Diffuse Me!?!

I am transitioning back to my natural hair state and I must say that I am so in love with my hair right after I have washed it.  That love quickly dies down once it has been dried because it frizzes and just looks terrible so I was super excited to get and use my collapsible hair diffuser by CurlyCo.  I looked up videos just to make sure I knew how to use it properly.  I found out the proper techniques for holding your head while utilizing the diffuser and that was very helpful.  Otherwise, I would have been holding it like I do when I dry it regularly.

Luckily I had two dryers because the diffuser would not fit the one with a large nozzle. It does stretch a bit, but it does not fit all size dryers. I had to stretch it more to even fit my dryer with a much smaller nozzle. So, after figuring out how to attach the diffuser to the dryer, I made an attempt to diffuse my hair. It was an unsuccessful attempt mainly because I could not make it stop collapsing. I'm not sure whether or not it has a latch or something to make it stay in place, but I was unable to do so. It would not stay up so I gave up!!  Therefore, I cannot say how effective or efficient the diffuser was, but I can say that it is definitely collapsible and with that is easily stored.

I received this item for free in exchange for my honest opinion. 

Long Hair Don't Care...

Not all women, but many desire to have long locks flowing down their back and I am no exception. Growing up, I am long hair, but you never could tell because my grandmother always plaited it up. As a child, I never had the option to wear my hair down so I could show off my length and the ONE time that I got to wear it down, nobody believed it was my hair.  All they had ever seen were those pretty plaits all over my head so no one ever imagined that I had some hang time.  But let's be real, what child was wearing weave back in 1998? Weave was not even popping for anyone back in that time. My grandmother grew tired of hot combing all that thickness so she sent me to the hair salon for my first ever relaxer and I have not had hair past my shoulders since.  I will admit that I am not the best at styling hair and most definitely was clueless in high school.  So, I have turned to weave to let my hair breathe every now and then and it surely does help, if you leave it in long enough. And that is nice, but it is very expensive. Weave ($200+) and that's if you get the good kind and wear it for the length, installation ($75-$180+), coloring ($25+), biweekly styling ($35+) and the costs continue if you desire to maintain it.

So, what are the alternatives to wearing weave, well I would say hair, nail and skin vitamins. You always see advertisements about vitamins that will make your hair grow 3 inches in just a week or so, but how true is that. I think every person has a different hair journey and results vary.  I recently started using NeoCell Biotin Bursts as I am transitioning back to my natural hair state.

I like these vitamin chews because they are B vitamins that support both hair and skin health, low in sugar, taste like candy instead of medicine and they are easy to chew.  I also like that they are individually wrapped for sharing and come in a resealable bag.  Let's not forget that they offer 10,000 MCG of biotin per chew.  Double the growth?? I'm not sure, but once I remove my extensions, I will be sure to report the results.  I can say that I  know when my hair is growing because it itches like crazy and I'm killing my pointy comb over here trying to get in between these braids.  Soo, maybe that is a good sign and I will be rocking my own long locks soon.

As for my skin, it is clear and smooth, just how I like it.  I have never had acne, but I attribute that to the fact that I have always taken precautions and used supplements, creams and whatever else to make sure that I had smooth and healthy skin.  I have slacked up a little and only use facial moisturizer and lotion so I could see what difference these chews would make. Now normally when I use new products, it breaks me out before it starts to work, but I have not broken out and I have gotten a few compliments about how beautiful my skin is. Well well, NeoCell, thank you!

I am not a fan of Acai Berry and that is the only thing I did not like about the chews. The taste is not unbearable though, it is just not a flavor that I like. They don't have any other flavors, but they do have Chocolate Mint and Fruit Punch chews in the Beauty Bursts, which are for hair, skin and nails as well.  For a list of all their products click here. I would and have recommended these chews to my friends and family. I obviously am a weirdo because they all like the flavor. I would highly recommend the product to women that are natural, transitioning back to natural or those that just need that boost.

Here's what NeoCell had to say about their product..

"Feed Your Skin With Delectable Bursts of Nutrients!

Having beautiful and radiant skin has never been so easy- or so delicious. NeoCell Biotin Bursts deliver high potency beauty nutrients in a delectable, gourmet soft chew. Formulated based off of scientifically proven ingredients NeoCell Biotin Bursts offer a delicious alternative to your daily biotin regimen. Each chew is low in sugar and was especially formulated to be as readily absorbable as possible in delicious Brazilian Acai Berry flavor. Healthy hair and skin were never this easy, or sweet!

NeoCell Biotin Bursts, the best way to take your biotin. Period. (You’re Welcome!)

NeoCell has been developing and manufacturing all natural, premium anti-aging formulas for over 20 years and is the leading Collagen brand in the world. Our products are naturally based, not synthetic, and are designed to promote youthful health, beauty and total body wellness. We manufacture our own products using carefully sourced food-grade raw materials and our facility exceeds all GMP standards.We strive to continuously bring the best to our customers– products that we and our own families are proud to use, made with Nutrients You Can Trust®."

***I received this product for free to try in exchange for my honest opinion.

Alterre Holiday Giveaway

If you're like me then you've encountered the outfit and shoe coordination issue.  You've searched high and low for the perfect outfit and when you finally find it, you have no shoes to match.  You go through the oh I have that pair, nah or oh what about that pair, no struggle over and over.  You have a few that would work only if it didn't have that color in it or didn't have that strap on it.  Well, Alterre may have solved our problem ladies.  They've created shoes that you can mix and match to suit you and your lifestyle. There are 65 combinations which allow your shoes to be as versatile as you are, but it gets better.....

You have a chance to win one starter kit (2-in-1 shoes) from alterreny.com...
What you can win:
- black heel starter kit (VALUE $180)
includes: a pair of black suede mules, mist grey Jackies, and evening sky Marilyns with a handy travel bag for the looks.

Be sure to comment and share what outfit(s) you will pair your free shoes.

Complete entry form below. Contest ends December 16, 2015 so hurry for your chance to win.

You must be 18 and older to enter and live in the US.  No purchase is necessary to win.  Blogger who is hosting the giveaway is not responsible for winner's prize, sponsor of the giveaway is.  Winner will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to claim their prize or new winner will be chosen.

The Keywiz

Have you ever experienced a moment of uncertainty due to not remembering if you locked the doors to your home?  Well, I have once or twice, but my dear ex-boyfriend can never remember is he locks the doors to his vehicles.  I recently received The Keywiz and intended to give to him, but it does not appear to be made for vehicle keys that have the thick frames.  Instead, I used it on my house key.  At first I was a bit confused because there were two free lying stickers included and both said locked, but I'll explain that in a minute.

So, included in The Keywiz package were 12 different inserts for a variety of key sizes.  Keep in mind that the opening for the key insert is a narrow box shape so you probably would only be able to utilize it for residential and commercial property doors.  Also, there were the stickers that I mentioned above.  After reading over the instructions, I quickly figured out that the color sticker you used depended upon what color LED light lite up after your locked your door.  Basically, you figure out what insert your key will fit into, push the insert into The Keywiz and press the purple button to see if you locked your door.  There is a blue and an orange light and once you have locked your door using the Keywiz and press the button, one of the lights will light up. The color of the light depends upon the color that flashed the very first time you tried it.  The color that lights up is the color sticker that you will place on the back of The Keywiz.

I locked my door with They Keywiz and when I pressed the purple button, it flashed blue. I used the blue sticker as indicated. I unlocked the door and it flashed orange. At this point I can say that the product did as it stated it would because blue means locked and orange means unlocked.  I tried it and it worked, but I find it hard to remove my key from The Keywiz. I have tried and tried to get my key out of the insert, but I don't want to pull too hard because I'm afraid I will either break it or my key.  All in all, I think it is a good concept that could use a little work on the delivery of the locked/unlocked status.

If you would like to try The Keywiz visit their page on amazon here .

**Disclaimer.. I received this product free of charge in exchange for an honest review. 

SOL Silicone Wedding Ring for Men

If you've got a husband who loves you to death, but won't wear his wedding ring for this reason or that reason, then you need to order him a SOL Silicone Wedding Ring for Men, a high quality wedding band for active lifestyle.  This ring allows versatility that an average wedding ring might now.  There is no slippage issue, no worries of it getting caught on something and it complements every outfit just right..

The item can be located on Amazon by clicking here.  It is sold by RAAZOS and fulfilled by Amazon Prime.  I ordered it and selected two day shipping.  I got it in three days, but I suspect it was an issue with the courier and no fault of Amazon because everything else gets delivered on time. Currently, the item is being sold for $12.99 and free shipping is offered is you spend over $35.

Details about the wedding band include..

MATERIAL: Hypoallergenic, non conductive, non porous, non toxic, waterproof, medical grade silicone rubber. Designed for: Electricians, Firefighters, Policemen, Travelers, Bikers, Campers and Outdoor Adventurers.
DISCOVER COMFORT AND SAFETY IN YOUR ACTIVE LIFESTYLE: A safe alternative for the metal wedding ring - our flexible basketball, baseball, climbing, diving, water sports, and any activity you take on.
STYLISH silicone wedding band in a modern masculine design. Gray with red stripe.
THIN but strong and durable.
WIDTH is 8.7mm, thickness is 2mm.


According to RAAZOS...
"The SOL Silicone Wedding Band is a high-quality alternative for men with active lifestyles and jobs requiring machinery.
Safer than the traditional wedding band, our hypoallergenic, non-conductive, non-porous, non-toxic, waterproof, medical grade silicone rubber band will let you pursue your active lifestyle while still showing the world you are happily married!
Ring evulsion incidents are common. A sudden pull on a finger ring can result in serious soft tissue injury.

In SOL Rings we value your complete satisfaction and strive to offer the best quality product and excellent customer service. Please contact us with any problem or suggestion, we love to hear from our costumers

At SOL rings, we are inspired by the sun that represent all the good things in life."

Now, I have no husband nor do I have a boyfriend, but I do have friends that are married or have been married.  I have heard at least one say that he doesn't wear a ring because of the duties of his job and it can be dangerous. So, he was my model and I'm sure his wife will be happy about this gift because now he has no more excuses, but I may have just lost a friend.  Ha ha, I doubt it!  

The ring appears to be brown and red, but it's actually grey and red.  According to my guy friend, despite his hesitation, the ring is very comfortable and stylish for a man.  He stated, " I would actually considering wearing this on a daily basis and would see if I could wear it while working." Looks like his wife may be a new customer for RAAZOS and get all the looks available.  Don't be let out, order you husband one today!

Disclaimer** I received this product free in exchange for an honest review..

Thin Botanicals Body Wrap

After a long day of working and commuting I find it hard to convince myself to go to the gym.  The lazy me wins 10 times out of 10 and I just go home and prepare for reality TV.  I can't even make myself do small workouts at home so I'm always looking for a shortcut.  Anything that shows quick results and seems simple, I will try once.  I have tried the waist trainer and saw nice results, however, my skin was damaged from scarring and I would rather avoid that route.  So when I saw the information about the body wraps, I jumped on it.

I received a package of thin botanicals body wraps, from Thin Botanicals, to try free of charge. The shipping was quick and item arrived on time as promised.  The wraps were packaged neat and damage free.  The item specifies that you should not wear the wraps during a menstrual cycle, pregnancy or if you are breast feeding.  The wraps are adhesive, petite and very undetectable under clothing which is always a plus when you are wearing them while at work or going out.  As you will notice from the photo, the wrap extends down into you "woman" area and that did not work for me. I thought about cutting it so it would not be so long, but did not want to make it less effective so I left it alone.  I will say that I only suffered minor discomfort when removing the wrap from that area. Much less than I expected.

I wore mine during the day while at work, but I read that it could be wore while sleeping also.  While wearing the wraps, I noticed slight heat and I guess that served as an indication that it was working.  I have not yet completed the set of wraps, so I have no results to report, but I will say that I feel that if I keep drinking water (no sodas or tea), eat better and continue with these wraps, I will see superb results in the slimming of my waist. I'm excited and will post results later..

Check out the wraps here and let me know they worked for you. Until next time, I'm out!!

Stainless Steel Tweezers for Ingrown Hair

How many women like to pamper and care for their man. *Raises hand* I love to rub my man's head, feet and back, but what I love the most is taking care of his face.  Not only because I get some form of satisfaction out of pulling hairs from someones face, but because who wants a man with bumpy skin. NOT ME!! What bothers me though is those pesky ingrown hairs that are curled under and I can't seem to puncture the skin to get them out of there. What I have noticed is that it is those particular hairs that cause those huge bumps and are filled with so much puss.  Well, what do you do besides taking a safety pin or scissors and butcher his face, you get a pair of pointy tweezers.  That's what I did.

I had never seen any tweezers quite likes these, but Majestic Bombay sent me a free pair and I love them.  I called my boyfriend as soon as I found out I was receiving a pair and told him to get ready. Of course, since I have a reputation for being abrasive and heavy handed he was scared to death, but after some convincing I had him right where I needed him. I also had to promise that I would like blast his pictures to the world so we made a compromise that I would only use nose down pictures.  Last night, I cooked and liquored him up and right as he got comfortable I pulled out my handy dandy tweezers and went to work.  OMG you all can't guess the joy that I received from being able to actually reach and yank out those darn ingrown hairs.  I will say they most definitely are great for getting deep, but I had a bit of trouble with some of the other hairs because the ends are so straight.

All in all, I would say that this is a great product and I will definitely being using these on all the men in my family and I suggest you ladies get some for your men and you fellas get yourselves some or hint to your lady that you would like some. Click here to make your purchase today.

Running Belt w/ expandable pocket

October 24, 2015 7:25 PM CST

Like or Dislike?... Alaska Bear Inc: Running Belt with expandable pocket

Most people are aware that October is National Breast Cancer Month. Last Saturday I attended a local walk and was faced with the carry everything in my hand dilemma.  At that moment, I wished I’d had a book bag purse, jogging pants with pockets, or one of those belt things that had pockets. I didn’t have any of those items so holding my phone, wallet and keys was what I did.

A few days ago, I visited a site, www.tomoson.com, which allows you to inform select companies which of their offered products you would be interested in trying, in exchange for reviews and/or exposure.  I ran across a running belt offered by a company called Alaska Bear Inc.  I applied to try the product, free of charge, and post on a few of my social media sites. 

Today, I received the Running Belt in the mail and when I opened the product, I had to do a double take.  My exact words were, “What the hell is this?” The size of the product was a shock to me, but it definitely lived up to its name.   At first take the Running Belt with expandable pocket is very petite and doesn’t appear to hold much, but I was able to fit in items I would never expect to be suitable.  To be exact, I was able to put my Samsung galaxy 4, completely stuffed Vera Bradley wristlet and a large pair of sunglasses into the belt (see photos below). 

The running belt is adjustable for different waist sizes, it’s petite so it doesn’t take up too much space, and the elasticity is awesome.  I would rate this product a 10 out of 10 with a note that I would like to have the option of color choices. I have not gone running with the product yet, but when I do, I will post an update to let you all know how durable the item is when put to work.  Also, I am going to let a few other people try the running belt and get their opinion was well.  Be back later!! 

#runningbeltAlaskaBearExpandableFitnessandWeatherRe

You can purchase the running belt by clicking here or visiting Amazon and searching Alaska Bear.

FREE, FREE, FREE, FREEEEEEEE!!!

October 18, 2012 6:49 PM CST

If you love free stuff, then this post is for you. If you have never heard of Influenster, you are missing out.  I joined Influenster on May 15, 2014 and it has been more than worth it.  Basically, this site provides some of the best products for selected members to try and share with their family in friends. You ever heard, "Nothing in life is free," well whoever said that was right.  You've got to put in work and show the Influenster team why they should select you for upcoming campaigns.  They have surveys, allow you to review products as well answer questions asked by other members, in order to see if you're a good fit.  

Late 2014, I got an email from Influenster that took my breath away.  It said your Keurig is on the way. Lawd knows I had been wanting a Keurig for some time, but they were just too expensive for me.  Not only did they send me a free Keurig 2.0, but almost all the accessories that went with it.  I receive the carafe container for larger brewing options, the kcup carousel, and multiple kcups.  This way the best day of my life. I was baffled that they would send me a free item that was upward of $200 in the stores.  

Prior to that, I have received a box that contained different beauty products and candy (see picture below).  The best part of all you have to do is let your following know that you are trying this free item that you received from Influenster. I posted pictures on my instagram and facebook page and used a hashtag for each product that I received to socially thank the companies for their products..  

This box included...

• Sally Hansen airbrush legs
• Rimmel Kate mascara
• Ways to make money on ebay
• Coupon for W Club wine
• Rimmel Lasting Kate lipstick
• Not your Mother's Deja Vu Do Style Extender
• Dove Whole Burberries
• Ecotools Finishing Makeup Brush

What will you get in your box from Influenster? Check them out and share with your friends... www.influenster.com/660784