ChickAdvisor was born out of the frustration I had when planning my wedding with Alex (the other founder) in late 2004.
I am originally from Winnipeg and moved to Toronto a number of years ago. I was researching online for hair salons and spas to get my hair and makeup done for our wedding in Winnipeg, but couldn't find any reviews. Many of the salons didn't even have proper websites. I was not prepared to trust just anyone with my hair and makeup on such an important occasion, and certainly not without a good recommendation!
I complained to Alex about the lack of available information and reviews and he said, "Well why don't we just build something like that?" That casual conversation led to the launch of ChickAdvisor.com on September 2nd 2006.
In January 2017 we launched our men's community XYStuff.com and in the fall of 2017 we launched FamilyRated.com.
Hi misschickie! Thanks for the guestbook comment...my first one! My picture is actually my reaction to my face after doing a ghastly makeover on myself and my friend (we basically tried to pile on as much makeup as could fit on our faces). You can't see it in the picture b/c of poor lighting and quality, but I'm wearing TONS of incompatible makeup...haha! It was a fun night.
Thanks for establishing this site! I just finished my 5th makeup review and signed up for the product review panel! I'm excited!
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Great Website! It's the first place I come for reviews when I want to try a new product or visit a new store in Toronto! I hope you are going to organize another shopcrawl soon!! I've missed the previous ones and really want to attend:) thanks again...
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When I first saw your picture I thought it was someone who had posted Sophia Bush's (Brooke from One Tree Hill) picture as their own. You look just like her!
Im so happy to have found this site! You just cut my product investigation time in half! Im taking my time to go through all the categories and add my exp to everything Ive tryed along with whatever facts and etra info I have:)
Thanks so much and let me know if theres anything I can do to help!
Thank you so much for your advice.. I was wondering on the site and then realized you are hte founder... What an awsome deal.. I will be 27 thursday and sat over the weekend being sick annd bitter lol and thought about what I would have done if i never had kids I cannot help but laugh because you are doing it!!! New york fashion and advice colums for women was my pre mom ideal life way to go stand tall and be proud!!!!
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