Friday, July 31st, 2009 at
9:00 PM
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Best Drugstore Shampoos
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Though Pantene dominates this category, it wasn’t number one. Guess what brand was?
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Shampoo is something TotalBeauty.com readers feel very passionate about, which will become clear as you peruse these glowing reviews of their favorite shampoos. But the icing on the cake is that these products are all from the drugstore — and many are under five bucks, no joke.
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No. 19: Aussie Sydney Smooth Shampoo, $3.99
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TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9*
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“My hair is naturally curly and I’ve dyed it a lot so it”s pretty dry and frizzy, but with Aussie Sydney Smooth Shampoo… my hair has NO FRIZZ…” |
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No. 18: Head and Shoulders Citrus Breeze Shampoo, $7.69
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TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9*
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“[Head and Shoulders] fixed [my dandruff] problem in one wash … not only does it keep your head moisturized, but it gives your hair tons of shine…”
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No. 17: TreSemme Smooth & Silky Shampoo, $3.89
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TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9*
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“I don’t even need to condition anymore,” one reader says of its moisturizing quality…
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Want to see what’s no. 1? Click here!
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Happy Friday! To compliment the hair dryer story, here is a revisit to the best drugstore brand shampoos. Enjoy!
Speaking of drugstore products, I recently tried the Cover Girl Lash Blast Luxe in Royale, meaning navy blue.
When it comes to mascara, navy blue is the best for making whites of the eyes whiter and tired eyes look awake. This is a wee stinky of a product, but, I like the finish and with three coats it really does give a full lash look. It’s not incredibly blue, so I’de like to see more pigment, but for under $10, this is a decent mascara. The new big hard brush wand took some getting used to, but again, I think it’s worth your try for the price. Plus, it washes off easily. Enjoy!
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009 at
9:00 PM
This is an amazing article about hair dryers because you, like me, may just pick out whatever at the Walmart or Target store. It’s awesome to have a recommendation and why to pick that dryer. That’s it! I”m throwing out the old and getting a new one, now!
Stay tuned, there are so many Back to School freebies and promotions coming your way!
Such as:
Bruno Jamais dinner gift certificate
ZIA Naturals hydration boost serum
Alba Botanical Rain Forest Products and a re-visit to
LashFood because I love it!
Come back and visit because you never know, you just may win!
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Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 at
9:00 PM
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Fried Hair Rehab
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Our program comes to the rescue for women at every price point
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Sun damage, coloring, flat-ironing … you’ve demanded enough from your stressed hair. Find out how to bring health back to it, thanks to advice from a panel of hair pros.
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Okay after multiple trips to the river that gave me a sunburned that actually peeled, plus the pool and Big Surf, my hair needs help! Thank goodness for this Beauty Bubble!
Stay tuned, I’ve got a gift certificate to Bruno Jamais restaraunt coming at you any day now…stay tuned to win a free dinner on me! Muah!
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 at
9:00 PM
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Quiz: Does Your Daily Routine Need a Lift?
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Answer these questions to find out if you need to add a dash of daring to your humdrum existence
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Tired of being stuck in a rut? No time like the present to add a little sparkle to your summer. Answer these questions to find out if your routine is in need of a pick-me-up, then learn fun tricks to help make every day a blast.
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Variety is the spice of life! Keep adding new and improved beauty products as a mix to your favorite staples! Take this quiz to see if you are in a rut, though chances are, if you are in a rut, you know it already.
Enjoy the beauty bubble!
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 at
12:15 AM
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Beauty Spotlight: Smooth Shave
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Everything you need for perfectly smooth and sexy skin
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Your must-have item this summer: seriously sultry skin. Luckily, we’ve got everything necessary to achieve it. From quizzes to find your perfect shave method, to tips and celebrity inspiration. We even asked more than 200 guys what they find sexy — check out their answers here.
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I recently was sent a sample of a new razor that had a block of moisturizer on the end of it. Good in theory and poor in practice because it only rubbed from one side and made a gooey glop of semi useful lotion like substance on the other. The blade barely reached the skin and so it didn’t do much of a shave at all.
Enjoy the beauty bubble and the shaving options you have! P.S. If you are an at home leg waxer, we want to hear from you! Post your comments of success or not so successful at home wax kits and techniques please!
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Sunday, July 26th, 2009 at
12:58 PM
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Quiz: Is Your Skin Clean Enough?
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Find out if your routine is really getting rid of excess dirt and oil
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Everyone slacks on their skin care now and then but do you do it too often? Cleaning skin correctly is vital for a clear complexion. Find out if you need to step up your regimen.
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I love a squeaky clean feeling on my skin. Not too much to dry out and strip the skin, but tight feeling! Enjoy the recommendations!
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Saturday, July 25th, 2009 at
11:37 PM
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Master At-Home Highlights with these Tricks
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Coloring hair at home can be inexpensive and time saving, but also tricky, so follow these tips to avoid disaster
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Highlights can add dimension to hair and give it a gorgeous sun-kissed effect when done correctly, but a few missteps can make you look skunk-like or worse. Thanks to experts Rona O’Conner, celebrity colorist and co-owner of the Lukaro salon in Beverly Hills, Calif. and Marcy Cona, Clairol Global Creative Director of Color and Style, we got the scoop on how to successfully highlight hair at home — check out their tips here.
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Yeah, I used Sun-In as a kid and came out orange striped like a Tabby cat. Good luck and post pics of the results!
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Friday, July 24th, 2009 at
12:25 PM
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The Best and Worst of Cougar Style
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Check out the good and bad of these ladies’ looks
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While the term “Cougar” might bring to mind party animals like Linda Hogan, many cougars are cool cats like Courteney Cox Arquette. Classy cougars know that less is more, while others could use a little make-under. See it all here.
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I think the term cougar should be left to large cats in the wild. Enjoy the beauty bits!
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Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 at
11:05 PM
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The 10 Lowest-Rated Conditioners
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See which products from Dove, Aveda and more left our readers with dry or greasy (ew!) hair
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They say good hair starts in the shower — but only if you have the right products. Unfortunately, these hair conditioners do not make the cut. All of them either left TotalBeauty.com readers with limp, greasy hair — or dry and frizzy strands. Check them out, so you’ll know what not to buy if you want beautiful hair in your future.
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No. 10: Garnier Fructis Fortifying Curl & Shine Cream Conditioner, $2.99
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TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.7
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“It does make my hair less frizzy, but I lost so much volume I would almost welcome back the frizz instead of [a] flat head …” |
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No. 9: Dove Advanced Care Conditioner, $4.75
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TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.6
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“It didn’t soften, or condition my hair as others have …”
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No. 8: Aveda Blue Malva Color Conditioner, $17
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TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.5
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“Although it doesn’t deposit color on my hair like it should, it does succeed in depositing on my bathtub, leaving gray stains.”
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Want to see what’s the worst? Click here!
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Conditioner can be a tricky thing; necessary but how much? The stylist has said most people use too much, though I like my hair to be slickery in the shower and light and bouncy after dried.
I use a mix of products, though I must say, lately the Schwarzkopf line Bona Cure has been my fave. Oh, it’s also pricey. I switch between that and a shea butter formula, which is a bit of a knock off from Frederic Fekkai’s version. I bought it at Sally’s as a travel size and liked it enough to back and get more.
Here’s my tip for the day with conditioner: yes, put sunscreen on your scalp and a wee dollop of conditioner on your ends to protect hair while out in the sun all day. I say this because I have a wicked sunburn on my scalp and the ends are crunchy. Ah, live and learn. See you at Big Surf in my granny suit!
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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 at
9:00 PM
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Biggest Beauty Blunders of (Almost!) All Time
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From hairy pits to shaved heads, we’re sure these celebs will always regret these scary style slip-ups
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Celebrities usually can do no wrong when it comes to style and beauty, but sometimes even the most gorgeous women make bad decisions when it comes to their hair, makeup and plastic surgery. See proof in these photos.
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Okay, Britney is doing much better now than she was in the picture. Though, these are pretty funny and somewhat scary. It makes you think, “what were they thinking?”. Enjoy the beauty bubble and stay tuned for the upcoming “Back to School” features and makeup booty give aways!
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