Restoring my Hair with the Help of John Frieda®

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I’m the first to admit, I torture my hair. It’s not a nice thing to admit, but it’s the truth.

Each day I start with blow drying my hair with high heat, and then I use a hair straightener to make my dry, damaged and frizzy hair look sleek and straight. In it’s natural state, my hair is nowhere near what I want it to be.

 

 
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I know every day that I go through my styling routine I’m not doing my hair any favors, but it’s a vicious cycle I can’t break!

I recently started trying some new products from John Frieda® to see if I could repair some of the damage I have done, create a new routine that is a bit more loving to my locks, and can give me that sleek and straight look I am going for.
 

 
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My hair savior has absolutely been the John Frieda® Sheer Blonde® Hi-Impact Restoring Shampoo and Conditioner.

After one wash, my hair already felt moisturized and rejuvenated. The formula was meant for blondes, and the shampoo helped to protect the colour of my hair. My hair felt much softer and more smooth each time I used it. A week after I had been using these products my hair felt like it was already on the road to recovery!
 

 
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Next up in my new arsenal of products was the John Frieda® Sheer Blonde® Hi-Impact Restoring Oil Elixir.

After jumping out of the shower I would spray my damp hair through the ends of my hair. I’ve always had a very oily scalp, but I noticed this formula was lightweight and didn’t make my hair oily at all.

The product contains sunflower oil, which repairs damaged hair and replenishes blonde hair.

I can’t stand it when my hair becomes a brassy shade of yellow instead of blonde. The John Frieda® Sheer Blonde® Hi-Impact Restoring Oil Elixir not only strengthens hair, but also brightens up dull hair by repairing damage and replenishing the colour.
 

 
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One of the best ways to combat damaged hair is less processing.

I knew I had to use styling heat less often, but it was a difficult habit to crack. I tried out the John Frieda® Frizz-Ease® 3-Day Straight™ Flat Iron Spray to see if it lived up to its name.

I evenly sprayed the product onto my wet (or towel-dried hair), combed it through my hair, and then used my blow-dryer on my hair as usual.

Once I actually finished straightening my hair it was transformed into a sleek, straight look that was shiny and seemed salon-styled. The heat-activated formula wraps each strand to protect against heat damage, block frizz, and keep your strands straight for days.

My style lasted until my next shampoo which I spread out to every two days, and my glossy locks stayed straight right up until then.
 

 
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Needing to wash and heat style my hair less meant I was saving my strands from over processing them, so I really loved the John Frieda® Frizz-Ease® 3-Day Straight™ Flat Iron Spray.

Using all of these products has not only repaired some of the damage I had already done to my hair, but it has also helped prevent future damage as well.

I love what my hair is looking like now – smooth, straight, shiny, and a little livelier since I have been using this arsenal of products!
 

 
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Our friends from John Frieda are holding #AHairBetterContest where you could win a hair makeover and a stylish weekend getaway for two! Get your luscious locks over to their contest page for more info. Good luck!
 

 

For more information on the products I have been using on my hair lately, visit www.johnfrieda.ca
 

 
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Xoxo Mandy

 

A Healthy Tan with Bioderma Photoderm Self-Tanner

A Healthy Tan with Bioderma Photoderm Self-Tanner
 

 

Years ago I was that girl who would bake in the sun – no shade, no sunscreen, not worrying about a burn because it would turn into a golden tan later.

Things have changed and I’ve realized how completely crazy that whole idea was, so now you will find me taking breaks in the shade and lathering on sunscreen.

Another perfect alternative (and a much healthier one) is using a self-tanner. I was never really a big fan of self-tanner since my first experience had me with orange splotches on my skin, clothing, and any other surface I touched.

Fast-forward to last week when I tried Bioderma’s Photoderm Self-Tanner, and I realized what I was truly missing all of this time!
 

 
A Healthy Tan with Bioderma Photoderm Self-Tanner

 

 

This amazing little can contains a moisturizing self-tanner that you really have no chance of messing up. The spray from the can is more like a mist, and it evenly distributed onto my skin adding a nice glow.
 

 
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The mist dried almost instantly and I can tell you there was ZERO transfer onto my clothing! This had me pretty happy – my skin was dry in seconds. The instructions indicated that to get a tanned look I should mist myself once a day for three days, and then once every two days. I felt like I had enough colour after two days of misting, and then I went ahead and re-applied once every two days. The results were pretty amazing, and my skin looked evenly tanned and felt moisturized.
 

 
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The spray is also paraben free, alcohol free, and hypoallergenic. You can learn more details about my new favourite self-tanner here!

 

 

 

 

This product was provided to me for review, but all opinions are fabulously my own!
 

 

Xoxo Mandy

 

 

Pompoms and Tassels

pompoms and tassels
 

 pompoms and tassels
 

 

pompoms and tassels

 

 
pompoms and tassels
 

 
pompoms and tassels
 

 
pompoms and tassels
 

 

pompoms and tassels

 

 

 

 

Sandals – Tory Burch | Tassel Clutch – Marshalls | Embroidered Shorts – Marshalls | Tassel Earrings – H&M | White Tank – Turquoise Boutiques

 

 
How amazing is this pompom bag? I have been looking for some fun clothing and accessories with pompoms on them, and once I came across this bag I had to have it. It was only $12.99 from Marshalls which was a total steal since I was looking online at similar ones around the $75 mark!

I’ve had a tough time finding jean shorts I love that are an appropriate length (so the mom’s on the playground don’t gossip about me) and unfortunately still no luck on that front, but these embroidered shorts were a total win – again from Marshalls. They even had a tassel detail on the drawstring so I was totally in love with them.

My tassel earrings are from H&M which is where all of the good tassel earrings are from these days, and my Tory Burch Miller sandals are the perfect shade to go with everything this summer!

These Miller sandals will be my go-to all summer. They are on everyone’s summer essential guide’s this year for good reason – they are a classic sandal and I purchased them in the perfect neutral colour.

I’ve added a few more of my favourite pompom bags, embroidered shorts, and a link to my sandals below as well.

I hope you are having a great week so far!

 

 

 

 

Xoxo Mandy

 

 

Neutral Love

Neutral Love
 

 Neutral Love

 

 Neutral Love
 

 Neutral Love
 

 Neutral Love
 

 Neutral Love

 

 Neutral Love
 

 Neutral Love

 

  

 
Romper – TOBI | Necklace – Shop the Exhibit | Shoes – Town Shoes | Market Bag – Penney & Co

 

 

I couldn’t believe my luck when this TOBI romper fit so well when it arrived at my door. When you order something online it’s so hard to tell if it will fit – especially if it’s a romper! This one had a great fit, and I loved how light the fabric was as well.

It’s been so hot and humid here lately so the lighter my outfits are the better. I decided to keep things neutral to match my romper including my shoes, and my market bag.

We’re a little under the weather here today (my son is a little sick, and I’m fighting it off), but we are hoping tomorrow will be just as beautiful so we can enjoy the weather outside!

Did you know that new TOBI customers get 50% off their first order? Get ready for a new season with their selection of earrings, booties, high waisted jeans, evening dresses, trench coats and boyfriend jeans.

Happy Saturday!

 

 

Xoxo Mandy

 

 

Summer Favourites from SheIn

Summer Favourites from SheIn

 

 

I wore a really cute top last week from SheIn, and I decided to round up a few more of my favourite items from their website on the blog! They have so many cute summer items right now – here are the ones I’m loving the most!

 

 

1. Boat Neck Romper

2. Tassel Trim Blouse

3. Embroidered Kimono

4. Embroidery Tie Neck Dress

5. Fringe Lace Up Heels

6. Bell Sleeve Loose Dress

7. Open Toe Wedges

 

 

Xoxo Mandy