Heatless Waves

Who doesn't want heatless waves?

For months... Yes months, I've been searching and testing different "heatless wave" tutorials (too many tutorials left my hair kinky or I ended up having to use heat.. No thanks) and sea salt sprays (not only have to work, but smell good also #picky). I can FINALLY say that I have found the best tutorial and spray that work. 

Want to achieve this look? Here's how to get it: John Frieda's Beach Blonde Sea Salt Spray & Heatless Headband Waves tutorial. 

John Frieda's Sea Salt Spray is light and doesn't weigh my hair down. The smell is not a perfume or heavy smell, but a light coconut-y smell. As soon as I spray it on my hair I can instantly see the waves start to form and it doesn't leave my hair dry. 

This Heatless Headband Waves tutorial is by far the best one I've ever found. I've seen so many where I have to use a million clips or have awkward buns all over my head. I nanny super early in the morning so it's nice to just wake up and go, and be able to leave my hair like this while working and then come home and taken it down and my hair is wavy and I'm ready for class.  I've tried other heatless headband wave tutorials before, but it says take a small section of hair, wrap it around the headband, and then add hair and repeat until finished. My hair gets so kinky and just ew. This one, you will twist half your hair, and put all of that around the headband... Just watch it and try it!

You can use the sea salt spray without having to do the tutorial, but they're better together :)

Let me know how it works for you! 
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DIY Kimono

If you're anything like me, then you love DIY projects. Some can be tricky and I end up frustrated and then others are SO easy. This is an easy DIY. It took me no more than 30 minutes to make and I didn't get frustrated once! This kimono is made out of a scarf. I found the redish one at Target for $4 and the yellow one from Charming Charlie for $4 as well. A $4 kimono and I get to pick the print too?? DEAL. Now, this project does require a little sewing, but if you're not a sewer DON'T FRET. You can use fabric glue :) Instead of getting out my sewing machine, I just hand sewed the entire thing and it didn't take me long at all. Sooo let's get started :) What you'll need: Scarf Scissors Needle & thread or fabric glue Measuring tape or ruler Pins (to hold fabric together for easier sewing) Directions: 1. Fold scarf in half inside out, lining up the edges. 2. Sew each side, leaving room for your arms near the fold. 3. After sewing the sides, measure the scarf at the bottom to find the middle of the scarf 4. After finding the middle, cut from the bottom up to the fold and stop ***ONLY CUT THE TOP LAYER*** not both layers!! 5. Fold over edges and iron them down, creating a crease for easier sewing. Sew the edges.  Turn right side out and VOILA! Kimono :) Comment/e-mail me if you have any questions! If you make a Kimono, tag me on instagram so I can see it :) @lo_renee  Don't forget to subscribe to my blog!!

Fun Ways to Save Money

“New year. New me.” Blah, blah. Been there. Done that… in high school. Frankly, I like who I am, but I could use some improvement in a few areas. That is where New Year Resolutions come in. I do not know about you, but I love a nice, fresh start. My top NYR are: to run more, encourage others, and the hardest one for me: to save money. Saving money is sooo boring. Spending money is more fun! During 2014, I discovered a few ways to save money and it honestly does not even feel like I’m saving money, but the end results are very nice :) I have found that when using cash, I tend to spend less money. It is so much easier just to change your credit card, but when carrying cash you have already set a limit on what you plan on spending.

1. Use Cash

• I have found that when using cash, I tend to spend less money. It is so much easier just to change your credit card, but when carrying cash you have already set a limit on what you plan on spending.

2. Save Your Coins

• This is probably my favorite way of saving money. Whenever you use cash and get your change back, SAVE YOUR COINS. They add up quicker than you think. For example, if my total was $7.33 and I handed the cashier a $10 bill, I would get $2.67 back. The $2 would just go back into my wallet and the $.67 would go into my piggy bank. I have gotten to the point now where if I have to use coins, I get so annoyed. That is how much I love saving my coins. In a month’s time, I had over $100 saved in JUST coins. Pocket change people :)

3. Pick a Number

• You are probably a little confused by this one. What I mean by this is to pick a number between one and twelve. Got it? Great! Now go to your wallet and grab a few bills. Look on the front at the number on the left side, top or bottom. If the number you chose is on one of the bills, you have to save that bill and you cannot spend it! At the end of the week, deposit those bills into your savings. 

4. Savings Chart

• This 26 week Savings Chart can save you a lot of money! Just putting back a little each week can help tremendously. Just look at how much you're saving at the end of the 26 weeks! If you are wanting to save money for next Christmas or even a vacation, this is the way to go. You can even double the money each week and save even more. I have found this to be helpful for me because I am a poor college student. This chart is designed to start next week, but you can always start whenever :)