shagtownlady
Member Since: March 22, 2009Reviews
TIGI Your Highness Nourishing Conditioner
This is a great product, as well as the shampoo. I have been using both, and noticed great results immediately! My hair is thick already, but it gives me great volume, softness, shine and a luxurious scent as well. This conditioner is great in every... +
This is a great product, as well as the shampoo. I have been using both, and noticed great results immediately! My hair is thick already, but it gives me great volume, softness, shine and a luxurious scent as well.
This conditioner is great in every way EXCEPT that I find the texture could be a bit better. It isn't as thick as other conditioners I've used, so it can be harder to work through especially with long hair.
The packaging is good stuff too - having a pump on the bottle makes the product just more convenient and easy to use.
All in all I definitely recommend Your Highness Nourishing Conditoner, as well as the shampoo.
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TIGI Catwalk Your Highness Elevating Shampoo
This was in my Christmas stocking this year, as well as the conditioner! Definitely a good product in my opinion: -the first thing I noticed was the scent (that's always important to me!). Your Highness is supposed to have Lavender, Jasmine... +
This was in my Christmas stocking this year, as well as the conditioner!
Definitely a good product in my opinion:
-the first thing I noticed was the scent (that's always important to me!). Your Highness is supposed to have Lavender, Jasmine, Wisteria & Violet, and it honestly smells like heaven! I love it. Such a luxurious scent, and not too strong.
-as the product claims, it really did give my hair extra volume. My hair is kind of thick to begin with, but I noticed a difference in the volume, and even after not washing it for a day.
-it cleansed really well, and the packaging is great too (the bottle has a pump, and I totally prefer that to fumbling around with a huge shampoo bottle!)
-it's sulfate-free, and I'm sure that's a good thing :P
The only complaint I have, and that I have found with another TIGI shampoo (pretty sure it was the oatmeal one), is that the texture of my hair feels a bit different after washing it, and it's harder to brush through while it's still wet. Aside from that, I really like this product (especially the SCENT!)
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Garnier HerbaShine Hair Colour
Thanks to ChickAdvisor for hooking me up yet again with another cool product! First of all, I am reviewing shade # 530 (Medium Golden Brown). My hair is pretty much a light brown, with somewhat reddish-blonde highlights, plus it's kind of... +
Thanks to ChickAdvisor for hooking me up yet again with another cool product!
First of all, I am reviewing shade # 530 (Medium Golden Brown).
My hair is pretty much a light brown, with somewhat reddish-blonde highlights, plus it's kind of thick. I chose this shade because I wasn't looking for a dramatic change - just something a shade or two darker possibly. After using this product, and leaving it in for a full 10 minutes (once I had applied it all over starting with the roots), it did change my natural colour a bit but not very much. The roots (where the dye was in longest) are very close to the colour on the box and it looks nice! BUT, next time I would definitely leave this on for another 5 minutes or so like it says in the instructions, because the length of my hair looks almost the same. No biggie though, like I said I didn't want a huge change.
As for actually applying the product, I was pretty satisfied. This isn't the first time I have dyed my own hair at home, but it's been at least 4 years. To me, this product definitely didn't smell as harsh as other colours I've used. The creme was the right consistency so it spread easily without dripping all over the place. One thing I noticed is that the gloves this kit came with were a bit too 'one size fits all' - that is a good thing for the most part but I would have preferred some stretchier ones maybe because when the gloves are too big, it's hard to not get the product on your skin sometimes.
The bottle seemed a bit smaller than what I've seen in other kits, but it turned out to be exactly enough to cover all of my hair thoroughly (my hair is probably almost 20 inches long).
I was really impressed with how easily this stuff washed out of my hair, and the conditioner it comes with smelled really nice! There was probably enough conditioner for two uses, but I slathered it all on and left it for a minute. Now, after using the blow dryer, my hair feels very smooth and soft, and is super shiny.
I think I will purchase this again, but next time will definitely leave it on for a few more minutes for a richer colour. This is a really cool product, because it seems a bit gentler than permanent dyes and it just washes out after a few weeks (the box says 28 washes). I WILL have to wait and see how long until this colour fades, but unless it's gone tomorrow I think this product is definitely worth a try :)
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Burt's Bees Honey Lip Balm
How could anyone not like this? [ Unless you don't like honey.... :( ] This lip balm is smooth, goes on completely clear and smells like honey, which is delicious. It is supposed to be 100 % natural, which is always a plus. My absolute... +
How could anyone not like this? [ Unless you don't like honey.... :( ]
This lip balm is smooth, goes on completely clear and smells like honey, which is delicious. It is supposed to be 100 % natural, which is always a plus.
My absolute favourite is still the original which has peppermint but for the quality and price [and yummy scent] this product delivers just as well.
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Derma E Very Clear Problem Skin Moisturizer
I got this last week instead of another brand that I was looking for, because it seemed like a similar product with lots of good natural ingredients, BUT this product had a much more reasonable price!! (I am on a Christmas budget right now, but am... +
I got this last week instead of another brand that I was looking for, because it seemed like a similar product with lots of good natural ingredients, BUT this product had a much more reasonable price!! (I am on a Christmas budget right now, but am usually a thrifty gal anyways and if I can save a buck I'm there!)
Anyways, this product has given me exactly what I was looking for. The weather's cold now and my skin is getting dry in areas, on top of being naturally oily - Very Clear Problem Skin Moisturizer is perfect, because it nourishes so my skin isn't dry and takes care of blemishes.
It has ingredients like tea tree, lavender and willow bark which are supposed to be good for the skin, and it doesn't have alot of things like parabens and artificial colours. Because it's so natural the consistency is different than most commercial moisturizers - it doesn't blend as easily - but that doesn't bother me since it works so well. The scent is also quite strong when you put it on, (like tea tree oil) but it goes away.
The packaging says that this can be used on oily and dry skin, so that's also a plus!
Overall this moisturizer is excellent, and I will definitely look for this and other Derma E products to try again.
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HydraSense Nasal & Sinus Congestion Relief
At last I have found something that helps relieve my sinus/allergy issues without side effects. I have been hearing about hydraSense products alot lately, and they are all they're cracked up to be plus more! I know it's kinda lame but... +
At last I have found something that helps relieve my sinus/allergy issues without side effects.
I have been hearing about hydraSense products alot lately, and they are all they're cracked up to be plus more! I know it's kinda lame but I'm excited to find something that makes me feel better so quickly and efficiently :)
It is easy to use and the results are instant -it is a bit messy and probably something to do in private lol (you ARE spraying water up your nose basically, and you have to blow into a tissue to get it all out!) But if you suffer from allergies or sinus problems this is definitely something to try. There are no drug side effects and you can use it as often as needed.
I will be buying this again for sure!
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Burt's Bees Natural Anti-Blemish Solutions Purifying Daily Cleanser
Basically every time I try a Burts Bees product, I fall in love. They always contain natural ingredients and are more gentle and nourishing to your body than other brands. This facial cleanser is a good one - and don't be put off by how watery... +
Basically every time I try a Burts Bees product, I fall in love. They always contain natural ingredients and are more gentle and nourishing to your body than other brands.
This facial cleanser is a good one - and don't be put off by how watery it seems! I almost didn't buy it for that reason, but it doesn't make a difference when you use this. You don't need to use much, and it lathers up more than you would think. It cleans your skin really well and treats any acne you may have. It's very gentle but still an acne cleanser so it does strip away most of the natural oils on your face (I recommend still using a moisturizer afterwards).
The scent is barely there, and smells like citrus in my opinion, which is nice :) Now I definitely want to try the moisturizer that goes with it too.
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Honey
I agree with everyone here - natural honey is not only delicious and soothing, but also makes the perfect mask or cleanser for your skin. It definitely works wonders on my oily/combination skin. I just splash my face with warm water and then massage... +
I agree with everyone here - natural honey is not only delicious and soothing, but also makes the perfect mask or cleanser for your skin. It definitely works wonders on my oily/combination skin. I just splash my face with warm water and then massage a dab of honey all over and let it sit for a minute (sometimes a few). I rinse again with lukewarm water and get soft, clean skin WITHOUT any drying or irritation.
**If you're wearing makeup you might want to gently cleanse your face before using the honey, in my opinion it probably wouldn't dissolve foundation/mascara/etc very well**
Of course, honey is a good home remedy for colds, sore throats, etc - I mix some into whatever tea I'm drinking and it always seems to help a bit. It reminds me of being a kid too, my mum always made us pb & honey sandwiches, with honey out of those cute plastic bear bottles :P Anyways it is great stuff, however you use it.
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Soak Wash
This stuff is incredible!!!!! For washing your delicates, swimsuits, knitting, and other stuff (you have to check the website, there are apparently alot of uses!). Basically anything you need to handwash - you use a bit of this in cool water and... +
This stuff is incredible!!!!!
For washing your delicates, swimsuits, knitting, and other stuff (you have to check the website, there are apparently alot of uses!). Basically anything you need to handwash - you use a bit of this in cool water and just soak your items for 15 minutes and then wring out and they're clean and fresh again. You don't have to rinse at ALL, so it really makes handwashing a total breeze. It is gentle, effective, and comes in several different scents, which leave whatever you've soaked very lightly fragranced :)
I got three little samples of SOAK at Sears in the lingerie dept, in Celebration, Floral and Citrus. I've tried the first two and both smell so delicate, pretty and fresh - I used it to wash my bras, and they look brand new but still seem freshly washed. I just can't say enough how much I love this stuff!!
I am definitely going back to Sears soon to get a couple of full sized bottles of this, and I recommend that everyone try this!!! It even comes in unscented so you don't have to worry about your guy complaining about girly scents, or irritating anyone's nose!
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Slatkin & Co. Scented Candles
I got two of these yummy 14.5 oz candles on sale for $25, but I think they're regularaly $22. The scent is Spiced Cider - there seemed like hundreds of other scents available! And most of them were equally as tempting, but this one seemed kind... +
I got two of these yummy 14.5 oz candles on sale for $25, but I think they're regularaly $22.
The scent is Spiced Cider - there seemed like hundreds of other scents available! And most of them were equally as tempting, but this one seemed kind of classic for autumn and winter. It smells alot like spices, like cinnamon, nutmeg, etc, with a hint of warm apple. It is supposed to have a high concentration of fragrance oils, and that seems true because you can just leave the lid off (without lighting the wicks) and it will still scent the room.
There are 3 wicks, so it not only burns evenly, but looks more interesting and romantic. They're also lead-free which is important, and the wax is made from vegetables supposedly, so the ingredients seem quite good.
The packaging (a nice clear glass jar with a silver lid) and the quality of these candles make it a great buy, for yourself or as a gift - especially when these are on sale! I recommend these to everyone who likes candles, (although be careful if you are sensitive to fragrances because these smell strongly).
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