August = FreeBeautyEvents contest time! :)

Happy Thursday! :D

I've heard of the wonders of Argan Oil from many bloggers, so I think this month's FreeBeautyEvents contest will be a hit with all of us! :)

For the month of August, they will be giving away this awesome set of goodies to 10 lucky winners:

Creme of Nature Argan Oil Replenishing Sheen Spray, Got2b Guardian Angel Finish Flat Iron Balm, and Creme of Nature Argan Oil Gloss & Shine Mist.

This contest will run until the 31st of August, winners will be chosen by September 5th, and notified by September 15th. :D

These are really good products, and I hope you all can join in -- who knows, you might be one of the lucky 10!

If you live in York, PA -- check out your local Rite Aid for their 360 Wellness Grand Opening Event. Demonstrators will be performing free polish changes using Revlon's new scented Nail Enamel and Wet n Wild Megalast Nail Polish -- sounds exciting! Ulta is still hosting the Mustela event wherein customers will have the chance to try out Mustela Hydra Bebe Body Lotion, Ultimate Hydration, and Facial Cleansing Cloths.

All information on these events is available at www.freebeautyevents.com -- all for free!

You can check out product reviews and enter your zip code to find out what makeover, gift with purchase, spa open houses and sampling events are happening near your home. You can also make a posting on their site for free! :)

Follow FreeBeautyEvents on Twitter and like them on Facebook for more information!

I hope you guys have a great Thursday night/ Friday! :D

Review: HANA Air Premiere Hair Dryer

Happy Weekend! :D

It's really here... the last weekend of July!

I still can't quite believe that it's already August next week, it's just really crazy. :O

Anyway, I'm pretty sure you've all heard of Misikko and their fab hair irons before. I had the chance to use the awesome HANA Air Premiere Hair Dryer, and now it's time for me to share what I thought of it with you guys. :)

Before that though, I invite you to check out www.misikko.com - if you are a fan of all things hair-related, then that is the website for you! They have everything from croc irons to salon blow dryers. The quality of their products is amazing, and from my own experience and from what I've heard, they are totally worth the price.

the package from Misikko!!!

Brian from Misikko contacted me and offered me this fabulous hair dryer to review. :)

The shipping is incredibly fast - I instantly got a tracking number, and the package arrived right on schedule.

The first thing that popped into my mind was, "Oh my, this is a huge box for a hair dryer!". I didn't know it had all these goodies included!

Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Daily Shampoo and Conditioner

(with scented roses, both placed inside a tin container)

pamphlet, a rose, a toy monkey, sleep mask, heat proof pouch, ionic hair brush, and two little bags (inside are hand sanitizers and nail files)

HANA Shine Shield Thermal Protectant

I think I'll be doing separate reviews for the thermal protectant, shampoo, and conditioner. :)

HANA Air Premiere Hair Dryer

Italian Design- Sleek design and Unparalleled Performance dries over 60% faster than other salon dryers

Ceramic Tourmaline- Negative Ions protect and seal in moisture + ActiveION technology increases ionic effect

Low EMF- Low emission of EMFs equates to decreased damage to hair

Most Powerful Motor- Motor Design Generates an Equivalent to 2300 Watts of Power

Ergonomic and Balanced- Handle reduces hand fatigue and dryer is gyroscopically balanced

Overall Best Hair Dryer- Highest rated for performance and quality

Adjustable heat: 2 fan speeds, 3 heat settings, and a cold shot

Ceramic Heater: most advanced far infrared ionic heat

Cord: 12'' extra long, ALCI safety plug

Environmentally safe

2 years warranty

Price: $314.99, but it is on sale for $194.99!

I was truly impressed with this hair dryer - I guess it really does live up to its title: "Best Selling Top Rated Hair Dryer".

And I mean, come on, just look at it -- it looks sooooo sleek and professional, right?

Holding it and using it, I can totally feel its super high quality. It is a bit heavy, but I don't mind. It's very quiet, and dries my hair in no time. I have thin hair, so that might be a factor, but I've read reviews saying that it dries thick hair in 15 minutes!

It dries my hair, but doesn't dry it to the point that it's almost fried (I hope that made sense...). Plus, the cold setting really helps a lot.

I really don't have any major complaints as it is really the best hair dryer I've tried thus far.

Okay, let me think... I had a bit of a hard time attaching the concentrator nozzle at first, but then again maybe that's just me, haha! There are instructions though, so do make sure to read those. Another thing is, it's so beautiful, I hate to just leave it lying in a drawer in the bathroom... I always want to put it back in its box. ;)

All in all: I think it's a really good hair dryer, and if drying your hair is an integral part of your routine, I suggest you get the HANA Air Premiere Hair Dryer - you won't be disappointed!

Thanks to Brian from Misikko for the opportunity to try this fabulous hair dryer!

And special thanks to my sister for helping me out with my photos! :D

Have you tried the HANA Air Premiere Hair Dryer before? What did you think of it? Is it something you might want to try?

What brand and model is your current hair dryer? How is it working for you?

I hope all of you are having a fabulous weekend! :D

What's your biggest beauty fear?

Happy Monday! :D

I hope you are all having a great start to your week!

This weekend was a busy one: I went to IMATS on Saturday -- it was definitely a new experience and it was very fun! I learned a lot of new things, and I am excited to share my photos and IMATS experience with you guys! :)

Yesterday, my sister and brother-in-law took me out for my birthday -- I can't believe my birthday is in a week! Time really flies... just a few years ago, I didn't know a thing about makeup and stuff, all I cared about was playing with my friends at lunch, haha!

Speaking of time flying by, now that I am getting older I am getting more and more paranoid about stuff like crow's feet, stretch marks, and hair loss! I know it's superficial compared to more serious problems out there, but of course, as women it's important to care about those stuff, right?

What's your biggest beauty fear? And what do you do to deal with it?

Out of those three, I think my biggest fear is hair loss. When I was younger, my Mom would always have my hair cut really short -- and I wanted long hair as a kid! I think that's what started this fear of mine -- thanks, Mom! ;P

And to add to that, I've always had thin, stick straight hair... I didn't have long, shiny, luxurious hair like the ones I saw on shampoo ads. ;)

Aaaannnd, there was a time when I would lose so much hair and I got paranoid that I'm going to end up with bald spots. :(

Fortunately, there are so many solutions and alternatives out there. And I know it's not just women suffering from hair loss -- a lot of men out there would also probably want to have an answer to this problem. I found out about the Gabel Center -- they offer hair restoration services: eyebrows and eyelash transplant and hair transplant in Boise, Portland, and Seattle. Check out www.gabelcenter.com for more information. :D

While my biggest fear is still hair loss, I gradually got over it, yay! :) Now I have long hair, it's still on the thin side and still stick straight, but I love it, and I've learned to try different hairstyles to change up my look from time to time. :)

Do you have any tips to keep our hair healthy and beautiful?

***images from Google***

I wish you all a happy week! :D

Wedding Hairstyles :)

Happy Wedding Wednesday! :D

I was browsing through www.bellasugar.com, and they had an article showing 50 celebrity hairstyles that might as well be wedding hairstyles. :)

Here are ten that I really liked:

1. Amy Adams - I love how beautiful, delicate, and carefree this look is.

2. Julianne Hough - An edgier version of Amy's hairstyle.

3. Mandy Moore - Elegant, but still fun.

4. Eva Longoria - This look is perfect for a more formal wedding.

5. Hilary Swank - I love how the clips add a lovely touch to this updo.

6. Mila Kunis - Beautiful hairstyle. :)

7. Eva Mendes - I don't know if any bride would wear her hair like this for her big day, but I think it's cool. :)

8. Michelle Trachtenberg - I love how sleek and fun this hairstyle is! I think it's perfect for the reception or the wedding after-party.

9. Amy Adams (Yup, again... haha) - If you want to keep your hair down (and you have amazingly beautiful hair like Amy Adams), I think this is the way to go.

10. Dianna Agron - I think this look is sweet and young.

***images from www.bellasugar.com***

Which of these hairstyles did you like the best?

L'Oreal EverPure Review

Happy Tuesday!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! How did you celebrate Mother’s Day?

A few months back, I was able to try L’Oreal EverPure hair products – specifically the moisture shampoo, moisture conditioner, and moisture deep restorative masque.

Free your hair from harsh, color-dulling sulfates and salts that can wash color away.

The EverPure Sulfate-Free Color Care System gently cleanses, nourishes and revitalizes dry, damaged hair. The rich, creamy moisturizing formulas reveal your hair’s natural softness, helping your color shine through. Natural aromatic properties from rosemary, juniper, and mint energize and invigorate senses.

- Anti-Fade System
- 100% Sulfate-Free
- UVA/UVB Filters
- No harsh salts
- Natural Botanicals
- 100% Vegan – not tested on animals, no animal byproducts


EverPure Moisture Shampoo

The sulfate-free formula gently cleanses without stripping your color and creates a luxurious and rich lathering experience.

EverPure Moisture Conditioner

The creamy, protective formula helps preserve and maintain color brilliance.

The shampoo and conditioner both smell good, very energizing and invigorating as the description says. Both help in maintaining and keeping hair color longer, but with the moisturizing part… not so much. The conditioner does moisturize just like any other conditioner, but it wasn’t anything extraordinary. And even though it made my hair color last for maybe a week or so than normal, I didn’t see any brilliance in my hair.

My 3 fl. Oz. (89mL) shampoo and conditioner lasted for about a month or so, and I used them every other day. How long it would last depends on how often you use it.

EverPure Moisture Deep Restorative Masque

The powerful moisturizing cream restores and deeply nourishes for soft, shiny hair.

This masque works exactly as described. It leaves my hair soft and shiny. Out of the three, this one worked the best for me. And the thing I loved the most about it is a little goes a long way – I’ve had mine (1.7 fl. Oz./ 50mL) for a couple of months now, and I still have about one half left (but of course, I don’t use it everyday, it still depends on how often you use it).

The box says “Exclusively for color treated hair”, so I am guessing it probably means it’s not advisable for those who do not dye their hair to use it. Based on my experience with these products, however, I think that you can still use the restorative masque even if your hair is not color treated.

The price? $5.99 for the shampoo and conditioner, and $7.99 for the restorative masque.

Besides “moisture”, they are also available in “volume” and “smooth”.

Have you tried L’Oreal EverPure hair products? What did you think of them? Are they something you might want to try?

Have a fantastic week, loves! :D

Giveaway thank you + Almay products. :)

Happy Saturday!

I hope you are all having a fantastic weekend! Can you believe it's the last weekend of March?!

It's officially Spring, but somehow it still feels like Winter, actually it feels more like Winter than it did when it was actually Winter, haha!

Anyways, I've been gone for so long, but now that I am feeling better, I want to get back into my normal routine by going through my blog photos and going from there. :) I found, yet again, that I have a lot of photos to be used for blog posts, and quite a few beauty products I meant to review. Hmmmm... gotta make sure I put those to use. :)

But for today, a long-overdue thank you to Marie@PoutyPinkPrincess for this giveaway I won! :D

Thank you, Marie!!! :D

It's so exciting to get a package in the mail!

The hairties and a card from Marie. :)

Marie's note. :)

How cute are these hairties?! I shared them with my sisters, we all love them!

Thanks again, Marie! :D

I also want to thank Lauren for the $35 CSN code giveaway I won!

And I also recently won cute bra straps from Exposed Envy -- future blog post on that to give my proper thanks. :)

Today, I also wanted to share with you guys some new Almay products I use. So, here we go...

Almay Wake Up Hydrating Makeup

Almay Intense i-Color Smoky-i Kit

Almay Smart Shade Anti-Aging Concealer

Almay One Coat Get Up & Grow Mascara

Do you use any of these? So far, I'm loving them! Reviews to come soon! :D

Have a great Saturday night/ Sunday! :)

Time to visit all your blogs! :D

Jennifer Behr Bridal Collection

Hi, everyone! It's Friday tomorrow, yay for the weekend! :)

I think Fall is really kicking off as I am now wearing a hoodie and a cold breeze is coming in from the window. Because of that I was really planning to look for cute coats and sweaters and share them with you guys, but then I suddenly realized that it's been weeks, maybe even months, since my last wedding-related post! Woah. :O

I have mentioned in my previous posts that I love headbands, and I made a post about Jennifer Behr headbands way way back. How is that wedding-related? They have a Bridal Collection! :D

Here are some of them:

double crystal scallop headwrap, $262

This headband can also be used for other occasions.

overlapping crystal twist, $188

I love how simple this one is.

wide crystal lace headwrap, $525

Perfect for a 1920s themed wedding.

tiny scalloped crystal, $155

Very understated. Simple. I can imagine this on a carefree, bohemian bride.

esther, $228

Very elegant. I would also wear this to add flair to an everyday outfit.

evangeline, $498

I love the detail.

sophia, $225

I love love love this one. I think it's perfect with the model's hairstyle.

bella, $225

This is a hand-stitched peony. If you love peonies, you might like this. :)

double poppy on headband with veiling, $675

I can imagine this worn with a simple white column wedding dress for an afternoon backyard or garden wedding. :)

And lastly, do you want something blue?

Bella Sapphire Branch Comb, $298

According to their website "Jennifer designed this piece exclusively for an Instyle.com special for the Twilight series' main character, Bella, to wear on her wedding day. This crystal comb was made to fit a description found in the 'Eclipse' novel of a blue sapphire wedding comb."

*all images and prices from http://www.jenniferbehr.com/*

These are all very beautiful and I would love to own some, but yes, most of them are a bit too expensive. I'm thinking many talented bloggers (and non-bloggers too) can surely create some pieces like these. :D

Which ones are your favorites?

Have a great Friday, everyone! :)