Wrap Lotion to Blow Dry

Motions Foaming Wrap Lotion is a lightweight foaming lotion, traditionally used for thicker and coarser hair types but now it is an emerging cult favorite amongst beauty industry insiders and high profile editorial and celebrity hair stylists.

This do-all wonder is great for a variety of hair types and does everything from enhancing curls, to holding wraps, wet sets and thermal styles, but is also great for fine/thinner hair types as a texturizing and volumizing mousse. The perfect pre-blow dry lotion, that gives you gorgeous volume, without the stiffness or residue that other texturizing products can leave behind. I never thought to use a Foaming Wrap Lotion before I blow dried my hair, but now that I have I had to share with the world.

Available at a drugstore near you!

Skinny Hair with Redken

Every year Sleek Straight looks rock the magazine pages and always make it into the "trends" list for the season. This Fall, Redken helps you achieve a high maintanence look with minimal headache! the NEW Redken Real Control Slim Supreme slimming serum, a multi-use lightweight -formula that slims down dense, dry, sensitized hair with lasting all-day humidity resistance for a perfectly streamlined look with luscious shine.

“Silicone-based treatments are effective frizz-reducers because they create a barrier to protect the hair from external moisture,” states Rodney Cutler, Redken Brand Ambassador and owner of Cutler/Redken Salons. “For best results, apply Real Control Slim Supreme slimming serum on damp hair and blow-dry to reduce excessive volume and add sleek smoothness. Then re-apply Real Control Slim Supreme slimming serum on dry hair (as needed) focusing on ends for additional shine and frizz control – this allows for enhanced customization based on the specific needs of women with different types of high-maintenance hair.”

The key ingredients are Cationic Conditioners that deeply nourish and condition, Protein & Ceramides help protect, strengthen, and repair the hair fiber, plus Shea butter helps to smooth everything out and prevent frizz. I love the feel and lightweight texture of this product because it really does help turn my fat hair into smooth skinny hair.

Design Essentials Sleek Edge Control

(Sleek Edge Control Gel, $7.90 DesignEssentials.com)

I'm past 8 weeks post and I don't have any plan on relaxing my hair any time soon, so I've been wearing buns and slicking my edges back with Sleek Edge Control Gel. After I had to give up on Soft Sheen Carson's Jam (it broke my skin out around my hairline) I hadn't found a gel that worked well for me. That is until now, Design Essentials Sleek Edge Control Gel is amazing! First off, when I put it on my edges it doesn't dry it out like other gels instead my edges feel moisturized. Also, the shine that the gel provides is amazing. The gel is completely clear, so there is not flaky and none of that ugly brown goop around the hairline. My only issue is that the container is so small, I'm going to need the industrial size for the rest of the summer!

Rock the Look with TouchBack Marker

Celebrities like Rihanna are revamping their style with a bold burst of contrasting color. The instant, hair makeover is a perfect way to accessorize your look for a night out on the town. “Because not every girl is ready to commit to high-contrast color permanently, trying it on with temporary color is a great option,” says co-owner of Ted Gibson Salon, Jason Backe. “A surefire way to get the look at home is with the TouchBack Marker, a mistake-proof formula that delivers true, temporary hair color instantly.”

TouchBack’s pocket-sized marker makes for easy application when you want it, where you want it. Unlike mascara, crayons, gels, and powders, TouchBack won’t flake or rub off with brushing. TouchBack bonds to the hair and stays true until shampooed out.

 Although this genius product was developed to cover gray, it can also be used for a creative application like Rihanna’s. To get this look, Jason recommends creating a triangle shape with the tip under your crown and the 1-2 inch base following your hairline—make sure the triangle section is about ½ inch under your part. Take a shade of TouchBack that is at least two levels darker than your base (if you’re a medium blonde, use light brown or darker; if you’re a medium brown, use black, etc.) and color the triangle in from root to tip. When TouchBack has dried, style your hair as usual.

 
WHAT IT COSTS: $29.95
WHERE TO FIND IT: www.TouchBackGray.com and all Ulta stores

Product Review: Pureology Super Smooth

Pureology Super Smooth Smoothing Elixir is awesome.  First off, let me say that this product is especially for color treated hair.  My hair is not color treated but I wanted to use it anyway because I love shine and this product smells amazing.  Since it's great for any type of chemically treated hair since it's chocked full of oils of camellia, sesame and shea butter.  I got my hair blown out this weekend for my date night!  So I've been using this product ever since then and the shine is crazy!  It also makes my hair smell great, it's a light floral scent.  I have to admit I've been overdosing on this Smoothing Elixir but what's great is that it doesn't weigh my hair down one bit. 

The direction say to smooth through damp hair and style, but I've been using it on dry hair with amazing results.  I have not used it on damp hair yet so I can't comment on that, but if you want to try it visit Pureology.com to find a salon near you.

Sponsored Post: Ceramic Large Hair Brush

I'm a big fan of round brushes for when I blow dry my hair, a round brush helps me to get my roots straight.  Once you see one round brush you've seen them all, right?  Wrong!  I thought that was the case until I saw this brush, what makes it stand out is the tapered tip that helps you part your hair.  The BrushLab Pure Ceramic Large Hair Brush is my new favorite because I don't need a comb to separate the hair as I blow dry.    I'm not sure if the tapered tip was a design decision to make it look cool or if it was designed with separating the hair but regardless it's genius!  Not to mention the price tag is low at $10.98 and available at BrushLab and ULTA beauty stores.