The Truth of the Butterflies

1. I always sleep with my hair in some sort of loose ponytail or loose braid, so when I wake up I take out my hair and add a new hair oil that I was recommended by the hairdresser. It's the Aveda Dry Remedy Daily Moisturizing Oil. 2. Then I brush my hair out using a detangling comb or the Wet Brush. I rediscovered a product I bought years ago, the OGX Argan Oil of Morocco Voluminous Mousse, I add some to my hair when it's dry because I don't like the way it works with my damp hair. 3. Then I tone my face using the 2nd step of the Clinique 3-step system (it's my all-time favorite) 4. I follow that by using the 3rd step of the Clinique 3-step system, this lotion doesn't make my skin break out and doesn't feel too heavy. 5. After brushing my teeth, I always apply the cocoa butter Vaseline Lip Therapy. 6. I find that doing a few minutes of stretching in the morning really helps with my mood, I've been trying to do this when I wake up on time (or if my...

I am 21 years old. I am an Undergrad at UMass Amherst. Sometimes I only get 5 hours of sleep. But I have always been a morning person, even when I had to wake up at 6:06 am for high school. Or now, when I need to wake up at 7:00 am (when I don't need to shower) to catch the 7:58 am bus to campus for my 8:30 am class. I do not drink coffee, nor do I ever put caffeine into my body, this has never been intentional it has just worked out that way.  Here are some of my tips..... ⇢Go to the Bathroom First: When I wake up I think it is extremely helpful to go to the bathroom, brush my teeth, and then wash my face. The minty refreshing feel and scent of toothpaste, the water on your face, and your favorite toner is a great way to make you feel clean and prepared for the day. Washing your face is a great way to make yourself feel awake in the morning.  ⇢Give yourself enough time: This way you won't need to rush out of bed in the morning. You can take your time and you don'...

Step 1: About an hour before bed.... -Shower or Clean Face with my Clinique Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush **About every three nights I will wear a face mask that comes off with hot water -Lotion my face with the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion -Once that sets in a little I put the Clinique Clinical Clearing Gel all over my problem spots Step 2: Moisturize Body -Use Vaseline Intensive Care Essential Healing Lotion on my arms, legs, chest, stomach Step 3:  Put on some loose pajamas Step 4: Right before bed... -Add Beauty Protector Protect & Oil to my hair -Comb it through my hair -Put Hair into loose braid Step 5: Brush Teeth