Hair Color -Revlon - Colorsilk
stephimr 3/6/2013 11:55:00 PM
Dark Golden Brown. My ends were salon dyed with a demi-permanent color from a year ago but otherwise my natural dark brown-blackish mixed hair color. The results were ever-so slightly reddish. I mean barely reddish but something that i did notice but it didn't bother me. Keep in mind I was a little fearful that it would turn out botched red. Anyhow, my dirty-dark-brown hair was lighter and the color was flattering on me. I was going for a slightly lighter chocolatey/mud color. Strange I know but I used to love the color of henna I would apply to my hair before i rinsed it out and thats what i was going for. Since this product is ammonia free the damage isn't bad at all the color does fade slightly but thats over 3 months for me so far. I dyed it New Years. Great product. I will be using the Dark Blonde on the top portion of my hair over this color to give it a lighter brown/ honey hue. Maybe or maybe not this will work but because it was so gentle I dont mind trying it out. My hair color is gorgeous now but im gonna go a little more daring with the Dark Blonde 61. Complaint- smell could've been nicer but it wasn't too overpowering. The rinse before the conditioner left my hair pretty dry. But hey you're dying your hair after all. Once I conditioned my hair I felt better. DO DEEP CONDITION your hair the next time you plan to wash it and maybe the next time after that. Then your dryness worries you may run into will be completely gone. Instead of wasting all that money in a salon for what you didn't ask for you can go a safer route and dye it yourself with an inexpensive ($2.99-4.99) ammonia free/bleach free dye. Oh- if you have long hair or kinky or thick curly hair. BUY TWO.
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Eyeliner -Maybelline - Line Stiletto liquid eyeliner
stephimr 3/6/2013 11:42:00 PM
Love It. Yes. Best drugstore liquid liner period. The liquid is thin enough, it isn't matte but not too shiny either. I like that its pretty short as well. Its compact size just makes it easier to use. Last long and is reasonably priced. Great Product. Haven't switched up eyeliners- with the exception for colored liners- since I've started purchasing this.
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Mascara -Maybelline - Full 'N Soft Mascara
stephimr 3/6/2013 11:36:00 PM
Haven't used this in a while because I've been in a more dramatic eye phase but THIS STUFF IS GREAT. It has a natural look but thickens the appearance of lashes. I like to keep it around just when I want to tone down the mascara for a natural/soft look. Think doe-eyed-blinks-a lot-awwwe-your-eyes-are-sweet look if that makes sense. Oh and choose Waterproof or else it's not worth the purchase.
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Lip Treatments -Maybelline - Baby Lips in Quenched
stephimr 3/6/2013 11:28:00 PM
Tolerable smell. Crappy TASTE. I can normally wear lip balm/chapstick/lip gloss/whatever without being annoyed by the taste but this makes me cringe just a little before application. It does what is says-make your lips soft after a decent amount of time. Maybe 2-3 days. However, it wasn't all THAT. Ive had cheaper Rite Aid lip balm at the impulse buys counter that were cheaper and did the job faster. Think an hour. Decent lip conditioning but try a different flavor/scent in Maybelline's other Baby Lips, if your'e a stickler for yucky tastes in your mouth. The other colors/flavors are just BETTER.
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Conditioner -Trader Joe's - Balanced Moisturizing Nourish Spa Conditioner
stephimr 3/6/2013 11:21:00 PM
Great Product. At first I felt that it wasn't anything special, but then I realized that I was expecting too much from it. It conditions with natural ingredients and it cleanses well if you are a co-washer(conditioner only). No silicones no harsh ingredients it provides a simple condition and maintains healthy hair. A true staple of mine. Now for deep conditioning or a moisturizing treatment, I would have to say that it just wasn't meant to be that. I love the thickness of it- not like pudding but it doesn't run at all- just perfect enough to distribute. However, if you detangle your hair in the shower then you MAY want a product with more slip. Anyhow, great product. Daily/weekly conditioner not for deep conditioning MAY OR MAY NOT be a great detangler but well worth it, especially considering it's like $2.99 at Trader Joe's so if you live near one go ahead and try it because even if you don't like it you won't be pissed that you did. I've spent more money on candy!
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