Iroiro Natural Semi- Permanent Hair Color Review + Giveaway!

100% VEGAN + NATURAL INGREDIENTS
100% vegan means no animal ingredients are used in the product. However, it does not mean free of synthetic and toxic petrol chemicals. Of course iroiro is free of harsh chemicals.

First and only vivid semi-permanent hair colors based on natural ingredients.

CRUELTY FREE
Iroiro hair colors are never tested on animals. We tested only on our friends and family :)

100% ORGANIC COCONUT OIL
"Your Hair Deserve The Best!"

Rich in vitamins and minerals, provide great conditioning and protection for all types of hair. Repairs and rejuvenate damaged hair. Our organic coconut oil brings out vibrant colors with silky and shiny results.

NATURAL PRESERVATIVE
Natural preservative. Free of Formaldehyde, Halogen and Paraben.

Please do try to avoid Methylisothiazolinone / Methylchloroisothiazolinone, synthetic preservatives as it was named Allergen of the Year in 2013 by the American Contact Dermatitis Society. Not recommend for leave-on products.

NATURAL YUZU-CRANBERRY FRAGRANCE
Our Yuzu-Cranberry fragrance are obtained from plants without altering chemical structures.

TRULY NO HARSH CHEMICALS
Free of following synthetic & harsh petrol based chemicals:

Propylene Glycol
Methylisothiazolinone
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Methylparaben
Stearalkonium chloride
DMDM Hydantoin
PEGs

My Thoughts:

I recently fell in love with coloring my hair at home. It feels like the ultimate self care day. However, with the amount of harsh chemicals within the market dyes, I knew I needed to find one that was safe. That's when I discovered, Iroiro Colors! The shades on their website were vibrant, bright, and of course contained a natural formula! The first ingrediant that stood out to me was the coconut oil. I currently use it in my beauty regime so seeing that was very exciting!

When the samples arrived I could not wait to give them a try. As advised, I began with the strand test. The colors I tried were Iro Red, Iro Dark Red, and Iro Pink. My natural hair color is a sandy blonde so I decided to try the shades on that rather that lighten them. The first thing I noticed was the hair dyed smelled amazing! No harsh smells whatsoever, just a sweet scent of the Yuzu Cranberry. Each dye was quite thick. It made it easy to spread across the strands. You can see the results of the strand test here:

Although I enjoyed all the colors, I adored the Iro Red the most. It came across the best for my natural color. Spreading the Iro Red was simple with how thick the formula was. It went perfectly from root to tip with no dripping! During the process of the coloring I allowed the product to sit in my hair for a little over an hour due to having sandy colored hair. It did not bother my scalp whatsoever. It felt like a hydrating mask.

Iro Red washed out nicely and did not dye my tub or my bathroom. The first wash was simple and effective! My hair felt incredibly soft and smooth. The color was bright, vibrant and truly beautiful! The color has stayed put well over the course of the last few weeks. As of now the roots are beginning to show a bit and the red has begun to fade into a lovely pink, but it is still just as gorgeous.

I was amazed by the results I received using Iroiro Colors! I have been getting lots of compliments by family, friends, clients, even strangers about the new look! Knowing that I can finally have red hair again without fears of damage is wonderful! I used to have to go to the salon constantly years ago just to maintain it, but not anymore! I can't wait to keep using this product! Thank you so much, Iroiro! I could not be more grateful! 

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The Giveaway:

Iroiro was kind enough to agree to a giveaway for all our readers! Thank you to Iroiro for this fantastic opportunity! 

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Review: Vero Brava Non Slip Headbands

HAPPY HEAD GUARANTEE!
Who wants headband headaches and headbands that slip?  Nobody! Vero Brava headbands are designed so they are both non-slip and really comfortable. Vero Brava headbands are also seamless and stretchy conforming to heads of all sizes, resulting in less bad hair days and greater comfort. Most likely you'll forget you're even wearing it.

MULTI STYLE / 10+ LOOKS IN ONE HEADBAND!
Style the headband to suit your mood, hairstyle, or activity. Wear it wide or thin or anywhere in between. Rock it turban style, folded, boho chic or scrunched just to name a few options! One size fits all ages 2 to 102. Adjustable width from 5" to 1"

YOU GO GIRL!
Vero Brava headbands all have a unique comfort system that channels moisture away from your head keeping you cool and dry during the most strenuous workout. All headbands are handmade from a super high-quality cotton, polyester spandex/lycra blend. Great for the gym or as a fashion accessory, each headband is meticulously hand-crafted for the perfect fit.

SOFT AND SWEAT WICKING
High quality and super soft stretchy material wicks the sweat away for all-day comfort. Keep it as a sports headband or rock a fashion headband look.


CREATE YOUR OWN UNIQUE LOOK
It's a Vero Brava mandate that we make you look great! With loads of ways to wear the Vero Brava 10-1 Headband, and a wide range of colors and prints, you're set to rock a gorgeous style that works for you. Wear it running, at yoga, during a workout, on your travels, for the latest fashion look or spruce up your favorite floppy hat by using it as a hat band - it's that versatile!

MULTI-SEASON

Wear it to cover your ears on cool or windy days, as a sweat headband on warmer days, or double it up on really chilly days (or lazy hair days!). This headband is super practical as well as gorgeous. Pro Tip... Dip it in ice water before your workout!

WORRY-FREE SHOPPING
Vero Brava happily accepts all returns and exchanges within 30 days of purchase, no reason needed! Machine wash cold with like colors for best results! Do not iron or bleach.


THANK YOU!
Your purchase helps us donate more headbands to children suffering from cancer. Throughout the world, a child is diagnosed with cancer every 4 minutes and one in five will not survive. The Vero Brava family has been an adamant benefactor of the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation for many years and in addition to that support, we wanted to make a difference on an individual basis. It's amazing how something as simple as a headband can change a sick child's demeanor. Another scary day in the hospital is suddenly a lot brighter and frowns turn to smiles instantly.


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OUR THOUGHTS

I don't generally wear headbands because they either slip, or give me a headache.   But sometimes, it's nice to just get the hair out of my face. Or like today, where I NEEDED to have my hair out of my face. 

You can't see the Vero Brava headband, but trust me, it's under there doing it's job keeping my hair out of the blast zone.

See, we just got torrential rains and serious flooding in our area over the last couple of days.  This means, yes, you guessed it! Water in the basement! Yay! (not!) We are lucky, though, we're in a higher end of town so were just dealing with a clogged drain so the water coming in had nowhere to go. But unclogging a drain with standing water can be a messy, messy thing.  And when you're getting splattered with god-knows-what, you want your hair out of your face and you want it to stay there!  I'm super glad the Vero Brava headbands are washable, and now I'm extra thankful.  In case you've ever wondered, a 55 gallon trash bag makes a rather nice plastic dress you can use to cover your clothing so it doesn't get messy.

I love the versatility of these headbands!  Vero Brava offers both their cotton/lyrca & high performance headbands in a lot of different  fun prints. You can wear them so many different ways - on your head and around your neck, or even turn it into a pony tail holder.  My two favorites:

Hair down:

Hair up:

I wear a headband/visor every morning walking the dog.  Wearing a visor helps cut the sun's glare, so I don't need sunglasses.  Which is nice, because #1, no sun glare, and #2, when I'm on a hard walk (we don't walk slow!) I'm not constantly adjusting them as they slip.  And #3, I can put the headband part of the visor over my ears on cooler, windy days. My current headband/visor is getting stretched out after a year's use so I am super glad to see Vero Brava offers these things!

Vero Brava does some cool things - for instance, every headband purchased helps Vero Brava donate headbands to children suffering from cancer. 

And, you can get your very own FREE Vero Brava headband!
Vero Brava knows you'll love your headband so much that you'll be back for more!  First time customers can receive a no-strings-attached black non-slip headband.  Shop their website at www.verobrava.com.  Buy 2 and get one FREE, and get FREE shipping on all purchases within the US and Canada!

Coconut Water Provides the Hydration and Nutrition in Camille Rose Natural’s New Line.

Seasons tend to take a toll on our tresses; similar to the rest of your body, keeping your hair hydrated this summer is important! Enter, Camille Rose Naturals!

Camille Rose Naturals Coconut Water Hydrating and Styling system combines super hydrating, thirst-quenching coconut water, aloe Vera juice and tropical butters and oils to deeply penetrate strands and provide maximum moisture and shine.

More about Camille Rose Naturals:

Camille Rose Naturals is a vegan collection of foodie-inspired hair and body products for all textures and skin types. Artful blends of gourmet ingredients are featured in moisture-rich hair cleansers, conditioners, stylers and even body butters. Awakening ginger is used in the line’s newest Sweet Ginger Cleansing Rinse, while moisturizing almond milk is used as a cream base in its best-selling Almond Jai

Twisting Hair Butter. Founder and Master Mixtress, Janell Stephens, aims to set Camille Rose Naturals apart by considering the total health and wellness of her customers. Now in its fifth year of business, the Camille Rose Naturals line can be found nationwide in Target, Whole Foods, and Bed, Bath & Beyond.

My Thoughts: 

The new Camille Rose Natural's collection is a wonderful addition to anyone's hair regime. If you are looking for all natural products, look no further than here. Coconut anything is all the rage right now, and after using these products, I can tell why. My hair has been shiny, hydrated, and oh so soft! Plus, I LOVE the smell of coconut. 

When I started testing the products, I began with the Sweet Ginger cleansing rinse. I noticed a little goes a long way. The product is thick and once distributed, forms into a gentle lather. Unlike most shampoos, Camille Rose's cleansing rinse did not make my hair feel dry after I rinsed it out. My hair felt very soft. I then finished my shower with the Coconut Water penetrating hair treatment. The smell was wonderful. I let the deep conditioner sit for a few minutes and once I rinsed it out, my hair already felt luscious. After it was dry, my hair had wonderful volume and shine that stayed all day.

Camille Rose Naturals also offers styling products like their Coconut Water leave in detangling hair treatment and "style setter". I loved using both of these. My hair is prone to tangling and I loved the help these products gave me. On top of that, it helped hold any style and also the natural waves my hair has. 

I would like to also add that these products came right around the time I got my hair dyed with pink, purple, and blue layers. My color has stayed in for a long time and fading has been slow. I give a ton of credit to using these products! Not only am I happy for what it has done for my color, but I'm thrilled to be using a line without harsh chemicals that gives my hair its natural glow.    

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It's My Party Duos from Paul Mitchell

Introducing the new It's My Party duo's from Paul Mitchell:

Larger Than Life

*Sculpting Foam

*Extra-body finish spray

*Geometric Hair pin

Down to Party

*Super Skinny Serum

*Hot off the press

*Geometric Hair Pin

High Drama

*Hot off the press

*Super skinny serum

*Geometric Hair Pin

Up All Night

*Extra-body daily boost

*Extra-body finishing spray

*Geometric Hair Pin

Connect with Paul Mitchell

Website - Facebook - Twitter

My Thoughts

I got the opportunity to try the Down to Party duo which included the Super Skinny Serum and Hot off the Press spray. I loved the Super Skinny Serum. I like to let my hair air dry most of the time, so adding this to my damp hair helped it dry with less frizz. It didn't add any oil to my hair or weigh it down. Instead, it made my hair more manageable with a bit of shine. It also had a light fragrance to it of green apple. I usually wash my hair every other day. The next day my hair didn't seem dirty of oily from having this product in it. Instead, it helped keep my hair frizz free and smooth.

I also got to try the It's My Party Express Style Wand. I think this has become my favorite tool to style my hair. It's a heated round brush and what I love about it, is I can let my hair air dry and later heat this up and just run it through my hair to give it a little style. I can do more with this then just curl the ends under. I could put in chunky waves also. My hair is short, just above my shoulders and I had no problem getting it to style. My daughter has longer hair, and this worked great for her in the mornings to get rid of bed head before school. 

It heats up very quick and you can change the temperature too, based on the type of hair you have. Just note, not to leave in the same spot of your hair for a long period because it can burn the hair. If I didn't feel like having much style but needed more volume. You can rest this under your roots and hold no more than 9 seconds then brush through. Since it is a brush on the end, you'll want clean your hair out after use to avoid the smell of burning hair as it sits on the barrel.

The cord is very long, so you aren't stuck right at the counter. You can move around which is great if you're doing someone else's hair with this. It heats up in roughly a minute and it cooled down quickly as well. The cord is also thick so it won't get damaged easily. Here are my before curling photos and after.

After I styled my hair, I finished it off with the Hot Off The Press spray. This helped keep my style all day and didn't leave it sticky or stiff. I was able to run my hands through it after it dried and my style stayed without a problem. Using the hair wand and Hot Off The Press spray, even after sleeping, my style stuck and the next morning I didn't have much to do to get my style back. This one also had a light fragrance to it.

I loved all three of these products from Paul Mitchell.

Fight Frizz w/ Products Under $5 & 3 Simple Steps + #Giveaway

With August in full swing, people are dealing with hot and humid weather, which means frizz! Did you know that 62% of women indicate frizzy hair as their #1 dreaded hair malfunction? And that 80% of women suffer from frizzy hair?

Frizz occurs when moisture from the air’s humidity infiltrates the cuticles on the head causing hair to literally spring out of control. To help fight all that frizz, Alberto VO5 has created an easy and simple 3-step process with products under $5.

• 1x a week - Hot Oil Treatment ($4.79): Moisturize and condition hair before shampooing from roots to ends with VO5’s iconic Hot Oil Therapy treatment which helps restore shine, strength and silky softness. Use once a week.

• 3x a week - Smooth + Sleek Shampoo and Conditioner ($2.49 each): Formulated with a unique smoothing complex that helps manage unruly hair, use the shampoo and conditioner together three times a week for best results in helping eliminate frizz, pronto!

·         7x a week - Shine, Glow and Go Beauty Oil  ($4.99): Light, natural oil blend for both hair and body. This new innovative oil that’s mineral oil-free, quickly helps replenish dry hair and skin to help you feel soft, silky and look radiant. Apply once a day.

My Thoughts


I like long hair. Maybe I'm old fashioned, but I just can't imagine cutting my hair off. But my hair has a lot of issues. For years I was highlighting it, which caused a lot of damage. Now I am back to my natural color, but because those pesky grays are starting to sneak in, I do have to color it. My hair also tends to frizz out, especially in the summer months.  With all these issues, it's important for me to find a good shampoo. Store brought brands just won't cut it for me. I need something a little better. But I don't want to spend a fortune either. I recently discovered VO5 that makes salon quality hair care products for a reasonable price.

For my review, Smooth & Sleek Shampoo & Conditioner. This combo is specifically designed to help control frizz.  After just a few shampoos, I really saw a difference. Its like my hair has new life. It looks so much thicker and healthier, its actually amazing. Tangles aren't a problem either. This is one of the only conditioners I have ever tried that I can get a comb through my hair with no hassle after using it. Both the shampoo and the conditioner have a light pleasant scent that is not overbearing. It won't cancel out your favorite perfume. The shampoo lathers nicely and both rinse quickly leaving behind no sticky residue.  I love how my hair looks, and finally, the frizz is under control.

The Giveaway

One lucky winner is going to receive the same VO5 products I got to review.   To enter, just fill in the Giveaway Tools form below. This giveaway will  9/13/15 and is open to the US only.  The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to  the sponsor for offering this fantastic prize.

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Celebrity Hairstylist, Tara Smith, Launches Haircare Line on HSN

Ready to cross the pond, U.K. native, Tara Smith, will be releasing an innovative, botanically-infused line of all vegan, ethical and cruelty and gluten-free haircare products here in the U.S. After discovering that many natural haircare lines didn’t deliver, Tara developed her new performance botanical technology haircare range that offers incredible results and makes hair look as good as it feels and feel as good as it looks.  

A haircare icon in Hollywood, Tara has worked with celebs like Marisa Tomei, Demi Moore, Gerard Butler, and Rosario Dawson, who swear by her talented work on their hair. Now, Tara thrilled to get the opportunity to share her new, unparalleled haircare line that is going to transform tresses across the U.S.

The product line, retailing in price from $16 to $26, will be available beginning today on HSN and HSN.com, along with TaraSmith.com.

 

My Thoughts
 
Using parapen free  products with natural ingredients is not only good for you, but it’s good for the planet too! That's why I always turn to stylists like Tara Smith for all my  haircare needs. This is why I was exited to test out Shine On Shampoo & Conditioner. This intense formula is vegan friendly and cruelty free, but still infuses hair with moisture, repairing and strengthening all hair types. 

 The first thing I noticed when I tried out the  Shine On Shampoo and conditioner combo is the wonderful scent.  It has a sweet fragrance that is invigorating without being overpowering.  It's really light and refreshing. The shampoo creates a generous lather even with just a small quarter sized amount, and leaves hair soft, clean, and vibrant.

 The conditioner did not leave my hair feeling greasy or heavy like other brands, but still made it easier to get out all the tangles. After just a few days of using these products, I saw a marked improvement in the condition of my hair. There are less split ends, its much healthier and thicker,  and it really shines. Best of all, it didn't fade my color. Of course, they are also affordable and they work great. You can't ask for more than that.

 In addition to providing great results, these haircare products also offer several other perks. They are color safe, gluten free, and paraben free. They are also vegan friendly, and of course, they are never tested on animals. If you'd like to learn more about Tara Smith and all the amazing products they offer, be sure to visit their website of follow them via their social media.

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Back to School Must Have - Paul Mitchell Limited Edition Rose Gold Express Ion Smooth Kit

When my daughter heads back to school, she wants to go there with straight, silky hair.  The  Paul Mitchell Limited Edition Rose Gold Express Ion Smooth Kit is the perfect way to achieve it.  We gave it a shot with my teenage daughter and were amazed at the results. Her hair is very thick and frizzy. She always has little flyaways that curl up and drive her crazy. No matter how much she brushes it, it always looks tangled and messy after a few hours. The Paul Mitchell flat iron changed all that. 

 Since my hair is poker straight naturally, I've never needed to use a flat iron before and I was worried it might be difficult. This wasn't the case with the Barbar. It heats up within seconds, reaching temperatures of 410 degrees in only 60 seconds. You can see the temperature and adjust it easily so it isn't too hot or too cold. The numbers are digital so they are clear and easy to read. It also has an automatic shut off  feature which comes in handy if you have a forgetful teen who might walk away and leave it plugged in.

When you actually use the flat iron, it's not much different than a clothes iron. Just gather a few strands of hair and glide them between the plates. It straightens outs even the most obstinate hair. You may see a little steam come up, especially if hair is still damp. It only takes about 15-20 minutes for us to do my daughter's hair, but this will vary depending on length and thickness. When you're done, your hair is straight, silky and beautiful. Just take a look at the difference it made for my daughter. 

 When you're all done, the device cools off just as quickly as it heats up. It's small and compact for easy storage. Ours fits inside my daughter's large makeup bag.   As an added, bonus, the set comes with a great brush that you can carry with you to keep your perfect look going all day long. Both pieces are a beautiful rose color that my daughter loves.  Plus it's such high quality, I'm sure it will outlast the cheaper brands.

The  Paul Mitchell Limited Edition Rose Gold Express Ion Smooth Kit is available online at Loxa Beauty for only $104.99 with free shipping!