WE CHOOSE TO DIFFUSE ///

Jacobs parents got us into oil diffusers and we will NEVER turn back. There is nothing like coming home and taking in the fresh smell of whatever we have diffusing. When we lived with my grandmother I remember Jacob trying to get her to start using oils for health reasons.  At that time we didn't have a diffuser so Jacob would just fill the pot with water , add some oil and turn the stove on super low. The days we did that we slept better, our allergies cleared up, and my grandma's lungs were much better.

Now we have a diffuser in every room of our house. There are so many benefits to using essential oils and now with our diffusers we are reaping the benefits. When our friends walk in our house they always comment on the scents so it's a great conversation starter as well. We really have a lot of fun trying out different oils, studying the benefits and making our own blends. Jacob even concocts his own scent. I keep telling him he needs to start selling them at Do or Dye Tx Salon because he is a man that always smells good and people always ask him what he is wearing. If I hug him in the morning his scent stays with me all day and people recognize the smell or think he's right behind me. yup. True Story. Anyway...

Here are a few of our favorites and the benefits that they give.

Lavender helps relieve tension, so naturally we use this a lot. If we have trouble sleeping at night I  grab the lavender oil and rub some into our pillowcases. In our bedroom diffuser I mix Lavender, Chamomile, and Peppermint oil or Peaceful Sleep blend I will also take a couple drops and rub them on my temples for immediate relaxation or rub it in my hands, cup them over my nose and inhale. Lavender also helps heal bruises, cuts, chapped lips, and skin irritation. 

In the main room it just depends how I'm feeling, if I'm feeling a little down I will add Rose oil to boost my mood and avoid feeling any kind of depression. If you want a fresh smell that actually does clean surfaces mix Clove and  a Citrus oil. My favorite oil to start the day is Peppermint oil because it purifies the air and stimulates the mind.

Eucalyptus is great to diffuse if you suffer from allergies, or prone to getting colds. If you need to clear your sinuses or relieve muscles add a few drops and keep that diffuser going. Do not ingest or use on skin undiluted. 

Use Oregano, to prevent or heal colds.  I diffuse this alot during flu season and even make my own Oregano pills because it has amazing natural antibacterial and immune boosting properties.

For you travelers /// Grapefruit oil helps with fatigue and it helps with jet lag.  It's a natural antiseptic so its perfect to add to your DIY home cleansers. 

To keep bugs or fruit flies away use Citronella oil in your diffuser.  It can also treat  and soothe the irritation from bug bites by applying to skin!  Other great benefits is that it helps prevent colds, fevers, headaches, and relieves pain to those with arthritis. If you wanna calm your dog and stop it from barking leave the diffuser on and see if this helps. 

Use Lemon oil to uplift your spirit, use on your pets to get rid of fleas, diffuse it to increase focus and concentration, and soak with a few drops in your tub for a detox.

Frankincense is magic. My father in law had a little skin cancer on his neck and he rubbed frankincense on it everyday until one day the skin cancer  just fell off and he was healed. Also works great with minor cuts, bug bites, inflammation, immunity, and spiritual awareness.

To calm upset children, or myself bc I still have Snuggles the bear in our bed, (don't judge me!) just add a couple drops of Lavender and Chamomile to their stuffed animals and put a diffuser in their room. To calm yourself down add those drops to your bath water and drink a glass of wine while the diffuser is on as well.

I'm gonna stop there so I don't overwhelm you but I encourage you to read up and try some oils out yourself. Start with a Variety Pack.  If you already diffuse at home what are your favorites?

 If all this relives anxiety, improves sleep, has healing effects, repairs chapped lips, prevents allergies, cleans the air, keeps bugs away, and makes your house smell amazing why would I not diffuse? CHOOSE TO DIFFUSE! Ha Ha Jacob came up with the title and I love it. 

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BILLY REID /// FINAL SALE up to 70% OFF

 We were so excited to see that some of our favorite items are still available at Billy Reid and even better... They are having their FINAL SALE up to 70 % off !!! This weekend Jacob and I headed over to go see our friends at the shop and play dress up. We left with way too many bags but hey it was all on sale! If you live in Houston you gotta go check it out, they are located by Chuy's on Westheimer. Some of the items below are what we left with and some are not in stores anymore like my favorite skirt ever in the first photo but I searched for it and you can get the newer styles here so hallelujah!  

Also I am so sad that I passed on these pants because I dream about them still.... Don't make that mistake people! Follow along on Snapchat @buenobrandi and IG @buenobrandi to see more dressing room madness and salon life. I have a hashtag on IG you can search to see previous dressing room choices. #Buenoinadressingroom

HAIR TO /// U SMOOTH WAVE IRON

Hey friends! I've been getting alot of requests on snapchat for hair tutorials  so I decided it was time to bring them back. Since cutting my hair I had to figure out what my go-to look was going to be.  My short hair was totally different than my old routine of going to bed with my long hair wet and it looking exactly the way I wanted it to when I woke up. I actually had to fix it! Can you imagine!? Ha! Well it took awhile but I found out a new routine with my hair and I am loving it!

My Routine ///

On my clean hair day I let it air dry. Next, I spray Antigravity (available at Do or Dye Tx) in my hair and brush it in evenly. Then I begin with the U Smooth Wave Iron ( yes you can purchase at Do or Dye Tx). When I have waved all sections I spray shimmer shine at a distance and more toward the mid to ends, for shine and it smells AMAZING! Did I mention it has gold flakes in it? Last I take a little it of Easy Ryder, also available at Do or Dye Tx, and I emulsify in my hands then barely touch my fly aways on the top of my head. I also run my fingers through the mid to ends to break up the waves and get rid of my fluffy clean hair. I do not usually spend as much time as I do in this video but I wanted you to see how to do it. Once your comfortable with it you can do it the way you like. Sometimes I miss strands in the back on the bottom but that's ok the top pieces cover it. This look will last me all week. On the days I run or go to the gym which is most days, I wait til the sweat air dries and then I spray my favorite dry shampoo. I know sounds gross right? But it's not. My dry shampoo actually cleans my hair and absorbs any oil...and no dirty scalp smell either. PROMISE. Jacob hates dirty scalp smell or any weird smell so he would def let me know! Sometimes I go back and touch up strands but its only ever a few. I hope you find this video helpful, and please let me know what other Hair To's you'd like to see. 

OHHHHH how can I forget!!! We will be teaching all this and more at another HAIR TO CLASS  at Do or Dye Tx on August 21st from 1-3pm /// The last class was such a hit and so many people missed out because they didn't get their tickets on time so we decided to keep them going. Only this time instead of just teaching with the wand, you get to pick which tool you want to learn with. You don't wanna miss out on Champagne, Treats, Hair Tricks/ Tips, a new understanding of your hair, swag bag, and a group of awesome ladies!