Product Review: Kenra Platinum Silkening Mist

The Platinum Silkening Mist is amazing! Seriously! Love it!

http://www.kenra.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ID=13


It's a fine, light weight mist you spray in your hair. It protects from heat. Adds shine. Eliminates frizz. It does NOT weigh the hair down. It also smells fantastic. One bottle should last months! We had one we used at the salon. We used it on everyone and we made it last forever. It is a fantastic investment for your hair! Each salon is a little different, but it should retail in a local salon for around $20. A must have product for everyone who loves their hair!!

Common Lies Stylists Hear

I will never, I repeat, NEVER understand why people feel the need to lie when they come into the salon and sit in my chair. It doesn't help me solve your hair issues if you lie and most of the time, we know you're lying.

Here are some of my favorite lies.


THIS IS MY NATURAL COLOR
- okay, let's talk about natural color for a second. If your hair is natural, that means you have no color in it from root to end. Period. If you have ever put any sort of color in your hair, then you have color in your hair. Maybe you let it grow out 3 inches. Maybe it has faded. If you colored your hair then you colored your hair and the color will still be in the ends. Just tell us you colored it. Normally we can tell you colored it anyhow, we just need to know what kind if color you used. As in, did you put box color in your hair? (That stuff is horrible, don't do it) We want to do your hair right and give you the look you want. We can't do that if you don't speak up and tell us what is in your hair.


I USE PROFESSIONAL PRODUCT
- just because you own it, doesn't mean you are using it. If it comes from Walmart... IT'S NOT PROFESSIONAL!!! Product you buy in a store dries your hair out or covers it in wax making it appear softer and healthier than it is. This can lead to your hair snapping off because it's not getting the nutrients it needs. It can cause your color to come up uneven or fade quickly. If you want healthy, luxurious hair, please just stick with salon products.


I'M GOING TO STYLE MY HAIR LIKE THIS EVERY DAY
- this happens all the time. Someone brings in a picture of a new style they want to try with their hair. By their next salon visit they are right back to the first look they came in with. If you aren't sure about a style, discuss it with your stylist first. Make sure it's right for you. Maybe it's a look you need to slowly work into.


I LOVE THIS NEW CUT and/or COLOR
- not sure why this happens. Customers will say they love their hair, but in reality they leave the salon unhappy and go somewhere else. If you are unhappy with the service you receive, speak up! Don't pay for something you don't like. Make sure you leave the salon happy.


I DON'T WEAR PONYTAILS ALL THE TIME
- here's the thing about wearing a ponytail daily, it's bad. The elastic band puts pressure on the hair strands. The strands start to weaken and can snap.


I HAVEN'T GONE TANNING TODAY
- this is more for waxing than hair. Tanning up to 48 hours before or after a wax appointment is a bad idea. Your skin is more sensitive. The wax can rip your skin off and leave blisters if you tan before. If you tan after waxing, the area you waxed can burn. Safety first.

Websites To Try Hairstyles

For one of my posts, a friend asked me to list websites you can upload your photo to try hair styles. Honestly, this was a fun idea and I may have spent several hours finding and using different websites and apps to come up with this list.


cosmopolitan.com
- Cosmo has a virtual hairstyles and makeover area on their website where you can upload a picture of your face and try different styles. I didn't find this helpful at all because my picture kept uploading sideways and I wasn't able to readjust it.


MarieClaire.com
- this was probably the app I found that was the most fun. You can use their website or download the app for your smartphone. I opted for the app on my iPhone and it was fun. In the App Store look for Makeup by ModiFace. Not only can you try hairstyles, but you can try different looks with makeup as well. (I would look terrible with cotton candy pink lips and Nicki Minaj hair.)


Taaz.com
- this website/app was my favorite. It's simple to use and after you decide on a style you can easily flip through the style you like in different colors. Colors include natural colors to bright party colors. Look in the App Store for hair try on by taaz to download the app today.




I'll try to regularly update this post as I find sites and apps that you can use.