Hair Shadz & Sun Shadz by Monimay, Inc. Review

First of all, let me say that I was very skeptical of this product.  I didn't think it would be something I would enjoy, like, or want to use. After all, who ever heard of using a powder on your hair? I was glad that my mom got to be the guinea pig, and if you keep reading, I think you may find how pleasantly surprised I was.



Hair Shadz®  is a revolutionary, multitasking product.  This is not a typical hair dye (as I thought it was).  Its capabilities far exceed this function.  Hair Shadz® is perfect for root blending, dry shampoo, and sun protection.  Have you ever had your scalp burn right where your hair parts?  I know I have, and it is very painful.  I don't always wear a hat, so I was pretty happy to discover that this product protects your scalp against skin cancer along with the other two functions.

The color that came was dark brown, and my mom is the one with brown hair in this family.  She no longer dyes her hair, but she agreed to let me try it.  I was glad that the website had a video to help me figure out how to use the item because I was unable to figure it out.  Once you understand the process, it only takes a matter of minutes.

This is my mom's hair before the Hair Shadz.  You can see the part in her hair and her unprotected scalp.

Until I saw the comparison, I was not terribly convinced!  Can you believe this is the same spot?  Amazing!  Her scalp is now protected.  And the color is absolutely perfect.

I told my mom that I would like to try this in my hair color.  During the summer, I tend to be out and about.  I remember to put sunscreen on my body and face, but sunscreen is not fun to put on my scalp.  This would be the ideal thing to use--it is SPF 15.  I know that for prolonged exposure, I would still need a hat, but this would be perfect for just being out and about.  I think it would be perfect as a dry shampoo as well.  I do tend to put a lot of "goop" on my hair, but I don't wash my hair every day.  While I don't need a "root touch up," the other functions more than make this worthwhile.

So this is definitely a winner for me.  I hope it will be for you as well.  Be sure to check out this amazing company via facebook as well!
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NAAT Brazilian Keratin Hair Care Products Review

I am quite pleased to tell you about a wonderful company that makes high-quality hair products.  Introducing
NAAT Brazilian Keratin hair collection by nuNAAT..  Its unique ingredients both  restore and intensify the hair's nutritional balance. Their signature Green Keratin formula stays in your hair longer and doesn't rinse out easily.  I got to review the following products:

• NAAT Brazilian Keratin Daily Care Shampoo
• NAAT Brazilian Keratin Daily Care Conditioner
• NAAT Brazilian Keratin Intensive Hair Mask
• NAAT Brazilian Keratin Liquid Keratin Leave-In Reconstructor
• NAAT Brazilian Keratin Serum Ultra Shine

First of all, I decided that in order to try these magnificent products, I wanted my hair to be as "yucky" as possible.  I used two days worth of heavy hair gel and hair spray.  I figured that the more "goop" in the hair, the better I could see how well it works.

I have a before and after picture of my hair, so here goes.

That is my "nasty" head of hair.  While it may not look too bad, trust me!  It was very noisy and dirty.  Every time I moved it, it made noise, and it didn't like to move very well.  It felt horrible.

I think you can see the difference.  This is after using the shampoo, conditioner, and serum.  I was impressed with all the products.  They cleaned well, and I can't remember the last time my hair had felt so clean and soft!  And it was indeed lasting.  I also enjoyed using the hair dryer with the serum as it said.  It's always nice to use products that actually use the hair dryer to their benefit.  My hair was so easy to style after using these.

I also wanted to make sure I had a chance to use the reconstructor.

I love the way my hair turned out!  I had been using the shampoo and conditioner for a little while, and then I tried the recontructor.  Again, I used the hair dryer with this product, and wow!

I finally did get a chance to try the Hair Mask.  I used it just before I took a shower, and i did not cover my hair like it said.  I just made sure that I didn't rub up against anything.  I rinsed it out, and although it certainly made my hair feel nice and soft, I didn't notice any major differences.  What I mean is that I have been using the other products, and my hair is now in really good shape.  It comes to mind that this should probably be the first thing you use when you start using this line of products.  If you have styled your hair a lot, and it is severely damaged, this is the perfect thing to restore your hair.  I am going to save it for when my hair is in really bad shape.

What I like to do is compare with my normal products when I am using something new.  So that is what I did.  I tried a couple different things I had been using previously, but my results were not (and are not) as good as this.  In fact, my poor hair was not nearly as soft and clean-feeling as when I used the nuNAAT products.  I thought I found good stuff before, but this seems to be even better!

I searched out their site to see where I can buy their products, and I was quite pleased to see a variety of choices.  For me, the online retailers are the best bet for me, and the prices are pretty good.  If interested, be sure to check out this part of the site.

And be sure to follow them via social media for the latest deals and news.
https://www.facebook.com/nunaat
https://twitter.com/nunaat
http://www.youtube.com/user/NunaatBeauty

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Batiste Dry Shampoo Review

Okay, let me be honest with you.  I do not shampoo my hair every day.  In fact, I usually wash my hair 2-3 times a week.  I find it does just fine on that schedule, and it makes my life easier.  I started doing that when my hair was long, and even with my short hair, I prefer washing my hair as little as possible.

A couple years ago, I heard about dry shampoo.  I tried some, and I was pretty happy with the results, but I decided to come up with a cheaper alternative.  I was not happy with the alternative--at least not completely happy--but I did not see the point of investing in a dry shampoo that really did not deliver.

Enter Batiste Dry Shampoo.  I was sent a full size bottle of Batiste Dry Shampoo Blush Fragrance, and if you can love a dry shampoo, I love it!  I work out at least 3 times a week, and I sweat big time.  My hair is normally dripping with sweat, and as you can imagine, it is not fun to walk around with damp hair.  Especially when it is damp with sweat!

I sprayed the dry shampoo on my hair, and immediately, my hair looked nice and clean!  And the smell was nice as well.  Not only that, but as I let it dry a little, I was able to style it with ease.  I actually wondered what the difference was between this dry shampoo and other brands, and I was intrigued by what I found.  Most brands use cornstarch, but not Batiste!  They use rice starch, so it weighs less on your hair.  And I can tell you that is true!  I think I have found a fantastic product that I plan to use as needed in the years to come.

If you check out their entire line of products, you will discover that they have various kinds of Batiste dry shampoo--for every hair color and style!  So you are sure to find something that will work.  What could be better than going to work out, coming home, spraying this in your hair, and going on a date (without actually washing your hair!)?

I encourage you to check out this company on facebook and twitter.  I promise you'll be glad you did!
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Malibu Blondes Natural Wellness Treatment Review

I have naturally blonde hair (yes, I've heard the blonde jokes all my life, but amazingly, those who really know me don't think the jokes stick), and I am always looking for products that will enhance my hair.  My hair is thick and short now (used to be long), and I have tried everything from highlights to hair color to other kinds of "blonde shampoos."

I was sent a packet of Malibu Blondes Natural Wellness Treatment for my review, and I was pleased to try it. It is safe for natural and non-natural blondes, and it claims to enhance and protect the blonde you already have.  It restores your hair, and it protects it.  Those things are important to me because we have very hard water in this house, so I was curious to see how well this would work.

The packet itself is dry, and it is to be used in the shower.  You rub it between your wet palms, and then you work it through your hair.  This is exactly what I did, and I left it on the maximum time--5 minutes.  After rinsing it out and styling it, I have to admit I did not see any big difference.  However, let it be noted that I had used their hard water treatment only a week or so ago.  I think I would be hard pressed to see any major differences.  I do know that it kept my hair soft and shiny, and I am sure that regular use would keep it that way.  This can be used as often as the user would like, and it is also an eco-friendly product.  They also have a whole line of :"blonde" products, so be sure to check them out!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

ProDesign Hard Hold Gel Review

Hair Care USA is full-service, licensed salon that is able to meet the beauty needs of all your family members.  Their website was created to be an extension of their physical salon, and they even offer online consultation.  You can trust that the advice and expertise you receive from this company will be thorough and accurate.

I was pretty excited to get to try their ProDesign Hard  Styling Gel.  I don't have long hair as I did in my youth, but I have very thick hair, and there is a lot of it!  When it comes to styling, if I try to do more than the normal, simple style, my hair is usually uncooperative.  It has always been difficult to get appropriate height to my hair and make it stay.

I love the way the company describes this styling gel:  "rubber cement hold with a firm bouncy look."  The company says that this will work on wet or blow-dry style, and the hold factor is listed as 16.  You can also use this for scrunching curls for firm definition.

When I first used this, I noticed that my fingers did feel sticky.  But I think that was to be expected.  I easily slicked it through my hair, and then I styled it.  My hair was dry at the time.  I will have to admit that this hair gel works.  I was able to get some lasting height (I did have to add some hairspray just to get it going the right way), and it did hold well.

My only real complaint is the way my hair feels the following day.  I do not normally wash my hair daily.  So this hair gels feels like dried paste on my hair the following day, and if it were not for dry shampoo, I would really struggle to brush through it.  I think this is to be expected as well.  I will say it is easy to wash out of my hair.

So are you wondering where you might find this hair gel?  Check the list of retailers here.  And, of course, you will want to follow a wonderful company like this, so be sure to like them on facebook.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Malibu Hard Water Natural Wellness Treatment Review

We live out in the country, and our water is provided by a well.  When our water was tested by the city, they told us that it was some of the hardest water they have ever encountered.  Our water is filtered, and we add softener, but our water is still often very hard.  I really have not thought about what this water does to my hair, and over the past few years we have lived here, I did not even notice what it was doing to my hair.  Yes, my hair was not as soft as it once had been, but I didn't think it was any big deal.

When I had the opportunity to review Malibu Hard Water Wellness Treatment, I began to think about the fact that this hard water we have in our house could have been affecting my hair.  When the packet arrived, I was rather intrigued.  I had never used a "powdered" shampoo on my hair.   I will admit that I did not read anything about this before I used it.  I can now say I am glad that this is an eco-friendly product, and it also removes the hard minerals from the water.

I got in the shower, and I followed the directions.  I opened the package, and after lathering it, I did leave it on the full amount of time--5 minutes.  I did not notice how fantastic the effects were until after I got out of the shower.  My hair was softer than it had been in ages!  I was able to brush through my hair, and it was so shiny!  I can say that even one application has made all the difference in the world.  My hair feels nice and clean, and I have decided this is something in which I need to invest.  You only have to use the application once a week, and since our water is not going to be getting softer any time soon, I am sold!

So, if your water tends to be hard, I invite you to check out their entire line of Malibu Hard Water Wellness Treatments.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Emu Oil Hair Growth Shampoo Review

Our Treasured Locks H2G Awaken Emu Oil Shampoo is a breakthrough product when it comes to hair and scalp health. Emu oil has been shown to improve circulation and reduce inflammation. These improvements to the scalp allow the scalp to grow stronger hair faster. Now get the benefits of Emu Oil in our salon grade Emu Oil Shampoo and Emu Oil Conditioner. For best results, use both products.

Our Emu Oil Shampoo helps hydrate hair and improve elasticity. These are two things that are vital to Black hair care. Black hair tends to be dry and brittle. That makes it fragile. Anything we can do to improve the moisture balance and to improve the elasticity means less breakage. Our Emu Oil Shampoo is especially beneficial if you perm your hair or use heat on your hair. Emu oil contains an array of Essential Fatty Acids that do wonders for your hair and scalp. That is why we include it in our Treasured Locks H2G Hair Growth Serum.

• Some of the benefits you can expect include:
• Faster growing hair- improves the health of sluggish hair follicles
• Shinier hair
• Stronger hair
• Reduced bacterial level on scalp (less itching and flaking)
• Less shedding
• Less scalp sensitivity
• Thicker hair

This was the shampoo I was privileged to try.  This is the first time I have ever used anything made with emu oil, and I was quite interested to see how it would work.  Let me first of all tell you a little about my hair.  

I have shoulder-length blonde hair, and it is pretty thick.  I don't have a problem with thinning hair.  I will say that I occasionally experience dry scalp, and since I began using this shampoo, I have had no issues with itchy scalp.  I don't have a sensitive scalp, but I do have a tendency to split ends.  I would say that my hair did not seem to break as easily since using this product.  Although this shampoo had some conditioning properties to it, I think that if I had been able to use the conditioner also, it would have helped.

I have to say that I did not like the consistency of this shampoo--way too thin.  I prefer shampoo that is a little bit thicker.  But it did lather well.  The smell was okay, but it took some getting used to.  The fragrance was a little strong.  However, it was nice to use something that was made from natural ingredients.  And something made in the U.S.!

In addition to checking out the buy link above, do not forget to like them on faceobook, follow them on twitter, and subscribe to their youtube channel.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Lilla Rose $16 Gift Certificates Giveaway--3 winners! (Ends 6/28) U.S.

Ready for some fun? It’s time for another FLASH GIVEAWAY for the Month of June!!!I’ve joined some awesome bloggers and hosts My Crafty Life and Full Price? Never! to bring this cool flash giveaway to you! We are giving away 3 $16 certificates to lilla rose! {a $48 value}!!!Compliments of Deb Toms, Independent Lilla Rose Consultant!

Lila Rose Giveaway (Ends 6/24 ) U.S.

The Flexiclip is a popular product from Lilla Rose. It is a multi-purpose hair accessory that works for any hair type. Yes, you read that right. ANY hair type! Amazing. That's something you don't hear everyday. Usually it's only long, preferrably thick hair that's needed to hold any type of accessory. It comes in tons of different sizes & designs. All of them are stunning pieces.

Just look at these beautiful designs! They're just a few examples of the lovely & feminine items from Lilla Rose.


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Date A New Hair Color Before You Commit--Nice 'N Easy

I can remember when I decided I might want to dye my hair.  I am a natural blonde, and I thought I might want to try a medium brown for a change.  I went to all that trouble, and it truly made no difference.

I wish this product had been around.  I like the fact that you can test the color before you change it "permanently" for a month or more.  You can find your perfect match.  Be sure to check out all the buzz here

While I have not tried this product, I heard about it through vocalpoint.  I am a member, and I am only passing along information with which they provided me.