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Straighten Yourself Out!

7 Jan

One thing you can not be cheap about is your flat-iron.  I have been flat ironing my hair for 15 years and I used to buy those cheap flat irons and let me tell you, THEY DESTROY YOUR HAIR!  You also have to replace them constantly.  The first time I used a high-end flat-iron, it changed my life!  I couldn’t believe how easy it would glide through my hair and how it cut down the straightening time.  Also, the more expensive irons get really hot which is what you want.  This way you only have to do one or two passes on each section of hair to get it straight.  I had my last expensive iron for 8 years!  When it stopped working I was devastated, but then I bought the GHD Classic Style Flat Iron ($185 www.ghdhair.com).  It is just as good as my old one if not better!  I also love the fact that my hair salon uses this flat-iron so I feel like when they style my hair it will be easy for me to “re-create” the same style at home.  This flat-iron is great because you can straighten your hair, but the edges of the iron are curved so you can also use it as a curling iron or  create waves in your hair.  It makes my mornings so much easier, especially if I don’t have time to wash my hair.  If you have curly or wavy hair and want to get it straight, try this iron, I think it will do the trick.  Trust me this is an investment you must make!

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If You Can’t Dye Them…Hide Them!

5 Jan

For anyone with color treated hair, it is always a pain when your roots start to show….My hair color is pretty close to my natural hair color but sometimes in the front I need a little “touch up” on the roots just until the next time I go into the salon.  I have tried hair powder, pens, eyeshadow etc. to try to get the best thing to cover my roots.  One day while searching on the internet, I came across Color Mark Pro ($22 www.colormarkpro.com).  It is an amazing root touch up that is a liquid!  It goes on really smooth with a wand that looks like a lip gloss applicator.  I have found this to be the best because when it dries you don’t have any residue and you can’t tell anything is on your hair.  It simply blends in with your hair and washes out with your next shampoo.  It doesn’t have any harsh chemicals so there will be no damage to your hair.  You can even brush your hair after it dries and it will remain in place.   It dries in about 60 seconds so you don’t have to wait forever before you finish styling your hair.  There are 12 shades that come in a range from black, blonde, red, and brunette.  I have had my bottle for about a year and I still have plenty left!  If you need that quick touch up give this a try, it is a little blessing in disguise!

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A Moroccan Vacation

28 Dec

 

I am sure you are using or have heard about the Moroccan Oil hair products.  I have a sister that is an esthetician and she works in a salon that started carrying the products months ago.  She has been using them and has recommended that myself and my other sisters try it too.  So, I have been looking for something to help fight breakage since I am addicted to my flat-iron, and my hairstylist recommended trying the Moroccan Oil Treatment.  I have thin hair and I wash it every other day, I have to be careful about what products I put in it because they can make it greasy.  So, the idea of putting OIL in my hair made me a little nervous but I thought I would give it a try.  The Moroccan Oil Treatment comes in both the regular and light formula.  I bought the light formula since it is for Fine Color Treated Hair.  After washing my hair I just put a small, and I mean TINY amount on my finger tips and only apply to the ends of hair and then comb through.  Then you can style as usual.  After using the oil my hair was soft, smooth, and so SHINY!  The website says that the oil helps to control frizz, protects hair from environmental damage, detangles hair, smooths and shines hair, softens thick unruly hair, repairs damaged hair, nourishes scalp, and increases hair elasticity.  The oil is rich in vitamins and antioxidants and it is a treatment you can use everyday.  I recommend using this product because it really gives you the hair your see in magazines ads and it makes your hair so soft and shiny even after just one use!  Give your hair a vacation and take it to Morocco! ($16 www.moroccanoil.com)

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