Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Gelastic

(OSiS+ Gelastic was sent complimentary by Influenster for testing purposes)

I received a bottle of OSiS+ Gelastic in my Influenster Spring Fever VoxBox.  This is an ultra strong flex gel with a 4/5 hold.  Benefits are listed as: all day ultra strong style control, dries to a firm and strong finish, and has lasting definition.  Ingredients include resins that are normally found in finishing sprays that provide a lasting, strong, and moldable hold.   I don’t use gel on my hair too often, but the men in my house do and they really liked the quality of the gel.  On the Influenster Tumblr page they had some hair style suggestions.  One of them was a sleek ponytail look.  I decided that was how I would style my hair. 

 

  

Here are some pictures of my fiancé’s hair.  These pictures were taken after a 10 hour work day.  His hair looked just as good after work as it did when he first went in.    

 

 

Instead of putting the Gelastic on a comb then combing it through my hair like the suggestion, I combed my hair into a ponytail like I normally would.  After my hair was up I put a small amount of Gelastic on my fingers and ran them gently over my hair.  Normally I would spray my hair with hairspray to keep my ponytail in place, but I think the Gelastic worked better.  The day I wore my hair like this I went to a softball game and it was a little windy.  My hair of course blew around in the wind, but all the strands stayed up in my ponytail.          

 

I really like the hold OSiS+ Gelastic provides.  I am going to have to try more hairstyles with this product and not just leave the gel to the men.  OSiS+ Gelastic can be found at the Schwarzkopf Professional website and at Ulta stores.  OSiS+ Gelastic sells for $18.00.                              

(OSiS+ Gelastic was sent complimentary by Influenster for testing purposes)

Influenster Spring Fever VoxBox

(Spring Fever VoxBox and products inside were sent complimentary by Influenster for testing purposes)

Today I have a look at Influenster’s Spring Fever VoxBox.  I was sent this VoxBox complimentary from Influenster to test the products inside.  Included in the box was:

·         Secret Outlast Clear Gel Antiperspirant/Deodorant

·         NYC New York Color Applelicious Glossy Lip Balm

·         Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-on Manicure

·         OSiS Gelastic

·         Tastykake Kandy Bar Kakes

 

I will be reviewing each of these products so be sure to stick around for my thoughts on all of these goodies. 

(Spring Fever VoxBox and products inside were sent complimentary by Influenster for testing purposes)

Not Your Mother’s Kinky Moves Curl Defining Hair Cream

Included in the Influenster Beauty Bloggers VoxBox was Not Your Mother’s Kinky Moves Curl Defining Hair Cream.  This cream is infused with grapeseed and jasmine and smells great!  It is used to help accentuate your natural curls and keep your hair frizz and flyaway free. 

Following the application instructions on the back, I applied the Kinky Moves curl defining hair cream to my damp hair.  I scrunched my curls and let them air dry while they set.  What’s really nice about this cream is that your hands are not sticky after you use it.  This product not only made my natural curls look better, but it also made my hair smell good all day long. 

Not Your Mother’s Kinky Moves Curl Defining Hair Cream sells for $6.00 for a full sized 4 oz bottle.  It can be found at CVS, Walmart, ULTA, and several other retail locations.  For more Not Your Mother’s hair care products check out their website here. 

   (Not Your Mother’s Kinky Moves Curl Defining Hair Cream was included in the Beauty Bloggers VoxBox sent complimentary by Influenster for review)

Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin

Of all the products included in the Influenster Beauty Bloggers VoxBox, I was most excited to try out the Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin.  You get two pins and some ideas for hair styles using the pins.  I received the light hair pins. 

I decided to do something similar to the double spin bun except only putting the top section of hair into a bun and leaving the bottom section down.  The helpful hints included in the packaging were definitely helpful.  I found the most helpful hints were to not interlock the pins, turn the pins clockwise into your bun and counter clockwise out of your bun, and twist the pins deep into the bun catching your hair up against your head for a more secure hold.  I have thick hair so this last hint was especially useful for me.  These pins went in easily and held secure for a long time.       

I am very happy with these pins!  They are easy to use, go in quick, and hold great.  Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin is sold for $7.29 and come in either light or dark hair colors.  They can be found at WalMart, Target, CVS, Walgreen’s, Kroger, and Duane Reade.  Be sure to check out Goody’s website here.      

         (Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin was included in the Beauty Bloggers VoxBox sent complimentary by Influenster for review)

Influenster Beauty Bloggers VoxBox 2012

I recently received the Influenster Beauty Bloggers VoxBox for Fall 2012.  This is my first VoxBox.  I was super excited to be receiving one of these boxes.  I was also really happy and excited when my box arrived and I opened it to see all of the goodies.  Here are some pictures of my box and the items inside it.  Stay tuned for my review and thoughts on all of these products.

(Beauty Bloggers VoxBox and all of the products included were sent complimentary by Influenster for review)