Silky Dirt

The GOOD

I recently discovered Silky Dirt by Jonathan, essentially it is a pomade that will give my hair a measure of hold without the stiffness that comes with using most hair gels. You can apply this product and your hair will pretty much stay put, but it is gentle enough that if you decided to do another hair style, you can comb right through your hair without breakage.

The packaging describes this product as a "shine and define creme." The best part is that it really does add a shine to your hair and it is 100% vegan.

The Bad

The outside of the tube reads "celebrity tested", ok was I supposed to be impressed that celebrities use this product ...NOT. Remember to always do what is best for your hair and figure out what works for YOU. If you are not swayed by the masses and you pay attention to what works best for your locks, your hair will thank you for it.

The Ugly

I just cant put my finger on the scent of this creme, sometimes I think it smells sweet and other times is makes me want to up chuck ....

Give it a sniff and tell me what you think.

Silky Dirt will cost you $28 at Sephora.

Save your dime and your time

While strolling down the beauty section of a store, I discovered a new product by Sally Hansen called Color Quick fast dry nail color pen. I purchased the color clear opal because I didn't like the other colors available. I was very excited to use this product which looks like a pen, except instead of dispensing ink you get nail enamel that dries quickly! Awesome..or so I thought. I first noticed that the bristles seemed a bit thick to apply the nail color smoothly but I pushed those thoughts aside and decided to paint my nails. As I pressed the top of the pen to dispense the color , just imagine the horror I felt as I applied what felt like thick Elmers glue to my nails. The thickness of the bristles did not allow the polish to smoothly coat my nails, so that was disappointing.

While I can appreciate the idea behind this product, I would recommend saving your money until they fix this bristle issue. I will probably try this product in the future and update this review if I have better results but for now this product is a "SKIP IT"
The product cost $7.99

Have you tried it? What did you think?

Another super sized product

In a previous post I reviewed the Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Replenishing Pak, well feast your eyes on the super sized version. This purchase cost $12.49 for 23 ounces.

Happy hair care!

Sweet Deep Conditioner

When I want to apply a deep conditioner to achieve manageability and strength, one product that I look to is the Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil replenishing Pak.

It contains both rosemary and nettle extract along with a host of other hair essentials. The orange oil in the conditioner contributes to the shine and gives your hair a sweet scent.

This product alone does not leave my hair as shiny as I would like, but the scent and softness keep me coming back for more.

The cost of this product varies from store to store but I have seen it priced anywhere from $1.29-$1.59.

Try it and let me know what you think.

Econo Size IT

The Econo Size It section of this blog will be devoted to super sized products, and first up we have Ojon shampoo and conditioner. In a previous entry I mentioned how much I adore the Ojon ultra hydrating shampoo and conditioner, well you can only imagine how pleased I was to find the economy sized version on QVC (also available online only through sephora.com). The regular size is 8.44 ounces while the economy size is 33.4 ounces. You can spend $69.00 for the super sized shampoo or conditioner from Sephora. As an alternative, you can purchase both the shampoo and conditioner from QVC for a slightly reduced cost of $90.84 plus shipping and handling.

Check out this comparison shot to show you the difference in the size of the regular bottle and the super sized edition.

This buy is well worth the money if you like Ojon products so enjoy.....

Get your glow on!

I have long searched for the perfect skin care system and I think I have finally found it. I am now using Rx for brown Skin by Dr. Susan Taylor ( Not Susan Taylor of Essence Magazine). I have been using this product for roughly 3-4 months and I have received many compliments on the health of my skin. The serum and moisturizer actually make my skin glow! I have sensitive combination skin so it is dry in some areas while other spots are oily, so I needed a product that could properly address my skin care issues. I should also mention that I like my skin to look a little shiny, not greasy but shiny...I just don't like the matte look so I need a little shine.
Rx for Brown skin comes in three levels, bright and healthy, bright and even, bright and clear (the acne edition). I have been using the toner from the gentle line (bright and healthy) and the exfoliating cleaner and serum from the mid range bright and even line and the results have been great. Due to the sensitive of my skin I do not use the toner daily but I do include it in my arsenal when my skin needs to be refreshed and clarified.

The cleansers are sold at $21.00, moisturizer $32, toner $18 and the serum $36.

I know you are thinking you can get cleaners for a much cheaper price, but will your skin glow? If so then keep doing what you are doing, but if your skin needs a boost make this purchase, you won't regret it. Also the products last for a good period of time because you really only need 1-2 pumps.
Look for this product at Sephora.com

Quick and Easy

I heard rumors of the perfect nail enamel and so my search began. I soon discovered nail polish that wouldn't chip or rub off and I didn't have to wait for my nails to dry. Avon created a product called Instant Manicure to make the application of nail polish painless.
How it works
You take a strip of colored tabs and find the one that fits your finger, gently rub the colored sticker on your finger and remove any air bubbles. Once you have secured the sticker by rubbing it on over your clean finger nail, you rub the sticker across the edge of your finger nail to remove the excess sticker and then you are left with the perfect manicure.

The only downside that I have noticed is one of my packs did not have the same level of staying power. I purchased the color Oh My Perl and the stickers did not want to stay put and the color was lighter than I had anticipated. Well at least I only purchased one in that color, but the others were fabulous.

Feel free to continue with your daily activities without the fear of ruining your manicure. These nails last, and you will have a few extra in the package in case you need to redo a nail. You will receive 16 nail strips and it is available in a variety of colors. The Instant Manicure is usually sold for $8.00 but sometimes you can catch it on sale for $3.99 on the Avon website. You can also find the Instant Pedicure, also available through Avon.

Finished Product

Happy painting!