MoroccanOil Styling Gel Review: The Secret to Overnight Curls

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Recently I posted about some overnight curlers that I had been loving, The Sleep Styler. I've still been changing up how I use them, but my results have gotten better and better!

I've added in a second set of curlers, but not the full extra 8 rollers. I now use 11 curlers for my hair because it is super thick, the slightly smaller sections have made a huge difference in how my hair looks. As well, I can put them in my hair when it is a bit wetter, since my hair is more likely to dry completely. Starting with wetter hair means longer lasting curls.

I'll be updating my original curler review to give more tips also, but I needed to review this gel. Because I've found that my usual hair prep with mousse for holding curls (which is what I use when I'm using a curling iron) doesn't work so well with overnight, no heat curls. Instead, what I need is a hair gel. Yes, just like back in the 1980s. But, I don't want wet looking, crunchy hair. I want hair that is soft and touchable, but just happens to hold the curl for days. Yes, days!

After trying out a few unnamed hair gels, I found this one from MoroccanOil! It is clear, doesn't have much scent and doesn't feel sticky. I've been combing about a grape sized amount through my damp hair with a smoothing cream, then I lightly dry my roots, and put my slightly damp hair in the rollers.

I'm using the medium hold version of the gel, which is surprisingly difficult to find online! It has just the right amount of hold for my curls to be touchable and last for 2 full days. I'll likely bump up to the strong version when I run out, I'm hoping for a full 3 days of curls.

You can find the medium and strong hold at MoroccanOil.com (medium and strong), but the strong hold is also available at BlueMercury and Nordstrom. I found my tube in person at my local BlueMercury!

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My New Favorite Dry Shampoo: MoroccanOil's Dry Shampoo

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I've made no secret of the fact that I really love (love) Dry Shampoo. It's a huge time saver, can add volume to flat hair, add texture to hair that is too slippery to "grab", and makes my go-to pony tail actually look.... cute! Until now my favorite has been the Klorane Nettle Dry Shampoo, which is formulated for oily hair, so it does a better than average job at mopping up excess oil.

Well, there's a new amazing dry shampoo out there, and you have to try it. I promise, it is worth the $7 extra in price.

Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo is all kinds of amazing. It does go on white when you initially spray it (what?? Doesn't it say "Dark Tones" on that can??), but.... yes, it changes! Leave it in for a minute or two (or more) and then come back and move your fingers through your hair, like you are shampooing. (You can read more about it in my how to use dry shampoo post.) It turns out that the Dark Tones is made with ultra-fine rice starches, and as you massage it in to your hair, it breaks down and completely disappears. And actually absorbs a lot more oil, and adds more volume than any other dry shampoo I've used. As an added bonus, it doesn't look powdery in your hair at all. It even contains a UV protectant to protect your color. The Light Tones has a super soft violet tint to it to help combat brassiness as well.

I'm going to be stocking up. And it also comes in a travel size. I'm buying 2 of those, 1 to travel with and 1 for my desk at work.

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The Favorite Products of a Beauty Expert: Casey from Beauty 101

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1. Bumble and Bumble “Tonic”: Think of this as a primer for your hair. I love to use it before other styling products since it helps to even out porosity and makes sure that everything else is absorbed. It can also be used as a detangler or to freshen up an already existing blow dry!

2. Moroccanoil Treatment: Talk about a multi-tasking product! This oil can be mixed into your conditioner to add extra smoothing properties but it can also be used on wet hair to keep frizz at bay AND after your hair is dry to smooth everything out! On rushed mornings I love using a product that can literally do it all because it takes all the guesswork out of my routine.

3. Klorane Dry Shampoo: Any rushed girl knows the amazing power of dry shampoo so I’m sure I don’t need to explain this one to you. Don’t have time to wash your hair? Just spray this on your roots, give it 30 seconds to absorb (or longer if you’re really pushing your limits), and then comb through to release the chalky deposit you may experience.

4. Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deep Conditioner: What is the fastest way to make sure your hair looks like a rockstar? Give it a deep conditioning treatment! In 3 minutes you’ll be on your way to shiny, soft, manageable hair.

5. Aveda Phomollient Styling Foam: While this one doesn’t technically help me on a rushed morning I felt like I needed to include it in my list because you really can’t go wrong when you use it. This styling foam provides slight hold, slight volume, and is just a good overall styling product that you don’t need to think about very much. It will always work!

6. Bumble and Bumble “Spray De Mode” Hairspray: In keeping with the “multi tasking” theme I absolutely love this product because it can act as a hairspray and as a heat protecting spray for when I’m using my curling iron in the morning. It helps my curls stay all day without getting crunchy.

7. Bumble and Bumble “Texture” Cream: Have you ever woken up only to realize that your hair wasn’t going to cooperate no matter how much time you had to get ready? I scrunch this cream into my hair to give it that polished “I just woke up” look.



Casey is a 20-something hairstylist, makeup artist, and beauty blogger living in New York City with her husband and two dogs. She can be found rambling about all things beauty over at Beauty 101. Casey can also be contacted for hair appointments via email: beauty101blog@gmail.com

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Formal Looks: Amy Adams Golden Globes 2011

I have to admit that it took a long time for me to warm up to Amy Adams. Why? Because I first saw her as the icy sister that you love to hate in The Wedding Date and she was so good in that roll that I couldn't separate her from it for a while. I like her quite a bit more when she's a red head (something about being more approachable, and having the same hair color as my own sister who is quite a bit nicer than Amy, thank you very much).

I loved her entire look at this year's Golden Globes, and luckily I have the lowdown on her makeup, her chignon and even what exact color her colorist used to give her this perfect hair color.

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