CRYSTALS, GEMS AND JEWELRY

[veronika23]

I know a few of us share a passion for crystals and jewelry as well as makeup so thought I would start a thread on this. Share your stash, finds, whatever!

[ZombieMetroAnt]

WOWZA   those are some hella big geodes!     

@Mcakes, maybe you can get one of these for your foyer? LOL!  

[Mcakes]

That would be amazing @ZombieMetroAnt!! I'm sure you're having a blast @prettyinpa 🙂

[Shosh85]

Those look awesome!! I don’t think I’ve seen any this big!! Very cool, @prettyinpa!! 😍

[ZombieMetroAnt]

I think this goes here....

"Yup, Someone Created Geode Hair, and It's Just as Pretty as You'd Imagine"

Spoiler

Geodes in beauty are like most Instagram trends: somewhat impractical but entirely mesmerizing. We've seen geode nails, lip art, and more recently body designs.

As with all great beauty trends, talented hairstylists always find a way to get in on the act. Yup, someone has created amethyst geode hair, and it's incredible. Sure, plenty of hairstylists have been inspired by the colors of geodes, but none has actually tried to incorporate the sparkle and texture of the crystals in hair . . . until now!

Color specialist Caitlin Ford is the woman behind the crystallized masterpiece. She posted her creation on Instagram, sharing that she used Socolor by Matrix and the Rebond System to keep the hair safe from damage during dyeing. She used "big, chunky, iridescent glitter in the purple to mimic the amethyst points and used a clear glitter mixed with fine silver glitter to mimic the quartz edges."

If you aren't quite ready for a literal crystal on your head, check out Caitlin's page for all kinds of other hair color inspiration.

*** the IG page shows a brief clip on how the look was achieved ***

[RebeccaBT]

@ZombieMetroAnt So beautiful!

Best,
Rebecca 

[Titian06]

@ZombieMetroAnt - Wow!  This is really pretty!  I wonder how it feels in the hair, meaning does it feel weighty, like a mass, that you just want to rip off your head because it's sooo annoying?  😄

[Shosh85]

Wow! That’s gorgeous!! Does it stay put pretty well?

Also, off subject, but I really love your lip color— so pretty!! @ZombieMetroAnt 🙌

[ZombieMetroAnt]

Oh @Shosh85, you are so cute.  I'm not nearly as talented as this...I'm a bun/ponytail kinda gal   This was an article I saw on PopSugar but had to share  

[Shosh85]

Oh, ooops! I don’t know about cute, but I am pretty slow and easily confused, haha!  I don’t know what over half of the people look like on here, so I assumed, haha! 

But still, whoever she is, her hair is magical and lips are so pretty!! Haha! @ZombieMetroAnt. 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️😂

[ZombieMetroAnt]

No, not slow at all, silly @Shosh85   definitely cute!

I should of prefaced the post with the heading of the article.  Girl, if you see the original IG post, you can see that's it's definitely a one-time-use only type of style.  I dunno if I'd have the patience to sit through all this then have to wash it off  

[Shosh85]

Well aren’t you sweet!-  I don’t feel like a such a dum-dum now, haha! 😉😘

I’m ok with a little glitter and color, but this might be a tad too much for me! I wonder if it feels heavy? lol! It’s definitely cool to look at!! @ZombieMetroAnt 🤗

[veronika23]

Super pretty @ZombieMetroAnt but I think it would drive me crazy 😄

[Titian06]

I went to our local annual fiber festival today and bought this pendant and earrings (not a set).  I also took pictures of a couple of the displays from this vendor.  I thought I had taken a picture of the earring display, guess not!

The owner said she finds the items on her vacations.  Some of the silver is sterling and some is plated.  My pendant is sterling and the earrings are plated.

Spain sea glass and fresh water pearls pendant & Australian sea glass earrings

Beachy pendants (shells, etc.)

Sea glass, etc. pendants

[tsavorite]

@Titian06,

These are beautiful.  They have such a natural feel!  🙂

I love sea glass too!

[veronika23]

Oh cool @Titian06!!! I love sea glass! Especially the color you chose.

[k617]

I wanted to share this ring that I got on Etsy (sheenajewellery). I found her jewelry at her sister's shop while on vacation (picked up a beautiful gold lace bar necklace) and went immediately to her store. She makes these gorgeous lace rings with real lace using the lost wax method. I love lace and I love jewelry so this is a match made in heaven!

[tsavorite]

@k617,

That's something really nice that I haven't seen before!  🙂

[k617]

Thanks, @tsavorite @veronika23!

[veronika23]

Cool K! @k617

[trishavt]

Ceramic mugs with crystals @veronika23

http://mymodernmet.com/custom-ceramic-mugs-essarai-ceramics/

[idanyd]

Stunning!