My New Role Discovering Made in the USA Beauty Product's!

I am the new Beauty Editor for USA Love List.  I join the site's founder Sarah and Fashion Editor Jill.  Here is what USA Love List is all about.

• Telling you about the very best of Made in the USA products. 
• Making it easy for you to find them and recommend them to your friends. 
• Encouraging you to ask for them in stores and from the companies you want to do business with.

Rest assured this is not a radical approach to shopping or political crusade.

A word from the founder about what we are not about...
"We are not going to tell you to buy something you don't love, just because it is made in the USA. Likewise, we are not going to tell you you shouldn't buy something you want or need simply because it is made elsewhere. Sounds groovy enough, but to be honest, it can get sticky too. In this global market, sometimes it is hard to pin down where some things come from. Some products are assembled in the United States with parts made elsewhere. Many companies make some products in the United States but not all.  And often, it is very hard to find clear information on where something is made at all.  It is our simple intention to recognize companies for the efforts they take to support American workers and communities. We will research and contact and post information as we are able to gather it, hopefully saving you effort along the way. But if you have concerns or information to share about any product on this site please, by all means, contact us directly and we will thank you for it."

My goal at USA Love List is to provide the readers and consumers with information and current trends about beauty products made in the USA.  At Amarie Beauty my goal is to continue to share tricks of the trade as an Esthetician.  That means more DIY routines, product information and how to's are coming.

Thank you for your support and I hope you take some time to peek at my new venture.  Today we are looking at some of the big names in beauty and some products they manufacture right here in the USA... check it out, it's easier to support American workers than you might think!

Quick Fuller Looking Lips | Tip Off Tuesday

Add a little dab of highlighter to the bottom middle of your lower lip to create a fuller looking lip.

Suave Dry Shampoo

I was not a fan of the first dry shampoo I tried.  It left my hair with a powdery and damp feeling.  With all the buzz about it extending the life of blow outs and giving great volume I did not want to settle with one and done.  Suave was promoting their new line, Suave Professionals at the time so that was it.

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Redemption for dry shampoo it was.

• absorbed the extra oils without clumping them together, making it stringy or damp
• made volumizing easy
• lightly scented
• priced at less than $3 dollars

Suave Dry Shampoo works as directed, better than expected and my favorite feature is the volume it gives.  I use it for that purpose alone if my hair is exceptionally flat on any given day.

To use it for adding volume only use very little being careful to spray it the recommended 10 inches away from your hair.  Let it set for it minute, comb through and style away.

Timeless Trend | Nautical Fashion

Timeless Trend | Nautical by amariebeauty featuring a glitter nail polish

Nautical fashion is classic and timeless.  You can wear it as it was traditionally styled or borrow elements and mix them with current trends. 

The most recognizable nautical piece is the navy and white stripes.  Simple, stylish and easily matched to many colors and styles. 

The most versatile piece in nautical wear is the wide leg trouser.  Dress them up or down or wear to work.

wide leg trouser by amariebeauty featuring a boyfriend blazer

Try Cat Eyes | Tip Off Tuesday

Cat eyes are fun way to play up your eyes and change up your look dramatically.  To try cat eyes use a liquid liner with a thin brush.  That will give you the most precise control over the size and angle of the line you create.

Keep liquid foundation handy.  A dot of that on the end of qtip makes the perfect eraser for eye makeup mistakes.  Read that tip here.

Cat Eyes by amariebeauty featuring cat sunglasses
 

Hair Health for Thin Hair and Hypothyroidism

Last week the Share the Beauty series started off with favorite hair tools and this week it's all about hair health. 

THIN HAIR SOLUTIONS

I have thin hair.  I have an under active thyroid which is usually treated with a daily pill but occasionally it gets out of wack even with that.  Hair loss is one of the problems.  I lost about a quarter of my hair during my last phase of out of wackness so as it fills back in I need to protect what I have left.  Oh and if that is not enough of a pain the medicine used to regulate Hypothroidism can also contribute to hair loss when used long term. 

I use sulfate free shampoo to eliminate some of the extra chemicals in traditional shampoo and treat my hair gently. 

Renpure Organics Volumizing Shampoo is my daily shampoo.
It does not strip my hair of all moisture therefore making it resistant to damage and breaking, I lose much less hair with this as my primary shampoo.  Hair styles hold better and are easier to style when your hair is not squeaky clean a.k.a striped.  I get good volume using just this shampoo, a round brush and my hair dryer.


Occasionally, less than every 2 weeks and depending on how many products I have used, I do need to clarify my hair with a traditional shampoo or it gets the greasy look. 

I also use Evening Primrose Oil to promote the regrowth of healthy hair and protect the fragile hair I have.  This most definitely slowed the rate at which my hair was falling out and I am having faster re-growth with the addition of this supplement as opposed to when I did not use it.

Visit the link below for lots more beauty info. 

A Little Bit of Green

Green by amariebeauty featuring green jewelry

St Patrick's Day by amariebeauty featuring a green clutch

If you want to throw a little something festive together without going full on Leprechaun, just accessorize with green. 

See more fashion at the Blonde Episodes by clicking the link below.     

Tribal Nail Art | Pictorial

1. Apply coral color all over.  This one was compliments of Mom2Memphis&Ruby.
2. Add 2 coats of gold nail polish as a side stripe.
3. Make tiny connected triangles using a nail art brush in black polish.
4. Connect the triangles with a solid line across the bottom using the same black.
5. Connect the triangles across the top.
6. Using a nail art brush in green make three dots above each triangle and diagonal slants in the opposite corner.
7. Alternate black lines with the bright green ones from step 6.

I love nail art but my attention span runs thin.  That is why the ring finger design is perfect, not just for the tribal design but any design.  It doesn't take all day and it isn't as busy as a pattern on every finger.  Win, win.

This is my first pictorial so please share any feedback you have via comments or inbox.  I have some fun how to's coming up and want to know how you would like to see them?

Try these tips next time you are doing your own manicure to make it look better and last longer.

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Bigger, more detailed tutorial?
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Loving tribal prints?  Check out yesterday's post for some wearable looks.

A Little or a Lot. Tribal Print

Add it to your basic wardrobe with accessories or shoes. Wear a big, bold tribal print all over.  If you like it, try it some how. All styles pieces below are less than $45 and as low as $8.50. 

Tribal Print by amariebeauty featuring wedge sandals

Check back tomorrow for a simple tribal nail art pictorial.

Tip Off Tuesday: Best Prep for Self Tanner

I realize exfoliation is clearly highlighted on the directions of self tanning products...but do you want an advantage?

A dry physical exfoliation is the best way to prep the skin for even coverage.  You will need a body mitt or body brush.  That's it, no fancy product required.

1. Smooth over your entire skin with a brush or mitt to loosen up the dead skin cells.
2. Rinse off in the shower keeping your skin free from oils and other products.

Pay extra attention to any excessive dry patches, your elbows and knees.