Monthly Archives: February 2012

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  Going Comb Free

  Posted on February 29, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Hair

  Growing up I was that kid who did her homework first, took weekly dance classes, read teen magazines cover to cover, then changed hair styles and nail polish almost everyday or every other day.  I was so into fashion and beauty that I was given three teen magazine subscriptions for one of my birthdays.  I [...]

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  Early Spring Inspiration & Style

  Posted on February 27, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Style

  Every once and a while I get ahead of myself looking for fashion inspiration for the next season.  I went to one of my favorite sites Free People, and picked out a few pieces that spoke to me.  Although it is a bit early to get into spring fashion, I do enjoy planning ahead. I’m [...]

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  Ask Minimalist Beauty

  Posted on February 24, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Extra

  Hello Dawn Michelle, I discovered your blog on minimalist beauty and have already read so many of the articles.  I also tried the DIY toner and love it.  I plan to use the raw honey cleanser starting tonight, and have recommended both to my friends and family. My husband and I are going to move [...]

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  Minimalist Beauty Tip #2–Elongated Curls with Body

  Posted on February 22, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Hair

  Since doing the Curly Girl Method/Tightly Curly Method I have been washing or rinsing my hair three times a week.  This frequent washing has definitely improved the amount of moisture in my once dry hair which is a big plus.  The flip side of things is having wet volume-less curls three days a week, and [...]

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  Raw Honey–The Healing Face Wash

  Posted on February 20, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, Skin

  I’ve been asked many times how to use raw honey as a face wash.  Many of you may wonder why you would even consider raw honey in the first place.  Raw honey is a universal beauty tonic for all skin types because of its potent yet gentle healing benefits for skin.  Raw honey does wonders [...]

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  Missing Money

  Posted on February 17, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Money

  I faithfully watched Suze Orman’s Money Class on OWN this past month.  I thought that this simple information would be exciting and helpful to all of my readers.  There are two websites that you can go to and see if there is any unclaimed money that is yours that the state is holding for you. [...]

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  5 Natural Anti-Aging Carrier/Essential Oils

  Posted on February 15, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, Skin

  There are so many anti-aging products on the market, yet you can easily create your own skin serum at home in minutes.  Here are 5 wonderful anti-aging carrier and essential oils to create your own youth healing product.  Two carrier oils and 2-3 essential oils of your choice will create the most amazing DIY skin [...]

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  Spring/Summer 2012 Natural Beauty

  Posted on February 13, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Makeup

  Natural beauty was featured all over the Spring/Summer 2012 collections of so many designers this year.  Much of this look is focused on a flawless complexion, or faking it until you make it with the right cosmetics.  Here are a few simple natural beauty tips and clean ingredient cosmetics to recreate this look.  Although it [...]

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  Henna For Hair 101

  Posted on February 10, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Hair

  I talk about henna often on Minimalist Beauty for healthy, strong, and shiny hair.  I wanted to break down my henna process step by step from choosing body art quality henna, mixing and applying henna, rinsing henna, and styling my hair afterwards.  For all those new to henna, this article is especially for you.  For [...]

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  Sweet Little Things

  Posted on February 8, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, Style

  Recently I have been so into bralettes.  I adore that if they are the right shape and material that they are super sexy, yet comfortable under a cozy sweater or can also double as layering pieces or even outerwear in the spring and summer with high waisted jeans or a skirt.   The delicate innocence of [...]

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  100% Pure Pineapple Enzyme Facial Peel

  Posted on February 6, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Reviews, Skin

  In line with my previous article Soften Hyperpigmentation Naturally, a review on the 100% Pure Pineapple Enzyme Facial Peel is the perfect follow up article.  There are so many chemical products on the market for anti-aging, age spots/hyperpigmentation reduction, and acne.  It is such a relief to know that there are some amazing natural products [...]

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  Soften Hyperpigmentation Naturally

  Posted on February 3, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, Skin

  Hyperpigmentation is no fun!  There are natural ways to reduce dark spots or dark pigmentation in the skin without the harmful ingredient hydroquinone.  You of course can also make many of the products yourself without spending a ton of money on commercial chemical products. Hyperpigmentation can be created very quickly and then take what seems [...]

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  Henna, Curly Girl Method,Tightly Curly Method…

  Posted on February 1, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Hair

  Throughout this blog I talk about my love for henna.  Using body art quality henna for hair conditioning treatments has not only strengthened my hair strands, but eliminated frizz for my curly hair which is a major accomplishment.  Henna helped my hair develop a uniform curl pattern in the areas that were only frizzy in [...]

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