Make Your Own Colored Clip-in Hair Extensions!!! by monroemisfitmakeup

    

         Colored clip-in hair extensions are a great way to express yourself without having to make a permanent commitment (or if you just can't wait for you hair to grow out). Avril Lavigne, Jade from the show Victorious, and even Katy Perry have been seen rocking the color streaked hair trend. However, buying them online or from stores can get expensive and I'm all about thrifty beauty products that look amazing! Many people think that clip-in extensions are all crazy colors and patterns, but with this video, you can make your own that are any shade you want. Dye it the same shade as your own hair if you just want length, or go for something bold like blue! It's your choice. So I found this video on Youtube by monroemisfitmakeup (she has many other amazing videos as well! please check them out) and decided that I just HAD to show it to you guys. So here's the tutorial and I hope you enjoy. ;)

xoxo,

TrinaD. <3

Review: Nexxus Pro-Mend Split End Treatment System



          Split ends are a common problem among people of all ages, however, until now, there has never been a hair system specially targetted at treating and preventing split ends. But then there are also the rumors that everyone hears so many times that they just assume that they're truths...like the only way to get rid of your split ends is to trim it off. Well, not anymore. And plus, who has the time, money, or length to go get their hair trimmed every few weeks? Certainly not everyone with split ends...

         So the first time I saw the ad on TV, I was like, "Yeahh, whatever. Just another product that says it's going to do something and when you use it...poof. Nothing happens." I was kinda sold after seeing the strand of hair get pieced together in the ad though, so after reading a boat load of reviews and deep consideration, I decided to give it a try. I didn't want to switch my shampoo or conditioner, so I only used the daily leave-in cream and overnight treatment cream. Here's what I came up with!

Pros: It actually works, makes my hair a LOT softer and smoother, it helps my hair not get as tangled, makes my hair stronger, and prevents static

Cons: The fragrance (now, this one is debatable. I have read reviews where people have LOVED it, but me, personally? Not my favorite...it's like coconut with some sort of flower or something and I have never been a big fan of coconut, but then again...it's a small thing to deal with), once you stop using it...your split ends come back with a vengeance, sometimes makes hair crunchy (but easily fixed), the price

        Like I said in my "pros" section, it really does work. You might not see it right away, but have patience and you will get the results that you want. I started to see an improvement after about a week...but I guess it depends on each person and how damaged your hair is. It also made my hair extremely soft and smooth, but of course, along with the sleekiness comes the detangling elements. It made brushing my hair a lot easier so that I didn't get more split ends and it also made my hair stronger so that if my hair ever gets stuck in anything (which happens a lot due to the length) or I'm a little rough with it, it can still stay healthy and not break. Also, I don't know how, but my hair didn't get staticy anymore. The fragrance is not my favorite, as I have said, but who knows...maybe you'll love it! Also, when I stopped using it for a while, my split ends came back...and they showed no mercy! It happened so quickly and there seemed to be more...but once I started using it again, things got better. And I apply it when my hair is damp (the daily leave-in one) but when it dries, sometimes a few strands get a little crunchy, but just brush it through with a fine toothed comb and you'll be all fine! However, the price is a little high....but I don't usually use that much and I have a LOT of hair so I really don't think that it's a rip off or anything...definitely worth it.

My Final Decision: If your split ends is something that you are sick of dealing with and want to get rid of it, I say buy these products! The results were great for me and while the price and fragrance are not that amazing...it was worth it. It might take a few weeks, but I didn't use the shampoo or conditioner (I only used the daily leave-in treatment cream and overnight treatment cream) so the results might be better and faster if you use the whole system. But overall, really good products!

xoxo,

TrinaD. <3

Total Salon Blowout...At Home! The Sleekest Look for Your Locks Using a Roundbrush.

          I have always had naturally straight hair, however, along with the length, comes the tangles, frizz, and unruliness. So instead of spending money and time at the salon, give yourself a celebrity-style blowout in the comfort of your own home for gorgeously smooth, soft, shiny, and straight hair. It might take a little more time than straightening it, but trust me, the results are BEYOND worth it!

To get the look yourself, all you need are:

• A roundbrush (smaller for more volume or shorter hair; bigger for longer and thicker hair)
• Heat protectant spray (always guard your hair against damaging heat)
• Hairdryer (for the fastest blowout, use the highest setting but be careful not to burn your hair!!!)
• Spray bottle of water (if you are using dry hair)

1. Brush your hair thoroughly to get rid of all the tangles and kinks in your hair. Use the roundbrush (preferably with boar bristles) to distribute the natural oils in your hair evenly. Do not apply hairspray or smoothing serem before you blow-dry.

2. Spray the heat protectant spray evenly, concentrating on the ends of your hair. Brush your locks again with the roundbrush to evenly distribute the spray.

3. For the fastest and easiest blowout, divide your hair in half at the back (so that your hair lays in two sections on each side of your shoulders) and divide each half into as many 1 1/2 to 2 inch (depending on how thick your hair is) sections as you need. Use elastics to keep the sections seperate.

4. If you are using dry hair, take one section and spray it with water until it is completely damp, not wet. If your hair is already damp, skip this step.

5. Take the roundbrush and brush through that section once. Then position the brush as close to your head as possible, so that you get the roots of your hair. Turn on your hairdryer and holding the brush there still, dry the top section completely (for more volume, push the brush up so that your hair poufs). Then, without lifting the brush, hold the hairdryer about 1/2 inch away from the brush as you glide down SLOWLY so that your hair becomes dry and smooth. Depending on how thick your hair is or how fast it dries, how slowly you glide down may differ.

6. Repeat the steps for all sections of hair, bending in or out at the ends if you wish.

7. Blast your hair with your blowdryer on cold air for the shinest results.

8. Apply anti-frizz serem (I recommend Garnier Fructis Shine & Sleek Anti-frizz Serem) or hairspray if you wish!

9. Enjoy your beautiful hair! =)

So I hope you liked this tutorial on how to do a salon blowout at home and please leave me comments, send me requests, or if you wish, send a picture of the results! Thank you!

xoxo,
TrinaD. <3