Pantene Ultimate 10 BB Creme for Hair Review

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When I first heard that Pantene was coming out with a BB Creme a couple months ago, my first thought was "Pantene's getting into makeup?".  This was because a BB Creme for hair did not occur to me as a possibility.  I've talked about how BB Cremes tend to annoy me on principle before but I couldn't wait to get my hands on this version for the hair.  So what exactly is the Ultimate 10 BB Creme 10-in-1 Beauty Balm for Hair, you ask?  Read on to find out!

Sample Sunday: Alterna Bamboo Luminous Shine Mist

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Glossybox randomly sent me a box a few weeks ago that looks like it was from one of the Summer months. I'm not sure why I got it but it was free, so hey!  One of the items inside was a small bottle of Alterna's Bamboo Luminous Shine Mist.

I'm addicted to shine mists.  My absolute fave is from the brand Smooth N' Shine.  It gives my dry, dull hair the luster it always wanted.  So I was excited to try this as I've never used a shine mist outside of the drugstore or beauty supply store.

Firstly, it doesn't have the same consistency as shine mists I'm used to.  The ones I've had in the past tend to have a very lightweight texture, that doesn't feel wet if you accidentally spray some on your skin.  They feel more like a dry oil.  Alterna's, however, did feel wet.

Next, the smell.  When I first sprayed it, the concentrated smell gave me the impression of alcohol.  Once that subsided, though, it had a strong scent reminiscent of the way Garnier's hair products used to smell.  Kind of like avocados, which I can't stand.

By the middle of the week, I was definitely not impressed.  I can use my Smooth N' Shine over and over again every day for a week and not have my hair feel weighed down.  With Altherna, my hair felt oily and dirty by hump day.  

Would I be interested in purchasing a full size product, based on this sample? Nope

I'll be sticking to my Smooth N' Shine, thank you very much.  Not only does it work 100x better, it's also quite a bit cheaper.

You can find more about this product at Sephora's website.  It retails for $22 for 4 oz of product.

Sample Sunday: Carol's Daughter Monoi Repairing Shampoo & Conditioner

I bought some of Carol's Daughter's hair products about 6 years ago when they arrived at Sephora and to be honest, they weren't my favorites.  I have grown to really like the bath and body products but tend to veer away from the hair stuff.  But I gave them another chance last week when I got a sample of the Monoi Repairing Shampoo and Conditioner.  

First of all, this stuff smells sooooo good:  like real coconut!  It's not overpowering at all, in fact it's on the subtle side, but it lingers in your hair for days.  Like, every now and then you'll get a whiff of something wonderful and then realize it's your hair.

But what really impressed me was how nice my hair felt after rinsing out the conditioner.  It was so soft and not tangled at all.  And once blow-dried, even my mother was impressed with how soft my hair felt.  

It has big claims about preventing breakage and extending the life of your hair by 13 times after just one use, and I'll get into that when I do a more formal review.  Usually when I hear claims like that though, I pretty much just ignore them, but I think this one might have a ring of truth to it.  My hair feels so damn good y'all!

I'm not sure how I feel about the Shampoo though.  It's sulfate-free, which is a good thing, but it took forever to lather.  I know you don't need lather, but I like it.  

Would I be interested in purchasing a full size, based on the sample?  I already have!!

I hopped on Sephora the day after I used this stuff and bought a full size conditioner while they were still running their family and friends sale.  I NEVER DO THAT!  That's how much I liked it.  I left the shampoo though, maybe next time...

You can find more information about these products on the Carol's Daughter website.  The shampoo retails for $18, while the conditioner is priced at $20.

Goody Simple Styles Spin Pins are My Hair's Best Buds

When these babies showed up in my Influenster box, I couldn't help but smile.  I've purchased Goody's Spin Pins quite a while ago and have been an avid fan ever since, so I could always use more!  Haven't heard of them?  Keep reading!

Glossybox USA September 2012: Better Late Than Never :)

If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you've already heard this apology but I'm gonna say it again:  I'm sorry I've been rather MIA lately.  It's midterm/project/group work time in grad school right now and I just haven't been able to sit still long enough to put out quality posts.  One of the casualties of this situation has been September's Glossybox, which I've had a while now and am just now getting around to showing.  And that's a real shame because it's quite awesome....

My Glam (or Should I Say Ipsy?) Bag September 2012

Right before I received my Glam bag for this month, I got email saying MyGlam was changing their name to Ipsy.  I'm not sure why this is, but according to the message you're still getting the same awesome service just with a different name.  And judging by my bag, I'd have to agree....

nuNaat Karite Special Collection & Giveaway!!!!

A couple months ago I was contacted by the hair care company nuNaat, offering to let me try one of their collections.  I had never heard of the brand up until that point, but when I saw the brand's website and list of products I had a really hard time just picking 1 collection.  My ultimate choice was the Karite Special, which was said to be great for dry, damaged, brittle, or chemically-processed hair and, well, that pretty much sums up my current hair situation.  Keep reading for the reviews and giveaway!

Smooth 'N Shine Keratin Power Semi-Permanent Hair Tamer Review

I've been putting this review for weeks now because, honestly, I don't think this product was made for someone like me.  As a bzzagent, I was offered a chance to try out Smooth 'N Shine's new Keratin Power Hair Tamer and jumped at the chance.  But actually using the product was a different story...

Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Fortifying Shampoo & Conditioner Review

So I just wanted to give you guys a quick review on Garnier Fructis's Triple Nutrition Fortifying Shampoo and Conditioner for dry, damaged hair.  I'm a member of BzzAgent (find out more about the BzzAgent program at BzzAgent.com) and was selected a few weeks ago for the Garnier Campaign.  I have to admit, (and if you've read my prior review on the Triple Nutrition 3 Minute Undo Dryness Reversal Treatment you already know this), I was not excited to try these for a number of reasons.  But having low expectations turned out to be a good thing since I was that much more surprised at how much I liked it!

I Give Up: Garnier Fructis 3-Minute Undo Dryness Reversal Treatment Review

I've had luck with Garnier Fructis hair products once.  It was the conditioner for long hair and it was splendid, but mysteriously it only helped my hair a handful of times.  It was like my hair got used to it and built up a resistance, which for me happens a lot more often I'd prefer.  But because of those few select times my hair was in love with the one conditioner, I'm constantly giving Garnier chance after chance with other products in hopes to feel that magic again.  Sadly, time after time, I'm disappointed.  However, I think it's finally come to the point I can skip the Garnier hair section at Walgreen altogether now as I hated the Triple Nutrition 3-Minute Undo Dryness Reversal Treatment.  Find out why after the jump!

Fortune Cookie Soap Shampoo Bar Review

My hair sucks...I'm just gonna put that out there now.  It's dry, damaged, and to make matters worse I'm the worst at hairstyling so my hair is always in either a bun, ponytail, or just down with no style whatsoever.  So my primary focus right now is to just get it healthy.  While usually the new products I try to use on my hair turn out to be epic fails, this Fortune Cookie Soap Shampoo Bar in Hawaiian Ice thankfully didn't turn out to be one of them.  Having never used a similar product before, I had a very pleasant experience with it, not to mention my hair smelled AH-mazinggggg!  Read on for more info and pics :)