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College Fashion Week is a time for students interested in fashion to bond over the latest trends. Collegiate influencers showcase iconic outfits and do all the work when it comes for scouting and popularizing new styles. The other part of the week is beauty and hair. Preferences for these vary widely but luckily there was something for everyone this fashion week. While Halloween costume ideas are swirling in our brains right now, these essentials make everyday life a little better and will still slay on Halloweekend. The self-care essentials of fashion week are finally here and they are definitely scream-worthy.
- Batiste Dry Shampoo
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Sometimes between going to classes, working out, and studying for that quiz, there isn’t time to properly clean your hair. Sometimes it’s really humid. Sometimes it’s just a bad hair day. Whatever the case may be, dry shampoo is a lifesaver, and it smells good to boot. Batiste is a classic brand for dry shampoo, making hair everywhere look beautiful on those humid, windy, and greasy days. This shampoo hydrates, de-frizzes, and volumizes without leaving residue! This is why Batiste’s dry shampoo is an instant hit. The formula has a delightfully fresh, citrusy scent. I don’t know a lot about aromatherapy, but fresh scents add a new kind of energy to the day. When life gets overwhelming, hair care should not be the last thing on your mind. For those having trouble deciding on the simplest things, like what to eat for breakfast, it’s best to reach for something guaranteed to last, something tried and true.
- Shea Moisture’s Curl Enhancing Smoothie
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Ingredients define a brand and speak to its priorities. Skin, follicles, and strands of hair are so sensitive to that which they imbibe that it seems almost out of touch to use harmful ingredients today. One product with the most chemicals is hair detangler. While curls and coils do not by any means have to be tamed, combing hair can be a struggle for curly-haired ladies. Combing curly hair after a shower can lead to a cloud of voluminous frizz. While many products claim to have the antidote, many do not keep hair health in mind when creating it. Shea Moisture’s Curl Enhancing Smoothie is a highlight of the brand, using natural ingredients to achieve silky, detangled hair without harmful ingredients or a weird residue. The formula moisturizes, repairs, and protects curly hair by softening hair before it is detangled. This brand has been nourishing skin and hair the naturally for years, and it’s about time it gained more traction. We can’t get enough!
- Disney’s Maleficent Headband
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Speaking of hair, what’s better to hold it back with than a headband featuring the sequel starring Angelina Jolie’s cheekbones? The answer is nothing. She is the person we all strive to be. It was off-putting, knowing her true kindness, to see her as Maleficent in Disney’s creative spin on its classic movie “Sleeping Beauty”, but that movie was full of fantasy, adventure and love. Now the sequel we’ve begged for is finally here. In Disney’s “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil,” a sequel to the 2014 global box office hit, Maleficent and her goddaughter, Aurora begin to question the very complex familial ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play. With Disney winning the movie making game right now, the hype and expectations for this movie are high. “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” opens in U.S. theaters on October 18, 2019.
- Heat Tools by Conair
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The name Conair is synonymous with professional-grade home haircare, but the brand’s latest line of sleek Double Ceramic™ heat tools proves that there is always room for innovation. These heat tools leave hair looking like it came straight from the salon. It’s a look that lasts, with heat and damage protection that helps fight off frizzy hair. Unlike most tools, the Double Ceramic™ heat series evenly heats hair with lower chances of damaging it because of the products’ higher ceramic content. Silky and smooth are the only words that can describe the results. And salon-grade, of course. These heat tools are a must for homecoming, game days, date nights, rush week, job interviews, or any other situation which requires gorgeous locks.
- Primark’s Portable Charger
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Traveling to Europe is a must for students interested in delicious food, unbelievable architecture, lavish parties, and Renaissance paintings. Not everyone has the budget to travel just yet, but get ready to explore anywhere at anytime with Primark’s portable charger. It’s convenient, compact, and cute, and serves every charging need. Going on a day trip downtown? Forget to charge overnight? This portable charger is the remedy. It is something everyone wishes they have at some point or another. Primark is a premier store in many countries across the ol’ Atlantic, so this charger is surely the definition of reliable. It is a way to bring the excitement of Europe and the prospect of traipsing through its many delights to college. And who knows? This charger may very well fuel the device that books that trip to Europe.
- Leg Mask by Nair
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Fall is a hard season to shave in. It’s not quite cold enough yet to pin the lack of motivation to shave on pointlessness, yet this is the season of leggings, jeans, and tights (but not as pants, we heard you loud and clear, Blair Waldorf), and they cover everything anyway. It also takes away time that could be used for decorating, studying, having fun, or relaxing. With Nair’s Leg Mask, that internal struggle vanishes. Not only does the mask remove hair and stubble, it minimizes regrowth and is a leg beauty treatment, too! The leg mask creates smoother legs and remain smooth for longer than after shaving. It is made with naturally-derived ingredients and the website provides information on all removal methods so you can choose the best for you! Choices about body hair are personal, that should be very clear, but those choosing to remove leg hair should do it the most comfortable and convenient way possible. Nair’s leg is the best of both worlds. Get ready for heeps of freetime this chilly season.
- The Lip Blossom Palette by Jill Stuart
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Another fall fallacy: chapped lips! Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely adore fall and all the cozy beverages and eloquent metaphors it inspires, but those attributes don’t stop the cold air from drying out my poor lips. Right now, lips need to be cared for as honored guests. They’re having a tough time, and treating them right will help maintain the ability to smile, frown, or make any expression whatsoever through these dryer months. Not to worry, there is a palette of supreme smoothness that is totally grin-worthy. The Lip Blossom palette by Jill Stuart is an innovative combination of buildable lipstick and lasting hydration, and it actually works! It is easy to choose how outgoing or subtle to be with buildable colors that add a luscious glow and last longer than your next coffee. Stuart’s unique blend of moisturizing oils melt softly and smoothly on lips like a creamy balm. The mini palette features samples of best-selling shades in a mix of glossy, semi-matte, and metallic finishes. There is honestly not one person who would not enjoy this palette. There is something for everyone, and its versatility provides options for makeup exploration. It’s also just plain beautiful! Going out of your comfort zone and taking risks with makeup does not affect the quality of color or hydration in this palette, and that is truly a revelation.
There is definitely something for everyone here. These products prove that beauty and self-care products can be convenient and actually help with life. Beauty doesn’t have to be painful to achieve your desired look. Confidence creates the best looks, though, and can only be achieved by being comfortable in your own skin.