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Can you spend an hour or more in beauty supply stores?  Do you have multiple subscriptions to or can't help but pick up the latest hair magazine?  Is your 'under the sink' storage area so full that you have a special product area for your impulse purchases?  It's offiicial - you're obsessed.

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Strawllers

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Some time has passed since you've heard anything about Strawllers.  The winnings have been received and spent!  Thanks again to everyone who took the time to vote and share.  As promised, I am now providing you with a review of the tool.

What are Strawllers?

Strawllers are cylindrical tools with holes that provide you with the ability to set your hair in a curly style.  Strawllers can be used on straight, curly and even tightly coiled hair.

How do they compare to flexi-rods and standard rollers?

Compared to flexi-rods, these tools yield a faster drying time. This is due to the holes that you will find on each individual Strawller.  These holes allow air to flow freely. Like flexi-rods, they create a bit of bulk under a hooded dryer.  You also have the option of air drying, which again is yields a faster drying time than that of flexi-rods.

Standard rollers will not give you the elongated curl that the Strawllers provide.  While you can roll the hair in the same manner, the physical roller is simply not long enough.  Fortunately, Strawllers come in short and long lengths to accommodate those with varying lengths throughout their hair or options for those with extremely long or short hair.  Strawllers also come in a variety of circumferences even as small as the size of a drinking straw.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 31 January 2012 15:47 )
 

The After Affects: Cucumber Facial Kit

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I love the way things work!! So, I was noticing some changes in my skin and decided that it was about time for a facial.  Would I go to the spa?  Absolutely not because...well, it's just not feasible at the moment.

Moments after the thought, I saw a post in my timeline from our own C. Dawn Farrow regarding a new cucumber facial kit.  I clicked the link and was pleasantly surprised to see that the facial kit was available for the low cost of $10.00!!!

After confirming that there was in fact no shea butter (allergy) in the formula, I made my purchase.

Step 1: Clean your face

The instructions are to use the kit after cleaning your face.  I opted to cleanse my face with the Trader Joe's soap.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 17 January 2012 21:00 )
 

ESSENCE's 'Hot Hair' issue

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All the hair and beauty lovers out there get a little excited with the 'Hot Hair' special edition issue of ESSENCE is set to make an appearance.  The magazine, my favorite by the way, does an excellent job of showcasing hairstyles with foundations of relaxed, natural and even weaved coifs.  There is so much diversity with hair, that it all must be respected and appreciated.  In my mind, hair is art.

This edition also includes product advice, hair care regimens and more!  One thing I particularly enjoyed about this issue was the fact that my city, Richmond, Va., represented!  Oh, yes we did!  Three salons in Richmond, Va. were thanked by ESSENCE (page 19):

Last Updated ( Thursday, 10 November 2011 12:43 )
 

Organic Root Stimulator: Anti-frizz Olive Oil Glossing Polisher

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This was one of those products that I tried and used quite a bit.  Truth be told, I did not like it.   Did it decrease frizz?  Sometimes.  How about the glossing effect?  It sure did.  I most certainly cannot call this product a lie, but there is more to be told.

I've had this stuff for a long time.  I remember using it and loving the gloss effect, but what I did not like was all of the dirt!  Oh my goodness was my hair dirty when I washed it!  I got through approximately two thirds of the bottle until I noticed just how much dirt my hair had accumulated.  Ew!

On the bright side, it did have an okay fragrance.  I personally prefer to speak positivity, but I had to let you know that this product goes under the sink awaiting the next product swap.

Ingredients: cycomethicone, methyl soyate, isopropyl myristate, stearoxy dimethicone, coco nucifera (coconut oil), methyl olivate, crambe salicylate, geraniol, hexyl cinnamic aldehyde, lilial, d'limonene, linalool, lyral, alpha iso methyl ionone

Last Updated ( Thursday, 11 August 2011 01:06 )
 

Burt's Bees: Fabulously Fresh Peppermint & Rosemary Body Bar

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Well, ummmm I don't know exactly how to share this one with you.  We'll just say that this body bar is very special.  Now, you all know that I get on this peppermint fix during the cooler months. The Burt's Bees Fabulously Fresh Peppermint & Rosemary Body Bar is no exception!

Packaging

Burt's Bees always does a great job with the packaging.  Using its TerraSkin™ technology, to protect the body bar is an excellent choice.  The wrapper degrades back to powdered stone!  Impressive!

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 06 December 2011 02:21 )
 
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