First of all let me start by saying I actually purchased this item and it was not given to me for review by any special programs.

Let's start with the product quality: I could not have asked for a more quality item. It functions well, has a sleek and attractive design, charges quickly, and is of excellent quality. The only neutral comment I have is that it turns on just a little bit too easily. There are safety tabs that surround the button, and it's a twist action to turn it on, but I have no doubt that my children could easily turn this on. I have made sure to keep the brush head attached instead of the epilator, and keep it out of reach of the children. Also worth mentioning is the useful little light that helps you see a little bit better.

I will start by saying this, epilating will not be for everyone. My assess my pain tolerance at a mid-level, not especially high, but definitely not low, and I will say the first use was moderately painful.

I have tried this on underarms, and legs at this point and have used it twice in the 3 or so weeks I have had it. The second use was remarkably easier, and I breezed right through.

Now for those of you unfamiliar with epilating, this process can be painful but will definitely last longer than shaving, and for that I was willing to try it. I had previously tried the facial epilator made by Braun that I like, and so I knew a little bit of what to expect. Even knowing what to expect did not prepare me for my first attempt. If you have ever gotten a tattoo on your leg, I would liken the pain of epilating to the sensation that you feel after you've been having the lines drawn for about 20 minutes. It has moments of sharp pain, but for the most part it is just a constant scratchy prickling sensation. For the underarms, the pain is worse. Start with small sections and make sure to stretch the skin as best as possible. It took me a good 45 minutes the first time through (the battery was a champ, and showed no signs of weakness after this). I was happy with the results, and it lasted about 8-10 days before I felt the need to give it another go. My second time I breezed right through and finished it in about 20 minutes with much less pain and irritation.

Bottom Line: I recommend this product for anyone who is tired of daily or every other day shaving and wants an easy at home alternative that lasts. If you are willing to have a bit of pain for the gain, then go for this all the way. You will get used to the pain and will thank yourself for the saved time.


This new Norelco Arcitec 1090 razor has been my first experience with an electric razor, and overall I'd say it's been a pretty good one.  Since I haven't had any experience with other electric razors, I can't really comment on how the Norelco stacks up.  However, I've shaved with a Mach 3 for many years and can definitely offer some info for blade/foam users who are thinking about going for the Arcitec.

Some of this razor's all-out positives: the charge lasts 65 minutes, which is a lot of shaving before you even have to plug the charger in again (the battery will have a longer life if you only charge it when it's completely empty).  In addition to the stand-up charger, you also get a protective travel case with a jack for the cable that will act as another charger.  The blades couldn't be much easier to clean--flip them open and rinse out, or stick the head in some hot water and turn it on, then leave them open to dry.

Versus a traditional razor, the Arcitec compares pretty well--at least as long as you're only shaving one or two days' growth.  If that's the case, the Arcitec will give you a VERY close shave (I haven't had any razor burn, so this razor is probably more compatible to my face shape than it is to some other reviewers here), and once you're used to using it, it'll probably take less time than using a traditional razor.  Definitely be advised that (as the instructions mention) it can take your face about 3 weeks to get used to the razor, so don't give up after one tough shave!

A couple slight negatives: if you're going to try and shave more than a couple days' growth, it could be tough--because of the way the blades work, the hair has to find its way into holes in the blades, which doesn't work as well if the hair isn't sticking straight up (i.e. lying down on your face because it's longer), so a shave with longer growth can be frustrating, missing entire hairs.  This can be remedied by pulling/stretching your face with your free hand (also recommended by the instructions) to give the razor a better surface to work on.  Also, the Arcitec, despite the fact that it has a trimmer (which actually works pretty well, better than some reviewers have claimed), can be a little difficult to get a clean shave up to the borders of, say, a sideburn, or mustache or goatee, since the blades are round and sit a centimeter away from the edge of the head.  Last, the more hair you have on your neck, the more difficult you may find shaving with the Arcitec, since the Adam's apple is a pretty rough surface.


10 months ago, I cut off ALL my hair, (49 3/4 inches, so A LOT) to give to a coworker whose teenage daughter had cancer and needed hair to have a wig made. I had enough hair where she wouldn't need to even ask anyone else, so yeah, I chopped it all off. That girl cares more about the way she looks, then I do, at my age. But I remember being 14...and I cared at that age what I looked like. I cared a whole bunch. But now, not so much, and since locks of love and other charities don't give wigs to cancer patients because "their hair should grow back" (nonsense), her parents were looking for something affordable and found a place that would make a real hair wig, for about $1000, if they supplied the hair.

For the first few months after I cut it off, all was fine. I have never had short hair before and honestly it was nice. But as it grew out, it started to become annoying. I have a very prominent widows peak, so never had bangs, and it was getting long enough to get in my face which was super aggravating. Plus, having it on my neck...can't even describe how that cut the nerves....

I have never really wore headbands, so didn't have any, so started searching online for something to help keep my growing hair off my face. I read the reviews on this headband set, and many others. Focusing only on the negative reviews, because...thats what matters right? Why don't people like these? Only thing I saw on this set though was that people thought they were to tight.

I have an average size head, definitely not small, but don't think it overly large either...and since they were cotton, I saw this set as a win, win. They were the width I wanted, the neutral colors I wanted, and if they were a bit small, would be more likely to hold up the hair behind my head better. If they were TO small, they were cotton, so I could stretch them out. Plus, the price was definitely good for the number you get, compared to others I looked at.

So, I ordered them in June and have pretty much had them on my head everyday since. I didn't find them to small at all. Only problem I'm having is, I keep misplacing them! So, actually came on to order more, as I can only find two at the moment...but decided I would go ahead and write a review while I was here. It's still going to be a while before my hair is long enough to pull up in a ponytail, so until then, I am 100% reliant on these to keep my sanity, as my hair grows back in.


**EDIT** 10/25/17
I've had this little beauty for almost two years (March) and it's held up admirably.  I use it quite frequently so it's never really put away and always in easy reach.  I did have to replace the hand piece at one point, but didn't have an issue with the seller in getting it replaced. I still give it 5 stars and recommend the unit to anyone.

This little machine is just amazing! It's so quiet you can't tell that it's on until you touch it to your nail. There's no vibration in either the hand tool or the unit.  There is the option to control the speed by hand or a foot pedal.  For myself, in a non professional manner, I'll stick to controlling the speed by hand.  So I'll have no information regarding the foot pedal.

Controlling speed by hand is really easy. The bar you move to the right, to increase the speed, or left, to decrease it, gives you better control than the defined/set speeds (e.g. low/med/high).

The hand tool is a bit heavy feeling, but that's most likely due to the metal casing and most of the interior parts. This is not enough weight to interfere with its use. The chuck is easy to operate and it's simple to change drill bits as desired.  The cord is a nice length and gives you decent room to work in.

The accessories that came with this unit are quite nice. I won't need to buy sanders for a looong time. You get three bags with about 100 sanders in each bag and each bag being a different grit.  There are extra drill bits and it's  a nice selection of bits in different shapes and sizes.  There's no guide to tell you which bit to use for what, so it's trial and error and what your preference is.

I like the way the hand tool connects to the unit, by way of a 5-pin connecter. I had one unit where it was connected via a 2-pin connection. This shorted out and my husband had to hard wire it to the machine.

There were basic instructions for operating the machine. But again, nothing for the bits. I've just been experimenting with them, see how they work and which ones I like.

So aside from that little annoyance, I love this little machine, it's a joy to use.  I've had a couple of different machines in the past and they didn't last long.

I have high hopes for this unit. The solid construction and materials it's made from are far superior than most other units out there (within this price range). I highly recommend this unit and would buy it again should the need ever arise.

Edit:  I ended up having a small problem with mine. I contacted the seller who was quick to respond and resolve the issue.  I'd buy from these guys again, 5+ stars!


I ordered this because I have a couple teeth that food gets stuck in a LOT and it's super annoying. I was using those picks but not only are they expensive BUT I noticed some of the plastic on it would be gone after using it on my teeth. Where was the plastic going? It was there and now it's not so it must be in my mouth! We do NOT need to be swallowing any more plastic!! I have a regular water pick and tooth brush combo but saw this and thought it would be GREAT travel with! Comes with a nice little bag to put it in which is nice because once you put water in it, unless you take it apart, there will be some water left in there. I squirt out as much as I can when I'm done but it's not totally cleaned out. That being said I think it's probably wise after a couple of months at least if not sooner you should maybe run some vinegar through it to clean it really well. I did that to start with to clean it before I used it.

As for the settings.... I would like if there were more than 3 but for a travel one I'm OK with it only being 3. As another reviewer said, you DO need to make sure the light is lit on the setting you want to start off with. I'm used to using a water pick so I like it up pretty high but you may not! If you're new start low.
I can get through all of my teeth in my water tank but I have to go fast. If I've had some sticky stuff I may have to fill it back up again for a second go round. I saw some bigger ones but I like how this one is a little smaller. It does it's job.
I don't have a problem with cleaning mine after each go round. Someone mentioned cleaning it after each time. I just wipe it off with my hand towel. It's water that came out of my mouth. I have my own hand towel that no one else uses and it's my spit and I wash my hands afterwards so I don't feel it needs to be sanitized all the time. Maybe if you were sharing it but this is mine!

I really like how you can charge it in any USB adapter. Super convenient these days.

It comes with several pieces. For the normal water picker to blow stuff from your teeth then there's plenty for others in the family or if you just want to use another while one is drying from being cleaned or something. I haven't used the tongue piece yet. I have a tongue scraper I'm fond of so this doesn't appeal to me.
I do really recommend this!


Don't you hate travelling and having to lug around a bunch of hygiene products?  I love it when several of my hygiene products can be combined into one product.  The Hair & Body Wash Energizer from The Complete Man is great for using on my hair and skin (both body and face).  It doesn't lather as well as I wish it would but many of the healthier ones don't.  When I say "healthier," I mean healthier for my skin and for the environment.  Also, close your eyes when using this product because it will sting them.  Many shampoos sting my eyes; therefore, I wasn't too concerned.  There is a warning on the bottle about keeping it away from one's eyes.  This product does have a peppermint scent but it is barely noticeable and doesn't linger.

The shampoo washes easily and completely out of my hair and the body wash washes easily and completely off my skin.  My skin is left feeling clean, not sticky, greasy, or oily.  The product was received inside a strong, sturdy bottle made of very hard plastic.  It would be hard to break during shipping and handling.  There was a protective seal on the nozzle in order to prevent leakage and spillage and to deter intentional tampering.  This product is reasonably priced at $10 (at the time of this review).  I've seen similar products that sold for a lot more.  Most importantly, I faithfully used this product for two weeks and didn't experience any ill side effects or allergic reactions.  I didn't suffer from hives, rashes, pimples, acne, redness, itching, etc.

About four to five years ago, I used a grapefruit scented body wash that did give me a horrible rash all over my body each time I used it.  I feel safe using the Hair & Body Wash Energizer from The Complete Man.  My only problem with the product is that the manufacturer didn't include an expiration date or a best by date on the bottle.  I am a stickler for these dates.  It tells me how fresh the ingredients are and for how long the product will remain safe to use.  Most high-end hygiene products have these dates.  I suggest that the manufacturer include a date on all their products.  Overall, I highly recommend the Hair & Body Wash Energizer from The Complete Man for anyone who is looking for one product that will clean their hair, face, and body.


I bought these for my daughter, who is turning 11 soon and requested more cat ear headbands on her birthday list.  So there were actually a couple of selling points on these.  They come in different colors, so she can pair them with her outfits by color, and they are pretty much a blank canvas.  I toyed with the idea of crocheting different styles of triangles as ears to go over them, but then I decided.  Nope.  This is totally going to be the gift that keeps on giving, because I'm going to let her decide how she's going to embellish them and use her own creativity.  So I like that these can be modified.

So the thing is, these are plastic.  Really thin, brittle style plastic.  I can tell you right now, these things are going to break easy.  They come small, I was able to get it on my head, but as a grown woman, the cat ears then sat more like a bow on my head then ears.  But technically, if you use your imagination, you could see it.  I wouldn't expect these to last more then a single use or three for a grown woman's head because I think the pressure from distorting the shape out enough to fit will lead to breakage, probably sooner rather then later.  For a child, probably you'll get more life out of them if they don't play rough while they're wearing them because the size will be a better fit for their head, which will put less pressure on the plastic. My little angle was rolling back and forth on a peanut ball and smashed a metal cat head band into the floor and broke an ear off at the weld points...and that puppy was metal.  Yippee for super glue!  Except, plastic doesn't really go back together with that much structural integrity I'm thinking, if you can get it to go back together at all.  So based on my past experience with similar types of plastic, these are going to need TLC or a very prim child to survive for wearing more then a time or two.

So, I think if you're just planning these are party favors, etc. or are going to be very gentle, or are thinking the "create your own" aspect as worth the ride, I think these are cool for the price point.  If you want something that's going to survive your child running around the play ground playing queen of the jungle gym more then once...maybe go for something else.


The go1go Bath Bombs Gift Set (6 Pack) is a small gift box of bath bombs that are above average quality. If you are wanting a luxury gift box, this might not be your choice, but they make a nice all occasion gift at the price of $21.59 (Jan. 2021). Here’s what I felt about different aspects of the set.

Presentation: The box is on the light side, but it is not flimsy. The design is nice, but I found the logo large and didn’t lend itself to a feeling of a luxury product. It does feel like a product for an adult. I’ve had some that seemed more appropriate for a child with just the box design. They are plastic shrink wrapped with no tissue covering. They are your typical bath bomb ringed color design with no extra additives embedded, like dried flowers.

Fragrance: These bath bombs have a nice scent to them. If put out on display, you will get a fragrance that is nice, but not overwhelming. I was able to smell them once in the water, but it was a subtle smell, not heavy at all. This could be a positive or a negative, depending on personal preferences. I personally don’t like a strong scent as my bathroom is small and I often use other scented products during my bath, like my soap.

Fizz and Bubbles: These fizz really well and give a light bubble. The bath bombs are on the large side (3.8 oz), so the fizz lasted several minutes. These actually dissolved a bit slower than other bath bombs I’ve used that were a bit larger.

Color: I wasn’t expecting how well they colored the water because of the amount of white in the bombs. While this made for an attractive bomb with what I call the tie dyed look, I thought the water color might not be rich because of less colored product. This was not the case. They color the water nicely. My tub is older, so it holds a fair amount of water. Sometimes, this dilutes the coloring effect of bath bombs and the water ends only tinged with color. That was not the case for these bath bombs.

Moisturizing: I could definitely feel the essential oils in the bath bombs. They left my skin feeling soft, hydrated and nourished. It wasn’t so much as to make the tub slippery. I really liked the feel of these.

Clean up: They cleaned up easily. I didn’t have any problems with excess oil in the tub or color stains.

Bottom line for me, these are an above average bath bomb set that are giftable and a nice treat for yourself (which is what I did). Once I used them a couple of times, I only wished the set had been larger.


I am ridiculously picky about moisturizers. This is definitely up there as a favorite. As far as ingredients, it's not top notch but its not awful. I don't love the addition of dimethicone, especially so high up on the list. Nothing is organic so that's another demerit. I do love how high squalane is so there's pros and cons. My skin is very happy with this so I'm going to stop analyzing the ingredients too closely. It doesn't pill and really seems to sink deep into my skin. Isn't greasy or heavy. Works well under makeup and feel light yet hydrating. The fragrance is light, nothing flowery or offensive. I also like that the big super size jar isn't that bright blue, it's a pretty pearlescent white. This big tub will last awhile but I would definitely get it again.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Squalane, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG 100 Stearate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactose, Lactis Proteinum/Milk Protein/Protéine du lait, Yogurt Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Cichorium Intybus (Chicory) Root Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Olus/Vegetable Oil/Huile végétale, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum/Fragrance, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal


This Plant Therapy Natural Acetone Free Nail Polish Remover has a strong scent that fades. It works quickly and well on Sally Hansen regular, non-gel nail polish (the only one I’ve tested it with so far). For the record, I have wimpy, prone to peel and/or snap off, pathetically weak fingernails that get worse when I use acetone on them. This remover was surprisingly good, although I don’t think it’s natural at all.

PROS:
• It took off three layers in a matter of seconds and left what seemed to be an oil residue that wiped off easily.
• I immediately applied fingernail polish again, and it applied and stayed on perfectly, even though my fingernails had just been oily from the remover.
• The dispenser worked really well, although I had to be careful to not push too hard. Just a light push gave me enough remover.
• The remover didn’t seem to damage or dry my nails in any way; it actually left my nails seeming moisturized or refreshed. Acetone, on the other hand, definitely dries my nails and makes them brittle.

CONS:
This polish remover is not a natural product. It’s still a chemical soup. Maybe it has a more natural beginning (I’d like to see them explain it), but the ingredients require a degree in chemistry to divine their origins:

Ingredients: methyl acetate, isopropyl mistrate, and natural fragrance.

Frankly, I love that it works so well and doesn’t damage my nails. I just wish manufacturers wouldn’t put “natural” (or “plant therapy”) on products that aren’t. Subtracting one star for that misleading marketing strategy.

Overall, very, very pleased with this Plant Therapy Natural Acetone Free Nail Polish Remover so far. Since I’m trying to keep my nails longer to play the kalimba (well, technically, I only need my thumbnails) by keeping them painted, I’m very happy to find a fingernail polish remover that doesn’t destroy my nails!

As the parent of kiddos with autism, there are causes near and dear to my heart. Let Amazon donate to your favorite charity! Use Amazon Smile (smile.amazon.com) when you order and Amazon will donate to the charity of your choice when you make a qualifying purchase. Check out how Amazon Smile works at https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/about/ref=smi_se_rspo_laas_aas. My shopping is donating to my favorite charity, Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) at no cost to me. Awesome!


This Serum by MERLOT is a thick white cream, though it is a serum and not a moisturizer (it will moisturizer your skin, however!).

Pump out just a little and apply to face, throat, chest, and then the rest can be rubbed into your hands.

The fruity scent at first I thought would interfere with my morning coffee—I usually use unscented before I have my coffee, but it didn’t overpower and it dissipates quickly.

This morning, I washed my face with a little Erno Laszlo cleansing oil as I usually do, patted dry, then applied a little of this Merlot serum. It feels amazing going on my skin and smooths on very well—there’s no dragging feeling or feeling as if I have to apply more for good coverage.

This feels and looks like a moisturizer rather than a clear serum, so you could use it alone, I suppose, but I apply it in the morning (it does read that it’s a sunrise serum!) and enjoy my coffee, letting it fully absorb into my skin, and then apply my moisturizer. It leaves no sticky or ‘tacky’ feeling.

I have sensitive skin with slight rocasea and this serum did not irritate my skin, cause any redness, stinging, or itching. It left my skin feeling soft, and there was a glow to my skin as well, not like a highlighter glow, but a healthy sheen to it, a clean skin healthy glow/sheen.

It has resveratrol, which is an antioxidant agent—in a plant, resveratrol ‘attacks’ bacteria or fungi that is attacking the plant, so the idea behind it in skincare is for resveratrol to ‘attack’ bad elements in our environment to keep our skin healthier.

I can’t comment on what it really is doing on a cellular level, and it’s difficult to determine what it will do for my skin over weeks, but when I try out serums to review (and I’ve tried out a LOT of them!), I go by: can I afford it: yes!; does it glide over my skin easily and nicely: yes!; is it emollient: yes! does my skin feel amazing afterwards: yes! does my skin immediately look better in any way: yes! Is it irritating my skin: no!

If you are looking for a serum that isn’t expensive—$22 at time of this review, which is as good a price or better than many L’oreal Serums you find in the drugstore—and want something that feels great going on, won’t upset your skin, and leaves a healthy glow, then this is one to try.

I hope my review helped you today.


PROS:
-good quality hair for the price
-packaged well, not tangled
-FAST shipping
-good true black color
-came with a netting wig cap for underneath

CONS:
-thin in the length of the wig (though I've read this is normal for long wigs)
-heavy (also common for long wigs) but does not come with sewn in wig clips to help it stay in place (will be sewing in my own)

I haven't bought a nicer wig for a costume before. While I know this isn't a top of the line wig, it is a nice quality. Much better than those cheap looking ones sold at grocery/home stores. The 150cm length on me (I'm 5'9") is midway down my calves. The bangs on top are very full but the wig is pretty thin over the length, which I've read seems to be the usual case with long wigs.

I bought the black and it is a very true black. Not black brown, or blue black. Just black. The hair quality is nice. It came packaged looped up, protected with netting and inside it's plastic bag packaging. The seller fit that into a heavy duty envelope. It showed up looking nice.

The wig with all that hair is VERY heavy so when I've just played with it thus far, I've noticed it wants to slide back on my head. I am going to buy some wig clips at a beauty supply store and sew them (you could hot glue too) around the wig to help it stay in place. If it keeps wanting to fall off all day, it'll just be annoying, so I adding the clips seems like a must to me.

The wig did come with a netting wig cap to cover up your existing hair. I didn't know it came with one and had already purchased one that I'll need to return now. The netting cap seems like a good idea as if you'd like to hairpin the wig to your existing hair at all then you will be able to through the netting, where you wouldn't be able to do that through a nylon type of cap.

As it is very long you'll need a place to store it to keep it tangle free. I haven't figured out what I'm going to spray and brush it with to get tangles out over time, but I know there's lots of advice out there on the internet that I'll peruse sometime.

I'm wearing this for a Marceline (Adventure Time) costume and also ordered a second shorter wig that I was going to take the wefts off of and attach to this one to create a fuller amount of hair through the length. The second wig came from another seller though and may not show up on time for Halloween. This seller though was amazingly fast. I ordered on 10/8 and had it on 10/15, from China to the Pacific NW. Really wasn't expecting that!


I bought the Alkatraveler stick when my home water ionizer went on the fritz and had to send it to Chanson for repair. I was planning a short trip as well, so I thought this would be a great opportunity to try out the travel ionizer.

I like the size of the device. It's very small, light and easy to transport. You simply drop it in a filtered water bottle or glass and allow it to alkanize the water (15 min or so). Supposedly it raises the pH level by 2 points, but I have not tested this yet. The stick comes with a cheap piece of plastic tubing for storage. I opted to use a paper towel and zip lock bag. I shake out the ionizer and wrap it in the paper towel to absorb any excess water.

The main reason I gave this product only 3 starts is that it is difficult to retrieve from the water. You have to use an implement, like a spoon or tongs to get it out, or else you have to stick your fingers in the glass to get it. You want to submerge the stick so that requires at least 8 oz of water. While traveling, I used a wide mouth plastic bottle to ionize the water, and then poured it into another bottle to drink. It would have been much easier if the device had a chain like a tea infuser ball or something to help remove the stick from the water. I sent feedback to the company and received this reply: "We see your point, and will forward your recommendation.  The way the Alka Traveler stick is designed now will not allow a chain to fit in the bottle cap carry case.  Thank you for your suggestion."

So, although I was glad to have the device, it is not as convenient as it could be.

8/10/13 Update: I've been using this alkaline stick for almost a month now and I am pretty disappointed with it. I had to resort to keeping the stick immersed in water while I drank since there was no easy way to get it out of the container. Also, I started testing the water for alkalinity. The product description claims the stick raises the water alkalinity by 2 points. I tested my filtered water first, which resulted in 7.0 every time. During three separate tests I left the stick in for 10 min, then 15 min, then 20 min. Every time the water tested at barely 8.0. It never reached 9.0 as I expected. So this product barely raises the alkalinity level. Big waste of money on my part.


Four years ago I bought a generic version of the Clarisonic called the Nutrasonic. My little Nutrasonic quickly became my favorite four speed facial powerhouse. I loved my Nutrasonic (and still do) but sadly the company has decided to discontinue the brushes so my favorite little machine is no more. Hence I started shopping for a replacement and as before when I bought my Nutrasonic I was dead set on not getting a Clarisonic because of the high price of the machine. I came across the Philips Pure Radiance on Costco’s website and decided to order it thinking I would be happy with it since not only Costco but Amazon has rave reviews for the machine. I got the Philips yesterday and let me tell you this facial brush sucks big time. If you are used the battery operated facial brushes they sell at Wal-Mart, then you may like this weak inadequate machine, but if you are used to a powerhouse cleaner and exfoliater you will absolutely hate this machine as I did. First off, the Philips has only two speeds which are pretty slow. The brushes are super soft (even the supposed stiff pore cleansing brush) and the annoying timer that turns off the machine every 20 seconds to apparently remind stupid people to move to a different spot.  This machine was so weak and truthfully, I hated everything about this cleansing system as it did not leave my skin feeling clean what so ever. If you have super sensitive skin then perhaps this machine will be okay for you but those desiring a pore cleansing will be greatly disappointed. Beyond how weak the machine is in hindsight I should have thought about my current dilemma before ordering the Philips and that being the long term availability of brushes. Since facial cleansing systems are not Philip’s main seller I can guarantee that this machine will be like my Nutrasonic in a few years and have no brushes available. Sadly there is nothing nice I can say about this machine and can only say that if you are used to the Wal-Mart type of facial cleaners and not a Clarisonic then you will probably like this, but otherwise if you are used to the deep cleaning of a quality facial system you will certainly hate this machine. Of course I am taking this one back and have broken down to buying a Clarisonic for two reasons, the power of the machine and the future availability of the brushes. I can’t wait to get my new 4 speed Clarisonic Pro that I ordered off of E-Bay that cost me the same price as this Phillips did but will actually clean my acne prone aging skin.


These things are pretty awesome. I've been using them for about 3 weeks now, with and without soap, and on my 4 year old son, with and without soap.

I mostly use them without soap like the description suggests they should be. I'm really surprised at the reviewer that says they irritate the skin... You can't really scrub with these. I've never been able to remove eye makeup without a cleanser + cloth before. With these it takes a quick soak with warm water then some gentle rubbing with tiny strokes. It doesn't come right off mind you, but I've found it always takes patience to not damage your eyes and these cloths still require you to take your time. I do use all natural makeup- my eyes are very sensitive and I cannot wear most mascara brands- so that may be a factor in the ease of removal, but it removes my eyeliner and mascara without damage to my eye lashes or any noticeable swelling.
I don't wear much other makeup besides under eye concealer and cheek and eye highlighter and it seems to get all that off too.

My son loves these, or he just hates traditional clothes. Bath time was always a struggle with him before, he would always try to dodge me, now he just lets me rub away.

I have soft water-
Soap lathers like crazy on these things too. I barely touched the cloth to a bar soap and got enough foam to wash my whole face, neck and ears.

Now, washing an adult body is a different thing. If you're used to exfoliation and you want these for your body, these probably aren't for you. I get ingrown hairs on my legs and like to get a good scrub on them and these just can't do it. My ingrown hairs are really bothering me and seem to have increased since I've tried using these on my body. I figured the skin would at least hold a little more oil because of the lack of scrub but my legs are still dry as hell after washing too- even without soap. So I'll have to have a traditional separate cloth for that purpose. They work fine on the rest of my body though.

I love how they instantly fill up with water yet ring out so completely. The really do dry well. I'm so paranoid about mold so that's a big plus for me.

They do have special washing instructions- wash separately (eek non- eco friendly tiny load?!) and some drying temperature restrictions. So that can be annoying if you only have 1 pack. I'm about to put another 2 sets on my baby wish-list cuz we're expecting and I plan to use these instead of those baby wash cloths- these are definitely softer.

So for face, baby, and drying fast- 5 stars. For adult body and complicated washing - 3 stars.


My wife LOVES her Micro Peeling Sensation cloths. The unfortunate fact of this world is, good things never last. Haha. This applies to the Micro Peeling cloths. She bought her first back in the mid-2000's. She loved it so much, she posted a glowing review on this beauty board she frequented, and literally caused the online retailer she mentioned to run out of stock! True story. True story also, for some reason, the German manufacturer decided to discontinue the product. My wife managed to track down what stock she could on ebay and stocked up. This stuff is AMAZING - need to slough off dead skin? Done! In the shower, of course. Not recommended using dry - doesn't really do squat if you try to use it dry. And it's so effective, the directions that came with the original cloth said to not rub for more than 20 seconds in one spot. You will literally slough off too much if you do so and give yourself a BAD "burn". Ouch! Yup, wife's done that also. Anyway, fast forward to 2016. She accidentally came upon these cloths on Amazon and was happy beyond words. So happy, she went and bought 2 sets of 4 cloths.

Well, imagine her disappointment when she opened the cloth and noticed right away that it was NOT the same as the original. True, it said "Micro Peeling Sensation Cloth". But, the feel of the cloth (dry) was not as plush as the original. The weave just wasn't as tight, and when she ran her fingers over the cloth, the fibers didn't cause any "drag". See, the fibers of the original was so tightly woven that when you run your finger through it, the fibers out kind of snag on your skin. A bit hard to explain. That was the first indicator they were not the same cloths. Next, she tried using it and compared it to the original - the new cloth sloughing one leg and the original on the other leg. BIG difference. The new cloth barely even sloughed off any dead skin. To say my wife was bummed is to put it mildly. She sadly returned both sets to Amazon.

So ... if you're looking to get these thinking they're the original Micro Peeling Sensation cloths, think twice. They're not. They feel basically like a regular microfiber cloth, only you're paying way more for it.


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after a few shaves; I'm still enjoying this product. The puck is very large compared to the Van der Hagen puck. Which is what I was using. For the Van der Hagen soap, I was using a small Indian serving bowl. It provided enough space for the lather and the puck; no dice with the Mitchell's.  I had to place the Mitchell's in my 20oz rounded coffee mug.

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The mug provides enough space for the puck and a lot of froth. I'm a cheap SOB, so I like that the leftover lather in the bowl doesn't dry out and become wasted. I also switched to a safety razor because I'm cheap and want a fresh blade with each shave.

-about me
I am genetically Germanic, so my facial hair is a bit tough. I also have sensitive skin and I hate shaving because of it. I only need to shave twice a week. But, when I do shave, I want a fresh blade.
I switched to safety razors because of this need. Electric razors would pull out my hair and irritate my skin. Conventional Mach-somethings dulled quickly and replacing the head twice a week was expensive. I switched to safety razors because it is cheaper and provides a good enough shave. I think the Machs shave closer.
Since switching to the Mitchell's a few weeks ago, I don't dread shaving as much. And, I'm getting just as close a shave as the Machs.

additionally;I learned about the product Mother Dirt from a podcast. I have been using it for two weeks and it seems to help reduce my oil, so far.

https://www.amazon.com/Mother-Dirt-Probiotic-Spray-Preservative-Free/dp/B01JQRY5XA/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1518553352&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=mother%2Bdirt%2Bao%2Bmist&th=1

I think Mitchell's is going to be my default shaving soap from now on.

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So far so good. I have only used it for two shaves but it gives me a closer shave than the Van Der Hagen puck did.

The only change I made to my shaving setup was the soap. The blades and techniques are the same.

I have oily sensitive skin and this has not irritated it so far.


definitively best cleaning brush i have had.

I was a little skeptical at first, because I already has one before from a different brand that I could not use, brush was soft t the touch by very harsh  when using on my face; so this ZapShine brush works great, it really feels soft, even softer to the touch of your finger than my prior brush and also feels soft when using it on my face as well, i actually could d a full cleaning n 1 minute (i could not do that with my prior brush, only 20 sec).
Silicone brush also fells good, bristles are little bit more hard than the regular brush but when can actually do also a full cleaning session with it. Face feels super clean after using any of the two brushes, i have been using it for the last 2 weeks and i can see a difference n my skin, my pores are cleaner, no more blackheads and super oily face.
I have not use the third head that comes with the brush which is the latex one, I dont really know how t use it to tell you the truth, or maybe not how, but what it is for, but fr now i have not needed it.

LOve the case, my prior one did not come with a case and i was very upset because of that, cases are definitely a must with things like this because they make it easier to carry with you when you need to travel, the case fit the whole brush set.

It needs 2 batteries to work and they are not included with the purchase. battery compartment was super difficult to open the first time, i could not do it by myself, and my husband had to use a knife, but after that it was very easy, the silicone that seals the compartment making it waterproof was kind of glued (i mention this because i read other review that was complaining about how difficult it is to open it, but after the first time is is easier).

I use my brush while a shower, meaning that it gets completely wet and when i am done i have been opening the battery compartment  (i do this every time) to make sure it is dry in the inside, and it is, so it is waterproof for real ;-)

My only complain here with this brush is that i can not find anywhere here in amazon were t buy additional head brushes  because you need t replace them over time (3 moth , depending on the use) and, i am not willing to buy a new brush every time, it just dont make sense, but besides that it is a good cleaning brush, great for a present.!


I bought this shaver in June of 2008. I wanted to give it a good test before writing a review.

I originally wanted a Braun shaver with a cleaning station but never having owned an electric shaver wanted the option to return it if it did not perform well. Amazon - as described in the product detail - would not accept a return of the Braun with a cleaning station because of the alcohol contained.

I bought the Norelco instead because of the opportunity to return if it was no good.

When I was a kid, I could not wait to have a beard - kept looking in the mirror for signs of life from my whiskers. My mother laughed at me and said that I would hate shaving some day. I hate shaving and I hate worse standing in front of a mirror every morning applying shaving cream, dragging that blade across my face and sometimes cutting myself. I had done this ritual every morning for 40 years - time for a change.

With the Norelco, I can stand in front of the TV and shave while watching Fox News in the morning. No shaving cream, no water no blood. I can wander through the house and shave, I can go outside and shave. Ride in the car and shave? - sure, no problem.

There are no problems with the Norelco battery. When the display says zero minutes (I have always run it to zero before charging) I put it in the charger and in about an hour I am good for up to 85 minutes of shaving time - recently I've noticed that shaving time on the display has dropped to less than 85 minutes - maybe 76-78 minutes - after a full recharge. This is probably to be expected with the number of times I have recharged this thing.

Motor, switch, display and charger all going strong.

Shaving heads last me about a year. I did change out the standard head for an RQ12 head last year based on reviews at Amazon. The RQ12 head provides a better shave than the standard head and still provides a good shave after almost a year of use.

I clean the head periodically by partially filling a cup with 92% alcohol from Walmart and running the head in the alcohol for about a minute or two and then rinsing with hot water. Cleaning station? I don' need no stinkin' cleaning station.

All in all this has been a good purchase for me. When it finally dies maybe in about 5 more years, I'll get another Norelco and carry on.


I think these razor reviews tell us that there's no one razor that's just right for all. I'm a die hard Norelco fan. I've used this razor for a few years and I like it a lot. Some guys have wiskers that are just not suited for electric shaving period. Some people think foil shavers are the only way to go. I used to use an early foil remmington years ago. I liked it, but I had to use the shave talc stick to get a good shave so I had replace the foil and cutter about three times a year.  For about seven or 10 bucks at the time I didn't care. but they were cheap (about 30 busks) and lasted only about 18 months. I went back to Norelcos but I always had that neck irritation (something the Arcitech does not cause for me). I then tried a braun foil shaver that caused an infected ingrown hair within a week. My wiskers just don't like jumping into those foil holes, they want to lay down. I've learned a lot from shaving blogs and Amazon reviews. I now have a skincare regime (I found out this is essential), that includes NEVER skipping days, washing with an exfoliant scrub two to three times a week, using Lectric shave when shaving and using lots of skin care balm (I like the Loreal product with SPF-15 in it the best. I shave with light pressure in reverse circles to the head comb angles and then vertical and horizontal stokes when I get real close. If I line up a side of the triangle of heads, it's like having 12 cutters pass over my face at once and this can result in quick shaves. I never have irritation. The tactile feel of closeness is as good as a blade shave for me and very comfortable. If I feel like I want to get super duper shiny close I wil wet my face. My shave takes about four minutes tops. I'm not trusting the new Norelco '3D' razor. I want as much cutting surface on my face as possible so the open channel design that 'catches the long hairs' is for guys who want to let it grow a day or two or more. Keping it close is essential. Once in a while I will give it a one minute quick shave in the evening. The three cutting tracks help shave me faster. With my old one track norelco it takes several more minutes to get close.  This results in blade wear and some irritation as well as shortened battery longevity requiring replacement. Cheers, happy shaving


As the headline states: Dorco Pace 7II - Has NO Trimmer!
First i am expected to write a honest review. it is not easy after being cheated to believe that the product i am ordering is a Seven Blade Razor System with Trimmer? when there is no Trimmer at all in this model.
Now for the blades themselves, compared to other products from Dorco such as the popular 6 Pace Pro/Sport with a Trimmer. the quality of the Pace 7 blades is significantly better. first and most important difference is the minimal rate of cuts caused by the blade compared to the 6 pace which leaves me bleeding after every shave, and it's trimmer is excellent for wrist slashing! but not for shaving anything delicate as the skin above the lips and under the nose. Hence i am being generous and rating 4 stars despite the lack of a Trimmer, with the thought that if that's the kind it's lacking perhaps it's for the better. however the cartridge design by itself is not narrow enough to allow reaching those trimmer requiring spots which means that the product is not complete or perfect in it's own and i have to use a trimmer placed on one of the razors from other brands i use. (i have all of them, so when i compare one to another i do it based on frequent and immediate switching and using).
Second good point is that when i try to pick up the potentially missed regions with a blade from Shick Hydro 5 or Gillette fusion 5 series. then there are very little remaining missed regions left if any at all.
which is a good thing, however it feels that i need to work bit longer and pass few more times with the Pace 7II specially in the curved chin area and the problematic sides of the neck regions (but no brand has good enough solution for that region so far) i like my shave as close as possible and i judge the blades by very strict physical testing. i can conclude and say it is a well designed cartridge with premium blades, the lack of a dubious trimmer is left as an open question. perhaps a solution similar to Shick Hydro would be perfect in this case.
the Handle is of the simple kind, no 3D movement also no movement to the sides. for such price it should include their 3D handle.
as for value for money, well since having 7 blades is regarded as novelty and a gimmick that only Dorco has by this time, i understand they can ask a premium price for it. however it's not better than the leading competitors with 5 blades, but only an equal level premium competitor that lacks a trimming solution.
hence my verdict is it is not a good value for money at the current pricing 21.90$ (i paid 17.90$) for a pack including 1 Handle with 4 Cartridges.


Lakme Eyeconic was my FAVORITE Kajal. Why did Amazon pull them off their site???
I tried many other kajals to find a close replacement, but they all paled in comparison....until I found this Elle 18  brand.

Elle 18 Kajal is very deep black, but....it is NOT as stark a coal black as Lakme Eyeconic, which I loved. I like deeeeeeeeeep stark coal black liner, BUT Elle 18 is still darker than any other US brand (revlon, loreal, Maybelline, UD, MAC, etc).

Elle 18 goes on smooth, BUT not as smoooooooth as Lakme. Lakme felt like a gel liner...it hugged your lash line. Yet, Elle 18 still goes on smoothly compared to any other US brand I have tried.  I am a smokey eye/nude lip kinda girl so eyeliner is life! Lol

Elle 18 Kajal has a bit of a glossy sheen to it. I am not crazy about that because the sheen softens the intensity of the black.  I like my liner to be matte, as it makes the black look super intense. Lakme Eyeconic was matte, which I just adored so much!

Elle 18 does NOT irritate my super sensitive eyes at all. Neither did Lakme. Both of these brands are FABULOUS to line your lash line, as well as to tight line your waterline.

Elle 18 lasts on me ALL DAY LONG. So does Lakme Eyeconic. I have worn both brands while working out/sweatjng, while swimming at the beach, and while in the shower. They do NOT budge! The only reason I ever reapply Elle  is if I want to re intensify the black pigment after I have touched up eyeshadow if there is fallout.  Again, I think the glossy sheen just makes the black a bit less intense. With Lakme Eyeconic, I never needed to touch-up the intensity.

Overall, Lakme Eyeconic IS the BEST and DEEPEST black Kajal I have ever found, BUT Elle 18 is a close 2nd; and Elle is by far superior to all US drugstore brands I have tried, as well as even better than Uurban Decay 24/7 black pencil, and better than MAC Cosmetics' black eye pencils. Laura Geller's black Kajal eye crayon is very deep black and long lasting, but it is much more expensive and it is a fat crayon, so harder to get a nice sleek tight lash line.

As long as Elle 18's price point is THIS low, I will continue to only buy their Kajal! Great price for such a fantastic eyeliner pencil!


I had my previous flat iron for many years and never had a problem with it despite the fact that my husband accidently dropped it in the toilet tank.  I let it dry out for a few months and it worked like a charm until recently.  The plates began to loose their finish and when I was done doing my hair I had a bunch of fly always and loose hairs sticking straight up.  It was very noticeable which bothered me.  It also became difficult to keep clean so it was time for a new one.

The peacock design is what attracted me, I thought it was pretty.  This flat iron does a great job.  It heats up quickly, it can heat up to 450 but I usually use it at about 400.  I am Hispanic and have naturally frizzy hair but it also has a lot of body.  I dye my hair it's it's a little on the dry side.  This flat iron straightens my hair effortless.  My hair glides through the plates easily, I don't hear dragging or crunching sounds and it does not pull my hair.  It usually only takes a few pass-throughs until my section of hair is nice, straight and bouncy.  The plates are ceramic so they heat up evenly meaning the temperature should be the same on the front tip of the plates as it on the center and back of the plates.  The ionic technology reduces fizziness and fly-away hairs. The cord has a 360 turn and is long which I really like and it's very user friendly.  The packaging is divine, it comes in a beautiful box with a magnetic closure with a comb and a felt type sleeve for travel.

I really like this product but there a few cons.  My biggest con would be the cord.  It's made up of very stiff plastic material that has a lot of memory and I'm worried that it will eventually crack.  The curling iron I had previously had a supple rubber material and never experienced cracking or breakage but it didn't have the 360 swivel cord like this flat iron.  The location of the on/off switch and temperature dial is located in between the plates by the hinge.  I thought this was an odd place and worry it will eventually be effected by the heat of the plates.  All in all I am happy with my purchase.

I was granted the opportunity to purchase this product at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review.

[[ASIN:B00STUPNK0 Envy Professional 1.25" Ceramic Ionic Flat Iron Hair Straightener Fast Heating Time Includes Professional Comb and Heat Resistant Travel Case Worldwide Dual Voltage 110v - 220v (Peacock)]]


During the pandemic, we all had to stay home. No beauty salons were open and the thought of spending the kind of money on a Brazilian blowout from the past was now unthinkable. As my last treatment from last October was wearing off and the humidity was rising, I decided it was time to see if home products had improved since my last failed attempt.

I have the worst hair imaginable. It is kinky and frizzy and very coarse - almost feeling very damaged, but that's its usual thing during summer. I am also not very good at doing the things required for a keratin treatment. Warnings of fumes and not for use except by a professional steered me away immediately.  Also any mention of having additional hands for help was not an option.

I landed on this one because it was chemical free and seemed doable. I've had this process done many times and was familiar with the steps. Doing it on myself - that was a first. It took several hours as I left the product on for a full hour and mask about the same time. I didn't have a flat iron but did have a curling iron which I used as a direct swipe going from root to end.

I was also able to target the worst areas as my hair is also not consistently the same from back to front. Then it was time for the final rinse. I was very happy with the results. The first thing I noticed was that my hair still had some body to it - not like with salon results where My hair would be stick straight for weeks. As we were in a very humid rainy stretch, the true test was in the days to follow. My hair remained resistant to the weather.

It has been a week now since my treatment and my hair is still soft, silky and manageable. I will continue using this every few months and have no intention of paying .... ok, I'll tell you - $350 per treatment (breath) when I can do just as good a job for a fraction of that. I'll continue to improve as I go along.

Please note that Frizz Control 2 is only the Keratin treatment. They do sell the complete package, but if you want to save even more, you can use what you already have around the house - or shop for the best price. You will need a clarifying shampoo to strip hair of all residue, a hair mask (conditioner) - I bought Keratin Intense Prostraight, a plastic cap, gloves, a large tooth comb and a flat iron. The heat is what seals the deal and also allows you choose the level of straightness you want.

Great product - great results - and I am the crash dummy of Keratin treatments. if it worked this well on my horrible frizzy kinks - it will work for anyone. Just don't skip any steps and take your time - it is so worth the time.


I am so pleased with this beauty tool/brush set I  use everyone one of these items on a daily basis.  This set includes every beauty tool you will ever need. All of the pieces are made from very high quality materials. All pieces are durable and will last you a very long time if property maintained and cleaned regularly. The brushes are very soft on my skin and make my makeup application fun and easy to do. This set will be enjoyed by make up professionals, makeup gurus, and beginners.

The included convenient travel or storage bad is ideal for anyone on the go, or someone that just wants to keeps their makeup tools organized. The bag is a little stiff, but that will fade in time and doesn't affect my opinion in the least.

This set caters to so many beauty trends at the moment. The eye lash curler will help you to achieve beauty lashes that will stand out. Who doesn't need a eyebrow brush? Considering that fuller brows are in these days, this tool is a mist have. This tool will keep your brows tame and looking well groomed. There are 4 different smaller brushes. I find them useful when applying my base eyeshadow, creating a beauty eyeshadow crease to add dimension, and blending in my final eyeshadow look.  The smallest brush can either be used for that favorite shade of lip stick, or applying eyeliner. As for the 4 larger brushes, I find them useful when applying my finishing powder, putting on my foundation, and contouring my face. These brushes will help you achive all of those beautiful contouring looks that are all the rage. Especially the arched brush. It helps you to easily contour those hard areas like your cheekbones.

The tweezers just makes the set complete. That's why I believe this set will cover every thing you need. I love this set and I do happy with the results I has given me. I can most definitely tell a difference between previous out dated  brushes and this set. My make up application is so seamless and beauty when using these tools. I didn't know what I was missing out on.

In exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion,  I was given this product at no charge. I am a consumer that depends on customer  product reviews, so I would never try to be misleading, or recommend a product that I didn't like. I refuse to lose my integrity over a product review. I pride myself in being honest and helping others. If you have any questions about this item, just ask, and I will help you to the best of my ability .


It’s been approx. 6 weeks since I purchased this item.  I didn’t want to leave a review until I gave it a good length of time to make my assessment.
I honestly wasn’t expecting this product to work.  I’ve seen so many of it’s kind and heard so many disappointing reviews.

My package shipped and arrive quickly.  I know the measurements and amount were stated in the listing, but I still excepted the bottle to be larger for some reason.

I kept forgetting to apply the product the first week, but I did take a reference photo.
The following weeks I was faithful to apply it in the morning when I brushed my teeth.

The applicator is precise and easy to use to line just at the lashes.  It’s just like applying a thin line of liquid eyeliner, so I had no trouble with that.  Once in a while I had too much product on the brush when I applied it that it left a couple small globs behind on my lashes (very small glob like the tip of a dull pencil).  If that happened, each time I blinked the liquid would get into my eye.  It didn’t burn or hurt it anyway, but just felt/seemed like I had mucus in my eye that cleared up quickly.

One thing I was worried about was growing hair in areas that I wasn’t expecting.  I’ve seen several of these types of products that people who had reviewed them had said that they grew extra hair on their cheeks.  Not excessive, but very fine patches.  Even though fine, I still didn’t want that to happen.  I paid attention to that and watched carefully to make sure I didn’t have any extra hair growing on my cheeks.  Thankfully, I didn’t/haven’t noticed anything extra.

By the third week, I noticed that little particles and lint were on the tips of my lashes.  I hadn’t had that problem ever before.  I suspect that it was because my lashes were beginning either to grow, or they were thicker and the particles started to land and stay on them.  This happened throughout the day and not just when the product was freshly applied and still wet.  I also did NOT wear mascara for any of the time that I used this product.

Looking back at my photos from week 1 to week 5, I feel that my lashes have gotten a tad longer, but most definitely fuller or thicker.

To my pleasant surprise, I really do like this product and think that it works.  I haven’t stopped using it, but I do wonder if my lashes will go back to being sparse and thin if/when I do.


I am having a very hard time believing any of these positive reviews. As a stylist of over 13 years, these are despicable. I have given this brand multiple chances, mainly because the balayage blends are BEAUTIFUL, but sadly the quality is horrendous!!! I’ve had these fusion extensions in my hair for 10 days....2 washes....they are already a disgusting tangled mess. Again, professional stylist here. I alternate between Olaplex shampoo and conditioner and Unite shampoo and conditioner. Use a Babyliss PRO hairdryer, Bioionic curling iron, and only professional brushes as well. These should hold up WAY longer than 2 shampoos are you kidding me. Also. It is absolutely NOT 100% human hair. My curling iron is ruined as covered in charred on black plastic like strands. This is exactly why they tell you not to use tools over 180 degrees on these.....because they know darn well they will melt because they’re synthetic mixed!!! Real human hair extensions do NOT melt at ANY temperature. Save your money and invest a little more in quality brands like Rapunzel of Sweden or the U tips from My Hair Shop, IG account (teasesalonoc). Been using those for 13 years and the quality is FAR superior.

EDIT 5/22/19
Omg. Removing these was also a NIGHTMARE.
DYE was dripping and running off of these as I was removing them and stained my white quartz counters in my bathroom. This has been the most infuriating purchase I’ve ever made on Amazon. I don’t even care about the ones wasted at this point, I’m more mad about the principal. I STILL have pieces of hardened glue that will NOT come off. I have been wearing and removing keratin fusion extensions on myself and clients for THIRTEEN YEARS. These being marketed as human hair is so dishonest. Take your favorite flat iron or curling iron and turn the temp up to 400 degrees. I promise you pieces will start melting!!! This is 100% not what real 100% human hair will do. Don’t take my word for it, a quick google search will explain this! I am disgusted by the face these are for sale under such false pretenses. I attached a pic of the disgusting brown liquid that can pouring of these during removal, and also a pic of the burnt black synthetic strands on my curling iron. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.


Until recently, I had been using a Remington beard trimmer I had received as a Christmas gift from about 5 years ago. The Remington was good but it eventually just couldn't go any longer so I had to search for a new trimmer. I found the Phillips Norelco T980 fairly quickly and was impressed by the good reviews. And it didn't disappoint!

The shipment came quick and I got to test it out (waited an hour for it to fully charge) to see how it would perform and perform it did! The shaver comes with 9 different preset trimming sizes so there is plenty of room for dynamic trimming. The flexible trim guard was something I immediately noticed and enjoyed, since my previous trimmer did not have this feature. In addition the flexibility really does allow you to get a precision trim really easily as it contours to the face great.

The T980 comes with a 2 bristle (one soft, one hard) brush for cleaning out the clippers but what really is unique about this trimmer is the vacuum that is attached to it. The vacuum is made so that there is less of a clean up once your done trimming your beard, although it doesn't catch all the trimmings it did catch most of them and clean up was much faster than what I am used too. It also comes with a smaller clipper attachment for precision sculpting or just your run of the mill mustache trimming which is slid on and off with ease.

The shaver also comes with a Turbo Mode but the only thing this really does that I have noticed is give the vacuum more power, it may also speed up the clippers but I am not sure about that it seems to clip nicely whether the Turbo Mode is on or off. I think because of the vacuum this trimmer seems a bit louder during operation than my last trimmer but by no means is it a chainsaw (haha).

Finally, the trimmer comes with a travel bag for easy storage on trips which I thought was thoughtful. The only qualm I had was the packaging...it comes in a really sturdy clam shell package and with no helpful opening tabs so it could take you at least a few minutes to get everything out without cutting yourself on sharp plastic edges but since that has nothing to do with the performance of the trimmer I wont go on about that.

So all in all, this trimmer is a fine replacement; dare I say upgrade to my last trimmer, it is said, "You get what you pay for" well, with the Norelco T980 I think you may be getting that and then some! Precision trimming, ease of use, and convenient clean up and features makes this shaver a must buy for any man especially those on the job hunt!


This is a really nice brush set for someone who is getting into makeup or if you want some extra brushes to add to your collection.

I bought them because they are vegan and promise to be soft and not fall apart when you wash them. I felt like they were a good price for 11 brushes, an eyebrow brush, and a case.

They are nicely made, I like that they have weight to them. There isn't any glue sticking out anywhere and the rose gold metal is very pretty. Doesn't look cheap at all. The bristles are very soft and do not have any sort of chemical odor. They are also cut very evenly, no extra bristles sticking up.

I washed them before using and none of the bristles shed. I dried them hanging bristles down in my makeup brush drying rack.

The case is nice, it is soft and doesn't feel like cheap plastic. I would prefer something that has a magnetic snap instead of the tie (which might fall off with use, I don't know). The larger brushes have plastic sleeves to keep the bristles covered so you could keep the brushes in the case and not get makeup all over the inside.

The Flat Kabuki Brush is my favorite of all of them. I used it to apply foundation and it applied it nicely and didn't soak up my foundation like some of the brushes. I would say it's comparable to a drugstore kabuki brush, it is very soft but it is not as dense as my more expensive brushes.

The Face Powder Brush is just a powder brush. It is fluffy and applies powder fine. It did a good job of picking up the product and applying it.

The Angled Brush wasn't very useful to me, but might be useful to someone else. It was okay for applying blush but it is very floppy so it doesn't do a very good job blending my blush. I did use the Kabuki brush to blend my blusher. It might be good for applying blush, highlighter, or bronzer but I didn't think it was very good for blending.

I don't use that kind of a foundation brush so I can't say how it works but it looks and feels comparable to my drugstore foundation brush.

I used some of the eye shadow brushes and I thought they did a wonderful job of picking up the product, applying it, and blending it.

Overall I think this is a great brush set, comparable to the brushes you would find in the drugstore. They are a better deal than a lot of the drugstore brushes because you get 11 brushes plus the eyebrow brush and a brush bag. I think it's a great set for anyone wanting to buy one set for a full makeup look, anyone looking for some extra brushes for travel, a gift for a teen who is just getting into makeup, or as a treat for yourself!


I recently started co-washing my hair so I decided to give this a try.
The scent: It has coconut milk so one would expect it to smell coconutty but it doesn't. Another reviewer said it smelled like cherry cough syrup and that is exactly what it smells like to me. I really wished it had a more coconut smell to it so I was disappointed with that.

The instructions say you should rinse your hair (presumably with water) for at least 3 minutes to lift impurities and then dispense a generous amount of the product into your hands and work through the hair ensuring that every strand gets coated.
From the get go the product felt heavy in my hands...and oily. My hair is on the "finer" end so I was somewhat worried but I jumped in anyway and slathered my hair with it as directed. It doesn't lather at all, of course. But, unless you have a LOT of hair I wouldn't suggest that you use a generous amount of this product at all. It is heavy and a little goes a long way I found. It is also very hard to rinse out. It left an oily residue on my hair which I hoped (and prayed!!!) would leave it moisturized and soft.
I dired my hair as I usually do with a blow drier and styled it as normal. Well...I wasn't expecting great results but I was pleasantly surprised. My hair does feel a bit heavier and it doesn't look as shiny but it feels amazingly soft and not greasy at all. Normally my hair would look a bit dry, especially at the ends, but not after using this product. I am a bit disappointed that my hair looks a bit dull, especially because the product is designed for dry, dull, damaged hair. I expected my hair to be much more shiny especially because the product felt so oily. After rinsing the product out and feeling how heavily it still weighed down my hair, I had no intention of using it again, but after drying it and really seeing and feeling the results I definitely will be using it again, maybe not every time I wash though. More like once per month or so, because I suspect that after much use my hair will have quite a bit of build up on it.

Two drawbacks for me:
1. The smell. Just awful. And it lingers too. I hope they can improve it so that it has more of a pleasant coconut smell.
2. It doesn't really cleanse either the hair or the scalp. It really should be called a moisturising co wash instead of a cleansing co wash.

All in all a decent product for dry and damaged hair. It really is a great moisturiser and leaves your hair feeling very soft and smooth. I wouldn't recommend using a lot of product on very fine hair as it does weigh it down some.


I am not a beautician or barber, just someone with 2 dogs needing regular clipping.  I remember seeing this product or a similar one in barbershops where my Dad would go to get a haircut.  It was in a good-sized flatish round jar and the barber would dip the tip and bottom of his clippers in it while running and they would come out shiny and hair free.  Now the jar looked like a pot of disease waiting to get passed on to the next customer as it had floating bits of hair and residue from who knows what.

I had been cleaning and oiling my clipper blades after each grooming and using a coolant on them during clipping to keep the blade's surface from getting too hot.  Cleaning the blades afterwards never seemed to get all the hair from between the teeth even using a tooth brush and sliding the two blades back and forth.  This stuff really CLEANS all the hair off and you can hear that the blades are better lubricated by the reduced noise.  I do wipe them quickly so as not to drip any of the H42 onto the dog.  They are shining and humming pleasantly after dipping them into this stuff.  I will continue to buy this product as I feel it will extend the life of my clippers and make for a better cutting blade.

Now for the down side and why I took off one star.  This stuff still comes in the good sized flatish round "tub-like" container and is seems intended that you dip the blades (not the motor, just the blade tips and bottom) into the whole container full and continue to reuse this stuff over multiple cuts.  I don't care if it is Virucidal and Anti-bacterial, that seems like a really unclean way to use this.  I solve this problem by pouring a small amount into another container (at least 1/4 inch deep) and dip my clippers in that.  I discard the stuff after each groom.  Unfortunately the container it comes in does not pour without dripping and yes, you use more of this stuff using my method.  I continue to use oil and coolant, but this stuff truly cleans off the bits that get between the teeth and seems to get the blades running much smoother.  I do recommend this product, but not for using the reservoir full repeatedly over several cuts or clippings.  That method just doesn't sound like a healthy way to go.  So if you use clippers on humans or dogs, I feel this product may be of use to you.


This set of scrubby brushes with silicone points is a cheap but effective way at getting your scalp clean from all the products and dead skin that build up on it every day. Compared to the similar version that has hard plastic point, this style is much kinder to your skin while working just was effectively.  The first time you use one of these to help wash your hair you will notice a difference in how much cleaner your scalp and hair feels.  These little scrubbies are also fanatics for giving pets a bath because the points get down through their fur and help get their skin clean. They also help do a better job than just spraying water to get all the product out of your pet's fur while rinsing them off. I highly recommend using a hair catcher for your tub drain as these will also help your pet shedding process.

Besides washing hair, these also work well for head massages if you have a headache (help increase blood flow), massaging in and distributing any serums/oils/tinctures you may be applying to your scalp to heal with hair growth, relaxing and gentle back massage (us lotion or oil so the points move easily across skin), grooming your cat or dog, or giving a gentle hip and leg massage to your pup if they are older and have arthritis. Heck, you can even use one for planting seeds - gently pack the dirt a little, level it flat, then use one of these to create perfect holes to place seeds in.  Kids can also use these to paint - dip in washable paint and make giant spirographs.  Oooh, they also work to gently itch things like hives or an allergic rash when you can't use something sharp like fingernails, and these can be easily disinfected.

The included shower cap is okay. The outside is a light blue satiny material with a white edging that reminds me of the old fashioned sleep caps worn a centuries ago, like the grandma in "Little Red Riding Hood."  The plastic lining is too loud and crinkly to be worn while sleeping. It's fine if used for a head covering while doing a deep conditioning treatment and it's easy to rinse clean. If you were to turn it inside out to use to keep your hair from getting wet, it would work fine for a bath but not for a shower. The white edging material is fabric and is on both sides of the cap, so that at least would get wet and possibly allow water to soak up through the rest of the fabric. Still, it's a nice little freebie that the seller includes.


I'm a wee bit of a skincare addict, and I love trying out products (my husband jokes that my bathroom looks like an Ulta blew up). One thing I am always on the lookout for is a good product to help with the occasional breakout in my T-zone or the god-awful cystic acne that pops up every so often along my chin and jaw. Since my cheeks are on the dry side, I've only used this on my T-zone to deal with some of the stubborn clogged pores there, and so far so good.  I like how the mask warms up a bit to help pores relax (if that's the right word since pores don't actually open or close) and the AHAs help to soften/dissolve the gunk inside the pores so it is easier to remove. Since I've not had to use more moisturizer than normal, this mask hasn't caused any dry or flaky skin. I also didn't leave it on for a full 20 minutes like the directions say you can do, instead opting to wash it off after just 10 (based on my patch test). Between the AHAs and the bentonite clay and the self-warming, I didn't want to push my skin to the point of irritation. The directions also say you can use this up to twice a week, but since I am also using retinol, I will likely keep this mask to once a week.

After checking out their main site, I found this line was created by pediatric dermatologist specifically to deal with skin concerns/conditions more specifically associated with those in their early 20’s such as stress breakouts, hormone changes, excess oil, etc., but they also offer products for dry and sensitive skin. I'm in my 40's and still deal with stress breakouts and hormone changes, and it's nice to see a product address the actual causes behind the breakouts rather than only the end result (the breakout itself).

The packaging for this product gets its own star. A full set of directions, possible side effects, and ingredient list - all printed in multiple languages - is included in folded pamphlet form along with the product, so no more hanging on to the box 'just in case.'  You also get a little flag shaped card with a positive message printed on it is included. Tacky glued underneath is an information card underneath that says what the product is for, how to use it, what to expect, possible side effects, and a coupon code for either a percentage off or a free product if you decide to purchase directly from their main website.  Additionally, a sample packet of another of Higher Education's products is included for you to try.  You can tell that a lot of thought went into making the purchase and use of this product a pleasant experience.


Pros:

-Rotating cord.
-Pretty shade of pink.
-LED screen shows "off" when the crimper is plugged in and turned off. This is a good reminder to unplug.
-Good temperature display that updates you as the crimper is heating up.
-Great price for a quality product.
-Locking mechanism to keep crimper closed when not in use.
-Not easy to burn yourself on this.
-Cord comes with velcro so that you can wrap it up when traveling or storing.
-Instructions include a temperature guide for some hair types (i.e., fine hair/not fine hair and damaged/not damaged hair).
-Dual voltage, which is good for travel.

Cons:

-Instructions do not come with tips for the actual process of crimping your hair.
-The demo videos on the Amazon page are not helpful...and not what I want my hair to look like. You have to Google Youtube influencer videos if you want to find out how to actually achieve a nice wave/crimp. I have yet to be able to achieve the deep, romantic waves I was hoping for (like the ones advertised).
-Instructions have a quick note (with no elaboration) stating that the crimper doubles as a straightener. I'm not sure what this means or how that would work.
-It's NOT easy to get a good crimp. It will take practice and googling.
-My hair, which usually holds curls really well, doesn't hold this shape well. I'd recommend a lot of hair spray and patience.
-Pictures on the Amazon page of results are not accurate. The videos, while more disappointing, are more accurate.
-There's a brief piece of instruction on the Amazon page that seems quite important. Unfortunately, I have no idea what it means, and there's nothing anywhere to help me understand it: "Hair Curling Iron 2 in 1: Unlocking the barrel for deep wavy curls and locking the barrel for big curls on long hair." Also: "Lock the iron for Big Curls: Wrap a hair section for seconds, then repeat it with all your hairs." I'd love to know how to do this.
-Not a con really, but just FYI for American users: The temperature is in celsius.

The product is well-designed as hair tools go, and the price is quite reasonable. The instructions are lacking, and I find the advertising to be a bit misleading. I will still experiment with the crimper, and I will continue to look up crimping tutorial videos in hopes that I can get the big, deep waves advertised.


2nd UPDATE: I also purchased unscented and here is my review:

I’ve used the citrus scented version of this and love it. So I decided to try unscented.

First thing I notice is that there is literally no scent as advertised. The product is a bit thick. It goes on like paste on and stays on. At first I was putting on multiple swipes like my normal deodorant and it was getting very goopy and stuck in between the creases of my under arms. Then I discovered I only needed to do one or two swipes to get it to work.

I have issues with body odor if I do not wear deodorant, and one or two swipes of the stuff and I have no body odor at all. My under arms smell like nothing. I also have no wetness in my armpits. I tested the transferability on a dark piece of material in two ways. The first was by taking a cotton navy blue T-shirt and literally rubbing my armpit with it, right after application and of course some of the deodorant transferred and could be slightly seen on the dark material. The other was to just push the shirt into my armpit and nothing transferred as can be seen in the picture. The other pic is my armpit right after two swipes.

1st Update: I’m updating from my original review below. I’ve discovered through research that my methylated B vitamins were causing my terrible and unrelenting body odor.  I’m off methylated vitamins (I tried two different types that resulted in the same issue) and now I have regular issues and this deodorant works perfectly!!  It smells fresh, hasn’t rubbed off on my clothes and works all day keeping me from smelling. It works!!!!

Original review: Item comes in an unbleached box. First thing I notice is how fresh and natural and the citrus scent is. The product is a bit thick. It goes like paste on and stays on.  My husband used it and said even after scrubbing in the shower he still felt like the deodorant was on and working after. It does accumulate in the creases of my armpit, but I didn’t mind.

I have to admit, I have an issue with under arm odor. I use two different types of soaps, including antibacterial soap  and have been using men’s deodorant. All of those precautions and I still have an issue with smelling badly. So I was not feeling very hopeful to try this product... being all natural.  While It did not solve my under arm smell issue, I did not smell any worse than I normally do with the men’s deodorant, and this is all natural and smells so much better. I’m pleasantly surprised.


I ordered this dark brown Eyebrow Stamping Kit to see if it would be any better than using the standard eyebrow pencil.  Now, granted I have barely any eyebrows due to hypothyroidism, so finding something that looks natural is key.  I love this little kit.  It comes in a very handy little plastic zip lock bag which includes, the brow powder, 24 eyebrow stencils, and 4 eyebrow/eyelash brushes.  It was a bit difficult sorting through all 24 stencils but I narrowed it down to 4 initially, then down from there to 3, then 2, then 1.  On my right eyebrow(your left in the 4th pic), I did my eyebrow with the standard eyebrow pencil how I usually shape it.  I thought by doing one to compare to, it might make it easier to find the closest shape to what I do.  After finally selecting the stencil I was going to use, it was easy to peel it off the paper and apply to my skin/eyebrow.  I may have stretched it a little, I am not sure.  The brow powder applicator doesn't twist or push up.  It just has powder in the tip automatically.  Oh, I forgot to mention that on the back of the stencil box, there are instructions.  So, I kind of dabbed the brow powder on, but I do think it helps if you have eyebrow hairs for it to cling to in the first place!  I do at the start, but my ends are gone!  The brow powder is a bit loose and a small amount fell over the sink.  I then peeled the stencil off(was easy and didn't hurt).  I show the immediate results in pic 7.  In my opinion, it was a bit thick(I'm more "old school" and like my eyebrows thin), so I took a wet tissue and wiped a bit away and made it more narrow.  I also used one of the eyebrow/eyelash brushes to feather it out a little.  Then my final results are in pic 8.  I would say NOT BAD.  From far away it does look more natural than the pencil shaped one which is thinner and more precise.  Natural brows are not like that!  I will say though, it is not exactly "water proof".  Sure, if some raindrops got on it, it wouldn't immediately take it off, but it was easy to remove with a wet tissue and soap.  I think with both brows the same, I could get used to using this kit.  I am not sure how long the brow powder will last in the tube, but having the eyebrow stencils is handy and quick.  For the price, I would definitely recommend it!


I had one of these when I was a kid, and I LOVED it, but at some point I got rid of it, and I really wish I hadn't. This "Hairigami" or whatever you want to call it is AWESOME. I have long hair that doesn't hold a curl well, but after I put my hair up in this for several hours, my hair comes out almost perfectly curled in a really natural-looking way. It does take some practice to get it right every time, but once you know how to do it, it's super quick and easy. I took some pictures to show my friends the steps, so I figured I'd include them here too (sorry for the quality--taking pictures of the back of your head isn't easy!).

STEP 1: Place your hair between the two arms (I don't know if that's the technical term, but that's what we'll call it here). I took these pics after I'd already had my hair up in this thing for a couple hours, so that's why my hair is already curly (my hair is very straight and thick)

STEP 2: Drag the Hairigami down a little over halfway down your hair (I tried to roll it up from the bottom of my hair the first time, and since my hair is slightly layered that was impossible to do. Also my arms aren't long enough to do that comfortably). Then, roll up until the Hairigami is snug against your head. (Note -- roll UP, do not roll under, it doesn't work if you roll under, or at least it didn't for me)

STEP 3: Snap the Hairigami (which is basically just 2 cloth-covered snap bracelets) so that it curls into a bun. This is a great hairstyle for work, or anything really, so if you want to just leave your hair in this bun, you may need to gently spread your hair out so that the entire Hairigami is evenly covered. **NOTE: As a former dancer, I would exercise caution when using this for dancing. While it may feel very secure, the bun WILL NOT hold up well if you're doing lots of turns. It may work great for younger dancers who are not doing so many turns, but even then that's iffy. If using it for dance class, TEST IT FIRST to make sure your bun isn't going to unravel in the middle of class!**

STEP 4: After a few hours (that depends on your hair -- I only waited about 3 hours and my hair came out super nice and curly, but everyone's hair is going to be different), unroll the Hairigami and see how nice and curly your hair is!

Bottom line: this thing is great for making buns, and great to help curl your hair too. It seems like a weird invention, but it's actually great!


I was disappointed when they arrived because the color was significantly darker than what is shown on the product page. Rather than golden blond and bleached blonde it was more like a mostly dark blond/light brown (with a reddish cast) with a little bit of bleached blond thrown in.

But I decided to work with it. I colored it lighter which ended up bringing out the red (not a good thing with my coloring), so I used a toner, and finally got to a point where they would blend in with my existing (and VERY spendy) extensions.

Although I don't look forward to spending $300 each time I have my existing extensions re-tightened and refreshed, it's a necessary evil and I'm not willing to go back to my thinning hair (radiation therapy, no thyroid, menopause and weight loss made me worry I'd wake up one morning looking like Jean Luc Picard.) But as the Covid months wore on, I found that an unanticipated benefit was that doing your own salon treatments at home saves a hella lot of money.

Fortunately, my husband was watching the first time I had my extensions installed. As I faced not being able to get them refreshed during lockdown, he suggested that I let him try removing the hangers-on and reinstalling the new ones. I was doubtful but fresh out of alternatives.

After watching every extensions installation video on youtube, he gave it a try. With some of my original extensions biting the dust during removal or the falling-out process, I needed a few extra to bolster the thickness, thus my purchase of these extensions.

PROS:
- Cheap. A fraction of the cost that I spent at my high end salon (which was over $1000 with initial installation). So, you can hardly argue with the cost.
- Once I got the color right, they seem to behave and feel the same as my existing pricey extensions.
- Shipped quickly.

CONS:
- Thinnish near the ends. Thickness peters out more than it should.
- Color significantly different from the thumbnail on the product page. (Probably less of a problem if you're not trying to match them to existing extensions and are not super picky about color.)
- Cheap enough to buy several and get a very thick mane o' hair.

WOULD I RECOMMEND?
Yes. With the caveat about color.

LONG STORY SHORT: I doubt I'll ever return to the pricey salon for extensions (unless these extensions don't stand the test of time.) Being able to buy these extensions and installation tools on Amazon, and being able to watch How To vids on youtube (and having a husband willing to do the deed) will probably save me about $2000 a year or more.


I have a lot of experience with hair extensions. Both Nano bead, and keratin tip extensions. These were by far THE WORST HAIR EXTENSIONS IVE EVER WORN! Right away I could tell the quality was off, in fact I kept wondering if they were actually synthetic. I even found several that were weighted with thick black threads that were mixed in with the “hair” and firmly glued in with the keratin. I tested their durability with heat styling which they seemed to hold up to, and against my better judgement installed 200 extensions over a period of 2 days. They were problematic from the start, tangled VERY easily, and with very thin ends. Then, about 2 weeks ago I began to notice an odd residue throughout my hair. Fast forward to yesterday morning, and after combing the tangles out of my hair with the dry extensions, I took a shower and used the same paraben free cowash “nopoo” I always use. As I wrapped my hair in my tshirt hair towel I noticed some larger than usual knots. Upon investigating these more closely, I realized that my hair had somehow become one nearly solid mass with a couple of strangely hard softball sized masses in the back and on the side. They had thumb-thick loops of hair that came from various places on my head that seemed to grow out of my head and back into my head, as there were no ends to be found that connected them to various other larger knots and each other. At first I was just kind of bemused, but 13 hours of painful picking through impossibly tight enormous knots that culminated at a single matted extension at the core , who’s binding keratin was degraded to an odd residue, pulling out many other decaying hair extensions and quite a bit of my own hair, amusement was not the emotion I was feeling. Now I’m left with patchy extensions that are still trying to tangle up despite the detangler saturating them and a ravaged scalp. This was the third time i had washed them. My natural hair is in the beginning of its recovery from the treatment required for an illness, and because of that same illness I have been in quarantine since March and unable to work and have very limited funds to spend on another set of full head hair extensions. Which is not ideal.<br />Take my word for it, there are so many other brands of human hair nano bead extensions that cost around the same to be found on Amazon that there is absolutely no benefit to be had in choosing these.


I am speaking on my brother's behalf, he has told me that this gel is by far one of his personal favorites among other gels he has used in his past.
Unlike many other gels, this one holds up really well without a "stiff" feeling.

The bottle is a very generous size and the design is professional and really stands out.
I love what SV has to offer, in terms to Men Hair Care and other.

I have had the opportunity to review a good amount of SV products and not a single one has ever let me down.
This one is no exception.

The gel is not too sticky nor is it too watery, and it's just the right amount of "hold" for the hair without being too gloppy or stiff.
You can easily put your fingers through your hair when you have this product on, unlike most commercial brands I've seen.
The lid is a good spout that allows for the perfect amount every time you squeeze.

The smell is really good, for a hair gel.
Most gels I've smelt really smell plasticy or just overall synthetic, this one has a nice pleasant scent.
The scent is very light and fades within seconds of application, though.

I have used a bit myself in my own hair and it works well for me, as well.
The scent isn't overly masculine, which is good!
So as a female, I am pretty sure I can be so bold to state that this works well for me, too.

Overall, a wonderful product for such an amazing price!
5/5

-The following rating comes from:
1 star- Packaging. (Is the item packaged well?)
1 star- Quality & Materials. (Is the item made well?)
1 star- Functions & Usability. (Does the item work well?)
1 star- Construction & Design. (Does the item look good?)
1 star- Quality Strength & Weight. (Does the item feel good?)

-How I review:
Based on those 5 mentions above, I take everything into consideration before posting a final review.
Also, I use mere common sense when it comes to rating. Is the product worth this amount of stars? Is it not? What would I improve?
Is the negative I dislike, if any at all, something that is an error in construction & design or is it something the company couldn't possibly control?
And, if all else fails, can I do something to alternate or change the ability of this negative?
All this and more is considered before I post.

I do a lot of shopping on Amazon, so I decided to take the liberty to post reviews on items I think deserve it.
Because I want people who are genuinely interested to know more about the product before they commit.
These are my own opinions, I am doing this review merely for the sake of reviewing and expressing my freedom to review.
Thank you!


I just got this wig delivered today and literally everything was great about it except one thing… it’s half the size i ordered. the longest it reaches stretched is just slightly beyond 12 inches (see the pic) and i ordered 24! i don’t know if this is an error with the distribution warehouse or the manufacturer, because i didn’t see anyone else in the reviews with this issue.

at first i was confused thinking i ordered a 12 or 14 inch by mistake but then noticed that the manufacturer bag it’s in and the amazon sticker both say 24 inches, and checked my order and the description and the price matched the 24 inch as well. plus a 12 or 14 inch option isn’t even available right now! so i know i purchased the correct length.

i’m super disappointed because my birthday is this weekend (the day before halloween) and i had planned to use this wig for both days’ celebration (and again in the future). obviously that plan is out the window and i’m getting ready as i type this to go to the wig store and pray they have a similar one for my look! either way it’s gonna be way more expensive than this one which sucks. i already paid my hairdresser a deposit for the wig install tomorrow so i cannot wait for a new one to come in the mail.

this bad mistake aside, i will say everything else about the unit is as described, the hair is natural and soft, has a nice natural curl to it and no odor, it is a really natural looking piece that would probably look great once washed and styled. the hairline is pre-plucked with baby hairs as advertised so you could probably wear it without too much customization. the knots are small and more natural looking. the lace is not true transparent lace but very light like the other reviews have mentioned, and of good quality, it is 360 degree lace with combs inside so it probably fits well too ( i didn’t bother trying it on since im returning but it looks more secure than others i’ve bought in the past ). the wefts are sewn in well and gives the look of naturally thick hair without being too voluminous and wiggy. it does seem prone to shedding though so that’s a downside. if i didn’t need it by saturday and my install appointment tomorrow i would maybe have replaced instead of returned because it looks to be a good quality wig. but this is a huge mistake that i can’t overlook if i’m paying $300.