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Treat your Hair to Some TLC this Winter with John Frieda

January 30th, 2012 by Denise Shively

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Dry, cold winter air can wreak havoc on your hair. With these products from John Frieda, you can help tame your mane, combat frizz, restore moisture and replenish shine so you can feel confident that your hair looks its absolute best.

John Frieda Root Awakening Shampoo & Conditioner

The Root Awakening Shampoos & Conditioners from John Frieda are infused with eucalyptus and peppermint to not only awaken your senses, but restore more “oomph” to your locks. The collection contains several different varieties, so you can choose one specifically formulated to your hair type whether you have oily strands, dry hair, normal hair, or hair that’s prone to breakage.

($6.49/each, Drugstore.com)

Frizz-Ease Hair Serum Original Formula

The cult-favorite product that started it all, Frizz-Ease Hair Serum (Original Formula) works to help tame split ends, smooth flyaways, combat frizz and impart a gloriously glossy shine. Just a little dab will do, and daily use even helps prevent future frizz!

($8.99, Drugstore.com)

With these John Frieda products in your arsenal, your hair won’t be wrecked by dry winter air.



Combat the Cold with These Great Products for Skin and Hair

January 29th, 2012 by Denise Shively

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The cold weather can wreak havoc on our skin and hair. Luckily, the great products featured below will help protect you from the elements while restoring moisture from head to toe.

Hair

Davines NaturalTech Nourishing Vegetarian Miracle Conditioner will help replenish moisture to even the most dry, brittle hair, with a combination of Rice, Acai, and Passiflora oils.

($30, davines.com)

 

 

Face

Clark’s Botanicals Intense Radiance Mask is formulated with four powerful ingredients designed to boost radiance, increase collagen production and transform even the dullest skin into smooth, bright skin.

($72, clarksbotanicals.com)

 

 

Body

Atopalm Moisturizing Body Lotion is perfect for sensitive or eczema-prone skin, and combines Vitamin E, olive and grape seed oils for visibly luminous, hydrated skin.

($30, atopalm.com)

 

 

Hands

Atopalm Moisturizing Hand Treatment delivers lasting results, and combines powerful antioxidants to promote younger-looking, softer hands.

($18, atopalm.com)

 

 

Feet

Atopalm Moisturizing Heel & Foot Balm will soften and moisturize feet and heels within 5 to 10 days of continuous use. Plus, you’ll instantly feel the moisture sinking in the moment you use it!

($18, atopalm.com)

 

 



Get the High Bun Hairstyles just like Celebs Love!

December 21st, 2011 by Amanda Davis

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The Bun is back, and it is back in a big way. There are many different versions of the bun, tight, loose, twisted, puffed out, simple and the list goes on. One of the more popular hairstyles these days is a high bun placed on the crown of the head. Check out some of our favorite versions from some pretty celebs.

Do you want to try this look yourself? It really is simple to achieve and you’ll look glam without too much trouble!

Here are some tips to get this look:

  • When your hair is wet, apply a smoothing product (we recommend John Frieda Frizz-Ease Straight Fixation Smoothing Creme, $5.50 ) and let your hair air dry.
  • If you don’t have time for air dry, blow dry your hair smooth. You don’t need a straightener or curling iron.
  • Once your hair is dry, secure your hair into a tight pony and be sure to place it on the crown of your head. Make sure you brush in all the loose hairs so you get a smooth look.
  • Once in the ponytail, add a bit of  the smoothing product for some shine and to remove any flyaways.
  • Now simply take your ponytail and wrap into a circle until you have a little of your pony left and pin secure into place. Once you have the desired look, spray your hair to keep it in place (we love  Aussie Sun touched Hi Hold + Hi Shine Hair Spray).



John Frieda® Precision Foam Colour Review

December 15th, 2011 by Amanda Davis

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We are always excited when John Frieda comes up with something new and exciting for our locks.  We are avid users of the Frizz-Ease line of products so are always pretty eager to try the next best thing… enter the John Frieda® Precision Foam Hair Color. Yes, before you ask, I will tell you that I DO color my hair at home #1 because I have a light blonde shade of hair that is easy to maintain and #2 I have become pretty expert at it, without ruining the quality of my hair. Before I was given the opportunity to try John Frieda® Precision Foam hair color, I had pretty much been set it my ways with a run of the mill bottle color and shade… until I met this product in Extra Light Beige Blond.

Even Michelle Tractenberg does her own at home color!

My first immediate thought when opening the package was that it was a little higher scale than what I am used to with my at home color. From the applicator gloves to actual directions, everything was a step above the rest in terms of quality. If you color your hair at home, you know the importance of gloves that don’t slide off your hands. The directions were easy enough to follow and while I was skeptical about the “foam” part of it being able to color my little longer than shoulder length hair, that foam pump kept on pumping in order to provide FULL coverage of my hair. In addition to the foam being easy to apply, there was no drippage and my hair sat in a pile on my head while I let the color do it’s thing. The fact that there was little odor at all was a welcomed change from the chemical scent that I am used to when coloring my hair at home. So was I happy with the color when I rinsed? Absolutely, my color was spot on. The color was crisp and full bodied. My hair did not seem to sustain any damage from the color and the conditioner I received has been far superior to my previous brand. I was not expecting to like this product as much as I do… and I am definitely planning to use it again in the future.

*This product was provided to us free of charge for review. Our opinions are our own and we are completely and 100% honest with you guys!



Madre Labs Natural Hair Care, Skin Care & More

December 5th, 2011 by The Fashionable Housewife

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Madre Labs is all about quality products that help make your life better. They want to help you have a vibrant and healthy life and they have a line of unique products to help you do just that.

I had the pleasure of getting to review a few of their exceptional products including their Balancing Shampoo and Conditioner formulated for “Normal Hair”, their Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner for Dry/Damaged Hair, their Moisturizing Body Wash and Leave-In Conditioner as well as their Body Lotion and Hand Cream.

 

pH Balanced – Eco-Friendly Packaging – Made in U.S.A.
Made with Biodegradable Ingredients and Contains NO No-No’s

Shampoo & Conditioners

I used both the Balancing System and the Moisturizing System and was very happy with the results of both. I think the Balancing System worked best for my husband and 4 year old and the Moisturizing System worked best for my thick, frizzy hair. Both sets smelled great although I think I preferred the scent of the Balancing System.

Both shampoos cleansed my hair thoroughly but gently. The Balancing Conditioner gave me soft and gentle conditioning that didn’t feel waxy or weight my hair down. Worked great for my 4 year old and husband who both have thin, wavy hair that needs volume. I preferred the Moisturizing Conditioner as it made my hair silkier, shiny and less frizzy than the Balancing Moisturizer.

Knowing that both sets have exceptional ingredients, made me feel great about using them. I would highly recommend them for anyone wanting to get away from mainstream hair care and harmful ingredients, but who doesn’t want to compromise on results and quality.

Hair & Body Care

The Moisturizing Body Wash was probably my favorite product from the Madre Labs products I was sent to review. The bottle is almost empty! Everyone in my house LOVES it. This body wash is unique in that it doesn’t contain any sulfates or soap. It’s a gentle, very lightly fragranced, soap-free Body Wash that produces luxurious lather without using harsh surfactants that dry our your skin. Argan nut oil, which is high in vitamin E and rich in essential fatty acids, will help your skin feel silky smooth. In addition, the Rosemary Mint scent will make you want to stay in the shower all day. It contains a proprietary blend of superfruits (açaí, goji, pomegranate and seabuckthorn) that help protect your delicate skin from oxidative and environmental damage.

My least favorite product was the Leave-In Conditioner. Not because it’s not a great product but because the scent was just a little too much for me. It’s very strong scented and it seems to linger in the air, so if you don’t spritz and run, it’s a little heavy for the lungs to take! As far as performance is concerned, it’s not really necessary because their conditioners work great and I really didn’t feel the need for additional conditioning. It was good as a detangler for my 4 year old’s hair though.

 

Hand & Body Cream

They offer a nice big bottle of Hand & Body Lotion that soaks into the skin fast, leaves it soft and it’s unscented! I felt good using it on my whole family.

My husband’s favorite product is the Unscented Hand Cream. It comes in a convenient sized tube so you can take it with you and it delivers fast and adequate moisture to dry hands. An essential for winter!

Madre Labs Mission
To create truly innovative and unique formulations of the highest quality, assisting our health-minded customers in supporting their well-being — both inside and out, by offering finished products that WE OURSELVES want to use.

At Madre Labs, we strive to use only the finest natural ingredients deemed acceptable by our discriminating customers, as well as our peers in the natural products industry. We like to refer to our formulations as “Performance Natural” which simply means that our products are formulated to be highly functional and effective, using both natural and naturally-derived ingredients in a manner that is safe and beneficial to the health and beauty of your skin, hair and body.

You can purchase Madre Labs products at iHerb.com and you can find more info about their products on their website at madrelabs.com.

Overall, I definitely recommend Madre Labs products and I am excited to partner with them to offer our readers a chance to win their products! Check out Madre Labs in Day 7 in our 12 Days of Giveaways!

From December 7th to December 21st, you can enter for a chance to win an awesome collection from Madre Labs!

* The product for this review was provided to us free of charge for the purpose of product testing. This does not effect our opinion of the products in any way. We only write about products we personally like and use, regardless of how they were acquired.



Product Review: Amika Swarovski Ceramic Styler

November 8th, 2011 by Denise Shively

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I was given the opportunity to try Amika’s Swarovski Ceramic Styler, and was excited to review this styling tool for you guys. Keep reading after the break for my 100% honest opinions.

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WEN Fall Ginger Pumpkin Cleansing Conditioner Review

October 26th, 2011 by The Fashionable Housewife

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Chaz Dean has just release a brand new WEN product, Fall Ginger Pumpkin Cleansing Conditioner.

This is a limited edition product, only available until November and will give you the same healthy, lustrous locks you’ve come to expect from WEN.

This stuff is aaaaamazing!!!!!!! I love anything pumpkin flavored and this is no exception. The spiciness of the ginger complimented but the sweetness of the pumpkin… all mixed with the same luxurious formula that makes me never want to use anything else in the shower ever again.

The Cons…

    1. I wish it didn’t wish it cost so much.

    2. I wish it came in a much bigger bottle.

WHY? Because I’m seriously addicted to this stuff. It’s amazing. And believe me, being The Fashionable Housewife, I get to try a LOT of shampoo and conditioners and all kinds of other hair products. This is the MOST sensational hair cleansing product I have ever tried. It makes my hair look great! Silky, smooth, shiny and

If it was a little more affordable and came in a bigger bottle, I would be getting this stuff in bulk and stocking up for the next few years!

RETAIL: $32.00 for 16oz

Buy it on ChazDean.com or for a limited time you can buy it on QVC.com (search for “Wen Pumpkin”) for only $25!! Get it while it’s still on sale!!!!



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