Friday Favorites: Hair Edition

Happy Friday Ladies!

I will be the first to admit.... SO relieved it is the weekend! Even though I had a short week, I am ready for some quality time spent at home.

Today I am linking with Erika, Narci, and Andrea to share our Friday Favorites.

While in Jamaica, I left most of my go-to hair  products at home... and yikes! It was a great reminder why I use these products/tools, and how much they benefit my hair. Many of these products I have mentioned before, but I am rounding up a few of my "most used" today for Friday Favorites!

 

 

Infrashine 1 Inch Spring Grip Curling Iron

Okay, I know Hot Tools are all the rave (I have one as well!) but I bought this curling iron a few years ago, simply because it was marked WAY down, and I have to say.... I can curl my hair and reap the benefits for 2-3 days with this baby! Not so much with my Hot Tools... that is just my experience!

 

DermOrganic Leave in Treatment

My friend Allison used this delicious oil in my hair a few times and I knew I had to have it! It smells so good! And it makes my hair so soft! As with all oil products, I DO NOT use this any higher than ear-level on my hair.

 

TIGI Bed Head Urban Antidotes Resurrection Shampoo & Conditioner

I stand by this set! I rotate in and out a few other shampoos that I love (Redken, Biolage, etc) but this product continually makes my thick and wavy hair much more soft and manageable. And the smell... one of my favorites.

 

drybar Southern Belle Volumizing Mousse

I have blogged about this stuff before but I will say it again! I typically do not use mousse as I am not interested in the crunchy 1999 curls it brings about. But this is NOT like that... I rub it into my roots before blow drying and rarely even have to do any teasing after! Totally worth the money. And the smell... to die for.

 

Batiste dry shampoo

I have tried most of their scents and the bottom line is.... doesn't matter! This product is the best dry shampoo (and I have tried A LOT! Read more about that here ) and I continue to buy it. Best as in best working, best priced, best smell.

 

If you are looking for an update in any of these departments, I strongly suggest these products!

 

xoxox

Dry Shampoo Wars

So, it turns out I have become obsessed with experimenting with dry shampoo. I have posted before about various dry shampoo products before... including non salon Suave products, Tigi Dirty Secret, straight up baking soda... I've been around the dry shampoo block a few times.

I have been using the Suave brand pretty religiously for over 6 months now because A) it smells so good and B) it works fairly good as well. But... I'm just over it. For whatever reason. I didn't feel like I was getting the results I needed and while I love how it smells, that's not a good enough reason anymore.

Enter my new experiments...

Last week I purchased it's a 10 Dry Shampoo and Conditioner in One. The sales rep recommended it as her favorite dry shampoo, and I take product recommendations seriously.

Honestly, I didn't read anything about the product. She said it smelled good (selling point) and worked wonders for her. 

So..here's my take. The first day, my hair seemed super shiny, but already a little greasy. I admit, it smelled great though! However that is not the job of a dry shampoo. Day two... we had a situation on our hands. And not a good one. Why did it look like I dipped my head in cooking oil?! Emergency hair wash. It's a 10 fail. 

So...here's the deal. I neglected to read that there is keratin in this product. Keratin, while a wonderful product, does not work for me. It makes my hair greasy and static-y...AND my naturally wavy hair wont hold a curl to save it's life when under the influence of keratin. 

So...if you have SUPER dry hair...this might be for you. I simply cannot do it and will never buy this product again. It's also a little bit pricey (I paid close to $22) and the combination of these qualities just did not work out for me. Sorry it's a 10... I LOVE your other products, but unfortunately this is not one of them. 

I hate to be negative. Okay, time to bring in the good stuff. 

Oh...my. Sometimes all it takes is a product that does WHAT IT SAYS it does to get me excited. I'm so lame sometimes and I'll be the first to call myself out. Ladies (and gentleman..maybe?) this needs to be your next dry shampoo purchase. Trust me!

I am on day 3 (and that means of no washing for those of you who aren't following) and here are a few of my results...

1. Non greasy hair

2. Clean, fresh & light scented

3. Extra volume (yes please!)

4. Added texture

Best of all...I paid $12 for this. That is almost half of the other product. Kind of... math isn't my strong point. BUT..I noticed this was listed at $8 for a lot of online retailers. Even better!! 

I am ecstatic about this stuff. Easily my favorite dry shampoo...ever. 

Don't judge me, but I might even push the limits and see what Day 4 brings. Wish me luck! 

*For those of you who are curious, YES... I still shower. It's called a shower cap, people. I didn't abandon basic hygiene. 

Do yourself a favor and get out there and get a bottle of Batiste! Also... they make it in color specifics. I haven't tried it yet but that might be next. I love it!

Stay tuned for a recap of the best blow out I have had (thus far!) and more exciting reviews! 

Happy Thursday!

XOXO,