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Rejuvenique Oil: The Beauty Oil With 101 Uses

April 13, 2020 itsamandaburnett 3 Comments

Two years ago, I loved doing hot oil treatments for my hair. Preferably with coconut oil. You see it all over Pinterest right? “The Secret Method To Growing Your Hair In One Month.” Coconut oil. The thing is, I learned a lot of scientific facts about hair when I joined my most recent business and some facts kind of broke my heart. For example, the molecules in coconut oil are actually not small enough to penetrate the hair strand. What does that mean? The coconut oil is literally just sitting on top of your hair. It’s not actually doing much good for your hair itself.

Now I’m not sharing this information to make anyone feel guilty for using coconut oil. I’m also not saying coconut oil is bad – it’s excellent for many things! It’s just not great for your hair. But if you feel like it actually works for you, please continue to do your thing! I just want to share this information for anyone who wants to branch out and try something new.

What is Rejuvenique oil?

Rejuvenique oil is Monat’s exclusive oil that they use in the majority of their products. I’ve been using it for about 6 months now and I don’t think I’ll ever use another oil for my beauty needs! The thing that I love about Monat so much is that 100% of their products are vegan & natural. They also say no to harmful ingredients like parabens, cyclic silicones, phthalates, phenoxyethanol, and more. (I’m actually pretty passionate about the science behind their products & I plan on making a post about it soon)

Rejuvenique oil is made up of 13+ natural and plant essential oils rich in omega fatty acids, antioxidants, and nutrients. So not only does it contain skin & hair-loving ingredients but it absorbs like a dream. It’s not going to sit on top of your skin or hair like a lot of oils do.

What Are The Uses?

Did you know there are about 101 uses for Rejuvenique? Here’s a list of my personal favorite ways of using it!

Weekly Oil Treatments – Once a week, I put multiple drops of Rejuvenique oil all over my scalp before going to bed. Then I wash it out the next morning! Unlike coconut oil, it’s not messy and absorbs pretty quickly!
Finishing Treatment – After I style my hair, I run a couple of drops through my ends for silky-smooth results.
Flyaway Control – When going for a smooth up-do or braiding my hair, I run a drop over my hair to tame the flyaways.
Face Moisturizer – A lot of people like putting a few drops in their face moisturizer but I like to use Rejuvenique oil on my face directly! It never clogs my pores and even helps clear acne scarring.
Softer Feet – If my feet are feeling dry, I had a few drops to my feet and put on socks before bed. Do this a couple of nights a week and you can see a difference!
Lotion – I either add this to my daily moisturizer or just apply it directly and my skin is moisturized without that greasy feeling.
Dry Mascara – We all have had that one tube of mascara that starts drying out but we don’t want to buy a new one just yet. One drop of Rejuvenique brings mascara back to life and nourishes your lashes at the same time!
Dry Puppy Noses & Paws – I’ve used a drop of oil on my puppy’s nose and paws that were feeling very dry.

The uses of this awesome oil are endless. I’ve used it for so much and I’m still on the first bottle that I bought 6 months ago!

How Can I Get It?

You can get a bottle of Rejuvenique for $99 retail or get it discounted at $84 when you sign up as my VIP. When I first saw the price of this oil I was a little shocked but knowing that everything in that bottle is natural, has 100 uses, contains no harmful ingredients, and lasts for up to a year, it’s so worth it.

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Moving + Starting A New Business

December 3, 2019 itsamandaburnett Leave a Comment

Hey all! It’s been a while since I posted on my blog and it’s so good to be back. So let me catch you up to what I’ve been doing!

New Apartment!

In the past couple of months, I’ve been preparing to move. That whole process is just a headache. But I finally moved into my new place last week and the unpacking has had my undivided attention. I also was so stressed, I totally forgot to call my internet company BEFORE moving so I had no internet at my new place for 5 days. That was rough.

Moving tip: This might be a no brainer but call your internet company a week before moving to schedule your hook-up for the day of. Waiting sucks.

Well anyway, I just finished decorating and putting up my wall decor. My apartment is really starting to feel like home. I even put up my Christmas tree! I think I’m going to be really happy here. Another bonus, I’m walking distance to my day job and the neighbors are really friendly. Okay, now I’m just babbling but I’m just really happy. I’m also on my third cup of coffee because I’m still so busy. Enjoy.

Come stop by my Instagram! I’ll be posting pics of the apartment soon.

Hello, I’m Your New Shampoo Dealer.

In the midst of moving, I also started a new business with Monat! If you haven’t heard of Monat, it’s a haircare and skincare brand that is completely vegan and cruelty-free! That alone piqued my interest. My mentor Elizebeth, slid into my DMs on Instagram a few months ago wanting to send me free samples. I’m not one to turn down free samples so of course, I said yes. When I tried the products, I started seeing results in a couple of washes. It was shiny, soft, and my curl pattern started coming back to life! My hair is honestly becoming healthier than ever so I wanted to be able to share these products as well.

Because I’m so passionate about these products, I am diving into the business headfirst. When I’m not at my day job and I’m not organizing my new apartment, I’m studying the business, the products, and sending free samples to my prospects! Honestly, I’ve never been so inspired to work a business like this. I’m also debating connecting my business with this blog or if I should just create a whole different blog for it. But since my audience is here, I’ll experiment with it. Let me know your opinion! Would you like to see more posts about Monat or should I keep it separate?

Alright you guys, that’s it for this blog. It’s short and sweet but I just wanted to fill you in on my life update and to say hi! I hope you all are doing well. xx

10 Tips To Grow Your Hair Long and Healthy

September 25, 2019 itsamandaburnett 22 Comments

My Hair Background

Whenever I get compliments on my hair, people always want to know how it’s so thick, long, and healthy. To be honest, it was a process and I had to make a lot of changes. I wasn’t always so lucky. I did make a blog post on my ha ir journey if you’d like to get more of a backstory on how I struggled with my hair a couple of years ago. Now, I do have naturally thick hair but the things I did to my hair years ago really damaged it. Today, I can honestly say my hair is in the best condition it’s ever been and I’m so excited to share some tips that I’ve been doing so I could hopefully help some of you!

There aren’t any miracle cures that will help your hair grow drastically overnight but these are the things I personally do that definitely have my hair growing at a steady rate every month. I want you to keep in mind that if your hair is extremely damaged, your main focus should be getting it healthy again before expecting to see huge growth difference.

10 Tips To Grow Your Hair

Keep the hair dying and use of hot hair tools to a minimum.

I’m going to be honest and tell you guys that I used to dye my hair almost every month and I used to straighten my hair every single day. Those were my bad hair habits and they had my hair falling out! Today, I only use a straightener or curler maybe two times a month. I’ve been embracing my natural wavy mess!

Use a hot oil treatment (once a week) before washing your hair.

I usually warm up some Viva coconut oil and distribute it all over my hair the night before my “wash day.” You could totally do this an hour before your shower in the morning, but I like doing the overnight treatments. If you do this at night before you go to sleep, just make sure you use a hair cap or put a towel over your pillow so you don’t get the oil all over. I’ve seen an amazing improvement in my hair ever since doing this step. You can also buy some great hot oil treatments at the store, I just prefer to use coconut oil!

Give yourself a scalp massage.

Every day, I flip my head over for a few minutes and give my scalp a good massage. It can feel silly to do this but flipping your head over gets the blood flowing to your scalp which helps promote hair growth! There is also a nice handheld scalp massager you can use if you dont want to use your own hands. I’m not 100% sure if my hairs been growing because of this technique but I will say that it feels really good so I continue to do it anyway.

Daily Vitamins + Biotin.

A lot of people will tell you that you just need to always eat healthily but if I’m being honest, I don’t always eat super healthy. Guilty. So every morning, I take a daily vitamin and a biotin supplement. Most daily vitamins do have some Biotin in them but I take a separate Biotin supplement for an extra boost. Biotin is great for healthy hair!

Invest in a nice hairbrush.

Brushing your hair, especially when it’s oily, can really benefit your hair. Remember when I said natural oil from your scalp is good for your hair? If you’re brushing that oil throughout your hair, it’s benefiting more than just your scalp. Also if you’re using a really old worn out plastic hairbrush, it might be doing more bad than good. A hairbrush made with boar bristles is highly recommended because it protects the hair, adds shine, and improves the texture!

Never skip heat protectant.

On the rare occasion that I do use heat on my hair, the first thing I do is grab my heat protectant. You need to take the extra time to evenly distribute it through your hair so you can prevent damage. I currently use the It’s A 10 Miracle Leave-In. It’s absolutely my favorite hair product right now. No more crazy split ends!

Invest in a satin pillowcase.

If you want to be kind to your hair and feel like royalty, a satin pillowcase is a way to go! I remember getting my first satin pillowcase way before I even cared about taking care of my hair just because I love the way it felt.

Benefits of a satin pillowcase:

Less hair damage
Soothes frizzy hair
Shiny hair
Improves your skin too!

Trim, trim, trim.

I’m not the biggest fan of this tip but I do know that it’s actually beneficial and works. I trim my own hair at home because I know I won’t be getting too much cut off and it’s free! I’m not saying you should do this though, especially if the thought makes you uncomfortable. It’s just what I do. Cutting off any split ends every couple of months actually makes my hair look healthier right away and it continues to grow after.

Patience, my friend.

I use to try these tips and be mad when my hair didn’t grow down to my waist overnight. Getting your hair healthy and growing again is a process. My hair was severely damaged two years ago, and now its the healthiest it’s ever been. It might take a year or two but long and healthy hair is definitely possible!

If you’re currently going through it with your hair, I want you to remain positive and start implementing these tips. Your hair will be healthy again soon.

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My May Ipsy Bag | A Full Review

May 22, 2019 itsamandaburnett 5 Comments

Welcome back to my blog! This week has been crazy. I was hoping to have this post up last week but long story short, my computer was stolen. I will most likely make a YouTube video better explaining everything that happened. I’m just happy to be blogging again. Now let’s look at this month’s Ipsy bag!

On May 11th, I opened my mailbox to reveal my favorite pink package from Ipsy. This was more exciting than usual because it was a day before my birthday so it kind of felt like a birthday present!

The Bag:

Glitter heaven! This bag is my favorite bag I’ve received so far! I’m obsessed with all things sparkly so this bag is a dream. I usually put my collection of Ipsy bags under the sink for when I need a travel bag but this is way too pretty to just put aside. This will be sitting pretty on my counter full of my everyday products!

The 5 Products:

Nature Cartel Multi-Purpose Stick in GlowBal Awakening

When I first tried this product, I wasn’t too impressed. It’s a very subtle highlight with not too much pigment and I guess I was hoping for it to be more dramatic. If you’re wanting a subtle highlight, it is actually pretty. I also thought the tone would be pink because the product itself looks pink. Surprisingly, it’s a golden tone!

Alterna Haircare Bond Repair Leave-In Hair Protection Spray

I explained in my previous hair blog post that I don’t like to use heat on my hair so I thought I wouldn’t have a use for this product. Although, it’s getting warmer outside which could dry out our hair so I spray this when I’m going to be outside for long periods of time. It smells so good and makes my hair feel soft! It’s also vitamin-enriched so you can feel good about spraying this all over.

F.A.R.A.H Brush in 22E Shade & Blend

Brushes are always good to have and I’m loving the double ended brushes! As you can tell, I’ve been using this brush a lot already! I always end up packing these when I’m going on a trip. Two brushes in one – very convenient! The bristles are extremely soft and apply product beautifully.

Pixi by Petra H20 Skindrink

When I saw this product in my bag, I squealed. I absolutely love Pixi beauty, I even made a blog post about my Pixi collection. I’ve heard great things about this H20 Skindrink so I applied it and was pretty impressed! This contains aloe vera, green tea, and rosemary extract. It smells amazing and it made my face so smooth and soft. It felt truly hydrated! I can’t wait to order the full sized.

INMO Velveteen Dream Eyeshadow in Super Bass

I’ve been wearing this eyeshadow almost every day since I opened it up! It’s such a pretty sheer pink. It’s great for everyday wear. The texture is very silky and stays on the lids without creasing.

That’s my May Ipsy bag review! Overall, I’m very happy with everything that I got in my bag this month. Especially the bag itself! Again, I’m sorry this post is up so late. Things are starting to fall back into place. Thank you for your patience!

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