How To Do Pin Curls⎜Natural Hair

How I pin curl my Natural Hair that is flat ironed

Hello Loves!

Easy way to give your hair some slight volume with out curling your hair all over. Let me know if you have any questions about this style.

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Nicole Charnel

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Classic Holiday Makeup Look for Women of Color

Hello Loves! Here is a simple look that is great for any holiday party! All you need is some shimmer eyeshadow, a winged liner, and some juice red lips! If you want to know any products that I used, just leave me a comment.

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Nicole Charnel

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Products To Flat Iron Natural Hair

Products Used to Flat Iron and Straighten Natural Hair

I Don't list my products but I can if you ask me in the comment box below. Also, all the My DNA Curls products were sent to me. I have a blog post on these products as well: http://www.nicolecharnel.blogspot.com/2015/11/new-nh-products-my-dna.html

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How To Flat Iron Natural Hair

Hello Lovers! I It has been TOO LONG! But I am back for my birthday and to show you all how I straightened my hair! 

Hope you enjoy this video, this is Part 1 of 2 videos. 

I cover how I straightened my hair and the next video I talk about the products I used.

I missed making  vids!! Make sure you say hello in the comments below!!

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Nicole Charnel

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Natural Hair Products: My DNA Curls

Hello Lovers! Been a while...I know. But let me know bore you wit the details, let me just get back to business! LoL!

These products were sent to me by a company called My DNA Curls.

 They sent them too me back in September [UGH! I know!]. But due to my technical issues, I had to delay me talking about them.

 

Those lovely ladies sent me a large shower come and 6 full size products! 

They sent me the Leave In & Detangler, their Sulfate-Free Shampoo, and their Serum. I was super grateful for even just the comb!  I have been using these products since September and have nothing but AMAZING things to say about them. 

The leave-in is my favorite and the shampoo just works wonders. Today is actually my first time using the serum, since it is mainly for smoothing straight hair. There will surely be an update on that as well.  But until then, check out the link above and here for the website and you need this leave-in for the rest of you life.  

If your interested, there will be a video on my channel in the next coming weeks, talking about the each product.  And don't hesitate to ask a question or two.

As always, Thanks for reading!!

Nicole Charnel

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Natural Hair Show & Tell | French Braids Kanekalon Hair

Hello Loves!!
Sharing with you a style and the reason I have been uploading inconsistently.  Sorry also about the low volume, it will be better next time.
Hope you enjoy!!

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Nicole Charnel

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Get Ready For Church With Me #6: Using Colourpop Shy Eyeshadow

GRWM
Get Ready With Me! Another church addition. This time I used one of my Colourpop eyeshadows, Shy. I also show you how I did my hair. Hope you enjoy this video!
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Nicole Charnel

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IAmGlamm Subscription Review

For the LOVE of subscriptions boxes!!

I was so fortunate to be contacted by iAmGlamm Subscription and asked to review one of their bags.

http://iamglamm.com

This company offers 3 beauty products and one jewelry item for just $8. Sweet deal.

All in a pretty makeup bag.

I was in love as soon as I pulled this little cutie out! Love black & white. Simple and always chic.

 This gloss is from Models Prefer Lip Shine in a berry/wine color that has gold shimmer in it.  I am not a big fan of glosses so I may give this one away. [Swatch Below]

This liner I CAN NOT WAIT to use. I love a pretty color kohl pencil and silver is one of my favorites.

Deluxe Liquid Foundation Brush.  Similar to the Bare Minerals brush, the design at least.  The well in the center is a clever idea. Not sure if it works though....the brush doesn't seem dense enough.

 Lastly, this cute little choker! Super excited about this one. Chocker are on trend right now and I have been wanting to get my hands on one.  Now I don't have to, thanks Glamm!!!

All in all, this bag is definitely worth more than the $8.  The items were typical beauty items that can be used for every day as well as special occasions.  This choker is for sure my everyday item, LOL!

Click the link above to check out the site and sign up for the subscription.

Use the code NEWGLAMM to get your first bag for $4.50!!

Thanks for reading loves! And let me know if you are going to subscribe!

Nicole Charnel

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How To Twist Out on Natural Hair⎜NicoleCharnel

Hello Loves.
I struggled with trying to get the perfect twist out for a long time! I thought since my hair was so curly, I couldn't do a twist out. Then I tried this method; defining, coiling and twisting my hair. Using each of these techniques together allows me to get the best twist out for my naturally curly tresses.

Hope you enjoy this video!

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Nicole

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DIY Sweet Citrus Scrub

Are your lips feeling dry?
Is your skin drying out from the cold winter air?
Do you have some dark spots on your face that you want to lighten?
Are you breaking out on your face suddenly?
How about blackheads? Are they a problem?

I have one product that can assist with all these issues.
It is all natural and you can mix it up yourself!

My Sweet Citrus Scrub

Ingredients

• Lemon Juice
• Lemon Peel
• Honey
• Coconut Oil
• Sugar

Benefits of Honey:

• Fights Acne: Honey is naturally antibacterial, so it's great for acne treatment and prevention.
• Slows Down Aging: Full of antioxidants, it is great for slowing down aging.
• Complexion boost: It is extremely moisturizing and soothing, so it helps create a glow.
• Pores: Honey is clarifying because it opens up pores making them easy to unclog

Benefits of Lemon:

• Heals acne and remove blackheads: Lemons' antibacterial and anti-fungal properties make them a natural alternative to treat acne.
• Lightens dark spots and blemishes: Acne scars and marks are embarrassing and a pain to get rid of. Lemon juice's citric acid gradually fades spots and evens your skin tone.
• Soothes chapped lips: (See above)
• Helps tame oily skin: Due to disinfecting properties in the juice, it reduces bacteria in your pores.
• Cleanses: (See above)

Let me know if you will try this scrub out and what you think of it.
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As always, thanks for reading and watching!

Nicole

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Sources:

http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/1017621/beauty-benefits-of-honey

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/13/lemon-beauty-benefits_n_3743905.html

Favorite photo of Me [Currently]

Nicole Charnel

Silly, quirky, cute...yup that is exactly how I would describe myself! LoL!

Nicole Charnel

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My Morning Routine

My Current Morning Routine...Spring/Summer 2015

Annoying Alarm at 5:30 AM
                again at 6 AM              Then I finally get up...

Exercise [T25]

Shower to wake me up even more...

Quiet Time with the Master
         My current study is Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby.

Breakfast and a much needed coffee
        Interested in what I eat? Check my Food Plan from last month.

You = Christ, Christ & Coffee

Start Laundry and Straighten up [Kitchen & my Room]

Babies and Breakfast...for them

Then off [to my computer] for work!
Mornings are my favorite these days. I get so much done before my babies every get up! Love it!

Nicole Charnel

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Get Ready For Church With Me: #5

Hello Loves! I AM BACK IN ACTION
Vacation is pretty much over for me so I am ready to get bak to my filming.  I really missed it.
A Channel update video is coming up next, but for now, giving you what y'all love! Get Ready For Church With Me!

If you want to know what I used, feel free to ask!
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Nicole Charnel

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GRWM: Church Edition

My Summer Beauty Favorites [VIDEO]

All the beauty products that have been good to me this summer.
Please share your summer favorites below and let me know what products your taking in to autumn and winter.
I apologize for the length of this video, below are the times so you can skip head to certain sections.
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BODY & SKIN: 0:14
HAIR: 3:04
MAKEUP: 4:02

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Nicole Charnel

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My Foundation Routine [VIDEO]

Here it is! My flawless, simple, lit-from-within FOUNDATION ROUTINE! I was inspired by Jackie O of MakeupGameOnPoint.com to do my fountain this way. Once I gave it a try, I fell in love with the finished look this gave me. To be highlighted without being over done (which I had done in the past).

❤ My Skin Care Routine: http://youtu.be/QdMngr7ZbjI

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
MOISTURIZER: Mary Kay Age Fighting Mositurizer
PRIMER: Boots No7 Beautifully Matte & Mary Kay Face Primer
CONCEALER: LA Pro Conceal & Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer
BLUSH: MAC Raizin
CONTOUR: Iman Oil Blotting Powder
HIGHTLIGHT: ELF Highlighter & MAC Mineralizes Skin Finish
MASCARA: Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara & Mary Kay Lash Primer & Almay Triple Effect
LIPSTICK: Revlon Lipstick in 'Rose Velvet'

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As always, thanks for reading & watching.

Nicole Charnel

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NO Foundation Makeup Look [VIDEO]

Sometimes I just don't have time to do a full face of makeup like I want to. This is why skin care is important. So when I can't do my foundation routine, I can still look flawless in my own skin.
This is what I do for my NO Foundation makeup look. And don't forget to check out my Skin Care Routine, linked below.

❤ My Skin Care Routine: http://youtu.be/QdMngr7ZbjI

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
MOISTURIZER: Mary Kay Age Fighting Mositurizer
PRIMER: Mary Kay Face Primer
EYEBROW PENCIL: Maybelline Brow Definer
CONCEALER: LA Pro Conceal in Toffee
EYESHADOW & BLUSH: Maybelline Face Studio HiLight Bronzer
MASCARA: Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara & Mary Kay Lash Primer & Almay Triple Effect
LIPSTICK: Revlon Lipstick in 'Rose Velvet'

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As always, thanks for reading & watching.

Nicole Charnel

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5 Back to School Beauty Essentials

School is starting, college is almost back in session. I am sure u have all your school supplies, but what about your beauty supplies? Can't be in class looking and feeling a hot mess! So I have five B2S Beauty essentials for ya!

One

Makeup Wipes. Get the refreshing kind! Sometimes school can stress you out, get u flustered. Go to the bathroom, wipe ur face with a refreshing wipe. Not only cleans your face. Helps remove that hot n bothered feeling and leaves u refreshed.

Two
Hand Cream. All those homework papers, class schedules, school rules, etc. papers everywhere! And it just dries out ur hands. Keep some good hand cream around and keep ur fingers feeling healthy. Also, a good smell can help ease stress.

 Three
Lip balm. Same rules apply as with the hand cream. Deep breathes. Long girl convos in the hall. This may dry out ur lips. Keep ur kisser moisturized and u will be mush happier! A lip balm, Chapstick, moisturizing stain, whatever is your fav.

Four

Mascara. Simple. Just apply before school and this gives your no-makeup face a made-up look. Also, fill in your brows and take yourself to the next level! These two steps will only take u 5 minutes before class!

Five

BB Cream or Tinted Moisturizer. A good one will even out ur skin tones and cover small blemished that come along with the stress of starting a new school year. If your feel confident about the way you look, your will be able to focus on the important things like assignments and who ur eating lunch with! LoL!

I hope these tips help you get prepared for stating school, college, or just another semester. let me know down below what u do to prepare and if any of these tips help you.

As always, thanks for reading!

Nicole Charnel

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Inspired Look: Strange Sunset⎜Emily of Beauty Broadcast

Emily's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/emilynoel83

Her Look: http://www.beautybroadcast.net/2014/07/electricchallenge-day-2-vivid-orange.html

You know those strange sunsets where the sun is a bright orange, the sky is some type of purple, and its just beautifully amazing?
Yea, that is what this look remind me of when I saw it on Emily of Beauty Broadcast. I loved it right away! So of course, I had to recreate it on myself. My look is a bit more toned down and more for a day look than hers was. But I love it just the same.
Hope you enjoy the video.

Products used:

PRIMER: Boots No. 7 Beautifully Matte & Maybelline Baby Skin

FOUNDATION: MaryKay Liquid Foundation Bronze 6, NYX Liquid Illuminator

EYEBROWS: NYX Brow Pencil & Maybelline Eye Studio

EYESHADOW: Milani Baked Bronzer 'Golden', Coastal Scents Hot Pots Baked Clay, Edgy Eggplant

MASCARA: Almay Triple Effect & Maybelline Colossal 

EYELINER: Rimmel London ScandelEyes 'Brown'

HIGHLIGHT: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind & MAC Soft n Gentle

BLUSH: NYX Cinnamon

LIPSTICK: NYX Round Lipstick 'Fire' & Revlon 'Rose Femme'

POWDER: NYX Set it Don't Fret It Powder & MaryKay Mineral Foundation

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Nicole Charnel

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Magenta & Electric Blue Hot Pots

Don't stray away from them colors! PURPLE, BLUE, PINK!
This is the first of many bright colored looks that I will filming, especially since I created my dupe Electric Palette.
If you want to see any certain colors, please let me know.
This look highlights magenta which is a purplish-pink color. Bright, bold, front and center.
And in the crease, electric blue ad indigo. Adding depth but still being bold.

Products used:

PRIMER: Boots No. 7 Beautifully Matte & Maybelline Baby Skin

FOUNDATION: MaryKay Liquid Foundation Bronze 6, NYX Liquid Illuminator

EYEBROWS: NYX Brow Pencil & Maybelline Eye Studio

EYESHADOW: Milani Baked Bronzer 'Golden', Coastal Scents Hot Pots Magenta, Electric Blue, Indigo

MASCARA: Almay Triple Effect & Loreal Telescopic

EYELINER: none

HIGHLIGHT: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind & MAC Soft n Gentle

BLUSH: NYX Dusty Rose

LIPSTICK: NYX Butter & Maybelline Color Elixar 'Nude Illusion'

POWDER: NYX Set it Don't Fret It Powder & MaryKay Mineral Foundation

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Nicole Charnel

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5 Beauty Tips [Hacks] WOC Friendly

Every woman needs to have a few tricks up her sleeve. Tips and tricks to help her save time and energy. With cooking, mothering...and most importantly, beauty!
But we can't just come out of puberty knowing everything! So I am going to share some of my favorite Beauty Hacks (Tips & Tricks) with you...Enjoy!

One

Use brown eyeliner in your waterline (instead of black) to give definition to you lids with out weighing down your look.

Two

Fill your lips in with a lipliner before you apply lipstick. This helps your lipstick last longer. If you can't find a liner the matches perfectly, use a clear (feathering) liner.

Three

Use your bronzer on your eyelids as well as on your cheeks/contour. This gives your makeup look a more natural appeal, your eyes and cheeks matching. The same can be done with blush.

Four

Use your eyelash curler to blend your false lashes with your own. Doing this step will eliminate the need to use mascara to blend your lashes.

Five

Mix BB cream or your favorite moisturizer with your foundation. This helps the lasting power of the foundation, it also allows your layer to be lighter. Light application looks more natural. It also makes your foundation more blendable.

Hope these tips help you in the morning while your enhancing your beauty. Let me know if you try any of these tricks or know of more you would like to share.
Thanks for reading!

Nicole Charnel

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