Beauty Tips for Women: Art Naturals Ceramic Hair Straightening Brush Review

I received the Art Naturals Ceramic Hair Straightening Brush at a discount in exchange for my review. I noticed that the box in which the brush is held had one of the seals broken. I tried to reserve judgment as to whether or not this item had been used simple from the seal being broken.

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The contents with included the brush along with the bottle of argon oil and an instruction manual. I picked up the brush to find that the handle was greasy with finger print on it and the top back part of the brush is dirty/dusty.  The bristle is also dirty/dusty.  The manual has grease stains on it.  I checked the argon oil bottle but the cap still had the seal indicating that it had not been opened; however, the bottle was also covered with grease.  To me this item has already been used.  The product feels a bit flimsy.  I found that the placement of the controls troublesome as your thumb rests in the area; as I brushed the hair I would hit the control buttons changing the heat setting.  I found that I still need to section the hair into small parts to get good coverage with the brush.  I tried passing it as if I was brushing my hair but it just gets tangled. Nail Art Polish Beauty tips for Women 636

This brush is not a good substitute for a flat iron. It helps with smoothing frizz but will not achieve that super straight sleek hair.  I was not impressed with this straightening brush.

Beauty Tips for Women: Art Naturals Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner Set

I received the Art Naturals Argan Oil Duo shampoo & conditioner at a discount in exchange for my review.

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The shampoo is the restorative formula. The shampoo has a nice scent to it and lathers well. I found it cleaned without stripping the hair.  The conditioner is the hydrating formula.  It has an unusually scent but I didn’t find it horrible.  The conditioner is thick and provides good slip. The shampoo and conditioner’s label indicates that it is paraben free, sulfate free, cruelty free, contains 100% pure organic oils.

If you are following the curly girl method this duo is not for you. I provided a picture of the ingredients list.  The shampoo contains cocamidopropyl betaine and all the oils are towards the bottom of the ingredients list.  The conditioner is packed with a lot of great ingredients which are right at the top of the ingredient’s list but it contains silicons: amodimethicone, dimethicone, and cyclomethicone.

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I wanted to like this set but the ingredients were not what I had hoped for.

Beauty Tips for Women: Scunci Upzing Double Stretch Comb

On the blog is a beauty product review of the Scunci Medium Upzing Double Stretch Comb.  I’m always looking for hair gadgets to try.  The Upzing is very easy to use; just insert one comb and stretch the second comb over to the opposite side and slide combs together.

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I have curly hair and the Upzing is great for creating hairdos that don’t damage/tangle my curls.  I love how fashionable it looks and how easy it is to showcase my curls.  PhotoGrid_1409614650038

I give the Scunci Upzing 5 brains.

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