Clamp Free Curls with Conair You Curl.

We all want gorgeous summer hair, and I found out one easy way to get it. With the use of this new tool from Conair, I get beautiful "clamp-free" curls. You heard me correctly. This is simply a cone-shaped barrel, with no clamp, that is used to create a softer, less structured curl. Take a look at Conair You Curl.

 

Instead of a regular curling iron in which the iron curls around your hair, you curl your hair around the iron. Simply wrap hair around the barrel, hold for a few seconds and then release.   The conical design allows the curls to start closer to the root, allowing more volume through the middle (the larger portion of the barrel) and the bottom will have a tighter curl (the smaller section of the barrel).  The effect is trendy, free-flowing spirals with no “clamp kinks.”  I will admit that it takes a few tries to get used to it, but once you do, look out. Your hair will be full of bouncy, beautiful, fresh out of the salon curls.

You Curl is also part of Conair's Infiniti line. That means it features tourmaline ceramic technology which offers more protection, reduces frizz, helps eliminate static, and leaves no damaging hot spots.

The Infiniti by Conair You Curl is available nationwide at mass market and drug store retailers, as well as at conairyoucurl.com for an average retail price of $49.99.  You can also find out more great info by “liking” Conair’s new Facebook page at www.facebook.com/conairhair

 *Press sample(s) of the product(s) featured was provided by brand or brand representative for editorial consideration.

5 Reasons to Love Root Touch-Up from Nice 'n Easy.

Clairol Nice 'n Easy Root Touch-Up, the first root maintenance coloring product to hit the market has just reached some pretty significant milestones. Not only is Root Touch-Up celebrating it's 5th Anniversary, it has sold more than 25 million boxes to date, and has won 12 prestigious beauty awards. They have even partnered with Shutterfly.com to create the first root touch-up photo editing tool.

Clairol's new color director, Marie Robinson, give us her 5 reasons to love Root Touch-Up from Nice 'n Easy too.

1. Easy Application
   "With it's unique brush applicator, Root Touch-Up is very easy to apply and has enough product for other areas that might need some extra coverage, like around your temples."
2. Shade Match
   "The shade match is so seamless that for even my celebrity clients, I can barely tell they have used the product."
3. Time
   "This is a real timesaver! What other product makes you look and feel great in just 10 minutes?"
4. Budget
   "You can't deny the cost savings with this little wonder. Some of my clients extend their hair color up to 3 weeks when they can't get back to the salon."
5. Gray Coverage
   "I know it's not a fun topic, but you don't have to worry about Root Touch-Up. You get complete gray coverage just where you need it - your re-growth!"

I faithfully use Root Touch-Up in Medium Golden Blonde in between colorings. It makes my color stretch out to six weeks at least, and covers those pesky grays that are always creeping in around my hairline. The fact that I can pick it up at most mass merchandiser's for $6.99 makes me love it more.

Are you a Root Touch-Up user too? Why do you love it so much?

Celebrate World Ocean's Day with Depth and Win the Full Line!

Officially recognized by the UN in 2008, but unofficially celebrated since 1992, World Oceans Day allows us the opportunity to delight in our world ocean and explore our personal connections to the sea. I cannot think of a more better time for us all to get involved. In light of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico which might soon reach the Atlantic Ocean, doing all we can to preserve our waters is now more important than ever.

Some companies are supporting World Oceans Day with products, such as La Mer is with their special edition in blue, and another fine company, Depth. Depth, a hair and skincare company, realizes the importance of the ocean and its inhabitants, especially as their company was founded by a marine biologist that uses sea-based ingredients to clean, nourish and refresh skin and hair.  So, to commemorate and honor World Oceans Day, Depth will donate $1 from each unit of it's line sold from June 8^th through June 15^th to the National Audubon Society for Gulf oil spill recovery.

The Depth collection consists of shampoos, conditioners, hand soaps, body wash, hand and body lotions, and shave creams in four exclusive scents: Mangrove Citrus, Sea Berry, Orange Blossom and Bay Coconut.

Hair Care
Infused with a unique blend of sea botanicals, certified organic aloe vera and natural emollients, Depth Shampoos and Conditioners are ultra-hydrating, refreshing, and moisturizing. All hair care items are $9.99 each.

• Refresh Daily Shampoo – For all hair types. Keeps hair soft, healthy and nourished with a nutrient-rich blend of vitamins and sea botanicals
• Drench Hydrating Shampoo – For dry and damaged hair: Gentle cleansers work to nourish and restore essential moisture, ideal for color treated hair
• Immerse Daily Conditioner – For all hair types. Nutrient-rich to maintain healthy, beautiful hair without weighing it down
• Submerse Deep Conditioner – For dry and damaged hair. This creamy conditioner provides deep nourishment and ultra-hydration for extra healthy hair

Hand Soaps & Body Washes
Luxurious, refreshing and extra-gentle, Depth Hand Soaps and Body Washes are enriched with ultra-hydrating sea botanicals and organic aloe vera to naturally cleanse, moisturize and soothe the skin.  The Hand Soaps are $7.99 each while the Body Washes are $9.99 each.

Hand & Body Lotions
Lightweight and quick absorbing, Depth Hand & Body Lotions are enriched with ultra-hydrating sea botanicals and organic aloe vera to moisturize, soothe and nourish the skin.  The Hand and Body Lotions retail for $9.99 each.

Shave Creams
As smooth and silky as algae, Depth Shave Creams are enriched with hydrating sea botanicals and natural emollients to provide an effortless glide for a soft, comfortable shave, while an abundance of organic aloe vera moisturizes and nourishes the skin. The shave creams are $6.99 each.

Depth products are sold exclusively at Whole Foods. To learn more about the products and read the story behind the brand, please visit their site at DepthBody.com.

One lucky Beautiful Makeup Search reader will win the entire line of Depth products. To enter, all you have to do is a leave a comment on this post, telling me why the ocean is important to you.

Please note that this is not a judged contest, one winner will be selected randomly from all correctly submitted entries. The random comment will be chosen after 11:59 PM EST on June 15th, 2010, when the contest closes. Be sure to leave an e-mail address where specified in the comment form (only I will see this), as you will have just 72 hours from being notified to respond in order to claim your prize. Open to US residents only, aged 18 years and older. Only one entry per e-mail address please.

*Prize donated by brand or brand representative, exclusively for this giveaway. We would like to thank them for their sponsorship and support of this giveaway.