Artifact Girl

REMOVE DARK NAIL POLISH STAINS

I love my red nails. But, I always find that when I remove any dark colors it always looks as though my finger tips had a terrible make-out session with the cotton pad! ;) If you suffer from the same problem...no worries! The solution is simple: Toothpaste.

What you'll need: 

2 squeezes of toothpaste

1 nail brush/toothbrush 

2 medium bowls of warm water

1 towel

Optional:

*small slices/wedges of lemon is optional - you can find out why citrus is good for soaks here. 

*coconut oil - you can find the benefits to coconut oil here. 

Before you begin, soak your fingertips in warm water for about 1-2 minutes. Squeeze in some lemon juice for more benefits. Just as you would brush your teeth - squeeze the paste onto your brush and wet it! Scrub each nail and finger tip. Make sure to wet it as you go - you want to see the toothpaste lather up. When you're done scrubbing, let it sit for about 1-2 minutes before you wash it off. I like to finish up by rubbing a bit of coconut oil on my fingertips - it will help your nails grow stronger. You're nails should now be polished without the stains! *note: don't forget to let your nails breathe inbetween coats, your nails will thank you! 

I hope this helped!

Love,

Artifact Girl xo

PROTEIN HAIR MASK

Summer is now officially over! September to me always feels like a second new year. It's a great time to refresh and organize. Not sure why it is, but whenever September sneaks in I get this queasy feeling, as if someone just punched me in the stomach! With all the summer sun my hair soaked in, I thought it may be a good time to give my hair a 'protein pick-me-up'!

What you'll need: 

2 cups of yogurt (depends on how long or thick your hair is, my hair is both!)

1 egg

2 tbs of coconut oil

2/3 cup of milk

1 shower cap

1 large  comb

1 towel

1 medium bowl

1 fork/whisk

Add the yogurt, egg, coconut oil and milk into the bowl until it is blended well. Make sure you do this in the bath tub, because it will get messy! Flip your hair forward, and pour a little at a time onto your hair (focusing on your ends). Comb it through, so that it is evenly distributed. When you're done applying the mask, pull your hair into a bun and put on your shower cap! Wait for about 30 minutes and then rinse off with cool water first (so the egg doesn't cook in your hair!). After the rinse go ahead and continue with shampoo and conditioner. 

Your hair is made of proteins, which are necessary for tissue growth and repair. Yogurt can help reverse hair damage caused by product build up and air pollution. The lactic acid in yogurt gently strips away dirt while the milk fat moisturizes.  Eggs can be a great source of protein for your hair. The yolk is rich in fats and proteins which is extremely moisturizing. The whites contain bacteria eating enzymes that cleanse hair and scalp from unwanted oils. For normal hair use whole egg to condition; use just yolks to moisturize dry, brittle hair; and use just whites to treat oily hair. Coconut oil is rich in protein, very high in fats, making it great for moisturizing and strengthening. Prevents hair shedding and breakage. Milk contains a unique blend of natural fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals that have the ability to strengthen and fortify cells, and this includes hair cells.

You'll feel the difference right away, much smoother and shinier hair! 

I hope this helped!

Love, 

Artifact Girl xo