Goodbye thin, limp hair - Hello volume!

Hello Beauties! 

I'm really excited to share this with y'all! Some of y'all might freak out about this new tool I found, it could even change your life. 

Introducing the Texturizing Iron from Sam Villa....

No, it's not a crimper. The beauty of this tool is that it gives hair SOO much volume, texture and oomph! Say goodbye to endless teasing and products that cause buildup!

What I love most about it is that it gives my hair that next day texture with freshly washed hair. Y'all all should know by now that I hate hair washing days. Bleh.

How to use it:

Take the top crown of your hair and put it in a clip.

The next section, about 1.5/2 inches of hair from the top section is what you will "crimp". Just crimp the hair as close to your scalp as you can and only crimp once per piece. 

Leave the bottom section and the hair around your face alone. 

Style as usual.

Then voila, hello Texas hair! 

If you need more in depth instructions, let me know in the comment box below and I will do a video tutorial.

Here is the link to purchase, lucky you that it's on sale!

http://www.samvilla.com/products/hair-irons/textur-texturizing-iron/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=mmandlshow&utm_campaign=textur-iron

It would also be a great gift idea to add to your Christmas list.

You're welcome.

xoxo,

Kelly

Happy almost Weekend!

In this post I will be letting you in on a few secrets- beach waves, my favorite at home tanner OH! and best of all a recipe for my favorite summer cocktail!

Here are a few ways to make you look like you just back from St. Barths :)

Beach waves. There are like a gazillion DIY beach wave products, my favorite happens to be Wella- Ocean Spritz Beach Texture Hairspray. I purchased this product from Ulta and I love it! It's super easy to use and gives your hair a yummy smell and care free beach waves. You can use it on straight dry hair but how I love to use it is spraying the product on day old curls.

 

 

Get a sun kissed glow at home with St. Tropez Self Tanning Bronzing Spray. It's so easy to use and Sephora has a kit you can buy for $39.00 that includes bronzing spray, illuminator and their famous applicator mitt. It lasts for about 5-7 days and doesn't smell bad at all.

How I apply is starting with my lower legs first. I put lotion on my toenails for a barrier and lightly spray from my knees down about 6 inches away from my skin. When you're done spraying use the mitt to even out the spray. Then I work my way up to my face. I don't spray my face directly, what I do is use the mitt with the product on it and wipe my face with it. If you need more direction there are a ton of YouTube videos that you can watch.

Please note- as with all sunless tanning products it does strip off in chlorine and salt water and you still need to use sunscreen when out and about.

 

 

 

This recipe is from Pinnacle Vodka and I LOVE it! It's refreshing and perfect for sitting pool side, beach side or at home. Whatever you fancy.

 

Recipe:

 

6 oz. Orange Juice (Pulp-Free)

2 oz. Pinnacle Whip Cream Vodka

Splash of Pineapple Juice

 

Mix and pour over ice.

 

Super easy and yummy... SEE! I don't just drink wine :)

 

Cheers!

xoxo- Kelly

 



Manic Monday

I like to call my Monday's "Manic Monday". 
Because I'm normally:

A.) Sleepy
B.) Wishing it were Sunday Funday again
& C.) Realizing I HAVE to wash my hair.

I can help A. by drinking a Zenify and I really can't help B. So I bring to you my next blog post which refers to C. on my list of Monday blues.

WASHING HAIR! I absolutely HATE to wash my hair, it takes FOREVER!  I can usually go about 3 days without washing and normally if I curl my hair when it's freshly cleaned, as it gets dirtier the better it looks! You can accomplish that by using products that don't weigh your hair down and cause build up.

I'm not going to lie, I usually don't buy the same products twice so what I'm recommending to you means - it's the best thing since sliced bread... well, fat-free sliced bread!

Shampoo & Conditioner:

L'anza - Healing ColorCare

Let me just start off by saying, "I CANT WAIT for my newly purchased S&C to run out so I can go back and buy this product!". It smells like fruity pebbles and lathers up SOOO well!
How I normally use it is I wash my hair with the shampoo really well, rinse, then repeat the shampoo and let the lather sit on my hair for a good minute. Only use the conditioner once in the shower and let it sit for a few minutes. It leaves your hair silky smooth with a fresh feeling. I highly recomend the ColorCare line, but if you're needing to target something else chances are they have it.
Check out their website to find a salon in your neighborhood that carries their line of products.

Root Lifer:

Brocato - Rootfix

I can't style my hair without this! Most root lifters cause grease and build up, but this baby works like a charm! Spray it on your roots while hair is wet to create amazing volume.
Click on the link above and find a salon near you.

Heat Protectant

Moroccan Oil - Treatment

I am obsessed with this product! It does absolutely everything it says it'll do & then some! I use a pump of the oil and put it on my wet ends before blow drying. It helps protect your lovely locks from the damaging heat and also nourishes your hair leaving it silky smooth. I also sometimes use this as a finishing product. PLEASE note you do not need to submerge your hair in it, you WILL become a greasy mess! Only a little goes a long way.


These are the items I use when primping my hair. I hope you learned a thing or two and are ready to bring on the week!

Happy Monday's!

xoxo- Kelly