Another Sexy Option!

I get my hair cut and colored (like almost every other girl in America) every 7 weeks or so at an Aveda salon. My hairstylist, Hollie, is the owner and THE MOST amazing hair stylist I've ever had! She rocks. She is also very good at recommending products that I love. This Volumizing tonic (Aveda) is one of my most favorites! I spray my roots when my hair is damp, flip my head down and blow dry. Once the roots are dry, I flip my hair back and continue drying with a paddle brush. After my fair is styled I can either back-comb the roots for extra volume, or rough up my roots with my fingers. There is no color deposited so it is much cleaner to mess with. Ingredients include organic aloe and wheat amino acids which help add body and shine. And the volume lasts well into the second day. I wake up, rough of the roots and head out the door....

Unsexy!

On the other hand, the TRESemme Dry Shampoo goes on white (see baby powder description) and leaves a dull cast to hair. The volume was decent, but not impressive. This product was promptly placed in my camping bag for next summer. Maybe in the woods, no one will notice dull hair? ;)

Sexy Bedhead

Every magazine recommends using a dry shampoo or baby powder to create volume and sexiness to everyday hair (or limp, unwashed hair). Obviously I had to try this. Baby powder and dark brown hair is absolutely the most ridiculous suggestion I have ever heard. Unless you want a grayish, dull cast to your hair, do not use baby powder! However, I love, love, love Bumble and Bumble Dry Shampoo Brown Hair Powder. It does deposit some color, so be careful where you spray(!) and it covers grey roots nicely. Then there is the volume, very Bridget Bardot! Just spray the powder on the roots, wait a couple of minutes and then rough up the top of your hair with your fingers. Gorgeous!

My favorite colors are teal and green. When I am shopping for a new nail color I am automatically drawn to these colors, throw in the occasional pink, chocolate and nude and I am set! For fall I am loving the new shades that vary from bright aqua to a dark teal. MAC came out with a fabulous, sparkly blue, Ming Blue, that works great with casual denim (pictured on thumb). Sephora OPI released a shade called Go My Own Way that reminds me of the dark teal ocean water, very flattering for all skin tones (pointer finger). Sally Hansen has a new line of polishes that don't require a top coat, aptly named Complete Salon Manicure. The brush is wider than most and tapered in the center, the color Fairy Teal is great for any one who likes a little brighter polish (middle finger), and I have several other shades from this line that are great! My favorite green is by Zoya, called Shawn (ring finger), I get so many compliments when I wear this color! It is fun for work because it looks great with all of the chocolates and grays we are seeing for fall. Currently, on my toes, is OPI's Ski Teal We Drop (also on my pinkie finger). This one looks great on everyone. It doesn't have sparkles which makes it more accessible for casual and dressy. It's a very classic dark teal.

There are tons of great shades out there for fall! Also, a quick dry top coat is a must for those of us with a life. Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat takes about 2 minutes to dry and complete any manicure or pedicure. My nail polish lasts a little over a week without chipping when I use this product.

Have fun picking out your new favorite!