Cassie DeNisco

My Current Favorite Hair Products

March 27, 2023

Similar to last week’s post, I wanted to give an updated favorite hair products post! These current favorites are some of my go to products in really transforming my hair. When I started my blog almost 4 years ago now, I had bright blonde hair. Because of the pandemic, I went back to my roots, literally, and started the journey of getting my hair healthy again.

This past year I’ve truly seen the most growth with my hair and owe it to these products that are so great at maintaining my hair health. Not to mention, also getting a trim every few weeks has done wonders for my hair. As always these are affiliate links and I make a small commission if you choose to purchase these products!

Drybar Liquid Glass Shampoo & Conditioner

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I was so excited when I saw this set because you need to try it! All of the products mentioned are literally a crucial step in my hair care routine. This shampoo and conditioner actually smoothes your hair and gives it the nicest shine. It totally lives up to the name and was a better alternative to Olaplex for me. I love the Drybar and this line became an instant staple in my routine. Not to mention, I think it’s been hydrating my hair so well that it’s helping ti grow long and strong.

Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Spray

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I do still love my It’s a 10 but I have to say I love this more! I spray this on my wet hair and it detangles and leaves it feeling so soft. Not to mention, it has a built in heat protectant so I feel like it’s really taking care of my hair. The lightness of the product works so well for my very thin and fine hair. I never feel like it’s weighed down because it’s just super light.

Drybar 100 Proof Oil

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This is my OG tried and true. I cannot say enough great things about this oil and I’m getting concerned it’s being discontinued because I can’t always find it. This is truly the only oil that my hair can handle that doesn’t make it feel super oily or heavy. I love the shine this gives and it truly helps smooth the fly aways.

As you can see, these favorite hair products are really focusing on smoothing and shinning my hair. Now that I’m not blonde, I really just want to make sure my hair is healthy. I also want it to have a nice shine to really give it some dimension! If you liked this post, you can read more hair care posts here!

Revlon Hair Dryer Brush vs Dyson Air Wrap!

May 9, 2022

In my last post about the Dyson, I mentioned that I also had a Revlon Hair Dryer too. I originally purchased this before I was gifted the Dyson so the Revlon and I have some history. I thought it would be super beneficial for you to get an in depth comparison of both.

I feel like when I hear about the Revlon and Dyson dryers, people only talk about the price. I feel like that is only a little part of the comparison between the two. Keep reading if you’re in the market for a new blow dry brush or want to see if the Dyson is actually worth it.

Revlon One Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer- Shop Here

This blow dry brush averages around $60 and is basically a brush that blows out warm air. I love the design of this one because it is so thick and easy to hold. I also like the shape of the brush part because its flat with rounded edges.

This helps to create a really bouncy and curved blow out look that I feel like is really in. However, the blowout look is really the only thing that this gives you. There are no other attachments so you really only can get a blowout every time.

I do like how the blowout comes out and that I can dry and style my damp hair right out of the shower. Similar to the Dyson, you do need your hair mostly dry to avoid damage. My biggest con with this is I can just feel how hot it gets and know it’s not good for my hair. I try not to use this often but it’s so great on nights I take a shower and want my hair styled for the next day.

Dyson Air Wrap- Shop Here

This set averages $549.99 and comes with a base and multiple attachments. The Dyson is great because you can blow out, straighten, and curl your hair all with this one device. One slight issue I have with this product is that it’s hard to travel with. I love all the attachments so it just makes everything bulky to bring with it.

Styling wise, the possibilities are seriously endless. I love the brush heads to give me a sleeker blown out look. I actually don’t use the curl barrels that much because no matter what I do the curl just doesn’t stay. I can say that I don’t feel like my hair is being damaged like I do with the Revlon. That doesn’t mean it’s not damaging but I think the Dyson is a bit better on the hair.

Honestly my two big cons are that I wish it had an attachment like the Revlon’s brush. I really like the bouncy and flipped in ends look. I haven’t quite gotten that with the Dyson because the brush it has isn’t that big. I also think the price is super steep for something that you probably don’t need.

Revlon vs Dyson

If you want my honest opinion, you really don’t need the Dyson. It’s a cool tool with crazy technology that helps to minimize heat damage. However, it’s super expensive and honestly, the Revlon does just as a good a job. I feel like the people who are in the market for a drying brush just want a blown out look which the Revlon gives you. The choice is entirely yours, but had I not gotten the Dyson as a gift, I’m not sure I would have purchased it myself.

I hope this revlon hair dryer brush vs Dyson review was helpful! I wish I had something like this to help with my decision. It’s crazy that the Dyson is so expensive that you really have to weigh all the pros and cons of it.

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My Dyson Air Wrap Review

March 5, 2021

Prior to getting the Dyson Air Wrap, I was a straightener and a 1 inch curling iron girl. I almost never used a blow dryer and always just let my hair air dry. I’ve now had the Dyson for 2 months and have consistently used it once or twice per week since. Everyone has been asking my opinion on it so I thought I would put together this review so you can get a feel for this if you want to make the investment. I’m going to first let you know how I use it then summarize some of my person pros and cons!

Before we dive into my Dyson Air Wrap review, I want to first put a hair disclaimer out there. I have very thin hair that doesn’t often hold a curl well and my hair gets incredibly greasy very fast. It’s also important to note that my hair wavy when it dries and it doesn’t usually take long to style because there isn’t a lot of it. If you’re interested in my hair care routine, you can check it out here.

My first step when using the Dyson is to make sure my hair is damp, not fully wet. This helps to not have a lot of heat damage and contains some frizziness that can be created if you use it right out of the shower. Also, always be sure to use a heat protectant when applying any heat to your hair. Once my hair air dries, I use the brush attachment. I love this attachment and it is probably my favorite. It blow dries and straightens out my hair without needing a brush or using another tool.

My hair is sleek and straight in about 5 minutes. I literally can now leave my house within like an hour of showering, which was something I never really did. As you can see below, I use this attachment to straighten my hair. It is a little rounded so if you wanted to touch up your ends you could absolutely do that as well.

Depending on the day, the next attachment I go in with is the actual curling barrels. I like to use the thin longer ones. They do sell extra long ones on their website if you have longer hair. I will warn you, they don’t really curly your hair. I find it leaves my hair with a blowout look and not necessarily curls. The air wrap barrels were such a learning curve and even after two months of having this, I still feel like I don’t know how to properly use it.

I find it constantly leaves my hair with great volume as soon as it’s done but it falls out almost immediately. I’ve even tried hair spray and using rollers and it just doesn’t create the curl that I like on my hair like my traditional curler does. One other thing to note, I’m not sure if it’s just me but I get the worst knots in my hair using this attachment. I try to take only a little section of hair but some how will still get knots no matter what.

Aside from those two attachments, I also often reach for the mini blow dryer. This thing is powerful and seriously works. If you are considering the Dyson Blow Dryer or the Air Wrap, I would totally recommend getting the air wrap because for the price, you’re getting so much more than just a blow dryer.

There are more attachments but those three are generally my go to. I don’t think I could live without the brush attachment. In the fall I purchased the Revlon brush but it seriously does not compare to the Dyson. I can live without the air wrap part but I do use it and think the technology behind it is cool and helps to reduce heat on hair.

Okay now here is my pros and cons list of my Dyson Air Wrap Review…

Pros:

One Styling Tool, Multiple Styles with Various Attachments

Fast and Effective

Less Heat Damage

Cons:

Price

Learning Curve

Blowout Not Curl

I think the con that might not make this worth it to everyone is the price. The Dyson Air Wrap is currently $549.99. This is a serious investment that I think might not be worth it if you won’t use it everyday. I started out with a cheaper drying brush but once I was gifted this for my graduation, I won’t go back. It doesn’t leave my hair feeling fried like the cheaper version does. I will admit, I probably will still use my curling iron but I do love all of the other attachments that come with this.

This definitely was a long post to write and I still feel like I might not have covered everything! Please let me know if you have any other questions below about the air wrap. Also, if you know how to make the curls stay and look like curls, let me know lol! I hope this Dyson Air Wrap Review helped you see if this product is right for you!