Ace of the Face: HAIR

Up or down? Or half down or up? Straight? Curled? Wavy?

Styling hair is so much fun...but sometimes, a real pain in the neck. But here is the list of AFFORDABLE products that do amazing wonders to your hair...and make you life...just a tad bit easier.

SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER - NORMAL HAIR

Suave Shampoo & Conditioner- Rosemary and Mint

This is the bargain version of Aveda's Rosemary and Mint. And it works! Just for a regular clean...this is perfect..and it leaves your hair with a touch of natural rosemary, which gives it a nice, pleasant smell.

SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER- FINE HAIR

Pantene Pro-V Flat to Volume Shampoo & Conditioner

My friend, Jane has flat, fine hair; and recently she had va va boom volume. So I asked her the other day, and she told me all about this shampoo and conditoner, and told me she could never live without it.

Also, Allure has also picked this! (:

SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER- DRY HAIR

Organix Coconut Milk Shampoo & Conditioner

This is a really really really good natural shampoo for dry hair. Sometimes, dry hair is rather damaged too. So this coconut milk shampoo and conditioner, is going to immensely hydrate your hair, gently.

SHAMPOO - COLOR TREATED HAIR

Dove Advanced Color Care Shampoo

I had dyed my hair a nice brunette when I was in middle school ( it was fun!), and I liked it so much that I wanted a really nice shampoo to get really good care of it. And I went searching for lot...and then I found this. This shampoo really is the complete package...and it feels like a salon shampoo....minus the price. ( my hair is a really dark brown/black)

MASK - DRY HAIR

Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask

I love this so so so so so much! If your hair is damaged of all that straightening or heat products...then this is it. This revives dry hair, and it's also effective for color treated hair. If you have really dry hair, try doing this once a week. If not, then try this once in 2 weeks, or on month.

HOME COLOR - single process

Clariol Nice 'n Easy Perfect 10

This is the perfect home coloring system. This is also the one that Allure has chosen(: I really like this too, because it's just 3 steps...and it can be done under 15 minutes. The instructions are clear and the color is rich too.

HOME COLOR - HIGHLIGHTING KIT

Loreal Touch on Highlights

This highlighting system has given me easy, simple highlights. (this is the one Allure has chosen also) . it's simple, and it looks like you spend $500 on your highlights!

VOLUMIZING MOUSSE

Herbal Essences Body Envy Mousse

I use this every weekend to get volume hair! This seriously works wonders! When your using mousse, just remember to put it on your ROOTS; because that is where volume is most effective. Here you go! great hair with volume!

VOLUMIZING MOUSSE

Garnier XXL thickening mousse

Mmmm...this mousse is the wonder for hair! Just put some on damp hair, blowdry it. And there you go....va va boom volume!

ANTI FRIZZ STYLING PRODUCT

Tresemme Smooth and Silky Anti - Frizz Secret Creme

Great creme secret! Just take a quarter size in your hand, and sleek it on your hair. Smooth, sleek, sexy hair....without the frizz!

MEGA HOLD HAIRSPRAY

Aussie Mega Hold Hairspray

Got a updo that you crave? But your scared everything is gonna come apart? No worries! Now, Aussie is gonna take care of that. It has a great scent, so you got your locks in place, and you have great smelling hair!

HEAT PROTECTANT

Tresemme thermal creations heat tamer protective spray

Now you can easily protect your hair, and get away with heat. This is a nice spray, and it doesn't let heat damage your hair! Woo...finally! And this spray has also gotten many great reviews!

SHINE

Suave Vibrant Shine Spray

Something affordable, and really does work. This is it! just hold it about 6 inches from your hair, and spray!

DRY SHAMPOO

Psst

Love at first try. There are a lot of dry shampoos out there...but this is love. It's so great...it gets rid of greasy hair AND adds texture and volume right away. It looks as if you just had a shower.

So that's it!

I hope this helps you guys finding YOUR perfect hair solutions!

Here are some links:

Allure's Best of Beauty List (hair) the one that inspired me(:

http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/best-of-beauty/2010/best_of_beauty_hair#slide=1

Ace of the Face:

http://tsorain.blogspot.com/p/ace-of-face.html

Intro to the Ace of the Face:

http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2011/04/cheap-guide-to-allures-best-of-beauty.html

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MY Ace of the Face: Skin Care

This is my pretty little version of Allure's Best of Beauty List. (I've been inspired! oooooh!) So first, here we go is SKIN CARE.

I'm working on putting all this on a nice video/slideshow and maybe even put it on youtube(:

My most amazing friend, Lauren, has oily skin, and deals with tons of acne. I told her about this 'project' and she was more than happy to help. So we made a "deal", she makes the reviews and tells you guys about the products that deal with OILY skin, and I make the reviews with DRY and NORMAL skin. So there ya go!(: And Thank thank thank you you you Lauren!

Cleanser

NORMAL SKIN

Olay Foaming Face Wash--Normal Skin

This was a really nice cleanser that I tried in the past. It's really gentle, and it doesn't leave skin all dry. Yet, it doesn't have any oil conditioners so no oils are going to mess with your skin.

Cleanser

Oily Skin

Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser

Neutrogena's products are mostly designed for oily skin people. This cleanser cleanses deep, getting any dirt and makeup out. The main thing I love about it, is that it doesn't leave any pore clogging residue.

Cleanser

Dry Skin

Dove Gentle Exfoliating Foaming Facial Cleanser

Dove has been my holy grail for years. I have super dry and sensitive skin. What makes Dove a good choice for dry skin, is that they include moisturizing LOTION in their cleansers. This makes it much more hydrating and makes it much more effective against dry skin.

Cleanser

Sensitive Skin (no matter if you have oily or dry)

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser For All Skin types

This is still the classic gold for any type of skin type. It removes makeup well, and it's probably the most gentle yet effective formula I've ever seen.

Cleansing Wipes

Ponds Evening Soothe

This is also the one that Allure has chosen. And they are truly great wipes. They smell AMAZING, and they take away a good amount of makeup with a swipe. You can put these anywhere, by your bedside, your purse, your gym bag...anywhere. Whenever you feel like refreshing your skin without all the work...pop one of these out and ta da!

P.S. If you have oily skin, or you come home from a hard workout, then try Neutrogena Deep Clean SPORT wipes

Facial Moisturizer

Normal Skin

Olay Complete SPF 30 Defense Daily UV Moisturizer -- Sensitive Skin

This moisturizer does mention that it is for sensitive skin. NOT! Any skin type can use this. It doesn't irrate skin, and it provides the SPF 30 that you want. It has important vitamins that refresh skin; Vitamin E (which adds radiance) B3 and Pro vitamin B5. And it's really lightweight

Facial Moisturizer

Oily Skin

Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 35

Mmm..I can't tell you how amazing this moisturizer is. It has SPF 35, which takes care of the SPF. It's oil free, so no more oils clog your pores. Simple, classic...but very effective.

If you have combination oily skin, then try Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture-- combination skin

Facial Moisturizer

Dry Skin

Cetaphil DailyAdvance ultra hydrating lotion

Got dry skin? Cetaphil can fix that. Cetaphil is great for dry and (sensitive) skin. This moisturizer is freaking amazing, moisturizes intensively and it seems to hydrate FOREVER.

Got even more dry skin? Try Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair (my personal favorite)

Scrub

Queen Helene oatmeal 'n honey natural facial scrub

This one isn't too popular, but it's got it's bang for it's buck. It leaves skin amazingly soft, and it leaves skin fresh and clean. The nice honey puts amazing moisture in your skin and the oatmeal calms and soothes your skin.

P.S. Another great one is by Burt Bees Citrus Facial Scrub

Peel

Olay Regenerist Microdermabrasion & Peel System

I got really impressed with this product. It's a two in one, so you get both jobs done. It's a bit expensive for drug store wise, but it's really worth it. Just follow the directions, and you got glowing skin!

Facial Mask

Oily Skin

I'm going to be completely honest with you guys. Facial Masks out there are meant for every skin type. So I haven't used any specific ones out there, but I do have a pretty good homemade facial.

Strawberry and yogurt facial mask- just mush 4-5 strawberries, mix with yogurt and apply for about 15-20 minutes

Try bananas and a bit of honey. And try out an aspirin mask!

Facial Mask

Dry Skin

Another homemade mask:

Olive oil, honey and sugar scrub!(:

Try yogurt and honey also

Facial Mask:

EVERYONE!!

Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque

This is my most favoriteeeeeee mask in the whole wide world! It leaves my skin so tingly and minty, and it dries up any zits and pimples(: I loveeee it!! And it's sooo budget friendly

Zit Zapper

ELF Zit zapper

Just dab some at night, and by next morning, they are reduced oh so much. And it's only a buck!

Here's the review/link: http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2011/03/best-products-that-elf-has.html

And a DIY NATURAL zit zapper:

Just take some yeast and some lemon juice. Mix them together, and take a cotton swab. Then apply it on your zit/blemish. and ta da!

Here are some links:

Allure's Best of Beauty List (Skin Care) that has inspired me:

http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/best-of-beauty/2010/best_of_beauty_skin#slide=1

Ace of the Face:

http://tsorain.blogspot.com/p/ace-of-face.html

Intro to Ace of the Face:

http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2011/04/cheap-guide-to-allures-best-of-beauty.html

Hopefully that is all of your skin care things! And if you have any more suggestions, please email them to tsorain@gmail.com so I can add them!

(: