3 easy steps to Amp Up Your Style & win with TRESemmé for the VMAs

Posted on July 24, 2014 by BeautyFrosting

I just used these 3 products from TRESemmé to attempt to get some va-va-voom volume into my fine hair and, y’all, it worked. And all in under 15 minutes. Here’s how.

I was so excited about the level of volume I achieved, I cut off the last few words of the video which were, “And this my friends…is what happens.” Cue Olivia Newton-John’s “Magic” right now, folks.

Speaking of music, I’m no rockstar…at least not outside of my shower but TRESemmé sure can make me feel like one. Oh, you know that TRESemmé. She’s always got totally delightful, doable DIY hair tutorials and giveaways for all. And when the VMAs roll around, her spirit of sharing only doubles with rocking out the tutorials for all of us.

TRESemmé invites you to amp up your VMA style with one of her five looks that are red carpet-ready. Check out THESE 5 tutorials on how to achieve a pumped up pony, a super sleek look, rock ‘n roll waves, full blown volume and shine like a star. Watch the videos for a coupon for $1.75 off TRESemmé at Walmart.

Get $1.75 off TRESemmé products!

While watching the 2014 VMAs on August 24th post your VMA style and show how you amp up your style using the hashtag #ampupyourstyle for your chance to win TRESemmé samples.

Once you have your look, enter to win a chance to attend the 2015 VMAs for you and a friend! Enter by clicking here:
Tresemme VMA – Beauty Frosting

Rock it out.

xoxo,

BF Asks: Which look are you gonna try? My full blown volume, a pumped up pony, a super sleek look, rock ‘n roll waves or shine like a star?

*This is a sponsored post by Lunchbox Media. While products or compensation were provided, the words and opinions are all my own.

Real Volume. Real Beauty. Real Serious: Dove Oxygen Moisture haircare

Posted on June 6, 2014 by BeautyFrosting

Here’s a little secret. When you’re a beauty blogger, you try LOTS of products. Lots and LOTS and LOOOOOOTS of products. You know how you know which products make your favorites? When you use them over and over again even with thousands of products sitting around and when you go out and buy ‘em yourself.

That is exactly the case with my new hair cocktail for a comely coif: Dove Oxygen Moisture Shampoo ($4.98), Dove Oxygen Moisture Conditioner ($4.98) and Dove Oxygen Moisture Leave-In Foam ($5.98).

A Perfect Cocktail For A Comely Coif: Dove Oxygen Moisture Shampoo, Conditioner and Leave-In Foam

I’ve always been a fan of Dove and their Real Beauty campaign so I really wanted to like these products but still, I started with no expectations. After all, these products are a steal at under $6 each at Walmart! What could they really do for my hair?
Well, they did a lot. Let’s start with the shampoo and conditioner.

Real Volume. Real Beauty. Real Serious: Dove Oxygen Moisture Shampoo & Dove Oxygen Moistue Conditioner

Dove Oxygen Moisture Shampoo ($4.98) & Dove Oxygen Moisture Conditioner ($4.98): Made with Oxyfusion Technology, these products say they add moisture and shine to hair. And boy, do they! I’ll be honest. At first, I was a little worried. A little of the shampoo went a long way and it felt so moisturizing that I thought there was no way my fine hair would take it. But this surprised me! Even though it’s super moisturizing and conditioning-feeling in your hand, it rinses clean away leaving no residue or heaviness. I promise.

I found a fave coif cocktail in Dove Oxygen Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner!

Next, I applied the Dove Oxygen Moisture Leave-In Foam ($5.98), prior to blowdrying, concentrating on my roots. It claimed to increase hair volume by 95%. And it did, it did!! Really. Seriously. About a 100% increase in my opinion because I didn’t have to use velcro rollers at my roots for once. Hallelujah!

A little Kelly Kapowski but who cares. Volume, people. Volume. Hallelujah!

I wanted to give you guys authentic results so I only spent 10 minutes on my blowdry (because I know how busy we all are) and was wowed by the results. One trick? I blowdried my hair upside down – as I always do. I couldn’t believe the volume, body and fullness that my hair had. Sadly, that doesn’t happen every day so it’s kinda nice knowing that now it can.

Happy hair. Happy Girl. Thanks, Dove!

As if learning about these pretty products isn’t enough, they also have a great promotion where you can watch a Dove 2 Hair Stories video and save $1.50 off Dove products at Walmart! Check it out.
And, seriously, guys. If you want mega volume without the mega prices, check this line out. You’ll be glad you did.
I sure am.

xoxo,
BF

BF Asks: Like my blowing my hair upside down trick, do you have any hairstyling tricks? If so, I’d love to try ‘em!

*This is a sponsored post by Lunchbox Media. I pick which sponsored posts I participate in very carefully – only products I truly love. While products or compensation were provided, the words and opinions are all my own. And I am always, always honest because I know how valuable your money and time are.*

In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Shampoo Anti-Oil Astringent Cleanser

Posted on May 7, 2013 by BeautyFrosting

I am a BIG fan of having shiny, clean, healthy hair but I am NOT a big fan of excess oils that leave me needing to wash again the next day. See, I try to limit my hair-washing to 2-3 times/week so that my scalp and hair can be as healthy as possible.

Lucky for me, I discovered Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Shampoo Anti-Oil Astringent Cleanser ($55).

Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Shampoo Anti-Oil Astringent Cleanser ($55)

Formulated with YuZu Citrus, this potion deep cleanses with high astringent power removing oil and buildup from scalp and hair. And not just a surface cleanser, Shu‘s shampoo gets to the root and rebalances sebaceous glands to slow future oil production.

While many deep cleansers strip hair leaving it brittle and dry, this guy leaves hair shiny, moisturized, full and airy – everything you want! Yet it’s silicon and paraben free so you have none of the stuff you don’t want.

An added bonus? The scent helps concentration and lifts spirits in the morning and relaxes in the evening.

Plus, the sea glass-hued blue bottle looks great in my shower!

But all of that still doesn’t beat the way Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Shampoo Anti-Oil Astringent Cleanser makes my hair feel and look!

Gorgeous hair thanks to Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Shampoo Anti-Oil Astringent Cleanser ($55)

xoxo,
BF

BF Asks: What’s your biggest concern when it comes to your hair?

Whatcha Watchin’ Wednesday? The Carrie Diaries & V05 Herbal Escapes Kiwi Lime Squeeze Clarifying Shampoo and Conditioner

Posted on January 16, 2013 by BeautyFrosting

While watching CW’s The Carrie Diaries a few nights ago, I was left not only missing Charlotte, Samantha and Miranda…

but also the 80s!

It was so fun being taken back on a magic carpet ride to 1984.

So when I took a shower that morning after viewing this fun new series on the elliptical, I was craving some 80s love.

Enter V05 Herbal Escapes Kiwi Lime Squeeze Clarifying Shampoo and Conditioner.

While the name might remind you of a bad experience with Bartles & James wine coolers (or a good one), the scent leaves you craving a fresh kiwi.

And the clarifying shampoo and conditioner really do the job they set out to do.

I had a keratin treatment not so long ago and my hair would just not rinse clean.

But V05 Herbal Escapes Kiwi Lime Squeeze Clarifying Shampoo and Conditioner fulfilled its promise, leaving my hair clean, clarified, bouncy, voluminous and shiny – without drying it out!

While some 80s products & trends should never return, here’s an 80s staple – V05, that you should definitely return to.

And with prices that make you feel like you’re in the 80s, you can be whoever you are – Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte or Miranda…just like that – with bouncy, voluminous locks!

xoxo,

BF Asks: What product do you most miss from the 80s? And, of course, which Sex & The City character are you?