And the winners are: Amy B. and Anne-Marie! Congratulations ladies! I will contact you to get your addresses.
As we go into the Fall and Holiday season, I will be having more giveaways — so stay tuned!
Category: Haircare
Don’t Forget To Enter My InStyler Giveaway!
Time to win, ladies and gents!!! I have TWO InStyler Rotating Irons worth $99.95 each to give away.
I love my InStyler because it straightens and curls my hair quickly and easily. Check out my review at https://fortyflirtyfabulous.wordpress.com/2010/07/01/make-your-hair-fabulous-with-the-instyler/ to learn more about this fab hair styling tool.
To win, leave a comment letting my know why you would like to try the Instyler. I will randomly choose a winner on Friday, September 9, 2011. Please, entries only from the United States and Canada.
Good luck, everyone!
InStyler Giveaway!!!
Time to win, ladies and gents!!! I have TWO InStyler Rotating Irons worthe $99.95 each to give away.
I love my Instyler because it straightens and curls my hair quickly and easily. Check out my review at https://fortyflirtyfabulous.wordpress.com/2010/07/01/make-your-hair-fabulous-with-the-instyler/ to learn more about this fab hair styling tool.
To win, leave a comment letting my know why you would like to try the Instyler. I will randomly choose a winner on Friday, September 9, 2011. Please, entries only from the United States and Canada.
Good luck, everyone!
Color Your Hair Safely With Surya Brasil Henna Cream
Surya Brasil Henna Cream ($11.99 USD) is renowned as the #1 selling semi-permanent hair coloring system in Brazil. It comes in 15 exciting shades that will last up to seven to ten washes!
Henna Cream is touted as the safest way to color your hair and can be used on chemically treated and color treated hair. Packed with essential oils, this Henna Cream will keep your hair structure intact as it locks in moisture and leaves your hair smelling deliciously fresh!
What I think: The first thing I noticed when I colored my hair was the scent. It is light and herbal, but not chemical smelling AT ALL. Seriously. I also liked how easy it was to use. There was no combining products — this is just one liquid that you apply with gloves that are included. It took a little bit to get used to because it dripped a bit, but once you rub it in, it stays put. The product also includes a plastic hair cap to use while you are waiting for the color to work. Nice!
My results were pretty good. The color is great. I use dark brown which matched my natural color. It covered well, but a few of my grays are still showing. But, for a natural hair color, it works very well.
Availability: Whole Foods Market nationwide. Enjoy!
Treat Your Dry, Processed Hair To Rusk’s Deep Shine Oil Volume Shampoo and Conditioner
Summer is a hair killer. Adding to damage from hair color and heat stylers, you get sun exposure, chlorine and/or salt in the hair and the frizz from humidity. Yuck.
But my hair is looking pretty good now. Why, you ask? I am using Rusk Deepshine Oil Volume Shampoo and Conditioner ($15.00 USD Each). These products contain the following ingredients for healthy hair:
- Certified-Organic Moroccan Argan Oil — enhances the shine and condition of the hair. Adds back natural moisture and softness.
- Natural Algae Extracts — provide moisture, nourishment and deliver vitamins that help replenish hair’s natural balance.
- Vitamin E — Protects the scalp and minimizes UV damage to the hair, promoting strength and luster.
I think that these products are wonderful for dry, damaged hair. They really do revive super-dry hair. My hair has been dry and frizzy and now it is soft and smooth. The only thing is that this is probably not for people with fine or oily hair as it can weigh it down. I really don’t see the shampoo and conditioner as volumizing hair care. I make sure that I apply volumizing styling products after I use these for lift as well as shine.
Available September 2011 at www.stylesource.com. Enjoy!
Add Some Color to Your ‘Do With Put on Piece’s Clip-In Color Strips
There’s a new trend in hair that’s popping up on red carpets, runways, and on celebrities just about everywhere. Brightly streaked hair – and we’re talking bright – from green to pink and from blue to purple, has been seen on A-listers such as, Kesha, Brittany Spears, Jordin Sparks and Lauren Conrad. Not ready for such a shocking change? Then this bold look doesn’t have to be a permanent one thanks to an easy-to-use option like Put on Pieces Clip-In Color Strips ($8 each: extensions.com).
Put on Piece’s Clip-In Color Strips easily attach to hair for a commitment-free streaked effect. Each bright strip gives hair 16 inches of color that pops for standout hair that gets noticed. Choose from six fun fantasy colors – Amethyst, Blue, Gold, Pink, Purple and Red, or mix multiple shades to express yourself though your hair.
What I think: I have tried the purple and red in my dark brown hair. The purple is fun to wear everyday or to work, because it is a subtle flash of color in my dark hair. The red is bright and fun for a night out. The clips are easy to use and stay on until you take them off.
To purchase, visit www.extensions.com. Have fun!
New Summer Haircare Products By Pureology, TRESemmé, and ECRU New York!
Summer hair care can be tricky. Pool water damages hair, the sun can strip the color and humidity makes it frizzy. It’s important to find a hair care line that fits your summer hair needs. Here are three product line ideas and some helpful summer tip:
If you have blond hair, try Pureology Perfect4Platinum ($24.00 to $32.00 USD) system for high-lifted and highlighted hair, four levels or more. It delivers concentrated keravis to replenish and plump the keratin gaps, equalizing porosity. Chamomile extract improves overall suppleness and softness. The lemon extract clarifies and smoothes the cuticle for enhanced shine. Finally, coriander oil creates a mirrored surface to magnify shine. The signature AntiFadeComplex® delivers free radical damage protection for longer lasting hair colour. The line includes Shampoo, HairCondition, ReconstructRepair Masque and Miracle Filler Lotion. Visit http://www.pureology.com to learn more and purchase.
Avoid heat-styling as often as possible during the summer months. After washing your hair, wring out any extra moisture with a towel and allow your hair to air dry before blow-drying. Cutting back on your use of hot tools such as a blow dryer and flat iron will help reduce damage. Be sure to use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner to treat dry, strawlike hair. Try ECRU New York Luxe Treatment Shampoo ($22.00 USD) and ECRU New York Protective Silk Conditioner ($22.00 USD) to restore moisture and provide superior conditioning leaving hair beautiful and healthy. Visit www.ecrunewyork.com for more product ideas.
Worried that your summer hairstyle will wilt or frizz with the heat and humidity? Help is on the way! Start the summer off by giving your hair a fighting chance with the TRESemmé Climate Control Collection ($4.49 each item in the line). Protect against harmful UV rays and keep your locks looking beautiful with the specially designed formula that creates a barrier between your hair and the weather. Infused with the Climate Control Complex, the collection contains olive oil, keratin, UV blockers and polymers to leave hair shiny, soft and manageable while protecting against humidity, UV rays, static and wind. With the TRESemmé Climate Control Collection you can have amazing hair regardless of the weather! TRESemmé can be found at mass market retailers near you! Items in this line include Shampoo, Conditioner, Mousse and Finishing Spray. Enjoy!
TIGI Catwalk Curlesque Curl Collection
Are your curls frying in the sun or wilting in the humidity? Try products that are made especially for curly hair like the new TIGI Catwalk Curlesque Curl Collection.
Enhance natural curls and waves to bring out the very best in your hair. The exclusive Catwalk® Aquacomplex features a fusion of Cucumber Water, Kelp, Algae, Seaweed and Sea Fennel to sooth and moisturize curls and deliver extraordinary hydration while creating perfectly formed curls with movement, separation and shine. Each of the collection’s seven products features a crisp, cool, marine-inspired scent that will leave you feeling refreshed, energized and revitalized. The collection is complete with a Defining Shampoo, Hydrating Conditioner, Leave-In Conditioner, Lightweight and Strong Mousses, Curls Rock Curl Amplifier and a Defining Serum.
What I think: It’s fantastic that TIGI Catwalk has made a line especially for curly hair. My hair is more wavy than curly, but I really enjoyed the moisturizing elements of the shampoo and conditioner and the fact that it guarded my hair from the Kansas City humidity. I didn’t try the styling products, but I’m sure they would provide additional conditioning and protection for curls.
Price: $14.95 – 19.95, available in fine salons nationwide; visit www.tigihaircare.com for more information.
The John Frieda Hare Care At Home Hair Colour Challenge
Myself, friends and readers have recently taken part in a John Frieda Hare Care At Home Hair Colour Challenge by using the new John Frieda Precision Foam Color ($12.99 USD).
Easy to apply, the non-aerosol foam formula spreads evenly through hair, saturating every strand completely—even the back of the head, roots and hairline. The 20-shade palette collection was developed in conjunction with the John Frieda® Creative Colour Director, and sought-after U.K. colourist, Nicola Clarke, who is responsible for some of the most iconic hair colours in Hollywood. With an array of options for blondes, brunettes and redheads, the collection brings a salon shade spectrum home.No mess, no drips,no stains—just gorgeous hair from every angle. The revolutionary colour even provides 100% grey coverage and vibrant shine with long-lasting results, offering salon precision at home.
HOW TO USE:Squeeze the center of the bottle to dispense foam into a gloved hand and apply directly to hair. Simply massage foam into hair with fingertips to thoroughly cover each strand from root to tip. The foam easily coats even the most hard-to-reach areas, including the back of the head. Let stand for 20 minutes (30 minute for grey coverage) and rinse with lukewarm water until water runs clear. Apply conditioner and leave in for 2-5 minutes before rinsing.
WHAT’S THE VERDICT?: I like this color because it is easy to use and doesn’t have a strong chemical smell. I tried Dark Red Brown and it covered my grays well, but I didn’t get much red in my dark brown, but it was shiny and pretty. I don’t have a photo up because I didn’t get a chance to take my after photo, my grays popped up after a few weeks (I procrastinated).
My daughter Hannah had reddish blonde hair before coloring and wanted to go more blonde so she chose Dark Golden Blonde. It turned out almost exactly like her hair was before — not much change. Marissa went from a golden blonde to Dark Natural Brown and it looked fab, quite a difference!
Bridget tried Medium Chocolate Brown and it covered her gray well. She loved how soft her hair was afterwards and how great it made her feel to get her color back.
We all had different experiences with this color, but I think it is a quality home hair color and worth a try!
WHERE TO FIND IT: Food, drug and mass retailers nationwide.
Brighten Your Hair With Clairol Natural Instincts Vibrant
Do you know that besides the physical benefits of coloring hair, freshly colored hair can do a lot to a womans self-esteem? Clairol has recently held a survey regarding the emotional benefits of coloring hair. The survey reveals 93% of women who color their hair agree their day instantly improves directly after coloring. Women feel confident and on top of the world with freshly colored hair, but as color starts to fade, their confidence and mood drop. This cycle of emotional ups and downs can be described as a “hair color rollercoaster.”
Now Natural Instincts with new Week 2 Color Refresher has a solution to love. The Week 2 Color Refresher replenishes the tones your hair color loses first and can simply be applied two weeks after coloring to give hair a color boost.
The color boost is included in the traditional Natural Instincts demi-permanent as well as the new permanent Vibrant formula. Now you can get up to 8 weeks of vibrant, healthy-looking hair color from Natural Instincts. New Natural Instincts Vibrant is a 10-minute formula that delivers stunning color with 100% gray coverage.
What I think: I have used Natural Instincts before and liked it, but because it is semi-permanent, the gray coverage never lasted long. The vibrant color is permanent and so lasts a very long time. I also love the idea of the color boost. I applied it after two weeks and my hair appeared brighter and my color looked fresher. Awesome!
Natural Instincts is available at mass market retailers near you. Enjoy!
Forty, Flirty & Fabulous 