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Oscar Blandi Hair Lift Instant Thickening & Strengthening Serum Review Part II: Grandma Edition

May 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Yesterday we talked about how much we love Oscar Blandi Hair Lift Instant Thickening & Strengthening Serum. As impressed as Lyn and I were with how it made our long hair thick, strong, shiny and voluminous, we were even more impressed with what it did for our grandmother when Lyn styled her hair before she went to a gathering.

Our grandmother is an 87 year old woman with a chic short cut that has suited her over the decades. After a few months of being a bit under the weather, she was headed out to see some friends, so of course we had to do her hair for her. Armed with Oscar Blandi Hair Lift Instant Thickening & Strengthening Serum, Lyn set out to get this little Italian Grandma properly glammed up.

The result? Her hair was lifted, looked insanely thick, and had great movement. Even after a night with a hair cap on, the volume, thickness, and shine was just as pronounced the next day. Everyone she saw couldn’t get over how fantastic she looked. One woman saw her from the back and came up to us and asked “Is that your grandmother? I didn’t want to go up if it wasn’t her…her hair looks so…wow!”

As incredible as I think Oscar Blandi Hair Lift Instant Thickening & Strengthening Serum is for long hair, it is absolutely mandatory for short hair. Our grandmother’s hair is very thick on it’s own and she has a lot of hair, but this product made her hair look young and healthy in one use. It showed me what I couldn’t quite pinpoint on my own hair when I used it – it produced a vitality, shine, and movement that is the province of children’s hair. She has a great cut that gives a lot of volume, but Instant Thickening & Strengthening Serum took it from a great haircut to a great style.

So regardless of your age or hair style, if you want to add vitality to your look, definitely pick up a Oscar Blandi Hair Lift Instant Thickening & Strengthening Serum at Lock & Mane!

…and if you are hoping to get your Italian Grandmother to use the product too, mentioning that Mr. Blandi learned his craft back in Naples sure goes a long way…

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Why we Love Oscar Blandi Hair Lift Instant Thickening Strengthening Serum

May 25, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Due to the large amount of wavy hair I had, my nickname in high school was Medusa. Lyn’s nickname was also Medusa. Short story, the Style Chicks Sisters have a lot of hair.

Despite that, I’m always in the market for thickening and strengthening treatments. No matter how much hair you have, it just won’t look good if it’s not thick and strong, all the more so if it is long. It’s the difference between hair that needs a scissors taken to it and long, lush locks.

As you know, I’m a fan of all things Blandi, so when the good folks at Lock & Mane sent me Oscar Blandi Hair Lift Instant Thickening & Strengthening Serum to check out, I was pretty excited.

What is Oscar Blandi Hair Lift Instant Thickening & Strengthening Serum?

It’s a heat activated formula that imparts as much volume as you’d like, ranging from a little extra bounce to full out bombshell hair, all while keeping strands soft. In fact, it really doesn’t feel like you have any product in after application and styling. Just full, lush, soft, super shiny hair. The shine was a pleasant surprise – it might be due to the Wheat Protein in the formula but there are a couple of ingredients that may be responsible for taking my occasional blonde strand and making it look like spun gold.

Kind of like moisturizer, it is the first product that you apply to your hair when styling it. While it’s meant for use on wet hair, I got fantastic results when I used it on dry hair and then ran a blowdryer over my hair for 1 minute to activate it with heat and style it. That was probably the most tousled “Sophia Loren” looking I’ve gotten my hair in quite some time.

The Experience

I styled with it after washing my hair in both the hard well water at home and soft water when I was travelling, and I think it works a little better in soft water. Usually it’s the opposite for me – I get better results from a styling product with hard water, but this works great with both. I’m thrilled to find a product that I can toss in my weekend bag and know I’ll get great style regardless of what the water is like there!

The directions say to use a dime sized amount, and that’s about right. I used a little more on a day that I wanted some extra volume at the crown, but it doesn’t take much of the silky formula to coat even long, thick hair. I love how my hair feels so strong and silky all the way down to the ends…it is kinda hard to keep my hands out of my hair when I use it.

Since only a dime sized amount is needed, the 1.7 bottle will last you awhile, even with everyday use. And with continued use, your hair will get stronger and thicker – I love products that style and improve the condition of hair at the same time!

Of course, I know what you are thinking right now – how does Oscar Blandi Hair Lift Instant Thickening & Strengthening Serum work on an 87 year old Italian grandmother who is headed to a party? (Yeah, spooky how I read your mind on that one, isn’t it?) Stay tuned tomorrow as we tell you how incredible our grandmother’s short haircut looked when Lyn styled her hair with Blandi’s latest masterpiece.

Where to Buy Oscar Blandi Hair Lift Instant Thickening & Strengthening Serum

Find Oscar Blandi Hair Lift Instant Thickening & Strengthening Serum at LockandMane.com for $28.

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Get 20% Off Neutrogena Facial Treatments and Rapid Wrinkle Repair at Amazon

May 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Get 20% Off Neutrogena Facial Treatments at Amazon, including the new Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair line that promises clinical results in one week.

Neutrogena facial treatments on sale (before additional coupon savings) include:

  • Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye, .5 fl oz
  • Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair SPF 30, 1 Fl. Oz.
  • Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Night, 1 ounce
  • Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Blemish Cleanser, 5.1 Ounce (Pack of 3)

Enter code BSRPKQSP at checkout. Offer valid through May 31, 2011!

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Fight back against puffy allergy eyes with Miracle Skin Transformer Treat & Conceal

May 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment

I have a love/hate relationship with the lilacs outside my house. Love the smell, hate the allergy-induced misery they bring for a few weeks each year. So my interest was piqued when I was sent a sample of Mircale Skin Transformer’s Treat & Conceal. My (puffy) eyes zeroed in on the ingredients, including Chamomile, Ceramides, Marine Derived Collagen, and Vitamin K. All things you want to see on a label if you want to depuff your eyes and conceal the undereye area, all while hydrating the skin.

In addition to soothing and strenthening skin, it also conceals through a mineral, mica, and naturally derived silicone formula. The texture is incredible – I’m sure in no small part due to the silicone since it smoothly slides over skin, doesn’t irritate the skin further, and fills in lines. The minerals really pack a ton of coverage without looking fake or cakey – it’s really an incredible formula.

I tried the Light/Medium shade, which works for me but is still a bit dark – Light would probably be a bit better for me. Lee (who as you know is slightly olive skinned but still quite fair) achieved incredible, illuminating results with Light/Medium – she really looked fantastic, and she really loved the application and all day staying power. Even though it doesn’t have a hint of sparkle to the formula, the illuminating properties of the Mica really showed on Lee’s skin – she really looked radiant.

I’m really impressed with this line. It’s a tall order to depuff and conceal and still maintain a light, smooth formula, and MST Treat & Conceal hits the mark.

Find Treat & Conceal at MiracleSkinTransformer.com for $36!

Posted by Style Chicks / Filed In: Beauty, New Products, Skincare
Tagged: Concealer for Allergy Season, Miracle Skin Transformer, Miracle Skin Transformer Treat and Conceal, MST, Puffy Allergy Eyes, Sarah McNamara's Miracle Skin Transformer, Treat and Conceal, Under eye Concealer

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