Double Barrel Danger Sox Look

I thought I would share my makeup from yesterday, nothing fancy just a typical look.I got my hair cut a weekish ago so it is a little different I'll add the pictures of my hair at the end(sorry about the picture quality, it's rainy and blah here so the lighting is crap)I started with Absorbed spectrum pot and using a stiff concealer brush applied it to the outer 1/3 of the lid and blended it up

New haircut & Makeup

Yesterday I had my beloved Elaine cut my hair (It needed it for about a month)And as much as I loved my last cut (You can see it here) you all know I get bored easily soI designed a new style and handed my wishlist and crazy hair over to Elaine.It's a much shorter, choppier version of what I hadOh and did I mention spikie? I love funky spiked mussy hairI love my hair and my Elaine!And look what

I like color even in my hair....

Most of you are used to my colorful hair and that I change it up once in a whilejust for fun. Well I'm still loving my teal....a LOT but I wanted a little something so first I added a little bit of indigo and now a dash of hot pink! Be nice, I took these pictures right after I blow dried it but I hadn't flat ironed it and no makeup and yes I already desperately need a haircut. :o)
I used Manic

Sally Beauty Favorites

I used to rarely set foot in a Sally Beauty. I always found the stores somehow overwhelming, I suppose because most of the merchandise is pretty unfamiliar to someone who typically only shops at mass market retailers. Then I got laid off and decided to forgo salon haircuts and highlights and do all that myself. I went to Sally and spent about $15 on scissors, color, developer and a little brush and mixing cup. I even got reasonably good at cutting my boyfriend's hair and I do still give him a touch-up from time to time.

Now of course Sally sells nail polish but I have to admit it's not my favorite place to buy polish. For one thing I don't like China Glaze and for another thing, you could go into a Sally on 20 different occasions and find all of the exact same colors every single time. Holiday is a special collection bonanza time at Sally but aside from that it's kind of a bust.

However there are a lot of products I've discovered at Sally that I truly adore, so I thought I'd babble on about them here.

Coloresse Smooth Shampoo

I recently went to Sally's to stock up on a different Coloresse product, but this caught my eye and there was a $2 coupon, so I bit. I love this shampoo! I noticed a difference in smoothness the very first time I used it. It lasted into the second day, too, and my hair smelled very clean and felt very soft. I am bonkers for this shampoo. At about $8 it's more than I would ideally like to pay for shampoo, but if you work your Sally's card and any available discounts you can knock down the price a little bit. (Coloresse is the Sally version of the Pureology line, if you're familiar.)

Beyond the Zone Turn Up The Heat Protection Spray

 
I bought a sample size of this product on a lark and it worked so well I picked up the full size a few weeks ago. I'll save the sample bottle for travel. This is a slick-feeling spray that I spritz on my wet hair before combing it out after a shower. Sometimes I put a little bit more on the ends after blow-drying and before flat-ironing. My hair has been much easier to manage and seems to suffer less from the effects of the flat iron, too. The one drawback of this is the faux-grape, Fruity Pebbles scent. It doesn't really bug me but it is a little cloying. However, I don't notice it in my hair once it's dry. This is also about $8, but the trial size is $2.79.

Palladio Fuse Nail Bonding Base Coat

I feel very strongly about this base coat, and I feel it gets approximately no love on the nail board. I like the consistency of this product, it's about $4 with my Sally card and I can typically get 5-6 days out of a manicure if I need to. Excellent product.

Palladio Flexi-Strong Ridge Filler

Another winner from the Palladio line of treatments is this ridge filler, which I use with any creme-finish polish. My nails aren't terribly ridged but this definitely helps prevent a good deal of staining and provides a nice smooth surface for the polish. I do the ridge filler first and then the Fuse base coat. Never had a problem with any brand of polish, regardless of the formula. The only time I wouldn't use this is with a glitter polish but that's only because any nail imperfections are less noticeable with glitters and foils.

Customer loyalty and the Sally discount

Naturally, Sally offers more significant discounts to professionals, but regular consumers like you and me can still get the Sally card. It costs $5 up front, but you receive a $5 coupon in return. You also get discounts on certain products - for example, without the card, the Palladio products I mentioned are $4.49; with the card they are $3.99. In addition, if you spend $25 during a given month, you'll get a 15% off coupon to use the following month. I also receive Sally mailings that often include a 15% off coupon. So the opportunity for discounts is there. I also look for the tear-off pad of coupons during promotions for different products - you can usually use them in conjunction with your card.

Are you a Sally fan? If so, what are your favorites?

I'm getting Cocky! A review

OK so I'm always cocky but this is a review...Of  B Cocky's Cocktail feather extensions.These were sent to me as a gift from my friend Nymphette and I'm reviewing them because they are awesome! (Disclosure that) *See I'm a lil' cocky*Nymphette is an awesome blogger here and Youtube Guru hereI've known here for about 2 years-ish (from MUA) and she is a lovely lady. She's talented and beautiful

A happy hair day and FOTD

Those of you who've followed me for a while know that a couple of months agoI got a haircut from hell! Now I'm not talking too short of fringe or slightly crooked...I'm talkingI asked for thisand she gave me this...OK not exactly but close.So I had to go and have it "fixed" and the sweet lady who did her best to make it better had a mess to work with. There was even a large chunk razored out

Holiday tips from the experts

I thought I would share some great tips straight from the experts Target Beauty - JK Jemma Kidd from LaForce Stevens on Vimeo.
Target Beauty - NP Set Holiday 2010 from LaForce Stevens on Vimeo.
Target Beauty - Pixi Holiday 2010 from LaForce Stevens on Vimeo.
Target Beauty - Umberto Holiday 2010 from LaForce Stevens on Vimeo.
And now I have to run to Target to ummm....pick up some.....uh tape...

Mad, sad and buying a hat

If you saw my post yesterday you know I was going for a haircut....I did everything right, I researched, found reviews, checked education, portfolios etc.I went today with this pictureI (having a background in cosmetology) explained in detail what I wanted.I have never ever cried over a hair situation in my life, until today!There are no pictures and there will never be any....it's that bad.I

I need a change of the hairs

Obviously I have hair ADD, I can't help it.I've been growing my hair out via request of The Hot Guy and letting my natural curl flow.But I'm bored and it's getting too long and I am BORED.It's mid back at this point and my fringe is (at the shortest point) to the tip of my nose.I kind of want something I can wear curly or straighten depending on my mood.I can't go too short or Chris will be very