Nexxus Pro-Mend Split End Binding Bodifying Mousse

My daughter has gorgeous full, bouncy hair that is full of body and shine. She spends all her time straightening it till it lays flat against her head. On the other hand, I have been blessed/cursed with straight hair that, left unattended, will lie flat and lifeless. Since I really don't like the flat and lifeless look, I spend a lot of time applying styling products to give my hair bounce. Once I've applied the styling products, I blow dry my hair to get that added body I want. All that constant blow drying can really dry out your hair and cause split ends which doesn't help give you healthy hair.

Nexxus Pro-Mend Split End Binding Bodifying Mousse repairs split and damaged strands for a gorgeously full look that lasts all day. Pro-Mend binds up to 92% of split ends back together in one use and helps to prevent further damage caused by daily styling. I was quite impressed with the amount of body that just a small amount of this mousse gave my hair. The scent is very light and pleasant and the mousse leaves my hair soft and not at all sticky. It doesn't weigh down my hair at all either.

If you notice that you are getting split ends from all the styling products you're using, I definitely recommend that you give Nexxus Pro-Mend Split End Binding Bodifying Mousse this a try.  This is one of the best mousses I've tried and I plan on buying it again and again.  It can be purchased from a variety of mass retailers for about $11.99.

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Is your hair heat damaged? Let Nexxus help!

I blow dry my hair every day and I know that's taking a toll on how my hair looks.  When you're hair is exposed to heat often - whether that's a blow dryer, curling iron, or straightener, it dries out.  Dry hair is brittle and tends to break more often, get frizzy, and have split ends.  That doesn't make for hair that's attractive or well behaved.

My hair is flat and lifeless when I don't blow dry it so that isn't something I'm planning on stopping any time soon.  Even with conditioners, I notice that my hair is dry and not healthy looking. Nexxus ProMend Heat Protection Styling Spray helps protect hair from the drying, damaging effects of styling appliances to leave your hair shiny and healthy looking.

The Nexxus ProMend Heat Protection Styling Spray acts as a barrier that absorbs heat and then protects your hair from damage.  You just spray it on towel dried hair and then using your styling products as usual.  One thing I'm really noticing about the Nexxus products is how much I enjoy the scent.  It's a very light floral scent that is not at all over powering or unpleasant.  Some styling products have a very harsh, chemical smell and that is not at all the case with Nexxus ProMend products.  I love how soft the ProMend products keep my hair. This is definitely I line I plan on using again and again.

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Nexxus Pro-Mend Split End Binding Smoothing Shine Serum

Years of blow drying and curling my hair have taken their toll.  My hair doesn't look anywhere near as healthy and shiny as it did when I was younger.  Nexxus Pro-Mend Split End Binding Smoothing Shine Serum works to repair up to 92% of split ends and help prevent further damage.

You simply work one pump of the serum into your damp hair and then style as usual. It works to repair split ends during the styling process. For ultimate shine, they recommend that you finish with a curling or flat iron. I love the scent of the Smoothing Shine Serum. It has a very light, floral fragrance that is really pleasant and it left my hair feeling very soft and smooth after I blow dried it. It's also very light and didn't weigh my hair down at all. I have fairly limp hair so that is really important when I'm styling.

In my area, I can find this at Walgreens for about $11.00. You really only need a little bit of it when you do your hair so it lasts quite a while. If you're battling split ends, I definitely recommend you try Nexxus Pro-Mend Split End Binding Smoothing Shine Serum.

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Tips from Celebrity Stylist Jessica Tingley & Aveeno Active Naturals #Free Sample

Aveeno's Active Naturals line of products harness the power of nature and science for beautifully healthy looking hair.  Aveeno Active Naturals hair care products include the Pure Renewal line and the Nourish & Strengthen line. Pure Renewal is a sulfate free line of products that refresh and rebalance your hair for healthy manageability.  The Nourish & Strengthen line is proven to nourish dry, damaged hair as it repairs and fortifies to help prevent breakage.

Here are a few styling tips from Celebrity Hair Stylist, Jessica Tingley:

• Never roughly dry hair with a towel. Always gently blot excess water.
• Don't rip through tangles from the top down. Start combing at the bottom and work your way up until the knot is free.
• Never brush out tangles on wet hair. Use a wide-tooth comb instead.

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I'm really enjoying the Aveeno Active Naturals shampoo and conditioner.  The Pure Renewal line is my favorite because it's sulfate free and does a wonderful job at keeping my hair manageable. I love the fresh, clean scent as well. Aveeno products can be purchased at a variety of retailers including Walmart and Target.

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Let Nexxus Pro-Mend and Frizz Defy help you!

If there is one fashion challenge that I struggle with continuously, it's my hair.  Sometimes it seems like every day is a bad hair day.  My hair is very fine and lacks body.  Because of that, I blow dry it every day and add styling products to give it lift and shape.  Constant use of the blow dryer can really damage your hair especially when your hair is already fine and thin to begin with.  It also dries out your hair and causes split ends which further leads to the whole bad hair day problem.

Nexxus Salon Hair Care offers a line of hair products called Pro-Mend that help repair the split ends often caused by blow drying your hair.  The line includes:

· Nexxus ProMend Split End Binding Bodifying Mousse
Provides gorgeous volume and gives hair fullness and control while binding up to 84% of split ends back together with continued use.

· Nexxus ProMend Split End Binding Curl Defining Crème Gel
Provides hair with springy, lively curls while repairing up to 87% of split ends with continued use.

· Nexxus ProMend Split End Binding Smoothing Shine Serum
Repairs up to 86% of split and damaged ends with continued use to create smooth styles with incredible shine.

· Nexxus ProMend Split End Binding Straightening Lotion
Repairs up to 78% of split and damaged ends, with continued use, for a sleek, freshly-cut look that stays straight all day.

For those that also suffer from frizzy hair, they offer a line of hair care products called Frizz Defy that provides protection from frizzy hair.  The line includes:

· Nexxus Frizz Defy Frizz Protection Shampoo
Prepares hair for effective conditioning and frizz reduction by priming damaged areas for even conditioner coverage along the hair shaft.

· Nexxus Frizz Defy Frizz Protection Conditioner
Works with Frizz Defy Frizz Protection Shampoo to evenly coat hair for effective hydration and frizz reduction.

· Nexxus Frizz Defy Frizz Protection Styling Crème
Helps create smooth styles with moisturizing ingredients that protect hair from the drying effects of heat appliances for a polished look that lasts.

· Nexxus Frizz Defy Frizz Protection Leave-in Oil Shine Treatment
Delivers uninterrupted, smooth hair with liquid movement.

· Nexxus Frizz Defy Frizz Protection Hair Spray
Resists humidity to control frizz all day long while providing natural body and bounce that you can comb through.

I'm very impressed with these products. Of course, they from Nexxus so I really shouldn't be surprised. I have trusted their hair care products for years and they've never let me down. Have you tried the new Nexxus  hair care products yet?

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Z Mei Skin Therapy System

As I was putting my make up on this morning, I glanced in the mirror and really wished that I had spent more time when I was younger taking good care of my skin. I didn't worry about sun exposure and thought nothing about washing my face with whatever bar of soap happened to be handy. Toning and moisturizing weren't things that I ever gave a second thought to. For years this system, or lack of system, worked well for me.

Once I had my first child, I started noticing some subtle changes to my skin and hair. I shrugged it off and didn't pay much attention to it until my middle thirties when those tiny little lines started appearing around my eyes. As I entered my forties, my skin lost that fresh look it used to have and I began to see more of an uneven tone to my skin. I had puffy circles under my eyes and more fine lines appeared.

Make up covers up the damage but it doesn't repair it. Z Mei isn't a cover up. It actually helps create a lasting change in the overall appearance of your skin. It rejuvenates your skin at the deepest level and combines modern technology with more than 2,000 of Oriental natural healing. The Z Mei Skin Therapy System helps destroy harmful topical bacteria, leaves pores clean and unclogged, exfoliates dead skin cells, nourishes and promotes repair to damaged tissue and rejuvenates tired skin.

The Z Mei Skin Therapy System includes a Purifying Facial Cleanser, Exfoliating Scrub, Balancing toner, Replenishing Daily Moisturizer, Regenerating Night Treatment, Correcting Eye Serum, Intensive Repair Therapy for Hands, Retoning Hand & Body Moisture Therapy, Nourishing & Revitalizing Shampoo and Hair Repair & Strengthening Conditioner.
 
I'm really enjoying the products by Z Mei.  They're very gentle on my skin and  I love the fresh, herbal scent they have.  The shampoo and conditioner left my hair feeling healthy without a build up.   I noticed it was much more manageable and very soft after only a few uses.  My hair tends to be slightly damaged from heat and coloring so it's not always easy to find hair products that work well for me. Using all of the products in the skin care system was very relaxing for me.  I was able to take a few minutes out of each day to pamper myself by following a routine that will help my skin and hair look the best they can.

I also appreciate that Z Mei products are very affordable compared to comparable high end products.  You can get all eight pieces of this system for less than $100!  That is only about $12 each.  That's more than I pay for similar items of drug store quality let alone spa quality skin care and hair care products. They offer free shipping and a bottom of the jar guarantee too! What do you have to lose?

Z Mei products can be purchased directly from their website or on Amazon.

My thanks to the sponsor for allowing me to review these products.

As required by the FTC: I received a product sample in order to write my review.  I received no monetary compensation.  All opinions expressed are mine and mine alone.

Review & Get $3 off L'Oreal Sublime Mousse with this coupon

When I was younger, I thought that gray hair was for *old people* and I thought I'd be in my fifties before I ever found a gray hair on my head. Unfortunately, I'm one of those people who found her first gray hair at a much younger age! I was twenty-seven when I found my first gray hair - after the birth of my first child. I was horrified. How could I possibly have a gray hair this young?

It was at that point that I made my first appointment with the hair salon to have my hair highlighted and it's a pretty much bi-monthly appointment that I continue to make. The gray hairs didn't stop at one and I remain firm in my resolve not to have gray hair. Now I just help hide it a bit more.

To be honest, I never considered coloring my hair at home. I worried that the color would look fake or I'd end up with green hair or something. I worried that it would be a huge mess. I worried that the fumes from the ammonia would be unbearable. I resigned myself to paying $80 every couple months to cover up my gray but the madness has to stop! With the economy the way it is, I decided I would try to color my hair at home.


 I wanted something easy to apply that would leave my hair healthy, shiny and natural looking. I did a lot of research and chose L'Oreal Paris Sublime Mousse. I went with L'Oreal because it's a company that's been around for a long time and I've tried a number of their shampoos and styling products in the past and always been pleased with the quality.

I went with the Sublime Mousse because it looked easy to use and offered a shade near what I wanted which was #70 Pure Dark Blonde. Basically, you just massage in the mousse like you would shampoo. You don't have to part your hair or separate parts of your hair or do anything difficult at all.

Wearing the included gloves, you add the colorant to the bottle and screw on the foaming pump. You rotate gently to mix it up. Your hair needs to be dry, untangled and unwashed so I did it before bed. You put the mousse in your hand using the pump and spread it throughout your hair starting at the top. Saturate your hair completely and leave it on for 30 minutes. Then still wearing the gloves, you add a little warm water to your hair and lather it through your hair. Then rinse till the water runs clear. After that, you saturate your hair with the enclosed conditioner and leave it on for two or three minutes before rinsing your hair with warm water. You style and dry as usual and you're done.

I have to say this was extremely easy to do and I am totally happy with the results.  I may choose a slightly lighter shade next time although Marty loves this color. The solution has a slightly fruity scent to it instead of the horrible ammonia scent I was expecting and it was so easy to do with more than enough solution!  I plan on doing this again the next time I notice my gray hair shining through.  I love the shine the color has and I can even see natural looking highlights in it. It's so much more affordable than a trip to the salon! 

If you'd like to try it yourself, make sure you get your $3 off coupon! Check out this cool video and see how easy it is!

Disclosure: A free review sample of this product was provided by L’Oréal Paris via Glam Media