Tinsel & Tresses
I write a fair bit about beauty and body care products on this blog, simply because they’re so gosh darn covetable. The one area I sometimes feel like I could give a little more attention to is your hair. The average woman spends $1,000 a year on her hair – from salon appointments to at-home treatments to styling products to accessories to special occasions. Before your balk, do the math and you’ll see it adds up. If a lady on your shopping list is all about her hair, then do her a favour this holiday season and shave a few dollars of her mane spending with one of these sensational hair care ideas.
Rita Hazan Root Concealer – $24.99
Maybe your girlfriend underwent a crazy change from coffee brown to iced blonde, or harvest gold to rich auburn. Or maybe your mom or your sis is just battling the grey blues. Whatever the case, Rita Hazan’s amazing new touch-up formula is a great in-between-treatments solution to keep your roots looking pristine, particularly if say, you’ve got a special holiday gathering on the horizon, like New Year’s Eve! With two formulas for full coverage or highlights, this is a great surprise for your born to dye gal pal.
Verge Bubble Wand – $120
If you’re trying to capture that soft, beachy waves look, this uniquely-shaped curling iron is a must-have for perfect that uneven, fuss-free style. Use the mini clamp at the bottom and simply wind your hair up like you would around a clipless curling iron, and within minutes you’ll have a gorgeous, lioness mane of hair. Also good to know – the Bubble Wand is made of ceramic so you’ll minimize heat styling damage on your locks.
Ted Gibson Hair Sheets – $16.50 for ten @ eBeauty.ca
If you’re a fan of the soft-spoken and always sweet hairstylist Ted Gibson on TLC’s What Not To Wear, then you’ll definitely want to check out his line of hair care products designed to get your tresses in tip top shape. I immediately gravitated toward the pretty packaging and unique concept behind these ‘hair sheets’ that are meant to revitalize extremely damaged or winter-weary hair. Whenever you’ve got a case of the frizzies, simply unwrap a sheet and gently rub it over your hair to smooth it out and shine it up. Consider teaming this up with a cosmetics bag or purse, and tucking it inside as a gift within a gift.
Goody QuikStyle Paddle Brush – $15.99 @ Drugstores / Mass Market Retailers
If you’re the type of person that’s scrambling to get out the door in the morning, this new paddle brush from Goody might be your saviour. It features towel-like strands between regular bristles so you can dry your hair while brushing out knots and smoothing your locks. Simply brush your hair as you would normally and be amazed as the brush soaks up excess water, meaning you can actually cut down on blow drying time (and the subsequent damage) as well. Love it as a stocking stuffer!
Giovanni 2Chic Collection – $7.99 – $8.99 each @ Drugstores / Mass Market Retailers
I have an entire category on this blog dedicated to ‘Eco Chic’, so naturally I was drawn to a brand that labels themselves as ‘Eco Chic Cosmetics’. Giovanni is known for their commitment to producing eco-friendly and fair trade products, including their new 2Chic body and hair collection which incorporates ethically sourced Moroccan Argan Oil alongside equally nourishing Brazilian Phyto-Keratin. Start off by lavishing your locks with the Ultra Sleek Shampoo and Conditioner, and follow it up with your choice of styling products including heat styling sprays, a leave-in conditioner, and a dual-purpose body and hair potion. What I find particularly interesting about Giovanni is the fact their formulas are so natural, the general make-up of them can generally be applied to your body as well, as demonstrated with the 2Chic body wash and moisturizer additions. The result? Immensely smooth skin, totally touchable hair, and a super affordable gift idea that works wonders as stocking stuffers, or packed together for a fun gift set.
If you’re looking in the mirror today and feel like your hair (or skin) could use a good pick-me-up, look no further: I’m giving away a Giovanni gift set including a Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Lotion & Styling Elixir to a lucky winner. Here’s how you can enter:
1) Leave a comment by December 4th with which hair-related gift idea you’d most like to see under your tree (whether gifting or receiving).
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around December 5th to select the winner, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible to participate in this promotion.
4) Bonus Entry: Subscribers rock. If you are one, let me know in the comments below and you’ll earn a bonus entry. If you aren’t one, what are you waiting for? Enter your email and click on the ‘Gift Me Please’ button in the righthand column.
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IF I AM RECIEVING I WOULD LOVE TO TRY THE HAIR SHEETS , I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THEM BEFORE BUT COULD REALLY USE SOME IN THE WINTER. IF I AM GIVING I WOULD LOVE TO GIVE THE GOODY QUICK STYLE PADDLE BRUSH TO MY NIECE ,WHO HAS BEAUTIFUL AND THICK LONG HAIR AND SHE LIKE TO TAKE SHOWERS IN THE MORNING BEFORE SCHOOL-THANKS!
I’d most like to see this: Goody QuikStyle Paddle Brush under my tree. Looks neat!
Thanks.
Email Subscriber.
Cheers!
Verge bubble wand
I am trying to be all green and natural so Giovanni it is.. discovered your blog when looking for a true canadian blog.. love it.. and am now subscribed 🙂
I like the Verge Bubble wand. Thanks!
I cant decide between the Verge Bubble Wand and the Paddle Brush! I want them both! And im an email subscriber.
The verge bubble wand! I also love the goody brush for a stocking stuffer
I like the Goody paddle brush, it looks very interesting 😀
Yes, I am an email subscriber
I would love to have the Giovanni 2Chic Collection. I am a subscriber.
I’m hearting the root concealer and would love to try the bubble wand(hope it doesn’t burst mine!)
I’m a happy subscriber. xo
This is a tough decision because I like everything. If I had to choose one item I would like to try the Rita Hazan Root Concealer. I am a subscriber.
I would like to find the Giovanni 2Chic Collection under my Christmas tree!
I like the Goody paddle brushes.
I’d most like to see the Verge Bubble Wand under the tree for me!!
I would like to have the Goodie Quickstlye Paddel Brush in my stocking! 🙂
I subscribe!
Im an email subscriber
ksceviour at hotmail dot com
I am in love with curling wants and I’d love to try the Verge Bubble Wand!
Verge bubble wand
I’d like to see the new Goody Quickstyle Paddlebrush under the tree.
I’m an email subscriber
skyalive1976(at)gmail(dot)com
I like the Goody paddle brush.
I would love to have the Giovanni collection, I am a subscriber =)
my daughter would like the bubble wand
The Verge bubble wand because it looks interesting lol and I’d like to see how it would work on my hair.
I’m a Subscriber
I would love to receive the Goody Quick Style Paddle Brush. Anything that would speed up the drying time would be great!!
I’d love to see the verge bubble wand under my tree.
I’m a subscriber
I would be interested in the bubble wand for my daughter for Christmas…she is 13.
I’m fascinated by the Verge Bubble Wand. What a unique styling tool.
I’m an email subscriber.
So many fabulous new products. The Verge Bubble Wand intrigues me! #CGG
I am a subscriber!
The Paddle Brush or the Bubble wand would be great for my daughters!
I am a subscriber!
I’d love to see the Verge Bubble Wand under my tree.
I am a subscriber.
The Verge Bubble Wand would be nice!
The verge bubble wand looks interesting.
The Goody Paddle Brush is what I would like to see under my tree (or maybe in a stocking) for my daughter – she’s definitely getting one of these for Christmas. Good luck everyone. P.S. I’m a subscriber.
I’m notorious for leaving the house with wet hair. Which then freezes solid 9 months of the year (I live in Northern Ontario). Okay, that may be a slight exaggeration, but I’d love to win the quick dry brushes.
I’m a subscriber.
I’d like the root concealer
I like the bubble wand!
I would love to see under the tree the Goody QuikStyle Paddle Brush. It is a great innovation!
I’m forever needing brushes so i’d like the Goody QuikStyle Paddle Brush under the tree.
msdickinson28 at hotmail dot com
I’m a subscriber to your site.
iced blonde = under the tree
I’m a subscriber.
I like those Ted Gibson hair sheets. It’s a cool idea for the winter.
I would like the root concealer because at this point, I fortunately don’t have to die all my hair just yet.
GOODY PADDLE BRUSH
I would love to see the beach wave iron under my tree. I have never seen an iron like that before. Though, I do live in a hibernated area 🙂
I already subsribe by email. Thanks
dorcontest at gmail dot com
I need something that will add a bit of volumn/height to my short hairdo.
I would love to receive the Goody QuikStyle Paddle Brush.
juneladybug101@gmail.com
Email subscriber.
I would love the quikbrush paddle brush
I love the concept of the Goody QuickStyle Paddle Brush – saving time drying my hair is fantastic.
I would love to try the Bubble Wand.
I would like a Goody QuikStyle Paddle Brush.
Verge Bubble Wand looks awesome
The Verge bubble wand is fantastic! It gives the beat curls without damaging your hair.
The verge bubble wand would be what I would like.
I would like to try the root concealer!
rebthecatsitter at gmail dot com
I’m a subscriber!
I’m a subscriber:)
The Verge bubble wand looks pretty interesting 😛 haha would be nice to test out
“The Verge Bubble Wand – $120” would be the hair-related gift idea I’d most like to see under my tree for receiving – hopefully it does work ‘cos right now I’m twirling & tying. I’d most like to give the “Ted Gibson Hair Sheets – $16.50 for ten @ eBeauty.ca” – everyone could use these & they would make great stuffers
Bonus Entry: I’m an email subscriber 🙂
Thank you
would love to try the brush
I would love
womething that would leave my hair soft and silky. My hear tends to get dry
on the ends.
subscribed 😀
My hair if fine..would love any help I can get…
My hair is so super thick it needs some new tricks/styles Giovanni 2Chic Collection or the Verge Bubble Wand (looks super neat)!
I really like the Giovanni 2Chic Collection
I would love that curling iron!! I am always trying to recreate a blowout at home!
I would love to receive a verge bubble wand!! It look amazing and I love curly hair.
the Rita Hazan root concealer would be great it it works
I am an email subscriber.
I would like to give the bubble hair wand to my straight haired friends, they deserve a little curl every once and a while. For me: I’d like to see if the hair sheets can tame my coarse frizzies.
I have easily persuaded hair and would love to try all the great ideas and products here. I tweet, like and love you!
love the bubble wand
love the bubble wand
Goody QuikStyle Paddle Brush – $15.99 @ Drugstores / Mass Market Retailers
I am a subscribed
I’d love to get Goody QuikStyle Paddle Brush!
I SUBSCRIBE!
I would love to try the Verge bubble wand, see what it could do.
I’d love to have the Goody QuikStyle Paddle Brush.
I am a subscriber.
Love the Verge Bubble Wand!!
Goody QuikStyle Paddle Brush
email subscriber
The Verge Bubble wand!
The Verge Bubble Wand looks fantastic! I’d be interested in trying out the QuikStyle Brush to see if it really works though!
I’ld most like to see the bubble wand for me
I would like to get the Verge Bubble Wand – $120
I’d love for Santa to bring me the “Verge Bubble Wand”
Goody QuikStyle Paddle Brush
the Ted Gibson hair sheets for myself 🙂
bonus entry: subscribe to the emails
Since I’m ALWAYS running late to work, the Goody QuikStyle Paddle Brush looks most appealing. A towel in a brush!? My hair would be dry in no time. No more frozen ends in the winter time.
I am an email subscriber!!
The Goody Paddle Brush – my hairbrush needs to go into retirement!
for my daughter, the goody quikstyle paddle brush; she is always running around with wet hair.
and i am a subscriber too!
If I could, I would try Ted Gibsons Hair Sheets
I forgot to mention, I am a subscriber. oops
I would like the bubble wand.
I am a subscriber.
I like the paddle brush.
I would love the verge bubble want
I’d like the Goody paddle brush for myself
I would love to receive the Verge Bubble wand. As someone with natural straight hair, it would be nice to change things up with soft, beachy waves from time to time.
goody paddle brush
Giovanni 2 Chic Collection would be my pick
the paddle brush is nice
I moved from western canada to the east this past year. It is so humid here – all the time. I have the worst hair days ever and sometimes it doesn’t even feel like hair! Its always curly, frizzy, dry – I could use some hair treatments! Hair sheets please! 🙂
Goody QuikStyle Paddle Brush will be in my daughters stocking. She has such long thick hair and Goody is the only kind we use !
I , of course am a subscriber .. my pocket book dislikes this fact ! but my friends and family will love it come Christmas present opening time !
I think the bubble wand would make the perfect gift for my little sister 🙂
I would love to find the Goody QuikStyle Paddle Brush under my tree
bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com
I am an email subscriber
bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com
I’d like the Verge bubble wand. My hair is already slightly wavey so being able to play that up would be wonderful.
The paddle brush sounds like just what I need.
I would like to try the bubble wand!
The Verge Bubble Wand!! Looks so neat and fun to use and try on others!
I could really use a new flat iron AND I always love getting hair ties in my stocking (can never have to many of those!)
I am a simple kind of gal, that paddle brush would be great! I have been using the same broken half brush for a couple years now lol I am also a subscriber 🙂
I would love to receive a new flat iron or a hairdryer.
angelsspot(at)hotmail(dot)com
The Verge Bubble Wand
The Verge Bubble Wand