Texturized; a product review and Remix wrap up

Hello lovelies!  I haven't done a product review for a while, so I decided to share with you the experience I have had with Aveda's Pure Abundance Hair Potion.  Yes, that is quite the name.  You can get this from your local Aveda location or on line.  When I had my hair done a few weeks ago, the stylist used it on my crown's roots.  The next day I returned to get it.

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What it is:  It is a powder hair texturizer that turns to a liquid when it makes contact with the heat of your skin.  It helps to give a second day hair feel.  It claims to thicken hair by 17% {however that is calculated..}.

The pros:  It is easily applied by lightly squeezing the bottle at the section of hair you want to add volume or texture to.  The powder comes out green, but quickly turns clear as the powder turns to a liquid.  When it is rubbed into the roots, it helps add volume to make my misshapen head look round like everyone elses'.  What I really like about it is that when my hair has gone flat around midafternoon, I just rub with my fingers and it regains the morning volume.  It has this neat cooling sensation when applied.

The cons:  If the stylist had not shown me out to use it, I would have messed it up royally!  This is not a product you want close to your face.  It can also be messy.  If you get it on your fingers, the heat from your skin melts the powder and then you have second day skin.  Also, if you over apply, your hair just looks dirty.  I also fear storage conditions.  If you allow the bottle to be in a warm location the powder will melt.  You can't store it in the fridge because it reacts to extreme temps.  While travelling, I worry about it.

The overall:  I really like this product.  It adds the boost and texture that my roots can lack.  Because I have practiced using it, I don't have many of the problems mentioned in the cons section.  It seems to last a long time, so I wouldn't mind buying it again.  I like it much more than the messy paste texturizers I've used in the past.  If you are someone who has trouble with volume, this could be a great buy for you.  It also is an Aveda product so you can trust the ingredients and they stand behind their products.

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Have you tried this product or another texturizer before?

Remix Wrap Up:

How many of you are familiar with Closet Fashionista?  Many I'm sure, as her delightful blog is both inspiring and fun.  She submitted a remix look of this flirty to Chictopia's TeenVogue contest.  Feel free to visit her blog and vote for her look!

Becca at Free Honey showed that a long flowy skirt can double for work and play.  Free Honey is authored by two sassy ladies using their powers for the good of fashion.

Do you remember my magic skirt post from last week?  Well, the sweet and wise Carrie of This Free Bird has dedicated about post to her convertible attired and even included links so you can find your very own.

Happy Friday!

xoxoxo