Current Beauty Favorites + Mini Reviews

Face Products

 IT Cosmetics CC + Cream Illumination SPF 50+

(My Shade: Medium)

I recently finished up my CoverGirl BB cream (will post a review later) and wanted to pick up another foundation within the lines of a BB or CC cream. During school and work days I rarely wear heavy foundation due to the humidity of Florida and the dryness of my skin (I know this sounds odd). I find that BB and CC creams provide just enough coverage for day to day use without that heavy feeling that foundation has. 

IT Cosmetics has some of the best CC creams, They have the coverage of a liquid foundation but feel like a feather has touched your skin. They are also incredibly easy to blend (I prefer to use a beauty blender sponge with this). The Illumination is the newest in their collection and what makes it different from their original formula is that this one adds a little glow to your skin as well as some hydration. It lasts very well and I have not had any trouble with it caking on my face. 

MAC Mineralize Skin Finish

in the shade Medium Plus

This is an oldie but a goodie. I was cleaning out my makeup (much needed) and found that I had some backups still in their packaging (#lifeofamakeupaddict). I remember loving and using this powder religiously in high school. It not only sets my makeup but gives it a natural finish to my skin (not too matte but still controls any shiny problem areas). Plus it also adds a little extra coverage. Sometimes I just wear concealer and this powder alone without any foundation. 

Lip Products

Bare Minerals Gen Nude Under Over Lip Liner 

in the shade On Point

I have never been a huge fan of lip liner until I found this product. For a pencil lip liner I was shocked at how creamy and smooth it is. It glided on my lips so effortlessly. The color is also pretty great. There are 5 colors in this collection and out of all of them On Point is my favorite. It is a nude terracotta with some pink undertones. I actually like to wear it all on its own. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was how difficult it was to sharpen. If you are not careful it will melt down inside the sharpener. I suggest putting it into the freezer for a little bit before sharpening. 

Milani Color Statement Lipstick

in the shade Naturally Chic

This has been my go 2 nude lip color for the past 2 months. The lipstick itself is creamy and feels nice on the lips. It doesn't over dry or flake. I find that you can wear this with or without a lip liner underneath. 

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

I come today with a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! For those of you who have been reading my blog for awhile, you know how much I love cooking. Over the last couple of months after some pushing from my loved ones I decided to start a FOOD BLOG!!! Yes a blog completely about food. This has been on the back of my mind for quite some time but I never had the motivation to go for it until now. So what does this mean for this blog? Well nothing really you guys will just have more to read! This blog will continue to run like before except now most of the food related posts will be over on this blog. 

With much pleasure I introduce to you The Little Asian Cook

XOXO

Si 

October/November Client Slots

Currently we have 

1

Client slot available (until November 1) and will have

2

more on available November 14

Due to our busy schedules and end of the year wrap ups we will not have any retainer slots opened until December 10 (not guaranteed at the moment, please check back December 1). 

Just a reminder if you are a business trying to contact me and I have not replied within 48 hours please DM on Twitter @TheRisingSunxo and include the email you used to contact me with. I have a software that detects malicious emails and will sent me an alert immediately. For the safety of my clients and myself I delete those emails right away. Once you DM on Twitter I will do a quick background check to verify if you are who you say you are. 

I apologize for this inconvenience but it has become a much needed precaution due to my account getting hacked a couple months ago by someone who was pretending to be a client. As of now we are only verifying through Twitter. If you do not have one you can comment on these client slot posts that I put up monthly. 

Weekly Playlist 10/28

Hey y'all! I am back with another weekly playlist for you guys. This week I have a bit of a heartbreak theme going on. I have been going through a lot and music for me is a release and a way to express my feelings without actually talking about it (although I do have a post coming up talking about what is going stay tuned...). Hope you guys enjoy!

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1.) More Than Words (Cover)

Frankie J (original by Extreme)

2.) I'll Love Again  

Lawson Bates ft. Emily Ann Roberts

Not available on this playlist due to new release, listen through Spotify & iTunes today!

3.) Over You (Cover)

Cassadee Pope (original by Blake Shelton & Miranda Lambert)

4.) Be Without You

Mary J. Blige

5.) So Sick

Ne-Yo

6.) One Wish (Cover)

Tion Phipps (original by Ray J)

7.) Drinking About You

Haley & Micheals

8.) Can You Stand The Rain (Cover)

Jason Chen (original by Boyz II Men)

9.) Closer

The Chainsmokers

10.) I Hate You, I Love You

Gnash 

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT (FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES)

I have been receiving some complaints lately regarding to not responding to some business emails. I check my email multiple times a day and for all business inquiries I respond within 48 hours. If I don't respond I am either very very sick (but would still respond by the end of the week) or your email came up as malicious. I have a software and along with Google that tracks malicious emails. It will notify me immediately if that particular email has been used to commit a crime/stolen personal information. When I get these alerts for my safety and the safety of my clients I delete this email right away. My program is generally very accurate but of course every technology out there has its faults. If your email comes up malicious meaning you haven't received anything from me in more than a week and you are a legit business, please Direct Message me on Twitter @TheRisingSunxo and send me your email address and information through there. I will run a minor background check to make sure all your ducks are in a row. Thank you for your time and understanding. Looking forward to working with you guys in the future!

Xoxo,

Si 

Living with the iPhone 7 Plus: 3 week update & mini review

So if you follow me on Twitter, you already know that three weeks ago I purchased the new iPhone 7 Plus. This was kind of a spontaneous purchase for me since I like to do a lot of research before buying a new phone and with this phone I did not. I have the Verizon Edge plan which lets me lease my phone and when I pay off 50% of it I can upgrade without any additional fees (still have to pay the taxes on it). It is a pretty great program if you are like me who likes to upgrade phones quite frequently. 

I know there are a ton of reviews for the new iPhone out there, but this post was requested so ask you shall receive. I did my best to break down the new features and let you guys know if you should upgrade or not. I am a bit of a tech nerd so if I say anything that doesn't make any sense I apologize,

So I upgraded from the iPhone 6s Plus 64 GB in the color Space Grey to the iPhone 7 Plus 128 GB in Silver. Let's start with the size and color option. Once you buy a big phone it is kind of hard to go back to the smaller size so I just stayed with the Plus. In terms of storage size, Apple FINALLY got rid of their 16 GB model (WHOOP WHOOP!!!) and replaced it with a 32 GB as their starting model. The other storage sizes available are 128 GB & 256 GB. I recently combined my work phone and personal phone so the 32 GB as decent as the size is, is unfortunately not enough for me so I went with the 128 GB and so far so good (256 GB was a little unnecessary for me). 

As for the color, Space Grey is no longer an option for the new iPhones, however they did come out with two new colors Jet Black and Black. Jet Black has a shiny black finish and is really nothing new. The iPhone 3 had a very similar finish. The Black option is just a matte black. Both of the new colors are beautiful however scratch very easily and have issues with fingerprint smudging. The Jet Black is also more expensive. Personally the color wasn't a big deal for me. I just ordered what was available. 

As for the phone itself here are the major changes...

Haptic Touch:

There is no longer a physical home button. It is now just a vibration. I personally love it 

Dual Lens Camera (Plus only): 

Apple always upgrades the cameras on their phones every year but I gotta say I was super impressed with the quality of the dual lens camera especially when it came to zooming. The dual lens offers a 2x option which allows close ups but without the grittiness that zooming can cause. The picture quality is very comparable to my Nikon DSLR.

Resolution & Speed:

The pixels and images are so fricking clear and sharp. It really is just a beautiful feature. The overall functioning of the phone is faster such as opening apps, connecting to WiFi, LTE and so forth.

No Headphone Jack:

The biggest change on the new iPhones is that there is no longer a headphone jack instead it is replaced by a second speaker. I know a lot of you out there are probably not happy about this change, but we are living in the 21st century and with that comes lots of tech changes. In the future everything will probably be wireless so we might as well get on board. And for those of you out there who don't want to get on board right away no worries the phone comes with lighting cable headphones and an adapter so you can continue to use your old headphones. 

Water Resistant:

Yes, Apple has finally made their phones water resistant. This is especially good news for klutzes like me. The new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus can be submerged under 1 m of water for up to 30 minutes. Waterproofing isn't exactly new in the tech world but it is very complicated to waterproof/water resistant a phone like the iPhone due to its design and internal structure. Trust me the process can be quite difficult. So bravo Apple! This feature isn't designed so you can take your phone swimming but provides that extra safety days where you do need it. The speakers still can get slightly damaged but hey nothing is perfect and for those Android lovers out there it is the same issue with your phones too. 

There are a couple of other features but these are the only ones really worth mentioning. As far as my opinion goes, I really am impressed and happy I upgraded. It truly is a beautiful phone. I work in social media so upgrading these kind of devices is a no brainer for me however if you don't work in the media or tech industry should you upgrade?

For those of you who have the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, I don't recommend upgrading right away especially if you like your headphone jack. Take another year and wait for the iPhone 8 or even the 7s. 

For those of you who have anything before the 6s, the upgrade is worth it. There will be some new features that will take some time getting used to but overall the experience has been great. 

Cases:

As for cases, I haven't found any I particularly love. I purchased 2 of Apple's silicone cases which are my 2 go cases. I have been using them since the 6 was released. I purchased one in the color Pink Sand and one in Black. They are really nice simple cases that offer a sleek and simple design and good protection (not great but decent). They are $35 for the iPhone 7 and $39 for the 7 Plus. 

The 6s Plus cases will not fit the new plus because of the camera shape. As for the iPhone 7, the 6s cases will fit however the speaker where the old headphone jack use to be will be covered up for those of you who care. 

PINK SAND

BLACK 

Current Fashion Favs

Zara Jeggings

Zara has a bunch of different styles and washes of jeggings. The two I have been the most obsessed about are...

High Elasticity High-Waisted Jeggings $29.90

Photo Credit: Zara

These only come in black and have two simple rips by the knee. They are super soft and so comfortable to wear. The only thing I would recommend is to try these on before purchase. They tend to look a lot smaller than they are but at the same time have a nice stretch. So depending how fitted you prefer your jeggings to be, you might have to go down a size. 

Zara uses European sizes but do have the size conversions on the labels of their clothes.

For reference I am 4' 11 inches (very short I know) with the non high waisted versions, which I will talk about below, I am a size 2. However because I do have a little bit of a tummy I go up to a size 4 with these high waisted ones. I like my jeggings to be fitted but not so tight to the point where I cannot walk in them. These sizings work perfectly for me. In terms of the height, I am a very short person but these jeggings are not dramatically long and I can get away with folding them once or twice.

The non high waisted versions you can find them here. Same price, awesome product! 

Photo Credit: Zara

Me to We Cord Strap Double V Tank Top $22.95 (PacSun)

Photo Credit: PacSun

These are very similar to the tiny crop tanks you find at Brandy Melville but so much better quality. The straps are made from a sturdy cord material that lays nicely fitted on the shoulders, so you don't have to worry about it moving around. The only issue I had with these is that you do have to go a couple sizes up. I am not sure why they make it like that. When I tried on their XS I could barely fit it and when I did finally got it on it looked like a really tiny bra. These a not cropped in sense where it shows the mid section but rather it should hit just right at the hips. I personally really like the clean cut. I hate having to tuck in my tanks or having to scrunch them because I'm so short. 

Off The Shoulder Tops

I am not sure why it took me so long to jump on the off the shoulder trend. But I have been lately loving it! I think off the shoulder tops give off a sexy flirty vibe without being too slutty. You can either dress it up or down and it can be worn for many different settings and occasions. Here are some of my favorite ones.

American Eagle Soft & Sexy Off the Shoulder Shirt $29.95

Photo Credit: AE

These are so simple yet adorable! They can be paired with jeans, shorts, skirts you name it! They also are from the AE Soft & Sexy line which makes them even more amazing .Super soft and just overall really great quality. This is perfect for those simple girls out there who are just trying out this new trend. They come in a variety of soft and neutral colors that suit every skin tone.

Zara Off The Shoulder Poplin Top $49.90

Photo Credit: Zara

When you first look at this top it looks like a pillowcase and you will probably think to yourself why would anyone spend $50 on a pillowcase? Trust me this pillowcase is worth it! There is something so classy about this top that makes it so fashionable. It is also classic so it won't go out of style anytime soon. I love the fit of this top. It isn't too short or too long and can be styled in so many ways. I personally love pairing this top with a pair of dark skinny jeans and booties or distressed denim shorts w/some gold/brown strappy sandals.

Bouquet Floral Romper $82
By Band of Gypsies

Photo Credit: Revolve Clothing 

Since I live in Florida, we really don't really get a "true" fall and winter so I still have a little while to wear rompers before the "cold" weather hits. I am absolutely IN LOVE with this floral romper from Revolve Clothing (the brand is Band of Gypsies). The colors are right on point for the upcoming fall and is still thin enough that you can layer tights underneath and add a jacket on top if you are lucky enough to live in a place with all 4 seasons. This romper is a bit on the pricer side but this type of style of romper won't go out anytime soon. I personally think it is a great investment piece if you are a fan of rompers like I am. This is fairly new so it will be up on the site for awhile if you want to save up first. 

So Much Yes Black Suede Over The Knee Boots $46

Lulus.com 

Photo Credit: Lulu's

You can never go wrong with a pair of over the knee boots during the fall and winter seasons. They go with pants, shorts, skirts, dresses and so forth. Over the knee boots can get pretty pricey (ex. Stuart  Weitzman The Highland Boot). The Highland will set you back about $700+! I managed to find a pair that are similar to the The Highland Boots by Stuart Weitzman for only $46!!! You honestly cannot get better that! These have a 4 inch wrapped heel. They are pretty comfy for what they are and are true to size so don't go down or up a size.

Weekly Playlist 8/30/16

I haven't done one of these in awhile and am so excited to post one for y'all! I have gotten some questions whether or not if I have a Spotify and SoundCloud account and the answer is yes I actually have both. However both accounts are my personal ones. I prefer to share the music I am listening to through YouTube for you guys because it is just easier and most of you have access to it. Another reason why I post my playlists on YouTube is that not everyone will like everything I post and once you listen to the playlist you can pick your favorites and download them with whatever you choose.

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1.) Controlla

Drake

2.) Next Up

Mila J

3.) Lavish

Jeff Bernat

4.) Teeter-Totter

Nomak 

5.) Once In Awhile (Geo Remix)

Timeflies

6.) Distraction

Kehlani

7.) Heartache

Relient K

8.) Say It (Remix)

Candice 

9.) Chasing Hearts

Breathe Carolina

10.) Lead Me On

Gloriana 

11.) Pullin' Me Back

Chingy

12.) A Lack of Color

Death Cab for Cutie

13.) Angel Eyes

Love and Theft

14.) Say My Name (Cover)

William Singe

15.) No Shopping

French Montana, Drake

September Client Slots

Hello everyone! So I wanted to post our first client slot a little earlier than planned just to give people some time to familiarize with the new changes as well as start booking consultations. If you do not know what I am talking about please read the post before this one.

SEPTEMBER CLIENT SLOT 

Currently we have...

4 

new client slots free 

&

1 

retainer spot 

House of The Rising Sun Social Media Consulting Changes

For those of you who have been following me for awhile, are clients or perspective clients you may have noticed that HOTS Social Media Consulting has been down and undergoing some changes. In my previous post, the Q&A, I mentioned that I was going to talk about these changes in a separate post and now here it is! Hopefully this post will clear up any questions if not feel free to email me at houseoftherisingsunxoxo@gmail.com. I usually respond within 24 hours.


1.) I am no longer working by myself

One of the biggest changes is that no longer I am handling all business aspects by myself. Due to the high volume of work and projects, I have teamed up with a couple of freelancers in the social media business. These people are very skilled at what they do and offer much more that I could ever by myself. They are not employees but rather consultants and will be available case by case basis which basically means depending on the type of project you require these consultants will be on call for specific needs. We all need a little help now and then. Hopefully with this new practice in place we will be able to not only serve you better but more efficiently. (DISCLAIMER: because these freelancers are not employees but rather consultants pricing will vary a bit, details on pricing will be given at the time of 1st appointment not the initial consultation). 

2.) New website! 

To make booking appointments easier and have all the info about HOTS Social Media Consulting in one place we are running a test website through Wix. I am currently in the process working with a web developer to develop a permanent site. Keep in mind that we are still in the testing phase and there still might be some minor hiccups. So far the only trouble we have had is double booking appointments. If two people are on the site at the same time and book the same time slot both will get the appointment however that will not be the case. We will get in touch with you if this occurs Whenever you book an appointment through the site you will receive an email confirmation. 

http://houseoftherisingsu.wixsite.com/smcs

3.) 24/7 Support NOW AVAILABLE to ALL CLIENTS

Originally 24/7 support was given to those who purchase our premium package and support was generally through Kik and Line Messenger apps. Now for all our clients we will have 24/7 support available through email. For our messenger app support that will still be exclusive to our premium clients.

For our current clients using this service all you have to do is send an email to houseoftherisingsunxoxo@gmail.com with the subject line 24/7 support. Your email will be filtered from the main inbox and placed into a special folder where you can expect an answer in around 30 mins to 2 hours (sometimes even less) everyday from 7 a.m. to midnight eastern time.

For our current clients this service will begin September 1, 2016. There will be an email going out later this week explaining the service in full. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. For new clients who sign up between now and September your service will begin October 1, 2016. This service will be up and running fully December 1, 2016. After Dec 1 any client who signs up will be eligible for this service right away.

4.) Client Slots

Due to the high volume of work HOTS SMC is getting we will not be accepting every client from now on. In order for us to give you the best work and attention possible we will be trimming down our client list a little bit. At the beginning to each month I will post what will be known as client slots. It basically will let you know how many new clients we will be taking on that month. If you are interested in keeping us on retainer please send me an email with the subject line retainer and send me your number. I will contact you personally about how the retainers work. We only have a handful of clients that are retainers so space is very limited. This change will not affect any current clients.

The last thing I wanted to mention is not really a change but more of an implementation. From now on we ask future clients not to ask us about our current list of clients. We want to maintain a professional relationship to the highest regard and that includes confidentiality. Our work for one client will not directly effect the work for another. We promise to always do our best for you and your business.

Ask Sisi Q&A: Where have I been? Future of HouseofTheRisingSun?

Hey guys long time no chat! I have pretty much started the last couple of posts with this intro and there aren't enough words to tell you guys how sorry I am for being so MIA. So today I wanted to give you guys an update on where I have been and the future of this blog.

So where have I been? Unfortunately I did not have a summer this year. I had to continue my classes throughout the summer due to the first part of the internship that is required in my program. I was at my internship for about 20 + hours a week including a weekend. Along with my internship I had to take the class that went along with it as well as another online class. The online class was a little more than I bargained for because we had a huge project that required group work and meetings in person. But it wasn't just school. As most of you probably know if you read my last blog post, House of the Rising Sun Social Media Consulting services has been undergoing some changes and had to shut down for about 3 months. I will do a separate post on the changes.

Now with the fall semester about to start where does that leave this blog? In all honesty with everything that has been going on between school and work blogging is just currently not one of my top priorities at the moment. But it does not mean that I don't love blogging and want to stop. For those of you who are in school or were in school and those of you who know what it is like to start and run your own business you guys know how hard it can be doing that while trying to have a personal life as well. In terms of the future of this blog, I will not stop writing but I can't promise consistent posts. Hopefully one day when I am finally done with school and get all my business issues sorted out I can be more attentive and more deserving of you guys. In the meantime thank you all for the continuous support and love!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS ONLY PERTINENT TO THOSE WHO ARE CONSIDERING MY SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTING SERVICES. HOUSEOFTHERISINGSUN SMC (SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTING) WILL NOT BE TAKING ON ANY NEW CLIENTS FROM 05/16/16- 07/22/16 DUE TO BUSINESS CHANGES. IF YOU ARE A CURRENT CLIENT THIS WILL NOT AFFECT YOU. YOUR PROJECTS WILL ALL BE COMPLETED WITHIN OUR SET DEADLINE.

IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN SEARCH OF SERVICES BETWEEN NOW AND MAY 16TH, I AM STILL TAKING ON NEW CLIENTS. 

FOR THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTACT ME BEFORE MAY 16TH PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL AND I WILL PUT YOU ON A WAITING LIST. 

I WILL RESUME TAKING ON NEW CLIENTS JULY 23, 2016.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING. LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU SOON! 

XOXO

SI

NEW!!! Maybelline Dream Velvet Soft Matte Hydrating Foundation

Dream Velvet Soft Matte Hydrating Foundation

(My color: 50 Creamy Natural)

Packaging:

-Comes in a small plastic tube

-Contains 1 FL OZ of product

-Available at most nationwide drugstores, Wal-Marts, Targets, ULTA and some Bed, Bath & Beyond

Retails for around $8-$10

Formulation:

With most Maybelline foundations I either really love them or I really dislike them. With this particular one though I have developed a love/hate relationship. 

The consistency reminds me of a thick version of Yoplait's Whipped Yogurt. It is very airy and smooth. The foundation gives a medium coverage and looks flawless on the skin. It gives a matte finish that doesn't make you look flat. And surprisingly very hydrating, which is not something you see in a lot of matte finish foundations. I myself have super dry and sensitive skin and haven't had any issues so far (about a month of use).

 However even with all the good things I found that this foundation not to blend as well as others I have tried from Maybelline. No matter if I use a brush or beauty blender it always streaks on me and takes a bit of an effort to fully blend it in. This may just be me, I have friends who use this foundation with no problems whatsoever. Another issue I had with this product was the coloring. Being Asian I have a yellow undertone and this foundation tends to make me look more yellow to even orange gradually throughout the day, I have tried a couple of different colors to try to rule it out but no luck. It could be an oxidation problem, but it is hard to tell because the color change doesn't happen right away. 

But overall I still love the coverage and the way it looks and the lightness it feels on my skin. 

OVERALL 3.8/5

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UPDATE and Weekly Playlist 4/18/16

Hey guys long time no "see". Once again I apologize for being so M.I.A lately on here. If you have been following me for awhile you guys know that I am currently working part time as a social media consultant as well as going to school full time to get my masters in rehabilitation and mental health counseling. And trust me when I say that I am not trying to make any excuses here, my schedule right now is just all over the place but bear with me as I will try to get better especially with summer rapidly approaching. I want to thank those who have stuck around and continue to give me your love and support. There are no words to express how much I appreciate and love you all. If you guys want to keep updated on my life please follow me on Instagram (szhao91) and Twitter (@TheRisingSunxo). I post on both pretty often. 

Now here is a little weekly playlist for you guys! I hope you enjoy! 
xoxo Si 

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

All of these songs are also available through Spotify

I like to make my playlists on YouTube so everyone can have access to them. 

1.) Heart Attack (Snakehips remix)

Flight Facilities Owl Eyes

2.) Be Great-Intro

Kevin Ross Chaz French

3.) Gangsta

Kat Dahlia

4.) Habits of My Heart

Jaymes Young

5.) Unwell (Matchbox 20 cover)

Leo Mancini

6.) Never Forget You

Zara Larsson MNEK

7.) Super Hero

Lunafly

8.) Your Love is a Song

Switchfoot

9.) Untitled 08

Kendrick Lamar

10.) One Dance

Drake, Wizkid, Kyla 

Review Time! It's A 10: 5 Minute Hair Repair

It's a 10: Five Minute Hair Repair for Blondes

PACKAGING:

-Comes in a medium size yellow squeeze tube

-Contains 5 FL OZ of product

-Retail $19.96 at ULTA (Also available at selected drugstores, Wal-Marts & Targets) 

FORMULATION:

I recently got my hair lightened to a dark brownish blonde. This is my first time ever having any sort of blonde hair and surprisingly I'm loving it! However for those of you who have blonde hair or are familiar you probably know that blonde hair is a b**ch to take care off especially if its dyed. Dyed blonde hair can get super dry and brassy overtime even with the use of color treated shampoo and conditioner. For blonde hair it is essential to use a purple toned shampoo and conditioner to counteract the brassiness. Over the last couple of weeks I have tried a variety of products and unfortunately all of them have made my hair cracked dry. And as much as I wanted to make an appointment with my colorist, to me it just wasn't worth the money after already spending so much on the coloring itself. So I went to ULTA in search of more products and came across this one. I have been a fan of It's a 10 products since high school (I currently use the leave in spray). 

This product is an intense 5 minute repair mask designed to treat blonde colored hair. It repairs damaged hair, adds radiance to blonde tones, prevents brassiness, adds shine, stops hair breakage, deeply moisturizes, UV protection, improves elasticity, creates softness and silkiness, and last but not least a thermal protector (10 things just like the name). Unlike other products, It's a 10 stays true to all its claims. Just after one use my hair already felt so much smoother and less brassy. It has a nice thick texture but doesn't weigh your hair down and smells amazing. After shampooing, massage the product into your hair and leave for 5 minutes (you can leave it on a little longer but don't exceed 10 minutes).I recommend using this at least twice a week. If you have severely dry hair, you can replace your normal conditioner with this. It is a pricey product but a little goes a long weigh and if you are using it as a repair mask like I am, it will last you for awhile. 

OVERALL 

5/5