Product Review: Big Sexy Hair

     Sorry I've been gone so long, folks.  I am currently pregnant with baby #3, and have found myself hanging out with the toilet most days.  (TMI, I know!)  If you've been there before, you know exactly what I'm talking about.  If you're one of those women who claim to have no sickness whatsoever, and feel fantastic for all 9 months, and also lose 10 pounds in the delivery room overall, promptly stop reading this blog, and go suck on an egg.  For those of you still here, I have a pretty great product to talk about.
     October marks the Navy's birthday, so my husband and I attended the Navy Ball here in Newport, RI.  Newport is incredibly expensive, and when I called around to see what a simple updo would cost, the cheapest I found was $60.  That's more than I spend on a haircut, folks.  What's a girl to do but give it a shot herself? I mean, come on, my dress cost $1 at a yard sale.  I wasn't about to blow all that cash on something that would look good for a few hours.
     The last time I got a haircut the stylist gave me some free samples.  Included in those was a small bottle of Big Sexy Hair hair spray.  Now I have tried to tease my hair before, but it's so fine, even the rats nest I create flattens out in a matter of minutes.  I resolved to watch some YouTube videos and see how the pros accomplish the poof.  P.S. If you ever have a minute, these videos are hilarious. 
     So, following the video's instructions, and trying out my trusty (free) Big Sexy Hair, I was able to get lift that would make Snooky jealous.  This product creates crazy volume and hold.  I would HIGHLY suggest it.  Go on, get your tease on!

Here is the product.

It's too dark to see my poof here, but this is the only photo we got of ourselves!  Total look: $1! :)

Product Review: Goody Spin Pin for Easy Up-Dos

     Just want to take a minute to tell you about a new product I think is pretty cool.  They are called Spin Pins, and they are by Goody.  I found mine at Walgreens, but I believe they are at all major retailers, and there are even generics on Ebay (for cheap!).
     So here's what they are.  They are little metal spiral pins that are supposed to do the duty of twenty regular bobby pins.  Intrigued? I was too. I decided to give a quick bun a try.  I pulled my hair into a loose bun (no rubber band required), and inserted one spiral on top, and one on the bottom.  Even with my notoriously fine, sleek hair, the spirals held my bun in place ALL DAY.  They are also supposed to be great for french twists.  They give kind of a loose, messy look which I like.  Regular buns can make me look a little school marmish or like I'm about to put on a production of Swan Lake. I digress. The point is that I highly recommend these for a sophisticated look with no hassle.
Cost: $6.99 for two