Hair Products

Curl Life Body Shaping Foam- 8/10 because it had a funkyish smell (cigarettes?) and sometimes left my hair crunchy.

TIGI Catwalk Frisky Spray Hair Gel - 9/10 it has a great scent and is a pretty good, lightweight spray gel. It doesn't have tons of holding power but doesn't weigh hair down and leaves it bouncy and nice. It doesn't do much for frizz though.

Redken Clear Moisture Conditioner - 10/10! this conditioner is great if you use it as a daily conditioner, very lightweight and smells delish! like apricots!! Would be good paired with a thicker conditioner once a week.

Bed Head Moisture Maniac Shampoo and Conditioner - this stuff smells like a delicious creamsicle! 9/10 because it isn't all that moisturizing, it probably moisturizes the same as any other shampoo, not really a specialty 'moisture' product.

and finally my long time favorite:
Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo - TEN!!!! I have been using this product since childhood. smells amazing and leaves the hair clean and yummy smelling. a great basic shampoo.

Biolage Conditioning Balm

10! It makes my hair soooo soft and hydrated. love it!

Stop the Press!

So I just got back from a haircut and the lady who did my hair gave me some great tips, she told me that in lots of anti frizz cremes there's wax, which doesn't wash out during shampooage and builds up, which can make hair dull and lose its color. So on that note, I have stopped using Herbal Essences None of Your Frizzness Creme (and I have taken it off the dyme list). She told me that if you do want anti-frizz, it's better to go top notch salon products on that one. She also told me that the apricot scrubs (like St. Ives) have little bits of apricot pit in them and actually scratches the skin, creating fine lines. So per her advice, avoid those products.

Good Item.

So for my fine yet wavy hair product choice is of the utmost importance. I usually stick to my tried and true products but every once and a while find a new item to join the team. None of your frizzness by Herbal Essences is great! It smells good and just a little bit keeps my frizzies tame. It is very lightweight and doesn't weigh my hair down. It also is a great price, about $2.99 for a full size bottle.

I give it a 10/10... another Dime Piece to add to the list.

*** See post from 7/25/07 "Stop the Press!" regarding this product. It no longer has the good reputation and has been taken off the Dime Piece list.

So last week when I was back at my home (which is located slightly in the country) I started using Lush's Solid Shampoo, 'Soft.' It is designed for soft water areas (ie the country, places with wells). It smells like campfire... which is okay despite my aversion to the smell due to a hayride freshman year where I got a little too drunk. Anyway, The shampoo made my hair squeaky clean (literally!) but as many people on the site have said, it does crumble but I just picked up the crumblies and washed my hair with them the next time. I would reccomend getting the Solid Shampoo Tin to accompany the shampoo as well.

I give it an 8 out of 10. minus two for crumbliness and price ($9 for a small disc). Although, depending on how long it lasts I may add a point and retract my statement regarding price. So far it has had about 5 uses and looks the same as the day I bought it (very promising).

There is also a version for you city folk. It is entitled 'Hard.' It has cocoa butter in it! [will be purchasing this item... review to come]