Review: CIBU

Today I would like to introduce you to one of my favorite brands! CIBU!

Cibu is developed by Stylists as a tool for Clients to become artists behind their own bathroom doors, Cibu products can help you create any look you covet – from runway-worthy drama to office- ready polish. And it smells so good! All Cibu shampoos and conidtioners are sulfate and paraben free and all Cibu products are powered by Bamboo, Lotus Flower and Water Lily. Cibu aims to inspire you towards your healthiest, most beautiful hair self. 

Jenn, Cibu's Brand Manager sent me some products to try, so thanks Jenn!

I'll start with CIBU Spring Roll Moisture Mist!
Refresh and Reshape
Be curlful out there! Refresh curls, moisturize and combat frizz for a soft, touchable finish. Use alone or to reactivate Spring Roll Soft Curl Gel and/or Spring Roll Shaping Crème. Color safe.

I LOVE this stuff! When my curls are looking a little tired, I spritz a little on, and watch my hair come back to life!

Next up is  Pho Finish Hair Spray! 
Cibu Pho Finish Workable Finishing Spray is a medium-hold workable aerosol Cibu hair spray perfect for heat styling and all day hold.

I use this when I need a little extra hold. It keeps my curls lovely and intact. And unlike 99% of hair sprays that I have tried, this does not leave my hair feeling crunchy. I can run my fingers through my hair without a problem. I love that I am able to do that.

Next we have Shang High Volumizing Mousse. 
Cibu Shang High Mousse is a non-drying, alcohol free, color safe, highly concentrated aerosol mousse.
For me, a little goes a long way. I work a small amount into the roots of my hair, lifting upwards. What I'm left with, is the perfect amount of volume. Which is great for me, because I tend to be lacking in the volume department.

And last, but certainly not least, we have CIBU Spring Roll Shaping Creme.
It's the balm! Define and hold curl shape, moisturize and combat frizz for a soft, touchable finish. 
This is by far, one of my absolute favorite Cibu products. After using it on my hair, I'm left with such beautiful curls. The stay intact all day, and I am obsessed!

All in all, I have loved every single CIBU product that I have used on my hair. I can honestly say, it has never looked better! If you haven't checked CIBU out, you don't know what you are missing! They have products for all hair types and styles! So head on over to the website and check it out for yourself! 

CIBU can be found on Facebook and Twitter! 

*Products were provided for review purposes. All opinions are 100% my own!

Review: IONI Cosmetics Eyeshadow Primer

Hi Everyone! Today I have a review of something I am really excited about!

 I purchased this IONI Eyeshadow Primer on a whim for just $1.50. So, I wasn't really expecting much.
I tried it today, and I am really impressed! When I first applied it, it felt kind of sticky. But nothing I couldn't deal with. After a few seconds, it was completely dry. So, I applied the eye shadow. It went on quite smooth. And so far, it hasn't budged. I'm going to insert a picture of a swatch here.

This is after being applied, and being rubbed for several minutes. It faded a tad, but nothing major. So, I think this is a great product. I'm going to keep using it, and see how it holds up. I purchased this at my local Fred's Super Dollar. Not sure if you can get it anywhere else. But if you see it, definitely pick it up!

Review: ZIPZ Shoes!

  Hey Everyone! Today I have a review of ZIPZ Shoes!

 Here's how it all started:

ZIPZ SHOES

“THE ZIP HEARD ROUND THE WORLD”

ZIPZ Shoes is the brainchild of Orange County entrepreneur, Jerry Stefani and his family.  A clandestine BBQ/family reunion 6 years ago would become the catalyst for the idea.  A large contingent of the family had children in attendance at the BBQ.  Some of these children played “dress up” and changed their shoes several times during the day much to the chagrin of their mothers who complained of having to buy excessive pairs of shoes for the children.  Other children simply got their shoes so dirty from playing they had to be changed numerous times throughout the day.  In both cases Jerry took notice and in a stream of free thinking he made a comment that perhaps an interchangeable shoe would solve these problems. 

Curious, the family members around Jerry asked him exactly how he would accomplish that goal.  Jerry’s idea was simple: Create a shoe with replaceable, interchangeable covers and souls.  While this initial burst of genius made the idea seem easy it would prove to be quite an adventure and anything but simple.  Jerry’s immediate family began to get involved and discussions began on how to tackle this project.  The initial suggestions for the shoe’s fastening system consisted of such things as snaps, buttons, fasteners, Velcro, etc.  These early ideas and sketches were numerous but a consensus among family members could not be reached.  Clearly the key piece to the idea was still missing.

Then in the middle of the night, again Jerry was struck by an idea…Zippers!!  He immediately informed his family and they all agreed this was the idea they had been hoping for.  It was so simple, yet so perfect.  A zipper would be the ideal means of replacing and interchanging covers and souls of a shoe. 

Now that the idea was set, the manufacturing process could begin.  Again, during this time setbacks were many.  Initially the cost of the shoe was the primary focus and all attention was directed at this goal.  Again, this proved to be a costly mistake.  Numerous prototypes and numerous factories failed over the next several years.  This was a mentally and financially painful R&D period.  Suddenly the family changed directions and realized the quality of the shoe and it’s use should be the top priority regardless of costs and all efforts were focused on this goal. 

Zipz forged partnerships with the best footwear factory group in the world, Diamond Group along with sourcing and manufacturing company SRG, run by the famous Art Carver.  Zipz also forged partnerships with the world’s best fastening company, YKK.  World class art director Scott Anderson joined the Zipz team, as did award-winning shoe designer Trevor Marley, VP of Operations Marcello Zalai, and CFO Fadel Lawandy.  With this team in place Zipz began working with more specialized factories and the best materials available.  Due to the labor intensive needs of the shoes construction not many factories would accept the challenge of making the shoe.  Finally Diamond Group did.  It took almost a year to formulate the proper methods of manufacturing and developing the correct covers, soul’s, designs, packaging, and of course the special YKK zipper.  While the shoe was now extremely expensive to manufacture there was no denying it was everything they had hoped for in use and quality and the dream that was an interchangeable shoe was now reality.

Initially the shoes were named “Marshmallow Skins” because they were so soft and comfortable; somewhat like being in your own skin.  Not to mention the fact that you could “shed” your skin and change it to something new if you wanted.  While this name was cute and served its purpose, it was clear a few more “tweaks” were necessary before going to market. 

Heading back to the drawing board, the team began making those necessary tweaks, which included changing the name to “Zipz Shoes” and finalizing the launch of the first of the Zipz collections, the “Cali Classic” collection.  During this time, Zipz intellectual property and patent attorneys, Knobbe Martens Olsen & Bear LLP, worked diligently to secure Zipz Shoes patents worldwide in both utility and design which were finally issued in 2009!

The journey from an idea at a family BBQ to the launch of Zipz Shoes has ended, but the journey for Zipz Shoes taking over the world is just beginning!  Don’t worry though, we’ve got more BBQ’s ahead for the Zipz team and we’ll think of something to make that happen as well…

Change Your Shoes, Change Yourself, Change Your World!!! 

I was sent a pair of ZIPZ in the DRAGONROSE style! And I think they are just gorgeous!

I've worn them several times, and they are quite comfortable. I love the fact that all you have to do is unzip them, get a new pair of covers, and zip them on! And voila, it's a new pair! 

I must say, these are my new favorite shoes. I can't wait to get more covers for them!

You can buy them at Hot Topic and Shoe Buy!

ZIPZ Facebook!

ZIPZ Twitter!

*I was sent this pair of Zipz Shoes for review purposes only. I am not being compensated for this review. All opinions are 100% my own.

NAIL POLISH HAUL!

From Left to Right:

ORLY Melodious Utopia
ORLY Peaceful Opposition
ORLY High On Hope
ORLY Coachella Dweller
ORLY Boho Bonnet
China Glaze Surreal Appeal
China Glaze Escaping Reality
Finger Paints I Spy-Dder

I can't wait to play with these beauties!


*All products were purchased by me!

Review: Flat Iron Experts

Let me just start by saying, I am a hair junkie! I think that my hair is my best feature, so I am always trying new things. Which brings me to today's topic. Flat Iron Experts!

They have everything for your hair care needs! Styling tools, styling products, brushes...You name it, Flat Iron Experts has it!

For this review, I was sent the Cortex 4 in 1 Curling Iron/Styling Iron Set and KQC Thermal Shine Spray!

The Cortex 4 in 1 Curling Iron/Styling Iron Sets features include:

Features 100% Tourmaline cone for healthier hair and a high gloss shine Temperature to 430 F Far Infrared (FIR) technology locks in moisture and natural oils Sleek, ergonomic, non-slip grip designed for professional comfort Variable Heat Settings for All Hair Types Heats up in less than 6 seconds Swivel cord prevents tangling Hooked end for easy hangling Professional 360 degree swivel cord to prevent tangling Set includes 1/2-1", 3/4", 1-1/4" and 1-1/2" sized barrels. Dual voltage, 110-240V, 50/60 Hz 120W (USA) / 60W (Canada) Max One year limited warranty

Now, on to the review. I will say this, I am completely intimidated by clipless styling tools. I am a total clutz, and it just does not bode well for me. But, included in this set, is a glove that will protect your hand from the heat. I was so excited about that!

When I started curling the hair, I noticed how easy the styling iron was to use. Which is great for me, because in the past, I have struggled with getting my hair to curl. The curls that this tool creates, are beautiful. I'll insert a photo here.

The curls looks so shiny and gorgeous. I am so impressed with the Cortex 4 in 1 Curling Iron/Styling Iron Set. And you can achieve so many looks with it! The barrels vary in sizes, so you can have tight, springy curls, or lovely beachy waves! The possibilities are endless. I look forward to using this tool for years to come!

The KQC Thermal Shine Spray was an added bonus. It made the hair feel so smooth, and it was so shiny! It also smells incredible!

All in all, I love the company, and the product. I loved working with Flat Iron Experts!

Flat Iron Experts

Flat Iron Experts Facebook

Flat Iron Experts Twitter

*Product provided by Flat Iron Experts for review purposes only. I am not being compensated for this review. All opinions are 100% my own!

Review: HBL Hair Care

Today, I have for you, an HBL Hair Care Review. I was sent the Curl Enhancing System to test out. 
And let me tell you, I have some pretty unruly wavy/curly hair. I can never find just the right thing to tame it.



For this system, the website says: Tout your tendrils with the HBL Curl Enhancing System. Cleanse and condition you hair with the HBL Volumizing Shampoo and Conditioner and enhance natural curls with Spray Mousse, specially formulated to create lift, flexible volume and texture.

I really did enjoy this system. The shampoo left my hair feeling clean, but not totally stripped.
The conditioner made my hair feel very soft and moisturized. Which I loved. And my curls looked so pretty!
I was a little skeptical about the spray mousse. But I tried it out, and really liked it!. It gave my hair a nice lift, and my curls held all day.

All in all, these are great products!

You can buy them here.
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*Product sent by the company for review purposes. All opinions are my own.

NOTD: China Glaze Glitter All the Way

I only used two coats, and I am perfectly happy with it. I adore glitter!