Giveaway! Enter to win a $25 SpaFinder Gift card!

Giveaway Time!

I somehow received a $25 SpaFinder e-gift card that 

I am probably never going to find time to use. 

 

  Since I'm sure we all had stressful holidays 

and could use some pampering, I figure that someone can use it. 

So I'm giving it away!

Here's the deal: 

 This giveaway will run from 12:00 PM today (Jan. 22) until 11:59 PM on February 5th, 2015. Enter with the Rafflecopter widget below.
  Winner will be randomly chosen through Rafflecopter. The lucky winner will be notified by email within a few days after the giveaway ends and will have 72 hours to respond. The prize will be sent via email in .pdf format within 1-2 weeks of confirmation.... Blah blah blah, you can read the rest of the fine print below xD









 Terms & Conditions:
Giveaway ends February 5, 2015 at 11:59 PM EST. No purchase necessary to enter or win. Your privacy is important to me, I will not share or sell your email address. Winner will be chosen randomly through Rafflecopter Random Selector (which uses Random.org) and contacted via email. A reply to the winning email is required within 72 hours before a new winner is chosen. The winner’s entries will be verified. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of physical prizes, 1-2 weeks for digital prizes, unless other wise noted. Unless otherwise specified, open to U.S only, ages 18+. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Spafinder, Instagram, and Google+ are in no way associated with this giveaway. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Days in the Life of Kris blog reserves the right to publish winner’s first name and last initial. Days in the Life of Kris blog also reserves the right to choose a different winner in the case that the randomly chosen winner refuses to co-operate with rules, reply to winning email in 72 hour time period or does not have verifiable entries. Giveaway is subject to the laws of the state of Ohio. Taxes due, if any, on prize winnings, are the sole responsibility of the winner. Void where prohibited by law.
 

Unbox & Review - Herbal Essences Naked Collection Volume Kit (Winner!)

Today I am unboxing and reviewing the 

Herbal Essences Naked Collection Volume Kit.

   The first thing that I will say is that I absolutely LOVE that it comes in its own box together from the manufacturer instead of the products shipping separately in a larger box from Walmart. It it much more secure and you don't have to worry about bottles rolling around, breaking open, and making a mess during shipping.

 The kit comes in a white box, it is very plain and nondescript.
Once opened though, it is unique and eye catching with a bright "cover"

that you need to lift to get to the product.

 On the back of the cover is product information conveniently placed above each product's location in the box. There is also a small insert included with information on other
Herbal Essences Naked products.

Now, onward to our review!

I'm going to start off with the shampoo and conditioner.

  The Naked Volume shampoo and conditioner both smell wonderful. The scent is grapefruit and mint. It sounds like a weird combination, but it turns out to be a good combination. Usually I'm against fruit and/or mint scents because they can be super strong and over powering. This has a soft, lingering scent that is surprisingly pleasant.

The shampoo leaves your hair feeling squeaky clean alone (a feeling I don't like). 

BUT, when used with the conditioner, you get super soft hair with some extra bounce.

 The dry shampoo works great for me. 

I haven't tried it on super dirty hair, so I'm not sure how well it will handle really greasy hair.

 I just used it after not washing my hair for 3 days. It absorbs oil well, to the point where you honestly can't tell that hair is unwashed, and it adds a little volume on the roots. It smells EXACTLY like the shampoo and conditioner, so you won't have layered scents. What I love about this is that it does not get gritty like some other dry shampoos I have tried in the past (even if you accidentally use more than you intended), which makes this great for people new to using dry shampoo!

The soufflé is interesting. 

It has a very mousse-like foamy feel in your hands but it is silkier. Its pretty easy to apply evenly if you follow directions and use it on wet hair. Again, it smells exactly like the shampoo and conditioner so if you're using them together you'll have one scent all around. It noticeably volumizes, but not excessively. In my experience, if you're looking for a lot of volume, this works so much better if you use it after you use the Naked Volume shampoo and conditioner. 

If you use it on dry hair, you'll want to stick to finger application to your roots instead of applying it to your whole head and you can even use it to smooth flyaways a little where you need it.

In closing, here is my honest advice:

If you have fine hair, or limp/flat hair and you need volume,

 ALL of these products are perfect for you.

If you have dry/damaged hair, coarse hair, or a tendency to frizz and you want volume, you're much better off using a few products out of this kit at a time. I have damaged hair that is prone to frizz from bleaching/dying, razor cutting, accidently getting my hair caught in a car door on a regular basis, and anything else I can do to kill my hair xD 

 When I used all the products together, I got volume, but I also got some serious frizz a few hours in. If your hair is anything like mine, I recommend using the Naked Volume shampoo and conditioner with a smoothing serum, or using a smoothing shampoo and conditioner with the soufflé. You won't get as much volume, but you also have a much lower chance of looking like a zombie that just stuck its finger in a light socket.

Annnnnnnd <insert drumroll here>

Congrats to Janet W! 
She is our $50 Walmart Gift Card winner!


*Disclaimer: I received a walmart gift card to purchase the product for review all opinions in this blog are mine and mine alone.

Herbal Essences Naked Collection Volume Kit (GIVEAWAY!)

 

The newest collection from Herbal Essences!

Herbal Essences just premiered their new Naked Collection. The first commercial just aired on December 9th. This is what Herbal Essences is saying about their new Naked Collection:
"Bare your softest hair with the new Herbal Essences Naked collection. Next Time you shower, let your hair get naked too! 0% heavy residues, dyes, and parabens"


 But, as I said in the video above, I'm talking about the limited edition Herbal Essences Naked Collection Volume Kit.

Herbal Essences states:
"The Volume collection lets you bare your softest hair! It has an invigorating blend of white grapefruit and mint extracts. It contains zero dyes to leave your hair naturally clean and full of irresistible volume."

So here's some information on what is in the kit:


Naked Volume Shampoo & Conditioner
- Restores hair’s natural body.
- Made with zero heavy residues, dyes, and parabens.
- Shampoo provides a weightless clean.
- Conditioner keeps hair detangled, nourished, and full of volume.


Naked Volume Dry Shampoo
- Great for days when you don’t have time to wash your hair.
- Refreshes your look for lightweight, clean hair — even on days when you don’t wash.
- The natural tapioca formula absorbs excess oil and transforms lifeless, oily hair into fresh hair.
- Delights senses with the crisp essence of citrus and mint.
- How to use: Gently spray on and work into roots, brush out as desired.


Naked Volumizing Soufflé
- Weightless, volumizing styler gives you a lift for fullness that lasts.
- Delights the senses with a boost of grapefruit and mint.
- How to use: Gently work mousse through wet hair for touchable, natural volume.

The Naked Collection Volume kit is available for purchase at Walmart.com, and will be available in stores on January 6th. Make sure to watch my video for tips on ordering! Don't worry, its really easy!

Now for the fun stuff!

ENTER TO WIN!

Enter to win a $50 Walmart gift card to try the collection for yourself!
For every task you complete, you get an entry. Winner will be picked randomly by rafflecopter on January 1st. Good luck everyone!


**The Walmart gift card and information have been provided by Herbal Essences.
*Disclaimer:
I received a walmart gift card to purchase the product for review all opinions in this blog are mine and mine alone.

Bounce it Off Millions

  Have you ever had one of those mind-blowing decisions that you just can't seem to make on your own? Are you trying to decide between white or black socks? Bounce fans can help you! This is your opportunity to Bounce it Off Millions!

  If you head over to the Bounce Facebook page, you can click on the Bounce if Off Millions tab and submit your question! Your questions will be turned into a poll and other Bounce fans will vote on it to help you make your choice. Its really great because you can use the poll to help you decide. Or as an excuse.... Like my question. "Should my husband have blue hair?"

My husband: "But honey, I don't think my hair should be neon blue!"

Me: "PSH! In a poll, 71% agreed with this decision. Now you HAVE to have blue hair!"

  I'm still fighting him over the blue hair. He doesn't understand that the decision has already been made and I WILL win.

  Not only that, to celebrate Bounce it Off Millions, four lucky users will be chose to win a grand prize: A chance to turn their big question into a Facebook-wide advertisement! If you win, over 150 million Facebook users can help you decide between your two options.

But that's not all!
If you head on over right now, fans can also enter a sweepstake for the chance to win two Bounce Dryer Bars (which are so awesome!). If you win, you get one to keep and one for a friend. They're picking 5, 000 winners but the contest ends September 19th, so go-go-GO! Bounce it Off Millions

**Disclaimer:
I do not receive any monetary compensation and all opinions in this blog are mine and mine alone.