✨ End of year musings ✨ First of all, thanks ✨ End of year musings ✨

First of all, thanks to everyone who’s not my mom or an old acquaintance from my past lol for sticking around yet another slow content year❣️No hard feelings if you do an yearly clean up and I don’t make the cut for next year though 😅

As much as I would like to come back and deliver informative content like everyone else… I’ve had to accept that I shine brighter in other settings. IG may be a wonderful medium for others but for me it’s been nothing than hitting my head against the wall and complaining why my head hurts. 🤕 And since consciously taking a backseat in 2020, I’ve proven myself that I don’t suck as much as I had myself believe. In my case, if life throws you lemons don’t try to make lemonade, ask why and from where they’re being thrown. 😅 

✨2021 BEST… ✨

TV-show… White Lotus and Ted Lasso
- The fact that I just started binging Ted Lasso two days ago and it’s quickly become the best thing I’ve watched says a lot! 😂

Investment… @melissawoodhealth app
- Without a doubt❣️Stopped going to the gym, lifting and doing regular HIIT workouts, swapped it for walks and bite sized pilates. Finally lost the weight I gained and feeling comfortable in my skin. 🧘🏻‍♀️

Achievement… Luxury bargains and facing fears
- Price is relative, patience is gold, and facing fears makes you more bold. 😏

Life lesson… “You are not who you think you are”
- As we get older we often start identifying ourselves with certain behavior, smarts, and likes. We tell ourselves lies of who we are and what we’re capable of. Usually influenced by others around us, past beliefs and societal opinions. Lies limiting our truest potential and deepest desires. By ridding myself of old limiting beliefs I’ve surprised and even shocked myself with how multi-talented and diverse my identity can be. 💫 

On that note, I’ll end by wishing you all a happy new year! Hope you’ll tag along for the next ✨♥️
Don’t you just love it when an expensive product Don’t you just love it when an expensive product doesn’t work for you? Or maybe you hate it as it was a waste of money 😅😝

It’s really worth repeating that a higher price tag doesn’t always = amazing results. What I’ve learned is that there are many different factors at play when it comes to pricing. Some brands want to offer new and exclusive formulations with studies behind them. Which isn’t cheap. Others are just starting off small batch, wanting to make it full time. And some just want the rich as their target consumer (looking at you Dr Sturm 🧐). And that’s all fine. 💁🏻‍♀️

I forgot the point I wanted to make. 😅 

But if you’re interested in hearing my thoughts on some expensive Allies of Skin-products, hop on over to my blog! ☺️ (Link in bio) 

Hint: The most expensive product was my least favorite. 👀

#alliesofskin #skincarejunkie #skincarecommunity #skönhet #skönhetsblogg #acnepositivity #glowingskincare #luxuryskincare #expensiveskincare #mandelicacid #promisekeeperblemishfacial #vitamincserum
It’s soon the season to open advent calendars! 🎄🤩

While being busy with life I forgot to highlight my review on some of the luxury items found in last year’s CultBeauty advent calendar. 🙈

If you’re interested to hear my thoughts on:
• Glow Recipe Banana Souffle
• 111Skin Rose Gold Radiance Booster
• Votary Super Seed Oil
• Dr Dennis Gross B3Adaptive Stress Serum
• Dr Barbara Sturm Night Serum

Then hop on to my blog! (Link in bio) You’ll also find a review on the Augustinus Bader Creams in a separate post ✨

Can’t promise, but I’ll try my hardest getting out part 2 before the end of this year 🤞🏼

Are you getting a beauty advent calendar this year? If so, which one are you eyeing? 😀
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🌼 Quarter Three Musings 🌼 Been busy… figu 🌼 Quarter Three Musings 🌼

Been busy… figuring out if math is related to science…
– And I’ll say no more until I know for sure. 🤔 But one thing’s for sure, there are such things as stupid questions. 💁🏻‍♀️
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Keeping me grounded… Movement and active rest🧘🏻‍♀️
– with the help of the @balance app I’ve been trying to make at least 5 min of deep pause a daily habit to increase focus, motivation and understanding. And I’ve been surprisingly calmer compared to my other counterparts. 😅
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Best summer memory… Rooftop Pool 😎
– Not to mention that awkward encounter with people from high school 🙈😂
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New in beauty 🧖🏻‍♀️:
– Bioderma Cicabio Cream
– Ouai Air Dry Foam
– Skincity Skincare Kit
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Contemplating a lot on… What exactly defines one’s identity?
– And do we really have one or do we just tell ourselves that? 👀
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Best purchase… Zara Seamless wear
– One of those, “insta made me do it”. 😄 I haven’t bought anything from Zara in years, but this they did good ⭐️ The most comfy, stretchy and soft leisure wear I’ve ever had👌🏼
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Feeling good about… Myself 🥰
– The positive side effect of being off social media. 😏
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On my wishlist… the Dyson Supersonic 💇🏻‍♀️
– Kind of embarrassing to want one. 🙄 The price is ridiculous. And I’ll probably won’t be happy with it because of the high pitch sound only I seem to recognize 🙉 😂
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Favorite streams 📺… “White Lotus” and “Mare of Easttown”
– Loved the mix of Faulty Towers meets murder mystery in White Lotus. And who can hate on anything starring Kate Winslet? 😍
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I’m looking forward to…  Countdown to Christmas🎄
– Can’t wait to open advent calendars! And just like last year, I got myself one filled with beauty products 😁✨
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How has the past few months been for you? What new product are you loving?
✨🌸 CUSTOM HAIR CARE 🌸✨
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I've been using @functionofbeauty since February when I got them for my birthday. This is a brand I've been eyeing since they launched. 😍 The idea of customized hair care appealed to me as I always felt I had to let go of certain aspects. If I want volume, I can't have moisture, and if I wanted curl action, I will not get volume, etc. With customized hair care, I can make a formula that checks all my boxes... Well, so I thought. 😅
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I've realized that there are a few issues surrounding customed stuff... 🙄 In the case of FoB, the customer is responsible to know their hair and what it needs. However, I would say, that the majority of us don't have a clue! 🙈 Like, in my case, I chose goals after my wants, not necessarily what my hair needs. 😶 You would think those two go hand in hand, but they don't!
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While it didn't end up in disaster, my expectations weren't met. But I can't blame the product or the brand, because I chose the formula. 🤷🏻‍♀️ This brings me to my next issue...
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There are literally more than ten thousand combinations to try. Which is one too many if the first concoction doesn't work for you. I mean, I'd rather try out a different line, than try to puzzle the right pieces together. 🙇🏻‍♀️
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There are other brands, like @prose (only US atm), where the customization is more like a consultation. So rather than you picking what you think would work, you do a quiz answering stuff about your hair and health. What's also interesting is that they take into account your environment and its humidity level. Which I think is genius! Nevertheless, even that won't totally guarantee the formula will work for you. 💁🏻‍♀️
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While I can only speak for _this particular formula_ and how it worked with _my hair_, if you are interested to read my experience hop on over to my blog! 👉🏼 link in bio.
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Have you tried custom hair care?
🌸 Quarter Two Musings 🌸
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I just started... knitting a summer top with dropped stitches I started a year ago
- I've frogged it twice in a year lol. Hopefully, third's a charm! 🤞🏼 
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I've been reading... The Beauty Detox Power by @_kimberlysnyder
- A book I’ve been meaning to read for years now. But everything has its divine timing. ✨ The message could’ve not been received more deeply than now.
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I’m obsessing about… Cults
– As someone who loves psychology I've been utterly fascinated by cults lately. Loved watching all the NXIVM documentaries and started to see concerning patterns...
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I’ve recently been bothered by... Microcult behavior in the beauty community (and social media overall)
- It’s like deja vu, and I feel like I’m the only one who sees it. Everyone thinks they are doing good and no one's pointing out the harm.
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I've enjoyed… morning walks
-  In a quest to avoid sun rash and control weight gain I moved my lunch walks to mornings and made them longer too. Can happily inform you that I've not suffered sun rash this year 👍🏼 
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Most played songs… 
🎵 This must be the place - Talking Heads
🎵 This Wild Darkness (Loaded remix) - Moby
🎵 On Ice - Michael Nau
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My latest purchase… a small Pilates ball
– Slowly building my own home gym. This and a pair of ankle weights has really amplified results. 💪🏼
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I've got my eye on… Milk Makeup Sunshine Skin Tint
– It's finally available in Sweden and now with more shades. Hopefully, will be able to do a swatch once I'm in Stockholm and see if it lives up to its hype.
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I'm looking forwards to... celebrating 11 years with my boyfriend 🥳
– On this date, 11 yrs ago, I met my soul mate at a christening of all things. 😂 I knew back then that it's forever or never. ❤
Two tinted sunscreens that don't get the attention Two tinted sunscreens that don't get the attention they deserve are the Avéne B Protect and Bioderma Anti-Redness. Both of which are tinted and deliver a high SPF of 50+. 💁🏻‍♀️
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If you care to read a more detailed comparison, head to my blog! 👉🏼 Link in bio!
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For the short version 👇🏼
I would repurchase both! But do lean more towards Bioderma AR being the favorite 🌟 It's fragrance-free and water-resistant, unlike B Protect. Has a sheer yellowish tint that blends in better into my light to medium complexion. It's also more hydrating and has soothing ingredients which are great for my normal/dry acne-prone skin. The B Protect has things going for it too, like more coverage and less dewy finish. But in general, for my skin, the Bioderma AR felt like a better fit.
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I picked up both and tested them out during winter/spring. So I can't, unfortunately, say how well they wear up during summer. But considering their small size (only 30ml 🙄), I would recommend opting for something that gives you more bang for your bucks as you will probably go through a tube pretty quickly in the summer.
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Have you tried these two? Tell me your thoughts below!
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Don’t forget, it doesn’t matter. How you are o Don’t forget, it doesn’t matter.
How you are or who you are. 
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You’re allowed to brag and you can stay quiet. 
You’re allowed to complain and you can stay away.
You’re allowed to have everything and show nothing.
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You do not have to do anything outside yourself or be anyone else to have what you want. 
Just be true to yourself at all cost.
Don’t be ashamed of your genuine wants. 
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Everything is allowed. 
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There are no rules on how to succeed. 
It will happen for you too eventually. 
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It’s always in your orbit.
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Stop the rituals of what to expect. 
Only be your unapologetic self and know that you are already worthy of what is on its way. 
Own your dreams and what you deeply want to experience. 
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Make peace with your past and know you’re expansive.
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Whenever envy is expressed, see it as an reminder of what you’re not giving yourself.
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The stars don’t tell the way without your belief in them. 
That’s why it doesn’t matter,
As you, and only you, hold the power.
💕 Kaerlig 💕 #paidcollaboration
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In addition to a practical basics kit to get started with kegel exercises (see earlier post), @sinful.eu also offers organic intimate products. Their Kaerlig-line is produced in Denmark with a high proportion of organic and natural ingredients. Most products are also Nordic Swan Eco-labeled and allergy-tested. 👌🏻
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I've tested out their organic lubricant and O gel, both of which are latex and toy-safe. I was very skeptical about the O gel and have never tried any O enhancing product before. But got a (quite literally 😊️) warm surprise of how well it works! Have you tried anything similar or am I late for the train? 
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👉🏼 Go check out my blog to read more about my thoughts!
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[SWE] #betaltsammarbete
Förutom ett praktiskt baskit för att komma igång med knipövningar (se några inlägg ner), erbjuder Sinful även ekologiska intimprodukter. Deras serie Kaerlig är producerad i Danmark med hög andel ekologiska och naturliga ingredienser. De flesta prordukter är även svenenmärkta och allergitestade. 👌🏻
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Jag har fått testa deras ekologiska glidmedel och x gel, båda som är säkra att använda tillsamamns med latex och leksakerna. Jag var väldigt skeptiskt mot o-gelen och har aldrig testat något liknande tidigare. Men vart (bokstavligen 😊️) varmt överraskad hur bra den fungerar! Har ni testat något liknande eller är jag sen till tåget? 😅
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👉🏼 Kolla in min blogg för att läsa mer om mina tankar!
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Beauty, Hair · March 5, 2021

5 Hair Growth Myths I Stopped Following

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Ever since I cut off about 30 cm to refresh my hair back in 2016, I’ve been on a hair growth journey. But in contrast to the bird’s nest I was rocking (hence why the chop in the first place) I decided to do whatever in my power to grow it out looking and feeling healthy. Because getting long hair is easy. But keeping up the quality of virgin hair is not. Putting it into perspective, some people would be incredibly happy to have any hair, especially if they are thinning and have had to go for fue hair restoration as well as other procedures (looking at men), so they can get their hair back. Keep that in mind when you are growing and don’t stress out too much.


Myth #1: “Don’t trim your hair” and “Trimming makes hair grow faster”

Two opposite statements that you’ll come across when searching for ways to grow your hair out faster. The first one, about not trimming your hair, is probably the most annoying statement about this subject there is. No professional hairdresser agrees with this even.

It’s annoying because, yes, this will let your hair grow out faster, but it will result in you having to do a big chop later. I’ve fallen for this in the past. I get where this logic stems from, but it doesn’t take into account that, 1) you don’t just lose your hair from the root but from the ends too and, 2) thin hair is much more prone to damage than thicker strands. Not to mention, as your hair gets longer it gets older and thus much more breakage-prone at the ends.

I’m passionate about this because I’ve had to cut off at least 10-30 cm and starting over many times because I stubbornly only went to the hairdresser to get it trimmed once a year! Yes, my hair was long and it got to long much faster. But it was a bird’s nest, difficult to brush, and didn’t look healthy. Trimming does make the process of growth feel and take a lot longer, but if you want soft, shiny, and long hair, it’s worth it.

The other statement, people who say that you should do trims to grow out your hair, with the belief that it grows magically faster, needs correction.
Your hair grows, either way, you can’t trim or not cut it to make it “grow faster”. It doesn’t grow from the ends, you know! How fast depends on genetics, internal factors, season, and scalp health.

THE TAKE OUT

If your hair strands are thick and more resilient to heat, you don’t need to trim as often. But you still need to if you want healthy, soft, and manageable hair. If you have thin and brittle hair, the only way to get to that long and, most importantly, healthy hair is if you do regular trims every third month or so. Do it yourself at home or at the hairdresser. Ask for a “dusting” instead of a trim, and your hairdresser should only attack the damaged parts.



Myth #2: Washing your hair once a week for hair growth

While washing your hair every day isn’t ideal, neither is waiting 7 days to wash it… From a hair growth perspective. Yes, your hair and scalp benefit from the sebum coating, but you also have to take into account that we don’t live in the cleanest environment. Your hair collects a lot of dust, from your pillow to air pollution and whatnot. If you on top of that use hair products and rely on dry shampoo, then that’s just adding too much grime to the scalp at the end of the week. This, in turn, can cause the hair pores to clog up, eventually ending with hair fallouts! Not to mention, if your dirty hair touches your face it may even lead to acne.

Hair grows best in a clean environment. That doesn’t mean squeaky clean. It just means that you need to make sure you don’t wait too long between washes. If your scalp starts to itch or become super greasy, then you’ve waited too long.

I will say this though, that it definitely depends on your type of hair, where you live, your lifestyle, and how much styling products you use. For example, if you’re someone who exercises 3-7 times a week, you’re better off washing your hair every 2-3 days than washing once a week and overusing dry shampoo in the process.

Switching to an SLS-free shampoo can help you wash more frequently without drying out and irritating your scalp. Because we don’t want that either. If you do use styling products or live in a very polluted area, adding a clarifying shampoo 1-4 times a month to your washing routine is advised.

THE TAKE OUT

How often you should wash your hair depends on several factors. Don’t try to extend the days between your wash days before analyzing your hair and situation. Most people do fine washing every 3-4 days.

Myth #3: Oil massages for thicker and longer hair

Okay, this is more of an unpopular opinion, and I might be the first one to say this… Yes, there are some oils that have anecdotal evidence of speeding up hair growth and give fuller hair. But it’s still unsure whether it’s the oil or the 5-minute message that’s doing the trick. For instance, I haven’t used oil on my scalp and I still managed to grow my hair almost one inch within a month just from doing the inversion method.

My opinion pretty much stems from the above statement, that hair grows quicker in a healthy and clean environment. On another note, oil masks may help condition hair, which in turn makes it stronger and more resilient against breakage. Less breakage = less loss = longer lengths.
But remember that I only pointed out that, from a hair growth perspective, it doesn’t make sense to clog up your pores.

However, just like the other two myths, it all comes down to one’s hair texture and thickness of strands. Of course, I’m speaking from my own experience. Oil can be very thugging, and if you have thin strands, you might do more damage by massaging with oil instead of just your fingers. So I personally reserve oil on the lengths of my hair instead of my scalp as I was experiencing unnecessary hair fallouts.

THE TAKE OUT

Not everyone benefits from oil massages. If you notice that your hair is falling out more it could be because of brittle follicles or thin hair. And massaging with oil won’t magically make hair and follicles stronger. Instead, you might want to consult a doctor who can provide you with the best advice regarding hair thinning and hair loss. That said, there is a possibility that you may be advised to get a hair transplant. However, in order to find a reputed clinic and a doctor to get assistance regarding the same, you might have to do a bit of research. For instance, if you are living in Turkey, you probably have to search for the best hair transplant clinic in Turkey on the web to find a doctor, who can help you out with your issue. Nevertheless, if you are going to use oils on your scalp, be sure to wash it off thoroughly the same day. Otherwise, what’s remaining, may clog the pores and eventually stunt growth that may even result in hair loss.

Myth #4: Silicones makes your hair dry and damaged

Silicones may initially be just for show, to give your hair a false feeling of softness and shine. But they do also provide some protection by mending ends and keeping your hair soft and less frizzy. Which will give you fewer knots to detangle but also make the brushing process easier with fewer pull-outs.

Silicones get a bad rap because they might build up, blocking moisture from getting into the hair, which can cause hair to become dry and brittle if not removed. And to remove and avoid build-up you need to wash with a clarifying shampoo. However, not all silicones stack up and some are even water-soluble. And most silicones can be removed with more gentle surfactants like sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) and cocamidopropyl betaine (here’s a list). There’s a bunch of gentle clarifying shampoos on the market that removes build-up without stripping the hair. And depending on the silicone, your sulfate-free shampoo might do the trick.

The fact is that some hair types benefit more from using silicones than avoiding them. If your hair strands are thin and breakage-prone, silicones help to protect and prevent future damage from brushing and heat tools. To say that all silicones are bad and should be avoided for healthy hair growth for everyone is just not true.

THE TAKE OUT

Now, everyone’s hair type is different. Some hair types don’t do well with silicones. For others, it’s helpful and protects the hair from damage. As always, you have to consider your hair type, environment, and the product itself. Not all products with silicones are created equal. If you are using styling products, no matter if it’s conventional or natural, you should be doing a clarifying treatment at least once a month.

Myth #5: Natural haircare is best for growing hair long

I don’t know about you. But a lot of people in the long hair community seem to all lean towards using natural and organic hair care. As if that’s what magically helps their hair grow longer and thicker. While this may be the case for some, I haven’t found better evidence than it being similar to eating a bad diet to suddenly switching to a better one. You will, without a doubt, notice a difference.

From my observations, own experience, and research, it doesn’t really matter if your hair care is “clean” or not. What matters the most is that it actually cleanses your scalp and doesn’t irritate it. Natural products are known to have a bit more extracts, as well as known essential oils that research suggests actually helps with hair growth and hair thickness. The milder formulations may also help keep a calm and soothed environment. However, many natural products are heavy on oils and butters, which not all hair textures can handle. And just like silicones, these heavy lipids may build up and clog follicles, if not removed properly.

I have not been able to find any correlation that natural would somehow be better for hair growth. And nowadays, professional haircare and even conventional drugstore, are more or less SLS-free and do include nourishing ingredients.

THE TAKE OUT

Find hair care that works for your hair, it can be natural, but it doesn’t have to. If you want longer and thicker hair, please don’t listen to absolutes. Check your hair type, texture, environment, and lifestyle, and use products accordingly. It doesn’t matter if the brand you use is all-natural or not, make sure it cleanses without stripping and works with your hair type and environment.



Do What Works For You

Such an overused statement, but it’s true. I’ve watched enough videos and read through enough articles to realize that hair growth and thickness are more genetics or an internal issue than what most shampoos can fix. Take care of your scalp and your hair will grow. How fast and thick depends on your genetic makeup most of the time. I would class myself as a hair expert and I’ve even thought about selling hair extensions and weaves online as a little side hustle. I hope these tips make your hair healthy and shiny but if you have any questions or want advice, feel free to ask!

But have in mind that people with long and thick healthy hair on YouTube and Instagram have the spotlight because they are the anomaly. Not to forget that they will show you what they want you to see. A person who hasn’t cut their hair in a year might have long hair but doesn’t necessarily have healthy hair. Rarely do people show or talk about all their split ends. And if they deny having any, their hair strands may be thick and resilient, so their advice shouldn’t necessarily apply to everyone.

Be critical and seek out people with the same hair quality as you.


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✨ End of year musings ✨ First of all, thanks ✨ End of year musings ✨

First of all, thanks to everyone who’s not my mom or an old acquaintance from my past lol for sticking around yet another slow content year❣️No hard feelings if you do an yearly clean up and I don’t make the cut for next year though 😅

As much as I would like to come back and deliver informative content like everyone else… I’ve had to accept that I shine brighter in other settings. IG may be a wonderful medium for others but for me it’s been nothing than hitting my head against the wall and complaining why my head hurts. 🤕 And since consciously taking a backseat in 2020, I’ve proven myself that I don’t suck as much as I had myself believe. In my case, if life throws you lemons don’t try to make lemonade, ask why and from where they’re being thrown. 😅 

✨2021 BEST… ✨

TV-show… White Lotus and Ted Lasso
- The fact that I just started binging Ted Lasso two days ago and it’s quickly become the best thing I’ve watched says a lot! 😂

Investment… @melissawoodhealth app
- Without a doubt❣️Stopped going to the gym, lifting and doing regular HIIT workouts, swapped it for walks and bite sized pilates. Finally lost the weight I gained and feeling comfortable in my skin. 🧘🏻‍♀️

Achievement… Luxury bargains and facing fears
- Price is relative, patience is gold, and facing fears makes you more bold. 😏

Life lesson… “You are not who you think you are”
- As we get older we often start identifying ourselves with certain behavior, smarts, and likes. We tell ourselves lies of who we are and what we’re capable of. Usually influenced by others around us, past beliefs and societal opinions. Lies limiting our truest potential and deepest desires. By ridding myself of old limiting beliefs I’ve surprised and even shocked myself with how multi-talented and diverse my identity can be. 💫 

On that note, I’ll end by wishing you all a happy new year! Hope you’ll tag along for the next ✨♥️
Don’t you just love it when an expensive product Don’t you just love it when an expensive product doesn’t work for you? Or maybe you hate it as it was a waste of money 😅😝

It’s really worth repeating that a higher price tag doesn’t always = amazing results. What I’ve learned is that there are many different factors at play when it comes to pricing. Some brands want to offer new and exclusive formulations with studies behind them. Which isn’t cheap. Others are just starting off small batch, wanting to make it full time. And some just want the rich as their target consumer (looking at you Dr Sturm 🧐). And that’s all fine. 💁🏻‍♀️

I forgot the point I wanted to make. 😅 

But if you’re interested in hearing my thoughts on some expensive Allies of Skin-products, hop on over to my blog! ☺️ (Link in bio) 

Hint: The most expensive product was my least favorite. 👀

#alliesofskin #skincarejunkie #skincarecommunity #skönhet #skönhetsblogg #acnepositivity #glowingskincare #luxuryskincare #expensiveskincare #mandelicacid #promisekeeperblemishfacial #vitamincserum
It’s soon the season to open advent calendars! 🎄🤩

While being busy with life I forgot to highlight my review on some of the luxury items found in last year’s CultBeauty advent calendar. 🙈

If you’re interested to hear my thoughts on:
• Glow Recipe Banana Souffle
• 111Skin Rose Gold Radiance Booster
• Votary Super Seed Oil
• Dr Dennis Gross B3Adaptive Stress Serum
• Dr Barbara Sturm Night Serum

Then hop on to my blog! (Link in bio) You’ll also find a review on the Augustinus Bader Creams in a separate post ✨

Can’t promise, but I’ll try my hardest getting out part 2 before the end of this year 🤞🏼

Are you getting a beauty advent calendar this year? If so, which one are you eyeing? 😀
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#adventcalendar #cultbeauty #cultbeautyadventcalendar #luxurybeauty #glowrecipebananasouffle #votarysuperseed #drbarbarasturm #drdennisgross #augustinusbader #richcream #111skin
🌼 Quarter Three Musings 🌼 Been busy… figu 🌼 Quarter Three Musings 🌼

Been busy… figuring out if math is related to science…
– And I’ll say no more until I know for sure. 🤔 But one thing’s for sure, there are such things as stupid questions. 💁🏻‍♀️
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Keeping me grounded… Movement and active rest🧘🏻‍♀️
– with the help of the @balance app I’ve been trying to make at least 5 min of deep pause a daily habit to increase focus, motivation and understanding. And I’ve been surprisingly calmer compared to my other counterparts. 😅
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Best summer memory… Rooftop Pool 😎
– Not to mention that awkward encounter with people from high school 🙈😂
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New in beauty 🧖🏻‍♀️:
– Bioderma Cicabio Cream
– Ouai Air Dry Foam
– Skincity Skincare Kit
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Contemplating a lot on… What exactly defines one’s identity?
– And do we really have one or do we just tell ourselves that? 👀
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Best purchase… Zara Seamless wear
– One of those, “insta made me do it”. 😄 I haven’t bought anything from Zara in years, but this they did good ⭐️ The most comfy, stretchy and soft leisure wear I’ve ever had👌🏼
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Feeling good about… Myself 🥰
– The positive side effect of being off social media. 😏
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On my wishlist… the Dyson Supersonic 💇🏻‍♀️
– Kind of embarrassing to want one. 🙄 The price is ridiculous. And I’ll probably won’t be happy with it because of the high pitch sound only I seem to recognize 🙉 😂
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Favorite streams 📺… “White Lotus” and “Mare of Easttown”
– Loved the mix of Faulty Towers meets murder mystery in White Lotus. And who can hate on anything starring Kate Winslet? 😍
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I’m looking forward to…  Countdown to Christmas🎄
– Can’t wait to open advent calendars! And just like last year, I got myself one filled with beauty products 😁✨
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How has the past few months been for you? What new product are you loving?
✨🌸 CUSTOM HAIR CARE 🌸✨
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I've been using @functionofbeauty since February when I got them for my birthday. This is a brand I've been eyeing since they launched. 😍 The idea of customized hair care appealed to me as I always felt I had to let go of certain aspects. If I want volume, I can't have moisture, and if I wanted curl action, I will not get volume, etc. With customized hair care, I can make a formula that checks all my boxes... Well, so I thought. 😅
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I've realized that there are a few issues surrounding customed stuff... 🙄 In the case of FoB, the customer is responsible to know their hair and what it needs. However, I would say, that the majority of us don't have a clue! 🙈 Like, in my case, I chose goals after my wants, not necessarily what my hair needs. 😶 You would think those two go hand in hand, but they don't!
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While it didn't end up in disaster, my expectations weren't met. But I can't blame the product or the brand, because I chose the formula. 🤷🏻‍♀️ This brings me to my next issue...
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There are literally more than ten thousand combinations to try. Which is one too many if the first concoction doesn't work for you. I mean, I'd rather try out a different line, than try to puzzle the right pieces together. 🙇🏻‍♀️
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There are other brands, like @prose (only US atm), where the customization is more like a consultation. So rather than you picking what you think would work, you do a quiz answering stuff about your hair and health. What's also interesting is that they take into account your environment and its humidity level. Which I think is genius! Nevertheless, even that won't totally guarantee the formula will work for you. 💁🏻‍♀️
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While I can only speak for _this particular formula_ and how it worked with _my hair_, if you are interested to read my experience hop on over to my blog! 👉🏼 link in bio.
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Have you tried custom hair care?
🌸 Quarter Two Musings 🌸
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I just started... knitting a summer top with dropped stitches I started a year ago
- I've frogged it twice in a year lol. Hopefully, third's a charm! 🤞🏼 
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I've been reading... The Beauty Detox Power by @_kimberlysnyder
- A book I’ve been meaning to read for years now. But everything has its divine timing. ✨ The message could’ve not been received more deeply than now.
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I’m obsessing about… Cults
– As someone who loves psychology I've been utterly fascinated by cults lately. Loved watching all the NXIVM documentaries and started to see concerning patterns...
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I’ve recently been bothered by... Microcult behavior in the beauty community (and social media overall)
- It’s like deja vu, and I feel like I’m the only one who sees it. Everyone thinks they are doing good and no one's pointing out the harm.
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I've enjoyed… morning walks
-  In a quest to avoid sun rash and control weight gain I moved my lunch walks to mornings and made them longer too. Can happily inform you that I've not suffered sun rash this year 👍🏼 
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Most played songs… 
🎵 This must be the place - Talking Heads
🎵 This Wild Darkness (Loaded remix) - Moby
🎵 On Ice - Michael Nau
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My latest purchase… a small Pilates ball
– Slowly building my own home gym. This and a pair of ankle weights has really amplified results. 💪🏼
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I've got my eye on… Milk Makeup Sunshine Skin Tint
– It's finally available in Sweden and now with more shades. Hopefully, will be able to do a swatch once I'm in Stockholm and see if it lives up to its hype.
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I'm looking forwards to... celebrating 11 years with my boyfriend 🥳
– On this date, 11 yrs ago, I met my soul mate at a christening of all things. 😂 I knew back then that it's forever or never. ❤
Two tinted sunscreens that don't get the attention Two tinted sunscreens that don't get the attention they deserve are the Avéne B Protect and Bioderma Anti-Redness. Both of which are tinted and deliver a high SPF of 50+. 💁🏻‍♀️
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If you care to read a more detailed comparison, head to my blog! 👉🏼 Link in bio!
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For the short version 👇🏼
I would repurchase both! But do lean more towards Bioderma AR being the favorite 🌟 It's fragrance-free and water-resistant, unlike B Protect. Has a sheer yellowish tint that blends in better into my light to medium complexion. It's also more hydrating and has soothing ingredients which are great for my normal/dry acne-prone skin. The B Protect has things going for it too, like more coverage and less dewy finish. But in general, for my skin, the Bioderma AR felt like a better fit.
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I picked up both and tested them out during winter/spring. So I can't, unfortunately, say how well they wear up during summer. But considering their small size (only 30ml 🙄), I would recommend opting for something that gives you more bang for your bucks as you will probably go through a tube pretty quickly in the summer.
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Have you tried these two? Tell me your thoughts below!
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#avene #avenesunscreen #avenebprotect #bioderma #biodermasunscreen #biodermaar #sunscreeneveryday #sunscreen #spf #spf50 #skincarecommunity #skincarejunkie #skincarelover #tintedsunscreen #skönhet #solskydd #skönhetsbloggare #protectyourskinfromthesun
Don’t forget, it doesn’t matter. How you are o Don’t forget, it doesn’t matter.
How you are or who you are. 
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You’re allowed to brag and you can stay quiet. 
You’re allowed to complain and you can stay away.
You’re allowed to have everything and show nothing.
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You do not have to do anything outside yourself or be anyone else to have what you want. 
Just be true to yourself at all cost.
Don’t be ashamed of your genuine wants. 
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Everything is allowed. 
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There are no rules on how to succeed. 
It will happen for you too eventually. 
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It’s always in your orbit.
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Stop the rituals of what to expect. 
Only be your unapologetic self and know that you are already worthy of what is on its way. 
Own your dreams and what you deeply want to experience. 
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Make peace with your past and know you’re expansive.
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Whenever envy is expressed, see it as an reminder of what you’re not giving yourself.
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The stars don’t tell the way without your belief in them. 
That’s why it doesn’t matter,
As you, and only you, hold the power.
💕 Kaerlig 💕 #paidcollaboration
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In addition to a practical basics kit to get started with kegel exercises (see earlier post), @sinful.eu also offers organic intimate products. Their Kaerlig-line is produced in Denmark with a high proportion of organic and natural ingredients. Most products are also Nordic Swan Eco-labeled and allergy-tested. 👌🏻
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I've tested out their organic lubricant and O gel, both of which are latex and toy-safe. I was very skeptical about the O gel and have never tried any O enhancing product before. But got a (quite literally 😊️) warm surprise of how well it works! Have you tried anything similar or am I late for the train? 
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👉🏼 Go check out my blog to read more about my thoughts!
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[SWE] #betaltsammarbete
Förutom ett praktiskt baskit för att komma igång med knipövningar (se några inlägg ner), erbjuder Sinful även ekologiska intimprodukter. Deras serie Kaerlig är producerad i Danmark med hög andel ekologiska och naturliga ingredienser. De flesta prordukter är även svenenmärkta och allergitestade. 👌🏻
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Jag har fått testa deras ekologiska glidmedel och x gel, båda som är säkra att använda tillsamamns med latex och leksakerna. Jag var väldigt skeptiskt mot o-gelen och har aldrig testat något liknande tidigare. Men vart (bokstavligen 😊️) varmt överraskad hur bra den fungerar! Har ni testat något liknande eller är jag sen till tåget? 😅
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👉🏼 Kolla in min blogg för att läsa mer om mina tankar!
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#sinful #kaerlig #intimvård #glidmedel #ekologisk #naturlighudvård #njutning #skönhetsblogg #skönhetsbloggare
💇🏻‍♀️ On growing your hair long 💇🏻‍♀️
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When I first started growing out my hair, five years ago (after my "big chop"), I was like a sponge sucking in all the information on how to grow it out long, thick, healthy, and fast! During these past years, I've learned that it all comes down to so many factors that one can't just run a comb through and say this is how you should do it.
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In one of my latest blog post, I poke at some of the advice I've come across on IG and YT that I don't follow or believe in considering my _hair type_. Cause there seems to be a trend of products, treatments and the advice given. But something that's not talked about in the #longhaircommunity is the importance of hair type, lifestyle, and genetics!
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I found that most girls being glorified for their long hair usually have genetically thick hair, not only that, but also straight hair. Two things my hair is not. And I was trying to follow their formula. 🤦🏻‍♀️
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Straight and thick hair has more resistance against breakage. So naturally, they have the upper hand when it comes to the right circumstances for growing hair long and healthy. Emulating someone with a different texture hair may set you up for disappointment and unnecessary struggle.
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If you've missed it, check the link in my bio and go read my post on the 5 hair myths I no longer subscribe to. 💁🏻‍♀️
I discuss whether you should or should not trim your hair, how often you should wash your hair for hair growth, and should you use silicones or only opt for natural hair care? And more!
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Just like we take into account our skin type when buying products and listening to skincare advice, we should do the same with our hair!
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#longhair #longhairjourney #wavyhair #longwavyhair #longhairgoals #thinhair #haircaretips #hairgrowth #hairgrowthtips #hairgrowthjourney #beachcurls #longhairlove #skönhetsblogg #hårvård #skönhet

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