Shampoo -Kerastase - Bain de Force
alexiscorner 10/20/2011 2:48:00 AM
I really love this shampoo! I took a 5 hour Kerastase class today about all of their products and was given this as a sample. It is great for hair that has been overly chemically processed. Bleach, dye, perms, chemical straightening.. etc. It contains a massive amount of protein for the hair which it needs to re-strengthen the fibre. It left my hair cleansed but full of body and shine... and my hair is very damaged from highlights. One thing the representative in the class noted is that you need to be using another product at least once a week that will add moisture to the hair. (Any Kerastase product that has orange packaging will add moisture.) This only provides protein, and if your hair is not chemically damaged it will be too much protein and make the hair feel like straw. It will not repair heat styling damage, for that I would look for any product that has the word "thermique" in it, specifically nectar thermique. Sorry for my technical speel, just thought I would pass on what I learned! Overall great shampoo for chemically damaged hair! What a difference!
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Styling Products -Kerastase - Elixir Ultime
alexiscorner 10/20/2011 2:34:00 AM
I work at a salon and took a 5 hour Kerastase education class today and was given this as a gift. What an amazing product! I have sworn by Moroccan oil for my dry, frizzy and over processed hair but I think this product has it beat! The oil is lightweight, does not weigh the hair down and contains beneficial oils that smooth, condition and create shine and softness. I used it on my clean wet hair pre-styling as well as a tiny bit after styling just on my ends. The results are great!! As well, in the class we learned that if you have quite naturally oily scalp you can use this oil before washing your hair. Massage some into the scalp because as weird as it sounds oil removes oil. Then rinse and use shampoo and it will help roots to become less greasy. The product is expensive but a little goes a long way and as with all Kerastase products it's an investment that is going to show results and last.
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Eye Shadow -MAC - Naked Lunch
alexiscorner 7/11/2010 9:57:00 PM
This is my favorite eyeshadow in the entire world. I will wear it everyday until I die. It brightens the eyes and give a soft, shimmery natural look. It's also great for dramatic eyes as a highlight colour.
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Powder -MAC - Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
alexiscorner 7/11/2010 9:48:00 PM
I love this powder. I've used it for about 6 years and haven't looked back. My skin is oily so this goes on really natural and dosen't make my skin look cakey. It hides blemishes well and I love the matte finish. It's not expensive for how long it lasts and the shade NC20 is the perfect match for my skin.
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Eye Shadow -MAC - Eye Shadow
alexiscorner 7/11/2010 9:42:00 PM
MAC eyeshadows are THE BEST!! I can't believe how much money I have spent on crappy makeup brands that don't deliver nice colours and never stayed on. MAC eyeshadow stays for the whole day and the colours all blend really well with eachother. They also last a long time which is great.
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Styling Products -Bumble & Bumble - Surf Spray
alexiscorner 7/11/2010 9:35:00 PM
I love this stuff!! It's a little pricey at $30 but you don't need to use much of it. I blow dry my hair, create curls with a flat iron and then spray some of this in. It gives me volume, shine and hold. I used it and went out dancing, by the end of the night my frizzy hair is usually an afro and with this the curls stayed perfect and defined. I like the beachy smell too.
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Masks -The Body Shop - Seaweed Ionic Clay Mask
alexiscorner 7/10/2010 12:49:00 AM
I liked what this mask did to my skin: tightened pores, evened complextion, helped with oil and made my skin feel clean. What I did not like: first the stinging, instantly after applied it my face started to burn although I do have sensitive skin. I literally just sat in front of a fan to make my face cool down. Second, the price and third the strong smell. Bottom line: I think that there are better clay masks out there, especially for the price. I've never been a big fan of the Body Shop's skin care products.. they seem to be based mostly around smell. I'm sure there is another clay mask from another skin care brand that dosen't make my skin sting and that dries up acne better.
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