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Herbal Essences Naked Collection Volume Kit GIVEAWAY

The gifts keep coming over here on Belle Belle Beauty! I have another killer giveaway for you today in honor of the launch of Herbal Essences’ Naked Collection Volume Kit! This beauty includes: Naked Volume Shampoo, Conditioner, Volumizing Soufflé Styler, and Dry Shampoo. While I don’t have my paws on it yet, I did place my order on Wal-Mart and can’t wait to infuse my hair with softness, white grapefruit and mint extracts and irresistible volume. More on the results in a couple weeks. The exciting part: one of you will be able to join me in being one of the first to try the kit with a chance to win a $50 Wal-Mart gift card. First a little about the collection:

Naked Volume Shampoo & Conditioner

Restores hair’s natural body
Made with zero heavy residues, dyes, and parabens
Light weight shampoo provides a clean luscious bounce
Conditioner keeps hair detangled, nourished, and maintains full volume

Naked Volume Dry Shampoo

Great for days when you don’t have time to wash your hair
Refreshes your look for lightweight, clean hair — even on days when you don’t wash
The natural tapioca formula absorbs excess oil and transforms lifeless, oily hair into fresh hair
Delights senses with the crisp essence of citrus and mint
How to use: Gently spray on and work into roots, brush out as desired

Naked Volumizing Souffle

Weightless, volumizing styler gives you a lift for fullness that lasts
Delights the senses with a boost of grapefruit and mint
How to use: Gently work mousse through wet hair for volume

Enter to win the $50 Wal-Mart gift card using the widget below. US Only. And if you just can stand to wait, the limited edition kit is exclusively available online here.

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“The Walmart gift card and information have been provided by Herbal Essences.”

Moroccanoil Root Boost

I’ve always loved the concept, scent and packaging of Moroccanoil hair products. On one visit to the DryBar, a stylist used their products to make my hair look bombshell with waves and hold. But at home, I always felt weighed down and greasy. I guess I didn’t have the magic touch. Until now…

Moroccanoil recently launched Root Boost, part of their volume collection. Working from the roots, it provides a texturized foundation. What I love most about Root Boost is the easy application and formula. Picture a less fluffy mouse that comes out of a small nozzle. I am able to get product right where I want it and it easily and evenly disperses to the parts of my scalp I need extra volume. The real testimony was when, not only did I get volume, but it lasted! My hair received that nourishment Moroccanoil is known for and I still got non-greasy volume without crispy strands.

For more body away from the roots, I’ve also been testing Moroccanoil’s Volumizing Mousse. I use a golf ball size amount of product from halfway down my strands to the ends. I get hold and volume with still lots of movement and softness.

You can find both of these products in fine salons or at www.moroccanoil.com.

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Amazing At-Home Blowout From Eva NYC

It is with my pleasure to introduce you to Eva NYC hair. I am a smitten kitten over this affordable and edgy brand out of New York. After test driving some of their collection, I am happy to report, across the board, I am so impressed with the tools and products. So much so that I just can’t quit using the hairdryer and volumizer for my weekend and everyday blow out with these guys:

Eva NYC Up All Night Volumizing Spray was suggested to me when I lamented flat locks on twitter. While I have finally perfected the round brush blowout, my hair can end up on the flat side. The formula is rice derived to add texture and lift. Plus a bonus: it acts as a heat protectant and can revitilaize day old hair. Plus it smells fabulous.

Eva NYC Almighty Pro-Lite Ionic Dryer was never going to be a replacement for this guy…. I thought. But after I gave this affordable dryer a shot, I was immediately sold on its featherweight design. I get great heat from the high setting and it also offers two speeds (I’m always on hottest and fastest – go figure!). There is a cool-blast feature to set your style.

Some other favorites:

With my new found love of product, a shampoo that goes after build up is even more important. Eva NYC Clean it Up Shampoo leaves my hair clean, but still bouncy and soft. Like the conditioner below, this shampoo smells like a very subtle baby powder with a hint of vanilla.

Eva NYC Soften Up Conditioner came recommended from my fellow blogger (and friend) of OpinionNothing.com (check out this beauty site stat if you haven’t already). Who doesn’t want touchably soft hair? This conditioner helps me get there with Argan Oil and Kereavis Protein just like the Clean It Up Shampoo. Argan Oil feeds hair with vitamins and nutrients, while Kereavis Protein gives hair renewed vitality and strength.

Eva NYC 100 Percent Ceramic Straightener was one tool I was reluctant to try. I’ve shied away from flat irons, thinking they make my hair even more flat. Wrong. Used at the ends of my hair, or in an upward direction, this flat iron make my hair insanely shiny and sleek.

Cruelty-free

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Brand Spotlight: Oscar Blandi

You’d think I’d won the lottery. I was positively giddy when I scored a travel size of Oscar Blandi Pronto Invisible Voluminizing Dry Shampoo back in September. I was already devoted to their Jasmine Oil Hair Serum. But people just raved about their dry shampoos. Alas, it did not disappoint I love the feather-light weight and instant volume is provided. It contains Vitamin E and wheat proteins to strengthen and protect the hair shaft. Plus, it did not show up one single bit on my dark brown hair.

I’m sure it doesn’t shock you that I had to dive deeper into the world of Oscar Blandi. The Naples native with family roots in haircare came to the United States 20 years ago to share old Italian methods. With a New York salon buzzing, he launched products in 2005. Today, stars like Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Faith Hill and Kelly Ripa credit their hair to Oscar. After trying out some of his more notable products, I almost feel like the Italian has done my hair. My favorites:

Jasmine Oil Hair Serum: I ordered this eons ago from Birchbox just based on a fabulous scent. I couldn’t get enough of the Jasmine, Ylang Ylang and Eucalyptus. But I was also happy to find it provided a whallop of shine. I use just a very small bit mostly on ends to hydrate and tame fly-aways. It also makes for a great heat-protectant.

Oscar Blandi Pronto Invisible Voluminizing Dry Shampoo: As mentioned above, it adds instant volume, revives day old hair and is clear! No white residue on my dark hair. Side note: did you know Oscar Blandi makes three dry shampoos!? For more of a heavy duty oil absorption, try Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Powder on your strands while you sleep for an overnight refresh. It also helps combat dandruff. If you want a slightly more amped version of the Invisible, try Pronto Dry Shampoo Spray (this might be ideal for those with a slightly oilier scalp).

At Home Salon Glaze: To wrap up every hair color service at the salon, clients are treated to a shine enhancing, color-preserving glaze. Oscar wanted to share it with us who couldn’t make it to the salon and wanted the treatment at home. Thanks to my new found blowout skills, my hair has been a little dull and dry. So I couldn’t tear this open quick enough. The three minute treatment socks hair with moisture and nutrients. Natural plant emoillients help maintain vibrancy while Olive Oil & Macadamia Oil provide instant shine. Soy & Wheat proteins with Panthenol & Vitamin E add nutrition and healthy appearance. You can do the glaze weekly or add a bit to your conditioner for a daily shine boost.

Pronto Texture & Volume Spray: My hair prefers to be straight with zero volume. I got to the point where I didn’t fight it because nothing seemed to work. Well now… hold the phone. This Texture and Volume Spray added that much desired “undone” look to my straight blowout. For the first time, my hair actually held a decent curl. The natural mineral, zeolite, is the key to this volume and hold. Plus, a dose of keratin strengthens hair. The formula is very similar to a hair spray – dry and light-weight. It also comes in handy for extra hold in updos.

I’ll be keeping my eye out for the newest from Oscar Blandi: Dry Teasing Dust and Dry Sculpting Pomade. What can I say? I’m hooked! Shop my favorites here:

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Shu Uemura Volume Maker Invisible Texturizing Powder

I’ve got a mess of fine long hair. This means two things: it takes forever to style and I am lacking in volume. So when I find a product that acts as a voluminizer AND dry shampoo, I pounce. Shu Uemura Volume Maker Invisible Texturizing Powder works great to “fluff” a blowout in its second or third day. It can make a pony just a little more posh with some volume at the crown. And it can lift lifeless hair.

This powder is absolutely invisible on my dark brown hair. I love the pen-like packaging (a breeze to throw in your purse). And it is fragrance-free. Seperate the strands where you want volume. Then use a very small amount of product – essentially one click – and brush on the roots of the hair. Massage with your fingers to distribute and voila! I found this tutorial super helpful when learning how to use the Volume Maker.

Shu Uemura Volume Maker Invisible Texturizing Powder is available at Shuuemuraartofhair-usa.com.