Streekers This weekend, I went “Streeking!” Feel free to gasp in horror. ….No, seriously, I apologize, because I can’t imagine how many times this company has seen that phrase or the like associated with its products, but how can you not take advantage of such an opportunity? With a name like “Streekers” and a tagline [...]
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July 14th, 2010
I Went Streeking!
Posted in Hair, Vegan 
Tags: cruelty free, cruelty free hair, not tested on animals, vegan hair products 
1 Comment »July 9th, 2010
Twisted Sista
Twisted Sista is a line from London-based brand Urban Therapy. Urban Therapy is a unique company in that they target the millions of multi-ethnic women (mixed, Black, White, Asian, Hispanic, etc.) who have special hair care needs. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m picky about what I use on my hair. Since it’s naturally very curly [...]
Posted in Budget Beauty, Hair Tags: cruelty free, cruelty free beauty, multi-ethnic hair care 1 Comment »June 3rd, 2010
Want Healthier, Shiner Hair Now? Say WEN!
Friends don’t let friends use shampoo. No need to be alarmed by the caption above, ladies and gents! Don’t worry, I haven’t entirely lost my mind (yet). I still bathe and wash my hair on a regular basis–I’ve just been using a different type of cleanser. Perhaps you’ve even heard of it: if so, say [...]
June 2nd, 2010
Aveda New Daily Hair Repair
Aveda is one of my all-time favorite cruelty-free beauty brands, and they have not let me down with any product I’ve tried yet. I recently tried their new Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair, and their A+ track record stands unblemished. Daily Hair Repair is a leave-in conditioner with (sustainably sourced) quinoa protein, alfalfa extract, linseed [...]
Posted in Hair Tags: aveda, cruelty free, cruelty free beauty, cruelty free hair products, not tested on animals 14 Comments »May 30th, 2010
Ken Paves Signature Series Hair Dryer
Celeb stylist, Ken Paves, knows hair. So, when I was offered the chance to test drive the Ken Paves hair dryer, I said, “Heck yes!” In the world of hair dryers, you really do get what you pay for. When I visited my little sister in New Orleans, I didn’t pack my own hair dryer, [...]
May 26th, 2010
Avon–the Cruelty-Free Company that Loves Women!
Long before we discovered the joys of internet shopping–and before we spent our days browsing the aisles of the cosmetics über-emporium–we’d look forward to visits from our friendly neighborhood Avon lady. If it’s been awhile since you’ve checked out a catalog, you might want to take another look. In 1989, Avon became the first major [...]
May 16th, 2010
Make the Most of Your Cruelty-Free Cosmetics!
WHAT IS A COSMETIC? A COSMETIC IS A PRODUCT, EXCEPT SOAP, INTENDED TO BE APPLIED TO THE HUMAN BODY FOR CLEANSING, BEAUTIFYING, PROMOTING ATTRACTIVENESS OR ALTERING THE APPEARANCE. Sec. 201(i) FD&C Act (Courtesy of FDA Cosmetics.) While the current U.S. Food and Drug Administration laws do not contain similar definitions regarding what it means to [...]
May 15th, 2010
Beecology Shampoo & Conditioner Review
Beecology Honey and Botanical, Sulfate-Free Shampoo Repair-Your-Hair Naturally Conditioner In my experience, when something unfolds organically, there is a passion behind the product rather than a sole objective of making money. This passion is reflected in the quality and care put into the product. This is the case with Beecology’s “Honey and Botanical, Sulfate-Free Shampoo” [...]
Posted in Hair, Men's Products Tags: cruelty free, cruelty free beauty, not tested on animals 11 Comments »
