All-Natural Make Up Remover Wipes

Okay so the majority of us ladies wear make up. Whether you wear a lot or bare minimum it is still a pain to get off! So you head to the local store to pick up a bag of make up remover wipes that cost a FORTUNE, and last a month, at most. Not to mention most of the brands dry out my face or make it too oily. What a waste of money I thought? Since I have been really into a "homemade" DIY kick, not necessarily homemade cookies cakes and buns.. But more along the lines of cleaning supplies, beauty products etc. (I haven't gone off the deep end and started making my own shoes or anything like that.) The more and more I find myself looking for alternatives to high-priced, over-packaged, chemical-filled stuff. Sure it is economical but I like the feeling of accomplishment. 

After a little research I have found my own DIY homemade all-natural make up remover wipes! Also the cost is nearly more than half of what you spend on the store bought brands. All you need is a sealed tall jar, coconut oil, water and tea tree oil.

Some interesting facts I came across about using coconut oil for make up removers is that coconut oil contains Luaric Acid, which has natural antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-fungal, antibacterial, soothing, etc properties.

The process is SO simple that I am not even sure you need a "tutorial". 

 

Photo Cred: One Good Thing

All you need to do is take a full paper towel and cut it in half, and place it in a containing soaking in 4 cups warm water, 1-2 cups coconut oil, and a couple drops of tea tree oil. I like to let it sit for a couple hours or even over night before using. Just to make sure the paper towels are very moisturized and soft. 

Photo Cred: One Good Thing

Yup... It is THAT simple! 

*** Tip: mix all your ingredients in a measuring cup first, mix well and then add to your paper towels. ***

Natural Makeup With Rose Lips

A soft, natural glow makeup for everyday wear. Very light with a touch of  rose color for the lips. I love this very subtle look.

Simple Updo Bun With Braid

Without product or hair spray I styled a simple, elegant bun with a braid (probably do a thicker braid next time). 

My Background

Wow... Where to start?! Lets see. Growing up, like every other girl, I had Barbies. I didn't care for the play time with them, but more of the "how they look" type of deal. Even at 5 or 6 years old I would take the kitchen scissors (in secret of course) and style their hair. I didn't care about the big fancy mansions they came with. I only wanted to make sure they were in style! Obviously, being that young, it wasn't my best work, but I must say I should have listened to my gut about the talent I had.

Fast forward. Jr high. My poor hair stylist at the time. I'm obsessed with color and I started to experiment on my own head. Lets face it, what teenager would let their friend touch their hair? Even if they were all for it the parents always interfered. Which led me to my own head. Thankfully I had a mom who was supportive! I never did any strange cuts but the colors were really out there! After multiple mistakes, my hairstylist finally taught me (at 11 years old) how to color my hair, and how it all works. Obviously, a short lesson but I lesson that taught me A LOT! After hundreds of tries and studying on my own online I got really good at it.

High school days... By the end of senior year I colored many of my friends and even my moms friend hair. I wouldn't say I was an expert but I new what I was doing. I think I only had one disaster, which is a miracle for not being licensed. After high school I got married and went to college. Why the hell did I not go to beauty school?! I didn't think there was a career in beauty, so I followed what everyone else was doing... And I failed miserably. Still though, I didn't think twice about going to cosmetology school.

It took me several fails in college or the work force to realize what I was meant to do. Finally at age 24 I took the leap to attend Paul Mitchell The School, Sherman Oaks, CA. Within hours of my first day I felt like I belonged. My calling. I knew what I was meant to do with my life. I became obsessed! Outside of class I would even do my own homework because I couldn't get enough. Also because of all the teachings my hairstylist taught me I was pretty advance in coloring. I met some great people and inspirations. Can I just say I was and still am HOOKED!

Unfortunately when my husband and I decided to extend out little family I got extremely sick. Not just the typical morning sickness but EXTREME morning sickness. I was tiny before I got pregnant and I lost 35 pounds instead of gaining. In and out of the hospital for 8 months, puking non stop. It was so bad, I can't emphasize enough what I went through, which led me to drop out a little over half way through. That was a hard time for me. It should have been a happy time for me but when you have to put your passion and love on hold, it takes a toll on you. The plan was I would be finished with school before the baby arrived but God had other plans for me. Which in the end being a mom has by far been the best gift I could ever have asked for! (I won't get all mushy on you).

So... Finally after becoming a mom and adjusting back to "normal" life I am headed back to Paul Mitchell to finish my long lost dream. I have to admit though, just because I took a break from school, I haven't exactly stopped practicing hair on friends and family. How can you stop when you love what you are doing?

-Autumn Lynn
September 2014

Welcome, And Under Construction

Hey everyone! Thanks for joining my new website where I will be posting hair or makeup that I do, plus some tips & tricks I come across. Because my page is brand new it is under construction, as of now, and I will be slowly updating all of my work. So keep checking back! Soon I will have a Facebook, Instagram & Twitter account to make it easier of current work that I am doing. 

I'm so excited to start sharing my work and manly my passion. I've never viewed as doing hair or makeup as "work" but something I enjoy doing. Thanks again for the love and support!