Leah McSweeney’s Purple Louis Vuitton Bag at the Russian Bath House

Real Housewives of New York Season 12 Episode 8 Fashion

Leah McSweeney’s purple Louis Vuitton bag that she wore to the Russian bath house on last night’s episode of RHONY was super cute and a great follow up to the LV bag we reported on Tinsley wearing to the orchard last week. And despite being by a very uptown brand, in true Leah style it still managed to fit in perfectly downtown in “Graffiti Land.” 

Fashionably,

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It seems we’re never done researching or asking around for actually effective textured hair growth advice. There’s a lot to be said and done but ultimately, the process is individual to the person. I’ve seen friends go from a pixie to a bob in months simply by sticking to a biotin gummy. Countless YouTubers swear by rice water rinses and other DIY concoctions. Everyone’s got their very own list of the best natural hair growth products and a specific way of using them.

Over the years and through an innumerable amount of convos with experts and hair gurus in my inner circle, I’ve learned that the best way to start and maintain the long game is by making simple, healthy choices. For starters, that included improving my diet with protein-rich foods and plenty of water, followed by a wash day routine and daily styling regimen that didn’t compromise moisture. Incorporating a hair vitamin, nixing the heat tools, and occasionally trimming my ends have helped, too.

As for deciding which growth-promoting products to invest in, I’ve mastered a balance of scanning product labels for lengthening nutrients such as castor oil, along with reading reviews from people with curl patterns similar to mine. So while this list of top-rated natural hair growth products isn’t just for loose curly-wavy hair, it’s definitely a mixed-bag of finds that could suit a variety of textures.

PURA D’OR.

PURA D’OR Anti-Hair Thinning Shampoo

This best-selling cleanser has a nearly five-star review on Amazon thanks to reviewers who experienced fast, visible growth from its hodgepodge of active ingredients, including biotin, rosemary, tea tree, nettle extract, and zinc.

Buy: PURA D’OR Anti-Hair Thinning Shampoo $29.99

SheaMoisture.

SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque

Those prone to excessive shedding or styling damage swear by this deep conditioner’s protein-rich shea butter and castor oil-formula for nourishment and healthy regrowth.

Buy: SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque $11.99

The Mane Choice.

The Mane Choice Manetabolism Healthy Hair Vitamins

I’ve seen more than a handful of YouTubers recommend this non-GMO supplement boosting antioxidant protection in the hair, skin, and nails which ultimately leads to healthier (and sometimes faster) growth.

Design Essentials.

Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Sulfate-Free Shampoo

If detangling only leaves you with more shedding, Design Essentials’ entire line of softening and moisturizing almond and avocado products (including the sulfate-free cleanser) will keep your hair strong and hydrated.

Kerastase.

Kerastase Resistance Bain Extentioniste Shampoo

This shampoo was formulated specifically for targeting damaged, slow-growing hair with moisturizing ceramides, scalp-stimulating taurine, and an exclusive, reparative creatine complex.

Buy: Kerastase Resistance Bain Extentioniste Shampoo $29

Carol’s Daughter.

Carol’s Daughter Monoi Intense Repair Inner Strength System

In just 10 uses, this new monoi oil-infused, rinse-out treatment promises to reach into the inner most part of the hair cuticle to strengthen and moisturize from the inside out.

Briogeo.

Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment Serum

This is a powerhouse scalp treatment that draws out impurities with Binchotan charcoal, targets itchiness with peppermint oil, diminishes bacterial irritation with tea tree oil, balances oil production with witch hazel, and promotes hair growth with biotin.

Buy: Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment Serum $32

Camille Rose Naturals.

Camille Rose Naturals Cocoa Nibs & Honey Ultimate Growth Serum

You’ll probably be familiar with the plant- and fruit-derived oils in this growth promoting serum, but what makes it a standout are Brahmi herbs that unblock hair follicles to boost blood circulation.

Sunny Isle.

Sunny Isle Jamaican Black Castor Oil

This high-quality brand of organic castor oil is extracted from castor beans that are roasted and grounded by a manual grinder before being boiled down to its purest, brownest form.

Buy: Sunny Isle Jamaican Black Castor Oil $9.99

Alikay Naturals.

Alikay Naturals Essential 17 Hair Growth Oil

The first-ever product from this best-selling natural hair brand is still a top-seller renowned for its 17-oil blend that reduces dandruff and boosts growth.

Mielle Organics.

Mielle Organics Moisturizing Avocado Hair Milk

Incorporate this organic, lightweight moisturizer into your daily routine to encourage moisture retention and healthy, hydrated growth.

Buy: Mielle Organics Moisturizing Avocado Hair Milk $12.99

Jamaican Mango.

Jamaican Mango & Lime No More Itch Gro Spray

If you’re looking the lengthen your locs or twists, this top-selling anti-dandruff mist moisturizes the hair without causing greasy buildup on the scalp.

Buy: Jamaican Mango & Lime No More Itch Gro Spray $19.98

Luster’s Pink.

Luster’s Pink Natural Oil Blends Lush Growth Oil

My go-to hair oil of the moment is this all-in-one growth-promoting oil that combines every all-star oil for keeping the scalp irritation-free and the hair strands moisturized; castor, tea tree, coconut, rosemary, sweet almond, and lavender.

Luster’s Pink Natural Oil Blends Lush… $9.95

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Pantene.

Pantene Gold Series Deep Hydrating Co-Wash

Developed by scientists and approved by stylists, this gentle, sulfate-free cleanser restores and protects the hair against growth-preventing damage with an argan oil-infused formula.

Buy: Pantene Gold Series Deep Hydrating Co-Wash $9.99

Oribe.

Oribe Serene Scalp Thickening Treatment Spray

This volumizing spray doesn’t just make the hair look thicker. It also targets inflammation and promotes growth with biotin, niacinamide, essential oils, peptides, and vitamins C and E.

Buy: Oribe Serene Scalp Thickening Treatment Spray $76

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By now, you’ve started to entertain the idea of returning to the makeup look you were mastering before stay-at-home orders began. Or maybe you never stopped and simply need to spice up your daily beat. Whatever the case, if you need to stick with a frugal budget, this year’s best drugstore makeup will leave you feeling like a million bucks without having to spend as much.

Truthfully, I recommend stocking up on some newer skincare drops, too, like the turmeric-rich mousse cleanser from Neutrogena and Aveeno’s milky, sensitive skin-friendly sunscreen stick. I can say from personal experience that the times I loved my makeup best is when my skin was in peak condition. But back to these makeup launches. Unsurprisingly, eyeshadow and mascara have claimed the spotlight—perhaps it has something to do with face masks disguising our lips 24/7. But fret not; there are some choice color products to keep our kissers ready for their eventual comeback, too.

Plus, it wouldn’t be a summer shopping experience if there weren’t a body illuminator and cooling setting spray in the mix as well. So keep scrolling to makeover your seasonal routine without draining your bank account or wreaking havoc on your skin.

Revlon.

Revlon x Ashley Graham Tropical Vibes Post Beach Glow Face & Eye Kit

You don’t have to hit the sand to get a sun-kissed glow thanks to the latest collab from Revlon and Ashley Graham, just in time for summer. This limited-edition kit includes an island-inspired eye makeup palette along with a sparkling lip highlight.

Buy: Revlon x Ashley Graham Tropical Vibes Post Beach Glow Face & Eye Kit $25.18

The Creme Shop.

The Creme Shop x Trolls World Tour Queen Poppy Classic Blending Sponge

Downsize your beauty tool collection with this multitasking sponge that can be used to apply a wide range of products including powders, tinted moisturizer, foundation, concealer, and blush.

Buy: The Creme Shop x Trolls World Tour Classic Blending Sponge $11.99

NYX Professional Makeup.

NYX California Beamin’ Face & Body Liquid Highlighter

This high-intensity, head-to-toe body illuminator delivers a glowy and dewy finish, as well as moisture by way of avocado, rosehip, grapeseed, and jojoba oils in the formula.

essence cosmetics.

essence Stay 8Hr Waterproof Lipliner

Available in eight shades, this stay-put vegan liner is a must-have for keeping your favorite red and berry lipstick shades in place through the summer heat.

CoverGirl.

CoverGirl Clean Fresh Prep & Set Water Mist

Take your pick for a citrus-, rose-, or cucumber-scented finishing spray that can be used to prep the skin for makeup or post-application to give your look a dewy, hydrated finish.

essence cosmetics.

essence what the fake! volumizing & lengthening mascara

The latest addition to essence’s range of affordable, top-rated mascaras is this fast-acting mascara, enriched with nylon fibers to lengthen your lashes in seconds.

NYX Professional Makeup.

NYX Pride Edition Brights Ultimate Shadow Palette

This brilliant rainbow display of blendable, high-impact eyeshadow colors was put together as a tribute to the LGBTQ community for Pride 2020.

L’Oréal Paris.

L’Oréal Extra Volume Collagen Mascara

Not only are the bristles in the applicator brush twice the size of other options; the formula itself also contains collagen to boost lash volume.

Pixi by Petra.

Pixi by Petra LipGlow

This nourishing tinted lip color comes in three different shades, all of which are enriched with shea butter, mango, and other nourishing ingredients to soften and moisturize the lips.

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You know what I’m talking about. You walk into an office and there, on the receptionist’s desk, sits that innocent bowl of candy tempting you. Not one of those bowls with unwrapped morsels and a scoop. I won’t touch them. Who knows what grubby little fingers have been in there?

No, these are the last of the bagged candies, dumped unceremoniously into the bowl before they become stale and inedible.

The Bad Habits – We All Have Them

I don’t consider myself an addictive personality. I quit smoking long ago and won’t be starting up again in this lifetime. I’d rather have another baby than go through the agony of an encore performance of cigarette withdrawal.

I don’t do drugs since my love of wine is quite enough for me to handle. But tempting me with candy is another matter. My friends and family somehow manage to keep their hands to themselves, but I can’t resist those little bowls of free tidbits.

So here I am waiting patiently in my vet’s office for her to process my payment. And there’s the bowl. In it I see a new candy. It is wrapped in gold and looks so wrinkled that maybe someone has opened it, rejected it and rewrapped the thing.

It has me curious enough that, when no one is looking, I pick it up and conceal it in my hand for later inspection. I don’t want anyone to think I’m going to eat something someone else has perhaps smelled, licked, and put back.

Back in the car, I inspect my bootie. This is new. Maybe it’s supposed to look all wrinkly. I open it up to reveal a rather tempting little morsel. Chocolate covered buttercrunch sprinkled with crushed nuts. Hmmmm. Doesn’t look like it’s been licked. What the heck; I pop it in my mouth.

What on Earth?

I am undone! The angels are singing! This is beyond anything my taste buds have ever experienced. I think I’ve discovered chocolate covered heroin. No words can describe this heaven on earth!

Suppressing a groan, I immediately place the wrapper in my pocket for later inspection so I can find out who is the maker of this ecstasy.

Once home, I retrieve the wrapper and search the Internet. There it is! Writing it down, I’m off to Walmart to buy some. But alas, they don’t have it. I drive to Superstore and then on to Shopper’s Drug Mart. No luck. I pull out my iPhone and search.

London Drugs has it and it is within driving distance.

Parking the car, I descend on the store at a pace I’m hoping doesn’t look suspicious. Standing in front of shelves and shelves of candy, I search in desperation. Success! There it is. And wouldn’t you know it; the large container is on sale! They must have known I was coming.

All Mine!

As my mother has confessed to me on numerous occasions, once the candy box is open, the contents are fair game and will be consumed without mercy. Her addiction is peanut brittle and she understands.

Carrying my newly found pot of gold up to my home office, I don’t tell my husband what I have. I have no intention of sharing. Removing the freshness top, I take my first candy.

I can’t stop. I now understand addiction!

I force myself to make them last three days until they are all gone. For now, I will resist purchasing more as I know what the outcome will be.

Did I forget to tell you what my obsession is? Brown & Haley Almond Roca. I think I’ll buy stock in the company.

I know I am not alone.

Just for fun, what candy has you by the nose? I just might want to give it a try. Join the conversation and share your candy stories!