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Diet Focuses To Help You Feel Better

August 28, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

Sometimes our diets can get a little mixed up. We often think that we are healthy or giving our bodies the best when it comes to nutrients and vitamins; yet we still put on weight, we don’t gain enough, or we generally feel a lack of energy. What we put into our bodies is what we get out of it, so here are some diet focuses that you could try to help improve things in this area.

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Going Gluten-Free

Gluten can be found in a lot of foods and so you may not even realize that it is affecting you. However, gluten can be a big cause of bloating and stomach issues, and often it can be misdiagnosed to be something else. Considering a gluten-free diet could help to make you feel much better, and a gluten-free food service could make it much easier for you to stick to. A bit of research will help you to highlight the foods that contain gluten, and thankfully many shops are stocking gluten-free alternatives.

Taking a Nutrition Test (to work out potential allergies and intolerances)

Often we don’t realize that some of the symptoms we experience daily, or even occasionally, can have a lot to do with the food that we consume. It may be worth getting an allergy test done as soon as possible. This could be great to highlight things that could be causing spots and acne, issues with your bowels, or generally have you feeling unwell. The results may surprise you!

Drinking More Water

Drinking more water is one of those things that we can all do and the results and benefits are incredible. But we often don’t believe it until we see it for ourselves. Water is a natural detox, and will flush out bad toxins from your body. Drinking water keeps you hydrated, ready for anything, and feeling good. It can also increase your energy levels, and improve things like your skin tone.

Juicing and Detoxes

Juicing and detoxes can have a bit of a bad reputation, but they can work wonders for helping you rest your body, and give it a good dose of the things it needs. Juicing is not a long term solution, but it can be a great way to flush out your body of anything incessant and then enable you to start on the right track with a diet that is more balanced. Juicing for three days can be a great way to get started and the detox can do you a world of good.

A Focus for Weight Loss

Finally, maybe you want to focus your diet around weight loss, and this can often be a great approach to take. However, try and avoid anything extreme or the “on trend” diets, as they can give you fast results, but they are often not sustainable. Instead, find a balance that works for you and ensure that you give your body what it needs. If you combine a good diet with regular exercise, you will start to see fantastic results.

We hope these tips help you focus your on your diet and health!

•What methods work well for your diet and health?

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Lifestyle

5 Ways To Get Your Garden Ready For Guests

August 27, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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Who doesn’t love summer? You get to enjoy longer days with more light. The sun shines, making you feel good about the world. This all provides plenty of opportunities to socialize with friends and family.

There is no better place to do this than from the comfort of your garden (think: Garden Party episode of The Office). If your garden is not already equipped for summer socializing, no worries; you can achieve some results fairly quickly.

Clear Up Your Garden

The first thing that you’ll want to do is clear up your garden. There is nothing wrong with taking a wild approach to the garden design. After all, having all of your plants in perfect lines isn’t the most exciting things to see. Why not plant some wildflowers to give the place a bit of color? Everyone loves color!

As long as your lawns are mowed, your bushes and hedges trimmed back, and your patio is clear of weeds and has been power washed, then you are good to go!

BBQ’s And Grills

The best way to start some outdoor socializing is to have a barbecue. There are several great grills available for outdoor use, that will give your food a great taste. You could compare the kamado joe vs big green egg to find the best smoker for you.

Whether your tastes are for meat, fish, or vegetables, a smoker can make some tasty meals that will get all of your friends excited.

Get A Hot Tub

Owning a hot tub has never been more achievable. You can buy some great hot tubs for a very reasonable amount these days. With more and more places selling them, the competition to get the best prices is on. You’ll want to look into the details, such as the type of filtration the tub offers, as well as the number of jets and pumps. There are lots of additional features that may tempt you, such as music systems and lighting.

Why not create a beautiful area for your hot tub with a gazebo over it, and some outdoor heating too. That way, you can enjoy your tub through the fall, and maybe even into the winter. Even here in Vegas, the winters get pretty cold!

Patio Furniture

You’ll want to get some lovely patio furniture so that your friends and family can enjoy your garden in comfort. The more you have, the better. That way, everyone can get a seat. Make sure you test anything that you are going to buy to make sure it’s comfortable. You’ll want to relax in your garden, and having garden furniture that allows you to do this is essential.

Decorate

If you want to make your garden into a peaceful oasis, why not decorate it? Maybe include some solar-powered lights. These are relatively inexpensive, and you can get them in a range of styles. String lights make for a nice touch, particularly when attached to the inside of a gazebo.

Make sure that if you are using any electrical items that they are designed for outdoor use, and be sure to use waterproof sockets with circuit breakers if they are mains operated.

There are so many ways to give yourself a beautiful backyard, complete with the garden we’ve been talking about. Create it however you want, and most of all, enjoy it!

•What do you have in your backyard? What is your garden like?

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Holistic Living

Mindfulness and the Metaphysical

August 24, 2019 By lyndsinreallife 1 Comment

metaphysics

/mɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

noun

the branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, identity, time, and space.
“they would regard the question of the initial conditions for the universe as belonging to the realm of metaphysics or religion.”

an abstract theory with no basis in reality.
- “his concept of society as an organic entity is, for market liberals, simply metaphysics.”

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Some people are all science, and others are faith and believing in more. It doesn’t really matter what side of the fence you’re on, no one can deny the beauty and wonder that is to be found from the earth itself.

Now that we are surrounded by technology 24 hours a day, people are looking for more meaning. They are finding it in simple places like yoga, mindfulness, meditation, crystals, and mantras. Long walks in the woods, reminding us that the world, the universe, is more significant than just us.

It’s natural to want to further explore all of those paths. When doing yoga, you consider what hot yoga would be like, or traveling to a spiritual ashram in India. When meditating, how long would it be possible if you allowed yourself?

Mindfulness is recommended for everyone, especially now; paying more attention to what we do and how we do it. Consciously making decisions, and being aware of the outcomes. Being in the moment is a big deal. And while some people believe crystals are no more than pretty rocks, others believe they hold special meanings and even abilities. Citrine for bringing money to you, amethyst for peace, and rose quartz for peace and grounding (& love!). When we know people don’t have our best interests at heart and might want to do us harm in some way, who doesn’t consider finding a protection spells from enemies to get them through it.

It can be the simple things that really give us feelings we can’t quite describe. When you are standing on the top of a mountain, and you can see the valley below you. You’re surrounded by clouds and the greenest of trees. Or, strolling alongside a babbling brook… it’s impossible not to wonder what more there is. The calming of your spirit when you connect your mind, body, and soul. Those moments feel almost inexplicable.

During those walks, those peaceful moments. The moments between technology and typical daily or weekly pressure – those moments we roll around to thinking in metaphysical terms. Who are we? What is our purpose? While we know the universe goes on, and on and in fact, there might be multiple universes – what is beyond that?

When you are sitting, or more preferably laying down, Staring up into the night sky, and watching the stars, that are no longer even there, twinkle and shine. You might notice you aren’t thinking of anything in particular – in fact, of nothing at all. You have found a space where mindfulness and the metaphysical questions have combined to give you that moment of peace.

•What are your thoughts and feelings on the metaphysical?

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Health

Dealing With Bad Wrist Pain

August 23, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

Wrist pain can be difficult to deal with. Below, we look at some common types.

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Wrist Sprain

There are many different causes of wrist sprains, highlighting why the diagnosis stage is of paramount importance. More often than not, a sprained wrist occurs because of a specific incident, such as a fall, and this is exceptionally common during sports, such as skiing, skateboarding, and cycling. A wrist sprain can also occur due to overuse, which is a repetitive strain injury, while other patients suffer as a result of performing heavy manual work, or engaging in activities such as boxing and weight lifting.

If you suffer from wrist pain, you will typically experience a sudden onset of pain; especially if you have fallen over or been the victim of a traumatic injury, and this pain can get worse in the mornings. CBD oil can help, and a lot of people get their CBD oil from the internet or dispensaries. Other symptoms include stiffness, weakness and difficulty in carrying out everyday activities, including picking up objects and opening doors. The pain can be felt on the sides of the wrist as well as the front and the back, and it is not uncommon for pain to be referred to the hand or the forearm.

Wrist Tendonitis

Wrist tendonitis is an overuse condition that can occur when patients carry out prolonged or repetitive activities that place strain on the wrist tendons. Pain varies and it can cause people to have trouble when carrying out normally daily activities, such as using the computer or opening a jar, which is why you need to get your wrist seen as quickly as possible.

There are many different activities that can place strain on the tendons in the wrist, including manual work, such as working at a computer, sewing, using vibrating machinery, bricklaying, painting, and carpentry, as well as sports, including tennis, golf, gymnastics, and badminton. Essentially, any activity that involves repetitive gripping, forceful gripping or something of a similar nature, can cause wrist tendonitis to develop, which is why it is a health condition that is common. In rare cases, this condition can occur suddenly as the result of a traumatic injury.

There are many different signs and symptoms of wrist tendonitis, including stiffness in the wrist, achiness, crepitus, and swelling, while symptoms tend to get worse in the morning and at night, or when the person carries out an activity that they are unaccustomed to or is aggravating. Wrist tendonitis can also make it difficult for people to carry out their usual daily tasks, such as using the computer, opening jars and carrying the groceries; even shaking someone’s hand can cause pain.

Physiotherapy is the best form of treatment for anyone suffering from wrist tendonitis, with most patients making a full recovery when going down this route, yet patient compliance plays a huge role, as you will have to follow the exercises and advice provided at home. A full range of treatments are used to ensure you get back to your best, such as electrotherapy, joint mobilisation, dry needling, and massage, but you need to ensure you follow our self-care advice as well.

•Do you suffer from wrist pain? What was your best course of action?

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Health

What You Should Be Thinking About To Achieve A Healthy Lifestyle

August 22, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

Quite often seen as an impossible task, or something that requires a lot of commitment and hard work, is a healthy lifestyle. We all want to make sure we’re making the most of our time, and living a good, long life is part of that. In order to make sure we are achieving this, we need to spend a little time to take an active approach when it comes to our health. But it doesn’t need to be hard work. You will always get the people who seem to just naturally be healthy, however, they will be most likely be achieving the goal of a healthy lifestyle from making simple everyday choices.

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Have a look below at some of the things you can focus on to help achieve a healthy lifestyle without it becoming stressful or a constant worry:

Regular Health Checks

It should go without saying that regular health checks should be something that is high up on the list as a priority when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. Although we don’t always like to hear that we’re not as healthy as we should be, we need a filling at the dentist, or we need help with areas such as our hearing, it doesn’t make it any less important. You should take the time to learn more about the importance of looking after your teeth, ears, and eyes.

What You Consume

An essential part of a healthy lifestyle is the food and drink that you consume. It’s something that we deal with every day. We know it has a huge effect on our overall health. We will ultimately end up unhealthy, stressed, overweight, tired, and agitated if we don’t consume the right food and the right quantities. Look at areas such as:

· The Food You Eat – Try to make sure you are sticking to a well-balanced diet.

· Vitamins and Supplements- It’s a popular choice to use these to help achieve a healthy lifestyle.

· Alcohol – Try to minimize binge drinking.

· Water– It’s not a big secret that we need water to survive. We naturally consume water throughout the day, so it’s important to top this up as the day goes on.

Exercise Regularly

Exercise is definitely a key part of any healthy lifestyle, but it doesn’t need to be a task that we all dread. The best way of achieving the goal of daily activity in your life is to stop thinking about it as exercise. Yes, that is much easier said than done, but making small changes like walking to the store, going for a family bike ride, or for a stroll up the beach, rather than lying down, means you won’t feel the pressure of exercising, but being more active. Try to think about:

· Being Active for at Least 30 Mins- This can be doing the housework, cleaning the car, walking to the store, or it can simply be an exercise video from YouTube.

· Find an Activity You Enjoy- If you hate running or swimming, don’t do them. Try a few things until you find one you like.

· Involve Your Family or friends- You are much more likely to achieve this if you have support, so get everyone involved! They need it, too.

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Prevention Is Better Than Cure; How To Look After Your Health

August 21, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

When it comes to your health, it is far more effective to prevent illnesses, rather than to wait until you have one to treat. There are a number of ways you can look after yourself and limit your risk of illnesses, so if you don’t already do these things, then take action today and reap the benefits later! From protecting your eyesight or your hearing (which you can learn more about how to do here), it’s far better to prevent those issues than to try and treat it when you actually have a problem. You never know, it could be too late to treat.

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Eat Well

To keep it simple, avoid saturated fats, cholesterol, refined carbs, refined sugars, and trans fats as these foods contribute to heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer. Everything in moderation is a good rule to live by, so make sure you find a balance and don’t overdo it on any one particular food.

Check Your Cholesterol

Diet surprisingly isn’t the most important factor when determining your cholesterol level, and only 20 percent of your body’s cholesterol comes from your diet. The other 80 percent is made by your liver, so it’s important to get your cholesterol and your liver checked!

Keep An Eye On Your Blood Pressure

Knowing your blood pressure and if it’s at a healthy level is essential. You can help your heart by keeping your weight and salt intake down and your activity level up. I can attest for this; I have high BP and have to take medication (ugh) because I didn’t take care of myself before having to treat it! Again, it’s better (for yourself and your health) to live a healthy lifestyle to prevent high BP, than to deal with it and treat it later.

Aim For A Suitable BMI

To see if you are at the “right” weight for your height, calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI). Take a look at this BMI calculator to see how your BMI compares to other people from around the world. If you need to lose weight, then there are plenty of tips online for how you can do this (like exercising more or eating fewer calories).

*Note: BMI isn’t necessarily the best indicator of your health. It’s a guide, for sure, but there are several reasons why a BMI might be high. For example, a short person who exercises frequently (& builds muscle), will have a higher BMI even though they are healthy. Every single body truly is different! Use your BMI as a guide to get you on the right track.

Maintain Safe Blood Sugar Levels

Soda, candy, and sugary desserts can all cause your blood sugar to rise. If you suffer from diabetes, this can damage your heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves, so it’s important to maintain safe levels. This is also crucial to those who have hypoglycemia (or hyperglycemia). I have hypoglycemia, meaning my blood sugar drops quickly and easily. If my blood sugar is too high, I get incredibly sick, and it takes at least an hour to even out. Eat healthy foods, and eat regularly!

Exercise

Exercise doesn’t mean you have to start going to the gym every day; it just means that finding 30 minutes every day to do some kind of activity is beneficial. It could be short and brisk walks two to three times a day, three 10-minute spurts, or two 15-minute spurts of activity to keep your heart healthy.

Quit Smoking Cigarettes

A recent study has found that smokers lose at least ten years of life expectancy, compared with those who’ve never smoked. This study also found that people who quit smoking cigarettes by age 40 reduce their risk of smoking-related death by 90 percent! If you smoke, there is probably nothing else that will be as effective for your health than quitting. Face it: smoking cigarettes will kill you.

Sleep Well

Sleep has a huge effect on how we feel, so if you’re having trouble sleeping, it could be because of your diet. Food relates directly to serotonin, which is a key hormone/neurotransmitter that promotes healthy sleep. Serotonin is also essential for stable mental health and happiness.

Go For Regular Screenings

Health screenings can save your life. Health screenings are designed to identify cancers and other serious problems early so that you can get a more successful treatment. There are plenty of screening recommendations and options for adults, and varied screenings depending on your family history. Take advantage of this and make sure you get it done!

Doing these things will positively impact your health, and your life overall. You’ll only ever have one body, take care of it!

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7 Things You Can Do Today That Your Future Self Will Thank You For

August 21, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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As you get older and understand more about life, learn about yourself, and plan for the future, you hopefully won’t have any regrets. However, the more you learn and grow, the more you realize what you could have done differently and what you might do differently in the future. There are a few things you can do today that your future self will thank you for!

Be Proactive

Benjamin Franklin once said, “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today,” and he was absolutely right. If there’s something you want to achieve, the first step is to start. Don’t wait until next month to start your own business, start an exercise regimen, eat healthier, or start meditating. Don’t wait to go to the doctor. If there’s a health issue bothering you, get it checked out now. Eye tests, trips to the dentist, and hearing tests (which you can learn more about here), should not be put off. The time you’re waiting for is now, so take advantage of it!

Invest In Yourself

The best thing you can invest in is yourself, and whether it’s time or money you invest, investing in yourself will give you the greatest rewards in your life. Prioritize yourself, it’s important.

Be Yourself

Don’t allow yourself to be defined by others or your career. While it takes a lot of insight and courage to be your authentic self, it is the best thing you can be, and if people don’t like you for who you are, it doesn’t matter. Move on and find the people who do. Your life will be much richer for it.

Create Healthy Boundaries

Whether it’s for exercise, dietary choices, relationships, your job, or spending habits, setting some limits for yourself will pay off in the long run. It might be that you choose to save money each month so you can take a long-overdue vacation, or adopt a healthier diet comprising of whole foods so you can finally run a marathon. Boundaries mean that you have the courage to say “no” to what doesn’t work for you, and say “yes” to things that will serve your best interest in the long term.

Never Stop Learning

You can never know everything, and there are always things to learn. You might need to learn how to learn for this to make any difference, because it’s not just about retaining the information; it’s about what you do with that information.

Be Flexible

In life, there are always going to be things that happen that you don’t expect, and that is the joy of life. You never know what’s around the corner, so going with the flow is the key to getting where you want to be. You will rarely achieve things the way you thought they would occur, so don’t try and control everything. Let it be. 🙂

Live a Life of Gratitude

Look around at what you have and be grateful for it. A positive attitude in life does wonders for you and will do so for your future!

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Don’t Let These Common Issues Derail Your Self-Confidence

August 17, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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So, how are you feeling today?

If you’re feeling on top of the world, with oodles of self-confidence, and a raring to go attitude, then congrats, long may it continue!

However, many of us struggle with feelings of low self-esteem, and our confidence levels drop in tandem. Consequently, we are less likely to engage in social situations. We take fewer risks because we don’t want to do something that could result in failure. And we hold ourselves back from achieving our dreams, perhaps because we don’t feel capable.

It is important to deal with the issues that derail our self-confidence. We will then break free of those things that bind us, and move forward with renewed positivity and a can-do attitude that will get us to where we want to be in life.

These are just a few of the common issues that can negatively affect our confidence levels:

Issues That Affect Us Socially

From genuine psychological issues, such as social anxiety, to debilitating conditions, such as issues with hearing and speech, many of us struggle with confidence as a result. We then limit ourselves in social situations and lack the courage to take on simple tasks, such as using the telephone. Thankfully, these can be overcome. Anxiety can be overcome through counseling therapies, speech therapy is available to those who need it, and hearing can be improved through a range of hearing aids, including cochlear implants. Should you be suffering from any issue that is affecting you on a social level, speak to the relevant professionals for the help that you need.

Issues Around Our Physical Appearance

None of us are perfect, but many of us suffer from low self-confidence because of the way we look. This is partly compounded by the images we see in the media, many of them falsely prescribing to the notion that to be beautiful, we have to be slim and have perfect skin. Now, you can take steps to improve your physical apperance when necessary. If you are struggling with weight issues, you can exercise more and eat a healthier diet. And for your skin, there is a range of creams and beauty treatments available. However, providing your health isn’t at risk, it is okay to be who you are! That’s all you should ever be: you. Work on your imperfections if you need to, but do other things to stop hating your body. Begin by offering gratitude for your best bits, and ignore the toxic messages that the media bombards you with.

Issues Around Social Media

Many of us compare ourselves unfavorably to the people on our friends’ lists. We envy the exciting lives that they seem to be leading, and wish that we had better things to post. We place value on the number of likes our posts get and start to feel down when nobody seems to notice what we write. These factors can negatively affect our confidence levels, so perhaps it’s time we unplug ourselves for a while. We might then start to become less reliant on Facebook, Twitter, etc. for our social needs, and finally start to enjoy life and regain confidence away from our screens.

What impacts your self-confidence? How do you find confidence?

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Working Through The Knots Of What Massage Therapy Could Do For You

August 14, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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Massage is something many of us do to relax, whether on a spa day or at home. It’s a comforting gesture from our partners after a hard day at work. In some cases, it’s even a way for us to get closer to the people we love. But, health? Surely massage can’t help with that?

Massage therapy can actually bring a whole load more health benefits than you might realize. In fact, massage is one of the oldest forms of medicine found to facilitate bodily healing. Even better, taking the time to make this a regular part of your routine can see you enjoying both health and mental benefits.

Admittedly, not all massages are created equal. Swedish massage, for example, is best for those who want a gentle and relaxing experience which works through some knots. Deep tissue massage, however, is a more pressured and targeted method of addressing specific muscle pains.

To get the most out of massage therapy, it’s vital that you search around for the best option to suit your needs. Once you discover that, you’ll be free to enjoy massage therapy benefits including-

Relieved Postural Stress

A relief of postural stress is one of the most apparent massage benefits and can be found with the majority of options. This is especially useful for those with jobs that affect postural health such as office work, as it can undo the damage of sitting in a chair all day. That’s because a massage can help to address the imbalances that lead to issues such as neck stiffness and lower back pain. If you’re in one chair for the majority of your working day, then, massage is undoubtedly the therapy for you.

Emotional Regulation

Options like aromatherapy and Qigong massage are fantastic at regulating emotions. That’s because they focus on the senses rather than just posture using methods such as unblocking energies and essential oils. If you often feel stressed or anxious, then these therapies can help to unblock your mind as much as they do your body. Massages like these can be so useful that Qigong is even now regularly used in the case of special needs, particularly autism. Qigong for special needs works by increasing the ability of children with autism to regulate the emotions which they struggle with most of the time. And, it could go a long way towards helping you, too.

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Improved Immunity

Last but not least, massage can also improve your immune system, as evidenced in a 2010 study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The study found that regular massage led to a significant increase in white blood cell counts, meaning patients were better able to fight disease. As such, booking yourself in for a weekly massage could go a long way towards keeping you healthy at all times.

Instead of just leaving a massage for your spa days, you could well benefit from seeking a local trained massage therapist for regular sessions. Your health will certainly thank you for it!

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Beauty Reviews

From Lackluster to Luscious; How Joico’s Defy Damage Line Transformed My Hair

August 8, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

My hair is usually a huge mess. It’s summer in Las Vegas, which means daily temps are over 100°F. Take that heat, add in humidity during Monsoon Season (AKA now), and like I said, my hair turns into a HUGE MESS. My long hair becomes frizzy and unruly. I have dry, damaged hair, yet I have oily hair at the same time (what?!). Not to mention, the sun strips my hair dye at alarming rates. I need a really good shampoo, conditioner, conditioning masque, and heat protectant to manage my long locks. Luckily, I discovered the Joico Defy Damage hair care line!

Disclosure: I received a sample of Joico’s Defy Damage hair care line, in exchange for an honest review. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions are 100% mine.

I wasn’t familiar with Joico, so I was excited to do some research on this amazing company, and their life-changing hair products (that are sulfate and paraben free!). I was generously offered the Defy Damage Protective Shampoo, Defy Damage Protective Conditioner, Defy Damage Protective Masque, and Defy Damage Protective Shield. I’M IN LOVE!

I’m pretty picky about my hair care products. I don’t like greasy heat shields, oils (usually), and well, okay, I don’t really like any hair products besides shampoo and conditioner. However, I need a masque and heat protectant. I’m being totally honest: these products are PERFECT, especially because they smell so, so good!

I use the masque once a week (at night), and it leaves my hair SO SOFT. Even my boyfriend noticed the difference (he’s been brushing my hair lately, because I had neck surgery, and my shoulder is essentially useless). The protective shield gives my hair the perfect amount of protection from my straightener and the sun, in addition to strong, shiny hair, without feeling oily or greasy.

Look how gorgeously smooth and soft my hair is in this picture!

From the Joico website: “Protect all hair types from the ravaging effects of daily heat styling, UV exposure, and environmental pollution that lead to dry, dull, lackluster locks with Joico’s NEW Defy Damage haircare system. This damage-defying breakthrough helps protect and strengthen hair bonds for a healthy-hair transformation you can instantly see and feel.” Defy Damage products have SmartRelease technology. They continually release Rose Hip Oil, Arginine, and Keratin.

I’m really glad I’ve been introduced to Joico’s Defy Damage hair care line; I’ve easily become a regular customer! I bet you’ll feel the same way, too. 🙂

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