Review: Conair InfinitiPRO

A few weeks ago I took a short trip to visit some family and attend my cousin's housewarming party. While I was getting ready to head over to the party, my hair dryer died. When I say died, I mean made the worst sound ever and sounded like the whole interior was shredding! It was a little startling! Now, for my ladies out there who have long hair like me, the idea of having to use the hotel blow dryer is obnoxious! Not only did it take for ever, it would also time out! It only allowed me to use it for a certain amount of time! So frustrating!

Anyways, this left me in the market for a new hair dryer. I liked the one that died and it was actually the second one I had of the same type because the first one burnt out. I decided to try something new and I am so happy I did!!

I picked up the Conair InfinitiPRO (Link)

Details/Claims for the Conair InfinitiPRO

- Up to 50% faster drying time

- Salon Performance AC motor

- Up to 3x longer life

- Ceramic technology provides infrared heat to protect hair from damage

- Ionic technology for smooth, shinny hair with up to 75% less frizz

- Includes argon oil treatment 

- Four year limited warranty 

This dryer is amazing!! And I definitely believe some of its claims!

The speed settings are nice. The high speed has some power!! I have never been able to dry my hair as fast as I can with this one!!

Not only does it dry my hair quickly, not it's so much softer than after I've used others.

I am noticing that my hair is less frizzy, but I'm unsure how much of that is because of the blow dryer or because we're coming out of the winter months.

The only real downside is the high setting can be a bit much on hair that's almost dry. When my hair is to the point that it is still wet, but mostly dry, I make sure to use a lower setting to avoid crazy tangles and knots!

Plus, it's a super cute share of fuchsia/pink!!

If you are in the market to replace your blow dryer, definitely check out this one!!

Until next time ... Xoxo,

Mikal-Anne 

Friday Favorites:Review of L'Oreal Advance Haircare Products

I am always on the hunt for the hair products that fit my hair the best.  I have lots of hair and it tends to be dry which leads me to look for moisturizing products.  In addition to that, my hair tends to figure out products.  I don't think I'm alone in this, but it leads me to having to change my shampoo and conditioners fairly often.  I change shampoo/conditioner about every time or every other time that I need to buy some more.  I definitely have my favorites that I continuously go back to but this time I decided to venture out to something new.

I picked up a few products for the L'Oreal Paris Advance Haircare from the drug store.  I picked up the Power Moisture Hydrating Shampoo, Volume Filler Thickening Conditioner, and the Total Repair 5 Damage-Erasing Balm.  

Here's some of my reasoning for the products I picked.  I know I've been told before that I should stick within the line of products to get the best results.  Meaning that I should get all the Volume Filler products or all the Power Moisture products, but  I just don’t totally agree with this.  I have hair that has different needs, not just dry and not just flat.  I NEED BOTH!!  So, since I notice that shampoo that truly cleanses you’re hair can be drying, I get the moisture and since my conditioner can cause my hair to fall flat, I get the volume one.  This may not make sense to others, but so far, it seems to work for me!

Now on to the review!!

I must say, I am very impressed with all of these products.  All of them leave my hair so unbelievably soft!  I have actually never had my hair be as soft as it is.  It’s soft but not fine.  Sometimes I have noticed that if my hair is super soft it feels fine and doesn't seem to hold a style.  Fortunately with these products, I don’t notice that.  My curls are soft and bouncy.  It’s been great.    

Now as for the volume ... I have to admit that about the same time I started using these products, I also got a haircut.  I fixed my layers a cut just a bit of length off, not a ton, but some.  Now whether the reason I noticed volume is solely because of these new products or if it’s been helped because of the recent cut, I’m not sure.  Either way, I like what I'm seeing.

Now as for the Damage-Erasing Balm ... I'm definitely not disappointed with this one.  I don’t think that it’s a holy grail item or that it is so much better than every other deep conditioning product, but I still really like it and would recommend it to anyone looking for one.  I think that EVERYONE should have a deep conditioning product, whether it's this one or another one, you definitely need one.  

I like to do a deep condition to my hair at least twice a week.  I like to pair a deep condition treatment with a clarifying shampoo.  Usually the beginning of the week and somewhere in the middle of the week I like to get all of the gunk that tends to build up off.   If I do something to my hair that I feel has caused some extra damage, I will do it again.  If I have styled my hair and done some teasing, I feel good to treat my hair after. Also, the day after a haircut, I also like to make sure I do a deep condition on my ends to make sure I'm protecting them from the very beginning.  This Damage-Erasing Balm is a good product to be using!

So ... What do I think ... I would definitely recommend any of these products and will definitely be repurchasing them ... In addition, I'm also excited to see and try out any of the other products in this line!!

Alright lovelies, hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!  

xoxo,

Mikal-Anne

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