A few reasons why I love ELEVEN Australia's Miracle Hair Treatment

ELEVEN Australia Miracle Hair Treatment

1. It smells like coconuts, yum :)

2. Tames my frizzy, fine hair

3. So light, it doesn't weigh your hair down

4. Makes my hair oh so shiny

5. Did I mention coconuts?

6. Made in Australia

7. Created by a super talented duo, think Batman and Robin

8. Has a built-in pump

9. Doesn't discriminate against different hair types

10. Was used in all these looks...

Post blow out

Wearing Cruising

Wavy, straight, curls, blow-dry or air dry -- the choice is yours.

Pull a hail Mary with your hair and put a bit of Miracle Hair Treatment in your hands.

The Bagful breakdown:

Total amount for ELEVEN Australia Miracle Hair Treatment:

• $24.95 AUS

Value for money spent (performance and quality):

• 10 out of 10 bags – my go to, never fail haircare product!

Would another purchase be on the horizon?:

• ELEVENs' Give Me Clean Hair Dry Shampoo and Three Minute Repair Rinse Out Treatment are also on rotation.

*PR sample provided –  Thoughts and ramblings written here are completely my own.

Hair Envy: Amber Heard

Actress Amber Heard

Once I laid eyes on Amber's hair in a photo from earlier this week, I knew instantly I'd like that colour for myself. Throwing this decision out to the webisphere, do you think I can pull it off?

Note, there is a touch of ombre in there -- btw, is ombre passé?

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Blow Dry Bar Melbourne Central -- celebrate with bubbles and blowouts in 30 minutes

Happy Birthday, Blow Dry Bar @ Melbourne Central

Got an event, don't want to bother with your hair for a couple of days or feel like getting pampered? Get thee to your nearest Blow Dry Bar, tout de suite. Recently, I was extended an invitation to check out the Melbourne Central location -- they have a lot to celebrate, because it's their first birthday!

Blow Dry Bar first opened their doors in Sydney five years ago and since then they've added 22 more locations; now they are setting their sights on the States -- look out, Gwenyth Paltrow!

Upon arrival I was warmly greeted by the salon's assistant, asked to take a seat and offered a glass of bubbles (yes please!) while I waited for my stylist to come out. A few beats later, I was sitting at the sink getting my hair washed and head massaged; it was glorious and relaxing all at once.

My daily fruit intake

For my visit I was asked to try out one of the three favourite looks as chosen by BDBs' stylists from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, which just wrapped up last week in Sydney.

Bronx and Banco: A simple look, yet exudes style in a modern, chic way

Alex Perry: A minimalist look with hair tied back into a loose chignon, yet still looks beautiful and elegant

We Are Handsome: "A 70s inspired look that is playful, refreshing and glamorous."

Together we, my stylist Jen and I, opted to go with Bronx and Banco's sleek look, sans bangs. Very rarely will you catch me without waves or a bit of frizz, we figured it was good to switch things up :)

Jen worked quickly and I was amazed by her ability to grab ahold of my hair without yanking at my head. Before I was through, Jen ran a flat iron over my locks without flattening the volume near the crown and set my look with a bit of hairspray.

Post blow out

Happy snaps with Jen

Can you believe she's been in the hair industry for 11 years? I can't! Jen started at the very young age of 13-years-old in Suffolk, England -- an attentive helper who earned her keep by washing hair and sweeping floors. About five years ago Jen came down to Australia for a visit with 10 close friends; I think she likes it here, because there are no signs of her departing this lovely continent any time soon. So far, Jen's worked with Kevin Murphy, Joey Scandizzo and has even put her talented hands to work at L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, Melbourne Spring Fashion Week and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Sydney. Not too shabby!

//Edit: I'm absolutely shattered, because Jen no longer works at Blow Dry Bar! 

The Bagful breakdown:

Total amount for a Blow Dry Bar Experience:

• Prices vary, but I think my style hovered around $60.00 AUS, which included a moisturising hair treatment.

Value for money spent (performance and quality):

• 10 out of 10 bags – bubbles, great conversation and you're out the door in 30 minutes!

Would another purchase be on the horizon?:

• I've already booked in for my next blow out, I'm hooked. They also cut and colour hair too, I just might have to make the move to a new salon!

*Special thanks to Frank PR for the invitation and Blow Dry Bar Melbourne Central for the hospitality.

Day One @ Salon Melbourne

I got up bright and early today in preparation for Salon Melbourne -- it's "Victoria’s ultimate hair and beauty event. Bursting with products, shows, education and entertainment, Salon Melbourne is a one-stop-shop for sourcing, learning and inspiration."

• Products
• Inspiration
• Entertainment

What more could you want?

Salon Melbourne is a two day event which is currently being held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. If you're a beauty professional, lover of hair and beauty or just plain interested, then head on over if you have a few hours free today or tomorrow.

Can't make it? Lucky for you, I took lots of pictures :)

I stayed for a couple of hours as I got overwhelmed by the crowds and also wanted to keep my spending in check. There are so many great things available for purchase, unfortunately it's irrational to buy one of everything. Right?

The Hits...

• You can watch tons of professionals execute what they do best - hair, nails, makeup and loads more
• Purchase products at wholesale prices
• Rub elbows with your fellow beauticians
• Experience brands that aren't available for testing in-store
• Attend a class or two, keep your eyes glued on the catwalk or gawk at the beautiful models
• Head to the centre of the exhibit for cheese and bubbles

The Misses...

• The crowds - be prepared to wait a while at the insanely popular stalls. OPI, Makeup Forever, Napoleon Perdis and several brush stalls were hopping
• Bring cash as some exhibitors don't have EFT POS machines
• Don't bother wearing a jacket, you'll be too hot

In the end, I had a lot of fun. Tho, it would've been nice to share this experience with P-cakes or a good friend. There's always next year :)

*Special thanks to Maxted Thomas PR for the invitation.