Dismiss That Frizz #Redken

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Last week, I showed you how much I loved having Curvaceous Curls, and this week, I'm dropping the F-bomb. You know, Frizz.

Curvaceous Curls! #Redken

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When I was growing up in the '70's, I wanted Farrah Fawcett winged hair.  Desperately.  I didn't appreciate or understand how to take care of my weird hair - so thick, with tight coils at the nape of my neck, loosening to ringlets and then waves near the crown.  Since then, there's been a proliferation of moisturizing and curl-loving hair products, I'm happy to say.  Some work better for my type of hair than others, because not all curls are the same.  So, I was happy when Redken sent me some products that I think were tailor-made for my hair!

Send Those Gray Hairs Away with Gray Away! #GrayAway

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There are many things I love about getting older.  Any day on the right side of the dirt is a good day, right?  But my inner child isn't too happy about feeling older in my bones, or looking older in my face.. and hair.  I'm a bit vain about my hair, I admit.  And when these white hairs started coming out, they turned my glorious curls into kinky, course strands that stood up at the crown of my head, like a wizened Alfalfa from The Little Rascals.  (Google it, young'uns!)

Cleansing Hair and Body with Oils #FBArganShampoo #FBhairmask #FBCoconutScrub

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It's bath time! I'm getting clean and oiled up with First Botany Argan Oil and Coconut oil shampoo, hair mask, and body scrub.  Can oil clean my hair and body as well as it cleans my face?

DIY Day #GotGlamour #activatedcharcoal #GoTriNova

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Have you ever spent time on Pinterest, looking at the life hacks and thinking that maybe, you, too, could DIY?  I wish that wrapping a bandana around my head made me a crafty superhero, but I really struggle with the whole MacGyver-esque world of Do-It-Yourself.  I recently got to try a few products, though, that have made a few things easier for me, and I wanted to share them with you!

I Love My Curls, But Sometimes I Want To See A #NuMe

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I love my curls, but that doesn't mean I don't want to change things up now and again.  I've tried different tools to change my hair, but I'm loving the NuMe Silhouette straightener - not only because it works, but because of some really thoughtful design elements that went into it!

Ancient Greek Remedy.... That Isn't Windex! #AncientGreekRemedyOil

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If you're a fan of the movie, 'Big Fat Greek Wedding," like I am, you probably understand that when I saw this bottle of Ancient Greek Remedy, my first thought was, "Windex!"

Straighten With A Brush! #ApalusHairStraightener

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It's Gadget Time here on the blog.  As the daughter of the Gadget Queen, I do love a good tool.  And, as one with curly hair, I love a good straightener.  This one is unlike any I've used before, because it's a brush!

Do You Need Neem? #NeemOil4OZ

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One of the things that really got me started on my skincare journey was oil.  My husband gets breakouts of eczema, and I've tried many oils to help soothe and heal his skin - and along the way, I've found really great oils that not only helped him, but were great for my skin or hair.  I've found some really interesting oils, too, that I never would have found on my own.  Neem oil is one of those unique oils!

Glammed Up! with #Beneleaf #Buxom and #Arvazallia #curlsdefined

The Beneleaf Tweezers, Arvazallia Curl Cream, and NARS liner are Press Samples.  All opinions are my own.

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Last week, I went with my husband and some friends to a Drag Show - and, being that it was my first time, I wanted to get a little glammed up! Keep reading if you want to see my look for the Sunday Brunch show at Hamburger Mary's!

Gray Hair? What Gray Hair? #CoverYourGray

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While I've been getting the occasional grey hair since I was about 14, I have really been in denial about how much grey hair I have now.  I've been plucking whichever greys I see since that first one, but now it's getting too much for me, and I'm looking for other solutions, without totally changing my hair color.

A Good Hair and Skin Day From Maple Holistics

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Having clear skin and a good hair day can really add to my confidence and put a big smile on my face. So, when Maple Holistics offered me the chance to try a couple of their products that put me in a pampering mood, I was pretty happy about it! 

My Curls Deserve To Be Treated Like Royalty! #curlyhair

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Having grown up with thick, curly hair in the 80's, I may not have needed as much Aqua Net as the other girls to get big hair, but it was frustrating trying to find products that calmed my frizz and held my curls.  There just wasn't anything available in the drugstore that was made for curly hair.  Consequently, I am always on the hunt for that Holy Grail curly hair product that gives me soft, defined curls - with no crunch, and no frizz.  I may have found it in Royal Locks Pro Curl Cream!

A Little Nutty, A Lot Of Good! #deluxebotanicals

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Have you discovered Jojoba Oil yet?  It looks like it should be "joe-joe-ba," but it's pronounced, "ho-ho-ba."  And, though it says it's an oil, it's really a wax ester.  Processed from a plant, it's so like our own skin's sebum that our bodies can't tell the difference.

Dry Hair More Quickly! #LuxeBeautyEssentialsMicrofiberHairTowel

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I got a haircut... but no one can tell! I haven't gotten a short cut in a long time, which means my hair is still really thick and curly, and longer than my shoulders.  What's a girl with wet hair to do?

Keeping The Hair On My Head With Hiara #hiarahairtowel

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My hair and I haven't always been friends.  When I was younger, I didn't know how to take care of my curly hair.  Now, I take every opportunity to pamper it - hair masks, oils, treatments - and my Hiara hair towel!

Lots of Love from Influenster! #XOVoxBox

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Every now and then, I fill out a survey from Influenster, and sometimes, they send me a little box with things to try and tell you about.  This time, I was lucky enough to receive the XOVoxBox, filled with all kinds of things to try!

I Arva Crazy 'bout Arvazallia #advancedhairrepair

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I am the girl with 15 different bottles of shampoo and conditioner in the shower, and more waiting in the wings.  I love trying new haircare.  And, it's great when I find a system that works so well with my thick, curly hair!

Forever Fractionated Coconut Oil #coconutoilfractionated

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If you like all the skin-loving, hair-loving, wonderful qualities of coconut oil, but aren't too fond of the scent, or the way it hardens up when it gets cold, then you're going to love Pure Body Naturals Fractionated Coconut Oil - it's coconut oil, but always in a liquid form.

Pura d'Or is Pure Gold for Hair #purador

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I have a lot of hair, but I leave a lot of it behind in the shower, and my hair feels thinner now at the crown.  So, I was curious as to the possible benefits I could derive from a Hair Loss Prevention Therapy system from Pura d'Or.  I won't know about long term effects for a while, but I got some immediate ones I'd like to share with you.