October is here! It can be a spooky month, but don’t forget to wear your pink!
Of course, you don’t have to wear pink all month to show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but there are some great beauty products to purchase that will help the cause.
If you purchase the products below, some of the proceeds will go to hopefully help defeat this horrible disease:
Morgan Taylor Fight Like a Lady
This October, Morgan Taylor releases their Fight Like a Lady 4-piece mini pack that is sure to pack a pretty punch on your nails. With every purchase, a portion of the proceeds will go to the Mommy & Me Cancer Foundation, whose mission is to support mothers battling life-threatening cancer while raising young children.
Similarly, throughout October, 100% of the revenue from Ouidad’s KRLY Kids collection purchased from Ouidad.com, featuring No Time for Tears Shampoo, Pump & Go Spray Gel and No More Knots Conditioner, will be donated to Curls for a Cure in support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. October isn’t the only month that Ouidad gives back either… year-round, they donate $1 from each KRLY Kids purchase, donating more than $475,000 to BCRF since 2002!
Unite for HER’s mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of women of all ages by supporting and providing breast cancer and wellness programs that educate, empower and restore. To support this mission, ACURE will donate $0.10 per sale of their number one selling Day Cream and Night Cream to Unite for HER for one full year. The partnership begins in July and expands beyond traditional BCA partnerships to keep support and funding going year-round.
ACURE’S Day Cream and Night Cream are available for $16.99 and $17.99, respectively, at acureorganics.com.
Scunci BCA ’15 Headwraps
Scunci BCA ’15 Sun Visors
Scunci BCA ’15 Headwraps
Conair/Scunci hair accessories are launching new sun visors and headwraps in October for Breast Cancer Awareness. Conair donates $110K to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (regardless of product purchase).
Scunci BCA ’15 Sun Visors and Headwraps ($7.99, available at drugstores)
Almost done with your holiday shopping? I’m just about finished, but there are always last-minute gifts or stocking stuffers to get! My youngest daughter’s birthday is on the 23rd, so this time of year is so busy!
For great beauty gift ideas, take a look at my list below — you just might find something online or in the stores that will be the perfect gift!
Ouidad Joy to the Curl
Ouidad Joy to the Curl ($30 USD) — This combination of two best sellers is guaranteed to provide ultimate nourishment to curls over the winter season. The set has a retail value of $46 and contains 8.5 oz sizes of Moisture Lock Define & Shine Gel Cream and Moisture Lock Leave-in Conditioner.
MIYU DE-STRESS MI PAIRING ($42 USD) — This revolutionary beauty essence fuses the freshness of a facial mist with the rich nutrients of a serum, while instantly soothing the skin. Our fresh and earthy tea blend is made from peppermint, licorice and chamomile blossoms. When used together, this powerful pair offer potent anti-inflammatory properties perfect for calming stressed complexions. Includes a nifty little drawstring bag for makeup, skincare essentials, jewelry or anything in between.
China Glaze Get Carried Away ($19.95 on sale for $9.95 at Ulta) Get Carried Away with China Glaze’s 3pc Set which includes: a change purse, Santa Red My List, Your Present Required and So Blue Without You Nail Lacquers. China Glaze is professional quality nail enamel that is resistant to chipping and color fading.
Perfect Formula Pink Gel Coat 5 Mini Ornaments ($41 USD) — Pink Gel Coat creates thick, protein-rich coatings that add temporary, instant
strength to natural nails. This collection includes five mini Pink Gel Coat
ornaments.
Available at mass market retailers around the country.
John Frieda Spiral Curls Curling Iron
John Frieda Spiral Curls Curling Iron ($39.99 USD) — For healthy heat styling, the Spiral Curls styler features exclusive ionic frizz-fighting technology and true ceramic heat with LCD temperature control for accurate temperature output, the key to shiny, healthy hair.
Available exclusively at Walgreens
Part 2 of this gift guide will be coming soon today!
Beachy hair is simple to achieve with a few great products! Have you tried a sea salt spray for waves? Or a healthy soy based hair spray? How about a brush that you can use when your hair is wet? all of these items below can help achieve the perfect summer ‘do for you!
While we can’t always skip town and venture to the beach, we can achieve sought after tousled beach hair, thanks to Ouidad’s Wave Create Collection. With the launch of Ouidad’s Wave Create Sea Spray and Texture Taffy, achieving touchable, gorgeous waves is at your fingertips. Ideal for any hair type – including straight hair, this collection brings to life coveted “day at the beach” waves.
Ouidad Wave Create Sea Spray
Ouidad Wave Create Sea Spray ($23 USD) — Wave Create Sea Spray gives hair that windswept, sexy and flirtatious look you love after a day at the beach. Our exclusive wave-making complex of natural seawater and mineral-rich sea salt crystals create tousled texture while plant-derived humectants lock in waves. Vitamin-rich seaweed and algae extracts nourish the hair so it’s super hydrated – never crunchy or stiff.
Ideal for straight hair that has slight texture, as well as curly hair
An exclusive wave making complex of natural seawater and mineral rich sea salt crystals creates a tousled texture
Algae extracts condition and help maintain elasticity; rich in B12 amino acids that deeply nourish
Giant kelp seaweed extract includes a high content of vitamins and minerals to nourish curls; adds superior shine
Panthenol and Vitamin B5 act as a penetrating moisturizer
What I think: This is great for subtle waves — even in straight hair!. I love to spray it on my damp hair and scrunch it up. When it dries, I have cute waves! A little hair oil tames the frizzies and I’m ready to go!
Ouidad Wave Create Testure Taffy
Ouidad Wave Create Texture Taffy ($23 USD) — Wave Create Texture Taffy is a stretchy styling cream that creates playful, tousled texture for a look that’s undone and sexy. Our taffy-like formula with a Marine Complex – high in vitamins and minerals – allows you to grip and mold hair while keeping it nourished and soft. This flexible, gummy styler creates long-lasting waves that dry to a matte finish without a trace of sticky residue. Whether you want summer-inspired waves or a playful, unkempt style your newly found texture will be a look that’s natural, healthy and irresistible
Ideal for wavy, even straight hair, that desires a sexy, tousled look
Marine Complex, high in vitamins and minerals, condition and add softness and shine
Giant kelp seaweed extract includes a high content of vitamins and minerals to nourish curls and add shine
Algae Extract acts as a moisturizer that leaves hair supple and shiny
Milk Thistle extract acts as a botanical extract rich in antioxidants to moisturize
What I think: To really go wave crazy, I add this to my hair after the Sea Spray. I add just a little and scrunch it into my hair. It really gives me a cool, beachy wave!
The Ouidad Wave Create™ Collectionis available at Ouidad.com.
UNITE Beach Day
UNITE Beach Day ($24.95 USD) — Wanting those beachy, full locks without trying too hard? Beach Day will give you that feeling in minutes. Full, tousled and very sexy. A hybrid of styling and finishing in one… it’s effortless!
FOR BEST RESULTS:
Mist 6 to 8 inches away into damp or dry hair. Scrunch with
hands. Air-dry or diffuse. Spray on roots for an added lift.
-Enhances waves
-Creates ‘lived-in’ texture
-Thickens hair
-Creates Volume
-Used in damp or dry hair
-A hybrid of Styling and Finishing in one
What I think: This spray gives a sexy, tousled wave. Something I like to do is apply it to my hair and braid it, then when it is almost dry, I take it out of the braid and scrunch it up. Great waves abound!
Healthy Hair Soy Touchable Weightless Hairspray ($17.95 USD) — Healthy Hair Soy Touchable Weightless Hairspray is a feather light hairspray that is made with anti-frizz technology. It helps to supply moisture and hydration to nourish and repair hair while offering UV and heat protection.
What I think: This is a light hair spray that creates moveable styles. I love to spray it to set my hairstyle before I go out. It smells and feels great!
Purchase at salons and beauty supply stores (like Ulta) near you!
The Wet Brush
The Wet Brush™ ($11 USD) — The magic of the Wet Brush™ is in the specially formulated IntelliFlex™ bristles. IntelliFlex™ bristles are thin, strong and very flexible. They have intelligent flexibility – flexible on one stroke and firm on the next. The adaptive flexibility of IntelliFlex™ eliminates all tugging, tearing, pulling and ripping. No split ends, no hair loss. It provides healthy brushing and detangling, creating the perfect transition from wash to style!
The Wet Brush™ Squirts are mini versions of The Wet Brush™, and are great for travelling and when you’re on-the-go!
What I think: This little brush is perfect to take anywhere. It glides through my wet hair without pulling and breaking the strands. It’s really great for the summer.
Forty, Flirty & Fabulous 