To avoid split ends and keep your hair at it’s silkiest, finest condition there are very important steps you must follow from the very beginning to the very end of your hairstyle. It starts with the Shampoo and/or Conditioner:

Samy Fat Hair, 0 Calorie Amplifying Shampoo and Conditioner-I’ve been using the Shampoo from this line for several weeks now and have noticed a remarkable difference. My hair is naturally pretty thick already, as in dense, but each strand is on the finer side. Since using this shampoo I’ve noticed I have fewer split ends and stronger hair. I especially like this during the colder months as it seems to help with the dryness I’ve been experiencing. The thickening shampoo is sulphate free and 100% vegan.

Before the use of a Wet to Dry Flat Iron, or after blow drying:

Paul Mitchell Hot Off the Press, a Thermal Protection Spray-I cannot stress enough the importance of a barrier between your hair and your flat iron or curling iron. This will ensure your hair stays shiny and healthy with regular use of a hot tool. If you’re going to go with something such as a Wet to Dry Iron then apply Hot Off the Press after towel drying your hair. If you’re going to blow dry and use your hot tool when your hair is dry then apply this after your blow dry. When you run the tool over your hair after Hot Off the Press you will notice a steam rise from you hair. DO NOT be alarmed, this is normal and a good sign that it is working.

The reason I would encourage Hot Off the Press over other protection is due to several reasons, other than the main reason of it protecting those precious locks. It offers a flexible hold for your finished product. That means when your all done getting those curls in or straightening it out, it won’t fall out on you and you will still be able to run your fingers through. Additionally, it will style faster. You won’t need to run that flat iron through 16 times before the hair straightens, it should work right away.

The Style:

Remington Wet 2 Straight Straightener- Who doesn’t want to speed up their “getting ready” routine every day? The Remington Wet 2 Straight Straightener offers that convenience. You can use this on dry or wet hair. It omits a nice steam when using on wet hair while running it through, and then voila,  you have dry hair. I want to highly recommend turning the temperature down when using on dry hair though. This is something that is stated in the directions, so make sure you read through them. There are very thorough directions included stating what temperatures you should have it at. I liked this because it did cut off about 10-15 minutes of my routine and didn’t pull or snag at all while running it through my hair.

The Finished Product:

Samy Fat Hair, 0 Calories Amplifying Hairspray-I always have a hard time finding the perfect hairspray. I have a couple favorites that I don’t vary away from much. This is one of them. I hate when you can tell I have hairspray in my hair, and I hate the crunchy feel of certain sprays. I look for something flexible, that still maintains style and hold. I also want it to smell good, being that this is the last product I will apply to my hair for the day.

Samy Fat Hair Amplifying Hairspray contains all of my required qualities. An added bonus is that it’s aerosol, aerosol just seems to coat my hair a little more evenly. It lasts the entire day, has a fresh smell and my hair stays in the desired style until I wash it out. I can run my fingers through it, brush it if I need and it keeps static at bay.

There you have it, everything you need for a morning (or evening) hairstyle routine. To make it even more exciting I have a prize package including everything mentioned to offer one Through Hazel Eyes reader.

To Enter:

Please tell me in the comments what it is about your hair that you would like to see change. Is it too thick? Thin? Too long, or split ends? I want to know!

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Some or all of the material used in this post have been provided to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions stated are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

We all have different skin types, that’s a give in. What varies is the product that works best with each of our skin types. Sometimes your lucky and find that perfect product right away, and sometimes it can take years. I’ve been fortunate recently to be able to test out perfect skin care products for myself, such as Perricone MD which has yet to fail me.

Dr. Perricone formulated Skin Clear to help treat acne and prevent new blemishes from surfacing. This prescription is unique in that it takes a holistic approach to acne skin care as it provides anti-aging benefits to prevent free-radical damage, improves skin’s tone and texture and helps to clear skin from the inside out and the outside in with a supplement program to attack the source of the problem. When combined with an anti-inflammatory diet as prescribed in several of Dr. Perricone’s books, the results are truly dramatic.

This gives you an overall description in so many words. I’ve been using the Perricone MD Skin Clear Cleanser and Toner, otherwise known as the Acne Mini Kit,  for about 3 weeks now. I love that you can feel each of them working. When you work the cleanser into your skin, you can feel the penetration and you just know that your pores are going to be clear. The toner feels refreshing and is easy and quick to apply after cleansing. I’ve noticed my skin actually looks and feels more bright and dew-like after using the toner. All you need then is a good moisturizer.

We have Dr. Nicholas Perricone to thank for the fabulous results that Perricone has helped to achieve. I will include and excerpt but urge you to click on his name and read in full detail his history.

Dr. Nicholas Perricone, MD, FACN, is a board certified clinical and research dermatologist, and CEO of NV Perricone MD, Ltd, a leading manufacturer and retailer of skin care products and supplements. A brilliant scholar, Dr. Perricone completed medical school in just 3 years, graduating with distinction. He completed his internship in Pediatrics at Yale Medical School and his Dermatology Residency at Ford Medical Center. Dr. Perricone is regarded as the Father of the Inflammation Theory of Aging.

Perricone MD has an answer for everyone, all different skin types. I can attest to the natural refreshing feel of them. When you enter the website you have several options for how you like to shop. I personally enjoyed browsing by “Regimen” to find what work best with my skin.  To achieve the best results using Perricone MD you can refer to Dr. Perricone’s resources online and in print.

The Giveaway:

Perricone MD has offered for one Through Hazel Eyes reader to win their very own Acne Mini Kit.

To Enter:

Visit Perriconemd.com and browse around. Tell me what you’ve learned about Dr. Nicholas Perricone or something new you have learned in general, as well as why you would like the Perricone MD Acne Mini Kit.

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