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Monday, July 4, 2016

First impressions review on Ulta Products!

    I posted about this awhile ago wanting to do a first impression on some new shampoo and conditioner I recently purchased but I realized it would be better if I waited a few weeks and actually tried to product out a bit.

    I am always in search of good products for my hair and one big thing that I have been lacking on is a good shampoo and conditioner. Since I am coloring my hair every so often I wanted a product that would keep my hair healthy and also keep the color in. Now I have learned that unless a shampoo has the direct color infused in it, you will not find a shampoo that keeps your hair color perfect. Many shampoos prevent it from fading faster, and keep the color looking shiny and nice even when it fades. There are shampoos with some pigment in them but if you are interested in those you have to make sure it has the color you want. If you pick an off color then every time you wash your hair the color will change a bit. Kind of like purple shampoo, you use that stuff and bam! Instant purple or white hair! Here's what I found that has helped improve my hair texture and color. 



1. Matrix Total Results Color Obsessed Shampoo
   For starters, this smells AMAZING! You open the bottle and are instantly hit with grape smelling shampoo. I love how strong this shampoo is because when i get out of the shower I can smell the grape for at least a day after. This shampoo does not bubble up a ton which is nice so it is not drying out my hair, and the color of the actual shampoo is white so there is no dye in the bottle. It only takes a little bit in my hand to use for my hair which is also a big deal for me. Im always a little nervous with hair products because I never know how my hair will react but I really enjoyed this shampoo. You can purchase this item at Ulta, or online Ulta, other hair salons. I got this product during a Matrix sale so it made the deal even better for me, plus I love the Matrix line itself. I use Matrix color on my hair and always am happy with the results. Id recommend this for darker colored hair for sure.This product is normally around 10-30$ at Ulta and will change depending on store.



2. Matrix Biolage color last Conditioner/Revitalisant
  
 First impressions for this conditioner were just as great as the shampoo. They are two different color lines but I find that mixing these two lines helps just as much as sticking with one. The smell is more of a flower blossom hint and isnt as strong. Not my favorite but the way my hair feels is amazing. It also does not take a lot of product to fill your hair and leaves it soft and shiny. I find even when my hair is at its worst in damage the Matrix Line has such a good effect on it. I also purchased this at Ulta on sale but its averaged around 25-30$ Definitely worth the investment 

3. Matrix Biolage Color Last Mask
   You cant end a great hair treatment without a good mask. I have found that most hair mask act similar to leaving conditioner in for a long time so I havent quite found one that amazes me yet but this mask is still very good. It definitely works best when your hair is just damp and when you are able to leave it in for a long period of time. I have yet to sleep over night with it in my hair yet but I can definitely do that and let you guys know how that goes. Its great for right after I color my hair and I just soak in it for a good 10-20 minutes in a steaming shower. Always rinse with cool water even after a mask because it will close your hair cuticle and keep the color in longer. I know its hard to stand in cold water but if it keeps your hair healthy you can be strong for a good 2 minutes of rinsing. I purchased this at Ulta on sale and it is usually around 25-35$ 

I really would refer people to Matrix, their products have usually had a good reaction to my hair and I hope you guys take the time to try it. I know its simple to go Walmart and buy some cheap shampoo that feels good at first but most of the time its super harsh on your hair in the future and will dry it out completely. If you have the extra money go invest in some good shampoo and conditioner, the Matrix line has many other products that fit for every type of hair so dont feel left out! Just go check it out! 

TIP OF THE WEEK( If your shampoo bubbles up a lot when you are scrubbing your hair it has a ton of sulfate in it; sulfates main purpose is to dry things out so at first it feels great till you have to use it every day because you are just adding build up on your scalp! Gross! Watch what products you use on your hair and experiment to see what has the best results for you.)

Sunday, July 3, 2016

My Salt Lake Trip!

   Hey everybody! So so sorry for the little posting lately, Ive been out of town these past few days and to makeup up for my absence I have 4 blog post coming up tonight and tomorrow! This post is an over view of my entire trip so lets not wait around and get started!




   I took a trip up north for a wedding shower with my fiances family; I was super excited to get a break from work and school so this trip was well needed. The drive up is always extensive but I usually sleep so its ok. Some tips I would recommend on a long drive are to bring a book, headphones, music, pillow, and blanket. If im tired I can sleep for at least 4 hours in a car and if im just bored ill read a book or listen to music and day dream. Sounds silly yes but no ones ever to young to dream about your future. (Sorry the video is sideways!)

   So after the long drive we checked into our hotel in Woods Cross Salt Lake. We stayed at the Hampton Inn which I HIGHLY recommend! We really enjoyed our stay and I will go into more detail about the hotel in my next review post. So after getting to the hotel we rushed to get ready for the wedding shower and my nerves now kicked in. Why? I honestly dont know haha, I just didnt know what to expect really and my mom was meeting my fiances side of the family for the first time. Turns out the wedding shower was absolutely amazing and I love his family so much. We had such a great time with crazy games and fun pictures which I will also talk about in a Bridal Shower post later on. Ive learned how important it is to spend time with family, they really create the best atmosphere and teach you a lot about life. After a fun evening of gifts and laughs we headed back to the hotel to get some sleep before the next day. 




   Day 2 of the trip was definitely a rush. By rush I mean Lagoon rush, such a fun place! We expected it to be a bit busy because it was the first day of July but the longest line we actually waited in was like 20 min because it had a complication. So it was actually a really nice day to spend at Lagoon. We started the day off with their newest ride Cannibal. BEST RIDE THERE! Ill go into detail later but if you are a roller coaster junky its the ride for you. I took my fiance on the giant swing that you fly down from and he definitely faced two of his biggest fears but it was totally worth it. After 7 hours and one last go at Cannibal Duncan and I finished the day with a GIANT Funnel cake! Best thing ever made! After that we all headed in for the night completely exhausted but satisfied. 

   Day 3 Last day of our trip! We actually were going to end on day 2 but my little sister was a bit sick :( so we stayed an extra day so she could rest. We headed out and stopped at Temple Square in the heart of Salt Lake City to end the day. This was my favorite part of the trip. Seeing the Salt Lake Temple and all the neat places around it was Amazing! The history is awesome and is definitely a beautiful sight to see. Even if you arent LDS or dont know about the religion I would definitely recommend visiting here. Its history is fascinating and there is so much to see. If you are a history junky this will definitly be your happy place. I only got a short view today so I definitely want to go back and spend a few days there touring the entire area and showing you guys the beauty of it all. After this final stop we all packed up to head home. We met some friends half way from California and had frosty's and caught up on life. Before we knew it we were home and happy to sleep in our own beds. Such an amazing trip this weekend and ill definitely go into more detail about some of the hot spots in my next few post so dont leave me hanging yet.

Sorry for the longer post this time but I just couldnt leave you guys hanging without the fun details. I do have some more cosmetic tips coming up as well so you guys have a good mix of things to read! Stay Tuned!