Suave Professionals Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner ($2.69)

For less than $3 each, this volumizing shampoo & conditioner is a steal. I can’t say it’s the best shampoo & conditioner I’ve used but it has a great smell and doesn’t weigh down my fine hair. Also? It costs less than a grande soy latte with one Splenda!

Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Gentle Line Smoothing Exfoliator ($27)

I like to use face exfoliators in the shower as they are easier to rinse clean. (At the sink, I never seem to rinse away all the little granules around my hairline.) This Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Gentle Exfoliator contains micro-fine beads to polish skin and leave it looking fresh and new. I’ve been using it once a week in the shower to revitalize my skin.

Korres Materia Herba Toning Cleansing Foam ($27)

Typically, I stay away from foam cleansers as I prefer creamier formulas for my normal to dry skin, but this Materia Herba Toning Cleansing Foam from Korres is anything but drying. The all-natural ingredients are formulated to break up oil and bacteria while sloughing off dead skin cells, leaving skin soothed and hydrated.

Pureology SuperSmooth Shampoo & Conditioner

This shampoo & conditioner from Pureology is designed to smooth and strengthen chemically processed hair. Formerly the SuperStraight System, this line includes reformulated favorites plus new products to help smooth unmanageable hair. I like how it has a slight masculine scent—a nice departure from the typical shampoo scent.

Molton Brown Purify Ambrusca Body Wash & Polish ($32)

The Purify Ambrusca Body Wash & Polish contains particles that aggressively exfoliate skin while cleansing with a rich lather and leaving behind its delightful scent. With winter upon us (I woke up to snow this morning!) this is the perfect scrub to polish dull skin and get the blood flowing!

I (gulp!) still haven’t gotten around to trying Victoria’s Secret hair products, despite the rave reviews they garner for their innovative formulas and super luxe scents.

To me, this one looks like the perfect foray into the line’s offerings, after all, who wouldn’t want the sexy, silky hair it promises? The light aerosol spray is loaded with vitamins and silicones to kiss your hair with super serious shine. Plus, the pink gradient bottle is beautiful and fits perfectly into my color palette for fall!

Victoria’s Secret Brilliant Shine Mist is available from Victoria’s Secret Beauty for $10.

I am loving the Gigi character in the new Clairol Nice ‘n Easy commercials. Played by Angela Kinsey from The Office, Gigi is like your straight-shooting girlfriend that will NEVER let you out of the house looking less than your best.

“I love girl talk, especially when it comes to beauty: sharing tips and tricks about what really works,” says Angela.  “I’ve been coloring my hair for years, so I understand that instant emotional boost that comes with getting your color just right, and I’m excited to help other women achieve that, too.”

Check out this hilarious out-take of making the commercial:

Visit Gigi on Clairol.com for advice on your perfect Nice ‘n Easy hair color with highlights, lowlights and tons of shine.

PS- I’m a natural medium brown, what color are you?

This is my third Teen Corner entry in two days. Wow, I am so impressed with myself!

With a crazy-busy life: dad’s away fishing, mom’s a psycho (she harasses me daily to update this site!), Bailey has been scheming ways to convince our parents to buy her a dog and Janey’s been googling “how to kiss” (I’m not even kidding. What seven-year-old needs to know how to kiss?!). Keeping up with my family is harder than keeping up with those Kardashians!

With all the craziness surrounding me, the one thing I can count on every day is my hair. I have been using Bumble + bumble Creme de Coco Masque and it’s UHHHmazing! My hair is soft, silky and sleek:

Here’s how I use it:
After washing hair, squeeze out remaining water, apply a generous amount throughout hair and leave on for at least seven minutes, or in my case until the hot water runs out! Recommended usage is once a week, but I use it waaay more than that. I can’t help it– I’m addicted to the way it makes my hair feel. And it smells good, too!
Talk to you soon my loves,
Bree