Review: Clairol Nice 'n' Easy Foam Hair Dye

For the love of everyone's hair, I thought it'd be good to give you my opinion on a hair dye I used today.
I believe that everyone has different experiences and different criteria for what a good product is, so my opinion may not be the same as yours.

Today, I tried Clairol's Nice 'n' Easy Foam hair dye in the color Medium Brown. I wanted something close to my natural color because my hair grows out fast and roots are always a problem. I bought this particular hair dye because I wanted to try out the Foam formula, and this was on sale when I went in my local pharmacy.

First of all, I find that the color payoff I got was pretty similar to what the box indicated, if only slightly darker. No, I didn't find the right color to match my natural hair color.

Secondly, the Foam texture had pros and cons. It was easy to apply, but the hair seemed to stick together more than it does with liquid formulas, which made it hard to distribute the hair dye everywhere after a certain point. It doesn't work like they show in commercials, that you simply use it as a shampoo. As soon as the foam touches the hair, it becomes liquid.

The biggest problem I had with this hair dye was the product itself. It had a very powerful and overwhelming smell of chemicals. It was so intense that I had to open a window and stick my head outside to breath fresh air. I also felt like the smell lingered in my nose all day! Seriously, I felt like I inhaled tons of toxic chemicals. I had a very hard time enjoying the dyeing process because of the smell.
It also stained way more than other dyes. I got some on my sink and it wouldn't go with water and soap, whereas other hair dyes with a similar color would wash off, even after drying. Let's not even mention how much I had to exfoliate my neck to get it off...
Rinsing out the product also made my hair feel really dry and even applying the conditioner it came with didn't seem to be enough. I have healthy hair but for those who don't, I think you should avoid this. I had to use Moroccan Oil to make it feel soft.

Final thoughts? I'd rate this product 1.5 stars out of 5, and I certainly won't repurchase this ever!
Have you tried this hair dye before? What are your thoughts? What's your favorite hair dye?

Macadamia Review: Moisturizing Rinse

The second step in this kit is to condition your hair!

This lasts way longer than the shampoo, since you don’t need as much conditioner as you need shampoo, so I got to try this more than the shampoo.

The product: It is color-safe, sulfate and paraben free. The consistency is pretty thick, just like any conditioner.

The smell: I feel like this should smell good, because it’s the last product you use in the shower. However, it just smells kind of herbal. Come to think of it, maybe the fragrance should be switched between the shampoo and conditioner.

The effect: This really made my hair feel so soft after shampooing. You don’t need much to get the result you want. Use like any conditioner, avoid the roots!

Overall: I enjoyed this conditioner, but I wouldn’t repurchase it because of the price and the smell. It costs 21$ for 10 fl. oz.

Macadamia Review: Rejuvenating Shampoo

On with the first step of this set!

Obviously, the size of this shampoo bottle is really small, so what I tell you about this product is what I’ve experienced during and after 2-3 uses.

The product:  The consistency of it is very similar to any other shampoo. It is a clear, slightly peachy color. However, I find that it doesn’t foam as much as other shampoos, which made me feel like I needed more to actually clean my hair and scalp. It is color-safe, sulfate and paraben free.

The smell: I find that it smells like cantaloupe! It took me a while to put my finger on it, but I’d say the smell is pleasant. It doesn't stay on veeery long.

The effect: Since it doesn’t foam up a lot, I find that you need to use more in order to be sure that you clean your hair properly. It doesn't leave the hair feeling dry or all tangled. 

Overall: I enjoyed this shampoo, but I wouldn’t repurchase it because of the price and the fact that it doesn’t foam enough to my taste. It costs 21$ for 10 fl. oz.

Macadamia Products Reviews!

This first post on the Macadamia products is just to introduce you to the line, if you haven’t heard of it, and also to give you my overall impression of this set.

Macadamia Natural Oil products are known for mixing “two of the world’s most valuable and beneficial oils, Macadamia and Argan, to provide the ultimate in hair rejuvenation and maintenance.” A popular brand of Argan oil is Moroccan Oil, which is also amazing stuff! If you want to read more about the benefits of Argan and Macadamia Oil, click here.

Basically, I heard about the Deep Repair Mask from Elle Fowler, and when I stumbled on this travel set, I told my mom we had to give it a try, since I heard these are amazing products.

In this travel set, you get for 25$:

• 30 ml (1 fl. oz) of Deep Repair Mask
• 60 ml (2 fl. oz.) of Rejuvenating Shampoo
• 60 ml (2 fl. oz.) of Moisturizing Rinse
• 60 ml (2 fl. oz.) of Nourishing Leave-In Cream
• 60 ml (2 fl. oz.) of Healing Oil Spray

Overall, I’m really glad we purchased these and gave them a try. I think it was worth the price and I wish I could afford to continue to use this line. In the next posts, I will review separately each product and give you my impressions of them, so stay tuned!

Disclaimer: I’m not sponsored by Macadamia Natural Oil for these posts. I am 100% honest in my reviews. These are more like “first impressions”, since I haven’t been able to try out the products for a long time, due to the size of these.

My hair dyed!

Alrighty, I promised I'd do a post after I dye my hair.
*Please note that the color I chose was meant to be close to my natural hair color, only a bit more reddish.*
So, let me just take you through the process!
I wanted to re-dye my hair because, as you can see in the picture, it started to grow out and you can sorta see a difference, although small.

I chose this dye because I heard L'Oréal Paris ones are pretty good. It was 11,99$.

This color is called Light Red Brown, which is very similar to the color I dyed my hair previously.
These are the 3 products that come inside the box, other than the plastic gloves and the instructions.

So, first you have the developer cream, in which you squeeze in the No Ammonia Cream Color. Finally, you have the Healthy Shine Conditioner.
First step is to put the cream color in the cream developer. Shake it very well and then distribute it onto the hair evenly. Start with the roots and then do the rest of the hair. I recommend sectioning your hair to be sure to get it everywhere. When it's done, put it up in a bun and let it sit for 10 mins. Check the instructions as time may vary. 

Then, you rinse it out until the water dripping from you hair is clear. Finally, you apply the Healthy Shine Conditioner and you keep it in your hair for at least 2 minutes. Rinse everything out and dry your hair!

I know, I look horrible in this picture, but I still wanted to show you the result! It came out pretty well. My hair looks normal brown but more reddish in natural lighting or in sunlight. The only thing I didn't like about this dye is that it stained a lot. The dye I used before didn't stain at all, and I kept it longer. I have stains on my arms, neck and forehead. Although, I really liked the "No Ammonia" part, and the glossy finish.
Overall, I'd probably rate this 4/5 stars, just because of the stains.

Fun hair for an...hour?

Hey!

So, a week ago, if I remember right, I wanted to do something different with my hair. It's naturally very straight, and I wanted something with more volume and curls. Here's what it looks like:

So, I followed a tutorial posted by Miss Jessica Harlow a while back which I couldn't find now, but here's what it looks like before and after:

Hiding my school's name on my uniform, not touching my boob. lol

So here's what I did:

• Separate your hair into small sections.
• Twist a section really tightly and wrap it around 2 fingers.
• As you get close to your scalp, gently remove the piece from your fingers and pin it to your head.
• Do the same with all the pieces.
• Sleep on it or hold it for an hour.
• Remove pins gently and separate the pieces.
• Use hairspray or mousse or scrunching gel.

WHY DID IT ONLY HOLD AN HOUR FOR ME?? Because I didn't have hairspray.. just mousse and scrunching gel. And it was raining that day. So yeah..but it was fun while it lasted!

xox :)