Product Review: Dove Invigorating Dry Shampoo

I've always wanted to use dry shampoo, but for some reason I never get around to buying it. That's why, this summer, I was thrilled when I finally took the plunge and picked up a bottle of Dove Invigorating Dry Shampoo during my back to school shopping.

After a late night, or a long day, when I don't have time for a shower, dry shampoo is the perfect solution, especially since my hair gets greasy quickly. It can keep my hair looking, and feeing, fresh. When I got to school I tried out the Dove dry shampoo, and I loved it. Finally, my dreams are coming true!

But then, disaster struck. I went to use it again yesterday, and the bottle was completely empty! Baffled, I figured one of my roommates had used it and I was a little P.O.'ed. But there was no way they would have used it without asking, that's just not the relationship we have.

So I did some searching, and it turns out, other users have had the same problem. After just one use of the Dove dry shampoo, the bottle was completely empty! There were no leaks; it's as if the contents of the bottle had vanished in thin air.

This is totally not okay with me and I'm definitely not trying this dry shampoo again. When it comes down to it, I wouldn't recommend buying this dry shampoo, I wouldn't want you to spend your money on one use! Hopefully I won't have the same problem with the next dry shampoo I try.

Dutch-Style Hair Crown

A new hair trend that seems to be grabbing people's attention is the Dutch-style braided hair crown. After seeing the look on the always lovely Scarlett Johansson at 'The Avengers' London premiere , I though it would be good to try out the look.

However, I'm not crazy about the look of the braid going around the front of the head, to me it looks a little strange. So, thanks to the help of my lovely suite mate, we recreated the look keeping the front of the hair simple.

Check out how it turned out and how you can create it yourself:

Hair Health: Banana Avocado Mask

After a long, cold winter (okay it wasn't that bad this year, but still) the ends of my hair are always left feeling dried out and damaged. I must admit that I don't take care of my hair like I should. I shove it into hats, let the wind blow it around and just brush it once a day.

So to make it up to my hair I decided to use my spring break to put some moisture (and love) back into my locks. Instead of searching for the right shampoo and conditioner or the right salon I decided to try an at home mask. Not a face mask, a hair mask. A hair mask works much like a mask for your face in that it puts moisture into your hair and helps restore damage. After much research and reading reviews, I decided to go for a banana avocado mask.

Here are the ingredients you'll need:

- 1 medium banana

- 1/2 avocado

- 1 egg

- 1 Tbsp of honey

- 3 Tbsp of buttermilk

Quick Tip:If you don't have buttermilk you can make it by taking 3 Tbsp of regular milk and adding 1/2 Tbsp of white vinegar, then let it sit for about 20 minutes - It's also much cheaper than buying buttermilk!

- 3 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil

(I doubled the recipe since I have long hair but stuck to 1 tbsp of honey in fear of a sticky mess)

Tips: You should brush your hair first, I didn't think of that and my hair was pretty tangled after the shower. Also I ended up with quite a bit of the concoction left over, so for trying it the first time I would stick to the original recipe and then see if you need more.

The result: My hair felt soft and smooth in the morning. it's not a drastic difference but it feels really nice and my ends don't feel so dry and brittle. It also tasted like, and had the consistency of a smoothy, yummy! Who knew that an avocado banana hair mask could be so delicious? Not only did a get a kick-ass moisturizer for my hair, but I also found a new ingredient to add to my healthy smoothies in the summer.

Pros: Quick and simple recipe, worked like a conditioner

Cons: Didn't do as much to my hair as I expected. While it felt a little softer and shinier, it wasn't as much as I had hoped for.

Simple Hair Ideas

I am not a girl that knows how to do a lot with my hair.

Sure, I can curl it and straighten it and put it in a ponytail, but that’s the extent of my hair versatility.

I’ve tried French braiding but it always turns out so messy, and it looks like a bird lives in my hair.

There is a happy ending to this story though.

Thanks to the technological age we live in I am starting to find cute ways to do my hair that I can actually handle on YouTube and Pinterest.

Here are a few quick, simple and beautiful ideas:

The Sock Bun:

I never knew putting my hair in a beautiful bun could be so easy. You simply cut the end off of an old sock and roll it into a doughnut shape. Then you take your hair (that is already in a ponytail) and roll it into the bun.

If you dampen your hair beforehand and leave it in overnight, it also comes out in beautiful curls, such a time saver!

This girl is extremely helpful:

Ponytail with a Twist:

For this you just have to separate your hair into two sections and knot them together like you’re tying your shoe. You do that twice and tease your hair a little and you have a great look ponytail.

I found this thanks to The Beauty Department:

Braiding Made Simple:

I love the look of a dutch-braid, but like I said I can’t French braid. I stumbled upon a great alternative. Simply braid a section of hair behind your ear and then bring the braid over the top of your head. Then pin the braid under your hair behind the opposite ear.

Voila, you have the same look as a Dutch braid but much more simple.

Here is a great how to:

Chalk It: 

The latest trend is using chalk to dye the tips of your hair. It may seem a little weird but it's an easy way to try something new without the commitment of dying it. If you have lighter hair you can just rub chalk on the ends. If you have darker hair, wet the hair first to make the chalk visible. 

Once again, I love the Beauty Department, here are their tips:

These may not be the most elaborate hair creations but they are a step towards you being able to do creative things with you hair!