Category Archives: Beauty on a Dime

Beauty on a Dime: Shea Moisture Olive & Green Tea Products

Posted On Monday, February 25th, 2013
Filed Under: Beauty on a Dime, Product Review

natural hair careI rarely post beauty reviews and on the site {I typically leave brief recommendations for Instagram: @LookingFlyonaDime} but I had to change that up for a few reasons. I had a few of you comment on the mega bun I rocked during my last Today Show fashion segment. Some said it looked super moisturized and others just wanted to know how I managed to make it so big. I followed an easy tutorial on essence.com for the look. But as far as products, it was all about the Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie.

My hair is ultra dry but I’ve been using the smoothie for a while now on freshly washed hair or parched locs that need some extra TLC. It makes my hair manageable and sleek enough to put in a bun.

While I’m a serious Shea Moisture convert when it comes to hair products {their Moisture Retention Shampoo and Deep Treatment Masque is also great}, it was only recently that I tried their body products.

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Gift Guide: Best Bath & Beauty Products

Posted On Wednesday, December 12th, 2012
Filed Under: Beauty on a Dime, Fab Under $100, shopping
If there’s a woman in your life who needs {and deserves} a bit of pampering, why not gift her bath and beauty products? She’ll feel like she stepped in to a spa or salon, but it’s cheaper and she doesn’t even have to leave the comfort of her home. From bath sets to makeup palettes that flatter women of all shades, she’ll love these picks. Oh, and everything’s less than $100!
Argan oil works wonders for hair and skin and you can’t go wrong with this six piece kit. They’re travel-size, so perfect for a vacation or stashed in your purse for a mid-day touch up.
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Caress Fabulistas Offer Up Style Advice

Posted On Monday, December 10th, 2012
Filed Under: Beauty on a Dime, How To, shopping

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When you think of Caress, you probably think of soap and body wash. Well, that’s what I immediately think of. I remember using Caress soap as a little girl when I’d sleep over at my grandma’s house. The girlie girl in me was drawn to the pink bar of soap. But that was years ago and Caress has certainly grown beyond the pink oval soap.
Fashion and beauty go hand in hand, that’s something we know for sure. So I was excited when I heard about Caress teaming up with top fashion experts, aka the Fabulistas, to offer women fashion and beauty advice all in one.
The three experts {June Ambrose, Sonia Castaneda and Lilliana Vazquez} dish out easy to digest style and beauty advice all while letting you know about Caress’ new body washes. I’ve tried the Passionate Spell Body Wash and it’s amazing {great lather without drying out the skin and the smell is divine!}.
June Ambrose is a top stylist for the stars you love {Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, etc.}, and while she has access to top designer threads, she offers tips everyday women can utilize.
The Caress Facebook page has a ton of useful videos but the one I really love is June’s advice on how to wear white after Labor Day.
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Best Affordable Beauty Buys

Posted On Monday, October 22nd, 2012
Filed Under: Beauty on a Dime, Deals & Steals

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When it comes to clothes, I love them. My closet is evidence of that. But when it comes to the world of beauty, I’m kinda intimidated. There are so many products on the market, I get way too overwhelmed and refrain from trying anything new because I don’t want to waste my money. Or have you ever bought a cheap beauty product and the quality is just as low as the price?
Well, there are a few beauty items I love that combine affordability and superior quality.
My skin is naturally oily and acne prone, but the one skincare product I use consistently is the Aztec Indian Healing Clay. I was first introduced to it a few years ago by T. Nicole from PintSizedInFluence and I’ve been hooked ever since.
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Spa Week: Luxury Treatments for $50

Posted On Monday, October 8th, 2012
Filed Under: Beauty on a Dime, Fab Under $50

spa week appointmentsWhen it comes to indulging in facials, massages and any other spa treatment, there’s normally a hefty price tag attached for top notch service. But getting pampered doesn’t have to set you back a ton. Luckily, all you need is 50 bucks to get the royal treatment you deserve.

Starting October 15, Spa Week returns! Hundreds of salons, spas and fitness centers across the U.S. and Canada have select services for just $50. Some of the treatments would normally cost in the hundreds but for one week only, they’re greatly discounted.

Last Spa Week I checked out Skintology‘s new midtown office for a microdermabrasion. It was my first time getting the procedure and I left happy. And I even continued going back for more treatments {I highly recommend Kristina}.

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