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I'm pretty sure that Tara Reid hosting Wild On is the best/worst idea that anyone has ever had in the history of ideas.
Is it just me, or does that girl ALWAYS sound drunk? Not just when she's visibly drunk, but even when she's in interviews for promotional reasons or whatever. There's something slow and lazy about her speech. She sounds like she has a fat tounge or something. The girl just can't articulate. I. LOVE. IT. She's like a young and somewhat vibrant Anna Nicole.
Anyway, I went a little overboard on the spending today for someone who has a 100 dollar speeding ticket to pay off. Yeah- it sucks... After not getting paid at work for the first half of the summer, Im officially at the point where I need to be scrimping and saving for 100 bucks. Grrrr... I guess we all get to that point once in awhile, but it certianly sucks.
So what did I buy? ... hair products. I went to a beauty supply store we have in Lexington. It's kinda like a "Sally" or whatever those stores are, but it's an independent one. (There is maybe 1 chain store in all of Lexington with the exception of drugstores and Dunkin Donuts, which we have 5 of).
Here's what I got:
Rusk - Thermal Str8- "Protective Flat Iron Spray"
I've been hot and cold with Rusk products for a long time. When I bought this hilarious crimper in 10th grade, I used Wired as a buffer. It was probably their best product for awhile. The Protective Flat Iron Spray is supposed to be similar, but not as bulky on your hair because... well... it's a spray.
L'Oreal Nature's Therapy Mega Moisture Nurturing Creme
My mom uses this stuff and it's INCREDDIBLE. First of all: Let's talk smell. I smoke cigarettes, so I like a conditioner that has a strong enough smell to over power cigarette smoke. I know, it's gross, but cigarettes are delicious and few things make me more happy, so that's how I prioritize. THIS STUFF IS AMAZING. It smells like Herbal Essences on crack. It also reminds me of that Apple Shampoo that was super popular in the 80s. It smells like you poured the most delicious fruit punch ever over your head.
In terms of actually working, this stuff is still amazing. It's really thick and kinda creamy but not like Pantene or something.... it has a really nice texture and feel to it... it's very silky and almost oily feeling, but it doesn't leave your hair like that... it just feels SO soft after....
Price wise, it's also affordable. I'm trying to save my money, so I bought the smaller 8 oz jar, which was only 8 bucks. It lasts about twice as long as most conditioners too because you literally only need a quarter-sized amount every time. They had a 14 oz jar for 12 dollars, which in the long run would have been really cost effective for me to get, but I got a bunch other stuff, too... heeehee.
Rusk - Str8 - anti frizz/anti curl lotion
This stuff is just kinda one of my staples. It's perfect to throw it in after a shower and leave the house, but I mostly use Bumble and Bumble Curl Creme those days, and Str8 on days when I flat iron.
I'm not a fan of the smell. (It kinda smells like a cologne or something. It's very 90s. It reminds me of what I imagined Parker Lewis of Parker Lewis Can't Lose to smell like. Don't ask.)
Rusk - Sheer Brilliance - polisher
You know days when your ends just feel really really dry? I HATE that feeling. As a Curly Girlie, I take pride in how healthy and moist my hair is. It's shiney, God Damnit, and I woked hard to get it there. This stuff is great for perking your hair up on those days.
Warning: I'm about 90% sure there's some kinda alcohol in this stuff. I took a whiff of it just now, and I have a little buzz going.
Rusk - W8LESS - Extra Hold Shaping and Control Mist
Just a teeny weeny .8 oz bottle of the best darn hairspray ever for my purse or knapsack. Dude. I said knapsack. I forgot about that word.
That's pretty much it. I also got a mineral bronzer. Let me tell you people: GET ON THE MINERAL TRAIN. I never wear foundation, ever. I think it's shitty for your skin and that if you're using it to cover up pimples or whatever, it's most likely one of the reasons why you have them. I consider the reason why I never ever get pimples to be that I dont put shit all over my face... BUT, it's possible that I could start making an exception for this mineral stuff. Something about the powder formula that they use in mineral makeup literally erases all imperfections. It covers up freckles without looking bad, that's how good this stuff is. It's the wave of the future, mother fuckers. Get on the train to the future. First Stop: Mineralville. The reason why it's exception worthy is because it doesnt "sit" on your skin the way liquid fondation does it clings to the places it needs to and doesn't look overbearing. You're not painting your whole melon.
I'm going to stop now. I feel really girlie, and not that that's bad, but I can't believe that I just typed so much about vanity, et c and I'm feeling self conscience.