My Favorite Hand Cremes!

The weather is changing rapidly and dry and ashy hands are not acceptable. Ladies let's make sure we are treating our hands with some extra TLC as the weather gets colder.

I have some hand cremes that are my favorite. I like hand cremes that are thick and moisturizing, however not greasy and you don't have to apply every single time you wash your hands. And as a sidenote I love anything that has shea butter in it.

LOLLIA



Lollia Hand creme $8-$20

 I purchased this creme from Anthropologie a couple of months ago. I got the trial size tube for $8 just to see if I would like it and I loved it! They come in an array of fragrances all of which are intoxicating and very moisturizing for the skin. I like this one a lot and will be purchasing some of the small ones as stocking stuffers for the holidays.

KIEHL'S

Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve $20

I really like this hand cream a lot. Its very moisturizing but slightly more greasy than I would prefer. However it does last for  hours without having to reapply. It is minty in fragrance which I would prefer that it not be but if your hands are extremely dry you will get over it. A little pricey, but one dot does a lot and it lasts for a very long time. I bought the largest size to keep strictly in my purse and had it for over a year. I tend to use it only in the winter or when my hands are SUPER dry. Not for every day.

AHAVA

Ahava Mineral Hand Cream $17

The smell is amazing. It goes on lightly and really makes your hands feel like there is a little satin or silk glove over it. So moisturizing for the formula to be as sheer and non greasy as it is. I recommend this for every day all year use.

I'd love to know what your favorite hand creams are and why. Let me know!

No More Acrylic!

I've made the ultimate decision to henceforth and forever more fore go getting acrylic tips put on my nails. For years I have been getting my nails done with artificial tips and gel overlays. I used to be a pretty bad nail biter and thought if I had my nails done I can't bite them and I liked the clean look since my nails would often times look nibbled. (I know...not attractive at all) Although I wasn't biting my nails with the acrylic, I had to release my nervous energy somehow. And that led me to picking at my cuticles. (Also not a good look)

I feel like I became a slave to getting my nails done and at times it became pricey. I also didn't like how every time I decided to give my nails a breather the state of my nails was just down right ugly. There were multiple ridges in my nails, my nail beds became very tender and my nails were very weak and brittle. 

I honestly like the way naturally manicured hands look better than acrylic (no offense to anyone who has acrylic or any form of artificial tip on their nails) but I just always thought my nail bed was too small and it didn't look good on me. Well now that I don't bite my nails anymore I see my hands are much nicer than I thought. It will take some time to get my nails and cuticles where they need to be, but I'm really serious about it this time LOL. I don't want ugly hands, and besides, you never know when someone is going to put a ring on your finger! Gotta keep your hands ring ready ladies!

By making changes I'm saving quite a bit of money. Money that can add up to a bill that I have to pay or possibly being able to go out and have fun with my friends; which I have been forgoing lately to save money.  I will no longer pay for: manicures, pedicures, eyebrows. By deciding to these things by myself I will be saving at least $100 per month. That's money I could really use in my pocket right now. 

I don't plan on giving up these things forever. As of right now its mainly to save money. I will treat myself every once in a while and get pampered. Although I'm enjoying taking time out just to pamper myself, we all know sometimes its nice (and worth) having someone else do it for you so you can just sit there and relax.