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Sexy Big Sexy Hair Spray & Stay Intense Hold Hairspray
The Cadillac of all Super-ultra-hold hairsprays!
OMG! This hairspray is to DIE for! Okay, so first I have to say, that unless I were suffering a concussion, I could have never have imagined myself paying so much for "just a hairspray" ($17.95/can). Until now. So here's what happened: Last Christmas, I was an actress in a six night, seven performance dinner theater that was set in the 1940's. Of course our super-set, victory-rolled hairstyles required plenty of setting products, and mucho hairspray. Especially since I was also in charge of hair and makeup, I had practiced my hairstyle for weeks before the production. The day of our first full costume run-throughs (we were going to be running the show twice that day. It was one of our first chances for full costume, and wearing a hat over victory rolls isn't very easy, so I wanted to practice it.) It took me longer to get into costume than I thought it would. They called the cast to be ready in 10 minutes, and I hadn't even started to style my hair. When I realized I left my hairspray upstairs in my bag, I fellow cast member offered me her "Spray and Stay". I quickly teased and rolled my hair, and finished it off with a dose of the Big Sexy Hair product and ran to the stage shoving my hat onto my head. At the end of the day, when I went to brush out my hair, I stopped and looked at my hairstyle for the first time since that afternoon, and it hit me: My hair looked EXACTLY like it had looked early that morning when I styled and sprayed it. My rushed hairstyle had made it through 2 runs of a fast-paced musical in which I took my hat off and on several times during the show (without a mirror), danced, ran, and sweated all over the stage, WITHOUT A HAIR OUT OF PLACE! I couldn't believe it. Then I thought, "Well this is going to be fun to brush out!" Yet it brushed through my hair almost as if there wasn't any product in it! I ran out the next day and purchased my own can of awesome-ness to have for the run of the show. It's especially perfect for updos and half up-do's, but I also use it as a finishing spray when I'm wearing my naturally straight hair down in waves or curls. It does stiffen up the hair, but not weigh my ultra fine, yet volumous hair down. I'm now a Big Sexy Hair devotee.
February 9, 2013
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1/2-1 little pump of this stuff, and my well-processed, almost matted, hair is silky smooth! I discovered this stuff when I received a sample of it while I was in beauty school. I received it from a "professionals only" supply shop and gave it a try. The first thing I noticed was the heavenly smell! Sweet and scrumptious, but very light. The next thing I noticed, is that a little goes a very long way. If I either use too much, or if I apply it from root to ends (rather than the reverse) it makes my roots feel too greasy. I work it thoroughly through my ends first and then up through my roots, and it completely detangles my hair. Even if I don't use conditioner. A 2 ounce bottle lasts me up to a year, so it's worth every penny! Liquid gold.
February 9, 2013
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Finally! An eyeshadow palette of matte and satin earth-tones! And it's Urban Decay which is a huge bonus. This palette consists of 6 neutral shades: 3 lighter shades (Venus, Foxy, and WOS), one medium shade (Naked 2), and 2 darker colors (Faint and Crave). The colors go on smoothly, but I've had some difficulty blending the dark shades (which is not an unusual experience for me with the darker shades of UD eye shadows. However, that is why I knocked of 2 stars) They are really nice colors though, without a hind of sparkle, shine, glitter, or shimmer (which of course makes for a much more attractive look for maturing eyes.) Not a bad value at $27 either.
December 31, 2012
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These work wonderfully at removing facial makeup without breaking me out (I have very acne-prone skin). They are not good for removing waterproof or resistant eye makeup. They remove even longwearing foundations beautifully. Great when you're on-the-go or just feeling lazy.
December 28, 2012
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I really wanted this to work, but I did not see an ounce of improvement in my skin. I didn't like the smell, the price, really anything about it.
December 28, 2012
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I've probably used this for a decade or longer. I try other lotions, but keep coming back to this one. I find it to be the perfect texture, rich and creamy without being to thick, and definitely not too watery. It smooths over my body and absorbs well into the skin, though it does take a few minutes, but not longer. The scent is heavenly unless you don't want people telling you that you smell like a chocolate bar (then I would go with the unscented.) It may clash with your perfume (deodorant, etc) if you aren't careful.
December 28, 2012
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While very pricey as far as I'm concerned, this is the best razor I've ever used! It's worth every penny. It gives me such a close shave that it actually gives me an extra day between when I have to shave my legs! I bought them for my 15 year old daughter, and she totally agrees. Gives close, smooth shave, no knicks or cuts. My legs have never felt sexier!
December 28, 2012
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While I don't use this for my everyday makeup, it's worth the extra step when I need/want extra wear and/or precision with my eyeshadow. I have to be careful to apply it before I apply any powder based makeup (like foundation or setting powder), and as long as I do that, it works great. I'm a multiple times purchaser, but I wouldn't purchase this product again in "Sin". Only the clear. "Sin" all over the eyelid is just too much, and definitely does not look all that attract
December 28, 2012
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Very light, silky, creamy texture. Absorbs nicely into the skin and leaves the skin silky smooth. As expensive as good eye serums can be, this is an excellent value. No problems with my sensitive eyes. Wear it at night or during the day under makeup. I've used this for years!
December 28, 2012
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I knock off one star because of the amount of time it takes to dry, but I love the color. It has excellent staying power (even under multiple applications of lip balm.), and it doesn't dry out my lips like some stains. I would think that it's pricey, except that it lasts forever! (well, for me a year.) I've used a number of different brands of lip stains, but I keep coming back to this one.
December 27, 2012
