Guilt-free Shopping to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and I am thrilled to see so many fashion, health and beauty brands doing their part to support the cause. Below are six of my favorite pink picks for guilt-free shopping!

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Instant, Easy Beach Waves with Best New Hair Gadget!

I love to style my hair with loose waves so was thrilled when I found a new "curling iron" that is easy to use and does all the work for you. 

This new hair gadget, the Infiniti Pro by Conair Curl Secret retails for $99.99 and is worth the investment if you want to add instant waves to your hair without heading over to the salon for a professional blow dry and style. Watch the how-to video below to see how simple it is to use.

Before: Freshly washed and blow-dried hair.

After: I just used the Infiniti Pro by Conair Curl Secret. I like my waves loose so used the medium setting.

Watch the how-to video for instant beach waves!

If you would like tight curls, make sure the iron is on the hottest setting and that your hair is freshly washed and dried. 

Here are some tips for best results. 

  • Wait for red blinking light to remain solid before starting
  • Comb through clean, dry hair so it is smooth and free of tangles and work with 1/2" - 1" sections (longer hair requires smaller sections)
  • Position hair in unit with the opening of curl chamber facing towards head
  • Close handles, hair will be automatically drawn into the curl chamber
  • Hold until a rapid beep signals curl is ready. Open to release curl (do not pull out the curl with the iron).

 

Top Bun Made Easy: DIY Hair

Here's an idea to try for a bad hair day or to change up your look...the top bun! This hairdo has been seen on just about every stylish celebrity these days. Whether you want to keep your hair off your face for the day or create a sophisticated up-do for night, here's how to DIY with the help of the Conair Bun Maker Kit. 

Step 1: Gather hair into a ponytail and fasten with an elastic. Pull the ponytail through the hole in the bun maker and slide up the ponytail base. 

Step 2: Wrap hair and then spread around the bun maker.

Step 3: Secure with hair pins. 

 

This is all you need to make the perfect bun. Conair Bun Maker 6 Piece Kit, $4.99

 

Available at ulta.com $4.99

Step 1: Gather hair into a ponytail and fasten with an elastic. Pull the ponytail through the hole in the bun maker and slide up the ponytail base. 

Step 2: Wrap hair and then spread around the bun maker.

Step 3: Secure with bobby pins or hair pins. 

The perfect bun made easy! Use hairspray to secure fly-aways.

This look so versatile...from casual to cocktail.