Ulta Cosmetics Salon ,Lip Balm

Good Evening, I hope you had a nice weekend. 

My Monday at work went by quickly. Then, it was off to Ulta to try out their Salon. I had a coupon for a cut and color. I wanted to get my hair back to it's natural color. Bye Bye golden highlights. Hello Elvira , with a Raven head 'o hair!! When it got to that uncomfortable, "OK I am not going to argue with my hairdresser" point, about whether or not it's my natural color, I just kept my mouth shut. Four hours ( yes FOUR ) later, I have shiny jet black hair, and a smooth , pore extracted face. While I processed I took advantage of the Special they had for Express Dermalogica Facials. That was the highpoint of my experience. I have had facials before but never extractions. It hurts, but it's worth the pain. The whole time she worked her magic, there was a fancy steam machine blowing moist warm air on my face. It opened my nasal passages too and proved to be a nice treat on this rainy Cincy evening. There are several facial types to choose from, the regular price is 20$ for 20 min., but now it's only 10$ . What a steal. All in all, it was a decent trip. Megan, the stylist said  my color would fade, and the hair trim looks OK. I have a feeling I will be back to see Sheree, the Esthetician for another skin smoothing treatment. I can't believe the junk she pulled from  my face. She showed me(!) Gross.


Lips. I know women who are more lip balm obsessed than I, but at bedtime, I need something thick and rejuvenating, and I tend to be hard core about it. I had been using Clinique Super Balm ( All Star!!) for years. After my last tube finished, I didn't buy another one. I ended up getting a Burts Bee's Super Gloss something or other. It didn't fit the bill. It's thin and slippery. I need that thick, moisturizing feeling. Envelope my lips in a thick gel type of feeling. I may have found a winner. Crabtree & Evelyn Lip Butter. It comes in a tube and I paid 9$ for it at a Gift shop. I chose citrus cream and honey. They also had mint and a dessert type of flavor. 
The first four ingredients are = Shea Butter, Castor Oil, Lanolin and Bee's Wax.
It's thick and rich and so far it's done it's job. It also  doesn't hurt that I am a sucker for pretty packaging. :)

It's going to rain again tomorrow, so get your SHINE on!