How busy are you? SO busy right? I get it. It's the stage of life we're in. We're officially time crunched moms and we need tips and tricks that will help us navigate life as seamlessly as possible. Sometimes a game changing tip could be something as simple as an easy hairstyle. ...read more
Who wants to see 3 easy braids for summer? I knew you would. And they couldn't come at a better time. Am I right? This has been one of the hottest summers I can remember... And it's just getting started. Oh boy! Thanks to the brutal heat I've found myself living in shorts and ...read more
Blow-outs are my jam. When a blow-dry bar opened five minutes from my house, I popped a bottle of champagne, booked standing Monday morning appointments, and kissed my savings goodbye. Yeah, getting your hair professionally blown-out and styled can easily become an expensive ...read more
I am super excited to say: I will never again go to the salon to have my hair colored... Don't get me wrong, I'm not going back to the dark side. The whole black roots, blond ends, pale skin thing is not working for me. It's more gothic than glam (on my head, at least), and not ...read more
I'm always skeptical about beauty products with big promises. That's why we have our "Beauty Testing Labs" here at Momtrends. We try all the gadgets and gizmos and lotions and jellies so that other moms don't have to waste time and or money chasing trends that don't work. Since I ...read more
It's true that beauty comes from within... But if you're a mom getting less than six hours of sleep each night, that shining beacon of beauty deep within your soul isn't going to cut it. You need help in the form of products: skin care essentials, makeup must-haves, and ...read more
Once upon a time in my twenties I had an envy-worthy mane. It was super thick, grew ridiculously fast, and held a curl like nobody's business. My hubs affectionately called it the jungle. Well, fast forward a decade, and my tresses aren't quite what they once were. My hair is ...read more
If there's one thing the ladies of Momtrends all agree on, it's this: you can't beat a good professional blowout. (For the record, we agree on lots of other things too... i.e. rosé all day.) Still, the blowout trumps all... Though our individual hair color, length, and texture ...read more
If there is one is one beauty look that you can always count on to make a serious statement, it's great looking hair. Sport a fabulous mane and you can spend less time on your face. Hey, this mama is busy with a capital B and I don't always have time to do my hair AND my makeup ...read more
When it comes to getting softer hair the key is always moisturizing it. The drier and courser your hair is, the harder it is to achieve the soft feel you're after. And with dry winter weather on its way, it's going to get even harder. I'm not just talking about soft, sleek ...read more
I love the Fall and Winter seasons, but it can do some serious damage to my hair. Those winds wreak havoc on my long locks and it forces me, at times, to pull them into a boring ponytail. Instead of going for an elastic, try pinning your tresses back with bobby pins. There are so ...read more
I was a big supporter of the "statement" pieces. The rings, the necklaces, even the earrings got super intricate and larger than life. While some of those baubles still charm me (I'm still a lover of statement ear crawlers), the simpler, more dainty and personal gems are what is ...read more
I'm a no-shampoo convert. I need the best dry shampoo I can find. Since 2008, I've cut way back on shampooing. It's no accident that this coincided with having my second child. I simply had less time for beauty rituals. But there was a bonus to letting the shampooing go...I ...read more
I am super guilty of not getting my hair cut regularly. I have so many appointments throughout my week that scheduling a trim hardly seems like time or money well spent. But then I see my split ends and realize my hair looks pretty awful, no matter how much I curl it or ...read more
When I do any kind of heat styling I like to apply a heat protectant first. I have colored hair, so not only do I want to protect my hair from heat damage, but I want to preserve the color for as long as possible too. To do that I turn to a product that is specifically formulated ...read more
I’m jealous of my son’s hair color… He’s got the most gorgeous blond locks. Seriously, I’d pay good money for that hue. I do pay good money for it. “Give me the 'Grant'—and throw in a few subtle low lights!” His shaggy cool-dude surfer-inspired “do” is pretty amazing too. I ...read more
As we age, our tresses do too. Once upon a time I had a jungle of a mane with nary a grey hair in sight. Times change. Bwah! Now that I'm in my thirties, I've lost some of the volume I once had and those pesky little greys have definitely found me. And I bet I'm not the only ...read more
Little girls love accessories: bows and headbands to name a few. But they are also notorious for losing them. I remember buying my friend's daughter a gorgeous handmade hairband (pretty pricey one, too) that she loved---but also lost about 2 hours later. Lesson learned. As part ...read more
I'm a big sports fan, but never at the expense of looking cute. Sometimes it's hard to find flattering women's sportswear that won't break the bank. Luckily for us sporty girls, Forever 21 has come to the rescue with adorable NBA shirts, hoodies, and even fitted dresses with your ...read more
When it comes to washing my hair...I'm lazy. I mean really lazy. My mane is not overly oily, so I can get away with putting several days in between my washings. And that definitely happens if I've had a professional blowout. Mama wants to make it last. Haha! Even though my hair ...read more
Time. It's always fleeting as a mother, right? There are never enough hours in the day. The kids grow up too fast. And I swear I laugh every time, I can't find thyme in my spice rack (how can it happen every single time?? Message received, universe.) So I was of course intrigued ...read more
Two weeks after my first child was born, I went to my trusty salon stylist and requested the ultimate cliche: a bob. I wanted my hair short, blunt, and fuss-free. Truth was: It was a small miracle I managed to brush my teeth most mornings. But my hair? Um, so not a priority. I ...read more
I love a good massage. I’m all about keeping up with regular manis and pedis. And Soul Cycle is an indulgence I absolutely hate to love and love to hate… But if I had to pick one feel-good, look-good “me-time” luxury in life... one ultimate pampering guilty pleasure... and one ...read more
I don't wear makeup to the beach... It's hot and sweaty and salty, and that can easily translate to smudgy foundation, runny eyes, and messy mascara. I want my skin to breathe when I'm sunning on the sand (slathered in SPF, of course). And so, generally speaking, I avoid my ...read more