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Paula's Choice Resist 4% BHA
This is a chemical exfoliant containing BHA- Salicylic Acid. My daily treatment is the 2% BHA Liquid, and I use this 4% foamy treatment once per week - whenever I feel as if my pores are extra congested (more blackheads and bumps). All you do is... +
This is a chemical exfoliant containing BHA- Salicylic Acid. My daily treatment is the 2% BHA Liquid, and I use this 4% foamy treatment once per week - whenever I feel as if my pores are extra congested (more blackheads and bumps). All you do is smooth on one pump of product after cleansing (at night) to the desired area - not the eyes, and follow with a light moisturizer.
I'd almost guarantee that after using this treatment, you'll wake up the next day and notice a significant difference in the texture and brightness of your skin. Pores will be smoothed, blackheads will be reduced and there could be an improvement in breakouts. Their stuff answers all your skincare wishes... it's a bit miraculous. Also, their return policy is quite forgiving so don't fret when buying online.
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Haartek Salon
This place feels like home. I've been seeing Olivia at Haartek for years now, and I've never been more pleased with a salon experience before in my life. She is a master at both short and long cuts, completely revolutionizing how I style and care... +
This place feels like home. I've been seeing Olivia at Haartek for years now, and I've never been more pleased with a salon experience before in my life. She is a master at both short and long cuts, completely revolutionizing how I style and care for my hair. The stylists at this salon truly care about their work and clients, and the atmosphere is INCREDIBLE. So welcoming, kind, beautiful and fresh. Not to mention the hot drinks and scalp massage, free with every cut! I'll be a client of theirs for years to come. You truly must visit.
PS. Full time students get 30% (high school) and 50% off ! Check it out. you won't regret it!
http://www.haartek.com
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l'Occitane Heat-Protective Control Mist
Applied to towel-dried hair, this spray "helps protect hair against damage from blow-dryers or hair straighteners (up to 230°C), leaving it smooth and silky". Although it works great, this product is quite expensive for what it is. I've noticed a... +
Applied to towel-dried hair, this spray "helps protect hair against damage from blow-dryers or hair straighteners (up to 230°C), leaving it smooth and silky". Although it works great, this product is quite expensive for what it is. I've noticed a much smoother, frizz-free and long-lasting style after using this mist. The complex mix of ylang-ylang, sweet orange, lavender, geranium and angelica essential oils is quite aromatic and rich. This is a mature scent that will linger slightly throughout the day. Definitely doesn't smell like your typical fruity, floral drugstore spray! -
l'Occitane Control Styling Prep-Cream
This is a great product for those with truly dry, hard to manage hair. My hair typically lacks volume on its own, so I wouldn't label it dry or unmanageable. Fortunately, this is a prime example of a multi-functional cream that can be used on all... +
This is a great product for those with truly dry, hard to manage hair. My hair typically lacks volume on its own, so I wouldn't label it dry or unmanageable. Fortunately, this is a prime example of a multi-functional cream that can be used on all hair types. I hate the feeling of typical conditioner, which is usually a slippery blend of chemicals, coating the hair to make it feel more nourished. Thanks to its high-quality ingredients, this styling cream is formulated with nourishing jojoba oil and works wonders as a leave-in conditioner. I love using it before putting in my sleep-in foam rollers (see the routine here) as it leaves my curls looking smooth and frizz-free, while maintaining a healthy hair cuticle.
P.S. I've never seen a cream tube with such a large opening! What a great idea, since it will be very easy to squeeze out the final remains of the product. It's such a nightmare having to pry open packaging at the very end.
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John Frieda Sheer Blonde Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
Note: DO NOT use this product on hair darker than mine! (see photo) - it will turn orange. I used the spray around 5 times, over a span of two weeks. I strategically applied the product onto the top layer of my towel-dried hair, concentrating it on... +
Note: DO NOT use this product on hair darker than mine! (see photo) - it will turn orange.
I used the spray around 5 times, over a span of two weeks. I strategically applied the product onto the top layer of my towel-dried hair, concentrating it on the bottom half versus on the roots. I loosely combed through with my hands to evenly distribute the product, then continued with my typical 2 minute blow-dry. The directions state "the more heat you use, the greater the lightening effects". I don't typically use hot tools, but if you were going for an ombré style or more defined highlights, I'm sure some extra heat would help.
The results are exactly what I was looking for - noticeable highlights, without looking fake or overdone. For a drugstore product thats around $10, I couldn't be more pleased.
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Dove Advanced Hair Series Oxygen Moisture Root Lift Hair Spray
After towel-driyng my hair, I apply one pump of the oxygen mousse and distribute it from my roots to ends, followed by 6 sprays of this root lift, only at the scalp. I make sure the products are evenly distributed throughout by doing a nice little... +
After towel-driyng my hair, I apply one pump of the oxygen mousse and distribute it from my roots to ends, followed by 6 sprays of this root lift, only at the scalp. I make sure the products are evenly distributed throughout by doing a nice little scalp massage. I then blow dry my hair with no particular system, just massaging the roots as I dry with medium heat. I find that this massaging action gives more volume right at the roots, and "activates" the lift spray avoiding any kind of sticky flatness.
After this quick styling process, I'm left with some long-lasting volume that is truly weightless. The mousse and spray give just a hint of texture, and they seem to really pick up my roots to help banish the 6pm flatness.
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Dove Advanced Hair Series Oxygen Moisture Leave-In Foam Mousse
After towel-driyng my hair, I apply one pump of the mousse and distribute it from my roots to ends, followed by 6 sprays of the root lift, only at the scalp. I make sure the products are evenly distributed throughout by doing a nice little scalp... +
After towel-driyng my hair, I apply one pump of the mousse and distribute it from my roots to ends, followed by 6 sprays of the root lift, only at the scalp. I make sure the products are evenly distributed throughout by doing a nice little scalp massage. I then blow dry my hair with no particular system, just massaging the roots as I dry with medium heat. I find that this massaging action gives more volume right at the roots, and "activates" the lift spray avoiding any kind of sticky flatness.
After this quick styling process, I'm left with some long-lasting volume that is truly weightless. The mousse and spray give just a hint of texture, and they seem to really pick up my roots to help banish the 6pm flatness.
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Dove Advanced Hair Series Oxygen Moisture Conditioner
I'm not a big conditioner fan since I have short hair, but this is a nice pairing to the shampoo. Works fine, has a good scent and nice packaging.
I'm not a big conditioner fan since I have short hair, but this is a nice pairing to the shampoo. Works fine, has a good scent and nice packaging. -
Dove Advanced Hair Series Oxygen Moisture Shampoo
The shampoo and conditioner in this line smell especially fresh. The bright blue and white packaging is pretty great also, except I'd prefer if the shampoo bottle could stand upside down like the conditioner. Regardless, they do what they claim... +
The shampoo and conditioner in this line smell especially fresh. The bright blue and white packaging is pretty great also, except I'd prefer if the shampoo bottle could stand upside down like the conditioner. Regardless, they do what they claim, leaving my hair feeling clean and fresh. I do notice a bit of that squeaky clean, slightly stripped texture with this shampoo, but nothing extreme like with Neutrogena's Anti-Residue clarifying shampoo. The scent is strong and you may find the little "oxygen beads" in your hair afterwards if you don't rinse enough. Good drugstore find in general. -
Dove Refresh + Care Invigorating Dry Shampoo
Welcome, the world's first hair perfume! I can literally smell this florally explosion even when the product isn't in use. Maybe that's just my hypersensitive nez speaking, but I don't care for such a strong fake smell lingering around me throughout... +
Welcome, the world's first hair perfume! I can literally smell this florally explosion even when the product isn't in use. Maybe that's just my hypersensitive nez speaking, but I don't care for such a strong fake smell lingering around me throughout the day. I only ended up using it as a post-wash volume spray to add the slightest bit of texture and a whole lot of fragrance to my 'do. The spray mechanism on this product is quite weak and it doesn't do much for my oil or lack of volume on day two. Big no! -
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