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Prepping Your Summer Beauty Routine? It’s All About the Hair!

May 31, 2017 by Kathryn 1 Comment

I try my best to keep up with my usual beauty routine even in the winter, but when you live in a province that sometimes has snow from October to May, that can be hard! That’s why late spring always feels a bit like a renewal for me, as I pull out my favourite skirts, freshen up my look and get ready to spend as much time as possible outdoors in the sunshine. But staying summer fresh can take time…time I’d rather be spending outdoors! That’s why this year, I’m vowing to sleep more and shave, well, never! Seriously! I’m also going dry…dry shampoo that is. Want to know more?

Let’s start with your locks. A good hair day can make all the difference to your look, but spending time shampooing, conditioning and blow drying every morning can leave you frantic and frazzled. My new secret weapon for fabulous hair is Batiste Dry Shampoo. If you haven’t heard of dry shampoo, I suggest you run, not walk, to pick up a can of Batiste. It works to instantly revive oily hair, leaving it looking and smelling clean and fresh. No wet washing required and, most importantly, no blow drying. If I have a few extra minutes to spare, I sometimes re-style my hair, but it’s not necessary. Batiste comes in a variety of fragrances – New Batiste Dry Shampoo Cherry is perfect for summer with top notes of pear, melon, kiwi and wildberry! [Read more…]

Show Off Easy Old Hollywood Waves for the Holidays with Haircare Products from Shoppers Drug Mart

November 11, 2016 by Kathryn 37 Comments

Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Dove, Nexxus, TRESemmé and Shoppers Drug Mart. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author, who is a paid influencer, and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Dove, Nexxus, TRESemmé and Shoppers Drug Mart.

I’ve always admitted that I’m a bit of a holiday fanatic. I love everything about the Christmas season, from the food and decorations to the parties and celebrations. And of course, one of the best things about all those parties is showing off a sensational holiday look! A Christmas gathering means a chance to try that one swoon-worthy style that’s best suited to the holidays or another special occasion. And this year, I’ll be getting picture perfect for the holiday season with help from some of the many great hair products available at Shoppers Drug Mart!

In my younger years, I didn’t know much about creating fun hairstyles, so my fanciest look tended to be a simple bun. Now that I’ve developed a love of fashion and beauty, I’ve become much more experimental with my looks. And I’ve learned that having the right hair products for that stellar style makes all the difference! So I’ve decided that for the 2016 holiday season, I’ll be showing off glamorous Old Hollywood Waves created with Nexxus® and TRESemmé® styling products!

To start the style, I washed my hair, applied Nexxus® Mousse Plus® Volumizing Foam and blow-dried my tresses until they were dry. The mousse isn’t a must for this style, but it’s nice for anyone that wants to add a bit of extra volume to their hair. Then I applied TRESemmé® Thermal Creations® Heat Tamer® Hair Spray to my hair to help protect it from damage as I added curls.

Finally, I turned to the one must-have product for this style – Nexxus® Comb Thru® Natural Hold Design & Finishing Mist. This spray provides great hold for hair without feeling stiff or sticky. I sprayed it lightly through my hair and then brushed through my locks again. With my hair properly prepped, it was time to start curling!

The secret to this style is working in small sections to make even curls over the entire head. I have both a curling iron and an automatic curler and while I tried this style with both of them, I found the standard curling iron was the better choice for this look. While it takes a little more effort to ensure the curls are even, the curls have a much softer look. There’s no need to clamp each curl; just wrap the hair around the barrel and hold until the curl is set! Winding the hair into a rope to create a nice, soft curl is a must and after releasing each curl, I tugged it down gently to loosen the look just a little.

When my hair was fully curled, it was time for the final step in creating this Hollywood glam style. Using a natural boar bristle brush, I brushed through my curls until they softened into waves. Then I set the waves with a final spray of Nexxus Comb Thru Natural Hold Design & Finishing Mist. The mist was perfect for ensuring my hair kept its curl while still looking soft, touchable and manageable.

Looking for more great holiday hair styles? Look no further than Shoppers Drug Mart! With great products from Dove, Nexxus and TRESemmé as well as tips and ideas for finding your perfect style, you’ll look and feel amazing at your big holiday get-together this year! And earning Shoppers Optimum® Points on all your purchases means that you’ll get rewarded for looking your best!

While this style takes a little more time and effort, the final results are well worth it. But if you prefer a simpler style, don’t overlook more basic looks like a voluminous ponytail or a classic blowout. With styling products from Dove, TRESemmé and Nexxus to add a little oomph, you’ll still be turning heads at your festive fete. Grab the must-have styling products at Shoppers Drug Mart and make sure your look is picture perfect during all your holiday events!

Find everything you need to love your look this holiday, with TRESemmé, Nexxus and Dove at your local Shoppers Drug Mart. To check out more looks like this one and see what else is on your Holiday To ‘Do List visit ShoppersDrugMart.ca/todolist

Show Off Star Style with 3 Easy Red-Carpet Hair Looks You Can Create at Home

September 13, 2016 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Toronto has officially rolled out the red carpet for some of the hottest names in Hollywood to celebrate the best films from around the world at TIFF. And along with these cinematic masterpieces, many people are also being captivated by the incredible celebrity looks to grace the red carpet.

Nina Farrauto, official Stylist for Batiste™ Dry Shampoo Canada, has predicted the top three red-carpet hair styles for 2016 and shares her trade secrets on how you can get the look at home. You’ll be amazed at how easily you can be red carpet ready in 3-2-1 without the expensive blow out and complicated techniques. It’s all about simple, elegant looks you can master in the comfort of your own home.

1. Loose Waves

“Loose, sexy waves used to be seen as a more casual look, but we’ve seen celebrities rocking more glamorous waves at recent award shows and I’m sure we’ll continue to see lots of waves on the red carpet this fall” – Nina Farrauto, Stylist for Batiste™ Dry Shampoo Canada

How to get the look: [Read more…]

What Do You Think? Reader Reviews of Vidal Sassoon Salonist Hair Colour #PGMom

May 29, 2016 by Kathryn 2 Comments

About a month ago, I made the drastic decision to say goodbye to my natural brown hair colour and try a fun new reddish brown shade using new Vidal Sassoon Salonist hair colour. I loved the results and sharing my new colour with the world. But Vidal Sassoon wanted to know what you thought of its product too! Recently, twenty of my readers had the chance to review VS Salonist, and now they’re sharing their thoughts on the process and the results! Here are a few of the reviews; you can read even more on the pgeveryday.ca website!

This is probably the best hair colour that I have used since I started colouring my hair full time around 4 years ago. The process is quite messy and lengthy but I really love the results that I get from it. I have stubborn greys and they cover them without issues and they blend naturally in with the rest of my hair. My greys usually don’t hold colour well and fade quickly but a week later it is still holding up. My hair feels so nice when I am done and is much more manageable. I will continue using it in the future. ~newfiechic

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Give Your Hair its Daily Vitamins with New Live Clean Vitamin Multi Boost Haircare-Giveaway

May 9, 2016 by Kathryn 133 Comments

When it comes to my hair, I’ve found that no single shampoo works all the time. Whether it’s because of my diet, the weather or just changing hormones, there are days my tresses scream for extra moisture, other days when I desperately lack volume and days when my hair is absolutely just the way I want it.

Luckily, I’ve assembled a pretty good assortment of favourite haircare lines for all my different needs. And the new Live Clean Vitamin Multi Boost shampoo and conditioner is my personal favourite choice for everyday haircare that leaves locks feeling clean, healthy and nourished. [Read more…]