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Skincare tools from acne to anti-aging, sonic cleansing and home light therapy devices. Skincare tools, skin steamers and home dermaplaning systems. Best home hair removal tools. Hair growth devices, laser helmets and laser combs. T3 dryers and Luxe Hot Rollers. Hot styling tools. Sonic makeup brushes.

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Hair: SHEARGURU Professional Barber Scissors & Shears Hair Cutting Set

December 16, 2016 · 2 Comments

Do you have long hair or are you growing your hair longer? Then it’s important to find a quality pair of hair-cutting scissors with sharp blades. Why get special hair-cutting scissors for attaining long hair goals? Because one of the best tricks to growing long, healthy, bouncy hair is regular “dusting” trims.

“Dusting” is trimming just 1/4 inch from the ends of hair, sometimes even less if your scissors can handle it. Dusting is beneficial to anyone attempting to retain hair length while still removing split ends and giving hair movement, volume, lift and bounce. Dusting is a hair maintenance routine you can easily do yourself with a good pair of scissors. Dusting prevents split-ends from breaking further up the hair shaft, meaning tiny trims save hair length over time. But long hair is also fragile hair, so don’t use just any scissors on your lovely locks, invest in a hair-friendly scissors that can trim hair precisely and cleanly without the blades being dull and damaging the hair shaft. A quality set of scissors we like is the ShearGuru Professional Barber Scissor Hair Cutting Set. We especially like ShearGuru scissors because the blades stay sharp.

SHEARGURU Professional Barber Scissors & Shears Hair Cutting Set

ABOUT THE SHEARGURU SCISSORS SET
The ShearGuru Professional Hair Cutting Set contains two pairs of scissors: a Straight Edge Hair Scissor and a Texturizing Thinning Shears. The set comes in a sturdy, thick faux leather zippered, hard leather case. Each pair of scissors is strapped across the body of the scissors with a strap and snap and has a triangular pocket to protect the scissor tips.

SHEARGURU Professional Barber Scissors & Shears Hair Cutting Set

SHEARGURU SCISSOR FEATURES

JAPANESE STAINLESS STEEL
The ShearGuru set is made of hand-sharpened Japanese stainless steel that retains its sharp edge up to 5x longer than regular stainless steel. Japanese Stainless Steel is a harder steel that requires less sharpening, and it is often used for high-quality Japanese chef knives.

What does being made of Japanese Stainless Steel mean for the ShearGuru scissors? The blades won’t get dull. Suitable for both professional and at-home use, these are a great set for trimming your own hair or for doing family hair cuts. A dull blade can harm the hair because it may require several cutting attempts on the hair shaft to cleanly trim the hair strands, but a sharp blade makes one clean cut that leaves the delicate hair ends in good shape.

SHEARGURU Professional Barber Scissors & Shears Hair Cutting Set

TENSION ADJUSTABLE SCREW DESIGN
This adjustable screw design means the blades move fluidly and won’t lock up, and an adjustable screw can slide the blade adjustment to custom fit your hand. Keep the screw as tight as is comfortable for your hand grip.

SHEARGURU Professional Barber Scissors & Shears Hair Cutting Set

LIFETIME GUARANTEE: The ShearGuru Professional Barber Scissor Hair Cutting Set comes guaranteed. If you aren’t satisfied, SheerGuru returns your money, no questions asked.

MY EXPERIENCE USING SHEARGURU SCISSORS
Both pairs of scissors are constructed well and are easy to handle and use; the loops are easy to grip, and the blades move smoothly. A feature I particularly like is the tension adjustment screw; it makes the motion of the blades when opening and closing a very smooth one. I like how easily they glided in movement during rapid trimming and did not get stuck or click during use.

I was able to use the straight-edge scissors for very fine, precision trims of my hair and split-end removal, cutting just the tiniest lengths of hair exactly as I wanted. It is precise enough to focus just on cutting a single hair with a split or damaged end, and strong enough to blunt-cut thick sections of hair in a single stroke. I like not hacking away at hair trying to get a precise cut. If you like to gather hair into a ponytail and do a single blunt trim, ShearGuru scissors can do the trick cleanly and quickly.

USING SHEARGURU TEXTURIZING SCISSORS ON CURLY HAIR
The ShearGuru texturizing scissors are very useful for curly, thick or unruly hair, or for adding texture to very straight hair ends for more movement. Curly hair can present challenges when cutting. If your hair is too curly to cut well with straight edge scissors, a texturizing scissors cuts about 40-80% of the hair per cut, giving more control over curled ends to see their shape, help them form and provide some structure. Comb through dry hair, and while holding the scissors so that the tips of the scissors are pointing up (towards the ceiling) trimming small sections at a time. For a cleaner edge, cut the same hair section again, but with the tips facing downwards. The curls will take on more definition without as much bulk.

SHEARGURU Professional Barber Scissors & Shears Hair Cutting Set

USING SHEERGURU SCISSORS FOR HAIR DUSTING
Ideally, with quality scissors such as the SheerGuru scissors, you can trim even less than 1/8″ inch about every three weeks, and your hair will still be noticeably healthier. It seems counterintuitive to growth, but removing such small amounts off the drier ends of hair is barely noticeable lengthwise and makes a huge difference in how the hair appears.

HOW TO PERFORM A DUSTING
1. Only dust-trim dry hair.
2. Clip hair into four sections, and take one-inch sub-sections, and with the ShearGuru straight-edge scissors, trim less than 1/4 of an inch.
3. Once the one-inch hair sub-section is done, clip it away from the rest and take another section, and repeat until all your hair is trimmed.
4. Assess overall length of hair for evenness.

HOW OFTEN TO DUST: Thicker, colored, or heavily processed hair should get a dusting about every four weeks, healthier, thinner or unprocessed hair can be about every six. As a rule, I dust my hair each time I touch up my hair color, about once a month.

TRIMMING SPLIT ENDS
In a 2013 Glamour Magazine interview, Blake Lively said she trims her split ends by putting her hair into two braids and trimming off any split ends that stick out of the braids. This method does not replace full trims and regular dustings. It is, however, a useful idea for those with very long, layered hair. I found the SheerGuru Scissors easy to use for Blake’s method, the blades move fluidly and cut crisply and precisely. I also like to twist a section of hair and clip the little split-ends that stick out all along the sides of the twist.

CONCLUSION:
ShearGuru Professional Barber Scissor Hair Cutting Set is an ideal tool for the regular mini-trims that are necessary to grow long, strong, healthy hair. These trims can be easily done at home by yourself or by a friend by using these high-quality scissors. Suitable for professional and at-home use, these are sturdy, easy-to-grip scissors made of high-quality Japanese Stainless Steel. The cut is precise and clean. I like the natural, fluid motion of the scissors, easy to use and handle, and I especially like that the blades do not dull, meaning they not only cut with precision but that the blades are gentle and safe for trimming the fragile ends of long hair.

SEE THE SHEERGURU SCISSOR SET IN ACTION
To see how I use the SheerGuru scissors to give a trim to someone with hard to cut, very thick and curly hair, watch the video below. I use the texturizing scissors to at first cut through a cowlick of a curl to only thin out a curl to give it definition so that it is easier to cut and shape, then follow up with the straight-edge scissors to trim. Then at the 6:30 mark, see how quickly the SheerGuru straight-edge scissors removes split-ends from the length of hair using the twist and trim method described in the “Trimming Split Ends” subheading.

Find this great set at https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Barber-Scissor-Hair-Cutting/dp/B01HYOE460/ref=sr_1_11_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1481084604&sr=1-11&keywords=barber+scissors

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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.

Skincare: PleasingCare Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush

October 29, 2016 · Leave a Comment

ABOUT FACIAL CLEANSING BRUSHES
The facial cleansing brushes are popular because they make skin so smooth to the touch. But the benefits of a facial cleansing brush are not just softer skin: a facial cleansing brush provides a deeper clean to reduce bacteria and oil on the skin, as well as exfoliating dead skin cells, all of which result in less acne. Freshly exfoliated skin appears younger and radiant and exfoliation allows better absorption of products such as moisturizers, retinol, and Vitamin C serums. It is important, however, to exfoliate skin gently and hygienically so that any topical skin serum or product application does not cause undue irritation. This requirement makes a brush with anti-bacterial brush heads, such as the PleasingCare Facial Cleansing Brush, a real asset in skincare.

PleasingCare Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush

ABOUT THE PLEASINGCARE FACIAL CLEANSING BRUSH
The brush comes in a silvery muted glitter patterned hard box that is very suitable for gift giving. Inside the lid is packaged the sturdy zippered carrying case for the brush for storage and to take your brush while you travel. The rest of the items are placed within a compartmentalized secure base suitable for long-term storage. The box contains:

1) The PleasingCare facial brush, mine is pink
2) The brush charger
3) Three brush heads (with caps)
4) An all-cotton stretchy colorful headband to keep hair out of the way to better reach the forehead, temple and cheekbone area
5) Instruction Guide & One Year Warranty
6) A card to redeem for one year of free brush replacement heads

PleasingCare Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush

ABOUT THE BRUSHHEADS:
The brush set comes with three interchangeable heads, for use depending on your current skin care need. The bristles of the three brush heads are made of a bacteria resistant, soft material. These bristles are thinner in diameter than a human hair. None of the brush head bristles feel scratchy on the skin, but the white head (with the black ring) is the softest of the three. The ring in each brush rapidly oscillates at 300 vibrations per second. The inner circle of each brush head provides the deepest cleaning, the outer bristles vibrate but do not move, so they are the more gentle cleansing part of the tool.

1) White head: normal and sensitive skin brush
2) Green head: Acne removal brush
3) Blue head: deep cleansing pore brush, also useful for removing oily or mineral makeup debris.

PleasingCare Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush

I also use my brush on my throat, collarbone, decolletage and at times my shoulders. When used on the hands before a manicure, it quickly cleans up dry and flaking cuticles. The deep cleansing brush is particularly useful on the back of upper arms for tackling keratosis pilaris, those little white bumps that look similar to acne but do not respond to acne treatments. This brush provides bacteria-free exfoliation that it very useful just before the application of AHA and Salicylic Acid products to reduce or eliminate the bumps.

Both the white brush head and the blue brush head make for easy removal of oily, cream or powder makeup residue, even heavy makeup. The brush is not for use around the delicate undereye area.

PleasingCare Luxe Cashmere Brush Heads
There is also a separate 2-pack available of Luxe Cashmere brush heads which are compatible with all PleasingCare Cleansing Systems. These are as plush and luxurious as it sounds, with bristles twice as long as the other brush heads, and they softly bend for an extremely gentle cleansing, softer and more hygienic than washing by hand. I like the Luxe Cashmere brush head for skin that is very delicate due to sunburn, peeling, eczema, rosacea, or chemical peels. Ideal for ever-so-gently exfoliating wrinkles and enlarged pores, the Cashmere brush heads increase blood circulation in the skin. The Cashmere head also creates a nice fluffy foam and feels wonderful when used. Suitable for twice a day use even on very sensitive skin.

PleasingCare Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush Luxe Brush Head

ABOUT THE BRUSH

Some special features about this facial brush include:

GENTLE BUT EFFECTIVE EXFOLIATION:
The PleasingCare Cleansing System oscillating brush does not rotate, so it is not over-zealously “buffing” the skin like some brushes.

PleasingCare Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush

WATERPROOF:
The brush design is with sonic air compressor technology that makes it waterproof. It can be used in the shower, which I love because it is so convenient to use this way, and I also use it on my throat, chest, shoulders and the back of my arms. While waterproof, do not extendedly submerge the brush in water.

FAST RECHARGE:
The charger is a small inductive base about the size of a half dollar. It magnetically adheres to the front handle of the brush; there is no open hardware on the brush itself. The brush recharges quickly, the first charge takes 15 hours. A feature I like is the gentle, soothing light on the charge indicator instead of annoyingly bright light. Since I frequently recharge my devices overnight, it is nice to have a light that does not produce excess glare.

PleasingCare Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush

EASY USE:
There are two-speed settings and one on/off switch. Once charged, the brush is cordless and portable. The buttons are big and easy to operate even with wet soapy hands.

T-ZONE MODE:
There is a built-in one-minute pulsing T-Zone timer for rapid, deep cleansing the forehead, chin, and nose. I like this feature so that I can both deep clean this oily area up to six times cleaner while still gently cleansing more delicate skin with the same brush head. This is superior to other facial brush cleansers that would require a changeout of the brush head to accomplish both a deep cleansing of the T-zone and cleansing normal skin areas.

EASY BRUSHHEAD REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
To remove a brush head, place the plastic cap over the bristles and grasp the top and bottom of the brush in your index finger and thumb respectively. Press and twist the head counter-clockwise until the brush releases, like a medicine bottle cap. To apply a brush head, press it onto the base positioning it over the threads, turning clockwise and gently pop it into place until you hear a snap.

HOW TO USE THE BRUSH:
1. Select the brush head of your choice and put it on the brush device
2. Use the headband if desired
3. Dab a facial cleanser onto your damp skin
4. Wet the brush
5. Turn on the brush to the low or high setting (up or down). There is a built-in one-minute pulsing T-Zone timer for deeper cleansing the oiliest parts of your face.
6. GLIDE the brush head over your skin, keeping the head moving in slow, sweeping circular motions outwards. There is no need to press it into the skin firmly or to scrub your skin with the brush as if using a washcloth. Use light pressure only.
7. Do the forehead for 20 seconds, then ten seconds for each cheek, the nose, and the chin. You will feel a single pulsing surge when it is time to move to the next area.
8. Turn off the device
9. Rinse and dry
10. After each use, remove the brush head, wash the brush head with water and place in a well-ventilated area until dry.

TIP: The brush is safe for once a day use with the white, blue and green heads and the Luxe Cashmere heads can a particularly excellent value twice a day.

RESULTS
The PleasingCare Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush reduces and removes blackheads very quickly, especially on the nose and chin. There is also a reduction in the appearance of enlarged pores and fine wrinkles. The acne brush removes dry, flaky skin without irritating existing pimples. I especially love the Luxe Cashmere heads, they feel so soft and gentle that I was surprised to see how well they could exfoliate, but I have been very pleased with how smooth and flake free my skin is, and how soft and dewy my skin looks. My skin is gently exfoliated each day in one minute, leaving a fresh, clean surface to apply moisturizers and serums. The anti-bacterial brush heads are gentle on my skin but effective. The presentation style box makes it suitable as a gift. The PleasingCare offer of one additional year of free brush heads makes this set a particularly excellent value.

Find the PleasingCare Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush at PleasingCare.comÂ and at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/PleasingCare-Cleansing-Included-Rechargeable-Cleaning/dp/B00OJFAPSY/.

You can purchase the PleasingCare LUXE Compatible Cashmere Cleanse Replacement Facial Brush Heads at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0151CK1ZA, and both are available on Prime Shipping!

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Michael Todd Beauty sonicBLEND Makeup Brush

July 31, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Michael Todd Beauty sonicBLEND Makeup Brush

I dislike heavy makeup in the summer heat. I don’t like it any time of year, but when it is hot and sticky, adding multiple cakey layers of product feels and looks overdone.

So I was happy to try the new Michael Todd Beauty sonicBLEND Makeup Brush. It is among the new crop of USB rechargeable beauty tools that have become popular and being able to charge multiple gadgets at once with a good multi-prong USB charger is incredibly easy, so I like that feature. It charges up relatively fast the first time you use it, and it is ready to go. One charge has lasted me ten days, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down.

The sonicBLEND handles multiple types of makeup: liquid, cream, or powder. The brush is incredibly soft, but product distributes evenly on the brush. I have had a hard time finding a foundation makeup brush that I really like lately, so I’m really enjoying this one.

Once you turn the brush on, it vibrates almost imperceptibly, like a sonic toothbrush. However, these little vibrations smooth makeup onto and into your skin with incredible evenness and control. It gives full coverage for concealer and foundation in a very thin coat, so your skin shines through while still getting coverage. I like using it with mineral powder foundation: it leaves the right amount of product that doesn’t cake up later in the day. It’s almost goof-proof.

A nice bonus of the sonic technology is that it helps deflate undereye puffiness when applying concealer. It’s a great way to take a step out of my morning routine!

The button takes a little bit of pressure to turn on or adjust the settings, but I appreciate that so it doesn’t turn on randomly when it’s in my purse. It is a sturdy gadget that is a definite go-to for applying multiple kinds of products with a sheer, even look.

Find the sonicBLEND at Michael Todd Beauty.

I received this product in exchange for testing and review purposes. If you have any questions about my experience with it, leave it in the comments section below, and Iâ€™ll do my best to answer it!

Beauty Gadgets: Lift Care Lift Wand Pro

June 27, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Lift Care Lift Wand Pro

I’ve been on a beauty gadget binge lately. I was impressed by the other gadgets I have tried from Lift Care, so I am happy to have tried their flagship product, the Lift Wand Pro.

The Lift Wand Pro is a very powerful gadget. It is a high-frequency tool to clarify and refine the skin. After having used it a few times, I am thrilled with the results.

This tool treats a broad range of beauty woes, ranging from hair loss to acne to the signs of aging. The underlying mechanism of high-frequency skincare is a)bringing circulation to the skin, and b)killing bacteria. In addition to the seven high-frequency electrode attachments, the kit contains a 540-needle derma roller. I am a huge fan of derma rollers to increase collagen production. The one that comes with this kit is well made and precise. I use it twice a week, and I haven’t had any issues with pinpricks that led to bleeding. It gives my skin a lovely glow and smoothes out my skin.

There are seven electrode attachments to use with the device. Each has a gas inside it (I believe Argon) which emits a glow when the electric current reacts with it.

I found the hair comb electrode fascinating. It causes circulation to increase on your scalp (and therefore in your hair follicles) much the same way a peppermint shampoo would. There is also a tingle that goes along with this increase in circulation, also like peppermint shampoo has when it brings circulation to the scalp.

Lift Care Lift Wand Pro Comb

I had a recent weight loss, so I was eager to try out the body roller electrode to prevent sagging skin. This is more of a preventative step, but I was surprised (and thrilled) by how much tightening I have had on my upper arms. If you aren’t thrilled with how your arms look in short sleeves, this attachment makes the whole kit worth it!

Lift Care Lift Wand Pro Body Roller

The undereye (Spoon) attachment produces a peppy, wide awake look by tightening the undereye and bringing fluid-draining circulation to the area, great for late nights, early mornings, and allergy season!

The neck electrode is a powerful anti-aging tool and probably one of the most recognizable electrodes if you have gotten high-frequency facials in a spa. It improves circulation to the thin skin on the throat and tightens jowls. It makes a noticeable difference.

Lift Care Lift Wand Pro Neck Attachment

Next to the neck electrode, the most recognizable attachment would be the Face Electrode, commonly called a Mushroom Attachment in spas. By running this attachment over the face, skin is smoothed and left with a dewy, rosy glow to it.

Lift Care Lift Wand Pro Facial Electrode

The most impressive result for me came from the Acne Electrodes. One is for use behind the ears for sagging in the area and for acne, and the other is just for acne is areas like the nose. They are more powerful wands than the rest, with more concentrated energy than the rest of the electrodes. They work by killing bacteria and creates an environment that is unfavorable to acne. I had a few blemishes last week, two that were red and visible, a whitehead, and one that had not yet shown up on my skin, but I could feel forming under my skin. I followed the directions and lightly tapped the Acne Electrode on each of the blemishes a few times. They were each immediately tighter and drier. Over the next 24 hours, the two red, visible blemishes were slightly lighter in color and reduced by about 75%. They were flat by the next day, and one of them returned to normal flesh tone within 72 hours. The whitehead dried out and was gone in 48 hours. The blemish that hadn’t shown up on my skin came to the surface and dried up in less than 72 hours. I am thrilled with the results of these attachments! Results come faster than if I went to the dermatologist to get a blemish injected, and less expensive in the long run if your insurance doesn’t cover acne.

There are several warnings in the instructions of those who shouldn’t use the Lift Wand Pro due to medical conditions, so take a look at that before you use it. The gadget comes with a 1-year warranty, which is great!

The whole kit comes in a sturdy aluminum briefcase style box, which is fantastic for storage of these delicate items. I wish more beauty gadgets came with good storage like this, and it definitely adds value to a great kit.

Lift Care Lift Wand Pro Case

Find this great kit at Amazon.com.

I received this item at a discount for testing and unbiased review purposes. If you have any questions about my experience with it, leave it in the comments section below, and Iâ€™ll do my best to answer it!

Rejuven Light LED Light Therapy System

June 20, 2016 · 2 Comments

Rejuven Light LED Light Therapy

LED based Light therapy has successively been used in dermatologist and medical spas for years for several skin care treatments including the treatment of acne and rosacea, reducing inflammation and wrinkles, and the production of collagen. While there have been some light therapy devices available for at-home use, they tend to be not very powerful, or they are very expensive. So I was excited to try out the Rejuven Light LED Light Therapy Device.

ABOUT THIS DEVICE
The Rejuven Light LED Light Therapy Device comes with four interchangeable heads. Each respective head is the four different light therapy colors that have proved effective in the treatment of specific skin care problems: green, red, yellow, and blue.

The light heads are each an actual LED of the respective colors and not a colored plastic shield emulating the appearance of colored light LEDs. This is a superior feature to many of the at-home LED light therapy devices on the market and compared to the devices I have seen; it is a feature typically seen on much more expensive devices.

The base is sturdy and withstands the changing of heads well. Directions are clear on the device itself, with the ability to change between the three light variants of constant or pulsing light intensities for use in various treatment settings.

Also included in the kit are blue tinted goggles that protect the eyes from the intensity of the light. They are similar to swim goggles in appearance. These goggles should be put on first before turning on the device and selecting a pulsing intensity for treatment.

TREATMENT
There is no pain or unpleasant sensation at all during use; it does not even feel particularly warm. I did notice with the red LED light head that an area of inflammation due to a bug bite I had on my arm felt more comfortable after use and the swelling reduced.

The treatment is quick and simple. It can be done on bare skin or done with treatment serums or moisturizers that the light can help drive into the skin for deeper penetration.

Depending on the skin condition under treatment, results can be seen in a few days to a few weeks. A general glow to the skin can be seen almost immediately after use with the green LED light head. Acne responds very quickly when the blue LED is used to eliminate bacteria. Inflammation and swelling reduce very quickly with the red light head. After a few weeks of use wrinkles and discoloration begin to fade. I am especially excited about the effect of the red LED for rebuilding collagen on areas like my arms and legs. For anyone who has stretch marks from rapid weight gain or loss, LED light therapy is very useful on the skin on areas such as stomach, thighs and flabby under arms.

CONCLUSION
I am delighted to find an at-home LED light therapy system that uses real colored LED light heads instead of just tinted shields placed over generic LEDS that simulate try light therapy. This feature is most often found in much more expensive light therapy systems. It is also unusual to find a system that offers four types of colored light in one set and yet is still affordable. This device is easy to handle, it is simple to use, and it is sturdy. It is an excellent value and useful for numerous skin conditions.

Find it at Amazon.com.

Rejuven Light LED Light Therapy

I received this item at a discount for testing and unbiased review purposes.