Argan Oil Hair Mask Review

I was given the chance to review the Argan Oil Hair Mask from Instanatural. I was suffering from a dry scalp as I always do in the Winter and I was pretty excited to try this out.

Get Big, Sexy hair with The Kiss InstaWave Curling Wand

Let me start off my by saying that I am HOPELESS when it comes to using a traditional curling iron. I curl my hair using a curling wand which is much more convenient for me. I was giving the chance to try out the Kiss InstaWave, which is a wand that curls your hair for you! I have seen this product on tv and I have been very curious to try it so I was very excited to get this opportunity.

Add Some Color With Redken Color Rebel Hair Makeup

Redken Color Rebel Hair Makeup in "Gilt-y As Charged" and "Punked Up Pink"

I was given the chance to try out the Redken Color Rebel temporary color. I'll admit I was kind of hesitant because I have really dark hair and temporary colors usually don't show up well on it. But I decided to test it out by doing a couple of peek-a-boo streaks in the front of my hair. I didn't want to go too crazy since I had to be mindful of my job (darn it).

Redken Color Rebel Hair Makeup "Punked Up Pink"

The color I tried was "Punked Up Pink". The color comes packaged in a cylindrical tube with a separate spongy attachment. You had to remove the cap and attach the sponge yourself. This was pretty messy (well for me at least!) and I advise for you to wear gloves because this does stain. It comes off but it took a lot of scrubbing. 

You select the section of hair you want to color and you apply it using the spongy-thingy (can't think of another name for it). Depending on how intense you want the color, you can keep layering it on. I layered it about three times since my hair color is dark. After applying the color, you have to brush it out to distribute and set the color. You can also use a blow dryer but I just brushed it out. One thing about this is that you have to brush it out pretty thoroughly since it does stiffen your hair a bit, creating tangles.

And the color is pretty intense! After one wash, it stayed pretty pigmented. I got my hair done at the salon the next day and the stylists couldn't believe I achieved this color without bleaching it. They were pretty excited when I mentioned this product. The color blended really nicely with my hair since I chose subtle sections and my hair is dyed burgundy. And because my hair is burgundy, the pink showed up more on the purple side which I loved since you all know purple is my favorite color. I'm considering using it again to do peek-a-boo streaks through my head to keep it work appropriate. It washes out after two shampoos depending on much you layered and on the porosity of your hair. But for a quick removal, there's Redken Hair Cleansing Creme. Also, rubbing on some Argan Oil would do the trick.

My hair after one shampoo

I would definitely recommend this product for those that love to experiment but only want a temporary fix. Redken Color Rebel Hair Makeup will be available this month in October. So perfect for Halloween!

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Review: NiA Helio Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner

NiA Helio Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner

I was contacted by DS Laboratories to review a number of products. In this blog post, I will be focusing on the NiA Helio Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner. I really liked the packaging of the products, very sleek and high-end looking.

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Try the new reference among hair products, unsurpassed Nia Helio Hydrating Shampoo and Nia Helio Hydrating Conditioner, the very next time you wash and condition.

The first thing that stood out to me was the bright red color of the shampoo. I was very skeptical of it and I even did a test on a small patch of hair before using it on my whole head. But it didn't end up affecting my hair color. The smell of the shampoo was very pleasant but I did not like that it left my hair feeling a little stiff. A bit ironic because the shampoo is supposed to be hydrating. 

I was a little more satisfied with the conditioner. It reversed the effects of the shampoo and left my hair feeling smooth. It also made my hair much easier to untangle. My hair is usually very knotty after a wash since my natural hair tecture is very curly. But the comb passed through fairly easily. 

I didn't have any issues with styling my hair and I liked the results. There wasn't any dramatic changes but I did like how silky my hair felt and how sleek it looked. I would definitely continue using the Helio Hydrating Conditioner. I'm still a little iffy about the shampoo.

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