The Perfect Hairbrush

If you're like me, you've spent 38 years looking for the perfect hair brush, and still haven't found it.  Every type of hair has a "preferred" hair brush.  Then you read things on the net, go out and buy it, only to be told it's not the right brush.

I sort of came into hairbrushes when I had my hair cut "professionally" (as in high-end salon) a few years ago.  I have about three sizes of the round brush with vents.  I thought I loved them.  Then a stylist said don't use one of them with wet hair because it destroys it. Ooops!

Now, I don't have much time, or patience for blowing out my hair.  I'd love something that helps thin hair, maybe something that doesn't make my hair so oily, something easy, something AFFORDABLE.

http://hair.allwomenstalk.com/tips-for-choosing-the-right-hair-brush/   has an article about choosing the right hair brush.  Most of it is a re-hash of every other article out there.  There are two items that I'm intrigued by.

The Boar Bristle Brush.   Does anyone have one?  Does it really do nirvana like the articles claim, or is it really just for the thick haired girls and would probably destroy my fine, think hair?

The other is the rectangular brush with vents.  I have one, but it doesn't seem to work any better than any other brush.  Now, the thought of a  square one with vents sounds a bit more my style, because you could dry more hair at one time.

What do you think?  Is there a perfect brush?  Have you found it?  Care to share?

Quick and Dirty Beauty Tricks

I was reading an article at WebMD on the 10 Best Speedy Hair and Makeup Tips.  http://www.webmd.com/healthy-beauty/features/10-best-speedy-hair-and-makeup-tricks

I like the ideas in the article, as these truly ARE speedy.  They're also not hard to do, which is great for people like us who have no time, and want to look presentable.

Their big suggestion for hair is "When you're strapped for time, do the T-zone blow-dry: down your part and around your hairline only. "As long as the front and top of your hair looks finished."

I can completely see this, as when people to talk to you, they're mainly looking at your face, so concentrate on the parts of your hair people will see.

Easy enough, right?

Lilla Rose Special for new customers

Since Hair Made Beautiful has made alot of new friends this month, I'd love to offer new customers a special!

From March 7th – March 22nd I’m offering a Buy 3, Get 1 FREE special. This means you can order 3 Lilla Rose products (including Flexis, hairbands, hair sticks, O-Rings, or bobby pins), and I’ll send you 1 FREE item of your choice valued up to $16.00.  

How to Take Advantage of the Special
Simply place an order via my Lilla Rose site - http://www.lillarose.biz/JenniferIrving with the three items you'd like.  Then send me an email at jennirv4967@yahoo.com with the email address used to place your order, along with the free item you'd like. 

Not sure of your size?  Here's a quick way to tell what size you wear!





Just a quick note: If you have been or are currently a customer with Lilla Rose through another consultant, please be loyal and continue to order with her. This offer is for brand new Lilla Rose customers only.

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Blow dry Cream

What is blow-dry creme, you ask?

I've been asking myself that for five minutes since I first learned a product existed.  I'm sure you've heard of all the new products that you can spray on your hair before using a flat irons to help protect from the heat.  But blow-dry creme?

A blow-dry creme helps your hair dry faster, your brush glide smoother, and your hair stay straight and frizz free longer. Most are packed with nutrients, UV filters, heat protectors, and help repair damage. 

I'm definitely on the lookout for some.  I need something I can use when I blow-dry that can help keep it from drying out, frizzing up, causing so much static my hair sticks to my face for a week, and hopefully help it stay fluffed up longer.

Has anyone used Blow-dry creme?  What do you think?

Huge 1000 FaceBook Fan Giveaway

 Hair Made Beautiful is taking part of a  HUGE Facebook Fan giveaway over at The Framing Lady.  I am offering up a pair of bobby pins (your choice) from Lilla Rose.  There are tons of prizes!!

Check out these amazing girls and the awesome prizes they donated to help me celebrate gaining 1000 likes on Facebook! Interested in being part of an awesome giveaway like this? Email Tess at tesiahwilk@yahoo.com!

Items you will win:

$20 Target giftcard from Simply, Ashley

Red, handmade scarf from Annie One Can Cook!

$15 Shop credit and free shipping from Top This By Leanne

2 elastic bracelets and a set of 1 wired bracelet and 1 pair of earrings from Sensational Creations

$15 shop credit to Studio Eleven

These Red Top earrings from Aditi Jewelry
$15 shop credit to Little Glass Slippers
Pacifier clip from Bling For Baby
$10 Amazon giftcard from Part of That World
A Vintage Feel Necklace from Peace Love Sequins
$10 Target giftcard from Sincerely, Leslie
$15 Starbucks giftcard from I Know This Much is True
A set of jeweled bobby pins from Lilla Rose

Ad Space you will win: 

210 x 210 ad from Ladies in Navy

2 Months Large Ad Space from Fox and Hazel

2 Months 200 x 100 ad space from The Crafty Side of Sarcasm

200 x 300 Large ad from Lily White English Rose

Medium ad from Pandora's Craft Box

Large 215 x 215 ad from The Cottage Diaries

Medium ad space from Serenity You
2 months 250 x 250 ad space from Sweet Silver Lining* (FEBRUARY SPONSOR)
2 months 200 x 200 ad space from Let It Shine
Medium ad from The Life of a Not So Ordinary Wife
Large Ad from The Domestic Geek
Glass Slipper Ad from Life in a Breakdown
2 Months Large ad space from Homegrown & Healthy
Large ad from Sunny With a Chance of Sprinkles
3 months of 200 x 200 ad space from I Know This Much is True

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Autism Awareness Month

As you may or may not know, I now have my own company, where I am an Independent Consultant for Lilla Rose.

Because I have two special needs children, and this is a topic very near and dear to my heart, I am on the look out for Blogs, Websites, FaceBook Pages, and FRIENDS to host a Lilla Rose Party in April.

During the month of April, any "blue" items purchased during your party (can run up to three weeks), customers will receive 10% off paid via paypal.

Party Ideas

• A Facebook or Twitter party to talk about Autism and ways we can help, as part of your month-long campaign.
• An in-home party, if you're local to my area.
• A catalog party and/or online party for you to share at work and with friends and family.

 Hostess Rewards

• You could use the hostess rewards to purchase "blue" pieces the website, to use for awareness campaigns or raffles throughout the year.
• You could offer the person who makes the biggest purchase during your party, the opportunity to be the mystery hostess and receive the rewards. 

 Contact me now at jennirv4967@yahoo.com to book your party today!