Organix Ever Straight Brazilian Keratin Therapy Flat Iron Spray: Review + Photos

My hair is already very long and straight, but the front parts of my hair curl/wave in an unsightly manner, and they always look frizzy and gross. This spray is supposed to be a heat protectant, while helping to detangle and straighten your hair since Brazilian Keratin is a hair straightening ingredient.

This is a light, refreshing spray that is non-greasy and heavily scented with Brazilian Keratin. This is excellent to use after you've washed your hair, to straighten out and detangle any knots you might have. I usually spray a few places and brush through, then use a flat iron. I think this does a good job at protecting your hair from the heat. I noticed a significant change when I used the spray and when I didn't. When I didn't use the spray, the front of my hair would straighten out a lot, but it'd still have that coarse, frizzy texture to it, and it would slowly curl back after a few hours. I found when I used the spray, it took me less time to get the desired texture, and after I was done it left my hair softer and more slimmed down. Since the front of my hair is extremely stubborn, this effect didn't last all of the day, but the spray definitely extended the effects of my flat iron.

This isn't something you need to wash out like hairspray, it helps repair/maintain the health of your hair as well as aiding to help straighten it out. It's very easy to find at Ulta and WalMart.

e.l.f. Studio Powder Brush: Review + Photos

This brush only costs $3 on the e.l.f. website, or wherever you can find this brand. To me, this is worth a lot more than $3. This brush is made of synthetic hairs, and, according to e.l.f., is anti-bacterial and may be used wet or dry. This brush is also versatile because you can use it with setting powder, contouring, blending, etc.

I personally find this to be the most useful when setting your foundation. I've heard a few times that it's best to stipple/pat powder over foundation, rather than brush it on, which can ruin the pigmentation or texture of your foundation. This is the perfect brush for the stippling technique. I find this brush saving me a lot of time setting my foundation because for one, it's pretty big in circumference and covers a substantial amount of my face. If you use pressed powder, its also really easy to swirl this brush around in it.

I wash this brush about three times a week, because I firmly believe in keeping whatever brushes you use on your face clean at all times to prevent breakouts and clogged pores. This has not shed, or lost its shape or bristle quality. Although, it does takes a long time to dry because it's large and dense.

This brush can be a little hard to find, but it should be found at a local Target, or anywhere else e.l.f. products are sold. I strongly recommend getting this brush, it gives off such a nice finish with powder.