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Want Smooth Silky Hair?

I really don’t like my hair. It’s naturally wavy, but not wavy enough to actually look good, so it’s just looks sort of bent and poofy. So to make my hair look good, I use to get it straightened every half a year or so for about 2 years. On top of that, I used to dye my hair with those hair dyes you buy in CVS. Obviously, you can imagine the state of my hair after all that straightening and dying and what-not. So the more damaged and weird it gets, the more I straighten it, which just leads to a vicious cycle of crappy and crappier hair. Of course I tried all the creams and conditioners and oils out there, but none of them did half of what they claimed to do.

The one day, I found in my boyfriend’s bathroom a bottle of Garnier Fructis Anti-Frizz Serum, which I found strange because guys don’t usually use things like these. Then he told me it was Steve’s, which explains everything, but since he wasn’t going back to get it anytime soon, I could use it. I did, and oh my goodness, my hair became amazingly soft and sleek, even after I used my straightening iron. I couldn’t stop touching my hair afterwards because it was just too soft! My boyfriend thought I was crazy until he touched my hair, and then you just saw the two of us standing there grinning like idiots while stroking my hair. Since then, I affectionately called the product the “Steve Thingy” and after my friend tried it, she demanded one for Christmas because it was just too good. “No wonder Steve looks so pretty all the time!” she said The only complain I have for this product is that it makes my hair oil easily. I wouldn’t recommend using too much of this if your hair is normal/oily. Also, I recommend only applying it to your the mid section of your hair and below unless you want your head to look like someone fried an egg over it.

Along with the amazing Garnier Fructis Anti-Frizz Serum, I also found two products that compliment it well. The Garnier Fructis Style Sleek & Shine Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk can be considered a less oily and strong version of the serum. When used alone on my hair, it’s not as effective, but it still works a lot better than many other leave-in conditioners. It slightly smooths out your hair, controls the frizz, and leaves your hair with a pleasant smell. For me, I prefer to use the serum when my hair is damp and the smoothing milk when my hair is dry. I also use the milk after I straighten my hair to control the frizz and give it some shine. For people with normal/oily hair, the Garnier Fructis Style Sleek & Shine Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk will probably work better than the serum, just because it’s a lot less oily, but it still gets the job done.

The last product of this amazing set is the Garnier Fructis Style Brilliantine Shine Glossing Spray. I’ve only used this one a couple times because I kept forgetting to take it back to my dorm when I was home on the weekends, but for the few times I used it, it has proven itself worthy. I like to use this right before I straighten my hair because one, it protects my hair from the heat, and two, it does leave my hair nice and shiny afterwards. As a matter of fact, it’s a lot more effective, not to mention inexpensive, than the sprays that Sephora sells. I have both, and the one from Sephora was absolute poo. It didn’t do anything besides make my hair smell funny while I was straightening it. The Garnier Fructis Style Brilliantine Shine Glossing Spray didn’t do that, but it did leave my hair sleek like it promised. However, I find that when I spray it before I use my iron, it makes my hair sort of clumpy (due to the wetness?) which makes it harder for me to straighten. So sometimes I prefer to use this product last, just to give my hair some extra sheen. But honestly, This spray can be considered optional. I use it when I have time, but if not, I use the serum and the smoothing milk and my hair still looks gorgeous.

So what about the Garnier Fructis Sleek-and-Shine shampoo and conditioner? I’ve used those too, but in all honesty, they’re just like all other shampoos and conditioners. If you want to build up the scent, then by all means use it, but if not, then I recommend getting some other ones. There are definitely better shampoos and conditioners out there (I use Tresemme). But the above three products I mentioned today, especially the first two, are must-haves for those with dry and damaged hair like me. Even if you have healthy hair, you still have nothing to lose and everything to gain from these products. Happy shopping!

14 Comments » | Saturday, May 24th, 2008

Nars Orgasm

I’m sure many of the ladies out there have all heard the hype about the Nars Blush: Orgasm, but are skeptic about it. That was the case for me at first, too, because really, just how different can one blush get from the next? But after hearing and reading countless “OMGZ THIS BLUSH IS AMAZING” statements and seeing my roommate fawn over hers, I decided it was time I gave it a try. And oh my God, this blush is amazing. Even my boyfriend, a dummy when it comes to makeup, could notice a difference. A GOOD difference. It gave my cheeks a healthy and natural glow with just a hint of shimmer; perfect for daily wear all year long. Unlike cheaper products, a little of Nars goes a long way. Pity it didn’t come with a brush.

At $25, this pretty little thing doesn’t come cheap. However, according to Bellasugar, Revlon makes one that’s 90% identical for 1/3 the price. But don’t undermine the prowess of Nars. The blush was such a hit that they’ve now come out with all over color stick, lip gloss, and lip gloss + nail polish gift set. Yeah, it’s that awesome.

On a more general note, I’ve updated the Make Money Online page, so please check that out! Also, I’m looking for link exchanges, so if you’re interesting, have an interesting blog, and/or share common interests with me, I’d love to hear from you!

3 Comments » | Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

Aspirin Mask

I finally finished my new theme for wordpress. I actually enjoyed making the header image, but coding it was INSANE. The dang thing is so complicated, and in the end, I just did whatever and uploaded it. Looks alright, but it could have been better. I was never much of a patient person.

I’ll be working on the pages soon, and will be adding articles as time goes on. I do have a beauty related one that I found on MakeupAlley. It’s about aspirin mask/scrub, and I will definitely give it a try when our house stocks up on aspirin.

Ingredients: 2 aspirin; water

Directions: Take two aspirin (it doesn’t matter which kind/brand) and place them in the cap of the aspirin bottle. Apply ONE drop of water onto each tablet and let sit for a minute. By touching them with your finger, you will notice that they will crumble into a gritty powder. Scoop up some of the “powder” onto your finger and rub it onto your face. Continue until you have used up all of the aspirin powder. Let sit on your face for ten minutes, then wash off with water in small, circular motions.

Review: It felt grainy and was hard to apply. The amount wasn’t nearly enough for my face, or maybe I just have too much area to cover (fat face? lol). Either way, it didn’t feel pleasant at all while it sat there. I washed it off after 10 minutes, and I noticed nothing special. My face still felt the same, except maybe a tad smoother since the graininess of the mask worked somewhat like a scrub. Cheap? Yes. Effective? No, not really. Worth it? You decide.

No Comments » | Saturday, July 15th, 2006

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