Product pick: Revlon Colorstay Liquid Liner

You've heard me lament before about the hot summers down south and the inability to keep my eyeliner from running down my face during the months of June to September. Even with my favorite Urban Decay Primer Potion, the melting can't always be stopped. So I started thinking maybe it was time to try something new in the liner department. No more fear. I was going to take the plunge....LIQUID eyeliner. 

Yep. I did it. And I don't think I can ever look back. Ok, maybe one day when it's cold outside and I want that smudgey smokey look. But for now, it's all liquid all the time. 

The best part is I just happened to try Revlon's version and I love it. I was terrified I would make a mess of my eyes with liquid, but their applicator is kind of amazing. And it definitely lasts all day. Plus, it's only five bucks at Walmart and I'm thinking I can get at least two months out of it....maybe more. I'll keep you posted!

 

DIY: Dye It Yourself

Ever since I've had such great success with coloring my own hair for the past three times in a row, I've decided
that going forward, as long as I am only doing an all over color, I will always color my own hair. I figure it saves
me at least $40, not to mention I can color it anytime I want. There's no appointment necessary!

So if you're in the mood to DIY (dye it yourself) here are a few tips that you might find helpful:

1. Pick a day or night to color your hair when you know you won't need to wash it for at least one day. I prefer
going two days without washing my hair after coloring it. I feel like this extends the color just a tad bit longer.

2. As mentioned before, I prefer Revlon Colorsilk. It's the cheapest on the market, I've never been disappointed
with the color and the conditioner that comes in the box is ah-mazing.

3. Remove anything white or light colored in your bathroom that you do not want stray hair color to get on.
Accidents happen and you don't want to ruin that pretty white shower curtain or rug!

4. Wear a dark colored top and/or something you don't mind getting hair dye on.

5. I follow the box directions almost exactly. I only stray from not "testing" a strand of hair and I don't part my
hair in four parts. I just pour it on top of my hair and lather it in.

6. Be sure that you fully saturate all of your hair. There's nothing worse than color streakage.

7. Keep a dark colored towel nearby for spills.

8. Also dampen one of the corners of this towel so you can immediately wipe away any color that smears
around the edge of your hairline and face.

9. Que up a TV show to watch or a book to read while you wait for the color to soak in for 30+ minutes.

10. If you do use Revlon Colorsilk, I like to use only half of the deep conditioning after I rinse the color out. Then
I use the other half when I wash my hair a few days later.

Do you guys have any tips for coloring your hair that I have left out? Or do you have a different over-the-counter color that you prefer?

Product pick: Revlon Colorsilk

After reviewing photos from a recent shoot, I noticed that my hair color had finally started to fade. But right now, my schedule just does not allow time for me to make an appointment at Aveda for a Saturday. So I figured I'd just take matters into my own hands.

Based on the price point, I had used REVLON® COLORSILK™ before and liked the results, so I decided to give it another whirl. Only this time I chose a shade just a little bit darker. Again, I loved the color and probably because it met my expectations. Usually when you color your hair, you base your expectations on the photo of the girl on the box and it turns out to be a disaster, but so far Revlon is 2 for 2 with me! And it's the cheapest on the aisle at Wal-mart, coming in at only $3.14 compared to $6.00+ of the other brands.

Oh and did I mention it comes with a deep conditioner that leaves your hair feeling ah-mazing and smells fantastic? Yep, this product is a win-win-win for me. So if you're in the need for a fast hair color fix, I'd cast my vote for REVLON® COLORSILK™. It's definitely my new go-to.

ps. There's still a few more hours left to enter my giveaway! Hurry while you can!