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Soap Box Soaps: Bamboo Hair Care Review

SoapBox Soaps: Bamboo Shampoo and Conditioner Review + Giveaway

When I think of hair care the last ingredient that I consider being included is Bamboo. When I typically think of Bamboo, the image of Pandas run through my head.

Bamboo is an amazing plant and is the fastest growing plant on the planet that can grow 3 feet in height in 24 hours (under appropriate climate conditions). Since bamboo reaches maturity after only 3 to 5 years it makes it a sustainable product perfect for use.

Utilizing this versatile and renewable source SoapBox Soaps has released a new shampoo and conditioner containing bamboo.

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Reviv3 Procare Review

Reviv3 Procare – 3 Part System Review and Giveaway

When I was a teenager I used to get perms. Alright, I am understating that fact a bit – I got them every 6 weeks. I also did not go for the typical curly perm, I went for the more complicated and more chemical filled spiral perms.

The thing is that I did not utilize the curl the perm provided, I went for the frizz that the brushed curls produced. There were to big problem’s with this – the first being that my hair looked like I stuck my finger in an electric socket, the second being this constant perming and brushing was causing me to lose my already thin hair.

Since my hair had sustained a fair amount of abuse over the years, I am on a constant search for the right products that will restore my hair to its pre-perm glory. When I received an email that the previously only salon available Reviv3 Procare was becoming widely available I knew I wanted to give it a try.

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5 Reasons to Visit Sun Bum’s Concept Store

5 Reasons To Visit Sun Bum’s West Coast Office & Concept Store and Beach Combo Giveaway!

I could be one of the luckiest people in the world – I live right in the middle of a surf town – Encinitas, California.

If you have never heard of our town let me share a couple of facts with you – the main artery is the Coast Highway 101. Taking this iconic and scenic route is a favorite of Jason and I’s, and also a wonderful place to truly take in the wonder and true “vibe” of this surf town. With a population of almost 60,000 people, almost someone you encounter knows a mermaid or two.

My favorite thing about my town is the diversity I encounter and see daily. This is a town where you can not judge a book by its cover and if you do, then you are the naive one. Everyone here is friendly and there is no judgement for cutting out of the office at 3PM to hit the waves. This is a town that embraces beachy waves – in the sand or on a head of hair.

Taking all this into account it is no wonder that Sun Bum chose Encinitas as the location for its West Coast offices and Concept Store. Being that it was a mere couple miles down the 101, I decided it was time to support this newest addition to our town.

Here are my 5 reasons you have to stop in next time you are in Encinitas!

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Sun Bum Hair Care Review

Sun Bum Shampoo and Conditioner Review and Giveaway

Sometimes it is easy to forget how lucky I am. I was lucky to grow up less than 5 miles from the beach, and now as a homeowner I live a mere 1/4 mile from one of the most world renowned beaches in the United States.

The ocean is a vast and quite the mystery. The mystery being an answer to a question that is always being asked. On breezy days we can smell the saltwater coming off the ocean and feel the ocean breeze. My neighbors are all a decade or younger than my husband and I, and spend their days as mermen and mermaids. Despite this age divide we have one common thread, our mutual respect for the ocean.

As a kid that grew up so close to the ocean, I often had sun bleached hair that tended towards white the early part of life. As I have gotten older, I take much better care of my hair, but I still worry about sun damage and those relentless UV rays. I rarely use additional product and I let my hair air dry, but it really starts with my shampoo and conditioner. I recently received a bottle of Sun Bum Shampoo and Conditioner.

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ColorMetrics: Touchback and Streekers Review

ColorMetrics: Touchback & Streekers Review and Giveaway

I have mentioned in the past how I put my hair through a lot of abuse, due to dying and getting a permanent whenever legally allowed. I have sense calmed that abusive action and now when I do color my hair it is with natural dyes, and no ammonia or peroxide.

On the opposite side of the spectrum, I am a San Diego Charger fan, and a proud fan. I love wearing my jersey on game days, and I have scrunchies and ribbons galore to adorn my hair with. I decided long ago, that despite my love, I would never dye my hair a blue or yellow (blond is yellow isn’t it?). I have always thought it would be fun to show my pride via my hair.

I am always on the lookout for new or different products that can change my hair and I have discovered two such products from ColorMetrics – Touchback Instant Temporary Color and Streekers: Wild Weekend Hot Colors for Cool Hair.

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Peaches & Petals November Box Subscription Review

Peaches & Petals Subscription Box – November 2015 Review and Giveaway

One of my favorite thing about monthly subscription boxes is the random curated surprise that await the recipient. I love the unique items included and the useful items. I think that after almost a year of reviewing boxes, my favorite part is seeing the theme of the contents. I appreciate when I box has a unifying them that ties it together.

Peaches and Petals is taking this concept of a unifying theme and bringing it to each monthly box. This is a subscription box that caters to ‘fun. flirty, fashionable vintage and modern lifestyles’. What does that mean to you the subscriber? It means that each month you will receive 3-5 items hand selected by the Peaches and Petals team and can range in items from creams, nail polish, makeup, scarves and bags or/and a vintage piece of jewelry. There could be other items included, depending on the box and theme for the month. The November 2015 box seems to have a unifying theme of “Infinity”.

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Zotos Professional 180PRO Review

Zotos Professional 180PRO Review and Giveaway

I have been lucky, overall, with my hair over the years. Despite my constant drastic coloring changes and my near constant perming when I was young, my hair looks good today. I am lucky that a “hair” over 40 my hair looks good.

The one major complaint that I have is I have always had a problem with frizz. When I was young I mistakenly brushed my hair with a perm (I will pause for you to imagine that), and I believed once I stopped that foolish practice I would no longer suffer from frizz. Since I am all about the honesty, I will say that it looked as though I stuck my finger in a light socket!

Since I still have frizzy hair most days, I am constantly looking for something that will keep the shine but remove the frizz. I was recently sent a new combination system that might just help the frizz – Zotos Professionals Smooth + Soft Recovery Discovery Kit.

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Luseta Beauty Review

Luseta Beauty: Tea Tree and Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner Review and Giveaway

I was born with naturally curly hair, but did not really understand what that meant until I got older. My curl is a nice relaxed curl naturally but as a teenager I wanted more curl. Due to this irrational need to curl my hair more, I got a perm every 6-8 weeks. Once I grew out of perms I discovered the world of hair coloring. I began with a bang – deep red on a sandy blond hair. It was extreme and unexpected, and I loved it. I kept this up for many years until I decided to strip my hair back to its original color. I have had moments of color since the stripping of my hair but I have largely avoided coloring my hair (when I do I use coloring in my hair I use the most natural dye I can find). Due to this vicious cycle I got myself into my hair is damaged and brittle and needs a little help.

I am always looking for the shampoo and conditioner combination that will not only make my hair look better but also regain its health it had before all my abuse. While I know I truly can not make that young hair come back, I can help it a little. When I was given the opportunity to review Luseta Beauty’s Tea Tree and Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner, I knew that I had to see if this would repair my fried damaged hair.

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Free Schwarzkopf Shampoo and Conditioner Sample

Request a free sample of Ultime Omega Repair & Moisture shampoo and conditioner from the Schwarzkopf Facebook page for the first 100,000 people. You should receive your sample within 1 to 2 weeks.

Schwarzkopf Shampoo and Conditioner Sample

Hurry, you do not want to miss this one since it is limited to 100,000!