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Gifts to Pamper: the Wireless SKG Neck Massager to Soothe Sore Neck Muscles Anytime

May 3, 2019 · 9 Comments

Regular massage is an important part of our self-care to keep us at our physical and mental best. Most of us are too busy to get a professional massage. Take care of neck pain fast with the wireless SKG Neck Massager.

SKG Neck Massager operates with the touch of a button

WHY NECK MASSAGE IS NECESSARY

Phones, tablets, and laptops cause us to bend our necks in unnatural positions. This results in aches and pains. They sometimes call this “tech neck”. It is the undue stress caused by the posture our necks take while using technology. Other activities also stress our necks. These include travel, reading, gardening, washing dishes, heavy lifting or other household chores. Even sleeping in an odd position can cause a sore neck.

The SKG Neck Massager comes in an attractive box suitable for gift giving

ABOUT the SKG Neck Massager

SKG Neck Massager relieves aches, knots and muscle tension. in the neck and other areas of the body. It is the result of patented research and technology. It simulates the impact of real human massage.

The SKG Neck Massager comes with optional remote, manual and USB charger cord

SKG Neck Massager FEATURES

WIRELESS DESIGN

I especially love that this device is wireless yet still can deliver a strong massage. I can use it anywhere including walking outside or while traveling. It is never a cumbersome feel and I am not tethered to staying in the range of an electric cord during use.

No wires. Use SKG Neck Massager anywhere, even walking outside

SILENT OPERATION

The SKG Neck Massager is virtually silent. I’ve used it while watching TV, listening to music, talking on the phone, and working on the computer.

One touch button

DESIGN & AESTHETIC

It is a sleek, modern, all-white design. It has a 3D suspension and 4-point design for a comfortable neck fit. There is a soft silicone to support the neck. I like that it doesn’t look like a weird old lady health contraption. It looks like fashionable headphones so I can discretely wear it out in public.

It is discrete and looks like headphones. No sticky pads or wires to catch my hair

Padded silicone neck cushion provides a secure yet comfortable fit

Padded silicone neck cushions provide a secure yet comfortable fit

Padded and comfortable design features

Contoured for comfort and fit

LIGHTWEIGHT & EASY TO WEAR

Weighing less than six ounces (160g), it is suitable for use at home or traveling and fits into my bag or backpack. Despite being lightweight it is still sturdy. I dropped it with no cracks, dents or damage.

Lightweight and easy to carry in bag or backpack

Lightweight and easy to carry in a bag or backpack

TEN MASSAGE MODES

Many neck massagers offer two or three modes that are mostly vibration. That is soothing but not helpful enough to combat a sore neck.

The SKG neck massager has ten (10) different massage modes. These range from suitable for achy and sensitive to deep muscle stiffness. It uses e-stim or TENS technology, which is found effective in reducing muscle pain and retraining muscles within physical therapy settings. Typically e-stim involves sticky pads and wires, but this device uses neither. The two heads provide massage contact points.

Heat and massage functions on two sturdy but flexible heads

SKG Neck Massager

The SKG Neck Massager provides wireless massage relief

HEAT

There is precise temperature control. Not too hot, but warm enough to soothe achy muscles. I like that there is a heat sensor, so it doesn’t get TOO hot. It is easy to burn sensitive neck skin with moist heating pads. I don’t have to worry about that with this device.

Close up: Provides heat and e-stim massage capabilities

USB CHARGER & BUILT-IN BATTERY

I get four hours of use from one charge. The charger is a convenient USB port that recharges the built-in battery.

I especially like not having to restrict my use of the device to locations near an electrical plug. I can walk around the house or outside and get a soothing neck massage. Most devices require me to stop what I am doing to get relief for aching muscles. The SKG Neck Massager lets me go about my regular day without interruption. I especially like this feature for use while traveling.

Often portable products aren’t powerful. But this device can deliver effective relief for achy neck muscles.

SKG Neck Massager with easy access USB charger port

Fast charging by USB. It blinks orange until fully charged

SKG Neck Massager charges quickly for use anywhere. Once it is fully charged, it turns blue.

Get 4 hours of massage from one USB charge

ABOUT SKG

SKG researches, designs, and manufacturers of small appliances, beauty and massage appliances. The company has won design awards and has 114 patented technologies. SKG products are popular in Germany, France, and 28 other countries.

SKG makes beauty and health devices, like this Neck Massager

MAKES A GREAT GIFT

The SKG Neck Massager is attractive, sturdy and effective. It is lightweight and easy to use anywhere. It comes in a box suitable for gift giving. Its sleek design makes for a great gift for yourself, a friend or for Mom! What Mom couldn’t use some pampering?

There is a special Mother’s day 15% discount for Amazon Prime Members on the SKG Neck Massager from May 3 to May 12.

The SKG Neck Massager makes a great gift

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find the SKG Neck Massager at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P5D2TH8

The SKG Neck Massager

ABOUT THIS POST

Like you, the team here at Style Chicks needs time to evaluate and form an opinion of the products we talk about. In the case of the SKG Neck Massager, we received compensation for our time and effort to form an opinion of this product. We produced this blog post because we think the product is great and want to share it with you!

iRestore Hair Growth System Months 3 and 4 Update

November 21, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Welcome to our update of the iRestore Hair Growth System for Months 3 and 4!

New to our series? Here is a quick sum-up of the iRestore Hair Growth System:

ABOUT THE IRESTORE HAIR GROWTH SYSTEM AND HOW IT HELPS GROW HAIR

If you’re just joining us on this series, you may be wondering what iRestore does for hair. The iRestore ID-500 Laser Dome is an FDA-Cleared device that is a dome-shaped helmet which is worn for 25 minutes, every other day, for a pain-free laser treatment. The iRestore unit is lightweight and has a generous length cord for ease of movement during use. It is silent, so it can be used while watching TV or while on the computer.

What makes iRestore special? On the inside of the helmet are twenty-one Class 3R lasers and thirty LED diodes that produce a red light in a specific nanometer range. This range has been clinically demonstrated to stimulate hair follicles, thereby enhancing regrowth.

How does iRestore work? Laser light can give dormant hair follicles a “kick-start” by increasing blood flow to the follicles. This brings the right nutrients and supports to bring hair follicles back to life, once again producing hair. Second, the laser can extend the growth phase of hair to restore a healthy hair production cycle once again. As a side bonus, currently producing follicles and the scalp also benefit from increased nutrients and blood flow.

iRestore ID-500 Laser Dome with an auto shut-off timer

The inside of the iRestore Helmet dome headband

The Style Chicks team has three of our own using the iRestore system for six months to test it for ourselves.

LEE

At about 16 weeks of use I noticed 1/2 inch hairs along my front hairline, my center part, and my temples. Since they are entirely uniform in length I conclude that it is a result of using the iRestore Hair Growth System. The length suggests the growth actually started at three months. Before coloring my hair the new growth was very obvious since the new hair was white contrasting with my dark colored hair.

I’m continuing to use the iRestore Hair Growth System to maintain what’s been achieved and will vary my part each time I use it from now on. This is because it may be that the relatively dense existing scalp hair may be preventing the laser from reaching the follicles on some parts of my head. But where there was no hair definitely appears to be responding well.

Lee After Four Months

COURTNEY

My hair is still shedding (which is normal at the beginning of the process), but I’m really looking forward to seeing new growth. I’m still on the same schedule of using the laser helmet while I answer emails a few mornings a week. It impresses me how well the helmet is made – no signs of wear! It hasn’t stretched out, so no fear of it falling off! After four months, it still looks and feels like new. Impressive!

I hate to sound like a broken record, but I still can’t get over how amazing the iRestore Hair Growth Shampoo is. This time of year my hair tends to get fairly dull due to the change in temperature: within the course of a month, we have gone from 90-degree weather at the beginning of October to almost freezing last night! That is a lot of adjustment for hair. I tend to switch up my routine to richer conditioners, and I wasn’t sure if the shampoo would get my hair clean like it did when my conditioning routine was lighter over the Summer. But it works fantastic! I don’t have to roughly scrub my hair, the shampoo cleanses my hair so gently. No product buildup, and no DHT buildup on my scalp!

The Serum is continuing to coddle the short, thin pieces of my hair in front: while I wished they would grow back to their previous length, they are soft and strong at least.

Courtney After 4 Months

LYN

I don’t detect new hair growth yet per se, but I have noticed my roots feel stronger and are growing less dry and brittle. The hair shafts at the root also seem just a bit thicker. I hope this is a result of the timely removal of DHT from my scalp before it can cause damage. In the past, I didn’t wash my hair daily for fear of drying out my hair and ruining my hair color job. I also did hair growth tricks (like rubbing Coconut Oil on my scalp) that likely just trapped in the DHT, making matters worse. I like how the Hair Growth Shampoo and iRestore 3-in-1 Hair Growth Formula both fight DHT from the inside and out.

The Hair Growth Shampoo continues to be pleasant to use, my hair has not grown tired of it. I like how it lathers well and the Aloe Vera has a nice nourishing dimension, like using a conditioner but without leaving a residue on the hair. I was concerned that the daily shampooing needed to remove DHT would dry out my hair, but it doesn’t dry out my hair or strip hair color. I like the gentle but good clean that leaves my hair looking fuller.

Lyn After Four Months

That’s it for Months Three and Four! Stayed tuned for our Month 5 Update!

WHERE TO BUY IT

Interested in trying the iRestore Hair Growth System yourself? Find it at https://www.irestorelaser.com

iRestore has some amazing Black Friday deals! Check them out:

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Save $400 on the iRestore Cyber Kit 12-Month Supply with code ➡ BF400

Plus, get a FREE battery pack with a 6 or 12-Month Supply!

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Style Chicks received the iRestore Hair Growth System for review purposes. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

Health: Yunmai Premium Smart Scale for Meeting Health & Fitness Goals

November 17, 2018 · Leave a Comment

I’ve had the same scale in my bathroom for most of my life, and it has long lost its’ precision. So when I get weighed at the doctor or weigh myself at the gym, on occasion, I’m in for a bit of a shock. And an overall weight isn’t indicative of several factors, such as muscle mass, my percentage of fat, or percentage of visceral fat. So I’m thrilled to have found the Yunmai Premium Smart Scale which not only measures these important weight-related statistics, but pairs with its’ own Yunmai APP to sync with Apple health, Fitbit, and Google Fit to help track and achieve the overall fitness goals of the entire family.

FEATURE OVERVIEW

The Yunmai Premium Smart Scale measures ten important statistics of weight and overall health. These statistics can upload via Bluetooth to the Yunami app to monitor progress, track goals, or get an advisory report. The ten important statistics include:

Weight
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body fat ratio
Water weight
Muscle weight
Bone weight percentage
Visceral Fat
Protein
Body Age
Basal Metabolic Rate

Not just a regular scale, it weighs and calculates multiple weight factors

The Yunmai APP is available for iOS (Apple) and Android smartphones. There is also a version for the iPad. The app is free to download and syncs itself up to the scale and can also be used with Apple health, Fitbit, and Google Fit.

The app is available for Android and Apple devices, including iPhone and iPad tablets.

ABOUT THE SCALE

PACKAGING

The packaging is understated and elegant. It is suitable for gift giving. The outer box contains the scale in a good looking inner box, and it is packed quite securely. The scale is secured even in the inner box with a foam wrap envelope. The batteries are included.

Yunmai Premium Smart Scale gift box

It is wrapped and secured exceptionally well.

Sturdy internal packing materials keeps scale safe

Sturdy internal packing materials keep the scale safe

Well packed

Well packed and comes with a concise User Guide

AESTHETIC & DESIGN

The scale itself is sleek and modern. The surface is highly reflective but gives an almost enameled look. It is a simple design, but eye-catching.

Yunmai logo on the sleek scale surface

Yunmai Premium Smart Scale comes with batteries and is designed to be stable

Sturdy feet has slip-proof grips

The LED display is clear, crisp and easy-to-read with a modern chrome circular design.

The display shows weight in lbs or kg based on your settings

ABOUT THE YUNAMI APP FEATURES

The Yunmai Premium Smart Scale is a Bluetooth-enabled scale that gives precise measurements of a number of body composition factors. Since it is a scale, it does indeed measure weight, but it gives the reasons behind that weight.

The Bluetooth feature allows you to connect up to the Yunmai App, which is available for both Android and iOS. The Bluetooth pairs effortlessly and automatically shows detailed results of your weigh-in. It keeps a history of your stats so you can track your progress over time. This doesn’t just apply to weight, but all stats that are calculated with each weigh-in. For instance, it tracked that I lost nearly a pound of fat in a week’s time. Considering that a standard weight in pounds (or kilograms, the app gives both options) can be affected by the loss of muscle, water weight, etc., I was glad to know that the lost was fat.

Follow the step-by-step instructions in the Quick Start guide to connect the scale and app.

MY EXPERIENCE USING THE Yunmai Premium Smart SCALE & APP

The app’s comprehensive analysis feature allows you to see both an overview and individual statistics. For instance, my general health report showed that I lost 1.2 lbs over the course of seven days. It gives the option to share this information on Facebook and/or Twitter. This is a helpful option if you and your friends are supporting each other in a quest to get healthier.

The app then gives specifics of Body Components and how they factor into overall weight and health. Here’s an overview of the Body Components:

The first component is BMI. The app explains that BMI (Body Mass Index) is a value derived from the weight and height of a person. It shows where your figure falls on the spectrum of health to unhealthy numbers. I have a BMI of 18.6, which is pretty good.

Screenshot: Yunmai Bluetooth 4.0 Premium Smart Body Fat Scale

The second component is your Body Fat percentage. The percentage comes from the total mass of your fat divided by your overall body mass, so it shows what percentage of your body is fat. This is an excellent percentage to know in order to ascertain what lifestyle changes you might need to make.

Screenshot: the measure of body fat

The third component is Muscle mass. Muscle weighs more than Fat, it is good to know the two percentages. If you have been doing a lot of muscle-building exercises, your weight can go up, even though you are losing fat. So knowing both your fat percentage and your Muscle Mass can give a better understanding of how your efforts affect your overall health, not just your weight.

I never gave Body Water much thought, but it is an interesting statistic to know. It is the total amount of fluid in the body. This is important to know when you may under or over attribute a weight gain or loss to high-sodium foods, or even if you are dehydrated.
Track water weight screenshot
Protein Percentage is a good statistic to have as it is the most abundant kind of molecule in the body aside from water. It assists in the growth, repair, and maintenance of the body, so it is essential to have a proper amount of protein in your system.
A component that is very good to know is the amount of Visceral fat in your system. Visceral fat is the fat that is stored in the abdominal cavity and surrounds many internal organs. Since a high level of Visceral Fat can be a predictor of metabolic disease, this is a very important statistic to track over time. I was glad to see that my figure was low but healthy.

Yunmai app screenshot

Bone Mass is the estimated weight of bone mineral in the body. Many women have lower than expected bone mass, but this can be reversed with dietary modifications if it is caught early enough. This feature is very helpful.
BMR is a very interesting statistic. Your Basal Metabolic Rate is the amount of energy expended while at rest. Basically, it is the number of calories per day that you burn if you are sedentary. My BMR is 1222, which motivates me to get in a little bit of extra exercise since I can burn off weight fairly quickly if I eat a healthy diet.
Body Age is the last component and is a rather motivating one. It shows the age of your body based on health and fitness based on all of the Body Components combined. My Body Age is two years younger than my chronological age, but it does motivate me to work harder to keep my body and health at its’ optimal!

NOTABLE FEATURES

This is a great scale for families. The app can track the stats of up to 16 individual users and can be used on separate devices.

The app allows for adding up to sixteen family members to monitor and track progress

A screenshot from the app which allows for adding up to sixteen family members to monitor and track progress

The extra large display is very useful: my vision isn’t terribly bad, but some scales are hard to see. The digital display is quite clear on this scale.

Another feature of this scale is that it still works even if the floor surface is not entirely flat, such as an older house, or on wide wood beams, tiles, or carpeting. This assures consistent results.

This scale is quite beautiful and works with a variety of decors, and it gives very helpful information to help you better manage your health. Of course, you should always work with your doctor if you are making any major lifestyle change, especially if you have a pre-existing condition.

WHERE TO FIND IT

Find the Yunmai Premium Smart Scale at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C6E2YSI/smart+body+scale?fbclid=IwAR2fjDsNpVMSg0ov71oL2VhAakQViVbghjoMKPXodbbwbrEZpYku05jLQtw&th=1

I received this product in exchange for my unbiased review and received compensation for my time and effort. However, my experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine.

iRestore Hair Growth System One Month Update

July 11, 2018 · 5 Comments

Here at Style Chicks, we’ve been running an in-house trial of the iRestore Hair Growth System with three of our own team. Learn more about the iRestore Hair Growth System here and read our one-month reports with pictures below.

LEE

The iRestore Hair Growth System has easily incorporated into my beauty routine. I use it regularly while watching TV.

The shampoo is very nice to use, taming my wiry locks without residue that weighs hair down. Even apart from its anti-DHT properties, I would buy this shampoo.

The supplements are easy to take but it is too soon to know if they are contributing to regrowth.

That’s also true of the hair serum but I can report that it doesn’t weigh down hair in any way like some products I’ve tried that have made my hair look thinner and separated. It also does not leave hair greasy, and there is no unpleasant odor or feel to the serum.

Lee After One Month

COURTNEY

Using the device is pretty easy – I keep it on my desk and use it when I’m answering emails in the morning. The time goes fast since I’m focused on something else. Actually, I really like that it automatically turns off when the session is done because otherwise, I would lose track of time!

I take the supplement after dinner, and while it is too soon to see any effects, I do feel like this is a quality formula and it isn’t hard to swallow, which is rare among supplements containing Biotin.

I really love the shampoo. It’s gentle but really gets my hair clean. More importantly, it really gets my scalp clean. So in addition to removing DHT, I’ve noticed more movement in my hair and it is silkier since using this shampoo. There is a bit more loft in my hair, which is great. Plus, it is so shiny!

I think my favorite part of the iRestore Hair Growth System is the serum. Massaging it into my scalp has turned into a bit of a decadent ritual. Not only does it feel great while I’m doing it, but it is great knowing that I’m doing something to prevent hair loss and fortify existing hair!

I’ve had a bit more hair shedding than normal this month, but I don’t think it’s a side-effect of the iRestore Hair Growth System since it has only been a month.

Courtney After One Month

LYN

While I **THINK** or at least hope my hair loss is not very detectable to others after I wash and style my hair, it does reduce my hairstyle choices.

Examining my hair, I’ve several shorter growth sections. These aren’t deliberate styled layers, they are shortened growth comprised of thinner, drier texture hairs.

I am thankful to find the iRestore Hair Growth System now because if even half these shorter sections stopped producing hair, I believe my hair loss would be very obvious.

I’m also glad to realize the DHT correlation to hair loss, and how removing DHT prevents future loss, and the laser can improve volume and trigger growth in dormant hair follicles.

HELMET USE: So far compliance has been easy. If I know I’ll be out of town or busy during the week, I make a point to reschedule my iRestore use so that I don’t miss the three times a week use requirement.
SUPPLEMENT: The hair loss supplement is easy to swallow, and as a bonus, my short, stubby, below the quick nails are starting to grow from the Biotin. It is really too early to expect to see much with my hair though.
SHAMPOO: I was concerned about washing my hair daily with the iRestore shampoo would strip my hair color, but so far, so good. I still waited 2-3 days post-color and skip washing so the color sets, so having the supplements and serum for back up is helpful. I formerly used a shampoo for dry, colored hair and I was afraid daily shampooing would parch my already dry hair, but even if I don’t condition, my hair stays soft and shiny. My hair felt so soft after use I thought there must be silicones in the shampoo, but I don’t see anything of the sort on the ingredient list.

Here are my one-month updates pictures compared to last month:

Lyn After One Month

So there you have it. One month in, and so far, no glitches!

WHERE TO BUY IT

Interested in trying the iRestore Hair Growth System yourself? Find it at https://www.irestorelaser.com

Style Chicks received the iRestore Hair Growth System for review purposes. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

Gifts to Pamper: the Wireless SKG Neck Massager to Soothe Sore Neck Muscles Anytime

WHY NECK MASSAGE IS NECESSARY

ABOUT the SKG Neck Massager

SKG Neck Massager FEATURES

WIRELESS DESIGN

SILENT OPERATION

DESIGN & AESTHETIC

LIGHTWEIGHT & EASY TO WEAR

TEN MASSAGE MODES

HEAT

USB CHARGER & BUILT-IN BATTERY

ABOUT SKG

MAKES A GREAT GIFT

WHERE TO BUY IT

ABOUT THIS POST

iRestore Hair Growth System Months 3 and 4 Update

ABOUT THE IRESTORE HAIR GROWTH SYSTEM AND HOW IT HELPS GROW HAIR

Health: Yunmai Premium Smart Scale for Meeting Health & Fitness Goals

FEATURE OVERVIEW

ABOUT THE SCALE

PACKAGING

AESTHETIC & DESIGN

ABOUT THE YUNAMI APP FEATURES

MY EXPERIENCE USING THE Yunmai Premium Smart SCALE & APP

NOTABLE FEATURES

WHERE TO FIND IT

iRestore Hair Growth System One Month Update

LEE

COURTNEY

LYN

WHERE TO BUY IT

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