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I believe in @beautycounter, even to gift some GREAT things so that you’ll try them for yourself that they may serve you. 

It’s @themasters Friday, and in my city that means an exciting few days is ahead. 

May it be so with your clean beauty swapping!
(Until April 17th. 😊)

Need suggestions or a guide around the website? Message me or click the link in my bio to take a skincare quiz or to find your right foundation shade or to request samples. 

I’m here to help! And I can’t WAIT to gift someone this box of goodness. 

peep @emeraldoxco amazing coffee
What a joy to spend the morning with the beautiful What a joy to spend the morning with the beautiful @ashtonquattlebaum. 

We knew each other in middle/high school, now we’re adults and because of Beautycounter, reconnecting and working and dreaming together.

HOW. COOL. 

This is my ‘why’ with Beautycounter — the opportunity to cultivate friendships and help and love women where God has them, connected by clean beauty products.
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#Repost @allthecounterthings ・・・ #preachingt #Repost @allthecounterthings
・・・
#preachingtomyself

When you abide in Christ, when you open yourself to His Spirit’s leading and changing, when you trust and obey Him, your whole being can become ministry.

Whatever you do, do it for the glory of God, do it with God, do it and see people as Jesus saw them, with needs and dreams, and love them. 

I have started more endeavors and realized more dreams in the last year then I think in my entire life. Joining @beautycounter was one of them. 

So I encourage you also — 

Take yourself seriously and not too seriously. Work diligently. Dream big. Be faithful. Have fun. Rest on Jesus. Hold it all with open hands. And enjoy it.
Anna when asked if she wants blueberries or to go Anna when asked if she wants blueberries or to go outside. #Easter2021
I love what our pastor said this morning — If it I love what our pastor said this morning — If it was just the cross, we’d be a bunch of forgiven corpses. We have been saved TO something, the richest and fullest of life, in Christ, forever. 

May we be courageous people who know real hope and endurance in the sorrow of life and real gratitude and wonder in the good of it.
Anna’s first Good Friday service at Old Kiokee. Anna’s first Good Friday service at Old Kiokee. Memorable for its distractedness and gratitude over church family and mostly for its Savior. 

What is our hope in life and death?
Christ alone, Christ alone
What is our only confidence?
That our souls to him belong
Who holds our days within his hand?
What comes, apart from his command?
And what will keep us to the end?
The love of Christ, in which we stand
— Keith and Kristyn Getty
“Do not be anxious about anything.” Phil 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything.” Phil 4:6

For any fellow recovering earnaholics out there, an encouragement: 

‘Anything’ doesn’t only encompass what is outside our control — the future, loss, pain, etc. 

Anything also includes things regarding our life with God. 

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed (synonyms: unsettled, disheartened), for I am your God.” Isaiah 41:10

Fear not, He is in you. And happy to be there. 
Fear not, He’s not changed His mind about you.
Fear not, you are right with Him even now because of Christ. 
Fear not, He delights in you. 
Fear not, nothing can separate you from Him. Even you.
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lifestyle, wellness · 03/04/2015

Hair Tips From A Curly Girl

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I am by no means a curly hair professional, but I have tried dozens of products, a variety of techniques, and a couple different cuts. I didn’t fall in immense like with my curly hair until about high school, but since then I think it’s a marvelous distinctive part of my being. A distinctive part that sometimes has a mind of its own. Here is my curly hair consensus:

1. Trade your towel for a t-shirt

Scrunching your hair with a t-shirt helps get out a good bit of residual shower water and reduces frizz.

2. Less is more

This depends on your type of curly hair, but for curly girls it’s more important how much product you use as opposed to which kind of product. Check out this handy guide for more info.

Extra tip: Always apply product when hair is T-shirt dried but still mostly wet.

3. Start from the bottom

When you’re washing your hair, condition starting at the bottom of your hair and move up. Same goes for combing.

4. Get rid of the brushes

This is one I often don’t do because combing takes extra minutes, and I’m usually in a hurry because I value my sleep. Brushing tends to pull hair further, doing more damage than a comb does. I will even finger-comb my hair before I get out of the shower, which works wonders.

5. Diffuser is king

Usually only about half way and then let the rest air dry. My curls are relaxed, and heavy, so a diffuser is my #1 go-to for making them spring up. In contrast to a regular hair dryer, a diffuser equally distributes the heat and reduces the chance for frizz.

6. Know your ingredients

Silicates, Silicones, Sulphates… there are lots of hair product terms that get thrown around without people really knowing what they mean. To learn more, read here.

7. Leave your curls alone

The more you manhandle curly hair, the more frizz will occur. I try not to interrupt them after my initial scrunching.

8. Boost your roots!

I flip my hair over and diffuse it. Hello, volume! Also, the crown of my head tends to straighten if I’m in need of a haircut, so I use a clip to lift up the hair at the roots while it’s still wet. Doing this releases the weight, helping my hair dry curly.

9. Don’t wash it everyday

I try to go two days per wash, something about my hair’s natural oils that do a lot of great curling (so I read). Sometimes I even go every other other day.

10. Trims every 6-8 weeks

Knowing my particular hair, I acknowledge that a trim every few weeks is mega-important for my curls to rock. It looks healthier, fresher, and more fun to style.

Curly girls, do you have an tips or tricks?

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Comments

  1. Britney says

    03/04/2015 at 2:17 pm

    These are some great tips. I always wondered if that T-shirt thing worked, i will have to try that out.

  2. Chelsea B.E. says

    03/04/2015 at 2:18 pm

    Yes! Britney, it works wonders.

  3. Norkor says

    03/05/2015 at 5:11 pm

    YES. Especially the towel one! and LOL SAY NO TO BRUSHES! My super curly / afro needs MOISTURE on the daily! Not sure if that applies to other curly haired ladies but yea!

  4. Angie says

    03/05/2015 at 11:32 pm

    This is great! I had heard of the T shirt thing too, I need to try it! I guess there is some “curly girl” method or something which pretty much takes out shampoos etc. I’ve been meaning to look into it, but I really enjoyed your post. Thank you!

  5. Chelsea B.E. says

    03/06/2015 at 1:26 pm

    Haha, extra moisture is definitely a must.

  6. Chelsea B.E. says

    03/06/2015 at 1:28 pm

    Thanks, Angie, I’m so glad! There’s a “Curly Girl Manual” that was a really cool read for me.

  7. Jenna @ A Savory Feast says

    03/06/2015 at 8:19 pm

    Being a fellow curly-haired girl, I can vouch for every one of these tips! My hair used to be more wavy but turned curly when I was about 20. At first I didn’t know how to handle it, and it was frizzy and didn’t look good. I got fed up with that pretty quick, so I started doing my research. The t-shirt trick is one of my favorites! It really makes such a difference. I also watch the ingredients and don’t wash my hair everyday.

    Thanks for stopping by and sharing this post with Hump Day Happenings!

  8. Chelsea B.E. says

    03/06/2015 at 9:13 pm

    Jenna, I was super happy to have found that link-up. Fun stuff. :) Thanks for coming to visit!

  9. Brandy says

    03/08/2015 at 7:09 pm

    I haven’t tried the T-shirt! I’ll have to check that out!

  10. Leslie says

    03/11/2015 at 6:24 pm

    I need a diffuser, I have thick curly hair too. Sometimes it is so hard to manage. Haha, When it rains – forget about trying to fix it. Hah. I’m a new follower from the Humpday blog hop. Nice to meet you!

  11. Chelsea B.E. says

    03/11/2015 at 6:25 pm

    Nice to meet YOU, Leslie! We are curly hair sisters. (and yes, the diffuser can definitely be a time-saver) :)

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#Repost @allthecounterthings
・・・
(cue ‘I’m So Excited’ by The Pointer Sisters)

One of my biggest giveaways to date!

I believe in @beautycounter, even to gift some GREAT things so that you’ll try them for yourself that they may serve you. 

It’s @themasters Friday, and in my city that means an exciting few days is ahead. 

May it be so with your clean beauty swapping!
(Until April 17th. 😊)

Need suggestions or a guide around the website? Message me or click the link in my bio to take a skincare quiz or to find your right foundation shade or to request samples. 

I’m here to help! And I can’t WAIT to gift someone this box of goodness. 

peep @emeraldoxco amazing coffee
What a joy to spend the morning with the beautiful What a joy to spend the morning with the beautiful @ashtonquattlebaum. 

We knew each other in middle/high school, now we’re adults and because of Beautycounter, reconnecting and working and dreaming together.

HOW. COOL. 

This is my ‘why’ with Beautycounter — the opportunity to cultivate friendships and help and love women where God has them, connected by clean beauty products.
spotting airplanes and sharing goldfish spotting airplanes and sharing goldfish
#Repost @allthecounterthings ・・・ #preachingt #Repost @allthecounterthings
・・・
#preachingtomyself

When you abide in Christ, when you open yourself to His Spirit’s leading and changing, when you trust and obey Him, your whole being can become ministry.

Whatever you do, do it for the glory of God, do it with God, do it and see people as Jesus saw them, with needs and dreams, and love them. 

I have started more endeavors and realized more dreams in the last year then I think in my entire life. Joining @beautycounter was one of them. 

So I encourage you also — 

Take yourself seriously and not too seriously. Work diligently. Dream big. Be faithful. Have fun. Rest on Jesus. Hold it all with open hands. And enjoy it.
Anna when asked if she wants blueberries or to go Anna when asked if she wants blueberries or to go outside. #Easter2021
I love what our pastor said this morning — If it I love what our pastor said this morning — If it was just the cross, we’d be a bunch of forgiven corpses. We have been saved TO something, the richest and fullest of life, in Christ, forever. 

May we be courageous people who know real hope and endurance in the sorrow of life and real gratitude and wonder in the good of it.
Anna’s first Good Friday service at Old Kiokee. Anna’s first Good Friday service at Old Kiokee. Memorable for its distractedness and gratitude over church family and mostly for its Savior. 

What is our hope in life and death?
Christ alone, Christ alone
What is our only confidence?
That our souls to him belong
Who holds our days within his hand?
What comes, apart from his command?
And what will keep us to the end?
The love of Christ, in which we stand
— Keith and Kristyn Getty
“Do not be anxious about anything.” Phil 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything.” Phil 4:6

For any fellow recovering earnaholics out there, an encouragement: 

‘Anything’ doesn’t only encompass what is outside our control — the future, loss, pain, etc. 

Anything also includes things regarding our life with God. 

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed (synonyms: unsettled, disheartened), for I am your God.” Isaiah 41:10

Fear not, He is in you. And happy to be there. 
Fear not, He’s not changed His mind about you.
Fear not, you are right with Him even now because of Christ. 
Fear not, He delights in you. 
Fear not, nothing can separate you from Him. Even you.
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