Stylish Updos

Tigi Catwalk Curls Rock Product Review

2009-03-19T16:37:00.000-07:00

Today I purchased all of the TIGI Catwalk Curls Rock products listed below:

As Spring quickly approaches I want to go WAY CURLY!

Take a look at my findings...

TIGI Catwalk Curls Rock Curly Hair Shampoo
Designed For Every Type Of Hair - Normal Dry Chemically Treated And Totally Overstressed Hair. With Catwalk You Can Create A Personal Style That Is Only Yours.

Personal note: I really liked the thickness of this product. Since this was my first time using this shampoo, I ended up using WAY too much. It lathers extremely well, so go with a little at first, then add to it if necessary.

TIGI Catwalk Curls Rock Curly Hair Conditioner
3-D Action. Define, Defrizz, Detangles
Follow with Curl Rocks Leave-in Moisturizer, Booster and Amplifier.

Personal note: I really liked the richness of this product. When I poured it into the palm of my hand for the first time, I thought... "WOW! This is really going to be good for my hair!" It definitely feels like what the professionals use and you can get it at an affordable price. One more note about this conditioner: The detangling aspect of this product really worked for me.

TIGI Catwalk Curls Rock Amplifier
Defines Curls, Tames Waves, Adds Texture

A styling agent for curly to wavy hair
Provides volume and texture
Helps define & separate curls
Gives beautiful curls & tamed waves
Leaves hair a delicate scent of fruit medley

Personal note: I really liked the lotion feel of this product. It not only felt like my hair was being hydrated from this top of the line product, I saw the results of the waves turning to curls right before my eyes. This product completely reduced the frizz and defined my curls beautifully.

TIGI Catwalk Curls Rock Booster Spray
Blast in massive, flirty curls with this spray in booster. Curls will have tighter, more defined shape, shine and definition. Lose the frizz factor. Your hair will have it going on!

Look/Feel: beautiful soft/silky curls and tamed waves
Hair Types: any length of curly or wavy hair
Hold: natural
Fragrance: fruit medley
Details: great second day refresher to help separate and define curls

Personal note: At the salon where I purchased the Booster Spray, the "lady behind the counter" told me that this was a spray-in mousse. It's not. I thought it was more of a hairspray, even though she told me that it wasn't. After using the Amplifier, I began to spray the Booster into my hair.

At first, my hair felt sticky, but after I stopped scrunching it, and left it alone for a few minutes, the product was perfect. My hair is NOT sticky and I can still run my fingers through it without it feeling like it has a gallon of hairspray on it.

This product? Not sure what it is - hairspray, spray-in mousse... whatever it is though, it really works.

I could not be MORE PLEASED with this product line.

Big, Beautiful, Poof

2009-03-04T14:45:00.000-08:00

I love my poofy hair!

How to:

First, I straightened my hair.

Next, separate a portion of your hair in the front of your head, using your thumb and your index finger - pull it back and pin it with a little poof to it.

Pull the rest of your hair back into an elastic band in the middle of the back of your head.

Pull your hair through the elastic band twice, holding it tight on your third time around, double up your hair - so that your elastic band is between two sections of your hair.

Wrap the remaining hair around the elastic band to cover it.

Pin with large hairpins on each side of your poofy bun.

You may have questions, so just ask! I'll give you more details if you need them. =)

Poofy Do

2009-03-03T16:33:00.000-08:00

This style has become one of my favorites. It can be casual or dressy.

Take a portion of your hair, separate it and pin it back in the middle of your head with hairpins. Gather the remaining hair in an elastic, wrap it around the elastic band to form a bun, then hold in place with hairpins and a squirt of Loreal' Paris Ultra-Fine Spray.

The Olive Oyl

2009-02-17T05:05:00.000-08:00

A good friend once told me that my hair looked like Olive Oyl's hair...maybe she is not such a good friend afterall!

I must admit, Olive Oyl look-alike or not, I LOVE this style!

How to:

Pull hair from the front of your head into a small poof - using your index finger and your thumb to determine the width of the poof.

Use a hairpin to hold the poof in place.

Comb the rest of your hair back into a rubber band near your neck and on the side. (I usually prefer the right side of my head, below my ear for my bun.)

Wrap your hair around the rubber band into a small bun and use hairpins to hold it in place.

Princess Leia's Modern Do

2009-01-15T14:22:00.000-08:00

The Princess Leia Style - Modernized

(front view)

Here's how...

1. Split your hair down the middle.

2. Place your hair in two rubber bands. (One on each side of your head, near your neck, behind your ears)

3. Wrap your hair around the rubber band until you have a little bun.

4. Use hairpins to hold hair in place.

(back view)

The Straightener Without The Straightener

2009-01-14T08:29:00.000-08:00

Garnier Fructis Style - with fruit micro-waxes is my favorite anti-humidity styling cream used to not only remove the frizz, but also to leave my hair feeling sleek and shiny. (and straight)

When I do not have time to straighten my naturally curly hair with a hot iron, I use this product, it works wonderfully.

It has long-lasting hold and shine.

The Back of the Bottle:
Smooth styled hair - even with moisture in the air! Garnier Fructis Style SLEEK & SHINE is the first smoothing and humidity-resistant styling line from Garnier.

Directions:
Squeeze a small amount of cream into hand. Rub hands together and work through damp hair. For sleeker look, comb through and blow dry.

**Personal note: I do not have to blow dry my hair to get the straightening effect.

Quest for Curls

2008-06-12T20:00:00.001-07:00

I am on a Quest for the perfect curling product for long hair... my first product review:

curl.life by MATRIX is a product you can purchase in any salon.
Each bottle is priced at $14.95.

The tall lime green bottle is part of the Matrix curl.life defining system. It is a body-shaping foam.

This product was created to define a consistent, frizz-free curl pattern. curl.life body shaping foam pumps up body for lastingly-defined curls. Touchable hold controls curls and defies the frizzing effects of humidity. Conditions to the needs of each curl as it supports style to fullest. Real curls have curves.

Here are a few shots of me putting this product in my hair...

Wedding Updos

2008-06-01T20:52:00.001-07:00

Eliz, getting her hair styled by Patrice.

How GORGEOUS!

Wedding Updos

2008-06-01T20:35:00.000-07:00

My beautiful sister, Elizabeth, on her wedding day - feeding me a slice of pizza while I was having one of the best updos ever! Thanks to Patrice for all of her hard work!

This is the finished product! I was so pleased with how it turned out.