I really love the new UNITE haircare line, it has done wonders with my hair. The scent of both the shampoo and conditioner is so pretty it leaves my hair smelling amazing.

UNITE shampoo gets my hair really clean without over drying it and has really helped my hair to shine. My favorite product though has to be UNITE conditioner, at first I thought it wasn’t thick enough to really condition my hair. That is where the magic is though, it feels more like a shampoo during application instead of the overly thick almost lotion texture of a lot of conditioners. The UNITE conditioner is the perfect balance for my dual personality hair it conditions enough to keep my curls in line but is lightwieght enough not the weigh down my super fine hair. I love how great my hair looks and feels while using UNITE I have even been leaving it down, which for a girl who ties her hair up 99.5% of the time is a big thing!

UNITE is an amazing, cruelty-free, botanically based line proudly free of parabens, sulfate, dea & mea ingredients, and gluten. The premium line already has a list of celebrity fans such as: Heidi Klum, Eva Longoria, Sienna Miller, David Beckham, Nina Dobrev, Jennifer Hudson,  and many more. www.unitehair.com

UNITE Volumizing Shampoo
Create soft flexible volume and enhance natural luster and shine. Volumizes without sacrificing your hair’s natural moisture. Imagine that!!

Key Ingredients:
Hydroxypropyl Methocellulose: Thickens hair and enhances volume
Moringa Seed Extract : Color Locking Antioxidant
Botanisil: Moisturizes, locks in color, thermal protector

Price: $21.95

UNITE Volumizing Conditioner
Enjoy the feeling of fullness, volume and shine without the weight! Your hair will feel so manageable and light , you’ll be on cloud nine all day.

Key Ingredients:
Behentrimonium: Gives weightless moisture
Moringa Seed Extract : Color Locking Antioxidant
Botanisil: Moisturizes, locks in color, thermal protector

Price: $23.95

Disclosure: Complimentary samples of the above mentioned product were sent to me for an honest review.

From Mama Mio:

Mama Mio Get Waisted Body Shaper Snowflake ($10; mamamio.com)
Perfect for party girls, Get Waisted is the ultimate antidote to eggnog, candy canes and other holiday indulgences. With nine ingredients proven to combat fat deposits, this holy grail of slimming potions tightens the tummy and reduces post-holiday puffiness for a slimmer silhouette. The snowflake box features a cheeky quote that reads: “’Pour me another’ she said merrily…knowing the antidote to excess was in her bag.”

Mama Mio Boob Tube Bust & Neck Firmer Snowflake ($10; mamamio.com)
Ten dollars is a small price to pay for the instant gratification of a boob boost. The gravity-defying formula promotes firmer, fitter, glowing, dewy, youthful skin from the neck down. Fend off turtlenecks—and turkey necks—with this crinkle-fighting firmer. The snowflake box features a cheeky quote that reads: “As his hungry eyes fell to her gorgeous boson, she knew he was hers….”

Mama Mio Boob Tube with Magic Shimmer ($29.50; mamamio.com) – a bust and décolletage firmer with the added benefit of micro-golden glimmering sheen that gives your cleavage an irresistible sparkle this holiday season.

**For every holiday product sold, Mama Mio will be donating $1 to the cancer support charity, Look Good…Feel Better

From Lavanila:
Lavanila Healthy Fragrance Deluxe Mini Roller-Ball Set ($34; Sephora.com) – Infused with pure essential oils, antioxidants and nurturing botanicals—wear these all-natural fragrances alone or layer for a signature scent. This stylish four-piece set features: Pure Vanilla, Vanilla Coconut, Vanilla Grapefruit and Vanilla Lavender.

Lavanila Limited Edition Vanilla Passion Fruit Fragrance Set ($60; Sephora.com) – The limited-edition set offers a tropical rendition of the Lavanila classic, The Healthy Fragrance, and introduces the new exclusive, The Healthy Body Butter in sophisticated, sleek packaging that’s perfect for display.

Peppermint Blotting Linens ($10 Value)

What it is:
A package of 100 blotting papers to control shine.

What it is formulated to do:
These all-natural linens blot away excess oil and perspiration without disturbing makeup. Made from the leaf fibers of the exotic abaca tree plant, the fine texture of each sheet is infused with the invigorating essence of peppermint.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
Peppermint’s fresh sensation peps up your complexion while making these papers great for blotting lipstick, too. Dispensed from a slim package, it fits perfectly in your pocket, handbag or desk drawer.

ONLY $5

The stars of the new romantic comedy “Morning Glory” came together on Sunday, November 7th at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City to celebrate the movie’s premiere. Leading lady, Rachel McAdams, looked stunning and sultry on the red carpet with tousled, textured hair styled by Sebastian Professional Stylist Design Team Member Thomas Dunkin. After collaborating with the makeup artist and wardrobe stylist on Rachel’s final look, Thomas chose to craft a sexy, voluminous coif with a punch of rock star glam as an unexpected and unpredictable anecdote to the star’s gray strapless dress.

To achieve this sexy rocker chic ‘do, Thomas shares a step-by-step how-to for the A-list actress’ style:

1. Saturate freshly washed hair with Sebastian Professional Volupt Spray for heat protection and touchably soft volume.

2. Rough dry with hands and blow-dryer lifting random sections while twisting hair in different directions until very nearly dry.

3. Place hair in very large Velcro rollers in a brickwork pattern for maximum root lift. Complete drying with a diffuser then allow the rollers to cool and set.

4. Remove rollers and apply a sparse amount of Sebastian Professional Matte Putty through the ends of the hair. Apply another blast of heat with the hair dryer to work up the hair’s texture by massaging the roots with finger tips.

5. Part the hair low so that a big section of fringe sits asymmetric and falls sensually over one eye. To exaggerate the style and build up the shape, set the style with Sebastian Professional Re-Shaper by spraying into the stream of hot air from the hair dryer.

6. Apply Sebastian Professional Matte Putty again loosening the look with your hands and defining the sections that give a disheveled but modern edge to the final look.

For more information on Sebastian Professional please visit: www.sebastianprofessional.com