I am perpetually bemoaning the fate of being cursed with flat, limp hair. Despite trying every product under the sun, my hair suffers the same fate: limp, blah, boring. I turned to my trusty BFF Twitter for help, and the result was unanimous: hot rollers. Been there, done that, got the dang … [Read more...]
For the “Hard to Buy For” Person on Your List…
December 9, 2009
Have you finished your holiday shopping yet? Yeah. Neither have I. Although, I do have a good chunk of it done, there's always a few people on my list that fall into the "Impossible to Buy For" category. I'm sure you have a few of those too. So, here's a suggestion that might help a … [Read more...]
A Big Hairy Mess
December 3, 2009
Got curls? I do. A head full of 'em. Curls that demand a good product, to hold without turning into a mop full of frizz. I've tried gels, mousse, cremes and sprays. My product of choice is hair gel. I've experimented with dozens over the years - from the cheapest of the cheap, to the very … [Read more...]
What’s in my Makeup Bag
November 25, 2009
If you've been a blog reader for any length of time, you've probably stumbled across the ol' "What's in Your Purse?" meme. I always find things like that interesting -- probably because I'm nosy like that -- but I think it gives you an interesting glimpse into someone else's life and daily … [Read more...]
At Home Spa Tricks!
November 17, 2009
I was recently fumbling along on Glamour.com when I ran into some fabulous at home spa tips! I thought what a great way to relax with the hectic holiday season upon us when most of us are trying to watch the all mighty dollar as well! No special tools are needed Turn your shower into a sauna … [Read more...]
What a Dry Idea
November 16, 2009
I am a girl with fine, thin, and flat hair. So fine and thin, in fact, that I don't often go a day between washings. I know that "the experts" say that washing your hair daily is bad and I agree with them... but that doesn't change the fact that waiting a day between washings leaves me with … [Read more...]
John Frieda Take Two: Luxurious Volume Lavish Lift Root Booster
November 11, 2009
I believe I once shared my hair woes with y'all in excruciating detail. Here's the condensed version: Stick-straight, fine hair. Rarely holds a curl. Lacks significant volume. I've tried my fair share of hair volumizing products. A while back, I stumbled across the Sunsilk Anti-Flat … [Read more...]
My e.l.f. experience, Part 1
November 10, 2009
A few months ago, I heard Dollar General was carrying e.l.f. products. I kid you not when I say I immediately went to a local DG to scope it out. I had been dying to try this inexpensive line of makeup and beauty tools but wanted to see it in person first. To my dismay all I found were basic … [Read more...]
Lather Up, Ladies!
November 9, 2009
My Experience with Lather Products I was recently contacted by a rep from Lather, Inc., a natural beauty company based in Pasadena, California. She shared a little about the products - enough to entice me. Lather, Inc. sent me a generous package of products to try, and I am happy to share my … [Read more...]
