Let me start by saying that the pump came broken, which is unfortunate. However, I was still very excited to try this shampoo because of the great ingredients.

I have been following the Curly Girl Method (CGM) for more than 2 years and I have seen great results with my hair. So I am very strict when choosing hair care products avoiding parabens, sulfates, drying alcohol, non-water soluble waxes. This shampoo does not have any of those 'bad ingredients' and love seeing Aloe Vera is the very first ingredient since it is a great ingredient in general.

It does clean the scalp nicely, leaving a minty sensation. It is important to call out that since it does not have sulfates (which is the most common ingredient in regular shampoo to clean the scalp but can be harsh), you will need to scrub your scalp a bit more with your fingers tips (this is the same with any sulfate free shampoo).

Overall rating due to broken pump: 4.5 rounding up to 5

Full Ingredient List: Aloe Barbadensis (Organic Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice*, Rosa Centifolia (Organic Rose Hydrosol)* Flower Water, Sodium Cocoate (Saponified Coconut) Oil, Vegetarian Glycerin, Plant Cellulose, Citrus Aurantium Sinensis (Orange) Fiber, Coffea Arabica (Green Coffee) Leaf/Seed Extract, Caffeine, Mentha (Mint) Extract, Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake), Biotin, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Extracts of Camellia Sinensis (Organic Green Tea) Leaf*, Panax Ginseng (Ginseng) Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem, Mentha (Mint) Essential Oil, Lonicera Caprifolium (Japanese Honeysuckle), Acetum Mali (Apple Cider Vinegar), Curcuma Longa (Tumeric) * Certified Organic


The first thing I noticed when I opened the box was how small they were. Not to worry though, they're "flattened and dried" before shipping, according to a card in the box. Soak in warm water for a couple minutes and it should be fine.

So I fill the sink up with warm water, take one of the sponges out of the box and two things become apparent: 1) It smells horrible. Think decaying vegetables. 2) It's as hard as a rock. Not spongy, or compliant, like any other loofah I've used before. Thick, and it takes effort to compress it. Ok, it's a natural product, right? It might smell at first, probably normal, it used to be alive. I'm sure after I use it with some soap it'll be fine. And it's totally dry, of course it's firmer than normal.

So I plop the sponge in the sink, feed the cat, get ready for bed, etc. I come back and it has started... shedding, for lack of a better word. What appear to be the outer layer of corn kernels... maybe? The smell is 3x as strong, and as I go to take the sponge out of the water my sink fills up with the little pungent granules. I'm even more dumbfounded by the fact that, despite rounding out, it hasn't expanded at all, nor grown more compliant. It's still unsettlingly firm, and tiny, it's just now accompanied by a stronger smell and little corn husk babies (not cute).

This leads me to my review. The first picture is the sponge in it's bath (as per the manufacturer's instructions) floating in all its glory with its shedded corn things. The second picture is the inside of the sponge where the corn husks seem to be coming from. The third picture is my hand and shaving brushes for scale. Final verdict: It's tiny, smelly, and it sheds. Don't buy this product under any circumstances.


I bought these bows to sew on soft cat collars that I purchase for my chihuahua.  They are very well made.  There was not a defective bow in the package.  They were all perfect well made bows.  The bows came in a plastic reusable zip storage bag.  I cut the rubber band portion off or either peel back the center part of the bow to remove the rubber band so that I can then stitch the bow onto the cat collars.  My dog has about 20 different cat collars with bows & flowers that I have sewn onto the collars.  Some of the Blueberry brand cat collars came with bows already on them.  I put cat collars on her because she stalks creatures in the yard like a cat.  The bell will alert birds & also the breakaway collar will prevent her from getting chocked if she becomes tangled in vegetation.  She is a very sweet dog in the house, but she becomes a bloodthirsty killer in the yard.  She must have some terrier in her bloodline.  She creeps across the yard on her belly like a cat stalking prey.  My Jack Russell Terrier killed anything that moved.  I hardly have any lizards or green frogs (they make her ill for 24hrs after she bites them, but she can't resist mauling them again & again) left in my yard.  I try to rescue the creatures, but she is very fast in order to catch a frog or a lizard.  She now has taken to stalking the house geckos (invasive species in the southeast) at night that live in my garage, but they stay up high on the walls where she can't reach them.  Anyway, the bows are perfect & work very well for sewing onto pet collars.  I am sure that they would work just as well in a small child's hair. They are small.  Just under 2 inches in length.  There is pretty much every basic color, but white.


I have seen some mixed reviews prior to purchase but I hope this helps others who are deciding:

Package presentation: the package comes in a bubble amazon envelope, on the inside is the wig with a nice slide zip bag.

Opening the bag: taking it out if the zip bag, I could tell there was some heft but came with a protection mesh to keep it organized. Inside the package has: Wig, brand tag, wig cap, and tissue paper inside of the scalp part.

The wig:
The wig feels very nice. Shake out the wig gently to let the curls bounce naturally and it actually feels pretty close to being real hair. The heft mentioned before is noticeably lighter after you shake it out (weird but ok right?) Nice colors with more of a natural shine. I would have forgotten I was wearing a wig if it wasn't so long vs. My natural hair which is short.
It did not shed too much and I spent 20 minutes brushing and combing. Does not smell of harsh chemicals.
The colors vary as mine is a bit darker until light touches it. It has dark brown, pinkish purple, a tad of red, and black.

Putting the wig on: I found extremely low itch/irritation. Very breathable and has a great bounce back.

Pros:
Light weight
Breatheable
Colored nicely
Lace top
Soft more realistic hair
Low shedding
Low itching

Price. This is an amazing wig for the lower price asked.

Cons:
I would have preferred to be able to change the hair line to the side. But I did not lower rating because I still have to test and see if I can or if the lacework will come through.

A bit more of volume Uptop to balance the wig a bit more and give it a less 'unshowered look' and I would love to see bangs with this wig, not square but diagonal 'diamond cut'. But this is preference as I have a larger forehead.

Will do a video in the future on the wig and it's lace. Not sure when as I have things to do before dark.


I've had my Quadra 7886XL for three months now and really like it.  This 86XL version is intended for the discount stores and the Norelco phone rep I talked to said its the same as the 85XL except for color ..... in fact it shares the same users manuel. I purchased mine at Cosco for $90.

The shaver is a replacement for a Norelco 710RL which lasted  over 10 years.  I considered buying the low end Reflex Plus but it seemed a little too cheap and flimsey. So I decided to move up to the Quadra line and have been very pleased.

1. Its provided a very smooth and close shave without irritation from the start.  Head/blade design has come a long way in a decade. I have a VERY thick and tough beard and am able to complete a shave in 5 to 7 minutes ...... this may seem long but it took 12 to 15 minutes on my old shaver.

2. The LCD Display is great ....... remaining charge time is right there as well as a periodic cleaning reminder.  The battery does a complete recharge in about one hour and provides 40 to 43 minutes of use.

3. Its light and easy to hold.

4. The sideburn trimmer seems sturdy and does the job.

5. Cleaning with warm water once a week is a snap and it dries quickly.

6. Its very quiet.

7. The charger is built right into the power cord plug.  There's no separate unit to clutter the sink top when recharging.

My only gripe is that Norelco does not provide a hard case for the shaver.  The soft travel bag is OK for packing on trips but isn't convenient for use in the house. The shaver has a small flat spot on the back and can be placed on a shelf but if you have to put it into a sliding drawer it has a tendency to rock over on its side. Oh well, you can't have everything!

Bottom line: this shaver is the real deal. Get one at a discount store if you can  ........ but even at $130 its a winner.


Why I got them:
I am a Software Project Manager/Product Owner. I deal with clients on video calls and on site all the time (at least 4 times a week if not more). I also REALLY love my purple/blue/pink hair. However, purple/blue/pink hair doesn't really say "professional PM/PO", you know? Many clients wouldn't mind, but it has been my experience that I am viewed less pro when my hair is these lovely colors. So, my compromise is to cover my lovely with fake hair. When I'm meeting in person, I wear my wig, but when I'm meeting on a video call, bang works just fine (since I wear a large headphone/mic getup). With my pretty hair pulled back and the bangs and earpiece on, they are none the wiser.

Start with the cons:
They are very visibly synthetic. That is, they are high shine and plasticy looking. There IS a simple fix for that, though (just in case you were wondering). Dry Shampoo. That's it. Hold your dry shampoo can about 6 inches from your face and spritz. It takes the shine from the hair and makes them look all but natural. Just be sure that when you wash your bangs (I do after like 20 or more wears, since I only clip them in for meetings and am working inside so no sweating), you reapply the dry shampoo after they've dried.

Pros:
* The length is long, which means you can either wear them further back on your scalp or you can trim them. I always recommend wearing further back if you can, because that affords you more styling choices overall (you can pull them further forward and side-sweep them for example).
* Two small clips that I've never ever had slip.
* SUPER easy to install and remove
* Doesn't pull your hair at all, unless you tug on the bangs, of course
* Perfect to wear with a bangless wig, topper, or in my situation (where only the front of your hair can be seen)

Overall opinion:
I love them. They are perfect for my needs and they really stand up over multiple installs/removals.


READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE PURCHASING:

KERATIN TREATMENTS REDUCE YOUR FRIZZ. That is all that they do. Get it? Yes, for some people it MIGHT relax a little bit of your curl. It MIGHT even straighten out your waves a little bit. DEPENDING IN YOUR HAIR TYPE AND THICKNESS YOU MAY EXPERIENCE SOME STRAIGHTENING EFFECT.

However, the ONLY promise of a keratin treatment is to REDUCE frizz.
Keratin treatment isn't going to last forever.

Keratin treatment isn't going to work unless you FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.
You don't get a refund because you did something wrong or you did your hair a lazy way.

**Directions**
THE BEST APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. Wash hair twice with the GKhair pH+ Clarifying Shampoo.
2. Towel dry hair. Comb through with GKhair Vent Brush and section hair into 4 parts.
3. Apply "The Best" with application brush 1/4 inch away from the scalp on each section.
4. Comb through entire head making sure that the treatment is properly distributed and remove the excess treatment with fine tooth comb.
5. Message GKhair The Best Throughout the hair.
6. Let sit 40-60 minutes (From 40 minutes for fine, wavy hair to 60 minutes for thick, coarse, tight curls).
7. Blow Dry the hair 100% while applying tension on the hair using GKhair Thermal Round Brush.
8. Flat iron the hair in small sections with One Touch Titanium Flat iron to seal the hair cuticles.
9. Wash your hair with GKhair Moisturizing Shampoo and apply deep conditioner for 5 minutes.
10. Rinse with water, Blow dry the hair again and style as desired

Review:

After reading so many reviews, I decided to put an honest one. I did it myself at home and the result is AWESOME! My hair is straight and very soft! Also, I only used less than half of it and it cost me a lot


Ok, so I would say I’m kind of obsessed with bath and body products. I have used many high end brands and even ones at the drugstore. This product has earned a place on my shelf for sure. I was very pleasantly surprised that it came so nicely wrapped up in recyclable materials. The jar is glass and it was very well protected. It also came with a surprise sample of another one of their scrubs they offer in another scent! I even received a special discount when I went to purchase another in the future. I loved the extra touches! :) You can tell the company really cares about what they are selling and believes in their product. The ingredients are top notch. Everything inside this jar is good for your skin! The scent was just right. I say that because I do not like strongly scented products. I have sensitive skin and I would say a sensitive nose too. It’s all naturally sourced with essential oils and I love that. Nothing artificial smelling at all. I really like the consistency too. It’s grainy (as a scrub should be) but it’s NOT rough. It’s really just right. I actually shaved my legs BEFORE I used the scrub not thinking, and it didn’t hurt to use it right after. I was really impressed by that! The way it sticks to your wet skin is awesome. I was able to grab some and rub it on without having it fall through my fingers. I can’t stand that with other scrubs! I loved that I could get a good amount in my skin and spread it out before rubbing it in. (Just stay out of the shower stream while doing this). It rinsed off really easily too. I towel dried by blotting my skin and I didn’t need to apply my body butter after. (And that says a lot)!! I have VERY dry skin. I always put on body butter-even in the summer lol. I felt completely moisturized even 24 hours later when I went to take a shower. I really can’t say anything bad about this product. I truly enjoy using it! The scent family is intriguing and I can’t wait to try some more! I’m glad I found this and I’ll be back :)


My dentist recommended the Oral B Vitality and I purchased one in June '08 and have been using it ever since.  To be honest I purchased this particular one because it was green (they have a blue version also).  This is an inexpensive electic toothbrush that does the job.  According to the directions, if it is charged it the first time for ~16 hours it stays charged for 5 days of uses for 2/day at 2 minutes/use (the brush has a built in timer and pulses at 2 min.).  I charge mine every few days by leaving it in the charger overnight, but you can leave it in the charger constantly as long as you let the battery run down once every 6 months (extends rechargeable battery life).

The dual clean comes with the larger, "dual clean" brush heads, but the brush is compatible with most of the Oral B brush heads (including the smaller single brush head ones).  I used both the dual and the singles and both worked fine, but switching from one to the other takes a couple of days to get used to as you get used to the size difference.

My then 1 year old Lab seemed very interested in the toothbrush while I was brushing... so I swapped out the brush head (the brush head is the only part one's mouth touches) and tried it on his teeth and he was very agreeable to it... so now that he has his own and I brush his 1-2X/wk I'm hoping it will delay a costly dental visit for him.  I have heard they can be several hundred $$.

I bought one for my sister this past Christmas (along with extra replacement brush heads) as she was shopping for one and she likes it also... makes a good gift.

I was back at the dentist in Dec. '08 for a check-up and while my teeth are usually pretty clean anyway they were even cleaner... he practically had nothing to do... so I think that speaks for itself.


I’ve read other reviews complaining that it doesn’t work or the product is a lie or that they had been using it for nine days straight and nothing happened. When you’re first starting out using an eyelash or brow serum, do you need to go into it knowing that you’re not going to notice any results in under 21 to 30 days. The serum encourages hair growth and that takes time. If they read up on how these serums work or even read the full description of this product, they would’ve known that. The other thing is if you order, make sure that your box is sealed with cellophane . If it doesn’t have an outer layer of plastic that you have to break open to get into the box, then it’s been tampered with or Amazon has resold a box that’s been tampered with or somebody else’s return. I’ve had this happen twice and those reviews magically disappeared, but Amazon either replaced the product or refunded me. Receiving an opened or used product I don’t believe is the fault of a sketchy seller,  I believe it’s because Amazon carelessly accepted the returned item & placed it back into their inventory instead of disposing of it - assuming it was OK to resell and it’s not. It’s actually a potentially huge medical hazard & very unsanitary. Let’s hope that this issue disappeared with my previous reviews complaining about this.<br /> I continue to buy this brand because I know it works & even better than the &50 or $70 serums I’ve tried in the past.. I use it on my brows & lashes but because I’ve been dedicated to using a lash/brow serum for so long, I’ve noticed the importance of alternating between this brand & like 2 others. This is what maintains the results that I obtained when I 1st began using it. I switch up about every 6 months or so. You may also notice that some lash serum‘s do not work quite as well on the brows, so make note of that if you plan to use serums on your brows too. In closing, just to reiterate, do not expect to begin seeing  results in less than a month & that’s with consistent daily use of 1-2x per day. You must keep using it in order to maintain your results.


**Disclosure:  I received the product mentioned below for free usingTomoson.com. However, all of the opinions expressed are my own.

As a mom of three, with a normal weight of 135 lbs, and am now down to 200 lbs. from 240 lbs., I have some stretch marks.  I don't really care what others think of them, I have issues with weight, and I have 3 babies that I stretched that skin for. =)  I do however, get annoyed by them, I care what I think of myself and how I appear.  That is why A.) I am on a weight loss journey, and B.) I am on a stretch mark removal mission!

I want to say that I was very skeptical of a cream making these huge discolored stretch marks go away.  I have tried all sorts of lotions and creams, from the stores, and even the cocoa butter secret while you are pregnant.  Nothing has worked.  I still got them while carrying each child.  I was eager to give this a shot, something I have not tried before.

In the picture I provided, I wanted to demonstrate how thick this cream is.  It has a light scent of citrus, and leaves your skin feeling soft and cool.  Suggested use is 2 times a day for at least 3 weeks.  I used the cream on my right side of my abdomen only for purposed of seeing how effective this product is.  I am very surprised!  I had equal amounts of stretch marks on both sides.
I have definitely seen a difference in clearing of these stretch marks, and I know I am not the only person who hates that irritating itch associated with the dryness of stretchmarks  Not to mention the discoloration.  The only thing I really see is a shiny glare where you can tell the skin was at some point compromised.  Overall, I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!  I would and will definitely recommend this product to friends and family. I intend on purchasing more as my weight loss journey continues.

**Disclosure: I received the product mentioned below for free using Tomoson.com. However, all of the opinions expressed are my own.


I have used Kiss, Manic Panic, Special Effects, Manic Panic again, Punky Colour, and Special Effects again.
That is a color that I don't remember from Kiss like berry pink or something, Pretty Flamingo dye, Cupcake Pink dye, Cotton Candy pink dye mixed with Hot Hot Pink dye, Flamingo Pink dye, and Atomic Pink dye. I also bought Raw's Femme Fatale pink dye but have yet to use it.
My favorites are based on durability, color on my hair, and color against my non-colored dark brown hair. They are *ta-dah!* Special Effects Atomic Pink and Jerome Russell Punky Colour Flamingo Pink. I'm a pink girl!
I like both colors but do like the dark berry color that punky offers and really love the longevity of the Atomic Pink in addition to the color. In some lights atomic can look red against my dark hair but the pink pops brilliantly in the sun. The punky colour tends not to look so red in darker lighting but starts out as a merlot/wine color and lightens beautifully with different shades after washes. The Atomic Pink lasts much longer than any other dye that I have tried and withstands the hair products that I put in my hair. Some hair products contain alcohol and others do not but they all tend to slightly strip the color. Special Effects Atomic Pink stands up to the challenge!

P.S. The bottle is a little annoying if you want to get every last drop. They should change to a jar container which would make application easier.
Also, remember that bleached hair is best to achieve the vibrant colors. Bleach kits provide toner with the peroxide and have bleach powder. If you do not use a kit, you will need to get bleach powder, 40 or 30 or 20 volume peroxide if dark brown hair (to really lift the color), plus toner to remove the brassy undertones that will result when you bleach your hair. Good luck!!


This description is misleading at best and is somewhat deceptive.  For those of you in a hurry: TL;DR - Poor quality polish with misleading photos in tiny bottles. Bad value for money and inferior holographic effect.

Photo 1 - the bottles are listed as being "tiny" in the description, which is fair, but the photos don't make this clear. I have taken a picture with a full-sized bottle of polish. Most bottles are 15mL  or 0.5 fl oz, but the ones in this set are 1/3 this size at 5mL or .2 fl oz, making this a terrible value for money.

Photo 2 - the colors are much different than pictured on the site. Particularly in the first picture on the product page, (included as photo 5 in my series for your convenience), the colors look bright and pastel, but in real life they are much less sunny and are more dull.
The coral-y reddish orange polish actually looks like a slightly reddish copper - a little deeper than the color of a penny
The yellow polish actually looks like a true gold
The blue polish is the closest, but is darker
The pink polish is more of a dirty pink/purple - kind of like a muddy lavender
The creamy orange polish is actually coppery like the first one, but with less of the reddish undertones.

The 3rd and 4th pictures show the polish under two different lighting situations (neither fabulous, sorry). I used a topcoat in the photo so that you could see maximum sparkle. There is a holographic look to the polish, but it is very subtle and overall they look more like frosted/pearly polishes rather than holographic ones. This wouldn't be a problem, except this is where the product page gets the MOST misleading. The last picture (also from the product page) shows LARGE holographic sparkles in the polish. There is NOTHING like that in this polish. The particles are very small and get lost in the overall color of the polish. If you are looking for a dramatic holographic effect, this polish will not give that to you. I included a swatch of another holographic polish I have with very similarly sized particles for comparison.

Not pictured: Additionally, the polish itself is thick, gloppy, and does not go on very smoothly. Even with two coats, the polish was patchy in places.


Manicures and pedicures are a routine event in our home, especially with restrictions on public outings.  With younger children, picking nail polish is a given, so despite the gel’s potential to last for up to two weeks, they manage to remove it in just a few days.  For them, though, it means another nail session and new colors, so no big deal.  The gel nail polish was hopefully our answer to increase the duration and longevity of their finished nails.

Anzuo Gel Nail Polish offers attractive color kits.  We received the Kit 3 set, which contains black, red, white, and three shades of tan to brown.  Like others have commented, the lids only contain numbers, and the kit includes stickers where the user has to create the swatches.  This is an inconvenience, but not the end of the world.  We found it to be a good test to see how the gel polish would actually apply and then finish.

The gel was rather thick, even after keeping it at room temperature, and rolling it to ensure sufficient mixing.  With thinner and increased coats, the polish results in deep, beautiful colors that we really enjoy.  The white looks like white-out, even with a top clear coat, though.  The black and red are the favorites in our home.

The main problem we experienced and shared with others is the inconsistency and deficiencies in the product’s marketing.  There are typos, poor translation and grammar, and worse yet, is the inconsistency in the cure times advertised by the company on the Amazon site and the actual shipping box.  The box says cure time is 10-30 seconds by LED/UV lamp, but the website says time frames up to 120 seconds.  That is a huge difference that seriously impacts the quality and life of the nail finish.  We cure using time frames of 60-120 seconds, depending upon the wattage used by our lamp.  With these longer cure times, we have been able to keep the polish looking well and intact for over a week now, even on our children’s nails.

If you can overlook the need to label the bottles, disregard the spelling and grammatical errors, and then utilize your own cure times, the Anzuo gel polish is worth using.


I ordered this product to experiment on what I would look like with bangs before taking the big step and cutting off hair. This product did not confidently help in my decision making and I definitely would never wear it in public. It only covers 1/3 of my forehead width! It’s an inch wide, how is this supposed to look realistic??? I ordered the color brown- it is DEFINITELY not brown. It’s a vibrant auburn with more red times than anything. I was so surprised at how tiny this product was I tried placing it in my daughters hair…it still wouldn’t even cover a small toddler’s forehead. It looks great on one of her baby-dolls though haha. Not only is it spare in the width across the forehead but it’s also extremely thin- if you have thick hair it will look out of place.

Some things that are good:
The hair quality does feel nice, although they skimped on provided the right amount and size. The hair is smooth and silky but not overly shiny and fake looking. The clasp stays in place very well.

Things that need to be improved:
Give more hair! I feel this product would be fine to add volume to already present bangs but let’s be honest, most women who buy bang extensions don’t already have bangs. They want the extension so they don’t have to commit to bangs. It needs to be wide enough to cover an adults forehead and blend nicely into where their natural hair falls and frames the face. And the wefts need to be fuller to provide a beautiful amount of volume in comparison to the natural hair on their heads as well.

Overall:
I don’t recommend this product. As stated before- it fits a little babydoll but if you’re buying for a teen or adult it’s not going to be a decent product. The color is off from what is shown online- I usually expect small differences in color especially when it’s remy human hair but this is more than a few levels of color differentiation. After trying this product and realizing it was not a good fit I did some research on Amazon to see if I could find comparable prices for bang clips that seemed of better quality and they are out there! I’d recommend checking out others before purchasing this product unless you already have bangs and just want a small volume lift addition.


For several years, I have used Mountain Majestic Arabica scrub (available here on Amazon).  I obviously was quite pleased with it.  This past year, I decided to try some other brands of exfoliants - one was a store brand at a national beauty store (blah) and another that was actually a walnut shell-based product by a brand I like (nothing to write home about).  So I decided to go back to my old standard but saw this brand and it WAS a bit cheaper so I ordered it.

I first tried it on my face, rinsed it off, and noticed when I towel dried my face there was brown on my otherwise white towel.  Today, I used it all over my body as an exfoliant and ended up with a brown washcloth and another brown-stained towel.  A couple more washings with soap seemed to get the brown off my skin, but not my washcloth.  It will need to be trashed since it is now a reddish-brown mess.  The stains on the towels are not as bad, and I can live with them, but I certainly would never put them out for guests.  I have no idea how this product received an average of four stars.

If you want to ruin your towels and shower and dye your skin and hairline a reddish-brown, go for it.  Otherwise, avoid this product like the plague.  To replace my washcloth, scrub my shower (the guy at the big box store told me the $20 bottle of cleaner he sold me will remove anything), use twice the amount of Tide and bleach called for in trying to wash the dye out, it would have been much cheaper to use my old reliable brand.

As an aside, I'm not sure what type of oils they use in this product, but they are heavy and don't leave a nice feeling on your skin when rinsed off.  Also, when reading reviews, start off with the bad ones.  You'll get a better idea of the quality of the product in question.


I've used this shampoo and conditioner for a few weeks now.  I thought I would see a bigger difference by now; i.e., my hair looked dry after I air-dried.  Today, for the "after" picture, it does look shiny but that doesn't happen each time I use it.  My "before" picture is the only that is more smoothly brushed.  The directions on the shampoo are to leave it in for 2-3 minutes which can seem like a long time when waiting.  The conditioner directions state to apply evenly and rinse; no waiting.  There is no strong fragrance, which I approve of. There are plenty of ingredients in the shampoo (about a third as much in the conditioner) so read the list in case of sensitivity (I copied these from one of the question/answers on Amazon:  Conditioner: Water, Shea Butter, Argan Oil, Rosehip Seed Oil, Vitamin E, Vitamin B5, Glycerin, Glycine Betaine, Climbazole, Fragrance<br />Shampoo:Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Methyl Cocyl Taurate, Sodium Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Cocyl Glutamate, Acrylates Copolymer CocoGlucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Polysorbate 20, Argania Spinosa ( Argan Oil ), Phytokeratin, Prunus Persica (Peach Kernel Oil), Prunus Dulcis ( Almond Oil), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba Oil), Pseudocollagen, Camelia Sinensis (Camellia Seed Oil), Persea Americana(Avocado Oil), Fragrance.).  The Amazon ad states these are for "volumizing and moisturizing hair regrowth but I have yet to notice either.


So, I read a lot of reviews on facial products with charcoal before deciding this was probably the right one for me. I have dry skin...not flaky dry, but dry enough that I never get shiny and I don't even have T-Zone oil after an entire day of wearing non-oil-free makeup. The thing about charcoal is that it brings out a lot of toxins and also helps balance the amount of sebum in the skin, which can lead to drying when you have dry skin to begin with. After reading reviews on this particular product, I noticed people saying they felt it might actually be moisturizing, yet it still contained charcoal. Ding ding ding!!! That was all I had to hear.

So when I got the product, I couldn't wait to try it. It's not what you think of when you think of a "mask" from the 80's or on TV. It's not a thick, caked on, scaly/alien looking thing when you wipe it on. It's actually quite thin and has a very mild and delightful smell (though there is no fragrance added as it's all natural and organic). I use it about 3 times a week, and while others have said they have oily skin and find it to be moisturizing, I can tell you that I have dry skin and it has NOT made my skin greasy in any way, NOR has it dried my skin out. My skin remains balanced and looks healthy. At first, I could tell some toxins were being drawn out because my skin was "purging" some junk (got a few pimples on my chin the first week), but after that my skin has been clear and radiant.

I would also mention that Amazon shipped me an item that was soon to expire. When I contacted the company to find out if that's normal for this product they assured me that is not their expectation and they corrected the issue IMMEDIATELY. They truly went above and beyond what I thought was necessary to ensure my satisfaction. I will certainly continue to use this item and support this small company. It's clear they care about what they're doing, and that's more than anyone can say about any of the major brands out there!


This wig is very beautiful and it doesn’t look very “wiggy”. The curls are more loose and natural looking and the photos show a more tight curl. I love the wig more in person.  It is longer than what it looks like in the advertised photos. The discription states 22” and I’d say that is correct. Comes with a nude wig cap, no box but still nicely pacakaged and secure. I did have to sew in a clip in the back/base for better secure fit but I don’t mind doing that. Only minor issue is that the wig does have a strong plastic smell (like the smell of a new Barbie) right out of the packaging but again, I’m ok with that but this but it might be something that bothers you. It’s airing out right now and I hardly notice any smell 1 hour later. I don’t need to use any dry shampoo on this unit either.
AFTER CUSTOMIZING this unit, I have a few more notes and pictures:
I really love the shade “blorange” shade as it’s not too pink but it’s more blonde. Idk if I can see this particular shade working well with different skin tones but I’m neutral and I’m liking it. 3rd picture is the wig immediately after removing it from package and it actually was “wiggy” when seeing it in the sunlight. I previously said it wasn’t but I hadn’t seen it outdoors yet. After some dry shampoo, it’s fine! It’s a lot longer than 22” i measured 26” but it’s very full and luscious! The last pic is a close up of hairline after the lace was cut & I styled it. I have brushed this wig thoroughly a few times and I got almost NO shedding but I did have 1 tiny loose track come out upon removing it from package however, i think it was added to my bag? It’s in one piece and very tiny. All in all, I give it 10/10


I’ve never had a tattoo – don’t fancy the pain and – a biggie for me – what if I don’t like it after a while? So when offered the chance to review these I jumped. They look such fun. I love jewellery and anything sparkly or glittery.

So, first off, two packs arrived, well protected and ready to use. Its really simple. Peel off the clear backing, apply to skin, wet the paper backing and remove after about ten seconds. Simples! They looked great and lasted well, I kept mine on for four days before the bracelet started to peel a bit, but that was because it was rubbed by a real bracelet – I tend to wear several permanently and of course it’s best of the tattoos are worn alone.  the ad days they are fine for 10-14 days and I can believe that easily. Removal was simple, but needed a bit of scrubbing. I used one of those net bathroom scrubs and some soap, but I think you could use a body polish or maybe even nail varnish remover. I’m quite dark skinned so the silver looked really good, but the gold didn’t stand out so much. I used a bracelet and one of the butterfly tattoos which I put on my shoulder. Its was easy to do alone but would be even easier if someone else helped. I was lucky in getting the butterfly straight and I did find I’d put the bracelet not quite right, so the two ends didn’t quite match up underneath. I made Him Indoors try one too – just the little stars, so that I could see if male skin made a difference...Poor man, he puts up with a lot from me Winking smile

For holidays on the beach where you don’t want to risk losing real jewellery, or for just having fun these are great value. The grandkids want to play with them next! They love seeing what I have for review and products get a thorough testing from them.

Product supplied for review purposes.


I drive my wife nuts when I trim my beard in the bathroom - I try to catch all the clippings, but without something like this, it does not work well. I thought I”d give this a try - it seems like a great idea, but...

1. It arrived with 1 plastic bib, 2 suction cups with hooks, and 1 shaving cream brush.
2. The plastic bib feels okay - it’s a thin plastic, but it should last for a decent amount of time. It is not as nice as most of the kinds I’ve experienced or we own for haircutting
3. Its stitching is okay - I think it’ll last decently
4. There are two loops on the ends you will attach to the suction cups.
5. The suction cups - are worthless. This is why it gets the 4 stars - I would have given it 3 stars if we didn’t have our own suction cups to use instead of theirs. One of the two that came with it stuck for 5 - 10 seconds before it stopped working altogether. The other suction cup doesn’t even look right - it looks like it never worked and was not made properly.
6. We have suction cups (bought on Amazon) we were able to use - I looped that part of the bib onto them, which worked, but not designed for this, they would fall off. I’ll end up taping them to it - at least that way I’ll be able to use it.
7. It fit me fine. It felt fine - just like a haircut cape. The white looks weird - I’m used to the far more common black - but at the same time I think it’ll show the beard hair really well.
8. I did notice that as I go in closer to the mirror to see what I’m doing it folds over in front of me and isn’t as trapped out - be aware of this because it’s easy to start missing the catch in the bib.

Overall it’s a decent thing to have and it’ll make my wife happy not getting the beard clippings all over the place. This could be a little nicer -  a little thicker plastic, much better suction cups - which would easily earn it a 5 star rating. But for what it is, I’m happy to have it. If it lasts, it’ll be great.


I received this shave soap as a Christmas gift from a friend after a discussion about different types of shave soaps and how I have too many of them. Thanks buddy. I could be mad and complain that he didn't hear me, but he clearly did because I was very happy to acquire this new soap.

Shaving experience: This soap is not a hard cake soap like you might encounter from Geo F Trumper or Taylor of Old Bond St. which require a brush with a very good loft to hold water, but neither is a it a creme that is ready to go with plenty of water mixed in (which you might prefer if you use a synthetic brush).  I use a badger brush, and I got very good and dense lather that did not collapse on my face, and did not have to be refreshed on the brush between applications. Lubricity was good, but it was also very easy to get the soap off by splashing with cold water, which can be a tricky combo to pull off.  I've used soaps before that required the use of a towel to get them off of my face and felt too thick and heavy when I tried to pass my razor through them. With my freshly honed straight razor I felt no tugging or pulling as I shaved, and for most areas of my face, a single pass was sufficient. The Texaus aftershave is also very nice, no burn at all. The combination of the two left my face feeling very smooth and moisturized.

Scent: The smell of this shave soap is a combination of manly wood smells and bright, fruity, and citrus, notes. I would rate the scent as one of the most pleasant that I have used, and after shaving for some time i could still smell it distinctly and was always pleased when I noticed it.

Overall I would rate this soap very highly for anyone looking to get into wet shaving. I think it would be good for either safety razors or straight razors.


More Than Clean is a combination scrub and masque recommended for morning use.  You work it into your skin for a couple of minutes, then leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing it off.  There are no unpronounceable ingredients in it, and it smells like peppermint.  It's a very thick bilious colored liquid dispensed through the bottle cap.  I've used it four times with great results on my skin and one unexpected but welcome side effect.

The MTC initially feels like mud, but there's a really refreshing tingle that's just great first thing in the morning.  If you're of the generation that used a product called Seabreeze, that's exactly the sensation, only stronger.  The tingle doesn't go away until the stuff is rinsed off, either, and skin feels really clean.  I have some large pores around my nose, and they're thoroughly flattened by
this stuff.

If you have dry skin, go easy with this, and use a good moisturizer afterwards.  I have an oily T Zone with dry cheeks, and have learned to concentrate on my oily areas with the MTC, with just a quick once over on the dryer areas of my face.  I've been using this just before showering in the morning, and then using the shower to rinse it off--and here's the unexpected side effect: my miserable early spring sinuses have improved!  I think it's the herbs in the product coupled with the steam from the shower, but my whole sinus area feels SO much more open.  Hooray!

I'm thrilled with this product.  My skin feels awake and energized, and the products I use daily--serums, moisturizer, and BB cream--just sink right in after use.  I was provided a bottle of More Than Clean for review, and am delighted to do so.  I really like the effect on my skin, and love breathing easier.  Win all around!


These lashes are GORGEOUS!! The packageing is sturdy safe and beautiful. It keeps them in good safe condition when not wareing. The lashes are lightweight and the band is flexable and comfortable. These are soooo worth the money. They are unique comfortable and I just can't rave enough. The seller is AWSOME by the way. Arrived on time value is so very well worth the money. I have worn mine 3 days in a row all day everyday and my life is not sedetary they stay on perfectly, even through the tanning bed and the eye protection nessasary to ware tanning, they heald up and maintain thier shape. With ware they conform to your eyes even better and hold thier shape so beautifully. They seem to be lashes that will last at least a week if not longer, with proper care of course. I am a small person so my features are small, so I did have to custom fit my lashes as well as trim them which did take time to do but thats perfect because they are completely custom for me so honestally for anyone who struggles to find lashes that "fit" properly and look professional just buy these and spend the time to make them custom fit insted of getting ruined like some do when you cut size and trim length they became perfect! They are super easy to trim, style ect so I HIGHLY recommend doing it. I don't even want to touch my other lashes now that I have these. I ware lashes every day all day. These are dramatic but not rediculous fake they fit my look perfectly. I do my makeup but my look is kind of basic for lack of better term I stick to brows eyeliner lashes lip gloss/tinted balm and tinted moisturizer. I dont even need eyeliner with these they stand out enough and compliment my eyes alone. My real lashes are almost non existant btw. I stick to my basics and these strike that PERFECT balance of put together, made up but not over done. I have recieved many compliments and people tend to assume they are professionally done not at home strip lashes. I took some pictures at a few angles so that you can hopefully see how they look completely from front side and eyes closed.


This review is for the 3 Pack (White/Slate/Lake blue) of the Niutop Watchband Style Band for Fitbit One. I received a promotional discount on this item in exchange for providing a review. I have been using this item daily for a little over a month and wanted to share my experience.

First Impressions
* The items were exactly as pictured, the colors really bright and crisp.
* It took some work getting the FitBit One in and out of the band. It gets a little easier the more you use it. I do not view this as a problem as I know its not going to fall out.
* Was not easy to insert the fasteners on the one end of the band to the connectors on the other. This is still and issue, but again, I do not view this as a negative as I can trust that it will remain secure, but it can be a pain, easier with help, to fasten it.

Observations from wearing.
* The FitBit One was very secure in the band, never worried nor experienced it falling out, coming loose, etc.
* Once fastened securely the band never unsnapped by accident.
* After the first week or so I started to get a rash on my wrist. I switched it to the other wrist and experienced the same thing. I took off the band, removed the FitBit, then washed the band in soap and water. I wore it for several weeks after this, on the same wrist, and did not experience any issues.
* I was used to clipping my FitBit to my pocket or shirt, and do not normally wear a watch. I did not have any problem wearing it, was very comfortable and often forgot I even had it on. It did take some getting used to, remember to remove for a shower, and not getting it overly wet while washing my hands, but I got used to it very quickly.
* I did notice a few occasions that if I made exaggerated arm movements it would trigger as steps on my FitBit one.

Overall
I would recommend this for anyone looking for a watchband style carry for their FitBit. I use mine daily and I not even considered going back to clip style carry. I do recommend that when you first receive it that you wash it with soap and water, rinse and let dry before using. You will never need to worry about the FitBit becoming unsecured from the band.


When you buy a Norelco shaver, the shave is determined by the first digit of the model number.  There's the 6xxx series, the 7xxx series, the 8xxx series, and, now, the 9xxx series.  With rare exception, all models with the same the first digit in their model number use the same style of shaving heads.  Within a series, you get more features as the model number gets greater (from corded to cordless to quick charge with more metering), but the shave within a series is pretty much the same.

Check each shaver's cutters, either by blowing up the picture of the shaver or by blowing up the picture of the replacement heads.  The 6xxx series, like those before it, has heads with slots across the entire cutter.  With later series, part of the cutter cover contains small holes rather than slots.

When my 5xxx shaver started to lose its ability to hold a charge, I decided to get "the best" and bought a 9xxx shaver.  I knew that it sometimes took a few weeks for new heads to seat themselves and give an optimal shave.  However, even after this break-in period, I found myself leaving the 9xxx on the dresser and grabbing the 5xxx for a much more reliable shave.  This is what prompted me to take a close look at the heads and comapare them.

I can't imagine Norelco made the change to their cutter covers without extensive market testing.  When I called Norelco Customer Service to tell them of my disappointment, they had me return the 9xxx for a full refund and told me that I'm not the only one who doesn't like the new heads.  They also pointed out that the 6xxx series heads are the same style as the 5xxx heads.

I agree with what others say about the construction of the 6xxx shavers.  However, lighter plastic casing is not always bad, as personal computers have demonstrated.  More important is that the 6863XL gives me the same good shave I came to rely on from my 5xxx shaver.


Derma-nu Miracle Skin remedies did it again! This Hyaluronic acid Vitamin C Serum for your face is great! My complexion is definitely brighter, tighter, and firmer! Again, I LOVE the ingredients! I am not going to list them all since the two best ingredients are in the name! But if you read closer, you will see even more great ingredients which makes this serum so great for your face! I am in love with the two products I have gotten so far, and look forward to purchasing even more! I would love to have their whole line! This product is a must have!<br />The serum pump works great! The serum is a light clear consistency that soaks in easily and quickly, so if you need to use a product on the fly in the morning, or anytime, this soaks in so quickly that you will be able to walk out the door feeling and looking so much younger! This product is great to wear under make up too! I have noticed the fine lines on my neck lighten too! I am a 27 year old mother of two four and five year old kids, and having them back to back was a little rough on my skin, so after losing the weight I had gained, lost, gained, and then lost again, I have these lines on my neck that I really want gone, and with this product combined with my other potions, they are diminishing! This product really does activate the collagen in your face, neck, and chest! Definitely try this product! You won't be disappointed!I did receive this product for free or a discounted price, but I was in no way compensated or told to leave a good review. I take my reviews VERY seriously, as I am an avid amazon shopper and rely solely on others HONEST review when making my purchases. I know there are some bag eggs out there that will leave a 5 star review for any product they receive for free or a discounted price, but I am not one of them. I am asked to leave an **honest** review, and that is what I do. Feel free to look through my profile and see this for yourself. Also, if my review has helped you in any way, please do not hesitate to hit the helpful button! If you feel I could have wrote a better review or have any tips on how I could improve my reviews please let me know and I will try my best to improve! I truly hope this helped!


I absolutely love the freedom and possibilities of wearing different temporary tattoos, and I was really excited to discover this diverse set of colorful dreamcatcher designs ranging from tribal, dragons, feathered, nature designs, butterflies, and more.

This particular set of temporary tattoos includes six rather large tattoos that are all individually packaged. They are 5.8 x 8.2 inches in size. This kit did not include any instructions (which I would recommend the manufacturer consider adding), but I peeled off the protective plastic, placed them on my skin, and then wet them with a paper towel for about a minute to transfer them to my skin without any issues. The designs are quite intricate and colorful and I think they would look wonderful on any skin tone.

As a word of advice: remember to have your skin in a somewhat neutral position when you're applying the tattoo so that it doesn't crack or wrinkle after being applied. I didn't experience any irritation or issues when applying it and to do so only required water and a dampened paper towel. Some of the ones I have from other sets have lasted easily longer than a week, and to remove them, you simply rub them with baby oil and a cotton ball. It takes only a bit of rubbing to loosen it up and get it off.

I'm very pleased with the results so far and I am looking forward to using more of them when the time is right. Since they are so huge, I see myself spacing them out a bit. I would definitely recommend them to anyone interested in trying a great six-piece set of colorful dreamcatcher temporary tattoos, just keep in mind that no instructions are included and the product page's text could use some polish and a grammar check.

I am a longtime Amazon Prime customer who enjoys writing reviews in my free time. I was appreciative to be given an opportunity to test and review this set of temporary tattoos at a discount for my honest and unbiased review. If you have any questions or comments about this product or my review, feel free to message me and I'll be glad to help!


This is the second of the only two polishes I got from tnis set released some time ago, However, because it is beautiful and I love this polish, I wanted to review it anyway but this is hard to find, if not impossible. I wanted to buy every color in this set because I love summer and spring colors, and this fit the bill in perfection. A light pink textured polish with glitter than shines brightly both with and without top coat. I fell in love with both this and Seahorsin' Around, but by the time I was able to get more, well, it was nowhere to be found reasonalby priced, that is. So, I feel fortunate I was able to buy the two I have.

As stated in my Seahorsin' Around review, I love China Glaze because after removing acrylic overlays my nails were weak and damaged and would still be a trainwreck if it weren't for the strengtheners in China Glaze polish, and that is no lie. Today my nails are beautiful and strong. In the past after taking off inlays I tried other polishes long before I discovered China Glaze and the middle and ring finger on my right hand never seemed to be able to grow as they would bend and break into the nail bed without polish, and seemed to break easily with other polishes. While occasionally my nails still crack and chip, it is less often and for this I will always be thankful to China Glaze.

As for Wish on A Starfish, I love the finish of this polish. Absolutely stunning and sparkly in the sun with or without top coat. I have worn this with and without top coat and it looks beautiful no matter. With top coat it needs a few coats as the textured polish seems to eat it up, so to speak. I would say two or three coats of top coat would suffice though. Again, as with all textured polish, removal is difficult with plain polish remover, so when removing this I use acetone which makes removal much easier.

I would recommend this polish if one can find it. It is beautiful and won't disappoint.


These nails are GORGEOUS!!

Do NOT use the sticky adhesive as they make the nails not last as long. Simply:
1. Push your cuticles back
2. File down your nails
3. Lightly file your nail bed so the glue has something a little rough to hang to, it’s always easier than putting glue and a nail on a smooth surface and makes them last much longer
4. Find the 10 nails that fit you and lay them down in the order of the fingers you will put them own (pink-ring-middle-index-thumb-thumb-index-middle-ring-pinky) - they have numbers on the underneath of the nail on the tip, remember those numbers or write them down because that’s likely your size in all Kiss nails (for example, I’m 12-10-7-8-3-3-8-7-10-12, the smaller the number the bigger the mail)
5. When you’re ready to apply, place glue on the bottom of the fake nail about 1/6 inch from the bottom to the middle of the nail and make sure it’s dispersed even - DO NOT put the glue directly on the nail bed, for longevity it works best to put it on the fake nail
6. Align with the appropriate finger and place down, holding for 5-10 seconds.
7. There may be a little glue that comes out on the sides. Be careful not to smudge that on the nail itself. Just take a paper towel and dab that little bit of glue up as you go
8. Once all nails are on, file how you need/want them and you are set for about 10 days.
9. I usually get a solid 2 weeks of wear out of mine! I use either these KGN10, the almond shaped wine, or I’ll do a French or natural French short length from Kiss.
10. Carry around an extra nail or two that may fit a couple different fingers for emergencies, the glue, and the nail file. If a nail pops off and it’s not a broken nail, simply file your nail bed again and apply glue to either a new nail that fits, or the one you popped off if it’s salvageable.

Enjoy!


Do NOT even think of buying the Norelco Arcitec.  In fact, from what I now know, I would strongly recommend not buying any Norelco products. First of all, it is noteworthy to understand that Norelco has discontinued ALL service operations in the US and Canada. Can you imagine that your shaver's battery will need replacement in the next couple of years? Sorry, Norelco has NO OPTIONS for that replacement. I guess that works for them since they hope you will then buy a new shaver.  You will also notice on the Norelco Architec shaver that the cord can NOT be inserted into the shaver, but only into the charger. When the battery can no longer be charged, it can not be powered by the cord either. Next, you will want to consider the RQ12+ Replacement Head. While the original Architec head shaves smoothly, fast and close, the new RQ12+ is poorly manufactured and has the following problems. 1. It has bigger holes and causes the shaver to actually jam on a thick 2 day beard growth. 2. The movable heads now have edges that protrude against the contours of your face and they will catch on your chin and elsewhere. 3. Shaves with this RQ12+ take longer. 4. Shaves with the RQ12+ are not nearly as close. Thankfully, I kept the old original head, and after suffering through the RQ12+ for a 45 days, replaced it with the original head that had 1 year of wear.  Immediately, I noticed that the original head was smoother, closer and faster. There really was NO comparison! It is now clear to me that making cheaper products and offering no service is Norelco's new business model.  I have spoken with their customer service reps twice and they simply take notes an apologize. They can offer NO remedies to my concerns, and only indicate the 'company line' that the new RQ12+ is "better". This is absolute baloney and, obviously, clear indications of just one more corporation that has been taken over by Greed and Deception. You have been warned!


I normally wear color street.  I wanted to find something similar with a different variety to chose from so I tried these out.  This is a comparison of the two.
This nail sticker pack has 8 sheets in it for 8 uses and color street has 2 sheets meant for one use, but my nails are short so I can get two. The price point is the same but the stickers have 6 more sets for me.
Color street is pretty easy to put on but these seemed to be slightly easier.
Color street normally lasts about 7-10 days for be before they start coming off and chipping (no additional top coats or extra effort other than the nail strips themselves).  These last a solid 3 days with no chipping but then they come off on the 4th day.
Color street instructions are easy to read and make sense. I am not a big beauty person and I don't know everything there is to know about nails, thus my willingness to put stickers on my nails instead of getting manicures but I don't know what nail artichoke is so I didn't do that part.  I did file my nails and then cleaned them and my fingertips thoroughly with alcohol.  I did not follow the instructions and did not apply two layers of seal oil.  I did not apply a layer of baked.  This seal oil and layer of baked may be what gets you to the 7 days they advertise but honestly I am happy with a solid 3 days for the price and effort level.  The effort level would go up with the seal oil and layer of baked that promises lasting double and I am okay with single.

Overall I am really pretty pleased with these.  I like most of the patterns.  They are a little milder than I had hoped but the are as pictured, stay on my nails for a full 3 days and are very easy to apply.  Oh, they just peal off so no fingernail polish remover needed to get them off.


Since I recently requested and started using a Gel Polish kit, I found myself in need of some gel polish remover tools, so I requested this product from Vine. This review is for: Nail Polish Gel Remover Tools Kit for Women with Nail Clip Caps, Nail File, Nail Remover Cotton Pads,Brush, 2-in-one Cuticle Scraper/Pusher.

First things first, I was surprised to come here to write this review and discover that I received no dispenser bottle as listed and pictured in the product description. Since this kit does NOT come with the remover liquid,  you are going to have to buy some acetone. (In my state, you must be 21 to buy it.) Since this came with no bottle, I followed the directions on the acetone itself, and used a glass measuring cup in which to pour it. (This way if I didn't use it all, I could easily pour it back into the bottle. Note to self, buy another measuring cup!)

With that out of the way, this kit worked as described. I used tweezers and soaked the little pads in acetone and then wrapped it around my nail and applied the clamp. I did this to all of my nails at once, because my husband was here to help me with the second hand. If you have no one to help you, then you're going to need to do each hand separately. It is impossible to do much with these clamps on your fingernails. Once the clamps are on, you need to wait at least 20 minutes before removing them, to soften up the polish.

Once I removed the clamps I set to work scraping off the polish. It does NOT come right up like regular polish does, but if you've soaked them for 20 minutes, and you applied it in thin layers when you originally polished them, it's easy to scrape the rest of it off. Once you're done, your nails look pretty bad. It will be necessary to buff them out and then wash them and apply some moisturizing lotion because your nails and the tips of your fingers will be very, very dry.

I have heard some real horror stories of people trying to get gel nails and gel nail polish off, but this kit made it much easier and alleviated my fears. Other than the missing dispenser bottle, I'm rather happy with this kit.


I have been in the market for an electric facial cleaner for a long time. I came across it, so here it is!
I have used it quite a few times now. I do love the brush one best only because I seem to get the best out of that one. However, I have used the one ridged one for when I exfoliate. The one that is soft and plain surface I have used when I put on my moisturizer. Only since I am doing everything else without my fingers I prefer not to use them as to attracting more bacteria or what not on my face.
So, the packaging is pretty decent and has spots for all the brush heads and the handheld electric facial cleaner. The only problem I believe I had in the starting was being able to open the lid to where the batteries belong. That did take me a while to get open because I was honestly not sure how it was supposed to happen. I do not remember seeing any instructions on how to open it either, in a much easier way. Even though that did take a while I was able to open it and get the batteries in there.
There are more than one speeds on the handheld. I prefer the second, faster speed because it makes the moving up and down on the face bit easier. It took me a while to get the hang of it because of the brush getting the hair caught in it. FYI, tie the hair back very well before using it. I also had a hard time moving the handheld up and down since it spins, but with more tries, I sort of have a hang of it. Yet, if you go at the slower speed it does make it harder to move it around because you are so tempted to go in the direction it is spinning.
Overall, after using my cleaners and the handheld, my face did feel better than if I had just cleaned it with my hands. It was nice to see a different glow and feel after each use. I am enjoying this one very much!

Disclaimer: I received this item at a discount in exchange for my personal review


I have color treated hair that I've been dying for about 8 years now and I have to really maintain it to keep it healthy and looking smooth. I learned some time ago how much better my hair looks when I use Argan Oil treatments and would do them once a week or so to make my hair super soft and pretty. I started using shampoos and conditioners with Argan Oil when I saw how well my hair responded to it. Some brands left my hair feeling heavy and oily so I really wanted to find a good clarifying shampoo. I started with just a little bit so I could gauge how it would work for me but once I lathered it up in my hair I realized how much a little bit can cover. I don't need nearly as much as I do of most other brands. I washed it that night and followed it up with my regular conditioner, another Argan product. My hair felt really clean. I have a lot of hair and at the top I couldnt feel the heaviness and resistance I had been from over moisturizing. The smell was ok, I like something that is stronger and prettier, this one just kind of smelled like soap, and it faded quickly after It was dry. As long as my conditioner smells good I don't mind it too much but if you're planning to use it alone you might notice. I think it worked well for getting it clean without leaving it dry or feeling like straw. I don't feel like my hair is as soft as with most Argan Oil shampoos, at all, but I think it'll be a good one to use intermittently to clear the buildup from all of my oil rich products.

I was surprised and disappointed at the ingredients list when I looked. From a company called InstaNatural that boasts this as a holistic treatment I didn't expect to see so many chemicals. I would have preferred more familiar ingredients, and natural, obviously. Argan oil isn't even listed until the second to last ingredient. I like how it worked but I'm not sure how hard it would be on my hair if I used it regularly.

I did receive my shampoo at a promotional price for testing and evaluation purposes. I was not paid for my review and was asked only to provide whatever feedback I may have about the product, whether it be positive or negative. I welcome both positive or negative feedback as well. My review is solely based on my experience and honest opinions of this shampoo.


I used to use the makeup remover cloths to take off makeup, but now I use this. In my own tests, I can use cloth, then this oil. Following with a fresh cloth, and I'm taking off a ton more makeup. Same happens with other cleansers. If I use this oil first, nothing comes off afterwards. In other words, the oil removes makeup more effectively & completely than other methods.

I have very oily, acne-prone skin, and this is the only oil-based product I have ever been able to consistently use. I've probably gone through 2 dozen bottles over a 2-year or longer timeframe, and I have not experienced any breakouts from using it.

I wear waterproof mascara, eyeliner, and concealer every day, plus I use multiple layers of setting spray - in addition to a full face of non-waterproof cosmetics. Neutrogena Ultra Light Cleansing Oil cuts through absolutely all of it with just a couple of pumps and a single application.

My method of use with very oily skin: apply to dry face, massaging in, even down my neck. Spend time massaging into eyelash line to make sure mascara & eyeliner are completely broken down. Rinse hands off with warm water (no soap needed to remove!). Use a Neutrogena makeup remover cloth to remove majority of broken down makeup and cleansing oil. Follow with acne wash (not necessary if this is not part of your acne-prevention regimen). If you have normal to dry skin, rinsing face with warm water is all you'll need to do. Soaps & cleansers are totally unneeded to remove the oil.

Does not burn my eyes (blurs vision because it's oil, duh), does not make existing breakouts worse. Used daily, my breakouts actually heal faster. Middle-aged skin, so I used to get the occasional dry spot (despite the natural oiliness...hormones are a b*tch), and that has stopped, as well.


I've been a user of the Alpha Hydrox products for several years. I'm 38 going on 39, and some people still mistake me for 25 to early 30's. I especially love the 12% Souffle cream. Trust me, if you purchase this product, it will work SO well that you may take it for granted someday. Don't! I made that mistake, and it almost cost me my skin!

I had run out of the souffle and was lazy one day when repurchasing my skin care products, so I bought a drugstore brand of a popular new "Simply Radiant" skin care system with fancy "Soy Proteins" in it. I wanted to even out my skin tone (African-American, with a couple of dark dots left over from a few small pimples). After using the moisturizer for a week, I started developing cystic acne-type bumps on my face!! BIG pus-filled lumps that developed in clusters on my cheeks and forehead. I was horrified. I immediately stopped using the moisturizer, and the cysts stopped developing, but the damage was done; I had slowly-healing cystic acne bumps on my face. When I returned the cream to the drug store, the clerk took one look at me and quickly gave me my money back; the bad skin reaction was that obvious.

I ordered the Alpha Hydrox 12% Souffle as soon as I could, along with the Alpha Hydrox 14% AHA swipes to help accelerate my skin exfoliation. I used the swipes 3 times a week, and the souffle morning and night. After a month, I finally got the acne under control. After two months, my skin was smooth again.  After six months, I was able to take the most gorgeous headshots I've ever had done, and the graphic artist only had to retouch "shine" on my forehead and chin. There's only a pinhead-sized indentation left over from the acne scars, and all the deep-colored hyperpigmented spots have completely healed and disappeared. My skin is baby-smooth, even toned, and if I had told you that approximately eight months ago I had deep acne scars on my face, you would never believe me.

I'm back to just the Souffle morning and evening for maintenance, but I'll NEVER take using my Alpha Hydrox products for granted ever again!


This is a really neat razor that has one possible issue, which I'll get to later.

The handle is big and heavy, and its unusual shape is very stylish. It gives a nice shave, too. If you have a small face or tight features, the large head might be a bit tricky to use in some areas, but that hasn't been a major issue. I usually use an old-school double-edge razor, not a flexing cartridge razor, so the fixed head angle isn't an issue for me. If you're used to a razor with a movable head, this one might take some getting used to.

The included shaving foam smells good and works well. You don't get a lot, but you don't have to use a large amount of it.

The "stand" is just a heavy metal cylinder with a round hole in the top and a pad on the bottom. The hole is wider than the razor handle, and just deep enough that the razor doesn't topple out. It's kind of weird, like the stand was designed for something else, but I guess it works.

I'm not sure why they call this package a "travelling razor kit." It comes in a large gift box, and doesn't include any sort of travel case or bag. Plus, it's the biggest, heaviest razor I've ever seen (aside from folding straight razors). I wouldn't even think of taking this thing on a trip.

Despite all the good things about this razor, there's one major red flag: At the moment, replacement blades aren't listed on Amazon or on the Suprent website. The package includes two cartridges and a card to get a third for free, but there's no guarantee that more will be available when you need 'em. While the included cartridges are definitely good for several shaves apiece, if that's all you get, you'll soon be left with a very expensive paperweight. I rated the product based on my use of it, but recommend that you verify the availability of replacement cartridges before buying.


I was interested in this sunscreen because of the label.  I try to use all natural products, especially when it comes to my children.  This sunscreen is a natural, physical barrier sunscreen, which means they use zinc to physically block the sun rather than chemicals.  They use all natural and some organic ingredients and the list of ingredients is short and full of actual words that I understand like grape seed extract, beeswax and coco butter.  I had to try it!  I have used natural sunscreens before that did not have a good texture.  Some can be too oily or too chalky and dry.  Sometimes the ingredients can be separated or not smooth.  Majestic sunscreen is none of those things.  It is a thick cream, as are all zinc based cremes; it has a smooth texture and goes on smooth, covering evenly.  It even has a nice, light scent :)

I have two small children who are both too young to tell me how a sunscreen feels.  I however, am sensitive to some sunscreens, especially on my face.  Some sunscreens burn when applied and others burn if I start to sweat while wearing them.  Before I tried this sunscreen on my babies, I put it on my face for a few days to test.  It went on smooth, wasn't too greasy, and didn't burn or tingle.  Next we all wore it too the park for the afternoon.  I only applied it once for the few hours out but it seemed to work well for all of us.  My youngest is 7 months and the sunscreen kept his little arms and shoulders from getting red at all.  I am not especially sensitive to the effects of the sun and neither are my kids but even if you are not fair skinned, there are long term negative effects associated with too much sun exposure.

I received a discount on this product and was asked to give an honest and truthful review.  I very much like this sunscreen and all three of us will continue using it.  It is an excellent product.


I bought the QC5055 to use on my partner's hair, since I was accustomed to going to a salon for my own haircuts. The first few times I used my new clipper, I was moderately happy with its performance. My partner's hair is very fine, and his hairline is receding, but what hair he has is densely populated on his scalp. The clipper plowed through thick but fine hair a bit slowly in the thickest areas, requiring multiple passes to lift all the hair, but performed well with multiple passes.

The only trouble I had trimming Paul's fine hair was around the curve of his ears. So for that, I grabbed my new Norelco body clipper BG2030, which I had bought for myself at the same time. Using that, with the plastic comb removed, I was able to trim a nice arc around the curve of his ears.

Then I got to thinking, why am I paying $40 to have my own hair buzzed, while I cut Paul's hair for free. But I was not about to trust him to cut my hair.

So I took it to my own scalp, and found it to be a very capable performer on my courser, but thinning and receding hair. For myself, I am running it on #1 along the lower edges, #2 a bit further up, and #3 for the top. It blends beautifully. The only frustration for me was dealing with blending along the nape of my neck.

I like the hair to start from nothing at the nape, and gradually get longer as it gets further up my scalp. I don't like a crisp line there. So I decided to try my Norelco Beard Trimmer T980 on the nape of my neck, set to #1, and that did the trick, blending that edge from smooth to stubble, quite nicely. I think that I am getting as good as, if not better results, than when I was going to my salon. And since I have decided to keep my hair shorter than I used to, requiring it to be cut every two weeks, I am quite pleased with the money and time I will be saving.

So to do a complete haircut, at least on our heads, I find myself using three different clippers, but I am very happy with the results. If I was just using the QC5055 on its own, I would be a bit less happy.


As you can see, my “before” hair is very badly damaged: drugstore dye every 3 weeks, regular exposure to the AZ sun/heat & pool chlorine, plus I haven’t gotten a haircut in nearly 2 years so my split ends have split ends. Yet this little flat iron somehow makes my abused, frizzed-out hair look smooth, shiny, and healthy! It also feels very soft, with nice movement & body. The photos have not been edited aside from brightening up my bad bathroom lighting, and I did not use any oils, sprays, or other product in my hair after the usual shampoo & conditioner. It took me approximately 6 minutes to style, not including time for the iron to heat up (it’s pretty fast, I just didn’t time it).

I dare say it might even work better than the $129 “professional” flat iron I got at a beauty supply store, though my old iron has been with me for 12 years so it definitely has some wear & tear. Still, it’s pretty impressive considering the very reasonable price for this one! The only minor drawback is the awkward control buttons, which are inside the handle & close to the hot plates, though I have not burned myself using them (yet). They’re also a little confusing and I have no idea what the strip of “infrared” lighting inside one plate is supposed to accomplish. So, I sought out the enclosed instructions and found this paragraph (verbatim):

“Amino-bond is produced with the photosynthesis of ambipolar light of 68000Hz(wave length 680nm) and the elemental amino acid made up of the horny layer of hair so that the hair fiber and its elasticity will be restored, the hair squama gap will be densified again and the cellularity and squama gap will be restored.”

Sooo...yeah. No idea what any of that means! But I really can’t argue with results. You definitely will not find a better flat iron at this price point. I’d give it 10 stars if I could!


I have been using this product for awhile, I really could not decide what i thought about it and I wanted to be able to provide a good review for others. At first, it takes some getting used to. We are all used to a flat iron which gets the job done but can take a really long time and I always seem to miss a spot in the back. With this straightening brush, I never miss a spot and I get the job done so much faster!!

I used to have to blow dry my hair if I wanted to straighten it easily and without completely taking out all of the volume of my hair. My hair is medium in thickness, length is down to mid/lower back, and semi wavy. With that being said, I can now shower at night and let my hair air dry then style in the morning. I first take my straightening brush and in no time at all get every strand straight. It is difficult to get the ends, the brush will flip them a little bit, but sometimes i like that look. I do like the added shine I get from using a flat iron, so sometimes I go over my hair with that as well, but not always. Using this brush as taken away so many steps and I can tell that my hair really thanks me for taking away all of the extra heat.

Overall, I really think this brush is awesome and I have raved about it to my mom. It has a digital screen that makes it easy to read and adjust. I love the lock feature so you do not accidently hit the up or down heat in the middle of using it. I also love love love love love that it turns itself off after an hour so that way I can never forget and leave it on all day long. As long as you brush your hair before hand it will not pull your hair any more than a normal brush. I also have found that i do not accidently burn myself as often. It does get hot but not where your hand goes or where the brush tips are. You can easily brush your hair line and not have to worry about burning yourself or creating ridiculous flyaways like a flat iron does. I am very happy with my purchase and if going on a vacation I just bring this straightening brush because it is so much easier and faster, i love it.

I reviewed this product for free in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are based on my own experience and not influenced by anyone or anything.


This wig looks really cute, and I was able to get it to mostly blend with my natural gray hair around my face and with my widow's peak, which is pretty hard to blend in with a lot of wigs. I don't like to use any kind of glue or tape, so I depend on a wig grip and bobby pins to hold everything in place. This fit my head pretty well, and I have an average size head, but I think slightly larger heads would fit too. I'm not sure it would do too well if you have really long and thick hair, as it might take up too much space in the cap. When I had it on, I didn't notice the tracks, but when it was off I thought they were pretty noticable, and I was a little worried. Also you know how on some wigs, they add those short annoying hairs that inevitably end up poking through the longer ones and looking weird? Yep, I noticed the hair towards the back of the cap does that. Coincidentally, that's the place where the tracks are most visible as well.<br />The thing I like about it, is the actual hair, and the color, the texture, and the ability to flip it from side to side (even though it's parted in the middle. The style of it is most like my natural hair of any wig that I've purchased so far. I did add some dry shampoo. The color looks really awesome indoors. Outside in the daylight, it is a little much. It looks pretty white outdoors, but has a nice silvery-gray color indoors. So there are some negatives, but I could see wearing this as a daily wear wig. It didn't tangle too badly after a full day of wear... even with me running my fingers through it and flipping it like I do. I was easily able to tidy it up by finger combing at the end of the day. I wish the back side was slightly longer because the front that frames your face is longer and the waves in the back can look a little shaggy compared to the slightly curlier waves in the front. Overall, it's still cute, but I think the price is too much for this short wig. It should be closer to the $20 range. I'd love to own a 22-24" version of this in the same color or even a slightly darker gray or gray mix.


[[VIDEOID:be177b8de1a60da93c5e9004dd2a51c4]] As both my wife & I hit the Big 50, she wants me to better take care of myself, not just regular exercises & heathier eating, bit start to follow her & practice daily skincare regimen. This means using quality skincare products from Apricot Exfoliating Facial Scrub, Day & Night Moisturizer, and to help me look younger, she ordered this Skin Serum from Brittanie's Thyme for me to try. I've been using it daily & religiously for about 3 weeks, and here's my findings:

PROS
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  * Effective: I see visibly my skins have a better glow, not looking dry & lackluster, I do notice I used to have this puffed up bags around my eyes & they have subsided
  * Quality Ingredients: it contains high levels of vitamin C, coconut milk & hyaluronic acid that really did a great job in reducing the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, age spots and sun damage.
* Non-Oily: unlike most other serums I've used before, which all tend to be transparent, this Brittanie's Thyme formula with a "milky" texture that's not oily when I applied it to my face
* Easy to Apply: just dab a few drops on my palms, rub together to heat activate, and apply to trouble areas, the T-zone, & around my eyes, especially
* Value: low Price-to-Performance, excellent skincare value

The VERDICT
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  This Brittanie's Thyme Vitamin C & Hyaluronic Acid serum is an effective & easy to to hide the visible toll we've all taken against Father Time - a battle none of us is winning anytime soon. Just a few drops applied regularly along with your other skincare products really help me look much better & younger appearance, this in turn makes me feel more confident & vibrant. I highly recommend it to anyone!

💕💞💯👍 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED👍💯💞💕💞


WOW!! When I first recieved this I was really intimidated. Its HUGE! I was worried about even being able to use it. But I'm always up for a challenge.
First let me say I have fine but thick hair and shoulder length. Normally I use a blow dryer and a circular brush to give myself some volume.
This unit comes with 2 brushes, one for shorter hair,one for longer. The brushes have nice soft bristles that won't rip at your hair. So if you do get a tangle it slides right out. I used the shorter brush myself.
At first it was difficult for me to use because of a bad shoulder. The size was an issue for me. But with a little practice I got the hang of it. Realizing that it actually takes the place of 2 tools. The blow dryer and circular brush all in one ( still old school I guess 🙃)  And in the long run I found it easier on my bad shoulder because I had to use only one tool instead of two! 💃
I also takes some real practice to use the rolling feature. If there was anything I would change, that would be it. There is one for this. And it's very easy to accidentally go the wrong way (😜 believe me not a good look)
Once I figured out to just roll it enough to get the hair on and let go of the button, hold it for a moment while the dryer works then pull it through. And WOW it gives you such volume that lasts all day. Leaves your soft and silky too. I'm so impressed!
I immediately made the room for this new tool in my bathroom.
I would highly recommend it. It's a little intimidating.. So worth the challenge tho!
I stepped out of my comfort zone and tried it... You should too! Sometimes new products are a real improvement on the old standbys.👍

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Beautiful looking set and what you see is what you get.....for about two weeks and this is with very gentle use and no washing detergents or dishwasher machine clean.

I wanted this style angler for my long hair and saw it everywhere....decided to pay a bit extra and get the set. Arrived in a beautiful flawless condition and even my trendy daughter was impressed lol. She’s away at school and tends to borrow my makeup, hair products of all kinds, clothes, etc. Sigh! Lol

Normally, I would have attributed the damage to her as she is young and it’s easy to be roughshod on mom’s stuff when mom is pretty laid back minus a few clear things!

But, nope. Just me using it. Boyfriend skeptical but impressed by the detangler and decided the overall metallic “paint” rose gold was striking, yet pretty.  He’s a die-hard boar bristle wooden brushes fan.  Lovely but this was the detangler I needed (it works) and the case and other brush/comb were a splurge. A gift to myself. Nice!

Only I used it and never dropped it. Less than a month and the paint is flicking off and it’s night and day and looks....so cheap and damaged. I have supplies to patch up the chips and did fiddle with the chips but it was like an unraveling sweater.

Tired of picking the flecks off the bathroom floor and pitched it all in the garbage. It’s my fault for not seeking refund as the items were defective within the return window.  Just darn irritating because none of the pieces were packed in a travel bag or a purse. Not once!  I’d cleared an entire drawer for it.

I realized that I obviously had made a mistake and I do peruse reviews.  I was too frustrated to do anything else other than leave this review.

It is a beautiful set. The paint shiny coating is glamorous and glossy and just too good to be true.  I do not like chipped items, overall, so it all went in the bin.

Cannot recommend product


YES! I finally emptied the container, I'm finished and I wont ever use it again.
Unfortunately, I can not recommend this product, as it did not work for me.

PROS:
- Unscented
- Its Natural/Aluminum-free Deodorant (As a former Peace Corps volunteer who completed my 27-month commitment, I really appreciate natural alternatives)

CONS:
-  I smelled. Unlike a reviewer who mentioned how they enjoyed letting their armpits breath and bask in the naturalness, I do not, and after about 5 hours my armpits smelled, which means I had to spend the last 3 hours at my office hoping and praying others could not smell me.

-  I hated applying/pasting my armpit with deodorant like a savage. Using a small wooden stick to paste deodorant to your armpit feels wrong. After a while i got 'used' to it, but I never liked it.

-  I got small red rashes under my armpits. This may be due to the fact that my arms were rubbing together for the 1st time, as I had to trim my hair to get the deodorant to work for more than 2 hours.

-  Its expensive AND it only lasted ONE month. Normally, each rolling stick of Gillette/OldSpice will last me at least 3 months....this is just not economical.....$11 for 3 ounces....is a very poor fiscal decision in my book.

Additions:
I really tried. I used the product until every last drop was gone. I wanted to see if my body just needed time to adjust. I noticed that the deodorant last maybe 2 hours with my little armpit hairs, so I shaved, not with a razor, with a trimmer, gave it a nice minimalist look. One month later I still smelled. Daily, I would rush home and use my Dr.Bonners to wash away the armpit funk. God forbid I actually worked up a sweat/perspired from doing something that day, then I would almost immediately smell. It was not enjoyable.

Recommendations:
- Release a version for MEN (in my Ron Swanson voice)
- Eliminate the wooden stick, release a rolling stick version
- Release a larger size, for the same cost (Seriously.)

Disclaimer:
I live in NYC and walk 1/2 block to the metro, 4 blocks to the office and back, five days a week...


For years I owned a previous model, the Norelco T860. In fact, I still own it and it works just fine (although it now only holds a charge for about a week). I needed another trimmer for another location, and this one was the upgrade that was available. What a disappointment.

For one thing, it's really big. While the T860 was like a small South American banana, the T780 is like a big North American cucumber. Imagine trying to create an intricate drawing with a child's crayola instead of a pencil.

The extra size is apparently needed for the internal vacuum. This vacuum "works" in that it doesn't let hairs fall to the sink. But they become forever clogged inside the apparatus; you're never going to get them cleaned out, even after opening the flimsy plastic cover. The vacuum also adds to the noise. And my razor doesn't have a vacuum, so I'm going to have to clean up hairs anyway.

The extra girth and the vacuum outlet near the blades means that, as much as I try to cram the thing up under my nose, the blades can't reach the hairs at the top of my upper lip. I have to resort to using the (non-vacuuming) trimmer on my razor, or I'll have two or three long, uncut hairs just under my nose. And the retractable vacuum cover near the blades obscures the view and turns an agile row of blades into an unwieldy block of plastic.

The only benefit of this model is that the battery works well and it uses a nice color scheme.

I wish I knew where to buy another Norelco T860.

Update 2010-09-20: It turns out that the [[ASIN:B002C741MM Philps Norelco QT4021 Stubble Trimmer]] is apparently the upgrade to the Norelco T860, renamed to a "stubble trimmer". Its form is seemingly identical to the T860 and, besides the black/red color and the more grippable rubber coating on the handle, the only major changes seems to be a welcome battery upgrade from a NiCad to a NiMH. The QT4021 is just what I was looking for. I guess I'll drop off the T780 at my parents' house to use as a backup.


This Gelike Reflective Glitter Gel Nail Polish is just exactly what you want when you get a gold polish--It is very sparkly and shines like diamonds on your nails.

It has very low odor and really stays where you put it.

What I really like about this polish is that it is glittery!  Many of the golds and silvers are more like a pearlescent color but this is like applying a bright and shiny glitter which is what I want from my gold polish.

I apply my gel on natural nails.  The prep is important for the polish to last and I generally get 21 days out of my polish and then have to remove just because my nails have grown out so much that there's just too much nail between the polish and cuticles.

I generally use some cuticle oil and then push back and clip the cuticles.

I then shape my nails and then use a buffer on the nails.

I wash them with Dawn and a nail brush and then follow with pure acetone to be sure all of the oils are out of the nail.

The, apply base coat, cure for 30 seconds under my 180W LED/UV lamp.
Apply a color coat, cure for 60-120 seconds.
Apply another color coat and cure for 60-120 seconds.
Apply the diamond coat and cure for 120 seconds.
Apply a second diamond coat if desired and cure 120 seconds.
Apply top coat and cure 120 seconds
Apply 2nd top coat and cure 120 seconds and I am ready to go!

As you can see in the second picture above, I am getting ready for Mardi Gras using green and then the gold diamond on top to give it great glitter.  I do the purple separately.

 I'll do the same green with gold for St. Patrick's Day.  It's fun and really sparkly!

This is a great top to add glitter or use alone for the full on gold glitter effect.  I'll be doing that for the Christmas Season this year for sure!

Beautiful Polish that lasts and is a medium size bottle so it will last a long time.

This was made in China


I leave it on much longer then recommended and it must be lathered really well.  Be sure to wear gloves as it will stain your skin and get under your nails.  I line my scalp line with coconut oil, or some kind of heavy skin lotion so the product does not stain my brow line purple ( around my ears too).  Make sure you lather it so the color is no longer purple but almost a white color and leave it in for a very long time.  It will stain stone tiles is your bathroom floor or shower is stone or a porous material so when rinsing, I do this over a sink for the initial rinsing so my tiled shower and even the grout does not get stained.  Also, if you have blonde tips already, and you have not lathered this product enough so that the color is still purple?  Your tips will absorb the color and you may come out with purple streaks (which may be ok for some of you, but when you are in your 50's, ya, not so much :))).  If this happens, you have to wash it out again and again.  it does eventually come out.  This product tends To dry your hair out so condition it really well after using it.

I HIGHLY recommend it for the yellowing of colored hair, so you can have it look like a nicer blonde.  I use it all the time and a little bit goes a long way.  One bottle will last a very long time!!!!!  I have tried to mix it with a conditioner and use it (thinking it would mimic what you get in a box color care treatment) and it is not worth it.  Just use it straight, lather it well with water, and leave it on for a while.  I sometimes will just get my roots very wet and do them if they are getting that nasty yellowing from the colored treatment.  If my tips are the right blonde at this time; I put conditioner on them so the product does not discolor them purple, and it keeps them protected and moist during the rinsing.  You can even use this when your hair is not perfectly clean too.  It is drying to the hair so condition it really well after treatments.

I HIGHLY recommend this.  Takes a bit to get used to and just remember; A little bit goes a very long way!!!


This arrived a day sooner than expected, in less than a week! I am so happy with it. It is the second lace front I have bought. My first was also from Amazon, but it had a middle part and was completely straight and very long. It looked pretty, but it wasn't right for me, and tangled so so much. I realized I needed something closer to my preferred look when I have long hair, with a side part (I buzzed my real hair recently to remove bleach-damaged hair and a cut I didn't like).

PROS: This has the perfect round-brush blowout look, and the hair itself is a mix of dark purple and dark brown, very cool and subtle. The layering is PERFECT, and the hairs are soft but realistic, with a slight kink that keeps it from looking too fake (although I still chose to mist it with some dry shampoo to tone down the shine a bit). Most importantly it DOES NOT TANGLE. All the wigs I have tangle SO much and its the one thing I can not stand about wigs. It also fits my head really well. I have a big head and usually have to do some fiddling with wig caps and lace to get it to fit right and not squeeze my head too much, but I practically just popped this on and was good to go, no glue/tape needed!

CON:  It sheds. I cut it a little around the hairline to make the all-important baby hairs, and later when I brushed it I thought I was just brushing out the long hairs I had cut, but the more I brushed it the more I saw hairs were falling out around the whole wig. This doesn't bother me too much, as long as not too much comes out. Overall, I love this wig and I intend to buy it again in other colors.

EDIT: I took this on vacation soon after receiving it. I wore it every single day of my trip and it looks so great in my vacay pics and random people would compliment the purple highlights.


This gift basket of 18 moisturizing bath bombs is a great deal for the price of $21.99. I have to admit though that I got these for myself. But I would have no problem giving these as a gift.

These bath bombs are a bit smaller, 2.5 oz, than the 4 - 4.5 oz bath bombs I usually get because of my tub size. But there are 18 of them and they handled the amount of water in my tub just fine. With these types of gift baskets you often have the product just on the top layer and the rest is filling. There are two layers of bombs in this basket.

The gift basket didn’t have any broken or loose parts in the weave. The fabric lace accent is well done. There is a gift card attached with the message on one side and lines to write your personalized message on the other. The only issue I had with this is it was glued to the top. I had to remove it carefully so I wouldn’t tear the card or cellophane wrapping. Then the card wouldn’t just stick back on. I’d prefer the card to arrive not attached, but I suppose they do this to make sure it arrives with the bath bombs since there isn’t a box.

The bombs themselves are individually shrink wrapped to protect them and each are labeled with a tasteful sticker for the scent. They fizzed well in the water and gave a nice color to the water. The scents are really nice and lasted throughout my entire bath. I could definitely feel the oils during my bath, but they didn’t leave a lot of residue in the tub or make it slick getting out.

I’ve had these sitting on my bathroom countertop for several days, and everytime I walk into the bathroom it smells wonderful. It’s like having potpourri out. This was an unexpected surprise. I’ll also most likely reuse the basket once I’m done with the bath bombs.

This is a nice gift set for under $25 or a treat for yourself. I’ve been very pleased with these.