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My Current Hair Care Favorites featuring The Detangler

Posted on September 2, 2015September 2, 2015 by Adventures in Polishland

Happy Wednesday! Today I wanted to share some of my current hair care favorites with all of you. At the beginning of the summer, my hair was at its worst. It was dull, falling out, and badly needed a trim. This was all due to stress (it was bar study time!). Luckily, I’ve been able to care for it the past month and restore it to a healthier state. My hair is still very thin, but the shine is back, and it feels a lot stronger. Plus, I recently got a hair cut, so it looks much better, too. When I received The Detangler for review, I knew this would be the perfect opportunity to share all of my hair care favorites. If you’ve been struggling with your hair lately, I hope these products will help you, too!

My Current Hair Care Favorites | L'Oreal Advanced Haircare Triple Resist L’Oreal Advanced Haircare – Triple Resist Reinforcing Shampoo & Conditioner [BUY]

The shampoo and conditioner system that I am using at the moment is the Triple Resist line from L’Oreal Advanced Haircare. I’ve loved the Advanced Haircare range since it first came out, and have tried several of the different formulas. Triple Resist is perfect for my fine and damaged hair, as it is designed to nourish the hair, reinforce strands, and resist breakage. While the ingredients used in this line are not necessarily the best, my hair always reacts really well to them. Plus, this line is really affordable and goes on sale often. Of course, there are almost always coupons available!

Mark Hill Slick Chick De-Frizz Shampoo [BUY] & Suave Natural Infusion Macadamia Conditioner [BUY]

While I don’t like to have too many open products in the shower at once, I do try to have a spare shampoo and conditioner so that I can change up my routine once in a while. Right now I have the Mark Hill Slick Chick De-Frizz Shampoo for days where I know I need some extra de-frizzing, such as in high humidity weather. In addition, I also have the Suave Natural Infusion Macadamia Moisturizing Conditioner. Despite being super inexpensive, this Suave conditioner is really nourishing, and helped bring my hair from stress mess to super sleek. It’s amazing, and smells great, too!

My Current Hair Care Favorites | TRESemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray TRESemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray [BUY]

In the summer I don’t use too many hair styling products, but I always use a heat protectant. I got the TRESemmé Heat Tamer simply because it was the most affordable at the drugstore. I really like it! It doesn’t weigh down my hair, it applies evenly, and it leaves my hair shiny but not greasy. There’s not anything too exciting about it, but it sure does its job!

My Current Hair Care Favorites featuring The Detangler

The Detangler [BUY]

I’ve been a huge fan of detangler brushes for the past few years. My fine and finicky hair really loves The Detangler. It can be used on wet or dry hair, and truly works to prevent pain and breakage. I notice that it doesn’t pull out my hair like other brushes do, and I don’t have to work through difficult tangles. I love the cute design on The Detangler as well. Plus, it is smaller than the brushes made by its competitors, so it is perfect for travel or for kids. I will never go back to using regular hair brushes! They are way too rough for my hair. Of course, I also love that The Detangler is fabulous and affordable at just $10.99!

I hope you enjoyed learning about my current hair care favorites! I do change up my routine each season when the weather changes, so if you’d like to hear what I use in the colder months, let me know in the comments. In addition, please share your hair care favorites so I can try them out, too!

Some of the products in this post were provided for my unbiased review. This post contains some affiliate links. All opinions are my own. See my disclosure policy for more information.

TRESemmé Fresh Start Dry Shampoo Review

Posted on July 18, 2015August 12, 2015 by Adventures in Polishland

Happy Saturday! A few weeks ago I posted a review of the drugstore dry shampoo Batiste (read that review HERE). That review did really well views wise, so I thought I would share my thoughts on another dry shampoo that I just used up. As I mentioned in my Batiste review, I am currently on the hunt for the best dry shampoo from the drugstore. I found the TRESemmé Fresh Start on sale at Rite Aid for $4.99 a couple months back, so I decided to put it to the test. Let me share my thoughts on this product with you!

The TRESemmé Fresh Start is a very interesting dry shampoo. Usually I find that a dry shampoo either zaps oil or adds texture, but the Fresh Start did a little bit of both. While my oil did disappear quite a bit, this product left behind a lot of residue and left my hair feeling really gunky. My hair looked clean, but I felt gross. It was a weird dichotomy, and I couldn’t decide if I liked the product or not!

The more I used Fresh Start, the more I disliked it. I found the product difficult to wash out in the shower, and it tended to flake as well. If you have thick hair, this product would probably work better for you, but my thin hair felt weighed down. Despite the great price point, I don’t think I’ll be purchasing this dry shampoo again.

Alas, my hunt for the perfect drugstore dry shampoo continues! While TRESemmé Fresh Start was okay, it just didn’t measure up to my beloved Klorane dry shampoo. I’m not giving up, though! I will find a fabulous and affordable dry shampoo that I love at some point!

What dry shampoo is your favorite? Do you splurge on it?

T3 Twirl 360 Motion-Sensing Auto-Rotating Styling Iron Review | #Twirl360

Posted on May 13, 2015November 9, 2015 by Adventures in Polishland

IMPORTANT SAFETY UPDATE! PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION, WHICH I RECEIVED FROM MY BLOGGER NETWORK IFABBO:

“T3 has issued a safety recall on the Twirl 360 Motion-Sensing Auto-Rotating 1.25” Curling Iron (MSRP $230) in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada. The clamp on the tool can detach while in use, posing a burn hazard.

Please stop using this tool immediately. For information on how to send in your tool for repair, please contact T3 consumer services at 1-866-8880 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit T3 online at www.t3micro.com and click on the “Product Recall” link at the bottom of the page.

T3 is committed to providing you with safe products and regret any inconvenience this may cause you. If you have any questions, please contact T3 consumer services at the above-listed telephone number.”

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Happy Wednesday! Today I have a really exciting review to share with all of you. I got the opportunity to test out the new T3 Twirl 360 Motion-Sensing Auto-Rotating Styling Iron. In plain English, it’s a curling iron that rotates through a mechanism in the iron – no twirling or coordination necessary! I am not a hair stylist, and I didn’t even own a curling iron before testing out the Twirl 360. Part of the reason for that is due to my hair type. I have very thin hair that is naturally wavy, but that doesn’t hold curl. I typically flat iron my hair on a daily basis, and run out the door. I hoped the Twirl 360 would help me put together a fabulous look.

ABOUT THE TWIRL 360

The T3 Twirl 360 is a one-of-a-kind styling iron that features an auto-rotating barrel to create beautiful curls and waves by simply pressing a button! It has gyroscopic technology, which is used in aviation, space exploration, and hi-tech electronic devises, and is used for its sensitivity and precision. Gyroscopic technology detects motion and triggers the automatic barrel movement when you simply twist your wrist and let the iron know you’re ready to curl.

Take a look at this how-to video direct from the brand. I watched this video several times before I began using the Twirl 360! It’s definitely very helpful.

REVIEW

The Twirl 360 definitely has a learning curve. At first, I had a lot of trouble even getting my hair to curl at all! I tested out different techniques and heat settings, and quickly found that practice makes perfect. I like to use the slow speed and the second heat setting, and I typically hold my curls on the iron for about 15 seconds before releasing them from the barrel. Let me show you a step by step photo collage!

1. Before Picture

Here is my natural hair. I’m not wearing any product besides heat protectant. As you can see, it’s wavy, but very frizzy. I really don’t like it!

2. Curls Pinned Up

Here I am with my curls pinned up after the twirling process. It looks silly, but it helps to keep the curls in place. I left my hair like this for about 10-15 minutes. It doesn’t take very look for my hair to cool. If you want your curls to last all day, I recommend using a hair spray during this step.

3. Letting the Curls Down

Here are my crazy ringlets after I took the pins out! I’m pretty impressed! My hair never gets this curly!

4. The Finished Look

I used my fingers to gently break apart the curls. I tried using a paddle brush, but found that was too much on my thin hair. By gently using my fingers, I am able to break apart the curls without creating frizz. I’m loving the result! I feel pretty glamorous!

FINAL THOUGHTS & WHERE TO BUY

I have to say I am really impressed with the T3 Twirl 360. I was pretty frustrated when I first used it, but after I got the hang of it I am definitely hooked. I wouldn’t use this curling iron every day, because it is pretty time consuming. However, if I wanted curly hair for a special occasion I think this tool comes in handy for sure. If you like to get blowouts regularly, I highly recommend the T3 Twirl 360. It is quite an investment at $230, but going to the salon for a similar look starts at $40! The Twirl 360 will pay for itself in about 5 uses when you consider the tax & tip you’d be spending at the salon. It is available on Sephora’s website HERE, which is awesome because that means you can use Ebates to earn cash back! If you’re in the market for a new curling iron, the T3 Twirl 360 is the way to go!

Have you tried any products from T3? Would you pick up an auto-rotating curling iron? Tell me in the comments!

This product was provided for my unbiased review. All opinions are my own. See my Disclosure Policy for more information.

My Everyday Hair & Makeup Routine! | All Drugstore Products

Posted on August 19, 2014August 12, 2015 by Adventures in Polishland

Happy Tuesday! Back to school time is right around the corner, so I thought I would share with you my everyday hair and makeup routines. I stick to the very basics on a daily basis, and I typically use all drugstore products. What else would you expect from this fabulous and affordable girl?! If you’re in a rush in the morning, this look is perfect for you. Plus, I keep everything quite natural, so if you’re new to makeup this is a great routine for you to adopt as well. Let me show you all the products I use, and then the before and after!

WHAT YOU NEED

Here are the eight products I use everyday! While sometimes the brands may change (i.e. a CoverGirl mascara or a Baby Lips lip balm), these are the basics that I always reach for to make up my face.

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser [REVIEW] [BUY] – This primer is amazing, and you all know I love it by now! It evens out my skin and makes it feel smooth and soft.
CoverGirl TruBlend Liquid Makeup in L2 [BUY] – I recently purchased this foundation, as it was around $10 at the drugstore and I’ve loved the other CoverGirl foundation I tried in the past. The TruBlend is definitely a light to medium coverage, and applies really easily with a sponge like the BeautyBlender.
Revlon ColorStay Under Eye Concealer in Light [BUY] – I finally found my holy grail under eye concealer! Revlon nailed it with this ColorStay line. It blends out perfectly and really brightens my under eye area. It’s a bit on the “expensive” side at the drugstore at around $12, but the twist-up packaging ensures you use each and every bit of product. I think it’s 100% worth the price!
Milani Brow Fix Kit in Light [BUY] – Brows are the most important part of my makeup routine! My natural brows are uneven, with the left one being far sparser than the right. Luckily, this little kit comes with everything I need to define my face! I use both the light and dark shades to create the perfect brow color.
Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Cream [BUY] – Powder is also a must for me, as my skin gets quite oily throughout the day. My recent favorite is the Maybelline Dream Matte, but I’m also a fan of the Rimmel Stay Matte. I dust this stuff all over my face, and it looks flawless!
NYX Cream Blush in Natural [BUY] – I was afraid to try cream blush for the longest time, but now I love it! Just a few taps of this product and I can easily bring some color to my face. It blends out easily with my fingers as well!
L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Butterfly Mascara in Blackest Black [REVIEW] [BUY] – If there’s one part of my makeup routine that I like to be a bit “dramatic,” it’s my lashes. I’m truly obsessed with this mascara from L’Oreal, and I highly recommend it. It gives my lashes length, volume, and a great curl without any clumps.
Revlon ColorBurst Balm Stain in Honey [BUY] – I love this jumbo lip crayon! It’s so easy to apply, and because it is a stain it will stay on all day even through eating and drinking. Honey is a great “my lips but better” color that is polished yet still not over the top.

My hair routine is so simple it only requires two products! I have naturally wavy and frizzy hair, so I like to let it air dry before I flat iron it. If I have second-day hair, I will use a dry shampoo before styling.

Göt2b Guardian Angel Gloss Finish Flat Iron Balm [BUY] – Heat protectant is a necessity, especially because I use a flat iron so much! I love this one because it really gives my hair a shiny yet non-greasy look. The bottle also lasts for a very long time!
Conair Ceramic 2″ Straightener [BUY] – The upside to having thin hair is that I don’t have to spend a lot of money on a fancy flat iron. This one from the drugstore works amazingly well, and costs around $20! I’ve had this model for about three years now.

BEFORE AND AFTER

Ta da! As you can see, I think my everyday makeup and hair routine polishes up my natural self just a bit. I still look like me, and I don’t look like I’m wearing too much makeup. I’m ready to show my face in the city of New York and feel great about it!

All in all, I hope seeing my everyday hair and makeup routine helped inspire you! Whether you’ve discovered some great drugstore products, or simply liked my before and after transformation, please let me know in the comments if you’d like to see more makeup posts like this one! Also, let me know what your everyday hair and makeup routines consist of because I want to know! If you’re feeling brave, post a before and after on Instagram and tag me in it! Best of luck if you’re heading back to school like I am!

This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. See my Disclosure Policy for more information.