Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish - By Nail Harmony

If you haven't heard of gel nail polish yet, then you're missing out.  The best way I can describe it is...if nail polish and acrylic gel had a baby, it'd be gel nail polish.  Gel nail polish goes on like nail polish but is cured and hardens like acrylic gel.  It lasts longer than regular nail polish but it doesn't damage your nails like acrylic gel does.  Since I'm impatient and don't like to wait around forever for my nail polish to dry, I tend to end up with bumps and smudges on my nails after all my hard work, but that's not the case with gel polish.  It's completely dry after application, and it stays on for up to 2 weeks!  So, for Christmas I asked Santa for Gelish gel polish...and I got it!  I have used it a few times and I love it...definitely a 5 scooper!

Gelish is sold at Sally Beauty Supply and many nail salons.

Check out this how-to video from Gelish:

Bad Gal Lash - By Benefit

BAD gal Lash by Benefit is a great mascara. I love the over-sized brush. The volumizing formula is nice and it thickens lashes very well. It comes in small and large sizes.

Nail Patch - By Sephora

Here is another dry nail polish I've tried. It worked great as well. They are normally $10 at Sephora but a few colors are on sale for $5. They lasted a long time and came off easily with nail polish remover. A tip is to warm them by rubbing them back-and-forth in your hands before taking them out of the silver package, that way they bend more easily.

Dry Nail Applique French Manicure Tips - By Incoco

 I like the look of French tips, but I have a hard time getting the lines straight when I paint them on. Well, thanks to Incoco I don't have that problem anymore. These are great! They are easy to apply. You just pick a size that fits your nail, rub it on, then bend the excess over the top of your nail and it comes off...then, if you want add a clear top coat and there you have it, the perfect french tip! You can pick these up at Walgreen's and they're even on sale...$2.99 instead of $3.99, plus if you use the $1 off coupon, that's $1.99, even better!

Dry Nail Applique - By Incoco

I just discovered dry nail polish, and I love it...since I'm the type who spends forever painting my nails only to end up bumping or nicking my nails before they're dry. One of the brands I've tried is Incoco. They're great! And if you go to their website you can get step-by-step instructions and tips on how to best apply them. They're easy to apply and they come off with regular fingernail polish remover. No more waiting around for your nails to dry! :) They also have a coupon for $1 off at Walgreens. These are definitely worth trying and cheaper than getting your nails done...plus they have a lot of fun, cool colors.

Guest Review - Cloud 9 Blowout by Brocato

My hair girl told me about Brocato's cloud 9 blowout a couple of cuts ago but I don't always take product recommendations from stylists - who knows what their motivations are. After noticing that my hair girl uses this every time she cuts my hair I figured there must be a reason for her loyalty so I bought it. I use it while my hair is damp and not only does my hair feel stronger, smell great, and dry faster, I don't have to use a gloss when I'm done. It's an all-in-one that produces great results. - by LG

GHD IV Styler by GHD

I've had a CHI for a long time and I've loved it. I'd logged a lot of hours with it so I decided it was time to get a new one. I had heard good things about GHD (which stands for Good Hair Day) and I liked the color of this one so I decided to give it a try. The things that stood out to me about this flat iron (besides the color) were:

- It's ceramic.

- It heats up to its maximum temperature in seconds (seriously like 25 seconds, I timed it).

- It locks in moisture, natural oils, and hair color for total hair protection.

- It's equipped with built-in integrated circuits and platinum heating elements arranged in a mesh grid pattern which covers the entire aluminum plate; these features ensure a constant temperature throughout the styling process, without hot and cold spots.

- It has a built-in micro-processor embedded into one blade—this monitors and regulates the temperature of the blades and it stays at the ideal temperature for straightening hair so it doesn't get too hot.

It even comes with 2 nice hair clips and a carrying case. I've noticed a difference in my hair since I started using this flat iron...it feels and looks healthier which definitely gives me more "good hair days". :)

Curling Creme by (Curly) Sexy Hair

When I want to wear my hair curly, I like to use curling cremes instead of gel or mousse. I find they leave your hair looking more natural. Curling Creme does a good job of controlling frizz and defining as well as moisturizing hair (this product is made for those with naturally curly hair). On top of that, it smells great... it smells like green apple.

Play Dirty by (Short) Sexy Hair

I discovered spray wax a few years ago when a stylist used it on my hair. And I have to say, I love it. I've used it on my hair at all lengths. "Play Dirty" is good because it is not heavy on your hair and it smells good (kinda fruity). I like it because you can use it in many different ways. With it's medium hold, you can lift your hair and spray it at your roots to add volume, you can spray it on the ends to add separation, and you can spray it all over to add dimension and shine. This product isn't sticky and it doesn't build up on your hair. And, you've guessed it, 5 scoops! (I would also like to try Paul Mitchel's spray wax, but every time I go to buy it, it's sold out which I'm assuming means it's pretty good as well).

K-PAK Deep-Penetrating Reconstructor by Joico

There are many reasons why this reconstructor is so great. First of all, it smells great. I has a tropical coconut fragrance. Next, it actually does what it says it'll do: improves strength, texture, and appearance. I started using this product about 5 years ago when my hairstylist suggested it to help repair my highlighted hair. I've been using it ever since... I definately recommend it. I give it 5 out of 5 Beaut Scoops!