Curl Serum

It's been a while since I've raved about a new product. Lately, I've had criticisms for every product I've tried. Last winter through summer, Moroccan Oil could do not wrong for me--no greasiness, increased shine the longer you use it and very softening. However, this fall, with all of my color changes, I've needed a bit more. I've been dissatisfied with all of my wave products since the lightening of my hair changed its texture.

I happened upon this curling serum in TJ Maxx. For $4, I figured it was worth a shot--a defrizzer, conditioner and curl aid in one. Yes, please! I've used it three times now and I love it. It is everything I need right now. I've looked up reviews and apparently I am alone in my rave.

However, if you're looking for great deal, try your local TJ Maxx. If you're looking for a good deal, try here.


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L'Oreal Elnett

I'm back! It's been a crazy few weeks, but I've still managed to make some discoveries about the good, bad and perfect products.

First of all, this:
L'Oreal Elnett hairspray

Are you expecting another rave review? Well, I happen to disagree with every magazine beauty editor who has ever pushed me to buy this! For YEARS, I have read about this "wonder product." It is not all that, you guys. No at all.

Let me disclaim a little first. I have only used the small size of the Extra Strong Hold, rather than the Strong Hold. The reason is that it takes me forever to go through a bottle of hairspray. My aerosol cans always clog up, so my last purchase was a travel size of Dove Soft Hold spray. It has done everything I wanted it to (just getting my bangs to stay where I want them to, with light hold.) My hair holds shape too well, so I don't need more spray on it. Plus, I don't like the crunchy feeling of hairspray all over my hair. I use Frederick Fekkai Glossing Spray for a light, shiny hold.

Why don't I like this? I have to say the biggest reason is the smell. It is awful, and seems to get worse the longer it's on. I am not normally too sensitive to smells, but this one is just very old lady like and musty. Yuck.

The second reason is that it's really sticky for something that is supposed to be brushable.

The third is that is bodifies my already full bodied hair. It seems to frizz and fatten it up.

This was a huge disappointment since I've followed its cult status for years--from the illegal ingredient that wasn't allowed in the US, to its arrival at Target last year.