Review: John Frieda Frizz-Ease 3-Day Straight

In my monthly favorites, I included the John Frieda Frizz-Ease 3-Day Straight Semi-Permanent Styling Spray. I have naturally wavy hair, and when I do straighten it, I find that I need to touch it up everyday until I wash it again. I bought this because I don't mind taking an extra step while styling my hair if it means not having to redo it later. I'm really satisfied with the results I've had with this product, because it actually does what it promises.

Here is what the John Frieda website claims this product does:

Weightless spray with heat protection blocks out frizz as you straighten. Proprietary blend of polymers with keratin protein wraps each strand, sealing in straight styles for up to 3 days.* Keeps hair glossy, smooth, and swinging with body.

*or until next shampoo if less than 3 days

The directions say that you are suppose to spray onto DAMP hair, not dry, 7-15 times, then comb through. Blow dry and then flat iron your hair to seal in the product.

Here are my results after 3 days:

Forgive the dirty mirror

 I do have a few recommendation when it comes to this product:

1. I wouldn't bother using this product if you are someone who washes their hair everyday, because that sort of defeats the purpose. However if you do find that your hair is hard to work with while flat ironing it, then maybe this will help.
2. This spray does have built in heat protection, so I would not use this with any additional heat protection. I normally use Tresemme Heat Tamer spray, but I ran out of it and tried using the Generic's version of the CHI Iron Guard with this. My hair felt AWFUL when I was done straightening it. It felt sticky and dirty and I felt like I needed to wash my hair again. GROSS. If you still want to use a heat protectant, focus it more towards the ends of your hair.
3. If your hair tends to be a bit oily, or if you like to have a bit more volume at the roots, I suggest spraying this more towards the middle and ends of your hair and avoiding the top of your head. I found that I did need to use a tiny bit of dry shampoo to keep my hair from looking too dirty.

So I really love this product and that it makes straightening my hair a lot easier.

Monthly Favorites: March 2011

It's a little late, but better late than never. Hopefully this month I wont be as lazy when it comes to posting

Last month I included the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind concealer and highlighter duo in my monthly favorites, even though I had only just purchased it. I'm happy to say that it has worked really well for my this past month. I posted a better review for it a few posts back, so go check that out. My only complaint is that the concealer end runs out of product much quicker than the highlighter. Whenever I use it, it doesn't look like their much left in the container. But, since I've had good luck with this product I might have to check out some more of Maybelline's concealers. I've heard great things about their Mineral Power line. I've been using the NYX 10 Color Eye Shadow Palette in Champagne and Caviar a lot when I just want a neutral look. I used this palette for my makeup look I'm wearing today, which you can see in the post beneath this one. I bought the Rimmel Soft Kohl eyeliner a long time ago and have only just recently started using it regularly. It's great for days where I don't want to take the time to carefully draw on cream or liquid liner. I just run it quickly over my lash line and smooth it out with my Studio Tools Angled liner brush. I got this Urban Decay Lip Junkie lipgloss sample as my 100 point gift from Sephora, and I really like it. It's one of the more comfortable lip plumping glosses I've used because it's not too overpowering. The color looks kind of dark in the tube, but it's actually a very flattering shade. It's kind of like a "my lips but better" shade.

I was feeling kind of bored with my nails, and frustrated that I could never get them into the shape  that I wanted. So I picked up this at home Acrylic Nail Kit from Kiss, and I was really pleased with the results. First I used the white french tips included in the kit, and then after a few weeks I replaced them with the clear tips and painted over them. I still have a lot of the product left, but I ran out of the acrylic liquid. It takes a bit of patience, but it was really fun while it lasted, and I'd definitely consider picking this up again. I picked up the John Frieda 3-Day Straight spray because I had heard that it helps to keep naturally wavy/curly hair straight and frizz free. I can definitely say that it does exactly what it claims. I'm going to do a more in depth review soon, and I'll be sure to include before and after pictures.

I have been using this perfume called Laila a lot this past month. It's a Norwegian brand that I purchased while I was working in Disney World because they sell it at their Norway pavillion in the World Showcase. It's this lovely clean linen fragrance and has a bit of a floral scent. The notes are listed as watermelon, lavender, Norwegian lily, snowflower, herbs, flowers and musk.It's really pleasant and I've really been loving it..Finally, for my weird choice, I have been listening to Eisley's new album The Valley just about everyday this month. It's amazing! If you are interested in folk rock music, definitely check this band out. They're all really talented.

What have your favorites this past month?

Haul 02.12.11

This is just another mini haul. I went to Target tonight on a mission to look for a new curling iron. If you have seen my holy grail list, you'll see that I have the Instyler listed as my favorite styling tool, and while I like the finished product when I use the Instyler, actually using it is a pain in the butt. Straightening is super easy, but if I want to curl my hair, I have to wrap my hair around the barrel and I'm always afraid I'm going to burn myself. Plus I'm never able to run through my ends and they look all frazzled. So I wanted to get something a little more straight forward.

I decided on a Conair Tourmaline Ceramic 1 1/4 inch Curling Iron. I used it when I got home, and I like it so far. It took me a bit of time to get the used to the technique, because I've not used this type of iron in a while. It took about the same about of time as it does with the Instyler, but I think now that I know how to use it, this will be a much quicker way to curl my hair.

I also picked up a bottle of Tresemme Heat Tamer Spray. I've been through 2 bottles of this heat protectant and I really like it. What I like is that it protects you hair against the heat from the blow dryer as well as a flat iron or curling iron. Then I picked up a tube of Clean and Clear Finishes Moisturizer. My favorite moisturizer of all time is the Clean and Clear Soft, both the Day and Night ones. But that line was discontinued, which is a shame because I really like the products from this line. However they came out with the Finishes line and the moisturizer is the same exact formula as the Soft ones. The only downside is the tube is just over 1/4 the amount of product as before, but at the same price. Lame.

Here's a quick picture of what my hair looked like after using my new curling iron:

Tiny update: changed the background a bit. Still playing with the styling.