Sally Hansen Nail Effects

I had to run to the local corner drug store to pick up some diabetes supplies for my kids. Turns out there was a line at the pharmacy so I went meandering through the store while I waited for my prescriptions. As I strolled up and down the aisles I noticed these crazy little boxes in the nail polish section. There were animal prints, tie dye, swirls, patterns…. you name it! A closer look revealed that these were the new line of nail decor called  Sally Hansen Salon Effects. They looked pretty cool. What roller girl wouldn’t want fishnets on her nails as well as her legs? It was a little pricey: I spent $10 on just one small box of these. I picked the tie dye pattern.

When I got home, I was instantly attacked by the Eldest who saw what was in the bag. Since she is a rabid nail polish fan, I decided to let her help out with this review. Many of the designs appeal to the younger demographic and I wanted to see if this product would hold up to a typical teenager’s daily grind. We sat down in the living room and got to work.

You open the tiny box and see there are two sealed packets of the nail decals, a multi faceted nail file, and a wood stick. The directions are also folded as tightly as possible, so it took a moment to get them out and in a readable condition. They instructed that you need to use the multi nail file to  shape and buff your nails first, then swipe the nails with nail polish remover to ensure a clean surface to adhere the nail decals to. That’s where the easy of this product ends. The polish decals are shaped like your nails. Basically, you pick the shape that best fits your nail, peel off the clear top cover and the backing, and apply it to your nail. Unfortunately, the nail decal is extremely thin and susceptible to the slightest breeze. Our ceiling fan happened to be on and the moving air folded the first decal sheet over on itself rendering it unusable. After successfully getting  a decal sheet on one nail, you use the wooden stick to smooth out any bumps or air pockets, and finally use a specific side of the multi file to file off the excess decal that goes past your nail tip.

I watched Eldest struggle with putting the decals on her nails. I’m quite sure she’d have said a naughty word if I hadn’t been in the room. I also put on two of the decals. One on my left thumb and another on my right ring finger. The plan was, now that the decals were applied, to wear them for the weekend and then assess how they fared. They didn’t even make it that far!  By the time dinner was finished and we had gone out to get ice cream Eldest was exasperated. She came up to me and said, “Sorry Mom.” as she started peeling the nail decals off. In just a few hours on the fingers of a teenager they had already chipped, frayed, and started peeling up. An hour or so after that, the decal on my right ring finger began peeling up. I still have the left thumb, but it’s frayed and chipped as well. I don’t see it lasting too much longer.

So, if you’re looking for something special for maybe a big night on the town or perhaps a look for Halloween, these would be a good choice, but really, for everyday wear they just aren’t practical and at anywhere from $7 to $12 per box, I’m not going to be running right out to buy more. I’ll save up and go to the nail salon instead.

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About The Author:  Wife, Mom, Roller Derby Queen. She's not your typical Domestic Goddess! Living in Valrico Florida with her husband HHH and three kids, Blondefabulous, better known as Nicole, stays busy writing, cooking, baking, and playing Blocker for the Bradentucky Bombers Roller Derby League. She also helps with training for the Bradenton Derby Brats and writes a blog called Blondefabulocity. She brings a radical view to beauty, shopping, & fashion when it's mixed with fishnets, tattoos, & roller skates! Blog: Blondefabulocity http://blondefabulocity.blogspot.com On Twitter: @blondefabulous https://twitter.com/#!/blondefabulous Roller Derby Fan Page: Blondefabulous of the SRG https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blondefabulous-of-the-SRG/112622162097711

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Are You Ready For Valentine's Day?

The big day is almost here - Valentine’s Day. If your’e still stumped on what to gift your honey with, we’ve pulled together a selection of past posts that will come in handy.

Valentine’s Gift Guides

 * Megan suggested four great gifts for your low-maintenance sweetheart.

 * Blondefabulous made a Valentine’s wish list ranging from sweet and romantic to sweet and yummy.

Sites We Recommend To Find The Perfect Gift

 * Lisa reviewed Moonpig.com, a quick, easy and fabulous way to send a beautiful custom card to anyone this Valentine’s Day.

* Megan introduced us to Style Outside The Box, which offers a collection of items that include home decor items and jewelry by up and coming artists. Find something unique for your favorite woman there.

Quick Picks

Want us to hand it to you on a silver platter? Fine:

 * Is your girl a photog? We’re willing to be she’d love a great looking camera bag.

 * Got a fitness buff in your life? Give her a Nike +.

*  Is she a social butterfly who loves to entertain? A set of classy-but-fun glasses might just hit the spot.

If you play your cards right, you might find yourself in need of one of these.

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While I had hoped to see what might be trending for spring, this was the autumn/winter 2012 collection.  Over the summer I posted after each night, but this time around I live tweeted so I thought you all might just like to see a recap of what I liked best.  (Which by the way I saw about 14 runway shows over the week and its so hard to choose from everything!)

Jess Abernethy opened the week with Alpine Dream.  Lots of shearing on the sleeves, mixing of prints (think flowers on top and small dots on the bottom… things you would not think of putting together) and all flushed looking cheeks.  Get out the blush girls!

Maria Del Carmen Mercado showed how black is timeless and always in, especially when paired with lace.  This?  Was beautiful!

Sara Derfus had creative textured dresses like this

And used some great blue accents to make other bright colors really pop.

Karen Sabag showed us that feathers are not only in for your hair or earrings (which I have only just got on board with the feathered earring trend… the little 80′s child in me fought it for awhile)… but they can be applied to clothes to the waistline and even in some cases the neck.

This dress was GORGEOUS!

She also included some beautiful wedding dresses at the end of the show.  Getting married ladies?  I would definitely check out her designs if I was doing it all over again myself.  Or maybe a vow renewal.  Hmmm…

I was in love with Toni Lyn Spaziano‘s Chances R Designs line.  It felt very 60′s inspired… Pan Am sophisticated is how I would describe it.  Beautiful.

I was also fascinated by Karla Marie‘s Gorgeous Khaos line.  Think shiny, sparkles… lots of pale blue colors.  Bubble skirts with pockets!

Sarah Prost had some really cute skirts and dresses I could see myself wearing.  I loved her line last time too.  She makes gorgeous stuff!

And this time around she added a menswear line as well!

Lastly I would say all of Peach Carr‘s fashions are always in.  The former athlete in me is in love with her designs every time.  Chic tennis outfits that are made not only to dazzle on the court, but then head for a night out without needing to change anything but your sneakers… to high heels.  How cute is that!

I have to say it made the old field hockey player in me long to have had something that cool to play in, never mind hit the town in later on!

All in all amazing shows!  I am already looking forward to September when the next collections are shown.

Styleweek Providence Giveaway!

So who is ready for a giveaway?  Score some swag  from Styleweek Providence!  Leave me a comment below by Friday, February 10, and if you are selected, I will send you a package containing:

• Vitamino Color Incell Hydro-Resist shampoo by L’Oreal
• Vitamino Color Incell Hydro-Resist color protecting gel masque by L’Oreal
• Mythic Oil by L’Oreal
• Salon Effects real nail polish strips (in green with black lines) by Sally Hansen …which I would LOVE to try but currently do not have long enough nails… so you try and tell me what you think!
• Nuance dark cacao & coffee firming body cream by Salma Hayek
• Nuance Shape & Define Brow Kit by Salma Hayek

and maybe a few other surprise goodies, to be determined!  I promise, you will love it all!

P.S. – The Salma Hayek cream smells and feels amazing!

About The Author:  Liza lives in New England with her 4 favorite boys; her husband and 3 children. She started blogging in 2007, finally getting serious about her passion for writing in 2010. Always the athlete when she was younger, she did not find her inner girlie girl until college. After having 3 boys in under 2 years, she is trying to reconnect with her inner girlie girl (in a house where the toliet seat is always up), while staying on a budget.

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Kitschy, Affordable Fashion At ModCloth

You may have seen ads for ModCloth on some of your favorite sites around the blogosphere, but you may never have checked them out. It’s time you did. ModCloth offers a selection of affordable, cute and totally kitschy clothing, accessories and home decor for the under 30 set (although they don’t card you at you checkout, which is good because they have some totally cute stuff that those of us a bit north of 30 can pull off). The style is retro and vintage; it reminds me of those old black and white TV shows from the 50s that my brother and I used to watch on weekday afternoons. Think “I Love Lucy,” but with a modern twist.

ModCloth was started by a husband and wife team, Susan and Eric Koger when they were only 17 years old (they were not married at 17 – just sayin’). It started as an outlet for Susan’s passion for vintage clothing and soon grew and grew. In a few years’ time, they had a real winner on their hands. I can see why. The reason I’m writing this at all is that I kept seeing their ads on other sites and always thought, “What a cute dress!” I finally clicked and found they were affordable as well.

One thing that sets this apart from other clothing sites is customer participation. The “Be The Buyer” feature allows customers to vote on sample pieces. Those that get the most votes go into production. Interesting concept and smart business, if you ask me. What better way in ensure that an item is popular than having customers pick their favorites before they’re even produced? They also feature stylist’s picks so you can see the next big things.

ModCloth is fun, affordable clothing and accessories for the fashion forward woman. Go check ‘em out.

About The Author:  Megan is a professional writer, amateur photographer and an accomplished beauty product crash test dummy. She'll try anything once, especially if it's a free sample. She's still trying to figure out what she wants to be when she grows up, but it will probably involve travel and Colin Farrell. And maybe some writing and photography. You can visit her at onethousandwordsormore.com or follow her on Twitter: msmegan.

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OK, now that that is over, let’s all act like normal people and start thinking about VD rationally.  Most people believe Valentine’s Day was invented by the fiends at Hallmark & the floral industry to bolster sales that began to ebb after the December holidays, while others believe that it was a day celebrating St. Valentine who married couples against the Roman  government’s edicts. Either or, Unless you live under a rock, you are probably going to go looking for a nice gift for your significant other or chance the possibility of ending up in the dog house. I’ve  got a few ideas that may or may not help.

Score Style Points This Valentine's Day

Are you the kind of person who wears their heart on the outside? This might tempt your fancy. This is a lovely Steampunk Heart necklace found on Esty. The beauty of this piece isn’t simplicity, but the intricate design work covering it’s entire surface! It is so pretty and being an Esty piece, it is a handmade gift that says, “I totally wanted to get something that is one of a kind, just like you.” If that doesn’t score you points in the love bank for the paltry sum of $25, I don’t know what would.

Paris Amour: Ooo La La!

Maybe your Valentine prefers to smell lovely? Look at this lovely gift set from Bath & Body Works. It’s from their Paris Amour scent collection and smells so Ooo La La you’d think you were in the City of Lights itself. The scent is a mixture of French Tulips, Apple Blossoms, & Pink Champagne and this set will allow your Valentine to wrap themselves in it’s luxury. Hopefully you can parlay this gift into a bubble bath built for two.  (I know I would if my bathtub wasn’t so woefully small!) A quick $30 and you are in business.

Keep Track With FitBit

Is your Valentine a fitness buff? Maybe this will be the gift they adore. This is the FitBit and it will track your loves every move for around $99. (Does that sound creepy?) This little gem tracks your steps, sleep cycles, food intake, how fast you’re walking/running/moving and lets you check with free online software to track progress. Did your Valentine make a New Year’s Resolution to get healthier? This might be a big help, PLUS it’s tiny, sleek design doesn’t even look like a pedometer. It comes with an arm cuff for you to wear it at night so you can track your sleep cycles as well. Heh, heh…. I wonder what the Fitbit will classify those late night, amorous activities as……

Godiva Cupcakes are heaven on Earth!

Sweet sinful sauciness! Does your Valentine love Chocolate? Here’s the mother-lode baby! These little beauties are Godiva Chocolate cupcakes and they are some of the most amazing things on the planet. They come in packages of 6, with three being iced in chocolate buttercream and three in vanilla buttercream. All of them include the iconic Lady Godiva chocolate emblem on  top and they all have a secret: Inside each cuppie there is a delicious center of chocolate ganache. You and your Valentine will be drunk on chocolate bliss.

Edible undies? NO! Edible Arrangements!

Maybe that much chocolate is a bit too much? No Problem! Check out the Edible Arrangements website and send a lovely bouquet of flower shaped fruit to your Valentine.  They have large arrangements, small arrangements, balloons, stuffed animals, etc…. everything you might need to make a lovely gift basket for your special someone. Bonus is you can both enjoy it together.

So there you have it! Five simple gift ideas that aren’t too far off the wall and will score major points with your loved one this VD. Good luck!

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About The Author:  Wife, Mom, Roller Derby Queen. She's not your typical Domestic Goddess! Living in Valrico Florida with her husband HHH and three kids, Blondefabulous, better known as Nicole, stays busy writing, cooking, baking, and playing Blocker for the Bradentucky Bombers Roller Derby League. She also helps with training for the Bradenton Derby Brats and writes a blog called Blondefabulocity. She brings a radical view to beauty, shopping, & fashion when it's mixed with fishnets, tattoos, & roller skates! Blog: Blondefabulocity http://blondefabulocity.blogspot.com On Twitter: @blondefabulous https://twitter.com/#!/blondefabulous Roller Derby Fan Page: Blondefabulous of the SRG https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blondefabulous-of-the-SRG/112622162097711

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Low-Key Valentine's Gifts

While some ladies dream of a big, romantic gesture on Valentine’s Day, I am not one of them. Certainly if you had the means and wanted to fly me off to Paris for a romantic long weekend, I would be in heaven (I’d even settle for New York. Just sayin’.), but realistically, I prefer an acknowledgment of the day in a way that shows that my husband gets me. And that is the key, I think. I’m not into a lot of bling. I don’t care for roses, and although I like flowers, I am allergic to them.  Truth is, I don’t really want or need much. If your significant other is the same way, here are some ideas that may help you be the hero this Valentine’s Day. 

Four Low-Key Valentine’s Day Gifts

Divine Calm - Great Gift

1. A Relaxing Bath. Light some candles, draw her a bath with a lovely, skin softening additive like The Body Shop’s Divine Calm Serenity Milk Bath Powder ($18), then leave her alone for 30 minutes. Then greet her with a warm towel and robe. It will be worth your while. Promise.

A Just-Right Treat

2. Chocolate-Covered Strawberries ($19.99). A little chocolate plus a berry packed with fiber and vitamin C. Great for your health-conscious sweetheart. A half dozen will do nicely; she might even share.

Casual, But Not Sloppy

3. A Cool Leather Bracelet ($65).  This is a cool-looking, casual bracelet that you can make her own by getting it personalized for her.  Another idea that’s as unique and rare as she is.

Say It Simply

4. A Personalized Ring ($109.98). If you’re looking for a more grand gesture, this demure ring, make personal with her initial and maybe a little love note from you. A gift that’s one of a kind. Like her.

If all else fails, clean the house. Without her asking. Make her dinner and do the dishes. It’s the little things that mean a lot—and get the biggest rewards. Wink-Wink.

Happy Valentine’s Day.

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Moonpig.Com: Funny Name, Cool Cards

You know how you have an occasion to buy a card, Valentine’s Day for example, and you totally forget to pick one up every time you’re at the store because you’re too busy being terrified you’ll forget the toilet paper? I am terrible at remembering to buy cards. Thankfully, Moonpig.com has come into my life and made that much easier for me.

I live most of my life online. I get my news online, I stay in touch with my friends online, I pay my bills online, and do most of my shopping online, so having a service that will let me choose, customize, and send greeting cards online is perfect for me.

These aren’t e-cards that were really cool for 30 seconds years ago. Moonpig.com has a huge assortment of greeting cards for all occasions, and they allow you to personalize them with captions and customize them with photos. It’s great fun! I made three cards with photos I had taken and they all turned out great. The cards I chose had options to customize the front, both inside pages, and some even allowed you to customize the back.

Customize your greeting cards with Moonpig.com

Mailing cards is easy with Moonpig.com. No more hunting for a stamp, or trying to figure out how much extra postage to put on that oversized card because Moonpig.com takes care of that for you. All you do is electronically sign the card, enter the recipient’s address, and the card goes off in the mail! As long as you make your order by 2pm EST (Mon-Fri) it is printed and mailed the same day. The cards I made arrived within 3 days of making them, which I thought was really fast service.

You can either send cards directly to your recipient or you can send them to yourself, which is what I chose to do so that I would have customized Valentines for my husband all ready to go. The cards arrived in a sturdy white envelope that housed both the card and the matching envelope inside.

You can also set reminders in your account so you don’t forget important birthdays or anniversaries, which is perfect for me because I am the absolute worst.

The cards range in price from $3.00 to $7.99, plus postage and handling, which is pretty much what I pay in the store depending on the card.

You can even send cards overseas and to APO/FPO addresses! Moonpig.com was launched in the UK, and they have an Australian branch, so they’re not just available in the United States. You can actually buy a card here in the US, enter the UK address, and it will be printed and mailed in the UK for much faster delivery than had it come from the States.

I can definitely see myself using Moonpig.com for a lot of my greeting card needs.

Disclaimer: While I received a credit to use on Moonpig.com to order the cards I created, my opinions are my own.

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About The Author:  Lisa is an unrepentantly immature fortysomething who loves photography, making great food for the people she loves, and her spankin' new grandson. She's a card carrying 80's refugee who can't make it through a day without her iPhone. She blogs at www.ellemmess.com. Follow Lisa on Twitter @ellemmes

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Hollywood Fashion Tape: I Accept No Substitutes

We’ve covered fashion tape before. It’s a wardrobe essential, in my opinion (although maybe they could make clothes that actually fit the way they’re supposed to, but whatever). There’s nothing that looks worse to me than bra straps that are hanging out, and nothing more irritating to me than a piece of clothing that won’t stay put. I’ve tried many different kinds of tape, at many different price points, but I always come back to one: Hollywood Fashion Tape.

At $8.99 for a tin of 36 three-inch strips, it may not be the cheapest option out there, but I think it’s the only option. While other tapes will stick temporarily, the Hollywood tape will stick as long as you need it to. I have a linen jacket with floppy lapels that will use the same two pieces of tape for months. I take it off to wash and iron the jacket, then apply new strips and forget about them until the next washing. The other thing I love about them is the material they are made from; it’s stretchy and flexible. This is important for a couple of reasons: 1. It’s silent – other types I’ve tried crinkle when I move, like actual tape; 2. It holds better because it moves with you and the fabric.

The tape size is perfect for most uses: keeping bra straps hidden, closing gaps in button-down shirts, keeping lapels in place, etc. If you don’t need the whole three inches, you can cut it (do so before removing the backing). You can also find special packs of odd shapes at fabric stores—they will help you through almost any fashion dilemma. I see they also sell small dots that can be an excellent choice if you just need a bit of tape.

My only complaint? Every time I buy more tape, I get another tin. I don’t need another tin, and I hate throwing them in the trash. Ladies—come up with a refill pack and I’ll buy it.

P.S. – Check out some of Hollywood Fashion Secrets’ other stuff—there’s something for just about every need. So cool.

About The Author:  Megan is a professional writer, amateur photographer and an accomplished beauty product crash test dummy. She'll try anything once, especially if it's a free sample. She's still trying to figure out what she wants to be when she grows up, but it will probably involve travel and Colin Farrell. And maybe some writing and photography. You can visit her at onethousandwordsormore.com or follow her on Twitter: msmegan.

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FILA's Skele-Toes

In the first days of January I, like many others, made the decision to start exercising more. Currently I am taking a year off from roller derby to have a few, uh… adjustments made to a couple of joints that have gotten bent in directions nature never intended boo boos over the last derby season. In between visits to the doctor, I can’t just sit on my rump and veg out doing nothing. That’s a sure fire way to get chunky for anyone, derby girls included! So HHH & I are making the decision to walk/run together. I say walk then run because I don’t want to aggravate any joints or tissues more than they already are. This meant I needed NEW SHOES! I run through athletic shoes at the rate of one pair a year, and it had been a year.

I went out shopping with the family one evening and perused the shoes at the local shoe store. (Ha! A rhyme.) I was really looking for something to walk/run more than a cross trainer or other sport related shoe. After looking the brands over, reading their bio’s, and trying them on, I narrowed it down to either the Sketchers GOrun or the FILA Skele-Toes. I chose the Skele-Toes. They were hot pink & black. The material was soft & breathable. They were really light, not heavy at all. They looked weird. They looked really weird. The next morning, I put them on to wear around the house to break them in. The insides felt cushiony, but still supported my arch. I wore them around while doing housework and then did a short 20 minute Zumba workout . They felt wonderful! In fact, the only thing I could find wrong with them was when we had that cold snap a week or so ago, the very breathable material also let in the very cold air. 

 When it comes to walking & running… oh my goodness! These shoes make it feel like I am running barefoot! There is still enough cushion between my foot and the ground where I don’t feel the acorns, stones, or rough terrain, but the free feeling I get with my toes all being separated made it a better experience.  I have a big problem with “Black Toe” when I run. That’s when your socks are too tight, running shoe’s toe box is too small, or doesn’t fit right and you end up with blisters under your toe nails that eventually turn black and the nail then falls off. Gross and icky, I get tired of not having all my nails when I get a pedicure, (especially when I still get charged for all ten). That hasn’t happened with the Skete-Toes. With every toe having it’s own comfy little compartment, they have the room they need. I’ve had the Skele-Toes for about a week so far, and I can say I am happy with my choice. My feet feel great and I can’t wait to put some more miles on these babies!

About The Author:  Wife, Mom, Roller Derby Queen. She's not your typical Domestic Goddess! Living in Valrico Florida with her husband HHH and three kids, Blondefabulous, better known as Nicole, stays busy writing, cooking, baking, and playing Blocker for the Bradentucky Bombers Roller Derby League. She also helps with training for the Bradenton Derby Brats and writes a blog called Blondefabulocity. She brings a radical view to beauty, shopping, & fashion when it's mixed with fishnets, tattoos, & roller skates! Blog: Blondefabulocity http://blondefabulocity.blogspot.com On Twitter: @blondefabulous https://twitter.com/#!/blondefabulous Roller Derby Fan Page: Blondefabulous of the SRG https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blondefabulous-of-the-SRG/112622162097711

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Friday Flop: L'Oreal's Couleur Experte Express

Last week I happened to be at CVS browsing through the hair color when noticed certain colors of the L’Oreal Paris Couleur Experte Express were on sale half off their regular $14.99 price! (You can also find it regularly as low as $11.99 on Amazon.com.)

Not being one to pass up a good deal I took a look at the colors and was thrilled to find Chocolate Macaroon (medium golden brown) included in the sale.  Purchased it and took it right home.   Normally I just do a straight all over color, but I was feeling adventurous.  Highlights?  Why the hell not.

I was not prepared for what I would find inside the box… or just how freaking long the process would take.

Two Steps To Not Highlighting Your Hair

See that?  That would be two sets of hair color.  While what laid ahead was not a complete Precision Foam Colour disaster, it was still pretty terrible.  First you had to open the larger box on the right of the above photo, mix, apply and leave on for 25-35 minutes.  I always do the max, just for good measure.  It all went on OK and 35 minutes later I was washing it out of my hair and conditioning (not included in the package).  Then it was time to blow dry.

So far I was liking the color and the results.  It was going to be more time consuming then I bargained for, but after drying and styling my hair (without product) I was ready to move to the next step.  I opened up the remaining box for the ‘harmonizing highlight’.  What a pain in the ass.  Mix a creme with a packet full of fine powder with a tiny spatula for 2 minutes till smooth.   Then you apply the mixture with the included wand (think the same kind you use for mascara, just a bit larger) or the Easy Glide Highlighter tool (looks like a tiny flat iron with sponges on the inside that you don’t plug in).

I actually used both.  The Easy Glide for larger chunks of highlights and the wand for some smaller ones.  The instructions said 10-15 minutes for subtle highlights and 15-25 for more visible.  I have to say I went about 20 minutes before I washed it out.

So yeah.   There I was washing my hair for a second time.  Followed by a 2 minute conditioner they included this time.  Rinse again, blow dry again… and voila.

Nothing.

Well, not nothing.  But let me tell you girls, you can barely see anything at all.  There is one faint off color streak that I can actually hide under the rest of my hair… and nothing else came out at all.  It is all one color.  No highlights.  All that work…and it didn’t work.  My husband actually joked that I spent all night coloring my hair.  But it was sort of true.

Not a fan.  Not a fan at all.  Too much work and the results…just are not worth it.  From now on I will stick to the all over color by itself.  Don’t waste your time with this ladies.

About The Author:  Liza lives in New England with her 4 favorite boys; her husband and 3 children. She started blogging in 2007, finally getting serious about her passion for writing in 2010. Always the athlete when she was younger, she did not find her inner girlie girl until college. After having 3 boys in under 2 years, she is trying to reconnect with her inner girlie girl (in a house where the toliet seat is always up), while staying on a budget.

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