Hair Powder
Why
Volume, matte texture, color-enhancement, oil-absorption
Who
Anyone; great for adding volume, deepening color, blending gray, de-greasing
When
anytime; after Styling Wax or Sumowax
How
If hair is relatively clean, work StylingWax or Sumowax through areas where you wish powder to adhere. Shake bottle to fluff contents, hold at an angle and squeeze quickly and repeatedly, directing stream to head. Shake excess through with fingers.
Hair Powder first + Gloss after= a less matte finish, adds some oil back
Surf Spray
Why
texture, matte finish, volume, light hold
Who
Anyone; excellent for wavy types and landlocked surfers with winter blues; adds body to fine hair; a nice texture for silver hair
When
anytime; after Prep or Tonic Lotion, before styling
How
Work through damp or dry hair, let dry naturally or blow-dry with a diffuser. The less you touch it, the longer it will hold
Grooming Creme first + Surf Spray after= a more moist, flexible texture (like salt water with a bit of suntan lotion)
Defrizz
Why
lightweight, humidity protection, shine
Who
anyone; good for curls and frizz-prone types
When
anytime; after Prep or Tonic Lotion, before, during and after styling
How
Squeeze a few drops onto palm, work through hair with fingers. Use on damp hair to define curl and control frizz (blow-dry or let dry) and on dry hair to add sheen, control fly aways and add movement.
Defrizz + Leave in Conditioner mixed in= smooth blow-drying
Defrizz + Styling Creme mixed in= hold
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A Bumble obsession...
Friday, June 18, 2010
I have been in love with Bumble and Bumble products for years. I have been going to the same hair salon for around 8 years and love the products. Here are a few of the products I personally own. I can't honestly rate these products well but I will explain why I like them/how I use them (but if you want to rate them feel free to leave comments!):
Bumble and Bumble Styling Spray
Purchase: At Hive Hair Lounge downtown victoria or at the hair salon in Hillside mall by the CIBC entrance OR at Shampoo hair bar
I usually spray this in my wet hair after I have towel dryed it and before I use a hair dryer or let it dry naturally. I love this especially for my bangs because then I don't have to add any firming or greasy residue after (with hair spray or shine spray). This is basically like putting hairspray in your hair when it is wet instead of when it is dry. If you want to get that 'messy beach hair look' you can put this in when wet, hand scrunch and let air dry or dry with a defuser. It also protects your hair from heat (your hair dryer/straightener/curler).
Bumble and bumble curl conscious holding foam
I didn't love this product at all. My hair dresser, Kat at Stella Hair salon in Vic, let me know that it wasn't her favourite but I should try it out. I felt like it didn't do much to help my hair curl (I have fairly straight hair unless it gets long then my wave starts arund my chin area). So if you don't have naturally curly hair I would not suggest this to help you get the curl you want.
Hair Powder (white)
I love this stuff but am afraid to use it because it is SO expensive! I usually spray it on my bangs to keep them from becoming greasy at the bar/on hot days. You can also add the coloured sprays to your roots to cover the colour or to help absorb any oil. This is a great product to bring with you on vacation! If you are camping and don't get to shower as often as you'd like, add it in! OR if you are somewhere hot where it is humid and your hair is getting greasy from the heat spray it in and vuala!
Bumble and Bumble Grooming Creme
I like to put this stuff in my hair to give it a bit of a 'clumping' look. Basically I'll run it through damp hair and it helps a bit with fly aways and kind of helps chunk my hair up a bit so it's not just all straight and fly aways. I also have a bumble and bumble 'how to' thing that says you should use it before using the beach spray and it will help give you that "just got out of the ocean" look when your hair is a bit frizzy, waivy and 'clumpy'... if you know what I mean.
I have a lot more but will post later about them!! I will also post the Bumble and Bumble receipe cards later so you know how to mix product and get that look you want!!
Bumble and Bumble Styling Spray
Purchase: At Hive Hair Lounge downtown victoria or at the hair salon in Hillside mall by the CIBC entrance OR at Shampoo hair bar
I usually spray this in my wet hair after I have towel dryed it and before I use a hair dryer or let it dry naturally. I love this especially for my bangs because then I don't have to add any firming or greasy residue after (with hair spray or shine spray). This is basically like putting hairspray in your hair when it is wet instead of when it is dry. If you want to get that 'messy beach hair look' you can put this in when wet, hand scrunch and let air dry or dry with a defuser. It also protects your hair from heat (your hair dryer/straightener/curler).
Bumble and bumble curl conscious holding foam
I didn't love this product at all. My hair dresser, Kat at Stella Hair salon in Vic, let me know that it wasn't her favourite but I should try it out. I felt like it didn't do much to help my hair curl (I have fairly straight hair unless it gets long then my wave starts arund my chin area). So if you don't have naturally curly hair I would not suggest this to help you get the curl you want.
Hair Powder (white)
I love this stuff but am afraid to use it because it is SO expensive! I usually spray it on my bangs to keep them from becoming greasy at the bar/on hot days. You can also add the coloured sprays to your roots to cover the colour or to help absorb any oil. This is a great product to bring with you on vacation! If you are camping and don't get to shower as often as you'd like, add it in! OR if you are somewhere hot where it is humid and your hair is getting greasy from the heat spray it in and vuala!
Bumble and Bumble Grooming Creme
I like to put this stuff in my hair to give it a bit of a 'clumping' look. Basically I'll run it through damp hair and it helps a bit with fly aways and kind of helps chunk my hair up a bit so it's not just all straight and fly aways. I also have a bumble and bumble 'how to' thing that says you should use it before using the beach spray and it will help give you that "just got out of the ocean" look when your hair is a bit frizzy, waivy and 'clumpy'... if you know what I mean.
I have a lot more but will post later about them!! I will also post the Bumble and Bumble receipe cards later so you know how to mix product and get that look you want!!
"Bunk" Acne products...
Thursday, June 10, 2010
I am usually a big fan of the Neutrogena line but the following two products completely irritated my skin:
Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser
This cleanser made my forehead break out in to tiny little pimple-like bumps (they were not red though) and it took about a week for them to go away. I tried this stuff again a few years later and the exact same thing happened. Therefore, if you have sensitive skin, I would steer clear of this stuff! YUCK!
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Gel
Now the packaging is different from when I tried it out about 2 years ago so I'm not sure if it is the same formula but this stuff sucked! It burned my skin AND the blemish did not go away. I have had way better/faster results with the Spectro Acne Gel Benzoyl Paroxide 5% or the Clean and Clear Benzoyl Paroxide. So if anyone has tried this and likes it please comment below and let me know how it went for you! But so far- No thanx!
I hope this helps some of you save on some cash!!
Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser
This cleanser made my forehead break out in to tiny little pimple-like bumps (they were not red though) and it took about a week for them to go away. I tried this stuff again a few years later and the exact same thing happened. Therefore, if you have sensitive skin, I would steer clear of this stuff! YUCK!
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Gel
Now the packaging is different from when I tried it out about 2 years ago so I'm not sure if it is the same formula but this stuff sucked! It burned my skin AND the blemish did not go away. I have had way better/faster results with the Spectro Acne Gel Benzoyl Paroxide 5% or the Clean and Clear Benzoyl Paroxide. So if anyone has tried this and likes it please comment below and let me know how it went for you! But so far- No thanx!
I hope this helps some of you save on some cash!!
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