Beauty in Motion: Boost Your Confidence and Defeat Depression By Embracing Your Beauty in 2014!

I rarely talk about beauty on my blog but since it’s the new year I think it would be great to share my thoughts, tips, and overall journey into a more feminine me.

Single Mommyhood Left Little Time for Beauty

As a single mom with a dozen hats to wear it is easy to forget about how we look. For years I just did the basics of making sure I took a shower and got dressed. Sweats and a t-shirt was my uniform of choice much of the time. I put my hair in a ponytail and marched out the door with kids in tow. I was like this even before I had kids. I didn’t care to much about how I looked because I was trying to avoid attention. It didn’t seem matter to at least one man because I have two kids now, right?

Neglecting My Hair Was Not an Option

One thing I did care about was my hair. My mom was a beautician so she taught my sister and I how to take care of our hair. She shared different products with us and let us experiment. One product I remember using was Motions hair styling products. It was a more natural solution than most products on the markets plus it smelled very good!

I used Motions for years, from their hair relaxing products to their hair moisturizers. Now that I have Sisterlocks (TM), which are small dreadlock type locks I don’t use many products on my hair. One thing I still use is the Motions setting lotion to help my lock curls and braidouts last longer.

New Hair Products For Versatile Styles

Recently I learned about Motion’s new line of styling products for women who want both curly and straight looks. I haven’t tried it but definitely recommend it for women who want more than one style choice. Motions is just a good product so I am confident in making the recommendation.

The Motions Curly 2 Straight kit comes with Suave Motions cleanser, 1 leave in conditioner, and a flat iron. It is available at Walgreens. Locate it at a store near you using the locator.

Transformation Has It’s Rewards

I mentioned that in the early days I didn’t put much thought into my appearance. Now it’s a much different story. I love dressing up, putting on makeup and jewelry, and looking my best everyday. It gives me a self-esteem boost and makes the day go better.

Looking my best makes me feel my best, which makes facing daily challenges easier. Now I don’t even think about avoiding looks or fear unwanted attention. My light shines brighter because I have a better perspective on life. Looking great from head to toe is one of the secrets I hope you will embrace for yourself this year.

What do you do to look and feel better every day? What do you plan to start doing in 2014 to add or change a routine that will take you from blah to brilliant?!?!