Why Every Beauty Girl Trusts Her Locks to Revlon Hair Tools

This post was sponsored by Revlon Hair Tools as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

Hi lovelies,

Now that fall is officially upon us, I like to change up my look for the new season. I’ve started wearing my hair with loose, wavy curls and I make sure to keep it hydrated and moisturized now that the weather is a bit more dry and windy. 

That’s why I was so excited to use Revlon Hair Tools, all of which are available at Target. The Pro Collection Laser Brilliance Shine Styler, is an innovative and new styler that leaves my locks with a natural shine and bounce due to its Infrared Heat Technology. The diffuser attachment works best when I want to wear my hair curly and the ceramic hair dryer causes less hair damage, which is super important to me in the cooler months. 

Step 1: Take a section of your wet hair and lightly twist 

Step 2: Place the twisted section of your wet hair and gently place it on the diffuser 

Step 3: Turn on the diffuser and let it work its magic to create voluminous curls 

Step 4: Repeat as needed until hair is dry and curled as desired. 

Final soft waves and curls thanks to the diffuser:

Another way that I make sure that my hair stays healthy is by using the Revlon Rose Gold Professional Brush Line; my go-to tool is the Rose Gold Porcupine Round Brush. Its IONIC TECHNOLOGY® Infused bristles dries my hair at a faster pace which causes less frizz and keeps moisture in for smoother hair. I love being able to save time doing my hair because I then have more to prep for the rest of my day or get ready if I’m going out at night.   

When I want to add a bit of low-key bling to my hairstyle, I opt to wear the easy-to-use Revlon Double Grip Clips that comes in a pack of six. The comb teeth and grip dots keeps my hair out of my face, so I wear them when I’m doing my nighttime skincare routine as they are a great way to keep my hair in place when I’m applying my skincare products.

I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m looking forward to seeing what the One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizing Styler can do. It’s used to get sleek blowouts with just one step and its oval brush designs works best to add volumes and shine your hairstyle. It looks awesome and can also be found at Target! 

Are you getting gorgeous this fall season with Revlon Hair Tools? Do you like my finished look? 

Why Every Beauty Girl Trusts Her Hair to Phytomillesime

Hi lovelies,

Summer is the time to lighten up! That’s why I recently lightened up my signature dark locks and opted for a refreshed and updated look by going blonde with a stylish ombré hairstyle, and I have to admit, going lighter never felt so good!

Luckily for me, there’s the new innovative and break-through PHYTOMILLESIME collection to keep my new blonde locks looking fresh and healthy all summer long.

The new collection, launched by the iconic haircare line, Phyto, features four cutting-edge and 100% plant-based ingredients that trap color in its place to protect your color-treated locks from fading and discoloration. The new collection also strengthens and enhances your new hair color.

Get the full beauty scoop below!

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UNLOCK THE SECRETS TO GREAT COLOR-TREATED HAIRCARE

Color Locker Pre-Shampoo:
Designed for color-treated and highlighted hair. With its unique gel-in-oil texture, this innovative pre- shampoo restores the hairs protective shield before shampoo and prevents color from washing out. Its specific active ingredient, the Color Locker Complex, locks in color at the heart of the hair fiber. 

Color-Enhancing Shampoo:
This shampoos sulfate-free delicate foam cleanses the scalp and hair while protecting against color fading. The Edelweiss Flower acts as a powerful antioxidant while soothing the scalp and softening the hair. 

Color-Enhancing Mask:
Designed for color-treated and highlighted hair. Enriched with Argan butter, this color-enhancing mask nourishes and restores the integrity of the hair fiber that is weakened by coloring. With its color-enhancing action, it prolongs color intensity and magnifies its shine. 

Color Protecting Mist:
The Color protecting mist is the perfect mist when styling and touch-up styling for color-treated and highlighted hair. It protects and locks the hair color, boosts shine and adds frizz-free texture and style to the hair in a single gesture. 

The Polymer Shield forms a protective film on the surface of hair and preserves the hydration of the fiber, preventing the loss of pigments. The Sunflower Extract acts a natural photoprotector shield by neutralizing free radicals generated by UVA and UVB rays and provides a maintaining of the barrier function of the cuticle.

*Product descriptions courtesy of Phyto.com

The Beauty Blogger Holiday Gift Guide

Hi lovelies,

It's that time of the year again! Time for amazing sales and deals on our favorite beauty, hair, and skin care products.

But if you don't have the time to search the internet for Cyber Monday and holiday deals, then don't fret my lovelies, I've got you covered.  

Just click on the image for an easy way to treat your self and your loved ones!

Shop my Beauty Blogger Holiday Gift Guide below!

Product Name: all is smooth, all is bright
4 oz microdelivery wash, 1 oz purity pore extractor mask, 0.5oz renewed hope in a jar moisturizer

Description: all is smooth, all is bright! this complete pore-perfecting regimen gently resurfaces, retexturizes and refreshes, revealing a softer, smoother complexion with less-visible pores, and infuses skin with all-day hydration and glow. set includes the microdelivery exfoliating facial wash 4 oz.; purity made simple pore extractor exfoliating clay mask 1 oz. and renewed hope in a jar refreshing & refining moisturizer 0.5 oz., wrapped in holiday style and ready for gifting.

Price: $34

Where to buy: www.philosophy.com

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Product Name: JuvaLips
Description: The JuvaLips Original is the most effective lip plumper device on the market. It is compact, easy to use, and safe. Your purchase comes with everything you need for gorgeous lips including:

·         JuvaLips Original lip plumper device

·         Removable mouthpiece

·         Microfiber carrying bag

·         Two AAA batteries

Price: $129.95
Where to buy: www.myjuvalips.com

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Product Name: amazing grace holiday set

8 oz shampoo, bath & shower gel, 8 oz firming body emulsion and 2 oz eau de toilette

 Description: an amazing gift set for your favorite lady. celebrate her special day with this graceful indulgence, featuring the amazingly clean, beautifully feminine fragrance of amazing grace. welcoming bergamot to greet the senses, irresistibly soft, clean muguet blossoms and lasting musk with its classic beauty.

Price: $57

Where to buy: www.philosophy.com

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Product Name: Joico K-Pak Holiday Trio W/Gift Tote 3-pc. Value Set - 24.9 oz.
Description: Damaged hair’s hero
K-Pak Shampoo 10.1oz, K-Pak Conditioner 10.1oz, K-Pak Reconstructor 5.1oz
Price:  $33.99
Where to buy: www.jcpenney.com

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The Mane Choice x Sevyn Streeter

Hi lovelies,

Last week I got to brunch it up with a few awesome and influential ladies. Get the full scoop below! 

The Mane Choice X Sevyn Streeter

Recording Artist Sevyn Streeter and CEO & Founder of The Mane Choice Haircare Courtney Adeleye hosted a “Boss Up Brunch” at SUR Restaurant on Friday. Courtney & Sevyn teamed up to host an afternoon of female boss empowerment, where leaders across many different industries gathered to network, enjoy the festivities and celebrate Courtney and Sevyn’s latest projects – The Mane Choice’s rollout of the Ancient Egyptian collection in Sally Beauty, and the first look of Sevyn’s highly anticipated album, Girl Disrupted, out July 7. Both women were excited to share their latest work with a group of strong, influential females who are dedicated to making waves in their industries.

Celebrities and female “boss ladies” such as Estelle, Eva Pigford, Laura Govan, Miss Diddy and Malaysia were in attendance. They all enjoyed delicious food and cocktails and participated in the many activities including belly dancing, flower crown making, henna tattoos, selfie mirrors and more.

Atlantic Records artist Sevyn Streeter is set to release her debut album GIRL DISRUPTED on July 7, a gift to her fans for HER birthday. The album will include recently released tracks- “My Love for You” and "Fallen” feat. Ty Dolla $ign & Cam Wallace.  This release will also include chart topping features such as August Alsina, Dave East, Dej Loaf and more.

The premise of GIRL DISRUPTED is centered on a message every young woman can relate to, the journey from a young naïve girl to a grown woman. “This important time in each woman’s life forces them to take ownership of their past in order to become the most true version of themselves,” says Sevyn.

3 Benefits of Using Cleansing Conditioners

Hi lovelies,

Keeping hair healthy is a cornerstone of maintaining the vitality that makes a person look beautiful. Achieving healthy hair, however, is a challenge that requires continued effort and using the right hair products. Utilizing a good conditioner, such as WEN by Chaz, can help to keep hair healthy, moisturized, and looking its best.

1. Repairs Damaged Hair
Hair can become damaged naturally or as a consequence of a cosmetic routine. Hair straightening is a common source of damaged hair because the heat of a flat iron can lead to split ends. Moreover, flat irons can also evaporate moisture from hair, and this can cause hair to look frayed and unhealthy. Conditioner can repair damaged hair by replenishing the moisture that gives hair a healthy look. Hair that has become damaged can generally be repaired with only a few applications of conditioner.

2. Minimal Foam
When people use conditioner for the first time, they are often surprised by how it has little or no foam. Although the lack of foam may appear strange, the reality is that eliminating foam makes conditioner healthier since, thus, it does not contain sulfates. Ordinarily, sulfates are the agents that cause soap to create foam, and, unfortunately, sulfates are not natural and generally unhealthy for hair. Sulfates can also cause damage to the scalp and even cause breakouts on a person's face. The elimination of foam, therefore, is one of the primary benefits of using a conditioner instead of an ordinary shampoo.

3. Works Well with Hair Dye
Hair dye is a problem for people seeking to keep their hair healthy because dyes can cause severe hair damage. Since conditioner can help to replenish the nutrients needed to keep hair healthy, conditioner users will see their hair looking healthy again faster than individuals who use ordinary shampoo. Moreover, conditioner is less harsh, so it is less likely to cause hair dyes to fade over time. Keeping hair dyes intact also means that conditioner users will not have to dye their hair as often, and this can also lead to healthier hair in the long run. In general, people who use hair dye should always wash their hair with conditioner to keep their hair as healthy as possible.

WEN Hair Care
WEN by Chaz is a leading product in women's hair care that can help to keep hair healthy in a wide variety of situations. People who use WEN by Chaz enjoy the benefits of a premium conditioner that is designed to repair damaged hair and keep it looking healthy. WEN by Chaz is perfect for people who like to wash their hair every day because it replenishes the hair oils that ordinary shampoo removes. Although eliminating oils is important for healthy hair, this can make hair appear worse when moisture is not replaced. WEN by Chaz replaces hair oil with a healthy agent designed to make hair look its best. 

Visit https://www.facebook.com/WENhaircare/ for more information. 

Tested on Film Stars, Not on Animals: Tara Smith Haircare

Hi lovelies,

After spending hours on the beach in the sun, dipping in and out the pool, and flat-ironing my hair for nights out in the summer heat, one thing that’s always on my mind is how to keep my hairstyle looking fresh and healthy during the hot summer months and always being on-the-go.

Luckily for me, U.K. celebrity hairstylist, Tara Smith, is launching her award-winning haircare line here in the U.S this summer. Her clients have included some of my favorite actors from Demi Moore, Rosario Dawson, Marisa Tomei, to Gerald Butler.

The exclusive 12-product line is infused with Performance Botanical Technology and what makes her line truly different from the rest, other than leaving your hair healthy, strong, and glowing, but all of her products are toxin-free, gluten-free, and 100% vegan. If you want nourished hair from root to tip, then check out the full line here.

Tara’s personal mantra is, “Be kind, be beautiful, be healthy,” and it shines through in all of her products that are environmentally friendly and non-harmful to your hair and is safe enough for everyday use. Speaking of shine, my favorite product from her high-performance collection is the Shining Moment Glosser, which leaves my hair leaves my hair with a natural glisten and soft to the touch. What I also love about the collection is that the line is complete with styling products for every hair style and shampoos and conditioners for all hair types.

Tara is a free-spirit and her caring nature is shown through the beautiful packaging of her 12-product line that features a signature bird and her new collection is made in the USA. For an insider look into the celebrity stylist imaginative and creative mind, check out my interview with Tara below:

Interview with celebrity hairstylist, Tara Smith:

Candy Washington: What are your style secrets for achieving the perfect summer beach hair?
Tara Smith: Beachy waves are always in during the summer and are such an easy, fresh and natural look.

To achieve, 1. Shampoo and condition (I like TARA SMITH GORGEOUSLY GENTLE) to prep and properly hydrate hair. Use a wide tooth comb to get out any tangles. 2. Apply an anti-frizz serum – the miraculous TARA SMITH BASE COAT SERUM is perfect for this, to set the stage for the look. 3. Finger curl the hair, starting from the front and going completely all around your hair. 4. Let hair air dry. 5. Finish any pieces that still look like they need more bend with the light touch of a curling iron.

CW: How can we play summer trends in beauty with our hairstyles?
TS:So many of my celebrity clients ask this same question, for their down time and personal lives. My favorite trends include loose knots or slicking back the hair in true rock n roll fashion, with my TARA SMITH ROCK ON HARD GEL. One thing that everyone can do is accessorize – like you do with jewelry, accessorize your hair, from flowered headbands to jeweled head pieces, the sky is the limit to achieve a cool laid back summer look or a super-sexy sparkly look.

CW:  Any advice for aspiring hairstylists?
TS: My advice is to follow your dream and matter to your clients, by caring about how their hair looks AND how it feels. I created TARA SMITH HAIRCARE to both perform AND be good for your hair – because looking good and feeling good shouldn’t be mutually exclusive.

Tara Smith Haircare 12-product line:

• Base Coat Serum - the key product that will instantly change the look and feel of your hair. Powerfully moisturizing, this primer hydrates and smoothes while creating an anti-frizz barrier that lasts between shampoos. Lab and consumer studies show the Base Coat Serum is proven to increase shine by 65% and 100% of women agree their hair had more shine! The product even controlled frizz in 80% humidity for up to 24 hours after use.
  
  
• Shining Moment Glosser - a shine-enhancing finishing spray that diffuses light and fights free radicals to show off your hair’s dimension and color.
  
  
• Rock On Hard Gel - a powerful styling gel for perfect control without the stiffness and flaking of a typical hair gel.
  
  
• Brilliant Thickening Cream - a super lightweight leave in cream that provides instant lift and definition. Lab tested and proven to increase volume by 85% after first application!
  
  
• Root Shampoo & Conditioner - work together to fortify hair at the root to promote volume, shine and strength. Ingredients include Tea Tree Oil and Bamboo Extract.
  
  
• Gorgeously Gentle Shampoo & Conditioner - an everyday Shampoo & Conditioner that gently cleanses and relieves scalp irritation, while locking in moisture and adding strength and luster to dull hair. Ingredients include Chamomile and Aloe Vera.
  
  
• Shine On Shampoo & Conditioner - nourishes and repairs dry, damaged and color-treated tresses, restoring shine and sparkle. Great for hair that needs TLC from constant blowouts or flat ironing. Enriched with Olive Squalene.
  
  
• Working Curls Shampoo & Conditioner - hydrates, enhances softness, tames texture, defines and adds shine to curly hair. Great for Afro/natural hair, as well. Hydrates with Rosemary Extract.

PS: I'll be giving away 3 Tara Smith Haircare products via Instagram, stay tuned for details!

FTC: Sponsored by Coyne PR. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my viewers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising.

WE tv's L.A. Hair Season 4: Get your glam on

Hi lovelies,

So just when you thought you had all of the amazing and super entertaining reality TV you could handle, WE tv is ready to share with you the most dramatic season of L.A. Hair yet!

Don't forget to tune into the season 4 premiere of the hit show on Thursday, July 30th at 10/9c, and if you can't catch it live, be sure to set your DVR because with celebrity stylist Kim Kimble working on-location with her sought-after clients like Zendaya Coleman, Tamar Braxton, Tia Mowry, and more, it's sure to be the most explosive season yet.

But the action doesn't stop there. Things only heat up when celebrity stylist Jonathan Antin convinces Kim that he can take her business and brand to the next level with a wig and extension line and it's like oil and water when a new stylist from Atlanta joins the team. Don't miss out on the hair-raising drama and tune in on Thursday, July 30th, at 10/9c!

Video: Season Four First Look

Is Jonathan Antin going to be Kim’s Friend or Foe? Find out on the new season of LA Hair!

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Want to get the inside scoop early and live-tweet with us during the premiere? Then join is on social media below:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LAHair
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Wetv
Official Hashtag: #LAHair

About L.A. Hair
WE tv's hit series L.A. Hair, following celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble, returns for a fourth season on Thursday, July 30 at 10PM ET/PT. 

This season, Kim continues working with her A-list clientele, taking her brand to a whole new level. She still has lofty plans to expand her business to Atlanta, the hair capital of the world; but that dream gets put on hold when she gets a tempting offer to partner on a wig and extension line from the bad boy of Hollywood Hair, Jonathan Antin. He makes big promises with investor dollars and appearances on QVC, but is this deal too good to be true? Will Jonathan be the ally Kim has been looking for to help expand her brand? Or will he end up her worst enemy as he tries to carve out a piece of Kim’s lucrative business for himself. Also this season, Kim provokes the fury of her sister Leah when she secretly hires a fiery new stylist from Atlanta, who throws the salon into chaos. Partnerships crumble, snitches are revealed, and the shears come out on this dramatic new season! 

In the premiere episode, Kim has an opportunity to style the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul; who is making her first appearance on Fox’s hit series “Empire”. At the same time, Kim gives marching orders to her staff to create unique looks as a pitch for an LA Fashion week event. Terry is appointed the lead, but can he take control of the staff in her absence? And when Jonathan makes a surprise appearance at the salon with a mysterious envelope, all hell breaks loose!

L.A. Hair is produced for WE tv by 3 Ball Entertainment, LLC, and executive produced by JD Roth, Todd A. Nelson, DJ Nurre and Belinda Rungsea. Annabelle McDonald, Angela Molloy, Lauren P. Gellert and Suzanne Murch serve as executive producers for WE tv.

*Although this is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own