Top 12 Leading Natural Hair Products To Try

Going natural can be the hardest thing for anyone. The big chop is when your transitioning your hair by cutting off your relaxed or permed ends to natural hair. Once you make the decision to stop chemically altering your hair, you need to decide what natural organic hair products you’re going to use. Training your hair and learning your hair natural curl pattern will take a minute. While you grow your hair whether it’s loose waves are springy tight coils, hair products is the essentials aspects to good hair care. When going natural with your hair is best to use the best hair products to maintaining your natural hair. Pure organic and essentials oils is best for natural hair shaft and hydrating those coils. To find out which natural products are truly great I selected products I swear by.

My New Flirty Hair Bob Inspired By Tamar Braxton

My new hair do was inspired by the fabulous Tamar Braxton. I’ve been watching her show Tamar & Vince and just love her short dark hair. So I decided that it was time that I change up my look for a short flirty bob. I haven’t had my hair this short in about 18 years. I hope I don’t get bored with it because I’m so use to my over the top hair flips.

 TAMAR BRAXTON

20 New Beauty Items That I’m Obsessing Over

Us girls love opening up new beauty products, doesn’t matter if we are beauty editors, beauty bloggers, or a beauty lovers. One thing we have in common is the love of new items. Here are 20 new things that I have fallen in love with this month or should I say this week. Let me know what you think, is there anything you obsessing over?

 

 

 

 

My First Day As A Senior Artist At Sephora

 
Today the Sephora team surprise me with a beautiful fruit basket from Edible Arrangements. I met with Stephanie the District Education Manager to go over the Senior Artist position. I can’t wait to get started and meet all of the cast from all of the stores that I have been assigned to. I’ll be presenting at a beauty cluster class on Wednesday of next week teaching on color correcting. Then later that day I am schedule to assist with a certification. I’ll keep you posted on my journey.

On Set For Ralph Lauren Fragrance New Video Shoot

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On set today for Ralph Lauren new Fragrances, I’m always excited about working with Ralph Lauren because I’m a major fan of his. Always getting to see & smell the new fragrances before it hit the shelves is a treat. Of course I cannot show you any pics of the new bottle but what I can say is it’s a winner! I can’t wait, I can’t wait, I can’t wait!!!!

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Behind The Scenes

L'oreal Paris Pro Makeup Artist onset forRalph Lauren Fragrances videoshoot When you’re onset for hours with nothing to do while they are filming non talent things this is what I do. Take lots of selfie’s and play with makeup. In this picture I’m trying on L’OREAL Paris Infallible Pro Last Lipcolor in Passionate Petal #111.

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The teleprompter
L'OREAL Paris Pro Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis on set with RalphLauren Fragrances video shoot
I got my hands on the test bottle this is how they keep it a secret. 

Do You Have A Fancy Journal That You Enjoy Writing In

If you have been following me on social media then you know I am working on my books. I write every chance I get because I promised myself that I want to have the first book finished this year. The first book will be a fun self help book for girls/women, the second will be about my life as a makeup artist working with celebrities while living with lupus and the third is a beauty makeup book. You’ll always see me with a fancy journal on set, at the airport, in the park, or by the lake. So here are a few new journals that you’ll find me writing in this year. Do you have a favorite journal to write in?

a gift from Leah Bradley at L’OREAL Paris

a gift from my girlfriend Lizzie Mestren

Diane von Furstenberg

What’s Your Golden Globes Must Have Makeup Item

Connecticut Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis on set with L'OREAL Paris for Golden Globes recreation
Makeup Artist & Beauty Blogger Brandy Gomez-Duplessis on set creating makeup looks for The Golden Globes Awards

If I had to pick one beauty product to have in my makeup kit today for the Golden Globes Awards it would have to be L’OREAL Paris Infallible Pro Spray & Set Makeup Extender Setting Spray. After giving my client a glamxurious makeup look I would want her makeup to stay fresh for hours while on the red carpet and during the award show. The setting spray will keep the makeup from smudging and settling into fine lines. With all those paparazzi around who need that nightmare of bad makeup.

What’s your must have makeup item if you were attending the Golden Globes?

L'OREAL Paris Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis Favorite Makeup Setting Spray Golden Globes

Glam New Year’s Makeup Look With Glitter & Lashes

This is a fun New Year’s Eve makeup look I did 5 years ago with Tia Williams and Essence Magazine for a Shake Your Beauty segment. It’s so funny to see how my makeup artistry has grown since then. But I had such a great time at the Essence magazine office creating this glam New Year’s Eve makeup look that I had to share it with you. It’s a simple makeup look that could be done tonight especially if you luv glitter, lashes and bronzer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLEAN New Reserve Fragrances Will Evoke All Your Senses

CLEAN RESERVE COLLECTION

CLEAN wants to change the way we experience fragrance. Their reserve of raw ingredients they created a collection that highlights individuality that has eco-conscious sustainability. They removed the clutter and complexity  so all that’s left is CLEAN

Clean Warm Cotton

Reserve Blend Warm Cotton is for those who currently love Warm Cotton, or anyone who prefers to smell quintessentially clean. The fragrance envelops you in pure freshness that’s bright and comfortable. Its essence lies in the irresistible freshness of translucent florals and the soft feel of skin-loving musks for the ultimate feeling of luxurious comfort.

Notes:
Aldehydic Ginger, Watery Ozonic, Mint Green, Pepper Floral Accord, Musk, Incense, Vetiver.
Style:
Fresh. Comforting. Nostalgic.

CLEAN RAIN

Reserve Blend Rain captures the energy of a rainforest and the moment after a fresh rainfall when the air is so pure and fresh, you can actually smell life. The fragrance is created from an unexpected combination of a fruity floral notes blended with fresh patchouli vetiver and musks.

Notes:
Bergamot, Moist White Flowers, Patchouli.
Style:
Lush. Fresh. Invigorating.

Clean Terra Woods

A fragrance for the misfits, movers, and shakers who want to make a positive impact on the world, Terra Woods is the most unique fragrance of the collection. It smells alive with crisp and zesty notes, and is freshened further with water and air to move into a natural floralcy. Creaminess and a woody base provide contrast, creating a beautiful duality that instantly transforms into a new experience when paired with Velvet Flora, Smoked Vetiver, or Sueded Oud.

Notes:
Fresh Accord, Fresh Geranium, Jasmine Sambac Petals, Coconut, Skin Musks, Textured Woods, Tonka Bean, Madagascar Vanilla.
Style:
Unique. Enticing. Woody.

CLEAN SKIN

For the understated and quiet one who likes to leave a mark, Reserve Blend Skin depicts the tenderness and soft intimacy of a warm embrace—a blended combination of comforting salty sweetness.

Notes:
Fresh Musks, Warm Skin Accord, Tonka Bean, Salted Praline.
Style:
Comforting. Inviting. Smooth.

CLEAN VELVET FLORA

Velvet Flora is an intoxicating blend of sophistication and allure made for anyone who has an aura of distinction, confidence, and modernity. It captures the unique contrast of bergamot and leathery woods, awakening the senses with freshness and warmth.

Notes:
Green Bergamot, Jasmine Lily, Saffron Flower, Cedarwood, Moss, Musk, Amber, Patchouli.
Style:
Sophisticated. Alluring. Luxurious.

CLEAN AMBER SAFFRON

Amber Saffron is the sexiest and most delicious fragrance of the collection. An irresistibly fresh blend of red fruits, delicate florals, soothing musks, warm amber and exquisite saffron, it is sure to leave a lasting impression. Velvet Flora and Sueded Oud are Amber Saffron’s perfect matches.

Notes:
Bergamot Armoise Artemisia, Mandarin Oil, Rose, Lily, Raspberry, Musk, Saffron, Amber.
Style:
Sexy. Intoxicating. Sensual.

CLEAN SMOKED VETIVER

Smoked Vetiver is the most masculine fragrance of the collection. It has a smoky sweetness that’s fresh, inviting, and sexy. Made for both men and women, the fragrance is light and fresh when worn alone, but can be paired with Sueded Oud to transform it into an irresistible sensual experience.

Notes:
Verbena, Bamboo Leaf, Bergamot Oil, Quince Pear, Blonde Cedarwood, Cotton Peony, Wild Moss, Gold Amber, Soft Musks, Vetiver, Clean Woods, Myrrh.
Style:
Sweet. Smoky. Masculine.

Clean Blonde Rose

Blonde Rose is not an ordinary floral fragrance, it is for anyone who loves to be feminine with an edge. A sophisticated blend of rose, jasmine, and peony, it reminds of the classic, yet modern femininity that’s fresh and sexy. Men can wear it too, especially when paired with Sueded Oud.

Notes:
Aldehydic Watery, Rose, Peony, Jasmine, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Musk.
Style:
Sophisticated. Classic. Feminine.

Clean Terra Woods

Sueded Oud is a fresh and creamy approach to a traditional oud fragrance. It is a discovery of natural textures and an exploration of the fluid movement between the brighter and darker facets of fragrance.

Notes:
Incense Oil, Blue Cypress, Birchwood, Red Pimento, Honeysuckle, Temple Oud, Night Blooming Jasmine, White Magnolia, Fir Balsam, Sarcocaulon, Soft Suede, Gold Patchouli, Black Amber, Praline, Skin Musk, Olibanum Tears.
Style:
Sophisticated. Mysterious. Sexy.

My Evening Backstage At Glamour Magazine WOTY Awards

Ali Krieger-Soccer Team

Viola Davis & Reese Whiterspoon backstage

Elizabeth Moss at Glamour Magazine WOTY
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Goldie Hawn

    

Billie Jean King

Ali Krieger