Stylist Valerie Facebook Contest

I think it's time for a contest! The winner is going to be awarded a bucket filled with trial sizes of my favorite Redken products ( a $30 value ).
Products include:
Align Straightening Balm
Quick Dry Hairspray
Wax Blast Spray Wax...
Outshine Polish Milk
Real Control Shampoo
Real Control Conditioner
All Soft Shampoo & Conditioner Foil Packet
Color Extend Shampoo & Conditioner Foil Packet
Satinwear Foil Packet
Redken For Men Foil Packets

There are several ways you can be entered to win. First and foremost if you come into the salon for any service with me you will be entered. Secondly for every NEW referral client you give me, you will receive another entry. Lastly if you share this page/post on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/StylistValerie ) you will receive an entry. Three different ways to increase your chances on winning. Contest will run August 1st through 31st. Name will be drawn and announced on September 1st. Good luck! And thank you for choosing Stylist Valerie for all your hair care needs!

The Pink Panel

I joined Pink Panel as a product tester. This is my first product to test. I received a tinted moisturizer with spf 30. It's a lot like the bb creams I've used in the past. Only, I've been receiving so many compliments on my skin since using it. I'm only day 10 of the trial, and I'm jonesing to know exactly who is the manufacture for when I run out. I'm in love! It also has the absolute best scent. It's intoxicating. Slightly like an oatmeal scent, but there is something else to it that I can't put my finger on. It is a medium coverage, and just gives me such a healthy glow.  When I find out WHO makes this, I'll be shouting it  from the rooftops! All the information I have about it is that it was developed by a biotechnology lab in San Francisco focused on microalgae as a renewable energy source. This powerful compound is supposed to give significant anti aging properties to the skin by increasing elastin synthesis by up to 32%, and cellular regeneration by 55%. In return you get natural, youthful, radiant looking skin with reduced fine lines, and wrinkles, more elasticity, suppleness, and refined texture. Who wouldn't want that?

Sinful Colors Professional Nail Polish

I got this shade: Anchors Away 1197 from Influenster as part of their #SurfsUpVoxBox. To be real honest at first I didn't care for the color as I was unpacking the box. I felt it reminded me of the powdered cheese from a box of macaroni. However once I started painting my nails with it, I was totally impressed. The color seemed to  grow on me the more compliments I got about my manicure. The orange definitely was a bold, vibrant, attention grabbing color. When I shared with everyone the ease of using this ( base color, 2 coats color, top coat ) and how Sinful Colors Professional is one of the only formulas that DO NOT use formaldehyde, toluene nor DBP everyone was impressed. Add in that their are a company that DOES NOT test on animals and most everyone was hooked. Not to mention it only retails for $1.99 per bottle. Beautiful, healthy and affordable. Yes please! #SinfulColors

Surfs Up Vox Box

I love being a Influenster and getting different vox boxes to try. This one is #surfsupvoxbox This has some really fantastic beachy items that make for a great start to summer.

Jamba Juice Smoothie Kits. Retail for $2.99. I love that you just add juice and blend. The one I chose is Red Fusion which has fruits and veggies. They are dairy free, which considering I'm intolerant it's a good thing. It suggests you mix it with apple juice, but I mixed mine with coconut water. Less calories, and still an amazing taste! #jambajuice

Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration After Sun. Retails for $2.99 for 2oz bottle. $8.99 for 8oz bottle. This is the only brand that combines ribbons of gel and lotion to leave your skin feeling refreshed and rehydrated. It has a light weight feel, great soothing aloe, and light summery coconut papaya fragrance. Feels so good going on that you may even want to just use this as a body moisturizer year round sun or not! #escapewithHT

First Aid Shot Therapy. Retails for $2.99 This is a liquid pain relief shot. For those, like me, who hate swallowing pills. It provides fast relief. I took it for my migraine, and poof! Having some issues locating more of these in store, but looking forward to finding them! #FASTRelief

Sinful Colors Professional Nail Polish. Retails for $1.99. I absolutely love this brand. Inexpensive. Wide variety of fun colors and textures. It's a professional formula that is formaldehyde, toluene and DBP free. It's also NEVER tested on animals. I'll probably make a separate posting about these since I really enjoy Sinful! #SinfulColors

Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Shampoo & Conditioner. Retails $3 for travel sizes, $6 for full size. This smells like a day at the beach with fun and sun. The flirty scent is infused with coconut oil and sea kelp extract. It helps give that day at the beach texturized look. I've used their sea salt spray before, and  I have to tell you for a drug store product I'm impressed. Random texture, wave enhancement... think mermaid hair. Love it! #NYMBeachBabe

Mary Kay Clear Proof

I know it has been awhile since I last blogged about any products. I've still been trying lots of products, but summer keeps me busy and I haven't had much time to blog.

I signed up on HouseParty.com to be a chatterbox for Mary Kay's Clear Proof line. Not for myself, but for my 13 year old daughter. She is just now becoming very self conscious of her skin and the break outs she's experiencing. I'd love for her to find something that works for her skin, and this could be it! I was thrilled when we got selected to try this for FREE!

When it arrived to the house, we ripped right into it. She's excited about the system. I'm hoping we found something that works for her. It retails for $45. I'll keep you posted. The literature boasts 30 days till healthier skin. We shall see.  #ClearProofPack