Review of the NuNAAt naat Silicon Healthy Restoration line

What can keratin do for your? It can repair damaged hair. NuNAAT gave me the opportunity to try one of their collections of hair care products and I jumped at the chance. The line I reviewed is the naat Silicon Healthy Restoration line. I have highlights and use a blonde toner in my hair, so at any given time I am dealing with some damage.

Silicon Healthy Restoration by NuMAAT

The collection consists of nuNAAT naat Silicon Moisturizing ShampoonuNAAT naat Silicon Moisturizing Hair MasknuNAAT naat Silicon Leave-In Cream and nuNAAT naat Silicon Hair Serum Hair Polisher. The line has ingredients like pearl proteins, ceramides and keratin to strengthen hair, smooth hair cuticles and fix split ends.

First, the shampoo. It has a clear, sticky consistency. It kind of reminds me of a clarifying shampoo. I have really fine hair, so I had to be careful how I applied it, or it would just be stuck in there like a big blob. It also does not lather very much.

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Instead of a regular conditioner, you are supposed to use the mask. That is fine, but I wish they would just stick it in a tube or bottle. I hate opening any kind of jar in the shower. Sometimes I can’t grip it and then water gets inside. Ick. I do like the Silicon Moisturizing Hair Mask a lot. It has keratin in it, which is the same main ingredient in Joico’s K-Pak. The difference is with Joico you need to use a conditioner with it and it is really expensive. You also only use K-Pak a couple of times a week and you can use the Naat product everyday. I think daily use of NuNAAT gives the same results as K-Pak.  So $20 vs. $4.99 is a great value.

Silicon Moisturizing Hair Mask

The nuNAAT naat Silicon Leave-In Cream is supposed to fill the gap (I think) from the lack of conditioner. It was way too thick for my fine hair. It made my hair feel dirty. This is not a new problem for me. Many leave-ins do this to my hair. If you have normal to thick hair you should be fine.

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Lastly, we come to the nuNAAT naat Silicon Hair Serum Hair Polisher. I loved this product. It is similar to the consistency of popular argan hair oils. It smells really good and makes your hair shiny and adds manageability. Sometimes I use it when I get out of the pool and need something in my hair.

Silicon Hair Serum

I probably would not use this “collection” again. I would use the mask and the serum. But that is normal for me. I never use a hair collection. I use different products from different lines everyday. My shower looks like a hair product episode of Hoarders.  I do think that NuNAAT products are an excellent value for the money. You can find them online and at various Walgreens locations. They also offer great giveaway and sampling opportunities. Follow them on Facebook,  Twitter  and YouTube to check out the products for yourselves.

Rain Cosmetics offers new sampling program

The Miss USA Pageant is in town and while the folks at Rain Cosmetics are busy glamming up all the contestants, you can hop over to their website and score some deluxe samples for only $2 !

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Just fill out the form with the product and shade colors and checkout. The $2 price also includes free shipping. There are some exclusions like pressed powder products, lip glosses, lashes, brushes, and shirts. Some suggestions: Glitterati powder, Private Jet Glam Lipstick and Center Of Attention Party Girl Pewter.

Rain has also partnered with CHIPPENDALES® to create a beauty kit. The Perfect Beauty Package includes some Rain Cosmetics classics, perfect for a Girl’s Night Out . The set is $12 and includes:

■ NUDE LIP GLOSS A smooth, sexy beige
■ COPPER BRONZER A warm golden shimmer
■ HIGH ROLLER MASCARA Rich black
■ BLACKJACK EYE PENCIL Deepest black
■ STRIP MAKEUP WIPES For all skin types

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Camp Gorgeous gift with purchase at Neiman Marcus

From June 2 through June 9, shoppers in the beauty department at Neiman Marcus will get this lovely beach tote (in a choice of three colors) and deluxe samples with any beauty purchase of $85.

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Deluxe Samples include:

  • Acqua di Parma Acque Nobili Collection mini eau de toilette spray
  • Trish McEvoy BB Tinted Moisturizer, .12 fl. oz.
  • YSL Babydoll Mascara, .06 fl. oz.
  • Kate Somerville Exfolikate Deluxe Sample, .25 fl.oz. (this sample is about half of the full size version offered for $22)
  • Bliss Incredipeel Packette – spa strength resurfacing pads
  • Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum and either Skin Tonelluminator or Perfectionist CP+R Packettes.

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Also pictured are products I suggest from Neiman Marcus, VENeffect Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF and plant phytoestrogens and Omorovicza Complexion Perfector BB SPF 20.

 

Spring Fever VoxBox review

 

This is my second VoxBox I have gotten from a company called Influenster.They have this great sampling program in which they send out boxes of the newest products to ”influensters” that review them out in social media land.  Anyone who likes to review products and talk about can join here.

Spring VoxBox

The is what was inside my Spring VoxBox: Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS Dust It, Secret Outlast Clear Gel Antiperspirant/ Deodorant, NYC New York Color Applelicious Glossy Lip Balm, Tastykake Kandy Bar Cakes and Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-on Manicure. It also had a $5 off coupon for any Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS product at ULTA Beauty.

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The OSiS Dust is a lot like dry shampoo, but not in an aerosol form. One of the side effects of the popular dry shampoos is that is adds texture.  OSiS is in a shaker. I tried to shake it on my hair and waaay too much came out. Next time I will just shake some in my palm and put it in my hair. It is great for adding texture to my thin, fine hair. However, you can only use it if you are planning on washing your hair the next morning. I do wish it had better instructions. ($23.50 at ULTA).

Secret OutlastI already use the Secret Outlast Clear Gel Antiperspirant/Deodorant. The clear gel can feel a bit sticky so I reserve it for outfits I want to keep marks off. The other thing about the gel version is that you get a lot less for the money.

 

 

The NYC New York Color Applelicious Glossy Lip Balm smells like apples and gives you just a hint of red tint to your lips.  With Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil and Avocado Oil it is more like a lip butter, $2.99.

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A nice, unexpected addition to the VoxBox was the  Reese’s Peanut Butter Tastykake Kandy Bar Kakes. I love the original Tastykakes and they have made an appearance back in Vegas since Hostess took a nosedive. This new kake tastes similar to the Tastykake Peanut Butter Kandy Cakes.

Tastykake Kandy Bar Kakes

Finally, the Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-on Manicure. I have used these before and I have to say I am more “imPRESSed” with newer color choices. The best thing to do before you use these is to trim your nails down, mainly so you can wear them longer and to keep them from lifting. You can also trim them to the desired length after application. TIP: Put the thumbs on last.

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* These products were provided complimentary from Influenster.com.

The best top cost ever!

Essie's Good To Go! Box

The secret to a shiny, long-lasting manicure is a good top coat. I always get comments like, “Is that a gel manicure” or “I  didn’t know they had gel in that color”. But I never get gel manicures. First of all I don’t have time and second, I’m scared of UV lights. I used to use Essie’s To Dry For! religiously, until I found a new favorite, Good To Go!.

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Essie’s Good To Go!

While to To Dry For! was a great quick dry, Good To Go! has a quick dry component and a chip resistant, non-yellowing high gloss shine additive. It retails for around $10, but it is available at ULTA Beauty – so with their $3.50 coupon, you can get it for $6.50.