AND THE WINNER IS..........

Natalielyn!
I'll be emailing you for your address shortly. You have three days, 72 hours, to respond before another winner will be chosen.

Doing this giveaway was really, really exciting for me. I like noticing the details of people, the small things that not everyone sees, like nails, or specific hair styles. Because I notice this in others, I try my best to model it well for myself. Of course, my nails are always painted and NEVER chipped (blegh!), but I never spend enough time on my hair. This is curious as I do try and dress nicely, I wear make-up, I have good posture; all the basics, but I seem to ignore my poor hair!
There is something about straight hair that gives it shine, makes it bounce, and swing around the face beautifully. Currently my hair's too short to straighten, but I find straight hair universally flattering and a nice change on those days you just don't want to throw it up in a ponytail. Natalie's getting the gift of pretty hair (though I'm sure hers is gorgeous already!), but you don't have to miss out just because she won this contest. If you use the coupon code GIVEAWAY10 you can get 10% off of Karmin Products, a great deal for some great hair products.
So, ladies, starting now I vow to treat myself by spending time on more than just my nails, I'm going to style my hair as well. Who's with me? If you need some tools to get started, check out Karmin HERE.

GIVEAWAY

I know I said I wouldn't, but I got an email with an awesome opportunity that just wasn't for me, so I'm passing it on to you all!
Here's the dealio, there's this straightener, the Karmin, and it costs money. Lots of money. Okay, not lots, but it's in the price-range of a flat iron that is good quality. For $125 this could be yours, and I'm sure you'd be happy. Actually, I think you'd be more than happy because the reviews for this are superb. But, wouldn't you be happier if it cost you $0? Wouldn't you be much happier if you WON IT? And just so you know, the only reason why I'm not taking this one for myself is because my hair is 2 inches long. Yeah, not enough to straighten.


According to HairProductsPro.com, this little straightener can do an awful lot! It uses ionic technology for shiny, smooth hair. It has 1" Pure Tourmaline Ceramic Plates, a perfect size. Let me tell you, I have a straightener at home that's terrible! The plates are huge, which makes it impossible to get close to the scalp for truly straight hair. The small barrel also allows for the user to curl and wave their hair, that's three styling options with just one tool! With a maximum temperature of 450° and a minimum temperature of 180°, it's perfect for all hair types. You know that fried, icky, burnt look from too hot hair tools? Just keep the temp down (it's adjustable! Another thing this flat iron has over mine) unless your hair's really misbehaving.
So do you want it?
Do you really want it?
GOOD! You can win it!
What you need to do:
Follow me with Google Friend Connect (that'd be that little box that says 'Fellow Addicts' on the right sidebar) and enter your email address into the form, it's that easy!
One entry extra for blogging about this, and another one for putting me on your blogroll. I need links in order for the entries to count.

The deadline is February 11th, so get entering!
(this product was provided to me by Karmin Hair Products. This has not influenced my opinion)

CG Flying Dragon (HOTD)

I know, I know; I write a nail blog but have recently only posted fashion and hair. Well, this is MY blog and it will have posts of whatever I feel like taking pictures of. Sounds good? The real reason for this is that I'm dipping back into old picture files becuase my camera's charger is missing. I know, irresponsible teenager much. Today I have CG Flying Dragon, first picture is matte, without Seche, color is neon and dries VERY matte. Second picture is the final product including topcoat. FD has blue and pink sparkle in a opaque purple base. Last picture is my hair, curled and pulled back into a fancy-looking updo that took 5 minutes (once hair is curled). LOVE IT .

On Hair and Sunglasses (You Decide)

I used to be a glasses wearer, because of this I never was able to wear cute sunglasses. The day after I got contacts I went sunglass shopping. Now, a year later, I own two pairs, one I recived as a gift and am not quite comfortable wearing, and, one I adore. What do you all think? Are the purple ones too much?

On to the hair. My hair won't behave! I'd love curls so I adore the spirals that cover..... the front of my head. Not the back, on the back I have waves, my dream hair only shows on the front of my head.

HOTD

Hello, in my last Hair Of The Day post, somebody asked about keeping hair out of their face, I'm growing my bangs out right now in fact so I know the troubles with the half grown in hair. Today I did a simple braid (but reversed it, instead of going over when braiding, I went under [this makes the braid stand out more!]. I also only frenched one side [top side], the bottom didn't have any hair added in while braiding), I threw my hair into a messy bun and left for practice. I love this look!

FOTD, among other things...... PIC HEAVY!

Yup, my first make-up post (other than the last one!) I used Wet n' Wild Ultimate Expressions in Sand Castle for the eyes (the gold and bronze shades), Covergirl Lashblast mascara, and Korres Lip Butter in Quince for the lips. The eyeshadow was cheap and is highly pigmented and the lip butter was expencsive but it is my FAVORITE make-up item. Ever. Period. End of story. I believe you get the picture, speaking of which, I took pictures!!!

<-Before

<-After

I also did my hair by twisting bits of it into a headband, if you like it, comment, and I'll do a tutorial!