Unless you’re dealing with the Southern weather that doesn’t really want to get cold until January, you’re probably freezing your beauty loving tush off right now! While it’s getting chilly down here in the Dirty South (like 65, maybe) it’s not as cold as the rest of the country, but I’m still already noticing that typical winter dryness. Winter can be harsh on your skin, hair, and lips. And even though I’m not chillin’ (ha!) in zero degree weather, I still experience what I like to call Winter Dryness Syndrome.

WDS can be a blessing for us folks with oily skin, but it can still dry you out too much. And if you have dry skin already, you’ll probably start flaking. But that’s nothing compared to those delicate lips. WDS wreaks havoc on your kisser and unless you know what to do, your lips will get chapped and no one will want to kiss you under that conveniently placed mistletoe over your front door.

But don’t worry; I’ve got you covered with some winter tips to keep you glowing this season!

As a native Minnesotan, the frigid cold of winter is nothing new to me. And while the snow might be pretty sometimes, dry skin and hair never is. Keeping your hair moisturized in the winter can be difficult, but this College Candy girl has worked at a hair salon for three years and is going to share her knowledge on the best products to help your hair weather out the winter on a college budget. (And that’s the end of my talking in third person…)

To have your best hair in the winter, experts say you have to start with the basics.

Starting with a moisturizing shampoo is crucial. And there are plenty of them out there that won’t cost you a fortune. My favorites: Read More »