Sunday Steal: Fathers Day Special

Looking for the perfect gift for Dad? Well Ulta has a great selection for you! The current circular runs from June 9th until June 29th and has a bonus $5.00 off coupon included on the back cover.


There are several important beauty products for men that I want to let you know about:

Face Wash- I am obsessed with Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel ($32). I started using this in January and my Frankenstein started using it every day as well, that first bottle lasted me about 3 weeks. I now purchase the larger size for $52. This is a soap free foaming gel that has lavender extract and a balm mint that helps smooth and cool the skin. It is not super girly it is just face wash so men can totally jump on board with it. This also includes a free gift with purchase! 

 

Shampoo- I'm pretty sure most men use whatever is in the shower, but they really should be using something that will help them prevent hair loss! In this months circular they feature one of the greatest loss prevention shampoos on the market: Nioxin. Nioxin is best used in a 3 step process and it works out since it is buy 2 get 1 free. Nioxin 1 Scalp Cleanser ($12) is obviously to cleanse the scalp it removes dirt and oils and helps the sooth the scalp without being to harsh on the hair strand. It helps minimize breakage . Nioxin 1 Scalp Therapy  ($15) is to give the hair resilience and leave the hair with shine and luster. Nioxin 1 Scalp Treatment  ($25) which will help clean away pore clogging residue that works against new hair growth. What man doesn't want to prevent hair loss? Seriously?

Hair Styling Products- Ulta Men Shop has a variety of products that are designed just for men. My favorite line American Crew. I prefer using their styling balms on my male clients.Just so you know if you are online shopping this brand is only available in store. But there are a ton of brands that are included in the buy 2 get 1 free special so I am sure you can find one just right for the Dad in your life.

Cologne- Who doesn't like to smell good? Right now Ulta has a TON of mens fragrance specials and most of them include some type of free gift. The best buy I think, is Burberry Brit ($43-$73) or Touch. It smells amazing and comes with a free toiletry bag. On top of that Ulta has either a free cooler or foldable chair with any fragrance purchase of $30 or more! Can you beat that? Even if you bought the cologne for Dad and kept the chair or cooler for you it is a total win win!

 

comes in blue/green combo as well

Well whatever you decide to get for the Dad's you know just make sure you make them feel special. I would like to take a minute to shout out my Dad who is great and always there for me however he has not one hair on his hair so I know I am not getting him shampoo! 

This is one of my favorite pics with my Dad- Me and Frankenstein and my Sister Lauren and her husbands Ken on New Years Night 2011

Hope you all celebrate your Dads, Baby Dads, Husbands, Godfathers, and I can't leave out your Doggy Dad's (I know I won't forget mine)!

Thanks for reading and Stay Beautiful,

Scissor Hands Jill

Coming up this week... the 411 on BB cream and CC cream, Hump Day Hairchat : Layers
and a Super packed Sunday Steals next weekend.

Hump Day Hair Chat: 411 on Keratin Treatments

I LOVE the summer but I hate the frizzy hair that accompanies it. I can't stand styling my hair and getting it just right and then walking out the door to have it pouf out all over the place. This is one of the reasons why I think Mother Nature is really a Father because no woman would force humidity on us knowing the horrible ramifications on our hair!

So, with that said are you looking to beat the summer frizz? Cut your blow-dry time in half? Even better, have it air dry straight and stay that way? Then let me tell you about my miracle product, Keratin Complex by Coppola. Now, I am well aware of all that is in the news about the keratin treatments having harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde, but I'm going to tell it to you straight. There are several brands, Brazilian Blowout in particular that were claiming to be "formaldehyde free" but were actually 10% formaldehyde which is quite a bit. The product was causing soreness in the throat and burning in the eyes... YIKES, and I am speaking from personal experience! Until the Occupational Safety and Health Administration stepped in and pulled the majority of these products until they were reformulated and relabeled. Keratin Complex by Coppola has never been pulled it has a low level of  only 2% formaldehyde. (ref) 

This is a safe product to use and is highly effective in reducing curl pattern and minimizing frizz. I am a huge fan of it and am not saying you have to run out and get a treatment but I thought it might help you be more open to the service if I explained it to you a little further.

Pricing on this service can vary by salon, you most likely will not find it cheaper than $150 but it can be as high as $400. 

Below are some before and after pictures:

The transformation really is amazing and one of the greatest things about it is that it lasts a minimum of 12 weeks. You can hop out of the shower and finger dry your hair and within 10 mins its straight and smooth no muss no fuss. 

Special considerations- You have to shampoo with a sulfate free shampoo (which you should be doing anyway!) Also your appointment time will vary from 2-4 hrs depending on the amount of hair, but please give yourself enough time when or if scheduling it. You will not be able to shampoo or wet your hair for 72hrs so keep that in mind as well when scheduling. Last, but not least, understand that this treatment can be addicting, it cuts your prep time in half and gives you low maintenance but perfect hair!

Nervous about the commitment of having your hair like that for 12 weeks? Try an Express Blowout - much more reasonable in price and lasts for only 6 weeks and is only a one hour service.

Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have on this. Also, check out the Keratin Complex  Q & A section on there website it is very informative!

Thanks for reading and Stay Beautiful,

Scissor Hands Jill

Check me out on the Friday 5 over at LifeAccordingtoSteph.com where is talk about the 5 beauty products I can not live without!

Sunday Steals

On this weeks Sunday Steals I want to tell you about something that I love and cherish. I had a slight addiction to it at one time and had to literally rehab myself off of it.  I was using it sometimes twice a week.

How many of you have ever gotten a gel polish manicure? Did you love that glossy finish? When you got it done you probably paid $25 and that's on the lower end. What if I told you that you could do that right at home in your living room? (I love pretending like I am hosting an infomercial) Well, if your nail polished obsessed like me you probably are thinking tell me more!! My students told me about this awesome gel manicure kit($79.99) from Red Carpet Nails available at Ulta.

At first I was a little hesitant because of the price but once I saw all that it included I couldn't resist the desire to buy it! It has everything you need to get started. A super quick lamp, purify (your pre nail dehydrator),your adhesive, base coat, top coat, cuticle oil, gel polish remover and of course Red Carpet Red polish. Plus, if you think about how much it costs to get a gel manicure every two weeks this pays for itself after 4 uses!

It was so easy to use and it came with very clear instructions, if you can paint your nails you can do this! One of the best things about it is you do not have to sit around waiting for your nails to dry its a quick minute under the lamp and then your all set!  

Be sure to remove it correctly by soaking the polish off, peeling it or picking it will damage the nail. *I am speaking from experience.

Ulta is also having a sale starting today until June 8th on the Red Carpet Gel Polish($9.99) is all buy one get one 50% off!

Next up, I have to bring your attention to a great special running at one of my favorite spots that BH Cosmetics. They have 3, 88 color eye shadow palettes on sale for only $25.00! That's a total of 264 colors regularly priced for all 3 at $60.85. It includes 

• 88 matte colors- great for everyday use
• 88 cool shimmer colors- awesome for adding a little pop and making your eyes really sparkle
• 88 tropical colors- great for summer and being more dramatic

I can't tell you enough how much I love their products, great quality, great pigmentation and great prices. I ordered a set for myself and can't wait to use it!

THIS great deal ends tomorrow however at Midnight so shop quick!!

Lots coming up this week on the Blog. So check back in with me! 

Thanks for Reading and Stay Beauitful,

Scissorhands Jill