Batiste, the ever infamous dry shampoo

 

Hello everyone! I neglect this blog but I promise I will try to give it some more love in the new year. Happy new years to everyone I hope you all had a great holiday!

I wanted to talk about Batiste as I am a lady with very fine hair (it sucks) you honestly can't do anything with it, it's greasy after one day it takes about a half a can of hairspray for any style to stick it's terrible really....*dreaming about long thick locks as I type* 

As you can see this is no ordinary can of Batiste no! It's the XXL volume formula "Big and Bouncy" I tested that claim and I don't know if it's my fine hair or the shampoo formula but this did N O T H I N G for me, at all. Zilch, zero, nada.

My hair was as flat and lifeless as before. Don't get me wrong I love this stuff it is a life saver for me, it keeps me from having to wash my hair on the daily actually using this I can go about three days without washing my hair and for a fine haired gal that is A LONG TIME. I am sad that it didn't hold up to the volumizing claim but hey you can't win them all....

Is there any ladies out there who actually have used this and had any luck with gaining volume?! Let me know in a comment!

*August Favorites

It's the end of the month and that means blogs are going to be flooded with the latest and greatest. My products are not so much on the new end but they were my most used of the month.

First is the Color Shield collection from Garnier Fructis. I dyed my hair just for the occasion! These products are fantastic. Remember those first couple of showers after dying your hair and watching as the color runs through the water, the Garnier Fructis Shampoo and Conditioner locks in your color I haven't noticed any run of color in my showers. Couldn't be more happy with these products, the spray bottle is a heat protectant and shine spray meant for colored hair and it does a good job of keeping your hair smooth and not brittle.
(* Note: these products were sent to me by Influenster for review purposes but all opinions are my own)

Second is Batiste - Dry Shampoo, I know this stuff has been around for ages however I've only recently decided to give it a shot, this is my third bottle in about a month and a half this one was on sale for $5.99! I have the unfortunate gift of incredibly greasy hair and it's horrible having to wash it everyday especially for the natural oils in your hair so with this I end up needing to only shower about three times a week. Thank you Batiste.

The Benefit "Bronze of Champions" kit mostly the Hoola bronzer and the Watt's up highlighter. Watt's Up has been used just about everyday the past month and is still being used daily, gives the face a beautiful champagne shimmer and the bronzer is well a cult favorite among many. For my pale skin its about the only thing that doesn't make it look like I rubbed my face in dirt.

Rimmel's Wake Me Up Foundation. Great for summer as it's not heavy but provides decent coverage and if required is buildable. Did I mention it smells super fruity?! I love love love this foundation my favorite drugstore foundation to date.

The Maybelline master precise liquid eyeliner. The easiest eyeliner you will ever use. Honestly go out right now and buy it. I've been using this eyeliner for over five years and I have not strayed it's that great. If you have trouble with liquid eyeliner don't be afraid this will solve all your troubles.

The last two are fashion items, the first is a gold multi chain necklace from Dynamite. I do not buy real jewelery, frankly I can't keep a necklace from breaking to save my life so this luckily was only $8.00! It goes with EVERYTHING, it's the perfect statement necklace. Lastly, are the Sleeping Beauty leggings from the Princess and Villain Collection from Blackmilk. I am the biggest Disney fan and these are everything and more I could ask from a legging. Actually I've been on quite a Blackmilk binge lately. Anyone out there who lives in leggings like I do? Check out Blackmilk!