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How I Curl My Hair – Natural Beachy Waves (Irresistible Me Review)

March 26, 2015 by Aliesha

Disclosure: Irresistible Me provided me with the Sapphire Curling Wand in exchange for my completely honest review of the product. My opinions are 100% my own!

Curled-Beachy-WavesI have long hair, and as of late it had gotten quite difficult to curl.  Not that it wouldn’t hold curl, but the thought of spending foreeeever long curling my hair with my sub-par curling iron made me turn to my trusty sock bun instead!  When Irresistible Me reached out to me and asked if I wanted to review their Sapphire 8-in-1 Curling Wand, I jumped at the chance!DSC_0719copysm

At first I was a bit skeptical… could this wand really be as easy to use and as awesome as other reviews claimed?  Very quickly I realized YES!  I’ve had SO much fun “playing” with this curling wand and trying out the different attachments!DSC_0722copysm

The thing that makes the Sapphire Wand most unique is that it comes with eight attachments of varying size and shape.  I have my favorites, but it’s fun to have other options too!DSC_0723copysm

I love how the Sapphire Wand comes in a handy little black bag that keeps the base and all the attachments organized.  It’s great for travel or just everyday storage!

Each wand clicks and locks into place in the base without any trouble.  The locking mechanism assures me that the hot wand isn’t going anywhere!  When cool, the wand is easy to remove from the base for storage.

I love how hot this wand gets (up to 450 degrees) and how the temperature gauge tells you exactly what temp it is at currently.  The set includes a heat-resistant glove which makes styling safe and easy.DSC_0724copysm

As to performance, the Sapphire Curling Wand is exceptional!  My hair curls quickly and easily no matter which wand size I’m using.  My hair looks great even days after I’ve curled it (even on rainy days)!  Talk about bang for your buck!  I can curl my whole head (thick, long hair) in less than fifteen minutes, and even after sleeping on it, my hair still has beautiful, loose waves!

My one teeny tiny complaint about the wand is that there is no kickstand or way of keeping the wand from rolling away off the counter when you set it down.  I get around this by balancing it in the sink (obviously without any water on!), so it’s not a big deal.  Overall, I highly recommend this curling wand!

The Irresistible Me Sapphire Curling Wand can be purchased directly from their site here.

Irresistible Me Sapphire Curling Wand beachy waves

looser waves achieved using the largest wand attachment

Natural Beachy Waves

For natural beachy waves, I like to use the “pearl” wand attachment.  That is the funny-looking one that resembles a string of pearls.  This wand gives curls of varying tightness/looseness within the same strand of hair, giving it a really natural look.DSC_0720copysm

1) Attach the pearl wand to the base of the Sapphire Wand.  Heat wand to desired temperature (I usually do 430).

2) Separate hair into three sections: top layer (left of head), top layer (right of head), and bottom layer.  Use duck bill clips to secure top layers.

3) Separate out a strand of hair closest to your face that is about 1 inch thick.  Use the wand to curl this strand away from your face.

4) For the next strand, curl it towards your face.  Alternate towards and away from your face for this whole section.

5) Repeat the process with the top layers, only starting the curl as high as your ear.

6) If desired, separate out the curls with your fingers.  Spray with hairspray, and you’re done!

These are my before and after photos.  Before (left): Air dried hair; After (right): Curled with the pearl attachment of the Irresistible Me Sapphire Curling Wand

Irresistible Me Sapphire Curling Wand Natural Beachy Waves

Again, you can grab a curling wand of your own right here!  Irresistible Me also carriers straighteners, hair extensions, and hair accessories!

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Enough: 10 Things We Should Be Telling Teenage Girls {Review, Printables, & Giveaway!}

July 24, 2014 by Aliesha

Two years ago, my friend Kate Conner wrote a blog post entitled “10 Things I Want to Tell Teenage Girls.” Within a day, I was seeing links to her post all over Facebook as it went viral.  It received more than two million views in two weeks!  Kate’s post is full of wisdom and humor, and she soon landed a book deal so that she could reach a wider audience with her powerful message!

On August 1, Kate Conner is releasing two books: one for parents/youth leaders/etc., and one for teenage girls.  I was so excited to receive a review copy of Enough: 10 Things We Should Be Telling Teenage Girls.  Each chapter is based on a point from Kate’s original post, and covers topics ranging from modesty, to social media, to boys, to not following your heart.

Using personal stories, cute illustrations, and examples from popular movies, Kate crafts a compelling book that deserves to be read by anyone ministering to teenage girls (talking to you, big sisters, moms, teachers, friends, and pastor’s wives!).

My favorite chapter was the last one, entitled “Enough.”  In this chapter, Kate presents a case that even “the most beautiful, self-assured, powerful, productive woman longs to hear, at the end of every long day, ‘You did enough today. It is okay to breathe now. You are enough.'”  Kate really gets to the heart of the matter here, when she lays out the Gospel clearly. “God doesn’t love us because we are enough–we are enough because He loves us,” she writes. “We are enough to be loved radically. We are enough to be pursued, ransomed, redeemed, bought back, sacrificed for, rejoiced in, cleansed, purified–worked on and in and through. We are not perfect, but He is perfecting us.”

If you loved Kate’s original 10 Things post, I know you will love her book too!

You can find Kate here:  blog  |  facebook  |  twitter  |  instagram  |  pinterest

As I mentioned, there is also a book specifically written for teen girls as well (based on the same 10 points).

I ordered three copies of 10 Things for Teen Girls to give to some amazing teenage girls I know!

I created some graphics to go along with the books I am sending to my girls!

I’m sharing them with you today as well!  These printable quotes are perfect for sticking on your bathroom mirror or attaching to a copy of the book you’re giving to a friend!

Wrap up the books, print out the graphics, and slap on some washi tape!

To save, click on the image, right-mouse click, then click “save as.” These are sized to print on 4×6 photo paper. Personal use only.





And, LAST BUT NOT LEAST! I’m giving away a copy of Enough: 10 Things We Should Be Telling Teenage Girls to one lucky reader!

To enter, log in to the Rafflecopter widget below, and follow the instructions to enter!  (Note: Even if you don’t have Facebook, you can log in with your name/email and choose the comment method of entry!)

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Disclosure: I received one copy of Enough for free from B&H Publishing Group in order to facilitate this review. I also know Kate in real life, but these opinions are 100% mine and I totally recommend her books!

Filed Under: book reviews, books, printables, reviews

Upcycled Jewelry

May 6, 2014 by Aliesha

Today on She {hearts} It I am reviewing a line of jewelry by reVetro.  I’m giving away a necklace too!  Read more here.

Filed Under: reviews, she {hearts} it

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