Bling Strands "The Ultimate Hairstyle Accessory" Review

I must confess -- I'm a bling addict! I've been addicted to blingy things ever since I was a child, all through my teenage years and now I'm a 20-something-Mommy-of-two STILL facing this addiction, lol. It all started with glittery Lisa Frank stickers to glitter nail polish, then shimmery body lotion and now Bling Strands!

What are Bling Strands?

"It's a safe and temporary hairstyle accessory. Bling Strands are tied in, so you can change them out when the mood suits. No messy tools, glue or chemicals. You care for them just like you would your own hair. YES, you can Wash, Blow Dry, Curl and Flat Iron up to 400 degrees."

I was delighted to get the opportunity to review Bling Strands and eager to get my hands on them too. As soon as they arrived, just like a kid in the candy store, I went straight for the packaging! I received a 25-count pack of Sizzling Purple Bling Strands. During my first attempt at putting in a Bling Strand -- I failed miserably, but luckily there is an awesome "How-To" video on Bling Strands website. I watched the video one time and within 10 minutes my first 4 strands were already in. Not bad for a first-timer. I then decided to add a few to my 6-year-olds hair also. She was literally going nuts with excitement! After that, we both left them in overnight and I was amazed that they even stayed in place through all the tossing and turning I do. (Yes I'm a WILD sleeper, lol). Not one Bling Strand fell out, slid down, or loosened one bit.

By the third day I had to test my luck with a curling iron and straightener. I can say I'm happy with the results, see for yourself...

Bling Strands curled just like my hair did and straightened just as my hair did too. I love the sparkle it adds to my hair in any style I do. These will definitely be a new necessity when it comes to hair accessories for me (and my little one too, lol). It's the perfect way to add a little or a lot of sparkle and color to your hair without the chemicals of hair dye.

Stop by www.BlingStrands.com to view all 15 sizzling iridescent colors available! Bling Strands are lead-free, non-toxic, and non-flammable. They are available in packs of 25, 50, and 100 for under $15.

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Whipped Lemongrass Shea Butter Review

When I think of typical shea butter... I just assume, "hmmm, another body butter available at any other typical bath & body location." Little did I know that I was in for a surprise... I was on Twitter and read a tweet from Karen Attiah offering a sample of her all natural Whipped Lemongrass Shea Butter, made of pure unrefined shea butter, jojoba oils, vitamin e, almond oil, and other pure oils. The first day I received this sample, I used it as a moisturizer all over my arms where I usually have a couple dry patches. It felt like I was putting a rich, whipped icing all over my arms and even smelled good enough to be one! I would describe this yummy lemongrass scent as a bold, clean, citrus fragrance. The butter instantly melted into my skin as I smoothed it on. My arms felt so smooth and even glistened in the sun too. After a couple days of using this on my arms I definitely seen an improvement on how healthy my skin looked! It even helped a lot with my dry patches too.

I decided to use the remaining half of the Whipped Lemongrass Shea Butter sample as hair dressing for my straightened-but-frizzy-hair. I rubbed the butter in my palms and spread it throughout my hair. First I noticed how amazing my hair smelled. When I walked past my 6-year old daughter she even stopped me to ask "Mommy what's that smell? It smells goooood!" I let her get a whiff of my hair and she smiled. The scent lasted pretty long and made my hair smell wonderful. The best part about using this as hair dressing is that it completely smoothed out all my frizzies.

You can learn more about Karen and  her mission is to "raise awareness of the plight of rural women in West Africa Who mix shea butter." This shea butter comes directly from Accra, Ghana. Her blog (http://morethanaruby.wordpress.com/) even explains the process of extracting shea butter. I can absolutely say that she has a great product that supports a great cause. Overall, I am completely satisfied with Karen's Whipped Lemongrass Shea Butter. I would LOVE to purchase some once it becomes available too!

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