ROOKIE2ROOKIE : Where do I start? Part 1

In the past couple of days i have been receiving questions via social media about my path so far, 

my career and how i have managed to get things done. 

In this section called "ROOKIE2ROOKIE" i want to touch base on the questions you have about anything and everything. It is called rookie to rookie because sharing with you my thoughts and journey doesn't make me an expert, however in the road to discovery i will be glad to help someone along the way. 

I got the opportunity to be part of a panel with PBA and BEACON  during NAHA and beauty week last week, it was amazing! I got to meet incredible beauty people and students on the road to success. It was very inspiring and since then as most of you promised...my email has been flooding with love mail but, also tons of questions about my career.

I've split up the content in two parts so I can answer the questions as I go along. 

Starting with the first question i get a lot...

"How do i get to do what you are doing? How did you get there?" 

I believe rather than wondering how to walk in someone else's shoes you REALLY need to ask

What is my passion? and  WHERE do i start?

It often hear i want to be LIKE so and so.... or i would like to OWN a salon like THIS ONE. 

if you think about it, that i a lot of pressure on yourself because you are building a path based on someone else's life not your own. 

You can put a lot of pressure on yourself because your path MAY NOT necessarily unfold like the person next to you. 

There is a lot of beauty in finding passion for what you believe in and making your path as you walk along.You might think you want to be an educator but your passion is photo styling..then maybe education isn't your main focus and its okay , pursue what makes your heart sing. 

The best way to start is to plan for short term goals and really great ones so you can work on attaining those first, this is the best way to find out what you are passionate about. I first thought all i wanted was to have my own salon, but the minute i explored taking clases, working for someone that teaches me etc my mind set changed. I wouldn't have known if i didn't put myself in a situation of exploring and learning.

Paul Mitchell School  student Hair Show 2011

WHERE DO I START? 

 lets start from the beginning. Start where you are right now.   if you are still in school: SHOW UP, BE PRESENT, GO THE EXTRA MILE and TAKE IT SERIOUSLY. 

 The moment you start school your career starts, you start building your brand and letting people know what you are about. 

I personally always did that extra activity, extra time, stayed late, took that really challenging color correction.. all the things other people didn't want to do. That built my brand as a student. 

It all starts where you are, the path might seem blurry and the road a little tricky but when you focus on the task at hand and do it right, it will take you to better places in the future. Don't take your school time for granted. Enjoy the place where you are because it is shaping you to become great at your craft. 

Hope this helps answer some questions and helps give you some relief if you are in this cosmo school frenzy every over achieving hair dresser sure goes through. 

We are all walking this path, might as well walk together and keep each other inspired. 

FOR MORE QUESTIONS LEAVE A COMMENT OF REACH ME VIA CONTACT ME PAGE 

radical skin!? Yes plz.

THE WEEKEND is here! 

well for most of you, for me i am working a full on week since last friday because i am taking a little vacation this upcoming week.

Some people do not consider it a vacation if you don't leave town...but in my case being at home with family, trying on different masks and having time to clear my head sounds like the perfect vacation to me. 

I want to share with you today what i consider one of the BEST exfoliating products I've come across in EVER and my companion for this vacation and probably always...

RADICAL SKIN CARE makes this beauties called "age-defying exfoliating pads" and let me tell you  if you are in your twenties ... you need to start defying age ! not just with white lies at the bar when you try to flirt with a cute college boy, but with some GOOD skin care. 

Let me tell you a few good facts about age defying-pore minimizing- skin brightening magic potion little pads. 

I have been using them for a few weeks and if you MUST know i will not review a product unless i have been using it enough to say LOVE it! anyway this past few weeks I've been using it at night time after my face cleaning routine and i must add that the first time i used them it burned a little and i realized it was because i was using an exfoliating cleanser. OUCH. don't make the mistake of exfoliating twice like smarty pants here did. I would recommend a gentle cleanser to remove makeup and dirty so you can later go over with the pads and do the deep cleanse. 

one tiny pad is responsible for removing dead skin cells as well as impurities. Their new technology of age defying agents and antioxidants deposits and concentrates on your skin while you sleep tightening your skin over night giving you an awesome morning glow! 

PLUS

it minimizes your pores! 

What that means to you? well that the smaller the pore the less chance for BLACK HEADS!

I had been having issues with my chin and nose area getting a little greasy during my period and well i found the solution, they also took care of that for me. 

so when i say magic potion you better believe it. 

I also want to mention i love this brand so much more because of the two sisters that found it

it all around GIRL POWER

Lucky for you this magic pads can be found at sephora or their own page at radical skin care 

Sunday Fuel Day

i know, i know its already TUESDAY but i thought there is really no harm in sharing

what my sunday ritual consists of and how i make it through the rest of the week.

in case you didn't know i spent TOO much time at Half price books and well…i do it every so often to just clear my mind and get inspired! So thats what i did this weekend. 

This haul of items i did this weekend has pretty much set the mood for my entire week. You know…what they say… cute things lead to another and then another. 

If you follow me on instagram you sure know my adventures on a daily basis…if you are not..then what are you waiting for?! 

what is your fuel day ritual? 

Reader Question Answered : Help! Frizz Ball ALERT!

So here's the thing we ALL deal with the frizz issue at some point of another. Some of us have curly hair, some straight and guess what...frizz is still an issue!

At some point in our lives our texture changes in fact it changes about 3 times in our existence and not to be alarmed it doesnt mean you are getting old..well maybe a little but not in a bad way.

Our hair changes texture with age and time. It also changes depending on our hormone levels and lifestyle changes.  It is always easy to blame it on the environment or your shampoo but realistically sometimes we just need to look deep at our body and understand the changes.

Here's a Few reasons why you hair might be giving you hell and how to tackle the issue:

1.  Age + Hormones : It is  completely normal to notice that your hair turned into something you are not used to and it frizzes more than it ever did. If your hair is straight and now has a subtle wave i recommend to change your shampoo to a hydrating shampoo.  It is important to always be attentive to how our hair behaves because it might just mean a change of texture that happens with the dreaded word "age" and we need to probably change shampoo, products and have a talk with our stylist. 
2. Humidity + Weather: Sometimes there is just too much moisture in the air. Even when your hair needs moisture the environmental moisture is not necessarily your best friend. For this type of weather i like to make sure i stick to my natural texture of hair. Using a hair serum  for styling and a moisture block hair spray to secure your style should be enough to keep your hair controlled. Also avoid taking long walks in the park if its terribly humid and you don't want your hair to frizz up!
3. Over processed + Lack of Protein: Often the hair tends to be all over the place because the chemical process it has gone through have destroyed or damaged the hair cuticle. Our hair cuticle is the main and most important part of our hair , since its responsible for shine and control. If the hair cuticle is open and unable to open or protect the hair you will get frizzy and unmanageable hair. The best tip if you have had chemical processes on your hair and it no longer wants to be caressed by the wind, Is to do a deep conditioner treatment preferably one that contains Keratin protein. Keratin protein is the most likely to our hairs chemical makeup which means it fills in the hair making it look smooth and makes that cuticle seal. 
4.  Lack of MOISTURE : The hair needs the right amount of moisture like i mentioned but not the environmental moisture or just water. Hair needs to be treated with a type of moisture that can be deposited into your hair. The easiest way to get this type of moisture is with a PROFESSIONAL shampoo system. By system i mean SHAMPOO + CONDITIONER. I cannot stress enough how important it is to condition the hair after shampooing it. Frizz a lot of times is caused by mix + match shampoo and conditioners. Most shampoos from the same brand and type tend to have same PH levels which allow the shampoo and conditioner to work at its best. I have been using Aveda products. AMAZING. Which ever brand you choose make sure you consult with your stylist before purchasing or you can always consult with me ! via CONTACT ME email.

This are the main reasons why hair tends to be frizzy and easy ways on how to correct the issue. If you give this a try and are still having issues you might need a good consultation with your stylist or ME. 

Questions or comments? Lets chat below! 

xo,

Cindilu 

ps. This post was requested by Alyssa. Hope it helps Alyssa !

Beauty Queen Says: Summer is at its peak, don't forget the sunscreen!

Summer is at its peak in August and with all the out door activities we need to keep in mind that are skin is taking all the damage. We need to protect it and there's no way around it , unless you are down to aging rapidly and sporting some wrinkles .(not cute) 

In my daily routine i make sure i have at least a face moisturizer that is at least a SPF of 50. I might sound like i'm exaggerating but when it comes to sun i really don't leave room for error.

Protecting your skin from UV rays on a daily basis can save you A LOT of hassle and money in the future. Your skin will never suffer the effects of dry skin, dark circles, uneven skin tone and most important skin related diseases like MELANOMA. 

I know sun tanning and laying out in the sun is kind of cute and makes you feel you are starring in your own scene from a California dreaming video, but the effects of over doing sun tanning can really be costly and damaging in the long run. 

I say protect the skin you are in for there is always awesome spray tans available !

>>  HOORAY FOR SUMMER  <<

What is your daily skin routine? any questions? 

do share on the box below!
 #lucky

xo,

Cindilu