From Within - A blog by Nourage

Color Me Crimson

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When we think of fall, burgundy leaves, candied apples, and fiery sunsets come to mind, which has us feeling pretty inspired by nature. If you’re on the same page, you may be thinking about taking a walk on the wild side with a little red dye. Here’s some of our favorite red-headed looks to help give you that extra push you may need to be one with nature this autumn. 1.  Copper Like a shiny penny, this glowing shade of copper is definitely worthy of attention. Our two cents: add dimension by incorporating darker and lighter copper colors throughout the hair with the balayage technique. 2.  Black Cherry Summer may be over, but we’re still all about that dark cherry...

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Hair Goals: Celeb Styles You’ll Want to Mimic This Summer

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Now that your hair is nice and healthy thanks to vitamin-infused Nouráge supplements, it’s time to style those magazine-worthy tresses just like the stars would. This summer, take some inspo from your favorite A-listers, whether it be with a fresh cut or a fierce color overhaul. Fun in the sun will take on a whole new meaning with a playful hair makeover! 1. Halle Berry’s Fringe Cut The key to a drastic cut is remembering that hair always grows back, so don't be afraid to take the plunge! Lighten the load this summer with a chic fringe-inspired chop a la Halle Berry. Not only does this look add texture and dimension, but it’s also totally on-trend for 2017. 2. Cara...

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The Power of Polish: Find Your Best Shade for Summer 2017

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There’s no better time to play up colorful nails than summertime. From exotic ocean-inspired minty hues to bright corals that pop against tan toes, the list of options to make a bold statement is as long as summer solstice. Strengthen nails with Nouráge supplements and let these pretty polishes take care of the rest. 1. Periwinkle Blue This color: Smith and Cult Nail Color in Exit The Void Periwinkle: Somewhere between blue and purple, this sweet shade is feminine and bold. We have a feeling periwinkle is going to be popping up everywhere this summer. 2. Mint Green This color: LECHAT Perfect Match Nail Polish in Mint Jubilee Soft and soothing is the vibe this nail polish color gives off. Chill...

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Tips For The Best (Fake) Tan Of Your Life

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Want a glowing, natural-looking tan but would rather skip all the risks that come along with bathing in the sun? Look no further than this handy list of tips for achieving a beautiful tan via at-home fake and baking. At Nouráge, we’re all about skin health and avoiding harmful methods of getting your glow on. Keep your skin young, vibrant, and luminous with vitamin-infused Nouráge supplements and follow these DIY bronzing steps that will leave skin looking hot (no sun rays required!). Top 5 Best (Healthy) Self Tanners 1. Tarte’s Braziliance Skin Rejuvenating Maracuja Self Tanner with Mitt This best-selling solution is infused with vitamins C and E for a skin-nourishing, natural route when it comes to creating a beautiful...

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Bring on the Antioxidants with These Healthy Acai Recipes

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Did you know that the word acai means the fruit that cries water? What better way to honor this amazing super-food than to create a list of the ways you can incorporate it into your diet this summer? From breakfast to dessert, we’ve found some mouth watering recipes that are both refreshing and healthy. Plus, speaking of antioxidants, Nouráge is chock-full of them, including the “beauty berry” that you will find in the recipes below. By combining antioxidants, amino acids, and omega fatty acids, acai effectively slows down the aging process unlike anything that you find in other food. So, up the ante with the amazing acai berry this summer and reap the benefits! 1. Acai Vegan Cheesecake Ingredients: 1...

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Top Bridesmaid Hairstyles Trending This Wedding Season

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Always a bridesmaid...with the best hair. It’s officially wedding season and while the bride may be the star of the show, the bridesmaids still need their locks, well, locked down. Before wedding bells ring, we’ve collected the most gorgeous hair styles that are perfect for walking down the aisle, along with suggestions for dresses that best accompany them. Heck, even the bride may want to steal some of these looks! Prep hair with Nouráge supplements for shiny, strong strands that will stand the test of time. 1. Not Your Average Pony Tail Perfect for highlighting an off the shoulder dress, this twist on the classic ponytail is a fuss-free approach to some seriously beautiful bridesmaid style. With a waterfall of...

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Give The Gift of Spahhhh This Mother’s Day

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Forget the flowers this Mother’s Day and give mom a gift that involves rain baths, steam rooms, and facials, plus a little one-on-one time with you. Take a virtual journey through a few of the most jaw-dropping spas throughout the country to get a little inspo for where you can take the leading lady in your life on her special day. Psssst - don’t forget to wrap up a bottle of Nouráge to complete the package. Mom’s hair, skin, and nails will have never looked better after Nouráge’s antioxidant-filled blend of vitamins and a special spa service combine forces! 1. Kohler Waters Spa - Kohler, Wisconsin As you may have guessed, water is the main attraction at this mid-west spa,...

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DIY Exfoliants For Summer-Ready Skin

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Shorts, tank tops, and bathing suits are starting to make an appearance, and your skin may need a little extra love. But not to fear! Silky smooth skin can be yours with these simple, do-it-yourself, spa-worthy scrubs, made with basic household ingredients. In conjunction with regular intake of antioxidant-infused Nouráge pills, you can assure that your skin will be summer-ready before you can say “summer festival.” 1. Coconut-Coffee Scrub BEST FOR: Reducing Cellulite Ingredients: 1 cup ground organic coffee 1 cup organic sugar or salt 1/2 cup organic coconut oil 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Instructions: Melt coconut oil and allow it to cool but not solidify. Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container or mason...

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Good-For-You Spring Break Beauty Essentials

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Between working long hours, wishing for sunnier skies, and of course, taking that daily dose of Nouráge, there’s a getaway we’ve all been anxiously awaiting. As we are counting the days to Spring Break vacation, we put together a checklist of must-have beauty items that will make your trip - wherever you go - that much better. Not only will these products make you look and feel amazing, but they are also made with natural, organic, and healthy ingredients. Don’t forget to pack a bottle of Nouráge to keep your hair, skin, nails, and lashes looking in tip-top vacay shape! 1. Self Tanner If your skin hasn't seen the sun in a while, a self-tanner is the quick and safe...

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Hot Shapes, Designs, And Nail Trends To Take Your Manicure To The Next Level

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Call up your manicurist because we’re breaking down the most on-point trends when it comes to the world of nails. With your daily dose of Nouráge’s patented blend of vitamins, you can count on strong, healthy nails no matter how long, intricate, or intense they get. Get ready to nail it! Shapes 1. Coffin Made famous by Kylie Jenner, this flattering shape looks best on longer nails. The way the tip narrows at the end makes fingers appear longer and slimmer. 2. Almond Resembling the shape of an almond, this trend is a bit softer and more versatile of a look with its rounded edges. 3. Squoval Similar to the almond look, this shape is a mix between square and oval, which...

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Festival-Ready Hair - The Best Looks To Bring Out Your Inner Rockstar

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Festival season is upon us! Line-ups have been released and it’s time to start preparing for the best music-based bashes of the year. Whether you’re into line-dancing at Stagecoach, rocking your own boho style at Coachella, or getting down with some wine at Bottle Rock, on-trend hair is a must. Nouráge has you covered with a blend of nourishing proteins, antioxidants, and vitamins that will keep up with the concert elements as you dance the night away. Plus, we’ve included our favorite show-stopping hair styles that will help you shine as bright as the stars on stage. 1. The Decorated Scalp This look is sure to be a chart-topper! Take it all the way to #1 with an eclectic statement...

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Swoon-Worthy Hair, Skin, Nails and Lashes For Valentine’s Day

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We’ve got love on the brain! As the most romantic day of the year approaches, we’re taking inspiration from our favorite sultry, feminine, and daring looks to put together the ultimate Valentine’s Day ensemble. Stock up on vitamin-enriched Nouráge supplements to help make your skin, hair, nails and lashes look top-notch for the day dedicated to love. 1. Festive Nails Whether you’re having a singles celebration with gal pals or going the fancy date night route with your honey, fresh nails are necessary. Keep it simple with a sophisticated red hue, or have some fun with themed designs and decals. 2. Flirty Lashes Regular use of Nouráge will helps those lashes grow long and strong, perfect for amped up Valentine’s...

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The Roots Of A Mother + Daughter Success Story

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Tina Sarafa was 21 years old with an eagerness to explore the world. After graduation with a bachelor’s degree in communications from USC, Tina ventured to Switzerland to attend Villa Pierrefeu finishing school. Tina’s mother, Dorothy Payne, accompanied her on the trip to Europe. While spending time in Paris along the way, Dorothy made an appointment to get her hair washed, rolled and set at a high-end French salon. After all, she could not visit a finishing school without having her hair looking its best. Dorothy was no stranger to salons. She religiously went twice a week hoping a stylist could magically help her thin and hard to manage hair. She typically added hairpieces to make her hair look fuller...

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2017 Hair Color Trends - The Best Hair Color Dye-It’s For The New Year

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A new year is the perfect excuse to switch it up a bit when it comes to your hair color. Luckily, 2017 is bringing it with some uniquely gorgeous hair color trends, from attention-grabbing Galaxy Hair to subtle, yet striking White Honey. Vitamin-nourished hair with Nourage supplements will do the work to help keep your hair healthy through a color transformation, while these hot hues will keep your style game strong. 1. Ronze The combination of the words “red” and “bronze” create a phrase just as unique as the color it describes. Not sure if you’re ready to commit to full-blown red tresses, but want something spicier than plain brunette? This stunning color is your answer. 2. Metallic Pearl Gray Fear...

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8 Healthy Antioxidant-Rich Recipes to Balance Holiday Splurging

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The holidays have us indulging in shopping, decorating, and the inevitable work parties- filled with enough catering to feed the North Pole. ‘Tis the season for clean eating, antioxidant-rich recipes to even out those holiday splurges. Here are some berry-rich recipes loaded with antioxidants, and vitamins A and C, just in time to boost immunity for the winter months. 1.  Dairy-Free Blueberry Muffins For a healthy antioxidant breakfast or afternoon snack try these delicious muffins. Preheat oven to 375. Line muffin tin with baking wrappers or grease with coconut oil. Mix together ½ cup coconut milk and 1 TSP lemon juice, let sit for 5-10 min. In another bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup honey, 2 eggs, and ½ cup melted...

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7 Braids Inspired By Fashion Week For Trending Fall Hairstyles

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Braids have always been a classic go-to, but based on the runways at New York Fashion Week this year, trendy fall braids are taking on a new twist. Vitamin-nourished hair, with Nourage supplements, you can take your style up a notch with these plaits that are easy to wear everyday, from the office to a night out on the town. 1.  Boxer Braids Rather than go for one thick braid or multiple tiny cornrows, grab a modest amount of hair and sport a few braids for a more current style. Four low ponytail braids are all the rage for fall. 2.  Bun Braids Slick hair back into two ponytails at the nape of the neck, braid them, and then wrap...

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The Benefits of Hair, Skin, and Nails Vitamins

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Biotin, vitamin C, copper, zinc and beta carotene–if you’ve ever used or considered using hair, skin, and nails vitamins you’ve definitely heard these names thrown around. The most popular vitamins used to help lengthen hair, clear skin, and strengthen nails, they are the perfect example of what you can achieve with almost no effort. One Easy Step, Four Glamourous Results The hardest part of growing your hair, caring for your skin, or maintaining your nails is the effort. So many hair care, skin care, and nail care regimens involve complex processes and steps more complicated than advanced chemistry. With hair, skin, and nails vitamins, those hours spent in the bathroom can be replaced with one easy step, taking your vitamins....

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Picking a Hair Treatment That Works

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Finding a Hair Treatment That Works Can Be Difficult Wasting your time with hair treatments that don’t actually work is incredibly frustrating. You want something that’s actually going to deliver the results that it purports to, and when a solution simply doesn’t do that, it’s understandable to be upset that you wasted your money. If you want to find a hair treatment that works, you need to find natural treatments that are going to stimulate your body into doing the work itself. Here are a few reasons that a natural hair treatment is the only way to really grow hair in a way that’s effective. 1. Chemicals Are Unnatural People that put chemicals in their hair or into their body...

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Tips For Picking a Hair Growth Vitamin

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Trying to Pick Out a Hair Growth Vitamin? Picking out an excellent hair growth vitamin is a matter of getting all of the nutrients that you need to make hair growth take place. When you’re looking for one, you don’t want to end up taking multiple supplements, you want to take one supplement that has a formula that covers everything that you need. Want to make sure that your vitamin is comprehensive enough to make your hair grow back in a big way? Make sure you have all of the nutrients that you need by checking this list! 1. Keratin Keratin is the stuff that your hair is made up of. It builds and improves the connective tissue in order...

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3 Reasons to Not Go With Traditional Hair Treatments

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Have You Tried Traditional Hair Treatments? You’ve probably done it yourself. Trying those traditional hair treatments where you have to sit still for hours on end, not even being able to go out into the outside world. It’s so annoying, and many of those treatments don’t even end up working. They lack the real nutrients that hair needs to truly be healthier, instead of just looking a certain way. In order to get real, full luscious hair, you need a supplement that’s going to give your body everything that it needs to be healthy and strong. Here are three reasons that you should skip traditional hair treatments and go for a hair vitamin when you’re looking to improve your hair...

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