{Hair Ecstasy - Argan Oil Hair Polisher} - A Review

I have a great product that I want to introduce you to.  It is Hair Ecstasy's Argan Oil Hair Polish.  If you are familiar with or follow the latest beauty news then you have heard of Argan Oil.  It has been nicknamed "Miracle Oil" or "liquid gold."  Why?

Argan oil hydrates hair in a natural way.  It helps to restore elasticity.  It restores smoothness to unmanageable and uncontrollable hair.  It has vitamin E which helps renew and restore hair damaged by using tools such as a flat iron or blow dryer.  It cures brittle hair and helps extend the life of your colored hair.

Hair Ecstasy offers the Argan Oil Shine Polisher for $3.49 (2 oz size).

My hair is fine and thick.  I am growing out a perm and I colored it myself a couple of months ago.  I also started using a flat iron.  So, it has some damage.  It tends to want to stick up where it shouldn't.  Here's what my hair looks like after I have washed it and it has air dried.  There are no products in my hair.

See how it looks kind of bushy.  Not cool.  I placed about a dime-sized amount of the Polisher into the palm of my hair and rubbed my hands together to heat the oil and spread it evenly on my hands.  Next I smoothed it lightly on the top part of my hair.  Then I flipped my head upside down and worked the oil through my hair and spent a little extra time working it into the ends of my hair.  It has a pleasant musky scent.

See how smooth and shiny my hair is after using the polisher?  I was impressed and it didn't leave my hair feeling oily.  I then proceeded to flat iron my hair and the product worked great.

I definitely recommend Hair Ecstasy's Argan Oil Hair Polisher. Hair Ecstasy offers a full line of hair products including additional hair polishers, flat irons, hair conditioners, pomades, skin care and more.  To order the Argan Oil Hair Polisher or another product, go to their website:  hairecstasy.com.

The nice people over at Hair Ecstasy have generously offered my readers $10 off a $50 purchase.  Just use this code:  Sgirl10.  The special code is good through June 30th.  If you order a product and love it, let me know.

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*I received free product in order to do this review.  All opinions are 100% mine and honest.*

Thanks for stopping by,
Natosha

{Paper Culture} A Review

I was recently given the opportunity to review personalized stationary from Paper Culture.  The timing couldn't be any better.  I was out of thank you cards and Paper Culture's modern, fun designs fit right in with my style.  The only problem I had was choosing which design I liked best out of the 1000's of designs on their site! Ultimately, I chose the 6" x 4.3" cards with the Classic Dandelion design.  This design came in three different colors and I chose Celedon, a very pretty green.

Look, a personalized thank you note!

Front and Back of cards

I was impressed to learn that Paper Culture plants a tree for every order you place.  At the end of your ordering process, you are given an opportunity to pick an image and to dedicate the tree's planting to someone.  Paper Culture has planted over 300,000 trees!  And, Paper Culture uses 100% post-consumer recycled paper.  What does that mean?  Not one tree is cut down in order to make your stationary or cards.

NatoshaZ has planted a tree

 in honor of Jaxon

Dedicated To: Jaxon

To help make your future brighter.

Love Mommy.

Dedicated By: Natosha Z

Illustration donated by Kristine Marsh

Now, just because they use recycled paper doesn't mean you are not getting a quality product.  Paper Culture uses 130 lb paper for their products, all their products feature free rounded corners, they have 1000's of modern designs and they back up all their products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.  Now if all that isn't enough, they also have a service where you pay for the stamp and they ship your cards (stamp, address and mail) for FREE.  I don't know of any other stationary company who does that.

So, what are you waiting for?  Head over to Paper Culture's Thank You Cards, Note Cards and Stationary page and get some for yourself.

Connect with Paper Culture:
Pinterest
Facebook
Twitter
Blog

P.S.  There are a ton of celebrities who love Paper Culture.  Check them out HERE.

Thanks for stopping by,
Natosha

*I received free product in exchange for this review.  However, all opinions are 100% my own*

{Garnier Olia Permanent Hair Color} A Review

I have been meaning to color my hair for a long time.  I had some grays that really needed to be covered.  I tried Garnier Olia Oil Based Permanent Hair Color.



I have dark brown to black hair and I wanted to add some color.  I chose the Dark Intense Auburn.

Here is my before picture:

And here is my after, please excuse the flyaway hair.  It has been very humid.

It is a subtle difference with inside lighting.  When I am outside, you can see the red much better.  But that is ok, I like subtle.  

Olia is Garnier's new "Oil-Powered" hair color.  It uses oil to help the color penetrate your hair and leaves it smooth and shiny.  I have to say, this is the first hair color I have used that did not, uhm, how do I say this?  Stink!  Reek!  Smell bad.  ;)  All kidding aside, I honestly could not smell the hair color unless I put my nose right up to the bottle.  That was a happy plus.

The directions were easy to understand and the packaging was geared toward "upscale."  It included black gloves and the shape of the applicator bottle was pleasing.  I left the color in my hair for 30 minutes.

After rinsing, I applied the included conditioner.  There is enough conditioner for several applications.  Overall, I am very happy with the product.

If you are going to color your hair, at home or at a salon, you need to do a few things to maintain your color. Maintenance not only helps your color last, it keeps your hair healthy.  I like to use a shampoo and conditioner specifically made for colored hair.  I also like to use an oil treatment once every 2-3 months.  I also flat-iron my hair and use a protective spray prior to ironing.

Do you color your hair at home?  At a salon?  Not at all?  What products do you use to keep your hair looking healthy?  I would love to know.

Thanks for stopping by,

Natosha

*I am a BzzAgent and was provided free product.  However, all opinions are 100% honest and mine.

{MailPix Photo Enlargements} A Review

I was recently given the opportunity by MailPix to review one of their photo enlargements.

If you haven't visited their site recently or have not heard of them, you need to go now. They offer great deals on digital photo printing.

I chose a 16 X 20 enlargement of the picture below:

I couldn't find the original, which was the best quality, so I used a copy from my Facebook account.  The pixels were visible close up, but from a distance you couldn't really tell.  I think I will end up putting the print behind matte glass and you really won't be able to tell then.  And you know what, it really doesn't matter.  The print is so beautiful.  I plan on ordering an 11 X 14 photo of the same picture for my mother.

The photo enlargement arrived in a very heavy-duty mailing cylinder.  It would take some major force to damage it.  The shipping was quick and the price?  You can not beat it.  A 16 X 20 is $12.05.  At that price, you could get one for yourself and some as gifts.

I am really looking forward to ordering more in the future.  Did you know you can order pictures from your Facebook and Instagram accounts as well as from your phone? They also have other products:  mugs, calendars, photo books and canvas prints.  If you are looking to really save money, MailPix offers 4 X 6 prints for a penny each every Wednesday!

*I was provided an enlargement free of cost for review purposes.  However, all opinions are 100% my own.*

Thanks for stopping by,
Natosha

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Product Review - Michelina's Frozen Dinners

*I am not being paid for this review.  All opinions are mine.*

So I have been trying not to eat out so much.  It's hard on the body and the budget.  I decided to buy several of Michelina's frozen dinners, well they are more of an entree, and give them a try.  They are $1 at Wal-Mart.  I'm pretty sure I have seen them at other local grocery store too.

These things are inexpensive, but they are not cheap.  So far, I have tried the Tortellini Alfredo, Beef & Peppers and Five Cheese Ziti.  They were all really good.  Some were high in fat, but I noticed on their website they have a Lean Gourmet Line.

11 gr fat/240 cal

 

7 gr fat/270 cal

5 gr fat/280 cal

There website shows a few breakfast selections that I can't wait to try.  And it looks like all the Lean selections give Weight Watchers Points.  If you are looking for something good to eat that won't break the bank, give Michelina's a try.
Thanks for stopping by,

Natosha