Aveda Smooth Infusion Shampoo & Conditioner Review (by Maria)

I admit it, I have an addiction and it’s taken a destructive turn. No, I’m not talking about drugs or alcohol; I’m referring to my constant need to change my hair color.

I have lived through various shades of browns, reds, blondes, and even touches of pink during my years at Berkeley, and it has taken a real toll on my hair’s health. Over the past two years, though, I have finally found a way to help heal my dry, damaged, splitting hair. Besides the obvious bi-monthly trim and decelerated color change, I’ve started using Aveda hair products. In particular, Aveda Smooth Infusion Shampoo and Conditioner have given life back to my hair – glossing and smoothing it without weighing it down with product.

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Ms. Manicure Handy Dandy Mani Kit Review (by Janine)

I hate doing my own nails. Seriously. The color part I can handle – I can even do colored tips and little gems – but the shaping part has always been a problem for me. That is, until I received the Handy Dandy Mani kit from Ms. Manicure ($9.99).

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New in Beauty: NARS Orgasm Illuminator

I am THRILLED about the newest addition to NARS’ Orgasm shade collection: NARS Orgasm Illuminator.

While NARS Orgasm blush and The Multiple Orgasm shade stick were a hit or miss among various skintones, who could lose with this sheer, illuminizing fluid that can be mixed right into your foundation or moisturizer (or worn alone)? It will leave your skin enchantingly  glowing and radiant. As Sephora touts, “The effect is, well, orgasmic.”

I’m thinking that this is a personal must-have for NYE.

You can find NARS Orgasm Illuminator ($29) exclusively at Sephora, online or in a location near you.