Oh, Hi! GHD Air Blow Dryer!

Let me just admit something really fast. It takes me about 90 minutes to get out of the house on a day where I am doing full (everyday) makeup and doing a full blowout....that's right....an hour and a half.  At least.

About 3 years ago I had purchased the Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium Blow Dryer, after reading tons of reviews, and there's a reason I've had it 3 years.  It works.  I can get a really great, glossy, pretty blowout with it, no problem.  The only thing is, if I start with right out of the shower hair, which is usually the case, it takes me a good 45 minutes or so to get it done.  This reeeeeally eats into my weekend mornings, not to mention that keeping heat on your hair for that long is not ideal.

I've been contemplating finding a new dryer for a while...but knowing that in about 9 weeks my personal prep time is going to get severely cut down for a while (helloooo....baby is due at the end of JULY! What ?!?!?) I decided it was time to bite the bullet and splurge.  

I was between the Bio Ionic 10x Ultra Light Speed Dryer, the T3 PROi Professional , and the GHD Air.  I went with the GHD....and couldn't be happier!

WHY?

Because my blowout today literally took 15 minutes.  It almost dried TOO fast.  It didn't get super hot, there was no "steam" coming off my hair like with my Babyliss, and although some reviews mentioned that this dryer was a little heavy, it's literally nothing that I even noticed. 

Oh...and I didn't even have to pull out the flat iron to tame or bend pieces...15 minutes and done.

I have had one bad experience with a GHD iron dying after about two weeks, so I am going to proceed with caution and see how this thing works as time goes on....but so far, BLOWN AWAY.

Beyond excited that I made this purchase.  DEFINITELY recommend!

Oh, Hi! FAVORITE NEW Shampoo!!!

Oh, Hi! - Favorite New Shampoo!


A.K.A - Product Review for "Living Proof" Product Line


A few weeks ago, we were at Lenox Square and I decided to run in to Sephora to grab some makeup remover wipes (hellooooo essential items!!!)....I just did not feel like stopping by CVS on the way home.


So, we go in....well...I go in...while the fiancé waits patiently outside for me.  Knowing that he was waiting, I was so so serious about sticking to my mission, grabbing my wipies, and going.


BUT then....fate took over.  This super fab Sephora employee noticed me stopping in front of the Bumble and Bumble shelves (duh! I realized I was out of my Thickening Shampoo) and asked if I needed help.  And you know what...I did. 


I never ever ever can get my roots to lift.  Every product I use seems to just weigh my hair down within an hour of application...and I had just kind of accepted that I would eventually have to break down and order some Bellami hair extensions if I wanted real volume on the wedding day.


Well, after I poured my flat-hair-plagued heart out to this poor guy....he changed my life.


He grabbed some pomade looking stuff in a jar, I rolled my eyes thinking great...sticky and flat hair....perfection....he rubbed this gooey stuff between his hands...flipped my hair over in front of my face, gave my scalp a little scrub...and when I flipped my hair back over (I'd like to think I probably looked like Ariel in the Little Mermaid) HELLO VOLUME.


He handed me like ten samples of their different shampoos and conditioners, and although I really can't complain about any of the systems....the FULL line was what I stuck to.


At just $24 for 8 oz., the shampoo is super concentrated, and I'm going on my third week on the first bottle...which is AMAZING for me.  I can run through a full size Herbal Essence bottle in a week and a half.


It's sulfate free, and not only is my hair THICK and full of volume,  it feels so much stronger and healthier.


I use it in conjunction with the FULL conditioner, and depending on the style I'm doing, I've been loving the styling products too.


My new daily regimen using the Living Proof "FULL" line is:

1. Shampoo with a dime size amount of the Living Proof Full Shampoo
2. Condition hair from root (yes, that's right, ,ALL OVER and doesn't weigh it down)to tip with Living Proof Full Conditioner
3. Spritz roots of damp, towel dried hair with Living Proof Full Root Lifting Spray
4. Spritz damp hair all over with Living Proof No Frizz Weightless Styling Spray
5. Blow dry and style with my Ultra Chi Flat Iron or Babyliss 1 3/4 inch Curling Iron
6. If I want an extra lift, I will use just a teeny tiny bit (like a 1/4 of a dime sized amount) of the Living Proof AMP Instant Texture Volumizer. I just massage it a little above my roots underneath my hair around the back and top of my scalp, and then play with it until I get the volume I am wanting. This stuff REALLY works and while it does feel a little sticky, it's totally invisible when looking and just gives this extra pump of volume that I love!
7. If it's a humid or damp day, I will set my look with the always perfect Elnett hairspray.

SO...YAY!  I finally have found a hair system that does what it promises and is totally affordable!  Thanks Jen Aniston and team for this fabulous line that really delivers!


xoxo-
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