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Best hair growth system
For me, dancing in the moonlight is feeling my best and feeling good about the health of my hair. No major hair loss was experienced after having my first baby, but after having my second, I noticed quite a bit. After connecting with other moms about their hair loss journey, and seeing a dermatologist, I still wanted a haircare system that worked for my fine, yet full hair to help strengthen and regrow it. Something I’ve never shared is that not only did I breastfeed both babies, but I breastfed them both until they were each 2 and a half years old.
The day Ogden, my first was born, that was it. Not only was I in love, but wanted to do whatever was best for him and whatever worked best for us together. Breastfeeding came natural, and so natural that I did it and loved the closeness between mother and baby that we had. When Livvy was born, I was still breastfeeding Ogden because I didn’t know how to quit, it was emotional, and I had already experienced mastitis, which was painful. On the day Olivia was born, the same natural closeness and bonding happened with her that had happened with my first.
After Livvy turned 3 at the end of 2020, she weaned naturally, and that’s when I experienced more hair loss than ever before. My hair was feeling weak and I noticed more breakage, so I started looking for a solution. Although the postpartum and breastfeeding hair loss journey is a process that is inevitable, I found Meaningful Beauty Age-Proof hair care system and after the first wash, have noticed such a difference in the look and feel of my hair in the strength, the shine, and over all volume. Hair care routines are as important as skin care routines and I’m so grateful I’ve found my heaven on earth, so look for me dancing in the moonlight just to show off my hair.
Check out my instagram @irisjoycorliss to see the reel for my new found hair care routine.
https://www.meaningfulbeauty.com
xx,
Iris
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Alka Glam Facial Mist
The picture above is a clickable link…feel free to click and read all about this amazing vitamin c and mineral spray. The best part about this magic mist is that you refill it when needed with filtered water to activate the obdo beads for up to a year.
Alka Glam Vitamin C and Mineral spray goes with me everywhere. Whether it’s vacation, staycation, backyard or long work day, I’ll always have a way to refresh and reset my makeup and face. -
Brows by The Ziba Beauty and Yours Truly.
Hey there! It’s been a minute since I’ve posted beauty stuff, but I’m back! So excited for this collab with The Ziba Beauty! My eyebrows have always been there, but not as full as I’d like them to be. I never really paid much attention in high school or even in my 20’s to my brows, but now that I’ve found this 4 piece brow set by The Ziba Beauty, I can’t quit the brow routine! Like I wake up excited to do my brows everyday.
The Ziba Beauty brow crayon I used is called “light”. It’s a dirty blonde color and perfect to build on if you want to go a little darker. The Conceal crayon is just that, an easy on concealer to just even out color on the brow bone and lid. The Hi-Lite Pearl is my FAVE, with it’s shimmery white hue to make more than the brow bone pop. Try the Hi-Lite pearl crayon in the corner of your eyes to make them pop, or the Cupid’s bow (upper lip line) to give the effect of fuller lips. Last but not least is the Finish Wax crayon and it’s so easy to keep hairs in their place.
If you are in SoCal, check out one of The Ziba Beauty locations near you for a full service salon for the Brows.
Below is the Brow tutorial I did:
XX,
Iris
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The Royal Tips & Tricks
One year ago today… I woke up at 4am on vacation, crawled into my mother in law’s giant cozy bed, while nursing and snuggling with a 6 month old baby Livvy to watch The Royal Wedding.
As a fan of Meghan Markle from her blog, The Tig, and loving the show Suits, mainly to see what her next look would be, I couldn’t wait to see what she would look like when we all caught that first glimpse of her as a bride.
What dress would she wear? A giant ball gown with lots of tulle and sparkles? Something more ethereal like a beaded cap sleeve old Hollywood style? I was sure her hair would be down and flowing or at least half up. What about her makeup? Would we see the “TA-DA” she describes as the wow factor? I was completely off…jaw dropped.
When I saw her in the car with her veil slightly covering her face, while waving to the crowds, I was giddy like a school girl. Her gown top…so modest, her hair…an up-do, and the most beautiful, natural makeup I had ever seen!
All I could think, was, “Who did her makeup?!” She was the most beautiful bride. Seeing her face, not covered with caked on makeup was a breath of fresh air. Meghan’s makeup was so natural, just the way our moms taught us when we first started wearing makeup, just enough to enhance your natural beauty.
Freckles and all, the world could see what she wanted us to see, her. Meghan told her dear friend, and makeup artist, Daniel Martin, she wanted to feel like herself. Thank you, Meghan for showing your true colors.
It was such a pleasure meeting Daniel at the Dior Backstage meet and greet last Friday. He has a gentle spirit, a kind demeanor, and when I sat down in his makeup chair to have my princess moment and ask him any beauty question I wanted, he gave some great tips and tricks.
Daniel says 3 items to always have handy in your purse are:
1.) Your favorite “no brainer” lipstick. This would be color that makes you feel the most “you”. Mine is Mary Kay’s Pink Parfait Nourishine lip gloss.
2.) Mascara, because it really opens up the face. Currently loving Mary Kay’s Ultimate mascara in black.
3.) Concealer because it can be used as foundation in a pinch. Mary Kay’s perfecting concealer in light ivory is amazing and Mary Kay’s cc cream in light to medium in spf 15 is my everyday go to.
Last but not least, I walked away with the best tip and trick from Daniel… I asked him what to do when you moisturize and then put on foundation only to see dryness instead of a dewy complexion?
“Mix your serums or moisturizers on your hand with the foundation or cc, bb creams or tinted moisturizers, and then pat into skin with fingers.” Daniel said.
Problems solved. I went home and tried this for Mother’s Day weekend and I could see the difference. My dull dry skin came to life, radiating the same dewy complexion we saw on Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex on her Royal Wedding Day.
Try this trick next time you feel the need for a youthful, dewy complexion.
xx,
Iris
