Kristi Roberts is a busy working mom who knows firsthand what it means to balance a career, family and self-care. During the 2025–2026 school year, she served as an Interventionist at D’Iberville High School while sponsoring three student clubs, serving as head coach of the Warrior cheerleading team and attending school full time to complete her specialist degree in educational leadership. She and her husband, Kevin, also are on the church staff at New Hope Baptist Church in Gulfport, where they serve in youth ministry.
MY SAVING GRACE SHAMPOO
Living out in the country with well water is not always kind to blonde hair, and mine can turn brassy before you know it. Joico Color Balance Purple Shampoo is my saving grace for keeping my blonde fresh between appointments. With my schedule, squeezing in extra salon visits just isn’t realistic, so using this shampoo once a week usually does the trick.
THE SERUM I’VE BEEN LOYAL TO FOR YEARS
My hair is long and thick, which sounds great until you factor in South Mississippi humidity. Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum keeps my hair smooth and shiny whether I wear it straight or curled.
THE DRY SHAMPOO THAT’S TRULY A LIFESAVER
Between 4 a.m. workouts and busy days, I usually only shampoo my hair once or twice a week. Not Your Mother’s Clean Freak Dry Shampoo ensures that my hair looks and smells fresh without feeling heavy and gives me one less thing to worry about when I’m rushing out the door.
THE LIGHT, LINGERING BODY OIL THAT ATTRACTS COMPLIMENTS
A friend introduced me to Riddle Original Body Oil Lotion, and I was hooked immediately. People always ask, “You smell so good, what are you wearing?” This body oil also keeps my skin moisturized, which makes it a daily staple I never skip.
THE TINTED MOISTURIZER THAT’S PERFECT FOR EVERYDAY WEAR
I’ve learned over time that less is more when it comes to makeup, and women of a certain age no longer need to wear heavy foundation. L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion gives me a natural, healthy glow and evens everything out without settling into fine lines.
THE MASCARA I RARELY LEAVE HOME WITHOUT WEARING
I naturally have short lashes. I’ve tried extensions and false lashes, but they just weren’t for me. Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara gives me the volume and length I want without the hassle and extra maintenance.
THE SELF-TANNER THAT GIVES ME A NATURAL GLOW
I used to love soaking up the sun, but now I’m much more mindful about protecting my skin. Bondi Sands Ultra Dark Self-Tanning Foam is easy to apply at home and lasts about a week. The color looks natural, and I always feel better with a tan — even if it comes from a bottle.
MY FAVORITE LIP PRODUCT BY FAR
Carmex Cupcake Lip Balm smells amazing, keeps my lips moisturized and has SPF — the perfect trifecta! It’s such a staple in our house that my kids and husband use it, too, so we order it in bulk just to keep up.