Express Review: True Glory Hair

I have been on the hunt for some new hair extensions for quite some time now. I have purchased hair for several times before but every time I got the hair it was HORRIBLE!!  After a months of searching the internet and sifting through the overwhelming amounts of hair companies, I decided to go with True Glory Hair. I chose them mainly because my friend had suggested them to me and the fact that their prices were VERY affordable.

If you are keen on packaging; True Glory Hair isn't for you. The hair came in a black plastic bag that was stuffed into a FedEx envelope. There was no receipt, no order slip...nothing. I pulled the hair out of the bag and it looked legit (I am not a weave queen and don't really know what to look for). I ran my fingers through the hair and a few strands came out... nothing to major to me. The hair was a bit damp and smelled like it had been sitting in a box somewhere, but I plan on washing the hair anyway so I didn't mind.

I plan on sealing the wefts and using this hair to make a u-part unit for myself. Check back for more updates!   Express Review: True Glory Hair

~GlamStudioJ~

New Series: Express Review

Hi Everyone! I am starting a new series for my blog and my YouTube channel titled "Express Review". These videos and post will be a quick and usually my first impression of products that I have purchased or received. So be on the look out for some excited new features!!

Fall into Autumn Trend

 

Brazen bronze cheeks and bright pink lips are coming to an end.  But as the color of the leaves begin to change, it’s time to shift forward and dive into Fall makeup trends.  Deep rich hues and warm colors are the uniforms of the fall.  Making a comeback this season are bold lip colors. We all love a red sexy lip, but this year, rich wine with mocha undertones rule this season. (The perfect pair: MAC Cosmetic Hang-Up lipstick w/ Hover lip liner).Whether it’s a high gloss or matte finish, the inspiration should be supple, kissable lips.

 For the eyes, this year’s fall shows boasted beautiful jewel-tones with a dash of smoke. The traditional brown/black smokey eye is out the door. Pick up your favorite navy, green, or purple shadows and any other color of choice and extend it past your crease. Practice with different colors to find what level of intensity you are most comfortable with.

Alongside the eyes are visually striking brows, so lay down the tweezers and pick up your favorite brow pencil to create a full yet polished set. Want your brows to say in place? By using a wax based pencil and a brow setting gel, you will get long lasting, smudge proof brows.

And the one thing that will never go out of style is a fresh and natural face.  Light foundation and a simple a lip gloss is all you need.  Always bear in mind that you don’t have to follow what you see on the catwalk.   Just remember fashion will go out of style, but style will never got out of fashion.  Be beautiful!

~JPL @ Tulips Cosmetics~

You don't look THAT big...

So what exactly does that mean? Over the summer after a phone call from my BFF I realized that it was time for me to do something about my weight. I mean I wasn't extremely Discovery Health Channel special huge but I am not your size 8 not a care in the world size either. I like to refer to myself as a member of team chunk and I am no longer satisfied with my membership. So I set out to loose 100 lbs... yeeeaaahhhhhhhh. I started working out regularly in August, took a break for some of September, then kicked it into high gear till November. Unfortunately I got injured and had to cease all workouts and things of that nature. But I was still motivated...I, Joanne had lost 22 pounds (at the time). I was so elated and over joyed. Now at a 26lbs weight loss, I cant help but feel that I have so much further to go... 74 pounds to be exact. When ever I tell people that I am loosing 100 lbs I always get the "You don't need to loose that much weight, you're not THAT big"... Question: What exactly is THAT big??? Sometimes I wonder what I look like to others. Yea, your saying "It doesn't matter what people think"...ummmm you try being tubby. Although I am not losing that weight for other (it took me a while to figure that out), I still do wonder. But I digress, I want to loose weight to be healthy, happy, live a longer life, and YES fit into that designer label dress. Now, that I have been working out and seeing the change in my body and when I lose the quickest and the slowest... I might drop it down to 80 lbs total... but we will cross that pudding covered bridge when we get there.

Where the heck have you been.....

Well long story short... everywhere. My life has been crazy these last few months and between health issues and trying to graduate I really have put my blog on the back burner. But to answer some question: Yes, I am alive lol and Yes, I am still on my WLJ (26 lbs down) Yay me!!

Product Review: Incoco Dry Nail Applique

So easy you can do it on a plane....seriously

*DISCLAIMER*

Dear FTA: Welcome to my blog! Just so you know I purchased this product with my own money from the Walgreen’s on Gallivan Blvd in Dorchester MA. K Thanx lol

Dear people reading my blog: I am not affiliated with this company (although I would love to be) and this is my true and honest opinion about this product. So rest assured no one is trying to pull the wool or in this case nail polish over your eyes.

Hey Everyone! So I’m sitting on a plane on my flight back to Ohio, sipping on my Fresca and the man beside me is ordering a spicy tomato juice (O_o). But I digress; I am reviewing a product that I stumbled upon in my local Walgreen’s back home in Boston. I was in the beauty/nail isle when a spotted Incoco dry nail appliqué. It was 4.99 and I thought what the heck its worth a try. I have “oily nails beds” and nail polish and this promised up to 14 days of coverage. I purchased it in the color Flaunt, which is like a deep pink/fuchsia. When you open the package there are 16 nail strips, a nail file/buffer thingy, a cuticle pusher backer (lol) I'm sure that’s not what its called) a nail polish remover cloth and I think what is a sample of there French manicure kit. I opened the pack a few days ago to try one out and I must say that I was very impressed. There was no peeling or chipping. So of course I am excited because I had finally found a nail color that stayed on my nails loner than 24 hours. I am on though e plain and decided to finish the rest of my nail while on this 2-hour flight. That’s right I just did my nails on the plain in less than 15 minutes and they were instantly dry. Ok so here is the deal: BUY THIS!!. Lol. It’s that simple. They are inexpensive last longer than bottle polish and you can even do your nails while in flight. They do smell like nail polish but the sent isn’t overpowering where you couldn't do it around other or in cramped quarters (such as a Delta airplane) The only thing is I don’t think that you are supposed to open them and not use them because one of my nails isn’t sticking well but once we land and I get to my place I am going to put a clear coat of polish on just to seal them. Over all I give this product 5 out 5. It is very well priced; easy to find at your local Walgreen’s (or online) and everything you need is in a convenient package. You could ask for more. Try them out and let me know what you think!

Product Review: Nexxus Humectress Hydrating Treatment Deep Conditioner

It is summertime and the overwhelming heat has taken its toll on my hair. For the last two months I had been looking for a treatment/conditioner that would revive my hair after the beatings it took from the sun all weak. For awhile I had been wanting to try the Nexxus Humectress Hydrating Treatment Deep Conditioner that I saw at my local CVS but was scared to for some reason. I am a Nexxus stan and use their shampoo and conditioner religiously (I even recommened it to other when they ask what I use). I really didnt think that this would work on my hair but I bought it anyway and was going to return it if it didnt work. After washing my hair with the Therape Shampoo, I put in the deep treatment in and could feel a difference instantly (seriously, I was shocked) and let it sit for 30 mins. After rinsing it out and conditioning, I put my hair in a bun to let it air dry. The results were amazing. I was as if new life was birthed into my hair lol. I cant wait to use this on my roller set next week. The product ran me about $15 but all in all I give it a 5 out of 5..... Nexxus never lets me down!!!!