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    Carol’s Daughter Healthy Hair Kit Review

     Over the Thanksgiving holiday I found myself strolling 125th st in Harlem one evening at the urging of my husband. A girl's dream right, to have a man that says "let's go walking down a street full of stores so we can actually go in and buy things" lol So I bundled up and obliged him. I already knew I wanted to check out Carol's Daughter so we ...
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  • HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

     I want to wish you all a very Happy & Blessed New Year! I look forward to all the fun and exciting things that The Gorgeous Ingredient will have to offer. More tips, reviews, giveaways and videos. Yes!, after many requests I have decided to push aside my fear and create some videos. Although, TGI is just two months young the response has been ...
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  • Vitamins and our Skin

     Protecting my skin from the elements has always been important to me. I remember when I was a kid, my mom and Nana would slather Vaseline all over my face. Had me shining so brightly but I couldn't feel a thing when the wind blew, a live walking oil slick. No chapped skin, blemishes or wrinkles, just shiny, baby soft skin. Well, the years have ...
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    From Beverage to Bath Spa, a time of relaxation!

     When I have time to myself at home where I can relax I usually grab a nice beverage, warm blanket and a book, journal or movie. This weekend I started thinking of an old pastime that has been but a distant memory, a relaxing bath. Oh, how I remember, the flickering of candles dancing silhouettes to the soft sounds of jazz while ...
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    Noodle Head Review

     This winter I decided to only wear styles that require me to sit under the dryer, NO WET curly hair. Last winter traumatized me..lol I believe I had icicles in my hair one day. So, I figured finding a great styling product for some twist, knots or braids would be way cheaper than me having to pay for therapy over my hair being frostbitten. I ...
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    Airbrushing gets personal (Spoiled Pretty review)

       Not once have I had a conversation in the last year about makeup and someone NOT ask me about airbrushing. I haven't personally done it on myself or on any of my clients but I do love how it looks. It's just one of those techniques that i keep saying"yeah, I'll get around to it" then I see the price tag on the equipment and the idea gets ...
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  • Stila’s $25 Brush Set

     Now this is a DEAL!! A few years ago, while browsing the makeup department in Saks I decided to try some brushes. Ok, You know how all of a sudden you need some new stuff when all you are supposed to be doing is passing through. Well, that was me and it was only supposed to be a  lip brush. ONE Stila brush! That's it! But then a Beauty ...
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    Loreal H.I.P Haul

                                        A quick stop at Walgreen's for some children's cold medicine turned into a return visit for a nice collection of L'Oreal H.I.P. I just could not resist when I saw the bright orange signs "blinking" BUY ONE,GET ONE FREE!! So, this was the perfect time to add to what I have. My ...
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    Oh, Sally Girl!

     This weekend I found myself in a few beauty supply stores roaming the aisles for something new to try. I really do try and support the local businesses but I have no tolerance for poor customer service. so out of one establishment and into Sally's I went. The sales girl was sooo nice ( real sweet voice) she greeted me and then said "Oh, ...
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  • Hautelook, Membership has its Privileges

     OK, I always share the shopping love so I had to tell you all about Hautelook. Top Brands partner with this site to offer private sales on beauty, men, women, children and home at up to 75% off . You have to sign up (it's free!) on the site in order to shop the private events. Most sales only a few days, so again, make sure you sign up ...
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