Fabulous Finds Friday

I am to say the very least hair challenged. I don't know what my problem is- skin & make-up I can rock out...tresses not so much. I had picked up an expensive version of this rotating curling iron a while ago. I don't know if it was the motor speed that alarmed me, as a hot rod sped to my face. But I just couldn't get the hang of it.

 I saw this Conair Infinity Pro version for a quarter of the other brand's price (this retails for $59.99) & decided to give it a go. I also got to use my Ulta 20% off coupon on it, so it came out to $50. Let's say that this version's motor is the Camry edition, while the other brand's is the Ferrari of motors. And I'm good with that, it intimidates me less with my particular hair skill set;)

The only draw back to this model I feel is the full length clamp, I wish it was a quarter of this length. I seriously might even MacGuyver it off with my Dremel Power Tool!

In my quest for the perfect beachy waxes, this curling iron is a solid purchase. For the record, I have a lot of hair. Call me lazy & forgive my French, but the motor helps me not half ass the process & curl my entire head of hair. 

Peace. Love. Lipgloss.

Aloxxi Dry Shampoo

To prevent damage to your hair, I know it's always suggested that you not shampoo every day. That's super hard when you have oily skin, thus an oily scalp.  More often than not, if I skip a night of shampooing (which I would love to do with long hair) my hair looks like it has been licked down by a cat.  Not a good look. All the classic dry shampoos I've tried in the past have left me looking like Cruella De Ville, as I'm a brunette.  Most left my hair looking gray in patches & quite dull- then brown colored powders to avoid looking ashy left me looking like pig pen! Nothing really was a good fit. But brunettes rejoice! Recently I tried Aloxxi's new Dry Shampoo & I think I've finally found a winner! It's the least powdery spray version I've found- the trick is to shake the bottle just a little, not a lot. It's got a highly addictive unisex smell & leaves a cooling, tingly sensation on your scalp- as an added bonus. My hair is quite thrilled I've discovered it.

Peace. Love. product.

Kerastase Fusio-Dose

So I've never been much of a hair product girl- I know that's shocking. Actually, let me clarify: I buy tons of hair styling products, tools & the occasional bump it- but nothing works. My hair is fine, though I have a lot of it. But as I'm getting older & I've spotted the occasional *gasp* grey hair, I've been focusing on hair health. I do a hair mask every Sunday night, as my hair is pretty long. I also put protective product in my hair before blow drying or straight ironing it. But there's a new weapon in my arsenal. My hairdresser, the fabulous Erin of Fraiche Studio has been adding these high tech vials by Kerastase called Fusio-Dose to my salon visit. Completely customizable depending on the state of my hair, this go around she choose the Concentre Sunstantif (purple vial) to improve my hair elasticity & the Booster Ceramide (green cap) to strengthen my hair fiber. After shampooing, she applies the formula & combs it through- letting it sit for 5 minutes. She then rinses it & styles it. The result is seriously healthy feeling hair. Yes, the Kerastase line has always overwhelmed me a bit, but when these two pieces attach the perfect cocktail results. Also since I don't speak French, I've now gotten a grasp on the color group breakdown of the line: Pink=Color Protection, Orange=Nourishment for Dry Hair, Green= Strengthening & Purple=Density/Thickening. I must say, Kerastase is like skincare for hair!

Peace. Love. Lipgloss. M

Goody for Goody!

Have you seen these genius little creations from Goody? Though they look odd, think of them as almost 'anchors' in terms of holding any updo style into place. My hair is fine & very slippery- things rarely stay put.
Looking like a sci-fi strand of DNA, think of the Spin Pin as just a spiral bobby pin ($6.49.)
I can't tell you how many hair gadgets I have purchased in the past that just collect dust. For a classic look I gather my hair in my hand like a ponytail & twist around into a bun. I place an elastic around it to secure the edges, then twist just one Spin Pins into it, plus a feather to accessorize & it will hold all day! Most styles loosen on me as the day wears on. Plus when I take them out at the end of the day, I don't yank hairs out as when I do with bobby pins. Hallelujah!

Peace. Love. Lipgloss. M

John Frieda 3 Day Straight

The quest for good hair days continues... I saw that 3 Day Straight got raves reviews in Lucky Magazine, so of course I had to try it! To most my hair appears already pretty straight, but there are certain sections that have some serious wave. I knew I had to be up at the crack of dawn for a tv segment when I first used this product the night before. Brave, you say? I just wanted to have good hair & have part of it already done since I am sooo not a morning person!

I sprayed the product generously through my hair (they suggest 15 or more sprays depending on length) the night before & blew dry my hair pretty much with my fingers. I was headed to bed so I wasn't doing a 'blow dry style.' It was straight, but not ridiculously sleek- but again I didn't use my paddle brush.

The next morning I ran my straight iron through it, with very straight & shiny results!

This is technically the third day in the morning -my hair really held it's shape even after sleeping on it, which it often doesn't. Usually part of my natural wave will pop up somewhere! I don't know how this product would perform on super curly hair. However, I think for people who don't wash their hair every day or those who aren't ready to experience a keratin treatment at a salon- this might be a no brainer to add to your regimen.

Peace. Love. Lipgloss. M