When you travel, how concerned are you about your hair? I don't know about you lovelies, but I don't want to worry about anything, beyond the good time I'm having when I'm on vacation. So, I try to carefully select beauty products to pack that can take the worry out of doing my ...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 don't know about you, but when fall rolls around I find myself with a serious time shortage. Between all the back to school mania, new sports and activities to get to, this mama is busy with a capital B. And while I definitely like to feel put together when I leave the house, I ...read more
Binders. Backpacks. Pencils. Glue. The kids are ready for that first day of school! Woohoo! But between the lunch snacks and school supplies, there’s one more important item to make sure to throw into your back-to-school shopping basket: lice prevention. Every year more than 12 ...read more
Do you remember the first time you went away to summer sleepaway camp? I can still picture it. I was 10, maybe 11 and it was one of the first times - and definitely the longest time! - I'd be sleeping away from my parents - a whole week. According to the American Camp ...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
Taking care of your hair in the summertime is just as important as taking care of it in the winter. Just like with your skin, your tresses might not be quite as dry in the warm weather months as they are in the winter, but that doesn't mean you should let your hair care slide. In ...read more
Being that we live in Florida, my kids pretty much live in swimsuits all summer long. Whether they're going for a dip in the pool, splashing around in the surf or simply running through an old fashioned sprinkler, they're all about getting wet. Haha! So, we have a healthy ...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
Anyone with long hair knows how important it is to use the right products to take care of those tresses, but good hair care goes beyond products. The process is important too! Since so many of our tweens rock long locks like their mamas, we though it would be a good idea to share ...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
I'm sharing my top styling tips for girls with long hair. Both my girls have long hair--they love the look, but HATE the brushing. Yes, they want the trends they see on their favorite shows and on social media--braids, ponytails, buns--but they fuss over styling sessions. These ...read more
I have two kids with two very different heads of hair. My son has a glorious curly mane that I literally hate to have cut...While my daughter, on the other hand, is still working on growing her tresses past a pixie. Haha! So, hair care is very important in my house. Not only are ...read more
We do love our makeup, here at The Shopping Mama... Eye shadows, bronzers, lipsticks, and liners--we don't discriminate. But beauty booty with a conscience? Now that's a cause we can get behind! April is Earth Month and we're highlighting a few fabulous products that are good ...read more
Last week we shared some Winter Skincare Essentials for Busy Moms because we all know the dry, cold weather wreaks havoc on our skin. The dry air, cold temperatures and wind gusts also negatively impact our hair. We're happy to share some great Winter Hair Care Tips from Aveda's ...read more
A quick solution to cover up your gray in between coloring. Color Wow is a powder that applies easily to dry hair. We show you how this beauty treatment is used and give you tips for making your color last. This beauty video is informative and gives an insider look at this ...read more
We're sharing samples of the new Nexxus Youth Renewal products. I've been testing this shampoo, conditioner and elixir this summer. As I've been training for triathlons, I've been a little rough on my hair. My hair has been tugged into ponytails and twisted into swim caps. I ...read more
A few weeks I had the chance to have to learn more about the latest product line from John Frieda. A renowned brand in the hair care segment, I learned more about their new Luxurious Volume Line as well as how we can all keep our color longer thanks to their Colour Protecting ...read more
The last thing I want my hair to look like is New York Streets. But one of the first things I'm happy to do is wash it with New York Streets. I know. I'm confusing. You aren't the first person to think that. New York Streets has had a boutique line of high performance style ...read more
