Voluminous Natural Curls with Diffuser + Review

Hello my Bondbeautys,

Today I thought I would bring my niece to show you how to create some beautiful voluminous natural curls! I am doing this with a Curly Co Diffuser. I am actually super impressed with this diffusers. I have used several different ones in the past but this is the first time I use one that is:

A. Universal

B. Collapsable

C. Made of soft plastic rather than hard plastic

So I have a full video tutorial & review on this product (below); but I thought I would also chat and tell you about it here on my blog!

So lets get down to the basics , what is a diffuser exactly?

Its a attachment to your blow dryer that helps you dry your hair in a way that reduces frizz. It is made for curly hair and it gives you volume and helps your define your curls. I absolutely love diffusers I have been using them ever since I was in high school! Lets see what that looked like for a second..

So now that we saw some curly pictures of me lets see how awesome my nieces hair turned out after she used the diffuser.

So here are some tips on how to do this:

Use hair product whether it is curl cream, mousse, or gel. If you touch your hair without product it will only add frizz!
Never leave the blow dryer on one spot for too long , don’t forget its still a hot tool.
Always push upwards to add the most volume when using the diffuser.

Here is the simple steps that we did to achieve this hairstyle:

Apply mousse + Hair Oil to your hands mix together, then apply to your hair.
Start diffusing on Level 3 on Warm setting (to help reduce hair damage )
Put your hair gently into the diffuser then push the diffuser up towards your scalp
hold for a couple of sec then repeat all over your hair
Add more Product & continue to diffuse
Then put the setting on cold and diffuse one last time
Then apply hair spray or any other hair product you choose & your done!

My hair is really damaged from all the bleach I have been doing so my hair has lost lots of its curl but this is how it looks after I diffuse it!

Pros & Cons to this Diffuser:

Easy to store
Well Made & because of the material is less likely to break when dropped
reduces frizz & adds volume
really dries your curls fast!!!! (It took my niece about 5 to 10 min to dry her whole entire hair!! WHAT!
Its universal so it fits on all hair dryers
The Diffuser head is big so it fits lots of hair!
It turns with your head thanks to the collapsable capabilities
Only cost $14.99 (I do get compensated if you use this link , if you choose not to just look it up on amazon Curly Co Diffuser )

If your more of a visual learner like I am here is the video tutorial

Soon I will be doing a how to get defined curls without heat so make sure to subscribe with you email, its absolutely free!!

Queen of Hearts Halloween Makeup Tutorial

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Hello my Bondbeautys,

I decided to start October off right by doing a Halloween Tutorial for you! Today Im showing you how to create this unique Queen of Hearts look. Honestly if I was her and I was evil, this is how I would do my makeup. Make sure to scroll all the way to the end to see a full video tutorial.

I really wanted to do a black smoked out eye look. Nothing says evil like a smokey eye. I also really had to incorporate the classic heart lips! Here are a full list of products that I used and where to find them. (All of these links I do receive compensation for so if you do not want to use them, then feel free to look up each product yourself)

Products Used:

Elf 100 Eyeshadow Palette (any eyeshadow palette with a tan, red & black will do )
Imagic Flash Palette
Jordana 12 hr made to last eyeshadow pencil Stay on Black
Bh Cosmetics Lashes Foxy
L’OREAL Infallible Pro Matte Foundation 105
NYC Loose Powder
Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Eraser Primer
Wet N Wild Color Icon Lip Pencil Berry Red
Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit Moon Child Pink Heart
Bh Cosmetics Liquid Lipstick Muse
ELF Lip Color Natural
Ulta Blush Flush
Hard Candy Strobing mix in drops
L’OREAL True Match Concealer
Elf Eyebrow Pencil
LA Girl Pro Concealer Natural
Tart Amazonian Clay Bronzer Park Ave Princess
LA Colors Liquid Eyeliner
BH Cosmetics Pro Beauty Sponge

(Full Tutorial in the video below)

TIPS:

Apply your eyeshadow first (this illuminates fall out & illuminates the chance of messing up your face makeup)
Apply a Black Eyeshadow Pencil, or Cream Product first then a black eyeshadow on top for a intense black look (like shown in the picture)
Any Cream products or eyeliners will work you don’t have to have the flash palette! (You can even use the same lip liner you used for the lips, for the eyes!)
Have FUN!

Here is the Full Tutorial showing you step by step how to achieve my exact look!

So what other halloween tutorials should I do? What are you going to be for halloween? Let me know in the comments!!!

Im so excited for this holiday season I love halloween and I have some fun tutorials planned so make sure to subscribe & check out my social media!

The Dollar Tree Makeup Challenge by Bondbeautyful

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Hello my Bondbeautys,

Today I am doing the Dollar Tree Makeup Challenge! Basically you can only use makeup from the Dollar Tree to create a look! I decided to do something out of the ordinary and fun. For some reason my favorite fruit of the moment is watermelon so I decided to do a watermelon inspired look! I have been doing more editorial type of makeup pictures lately on my Instagram and so I thought why not on youtube?

Here is the whole challenge video for you to see for yourself how it turned out! It was definitely very difficult, but as you can see from the Instagram pictures it worked out great!

If your not subscribed to my youtube SUBSCRIBE! It is completely free and easy! I love posting up makeup videos and I regularly post 3 up a week! Here are how the pictures turned out on Instagram!

What do you think? Should I do more tutorials where I show you how to do my Instagram editorial style looks? Let me know in the comments!

How to make short lashes look longer

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Hello my Bondbeautys,
Im excited to talk to you today about some tips & tricks to making your lashes appear longer! This is honestly my mascara/ lash routine!
These steps are so simple and they just take a little longer than just applying regular mascara; but they truly make all the difference! I have a full video for those who are visual learners so check it out down below!

Step 1: Apply a lash serum before bed. The one I use is the Newyorkbiology Lash & Brow Serum. All you need to do is apply to lash line every night before bed. This helps your natural lashes actually grow and thicken! (it really works!)

Step 2: Curling your lashes! There is a trick to this guys. First , use a good lash curler. Mine is from ELF it only cost me $2 but it still is amazing! It fits my eye shape well and doesn’t tug lashes! It also has a beautiful even curl. I like to curl my lashes 3 times before applying mascara. The first two times I curl it straight on and the third I will bend the curler upwards so it is at a 90 degree angle to my cheek! (See video for demo)

Step 3: MASCARA I love using a Fiber Mascara to really get my lashes looking thicker & longer! The mascara I love for this is the Limelight mascara. Unlike other fiber mascaras this one has enough product to really adhere the fibers onto your lashes. I don’t have any problems with the fibers being loose or flaking off into my eye! (And I have sensitive eyes) This one has really made a difference (full review on this mascara coming soon)

So I apply 3 thin coats of mascara. I know it seems like a lot but it really isn’t! You can do just 2 if you want. The last coat is the key to making your lashes look longer though! On the last coat you are just going to dab at the very tips of your lashes so that the fibers can really grab the tips making them look noticeably longer!

Step 4: Last curl your lashes one more time once your mascara is completely dry! This is where you need to be careful not to break your lashes or tug any out! Its so important to wait until your lashes are DRY! Then when curling make sure to only have curl them DO NOT clamp down all the way!

TIPS: MAKE sure to slowly clamp down & release when using a lash curler so as not to pull any lashes out!

Here is the full video with demo footage so you can really see how I do it! I hope you enjoy!
https://youtu.be/MM4tjE1b2BU
So Now YOU TELL ME.. What is your favorite mascara? I love seeing your comments so make sure to give me mascara suggestions below! Also share & subscribe its FREE and you will get posts sent right to your email!

New York Biology Anti Aging Eye Gel Review

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Hello my Bondbeautys,

Today Im doing a review on the New York Biology Eye Gel. Im going to be talking about pros, cons, price, where to buy & does it actually work. (I was sent this product for free to review but I always give my 100% honest opinion)

(Review Video Below)

So what does the company claim exactly?

New York Biology Eye Gel has the Power to Aggressively Fight Aging Like No Other in Its Class!

This Eye Cream Deeply Nourishes and Hydrates Your Skin with its Powerhouse of Nutrients.Suitable for any age and skin tone, and for both men and women.

Some of the Benefits Include:

– Reduces the appearance of puffiness and fine lines around the eyes.

– Has the power to transform your look and boost your confidence.

– Helps rebuild cells, firms skin and repair wrinkles without dermabrasion or other expensive treatments.

– Hydrates and Firms your skin leaving a youthful looking appearance.

Price? $25.50

Where to buy? Amazon Prime Here

Does it work? Yes , does reduce wrinkles and fine lines that are caused by lack of hydration in that area. I use to have wrinkles and fine lines under my eyes as well as on my forehead. I noticed a big difference after using this for about 30 days.(see pics below)

Before:

(these are all unedited photos)

After:

Pros & Cons:

Pro#1 Hydrates Skin
Pro #2Reduces Puffiness (gives a cooling effect feels nice)
Pro#3 absorbs into skin rather than sitting ontop
Pro #4 Gel like formula is neither stick, greasy or oily
Pro#5 doesn’t effect the wear time of your makeup
Pro#6 can be used day or night, out in the sun or under makeup
Pro #7 Packaging makes it possible to really measure and control how much product your pump out
Pro #8 you only need a pea size and it is enough for both eyes

How to apply?

* You can apply this morning or night or both!

I wash my face
I pump a pea size into my hand and dab it around the under eye area, my eye lid, & in the middle of my eyes. Basically all around the eyes. (this can also be applied on the face if you so choose)
Then I continue and apply my day moisturizer & makeup

I am so impressed with this New York Biology Eye Gel. I feel Like often times we apply so many serums & moisturizers to our face but skip our eyes. We do this for two main reasons: First, because we don’t want our eyelids to get oily(so that our eyeshadow lasts) & second we do not want our eyeshadow or concealer to crease. The great thing about this is that it will absorb into your skin and it won’t leave any tackiness. * If your skin feels tacky or sticky after using this then you applied way to much! Here is my full review video, which includes before & after .

I have been so into skin care lately, Im starting to realize the big benefits you get from taking care of your skin. I hope this was helpful and taught you a little bit about a difference that a skin care product can do for you! Let me know your thoughts have you tried this? if not what eye cream do you use?

Pure d’or Hair Line + Argan Oil Review

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Hello My Bondbeautys,

Today I am bringing to you a review on the Pura d’or shampoo & conditioner + argan oil. This is an organic product, which means no harsh chemicals, no parabens & no sulfates. I will be talking about pros & cons, price, where to find, does it work, and is it worth the buy.

Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo: $24.99

Pros & Cons-

Organic
No Paraben
No Sulfates
No Harmful Chemicals
Revives Dull Damaged Hair
Leaves hair feeling & looking Smooth
Decreases Frizz
Prevents hairloss (by replenishing nutrients that have been lost, prevents hairloss of hair that falls out because of not having enough nutrients)
Cleans hair without drying it
Smell Eucalyptus (Con for me I don’t like that smell)
Smell doesn’t last very long (con: so if you only use shampoo, for example men, it will not smell like this for very long)

Healing Conditioner: $24.99

Pros & Cons

Hydrates Hair
Seals Split ends & Helps heal them
Moisturizes scalp (Gets rid of flakiness)
Smells Lavender & Vanilla
Softens & adds shine to the hair
Makes your hair look healthier after 1 week!

Here is a full more detailed review..

Purad’or Argan Oil $24.99

Pros:

Pure, Natural & Organic
Good for all skin types (If oily use as night treatment 1 drop) (if dry add into foundation, or 2drops before bed , or 1 drop before foundation application)
Very versatile (ends of hair, face, skin)
Doesn’t change the wear time of my foundation
hydrates & conditions
reduces frizz & split ends
Makes hair look shinier
Makes skin look & feel soft and healthy

I absolutely have fallen in love with this Argan Oil I use it in so many different ways. I have added it to my day & night routine. To see how & learn more about why I love this and how to use it check out the video below.

You can find them:

Target
Rid Aids
Walgreens
CVS
Drugstore.com
Pura d’or website
Kmart
Ulta

Is it worth the buy? Yes I think so , I really did notice a difference right away. I felt like it was actually doing something for my hair. It was nourishing & making it healthier. Organic shampoo & conditioners are not easy to find and this one is a great option that you can find almost anywhere.

Let me know what you like from Pura d’or? Whats your favorite hair or skin care product? Comment down bellow lets get a conversation going!!

June Favorite Makeup Products

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Hello my Bondbeautys,

I am so excited to share with you some of my favorite hair, skin & makeup products for this past month. I love doing these kinds of posts because then you have a chance to see products that have truly not only worked for me but that I am personally in love with. (video below to see all products)

Pura d’ or Hairless prevention therapy shampoo & healing conditioner (find at target cvs Rite Aid) This shampoo & Conditioner are organic which means Chemical Free,Paragon free, sulfate free & Gluten free. They are very healthy for your hair. Your hair will not only look healthier & shinier but also feel like it.
Pura d’or Argan Oil I have dry to normal skin. Sometimes my foundation looks cakey on certain parts of my face. It looks like makeup sits on top of my skin rather than blending into my skin. This makes my makeup look un natural . To fix this I add this oil to my foundation (two drops) or just to my face before foundation. It really gives me a natural looking flawless face. The makeup sits so nicely onto of it and helps it really blend into my skin.
Dauphines of New York Headband : This headband is perfect for this summer time. Its so hot in Arizona and its nice to keep your hair out of your face. So this headband is useful and cute all at the same time! I used for the 4th of July and loved it!
(Find it at Anthropologie)
Yuer er Gong Zhu Eyelashes : Love these lashes they are glam but look natural all in one. I love these for dates or even everyday. ( I have a giveaway going on so make sure to check out that video too down below. Im giving away these lashes!)
Ittse Eyeshadow Golden Gate : I am so obsessed with this eyeshadow , this is the eyeshadow I used in multiple of my 100 days of makeup pictures. (over on my Instagram)

Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation 220 This foundation is such a great matte foundation. Even with my dry skin it still looks great! I also love to mix the Argan Oils in with this particular foundation. It turns this matte foundation into a natural finish foundation, that just looks fresh and perfect.
Wet N Wild Brushes: Great affordable brushes , super soft and do not shed.
Wet n Wild To reflect Shimmer Palette Boozy Brunch: My favorite Highlight of the moment. Such an unexpected find!
Wet n Wild Mega goo contouring Palette Dulce de Leche: I have been using and abusing this contour palette. I love the contouring shade in here it is a neutral which makes it more wearable and it looks beautiful.
Amazon Brush Egg : This is such an amazing find. It helps clean your brushes just as good as the brush cleaning mats except it is 1/10th of the price. Only 2 bucks , such a steal!
Wet n Wild Color Icon Blush Apri-cot in the Middle: This is a perfect natural blush that goes with any makeup look. So it is perfect for everyday or for special occasions. The reason I like this so much is because it doesn’t take away from your look. Its a no brainer blush.
Bella Pierre Cosmetic Mineral Blush Desert Rose This blush is a beautiful light pink. Another blush that goes with any look but especially blue looks! I love it with a blue smokey eye . (shown in the picture below)

Be a Bombshell Smooth Criminal Powder: Since I have dry skin I have to be so careful when choosing a powder. I can easily turn into a cakey mess. So I have been loving this powder to set my under eye concealer! It smooths the area out with out drying it out.
Wet n Wild Highlighting Pen Posing Nude & A Happy Medium: These pens are so great for highlighting. They are also great for adding to other concealers. Specially hard to work with concealers tend to work better with this concealer.
LA girl Pro Concealer Natural: This concealer is such a great alternative to the MAC Pro long wear concealer. It is not as thick and full coverage but it is definitely so good! I use it for under the eye and it is perfect. I also highlight with it around the face.
Sally Hansen Gel Shine 3D Top Coat: Are you looking for a super shiny top coat that makes it look like you came from the salon? Well I finally found a incredible top coat at the drugstore! This one is so great , it makes my nail polish last longer & looks shinier than any other top coat! Love, Love , Love!

ELF Acne Fighting Gel: This gel really surprised me. It didn’t magically make my acne go away but it helps my blemishes get smaller and start to go away. Its amazing and I am so surprised. I will wash my face before bed and apply it after. Then in the morning my blemishes will be ten times smaller and look a lot better than the day before. This is my secret weapon to beautiful looking skin.
NYC Lip liner Bare: Perfect lip liner to pair up with your nude lips!
Wet n Wild Velvet Matte Lipcolor Looking for Truffle: Such a velvety soft matte lip color! So amazing and this shade is a cooler nude and I love it. So in style right now!
NYX Butter Gloss Eclair: These butter glosses are just that buttery! This color looks so great topped over light pink type of nude lipsticks. (shown below)

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream Stockholm: This has been a long time favorite. To me this is the perfect matte nude lip color. Its so affordable as well. If you struggle to find the perfect nude shade try this one out!
LA Colors High Shine Butter Gloss Snuggle: This is a beautiful nude, almost gold shimmery gloss. The formula is very slick and soft without being sticky. The color is perfect to add to the lower lip of your nude lips! (great lipstick topper) I especially have been loving it over a matte cool or grey nude lip. I add it right to the center of my bottom lip and blend! (shown below)

Want to see all my favorite products up close & personal then click the video below!

Whats your favorite beauty product for this last month? Let me know in the comments!

Blue Smokey Eye Tutorial

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Hello my Bondbeautys,

Happy Wednesday! Today I am showing you how to do a Blue Smokey Eye Makeup tutorial. I feel like this particular makeup look, looks sophisticated. I love the blue eyeshadow mixed with the soft baby pink glossy lips. For the most part the eye makeup is pretty matte so glossy lips were a must. I hope you guys enjoy this tutorial (down below).

Also this was Day 13 of my 100 days of makeup. I am doing a different makeup look everyday for 100 days. Yes, I know thats a lot of days! I hope you will come support me on my social media. Instagram, Tumblr,Flickr,Twitter & Facebook page! Bondbeautyful everywhere except my Facebook page is Bondbeautyfulpage.

Products I used:

Divergent Erudite Palette
Divergent Face Palette
MAC eyeshadow Denim Dish
Wet n Wild contour palette Dulce de Leche
Bella Piere Cosmetics Mineral Blush Desert Rose
Elf Matte Lip Color Natural
NYX Butter Gloss Eclair
Wet N Wild Coverall Foundation & Primer
Wet n Wild Highlighting Pen Posing Nude
LA Girl Pro Concealer Natural
Be a Bombshell Smooth Criminal Powder
Pura D’or Argan Oil Drops

This makeup looks hard to do but it is fairly easy, using someone of my secret tricks.

So if you want to see how I did it then watch the tutorial down below!

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Soft Face & Bold Lip Tutorial

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Hello my Bondbeautys,

Today I decided to experiment with some Ittsē makeup that I received in the mail. I am so glad I did because they are amazing! Ittsē is an affordable cosmetic company that has customizable palettes. They have blushes, highlighters, powder,eyeshadow & lip products. They have a magnetized palette where you can then add your own pot of product. The thing that I thought was so awesome about these palettes is that they are vegan-leather fabric. Thats rather unique they also are a lot sturdier than the Z palette because they do not have a clear window. The eyeshadows stay very protected and it also has a mirror which I find very useful.

* I am not sponsored I just wanted to inform you about the brand & do a mini review.

Today I decided to do a Soft face & eyes, paired up with a bold lip. I used Ittsē eyeshadows , blush , powder & bronzer. I was pleasantly surprised with how soft and pigmented their products are. They were also very easy to blend. Personally the only product that didn’t work so well for me was the matifying powder because of how matte it was. I have dry skin so I only set my under eye concealer and I still felt like this powder was a little big drying under my eyes. If you have oily skin or combo skin you will love this powder!

For those of you who are curious on how “affordable ” they claim to be. I took the liberty of going to their website and getting prices for you!

Eyeshadows : $7.99
Palette (different color options): $21.99
Brow Powders: $6.99
Complexion Powders: $8.99
Lip Colors: $7.99
Palettes are free with a $75 purchase!

Those prices are so similar to other affordable brands at the drugstore I am so impressed! For todays look the shadows & powders I used were:

Grace: In the crease for a transition shade
Steps of Rome: To lightly darken up the crease & lower lid blended
Pink Pearl: on the lid
Alabaster: under the brow & in the tear duct area
The Fog Powder: set my under eye concealer
St. Tropez illuminate: To warm up & bronze up the face
Key Largo Cheek Color: Blush

Check out the full tutorial below

Thank you guys for being great readers & subscribers let me know if you have tried this brand? What do you think?

1 Brand Makeup Tutorial: Bombshell Makeup

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Hello my Bondbeautys,

Today I am so excited to bring to you this tutorial because this is a collaboration with two other beauty you tubers! I am collaborating with Piper Hampton & Velmalee. They are amazing & talented. Plus they are also very entertaining which is why we make videos right? Any ways we are each doing a one brand tutorial using a drugstore brand. I decided to do Wet N Wild because of how CHEAP they are. I rarely use the word cheap to describe a brand, but I wanted to get my point across. They are so affordable that sometimes they get looked over because of it. Just because they are CHEAP doesn’t mean they are CHEAP. Their products are amazing and to prove it I went all out glam with this Bombshell look; using only their products.

This look is so beautiful and anyone can recreate it, I make it super simple. Its sexy & perfect for a special occasion! (Tutorial down below)

Products Used:

Wet N Wild Coverall Foundation & Primer
Wet N Wild Megaglo contouring palette contour Dulce De Leche
Wet n Wild Coloricon Blush Apri-Cot in the Middle
Wet n Wild To Reflect Shimmer Powder Boozy Brunch
Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick Bare it All
Wet n Wild Petal Pusher Palette
Wet n Wild Single Eyeshadow Nutty
Wet n Wild Poster Child Palette (Black)
Wet n Wild illuminating concealer pen Posing Nude & A Happy Medium
Wet n Wild Color icon eyeliner pencil Mink Brown& Black
Wet n Wild H2o Proof Liquid Eyeliner Dark Brown
Wet n Wild Lengthening Mascara

This look is something that I did recently on my 100 days of makeup I am doing on my Instagram. Basically every day for 100 days I am challenging myself to do a different makeup look. I did this on Sunday on Instagram and so I decided to show you how to do this on my youtube today!(The exact picture is down below) If you are interested in all my makeup looks I have done check out my Instagram!