Haircare Review

Sleeping Hair Mask | HIP CHIC Hair Mask Review

August 1, 2018 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

How is your summer going? I can’t believe it is August! I am like a broken record saying that to you (and myself!) each month, but I am amazed at how fast time seems to fly. Alright, now how is your hair? If you’re like me you may have some dryness from color processing and heat damage. I have been using a HIP CHIC Sleeping Mask a couple of times a month and today I want to share my thoughts with you. HIP CHIC did send me quite a few goodies for my consideration for review, but this is not a sponsored post, and as always all opinions are my own.

Product Claims

The luxurious benefits of Shea butter protects hair color and boosts radiance while sleeping. This easy to use DIY steam hair mask is a fun and adorable way to improve the look and feel of split ends, stressed out and unruly frizzy hair.

My Thoughts

Lamb steam masks are popular in Korean beauty and work by heating up upon application and mending split ends. You can read my HIP CHIC Soft Lamb Steam Mask review here.

I have shared several HIP CHIC haircare products on my LeahTacklesBeauty Instagram and I love them because they’re an affordable haircare line with adorable packaging and products that feel like a treat. I especially love the HIP CHIC Ponytail Mask! I love using the HIP CHIC products because it is fun, and the cuteness factor is an absolute plus for me when I am trying to cram in a little self-care into my packed schedule…anyone else? I also use these as little add-ons to gifts for my girlfriends because again, they’re super cute packaging adds a little something-something to a girly gift. But, does the HIP CHIC Shea Butter Sleep Mask actually do anything for my hair?

I LOVE that this 2 step sleeping hair mask focuses on color care because as someone with color treated hair I am constantly working to keep my hair color shiny and salon fresh instead of fading or turning brassy (Brass is a blondes worst enemy!) I thought I might be bother me to sleep with a disposable shower cap all night, but it wasn’t uncomfortable and it didn’t cause any staining or mess on my pillow. My hair was quite the sight the next morning, but I washed and conditioned my hair as normal, and then my hair felt incredibly soft! I often shower in the evenings (#momlife) but I enjoyed the way my ends felt so much that I have been using this mask every couple of weeks to keep my ends looking and feeling nice. It is amazing how happy it makes me to not have my ends looking dry or split.

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HIP CHIC Sleeping Hair Mask Shea Butter

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July 24, 2017 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope you guys had a fun weekend! I had a very productive weekend, which always makes me feel good, and still managed to fit in some fun with friends.

I have had this blog for over three years now, and My YouTube Channel for over two years, and I now get questions from a lot of you about some of my beauty, skincare, and haircare products picks via email or messages on social media. I want to say that I am flattered to be asked for my recommendations, and keep them coming : ) I recently found Kit.com, a site where I can create shoppable lists of products from Amazon. I am thrilled to have an easy way to share all of my favorites with you.

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HOW-TO FIX BRASSY ORANGE BLONDE HAIR!

June 5, 2017 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

It is Monday again! The weekend always flies by way too fast, but I hope that your Monday is off to a fantastic start!

We have well water at our house, and even with a water softener my blonde hair gets brassy and dry. I have used the Malibu Treatment Packets on and off for years, but I have just recently started using a shampoo and conditioner to really up the protection for my blonde locks.

Malibu Hard Water Wellness Treatment Kit

This system comes with a shampoo, conditioner, and four Malibu Treatment packets that help protect against protects your hair against minerals hiding in your hard and well water that can cause discoloration and can also dry your hair out. This kit contains 100% vegan ingredients and removes and prevents discoloration, dryness, damage and dullness.

My Routine

I use the shampoo and conditioner once per week and the treatment packet about once every three-to-four weeks. I use the shampoo while I’m washing my body, and then I rinse the shampoo out and squeeze the water out of my hair before applying the conditioner for a longer amount of time while I shave and wash my face. One the days that I am doing a treatment packet I wash my hair with the Malibu shampoo and rinse before doing the treatment packet. To do the packet I mix a tiny bit of water (about 1 oz.) with the powder in the packet to create a paste which I apply all over my hair, lightly squeezing it into my hair. I let the paste sit on my hair for 5-10 minutes before rinsing and conditioning as normal. If you have the time, you can also wrap a towel around your hair (like the Turbie Twist) and let the treatment stay on even longer.

Does It Work?

The first time I used the shampoo and conditioner I didn’t notice a drastic difference, but I do find that it helps keep the brass at bay when between treatments. I absolutely LOVE the Malibu treatments, but it did take me a bit of time to get the hang of the consistency that works for me, how long to leave it on, and where to focus the product (wherever you have orange or brassy color).

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Damage Remedy+ Coconut Miracle Oil OGX Shampoo Review

March 20, 2017 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday! And HAPPY SPRING!

A couple of weeks ago I shared my all-time favorite heat protectant to use before heat styling (read it here), which just happens to be a drugstore product, and I thought I would continue my Leah Tackles Hair series with another drugstore item that is new to my rotation, but is so far holding its own.

Damage Remedy + Coconut Miracle Oil OGX Shampoo

Why I Love It

First of all, I’ll admit that the packaging was very enticing to me and once I smelled it I immediately tossed this coconut scented shampoo into my shopping cart. This shampoo has a blend of coconut oil, tiare and vanilla bean extracts to help give hydration to my color treated and heat styled hair.

My Routine

I always go at least every other day, and sometimes I go two days before washing my hair and so I usually end up washing my hair three times per week. I use this twice per week and a purple shampoo for blondes on the third washing day each week.

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GO LONGER BETWEEN HAIRCUTS? LIVING PROOF SPLIT END MENDER REVIEW

December 12, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you had a great weekend! If you’re like a lot of us, you probably don’t get your haircut the recommended every 6-8 weeks, and sometimes the ends of your hair can start looking a little rough between trims. Today I am going to be sharing my thoughts on the Living Proof Perfect Hair Hair Day Fresh Cut Split End Mender.

Living Proof Split End Mender

What It Is

The Living Proof Split End Mender can be used on wet or dry hair to seal individual split ends so that the ends of your hair looks smooth and aligned. It also contains a conditioning layer that keeps ends sealed and soft for polished looking ends. You can start using this right after a haircut to help prevent split ends, or to treat split ends.

How I Use It

I like to apply this to the bottom few inches of my hair while it is still damp after showering. I also have used it after straightening and curling my hair when the ends look a little bit raggedy and it definitely works to smooth out my ends.

My Thoughts

I love that a little bit of this goes a long way and helps my split ends look smooth! I really feel like this helps get that “just left the salon” look. I really like this to treat my split ends when my hair is damp. This does work to smooth my ends after curling or straightening for a sleek look, but I can get the same effect using other serums as well. I already have added this to my “loves” list at Sephora and will continue using this to prevent and treat split ends.

Have you ever tried this or other Living Proof products? Let me know your thoughts in the comments! Have a wonderful day and don’t forget to subscribe : )