I couldn’t be more excited to partner with the great people at ULTA Beauty to help promote their Love Your Hair campaign.
What is Love Your Hair you say? Well, allow me to enlighten you. It is a 21-day celebration of hair, people, HAIR! And since I am fluent in hair, you can see how this excites me greatly.
We girls can sometimes be hard on our hair. Admit it, you have been known from time to time to neglect your hair. Maybe you went to work with wet hair, maybe you threw a hat on because you are running late, maybe you even allowed yourself to be in public in a NOT so pretty pony… c’mon, you’re guilty, and I’m guilty. We all are. We also can be downright ugly to our hair by bashing the hair the we were blessed with, when we should be embracing it!
During these fine 21 days of hair celebration, ULTA Beauty will be highlighting different “Beauty Steals™” each day that will be available at a discounted price (for that day only). Make sure you check in daily to get the best deals! I was extremely lucky to get to sample every “Beauty Steal” that will be highlighted, and I have some new found MUST haves for all of you ladies out there. The Love Your Hair celebration will also include events, demos and prizes.
I challenge you to take the ULTA Beauty hair pledge with me, and pledge to LOVE your hair.
Now join in with me, what do you pledge to do?
Wake up 10 minutes earlier to style that beehive? Not go to work with wet hair? Not cut your own bangs? (I am talking to you Erin). Use a heat protectant with your straightener EVERYDAY?
Whatever your pledge may be, if you tweet it along with the hashtag #ULTAhairpledge you will be entered to win free blowouts for a YEAR! You can see sample pledges, more info, and other ways to enter HERE.
ANNND, there is more.
Wait…more?
Yes, more.
I will be giving away a $100 gift card! All you need to do is leave your hair pledge in the comments or let me know you tweeted it. Easy right?
I had a little too much fun by myself (and my sidekick Sadie of course) sampling out all of the ULTA beauty steals. In honor of the wedding season that is upon us, I decided to showcase some different and easy DIY ways that you could wear your hair to a summer wedding (and yes, tutorials will be coming in following posts in honor of this joyous hair occasion!)
Here are some of my end results:
I used the following products to achieve these looks, with the most crucial being the Kenra volume hairspray-I’m Obsessed. New fav. Link below.
Abba Volume Conditioner
Big Sexy Hair-Root Pump (adds texture and volume, goes on towel dried hair)
CHI 44 Iron Guard (helps protect your hair from heat styling, a necessity)
Osis Dust It (adds major volume, essential for poofing-if you find it normally difficult)
Dare I say that I have been turned into a Kenra Hairspray advocate? I dare.
It is amazing, I love the fine mist and incredible hold. I have always been a fan of items 2, 3, & 4 above, but now also enjoy the all natural Abba line of shampoo and conditioner.
So girls, join with me and take the ULTA Beauty hair pledge. Your hair will thank you!! Don’t forget to check out ULTA’s 21 days of Loving Your Hair, and tweet your #ULTAhairpledge for a chance to win free blowouts for a year, and a $100 gift card!!
PLL, signing off, from the Poof Parlor (official Simply Flawless headquarters) 😉
haha.
xoxo
Sweepstakes Rules:
You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods:
a) Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post
b) Tweet (public message) about this promotion; including exactly the following unique term in your tweet message: “#SweepstakesEntry”; and leave the URL to that tweet in a comment on this post
c) Blog about this promotion, including a disclosure that you are receiving a sweepstakes entry in exchange for writing the blog post, and leave the URL to that post in a comment on this post
d) For those with no Twitter or blog, read the official rules to learn about an alternate form of entry.
This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.
The Official Rules are available here.
This sweepstakes runs from 5/15/13 – 6/1/13.
Be sure to visit the ULTA Beauty page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ reviews and find more chances to win!
You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods:
a) Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post
b) Tweet (public message) about this promotion; including exactly the following unique term in your tweet message: “#SweepstakesEntry”; and leave the URL to that tweet in a comment on this post
c) Blog about this promotion, including a disclosure that you are receiving a sweepstakes entry in exchange for writing the blog post, and leave the URL to that post in a comment on this post
d) For those with no Twitter or blog, read the official rules to learn about an alternate form of entry.
This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.
The Official Rules are available here.
This sweepstakes runs from 5/15/13 – 6/1/13.
Be sure to visit the ULTA Beauty page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ reviews and find more chances to win!
Oh my gosh this is so awesome! Love you and love your hair!
I, Kait, pledge to protect my hair from Hawaii's sun by using hair sunscreen this summer when I'm lounging on the beach. I also pledge to not fry my hair by using too hot of tools! #LoveMyHair!
Oh my gosh! Your hair in the bigger, the better pic is ADORABLE. And I am so guilty of rocking the not-so-cute ponytail. RIGHT NOW. I blush. I vow to do better : )
I'm in your same boat, so I pledge to not hate on my thin hair and to embrace it!
I, Lainey, pledge to not just throw my hair up everyday because I can't handle it or don't want to take the time to fix it, but instead to love the hair I have! #LoveMyHair!
Hmmm. Is it weird to make my pledge that I vow to wash my hair more often? I know that's gross but I can go days with it still looking good and I need to be nicer and wash it more often 😉
I, Sami, pledge to wash my hair every other day so that it stays shiny, bright, and bouncy 🙂 #LoveMyHair
I LOVE this!! I, Casey, pledge to find more hairstyles that enhance my waves/curls instead of torturing my hair with a curling iron or straightener everyday.
I pledge to "fix" my hair more days than not, instead of leaving it flapping!
I pledge to keep my hair healthy by always using heat protectant, and not flat ironing as often!
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/seepaigerun/status/334681887631085571
I pledge to start styling my hair more instead of just brushing it and leaving the house…
Stop being so cute! JUST STOP. Kidding. I love it. you so prettay!
I pledge to stop wearing my hair back in a ponytail so much to work. #lazy
I, Becca, pledge to stop envying those with naturally curly hair and accept my straight hair, because it is beautiful.
I pledge to apply a deep repair mask to my hair at least once a week!
I pledsged to use a heat protector before flat ironing so that I dont fry my hair!!!!
I am way older and not as cute as anyone on your blog, but I pledge as the mom of 2 (almost 3) boys and a career hair failure, to quit using my sunglasses as a hair accessory/camo. 360 days a year.
I pledge to use a deep conditioner once a week, and perfect the use of a curling iron!
I pledge to get up earlier a few times a week to do something besides just straighten my hair!
I, Angelina, promise to not go to bed without first brushing out my tease. Amen.
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/AndreaLeigh129/status/334689084285009920
I pledge to stop damaging my hair with heat!
I pledge to stop going to work with wet hair. 🙂
I pledge to use my deep conditioning treatment on my hair once a week! And heat protectant! I love my hair and want it to be happy and healthy!
i, Heather, Pledge to not complain about how thick my hair is and embrace it!!
I pledge to spend a little more time styling my hair (at least on work days) instead of just washing and blow drying it. I mean, my hair looks fine…but I want it to look great!
I, Millie, pledge to stop complaining that I am losing my hair and do what needs to be done to protect my gorgeous straight golden brown hair!
Thanks =D
I, Deborah, pledge to not complain about how my hair won't hold any styles and appreciate it for the soft feed and natural color that it has.
I vow to come up with new ways of doing my hair besides the regular ponytail or up on top of my head!
Please help a girl out- how can I poof my middle of the back length, think curly hair? I've tried over and over and just end up with a tangled mess that's nowhere near a poof. It's not a beautiful sight!
My tweeted pledge – https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/334726249031294979
jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com
2nd entry tweet – https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/334727912928473088
jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com
I, Double K, pledge to style my hair more than three ways this summer. MUCH NEEDED pledge for me!
I, Sarah, pledge to get better at teasing and poufing!
This is great! I pleadge to not straighten my hair every…single…day. I am going through a marriage split right now and I think making myself step out of my comfort zone will be just what I need to boost myself up. Thanks PLL!!!!!
I pledge to get regular haircuts and not just cut off my split ends while I am bored at work- I tweeted this too 🙂
I pledge to use my Biolage hair mask at least once a week all summer.
I, Courtney, pledge to stop throwing my hair up in a mess for work, and if I do, at least make it a beautiful mess. #lazy
I pledge to try some of the Cute updo styles I see on Pinterest this summer and to air dry my hair more often.
Thank you.
I pledge to find a few new hairstyles to wear this summer.
I pledge to stop skipping my 6 week cut and color touchups!
elysesw@aol.com
Big Sexy Root Pump is the bees knees
I pledge to 'fix' my hair instead of pulling back in a ponytail every other day.
I pledge to finally learn how to create my own updo!
I do the same thing everyday – I pledge to change it up.
I pledge to stop frying my hair with a straightener every day and appreciate my waves!
Pledging to be happy with my hair as is.
Pledging to be happy with my hair as is.
I pledge to create volume in my hair each & every day!
I'm pledging to style my hair more often. Lately, I've been rushing out of the house and not spending the time to syle my hair. Thanks so much.
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/334827418407800832
Thanks so much.
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
I will not use office supplies as hair accessories-I'm looking at you rubber bands!
Tweeted!
https://twitter.com/RMarie1145/status/334838524039811072
I pledge to stop hating on my curls and embrace them instead! hard to do with this warmer (& more humid!) weather coming, but I'll try! 🙂
https://asimplysweetblog.blogspot.com
I will take the time to style my hair instead of giving up every morning! #ULTAHairPledge
{here's the link to my tweet! https://twitter.com/PSU_courtney/status/334849088912777217}
i pledge to keep on haircuts
hippopurplemonkey at yahoo dot com
to love my natural curls
tvollowitz at aol dot com
I pledge to protect my hair from heat damage.
I have a slight wave to my hair naturally and I never really embrace it because I don't want to end up the girl with crunchy hair ;). So I will be making TWO pledges. I, chelsren pledge to embrace my natural hair texture AND I pledge to take the time to do more to my hair than just straighten and go! 🙂
I pledge to stop overprocessing my hair.
I pledge to use a deep conditioner once a month.
austma7@aol.com
Tweet
https://twitter.com/clc408/status/335047967700561920
I love Ulta, I could spend wayyy too much money there just trying different products! I am pledging to go a full day without putting my hair up!(More than once)
i love all the styles you tried really cute
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/335052981412167682
I pledge to be nicer to my hair and let it do what it wants to do (sometimes!) instead of straightening, curling, blow drying and ponytail-ing it to my hair's dismay. #lovemyhair and love all the styles you tried!
i pledge to trim my hair often.
freebiel0ve@yahoo.com
tweet: https://twitter.com/akronugurl/status/335075048505352193 .
freebiel0ve@yahoo.com
I, Laura, pledge to embrace my natural curls a little more often!
I Anna, pledge to not wash my hair everyday.
I pledge to use hair oil with SPF to protect my hair from sun and heat
elena150980@yahoo.com
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/335120798459232256
elena150980@yahoo.com
If this 21 days of hair means more PLL blog posts, I am psyched!!!
I pledge to nourish the curls
I pledge to never dye my hair black or orange :s
I pledge to keep my curls tame and bouncy.
onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com
https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/335214512758222848
onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com
I pledge to try to embrace my curls more often even though it's typically easier to straighten it.
My hair pledge is to try out all the hair accessories I already own to new, fun ways and not stick to a boring black headband! Thanks for hosting this giveaway!!!
I pledge to take care of my hair every time I use hot tools.
#LoveMyHair
I pledge to enjoy my hair curly instead of blow drying it straight and find a product that will nourish my curls
s2s2 at comcast dot net
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/335535673975115779
s2s2 at comcast dot net
I pledge to wash my hair and actually brush it daily! embarrassed!
I pledge to treat my hair to a better conditioner. The one I'm using now is horrible.
I, Tracy, pledge to love my thick hair and style it more often instead of throwing it up in a pony.
I, Adriana, pledge not to go to work with my hair wet anymore. I feel so unprepared for the day when I do that. Night showers for me it is.
I pledge to love the hair I have.
rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com
I pledge to go to the salon more often. That always seems to go to the bottom of the list.
I pledge to be more creative with my hair!
I love your hair! It may be thin & whispy but you make it rock!
tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/335794725120536577
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
I pledge not to go into work with damp hair. I loved all of your hair styles!!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
I will not wait a decade to try a new ’do.
HilLesha@gmail.com
I pledge to have my hair trimmed more often.
marcia.goss@gmail.com
https://twitter.com/mgoss123/status/335880994131410944
marcia.goss@gmail.com
I pledge to try new styles in my now ponytail length hair.
This one will be a hard one for me…. I pledge not to pick at my split ends.
I pledge to give my hair more volume
blackbearpie@aol.com
I pledge to take care of my hair from sunshine and all outdoor activities.
https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/336323448609574913
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/336323812687769600
I pledge to embrace my natural waves and not throw my hair up into a messy bun every day.
I pledge to embrace my curls by finding the right styling product. I pledge not to fight it and straighten my hair everyday (which has caused a lot of damage)
I pledge to switch shampoo's/conditioners more often so my hair doesn't get used to the same products! #ultahairpledge
I pledge to use heat protectant spray more often when I style!
chambanachik at gmail dot com
I pledge to style my hair more often- less ponytails/buns even though they're quick and easy!
I pledge to love my natural hair! No flat iron, curling rod, or braiding! Just my natural and crazy curls.
I pledge to finally break down and spend the money on a new CHI iron!
smith_monica31(at)yahoo(dot)com
I pledge to not curse my curls as much. I will try to put the flat iron away once in awhile.
nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/337035433412276225
nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net
i pledge not to use too much mousse or gel
navygravy@hotmail.com
https://twitter.com/Merle0304/status/337208623350562817
navygravy@hotmail.com
I pledge to keep my hair out of a pony tail!
aleksnearing gmail com
I pledge to curl my hair a few times each week. It looks so much better curled!
madelinebrubaker {at} gmail [dot] com
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/337356407873630208
madelinebrubaker {at} gmail [dot] com
When my sister had cancer and lost her hair due to the chemo I pledged then that I would be thrilled with the hair I have. I have ever since then and my sister has been in remission for 11 1/2 yrs
I pledge to actually try curling my hair instead of just letting it go!
I, Brittany, pledge to try more hairstyles and stop being comfortable going EVERYWHERE with my hair down and straight. Boring!
Love this, PLL! Thank you 🙂
I pledge to take more time in the mornings and wear my hair down instead of just throwing it up in a pony tail.
wlbellows at gmail dot com
https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/338448147233779712
tweet
wlbellows at gmail dot com
I pledge to not always talk about how much I hate my frizzy hair!
addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com
I pledge to rinse chlorine out of my hair after I swim.
smchester at gmail dot com
I pledge to stop trying to make my hair into something it isn't, because straightening it everyday isn't healthy!
kaleidoscopequeen at gmail dot com
I pledge to let my hair go product free this summer except for the weekends. Thank you!
crystalfaulkner2000 at yahoo dot com
I pledge to be gentle with my hair!
I pledge to deep condition my hair each weekend, it deserves that much after all I put it through!
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/jansy20/status/339755022231416832
aleesa.janssen@gmail.com
I pledge to cleanse my hair without stripping it.
ky2here at msn dot com
https://twitter.com/ky2here1/status/339914818435809281
ky2here at msn dot com
I pledged to not wait a decade to try a new do and tweeted it.
https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/339942867772526593
Thank you.
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/339943426747404288
I tweeted:
https://twitter.com/ElviraPrunn/status/339973001246302208
i pledge to take good care of my hair and keep it damage free
debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot) com
I pledge to try new styles with my hair, instead of always wearing it long and straight!
I pledge to stop frying my hair! scg00387 at yahoo dot com
https://twitter.com/DesMoinesDealin/status/340270343182753792 scg00387 at yahoo dot com
I pledge to try more styles.
ericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com
My hair pledge is to give my hair more volume.
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
I Tweeted: https://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/340544595777708032
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
I pledge to not be lazy and actually fix my hair this summer rather than falling back into the old habit of just slapping on a bandana!
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/340554480594583552
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com
I pledge to cut my hair and style it more often!
kstrycker787@gmail.com
i pledge to always and for ever as i always have love my hair and let it be my personality my hair is my baby and ulta just makes it so easy to take care of and continue with my obsession!
My pledge is to do my hair everyday for the next month.
sarajwood21(at)gmail(dot)com
I pledge to try out new hairstyles & new hair products all the time!
stephcouponsx@yahoo.com
and tweeted – https://twitter.com/steffie516/status/340625173898207232
Because I can get stuck in a rut, I pledge to be more adventurous and try out different hairstyles and products
tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com
https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/340651492937695232
tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com
I pledge to give my hair some extra love
star95011atyahoodotcom
i tweeted here:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/340675120832077825
debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot) com
I pledge to use heat protectant every day!!
-Ashley Marie Morrissey
ashummz05(at)yahoo(dot)com
I pledge to get regular trims to get rid of split ends
https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/340809403609518080
https://twitter.com/fdp4life/status/340835427537788928
susansmoaks at gmail dot com
https://twitter.com/fdp4life/status/340839230920093697
susansmoaks at gmail dot com
I pledge to go curly sometimes instead of always straightening my hair
pokergrl8 at gmail.com
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/340839573762498560
pokergrl8 at gmail.com
I pledge to find something for my hair to make it shinier. Thank you
candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com
I pledge to find a new funky style for my short hair.
Here is my pledge:
I will not wait a decade to try a new ’do.
willitara [at] gmail [dot] com
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/340908675017342976
willitara [at] gmail [dot] com
I pledge to use a conditioner instead of a 2 in 1
rounder9834 @yahoo.com
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/340916667930537984
rounder9834 @yahoo.com
I pledge to style my hair more often
Tiffany Lane
mckenziesmom1@hotmail.com
I pledge to condition it more.
I pledge to actually make and keep hair salon appointments to get and keep my hair healthy
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
tweet
https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/340950019060420608
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
I pledge to be more daring with my hair.
I pledge to start trying new things with my hair and not always just throw it up in a pony.
I pledge to start trying out new hairstyles on my hair
pittsy82@hotmail.com
tweeted https://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/341001018189950976
pittsy82@hotmail.com
I pledge to put down the flatiron and embrace my natural (and sometimes crazy) waves!
tara.huff(at)gmail(dot)com
I pledge to put down the flatiron and embrace my natural (and sometimes crazy) waves!
tara.huff(at)gmail(dot)com
I pledge to stop complaining about my thick, curly hair and embrace it and celebrate it!
wowknk at gmail dot com
Tweet: https://twitter.com/kristinnw/status/341026973721694210
wowknk at gmail dot com
I pledge to use a deep conditioner on my hair each week to keep it looking healthy