Favorites Fridays: It's A 10! Light

Let me start off by saying that I love getting my hair done! But I hate when they put what feels like pounds of product in my freshly cleaned hair and then I leave with oily looking/ feeling locks! I know it's necessary to add some heat protectant products to protect your hair, but with the leave in conditioner, hair spray, shine, moose etc - it's just too much!

I recently found a wonderful, LIGHT leave in hair product. It's called: It's A 10 Light. This fabulous product is filled with acai, chamomile, sunflower seed, hydrolyzed rice protein and silk. It protects against heat damage and keeps your hair color from fading! It also encourages volume, shine, strengthens hair and detangles all in one!

It's A 10! Light comes in a spray bottle, but I find it best to spray it in your hand and then evenly distribute to your hair.

Most of the time leave-in conditioners are too heavy and leave a minor residue causing your hair to look and feel dirty or oily - but not this one! Give it a try! It just may be a "10" for you!

You can purchase it on Amazon

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Athena Karsant - Cosmetic & Corrective Tattoo Specialist

Athena Karsant, an internationally renowned master cosmetic, corrective and paramedical tattoo specialist, is one of the few Board Certified instructors through the State of California. With her AthenaTechnique, she has created an unsurpassed portfolio of permanent cosmetics, scar camouflage and more. In 2012, Athena was featured on The Emmy-Award Winning Television Show The Doctors. Her segment highlighted her solution to thinning eyebrows! With two offices in California, she is conveniently located in San Francisco and Beverly Hills. Her expertise has been greatly received and praised by many world renowned doctors throughout California, the country and the world.

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Favorites Fridays: MoroccanOil Body Butter

This week's beauty product comes from the fabulous MoroccanOil line. I have shared another favorite beauty product from the MoroccanOil line with you before, and I am excited about this new product! MoroccanOil Body Butter is velvety, creamy, smooth, buttery and has an incredible smell.

MoroccanOil Body Butter is rich in antioxidant argan oil, pomegranate, olive, avocado and squalene oils, cocoa and mango butters. This luxurious, concentrated body cream provides abundant nourishment and long-lasting hydration.

I highly recommend this amazing body butter for anyone and any skin type! Simply massage the body butter into damp skin while concentrating on dry and rough areas that need extra moisture.

You can purchase MoroccanOil Body Butter on the MoroccanOil website.

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Favorite's Fridays: Curl Secret by Conair

Happy Friday! This beauty product is AMAZING! Late one night I was flipping channels and saw an infomercial - you know how those infomercials suck you in and make you buy their products! Well, I was sucked in and bought the Curl Secret by Conair, and, I must say, it was money well spent! I found it at ULTA for a better price than ordering it through the infomercial or online. 

The Curl Secret is an easy way to create shiny beautiful curls. It's easy! It's fast! It's painless, and it's too fabulous for words! It doesn't take long to heat up the Curl Secret, and it stays cool to the touch which makes it simple to use. My daughter tried it out first - she has really long and really thick hair. She timed herself and it took her about 55 minutes from start to finish. (she started with dry hair). 

Do you want to see one in action? Watch this video!
(start at 8:00 minutes)

Recently I have purchased amazing hot curlers (which I still use and love), hair curlers and straighteners but the Curl Secret is probably my favorite for a few reasons:

1. I can watch my Netflix on my iPad while doing my hair, because the Curl Secret isn't noisy like a blow dryer.
2. I can't burn myself with it (like I do with my hot curling wand).
3. It makes my curls even all around.
4. It's easy and fun to use. (really!)
5. It does what it says it will do!
6. It works with any type of hair: curly, straight, wavy etc.

My recommendations: 

Wash your hair the night before, and let it air dry. In the morning allow a good solid 30 minutes to curl hair (depending on thickness and length). Your hair must be dry before using the Curl Secret. 

OR

Wash your hair, blow dry to remove all moisture. Curl as directed! Allow a good solid 30 minutes to curl hair (depending on thickness and length). Your hair must be dry before using the Curl Secret. 

ENJOY!

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MY 100TH BLOG

Yipppee! A little over a year ago, I started this blog with "Stay Cool as a Cucumber this Summer" and it's been a rollercoaster ride ever since. I have blogged about some of my favorite beauty products, (Beauty Blender & Cover Girl Mascara), adventures, (Sailing, Takes Me Away... & Pageant Of The Masters ), my business (Cosmetic  & Corrective Tattooing & The Beauty Of My Business) and more! 

My Fooling Mother Nature blog is being read all over the world and I think that is very exciting! It's incredible what can be done with the internet, with viewers in France, Greece, UK, Sweeden, Poland, China and many more countries. 

To celebrate my 100th blog, I have decided to make a "GREATEST HITS" with links to the best of the best blogs. These blogs have had the most views with the most feedback and response. (see below)

Many of these blog ideas have sparked from discussions that I have had with you in both of my offices. Thank you for the ideas, conversations and your confidence in my work, knowledge and friendship. 

Thank you for making this blog so much fun and exciting for me. I believe that sharing good information is very important! Please share informative information with others - you never know how much you are really helping someone!

Cheers!

Athena Karsant

MY TOP BLOGS

Who Benefits From Cosmetic Tattooing?

The Mean Green Smoothie

Athena Hair Loss Solutions

Hair Follicle Simulation

Ashlee Wilson Hawn - Big Rich Atlanta

Athena Karsant- Redefining Your Beauty With Cosmetic Tattooing

Cosmetic Tattooing - Lips

Favorites Fridays: Mascara

Black Bean Brownies

Is A Cheaper Price Worth The Risk?

Think You're Too Old? Think Again!

The Pageant Of The Masters 2013

This is really a fun family tradition. We have been going every summer since my daughter was in diapers (about 25 years). Every year it gets better and better and this year was no exception. We had a group of 8 wonderful people and enjoyed every second of this year's show. 

If you have never been, you must get tickets for the Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach! 

Read more about The Pageant of the Masters from my post last August. 

Favorite's Fridays: Dr J's Vibrant Cafe

Okay so this is a favorite that is not a beauty product but beauty starts with healthy foods. Eating healthy is great for your skin, hair, nails and all of your innards of course... 

If you are looking for something yummy and healthy in the LA area, look no further than Dr. J's Vibrant Cafe! Dr J's menu is all vegan with no sugar, dairy, yeast, gluten, caffeine or chemicals. It's also very tasty! 

Lentil Soup

We were fortunate enough to visit last week with some dear friends. and we were able to spend some one-on-one time with the owner and hear his story. He was very kind, and it is obvious that he has a passion for healthy foods, eating healthy and sharing his mother's fabulous healthy recipes with the world. 

My favorite entree is probably a toss up between the lentil soup and the avocado sandwich. The soup was filled with veggies and lentils in a clear broth with a fabulous flavor and a delicious taste. My friend ordered the avocado sandwich, and I am so glad I got a taste! It was filled with avocado, celery, carrots and roasted sunflower seeds on a homemade vegan, gluten free pure bread. YUM! My son in law ordered the curry potato dish which also included veggies and brown rice. It was a bit spicy but very delicious. 

Carob Brownie

We started off the evening with dessert first and then finished with our entrees. My favorite dessert was the Carob brownie with walnuts. It was rich and out-of-this-world delicious - craving one now! We also loved the Dr. J's Supersnacks, which are oats, sunflower seeds and dates topped with a few carob chips. 

If you are in the downtown LA area, check out Dr. J's Vibrant Cafe. Do not hesitate to ask them questions about why they eat what they eat and why their menu is filled with only the best ingredients for you and your body. 

We all enjoyed nibbling our way through the menu and enjoying healthy and delicious fresh foods. We will definitely be back for more!

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