hair therapy: Davines Defining Wonder Wax

a couple of weeks ago, i had the pleasure of having a glam session at my local Macy's MAC Me Over Event, and while i loved having my makeup done {it's always so fun to dish with the artist about the new goodies, not to mention old favorites!}, it was the fact that my hair also got a little love that was the cherry on top. the product used, Davines Defining Wonder Wax, blew me out of the water.

this beyond-fabulous defining cream is infused with a special silicone that gives hair definition and hold, without weighing it down. i was taken in by it's luscious cake batter aroma, but even more pleased by the way it left my hair-- looking so shiny and feeling soft, all with a managable hold.

if you have the opportunity, absolutely try this Wonder Wax-- it's for all hair types and textures, and can be used on wet or dry styles-- love it!

visit davines.com for more info and where to buy. :)

holiday gift idea: ghd Dazzle Gift Set

some beauty-related gifts might only be used a few times, perhaps more, a month by your recipient, but i have a feeling that if you gifted this set to your bff, glamorous sister or yourself, it would definitely get used multiple times a week.



the gift i am referring to is the ghd Dazzle Gift Set. this travel-friendly duo (includes a ghd Professional 1" Styler and a black travel Hair Dryer) comes in an adorable and sparkly heat-resistant case, and is, in a word, incredible.



ghd's rounded barrel styler (yes, it's ceramic) heats up to its maximum temperature in seconds (i counted 20) and boasts the ability to help hair retain moisture and hair color, as well as create the sleekest tresses, most fantastic curls, twists and flips. after using it for the past two weeks, i can tell you it really does what it says! straight, curls, waves, touch-ups-- my hair is finished even faster and looks healthy and shiny even more so than when i use my other flat iron.



the black travel hair dryer is petite, but works just as well as a full-size dryer thanks to its 1875 watts of power. it's the perfect companion to the styler, not to mention the folding handle makes it perfect for travel.

needless to say, both items work incredibly well and my other tools are probably sad they haven't been used since.

find this limited edition set at Sephora!

xo
products featured sent to me for review consideration.

Diane Kruger's Tousled Waves

waves are a sexy way to wear your hair and they aren't going out of style anytime soon. actress Diane Kruger showed off a fabulous beach-y variation recently at the 2010 People's Choice Awards. how did she get the look? keep reading...

stylist Richard Marin created Diane's "undone beach waves" in only 5 steps:

**start by spraying sea salt texturizer in hair.

**blow dry hair with a diffuser attachment on the dryer (Richard used the Remington Professional Dryer, which can be found exclusively in Walmart stores) while hair is flipped over to give it maximum volume. Richard's tip: do not run your hands through hair while drying as this will cause frizz. dry 90% of the way and air dry the rest.

**next, alternate curling sections of hair using 1" and 1 1/4" rollers (rollers used on Diane's hair? Remington T-Studio Heated-Clip Rollers, which can also be found at Target and Walmart) until the entire head is set.

**unroll when cool and shake your head around a lot to tousle the curls.

**amp up the volume with a dry spray shampoo, and finish off the look with a spritz of hairspray to control flyaways. shake, spray, shake some more, and you're out the door!

xo
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