been using lately is the Healthy Sexy Hair So You Want It All Leave-In Treatment. It smells amazing and really conditions your hair. While it is meant to be used on wet/damp hair, I also like how it defines my second-day curls. It really livens them up again without weighing your hair down.
Wet Brush – I’m very picky about hair brushes, and I was really surprised with the difference I felt using the Wet Brush for the first time. It’s been years since, and I have no plans to switch to a different hair brush anytime soon. this brush really makes brushing wet hair easier and painless.
When I feel like my hair needs some extra love, I use this serum at the ends of my hair. It’s easy to overdo it and give yourself a greasy hair look, so use a very small amount!
Hair Styling
My hair is naturally pin-straight, so it lacks volume. This is why it’s important for me to try and get as much volume as I can any time I style my hair. But with that, it’s even more important for me to protect my hair whenever I’m using a hot tool. Since I had to do my hair a lot when I worked in TV as a news reporter, I learned what works and what doesn’t work on my hair. Here’s a list of my most-used (for years) hairstyling products:
Dry Shampoo – I have found two different dry shampoos that work best on my hair: Billie Floof dry shampoo and Batiste. Both do what they’re meant to and soak up oils, but I have found that they work even better together. For max volume, I will sprinkle in Billie’s dry shampoo (I get the one for brunettes) first, and then add in a few sprays of Batiste’s dry shampoo, but I do NOT massage it in. I do all this the night before and wake up with amazing volume. This is how I prepped my hair for TV if I was going to be in the studio hosting one of our shows.
Heat Protectant Spray – This is an absolute MUST if you plan on using a hot tool on your hair. I didn’t start using a heat protectant spray until after college. In fact, I don’t think I even knew it was a thing back then. I just know that when I did start using a heat protectant spray, I noticed a difference immediately. My ends weren’t as fried and my hair didn’t smell like it was burning whenever I used a hot tool. My favorite one is the Chi Iron Guard Spray. I’ve been using it for years and it has never done me wrong.
Hairspray – I used to go through hairspray so quickly when I worked in TV, but now I can’t seem to get through one can! I’ve tried several different brands, but I always go back to TRESemmé Hair Spray Extra Hold. It smells nice and actually holds style – also it doesn’t make your hair crunchy!
Smoothing Sealant – This isn’t a product I used when I worked in TV, but I wish I had known about it then! I recently got a sample of Drybar’s Liquid Glass Miracle Smoothing Sealant and I was blown away by how well it works. I also tried a different brand of smoothing sealant, but it didn’t work as well. Liquid Glass really smooths your hair down, grabbing all those baby hairs and making your hair look like it’s straight out of a TV commercial. I noticed the biggest difference after blow-drying my hair and seeing close to zero baby hairs sticking up. Usually, it’s the complete opposite and my baby hairs get very frizzy after blow-drying. Another plus to Liquid Glass is the amazing shine you get. This is definitely staying on my must-have hair styling list.
I hope you found my list helpful! Let me know if there are any hair products you’d like for me to test out!
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I hope everyone had a great weekend! Have you finished all your Christmas/holiday shopping? For the first time in years, I finished early! And I mean VERY early.. it feels weird!
I’ve been wanting to make a blog post about these lip products for a while, and I thought, why not tonight! I actually shot a YouTube video on this earlier today, and had planned to make it a YouTube Short – but it turns out I actually had a lot to say, and it ended up becoming a full YouTube video, shot vertically. Oops. (yes, it hurts my soul.)I
First, let’s cover the basics..
Aquaphor will forever be my go-to for legit lip care. I personally prefer the bigger tube to the actual small lip product. A close second is the Vaseline Lip Therapy – very moisturizing and long-lasting.
Now onto the colors..
I bought the Nars Afterglow Lip Balm set during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and it has become my top favorite! It is VERY moisturizing and long-lasting. I love that I can put it on anytime and will get a subtle hint of color. I’ve now started to carry one of these in my purse instead of that big tube of Aquaphor.
I also got a Dior Glow set during the NSale, which is no longer available anywhere (unfortunately). It includes a lip balm, a lip maximize serum, and a gloss. The lip balm is not as moisturizing as the Nars lip balm, but still does the job for dry lips. I would say it’s not very long-lasting though. Even with that, it’s still one I enjoy using.
The Dior Glow Lip Oil wasn’t included in the set, so I recently bought it to try it out – and I have to say, I’m not in love with it. I wouldn’t rate this as high as the Nars lip balms, but it’s still a nice option to have in your purse/collection (which sometimes you could have a collection in your purse, right?). The consistency of this lip oil is similar to a gloss, but not as sticky. It’s moisturizing, but not as long-lasting as other lip oils I’ve tried. I do want to mention that the application brush is the most luxurious lip brush I have ever used.
A good lip oil that I really love comes from Soap & Glory. I would say this lasts longer than the Dior Glow Lip Oil, and is a lot thinner of a lip oil. I have it in both a pink and clear color.
The next lip product is something I’ve heard SO MUCH about – Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk line. I’m talking about the lipstick, the lip balm, and the lip liner. The color is nice, but that’s it. It’s not long-lasting and it’s very drying on my lips. I really don’t get the hype with this one. I personally, prefer my lip products to be long-lasting and moisturizing.
I think the reason I was so upset with the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk lip products is because I’ve tried other lip products that actually last and don’t dry my lips out. One I really love are the lip kits from Kylie Cosmetics. I actually love a lot of the products from her line, including her eyeshadow and highlighter.
That wraps up my thoughts on these lip products. If you have any of these products, do you agree? Let me know!
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