A darker side... with a side of DEEP conditioning

Hey everyone!

What a crazy week! Things are just go go go and never stop during the weekdays. I cannot get over how cold it's starting to get. I am all prepared to go this weekend to get that navy blue Zara jacket that I wanted, but I'm starting to think that I think fall just never happened here and we are going straight to winter! Ahhhhhh.. sucks! I am not much of a winter fan. I LOVE summer and fall, but not this kind of rainy and cold fall.. Yuck!

Anyhow, I FINALLY took the plunge with my hair. I have slowly been going darker and darker, trying to get away from the blonde little by little. I talked to Cayla about my hair and told her no offense, but I have been getting my hair done so frequently, that I'm almost going darker too slowly!

I showed her the color that I wanted it to turn out like, and we decided on a color, but it's a couple shades darker. I did it A LOT darker, hoping that it will stick to my hair, but fade out a couple of shades.

Take a peek...



Natural light

 This is what it looked like the day I got it done. There are a few big chunks of blonde in here still (almost too much blonde still), but like I said, it looks like too much of a contrast because it's so dark, and the blonde I had was so blonde, but I'm banking on the fact that it will fade, and compliment each other more. I am going for more of a light-med brown, but I want to keep my front part a little more lighter than the rest.




After 2 washes and under artificial light at the office


The pic above is after 2 washes. I might get the chunk of blonde on the right of the pic, broken up and darkened a little more, but otherwise, everything else blends great!

One thing I have learned with my hair after getting it colored... is deep conditioning it and using minimal heat to it. I let it air dry as much as I can, then run the round brush through it with medium heat on my hair dryer. I still curl my hair, but just the front... and only on medium heat.

Two of my absolute favorite deep conditioners after a color treatment are S-Factor's Serious Conditioner.. and L'Oreal's Absolutele Repair mask.

These are 2 masks that I use for the first 2-3 weeks after a color treatment. I alternate them every shampoo. The Absolute Repair mask is a protein mask. It's not to be used too often, but it helps give protein and strengthen the hair. I LOVE this product. My hair feels like silk afterwards. I use this once a week.

The S-Factor is a new deep conditioner that I have been using. It's amazing!!! It smells incredible too. This is a moisture mask. Usually I use the Maccadamia Oil Deep Repair Mask, but every so often, I like to switch it up so my hair doesn't get used to it. The S-Factor line is fantastic! If you haven't tried it and want something moisturizing.. try it!!!

It's so important to take care of your hair after you color it, whether you are going lighter or darker, it's still color, and it's still damaging. The worst thing is, if you aren't careful with it after a color, breakage starts to happen, and that is not a good thing!!!

If anyone has any amazing deep conditioners that they absolutely adore, comment below and tell me!! :)

Hope everyone has a great night.

Love always,
xo
Mel

Shopping Haul: Laura Mericer, Bobbi Brown & S Factor

Happy Saturday everyone!!!

I am so tired!!! I slept in until 11am this morning. My body is just DONE from my first week at my new job. I'm hoping to rest up this weekend and just veg, because I think my body and mind just need a break and a chance to re-group!! lol

Anyhow, I was at Yorkdale shopping the other day. I have been looking for a sweater coat, or some sort of fall coat to wear over my work clothes, but I just can't find anything. It's always so gross out in the morning and I think I need something with a hood so my hair doesn't frizz up... Oh-my-goodness I just hate that!!!

Anyhow, I couldnt' find anything, but I did pick up a few things that I needed, and a new product that a few blogs that I read.. RAV about!!

Here is what I got..

Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation in Medium Ivory

I absolutely LOVE LM's foundation. I always get medium ivory because it's more yellow toned. I have very pink-y skin, so it helps minimize the pink tones and also gives the best coverage!! It's a little pricey, but you pay for quality! It's totally worth it IMO.

The next purchase I got, was totally a splurge. I love blush!!! I always look for different colors to try. I guess blush would be one of my top 3 favorite make up products. I have been reading a few reviews for this blush, and I have heard nothing but amazing stuff. So since I was at Holt Renfrew, I thought I would give it a go!

Bobbi Brown Blush in Peony

Isn't it such a pretty color? I layered it on a little heavy so you can see it on my face. I wish my camera was more clear sigh.  I am very happy with my purchase. I love Bobbi Brown make-up. I wish there was one closer to my house, so whenever I can get to Holt Renfrew in Yorkdale Mall, it's one of the first places I go to :)

The last purchase I got, was from when I got my hair color refreshed. I wanted to wait to post about it because I wanted to try it a few times to let you know what I thought of it.

It's S-Factor's Serious Conditioner

My hair colorist, Cayla, told me to try this. She said that it is one of the BEST conditioners to use. I think it's supposed to be a conditioner you use maybe once a week, but she told me that it's ok to use each time I wash my hair, because I only wash it 2-3 times a week anyway. So far I LOVE this!!! My hair has felt smooth, frizz-free, and the smell is also really nice!! I will continue to use this. I just put on a quarter size amount, really concentrate on putting it from the nape of my neck, downwards to my ends. I leave it on for about 2 minutes, then rinse. This product is pricey, but I have heard (not only from Cayla), and people's hair I adore, that they use this product because it's the best that they have found!!! I would have to agree that this is so far... amazing!!!!

So, that's pretty much it. I am goingo head downstairs, make some dinner and have a few drinks. 

Hope everyone has a great Saturday night!!!

Hugs,

Mel