Are You Using Too Many Products?

Maybe it's time to cut back

Hello, Gorgeous!

While I love using products that help me look or feel better, I frequently have to remind myself not to use every single thing every single time.

Maybe this is a good time for a reminder to take stock of our beauty and grooming routines.

Hair care: do care

My friend Carly has fantastic hair. Some might say she’s obsessed with keeping her blonde bob classic, super shiny, and swingy. She also pays for pricey haircuts and uses only the best (read—most expensive) hair care products.

Carly and I met for lunch recently, and I was surprised that her hair looked less than perfect. And tbh, she kvetched about her coif throughout our meal. Not wanting to make her feel self-conscious while she was out and about, I waited for one of our catch-up calls to ask about her hair care routine. The list was extensive. She expressed frustration that her hair didn’t look the way it once did. Well, past a certain age, no one’s hair does. I was honest with her. Too many products weighed down Ca…