Wind in the Air, Sand in My Hair

Going to the beach is one of my absolute favorite things. There are times that you get to go to the ocean, and then there are times that you need to go to the ocean. The air, the breeze, the clarity,... the grounding. While I haven't been to the beach as recently as I would have liked, I've found the <almost> next best thing. The beach in a bottle.

I've always been able to rely on Bumble & Bumble's surf spray to create soft, textured, beach-like waves in my locks. But to my humbled surprise, the line has now been extended into an entire surf system! I nabbed a sample of their recently released Foam Wash Shampoo, and Creme Rinse Conditioner during a trip to Sephora. To finish the look, I let my hair air dry, sprayed in my already coveted Surf Spray, and called it a day. The textured look absolutely resembles hair after a playful day at the beach- salt included. Go grab a sample of your own, and try before you buy. My bet is that you'll love it, and that the surf will be up all summer.

To check out more info on the line, and see it used by the pros, check out:

 http://www.bumbleandbumble.com/products/9192/Products/SurfCampaign/index.tmpl

Enjoy,

xx Annabelle 

Pillow Preppin

These days, there’s two phrases that don’t exactly go together: free time, and nursing school. Another thing I’ve never associated with is having a short blowdry time. Although I am thankful for my thick hair, I sometimes (okay always) envy girls who can literally shower and walk out the door. Needless to say, I was intrigued when I saw Redken’s newly released “Pillow Prep” on my regular trip to the beauty supply store. After giving this guy a whirl, I’m sold.

Not only is my dry time dramatically shortened, my products are more well recieved. “How?” you ask. Pillow Prep is a primer for your hair that not only cuts dry time, it also volumizes, protects hair from the harsh heat of blowdryers, flatirons, and curling irons, but it also primes your hair for the other products you like to use. Think of your skin, and daily makeup routine. When you use a primer, your foundation lies better, no? If this is also news to you, I suggest you check out a silicone primer stat. ;) Anyways, in addition to all of these fabulous qualities, it extended the life of my blowout (seriously!).

Now available in both full, and trial size, I suggest you give this a go. Have any of you tried a hair primer before? If so, which ones are your favorites? Enjoy your Friday, fabulous new hair, and newly discovered free time!

xx

Annabelle