Rants and Reviews
Written By: Kat For those of you playing along at home, my every-day shampoo was discontinued a few months ago, launching me into a vanity void. In my quest for a new shampoo, I recently came across the newly-launched “güd” line from Burt’s Bees, and totally fell for the marketing. The cutesy packaging and umlaut … Read more
I See London…
Written By: Kat Over the past 25 years, my mother has dispensed all sorts of wisdom to me. Among the most important life lessons of all, she schooled me in wearing proper undergarments. Her advice was always very simple, she’s not much of a frills and bells type. Since summer is coming up– short skirts, … Read more
Follicle Follies: Nature’s Gate Awapuhi Volumizing Conditioner
Written By: Kat Since I spent my whole last column lamenting the dubious functionality of most hair care products, I would like to discuss a product I love. Natures Gate Awapuhi Volumizing Conditioner. About two years ago, Herbal Essences decided to randomly revamp their formulas, including their “Totally Twisted” lavender vanilla scented conditioner. They kept … Read more
To Shave or Not to Shave
Witten By: Kat I was made to believe shaving my legs was a required task for women– non-negotiable, and worthy of mockery when not performed with rigor and regularity. Women shave their legs. Period. The chill rainy spring, and my corresponding laziness resulted in an entire missed month of leg shaving. My immediate reaction was: … Read more
Review: Sally Hansen Sole Control
Written By: Kat Last month, we detailed how crucial foot-care is during sandal season. To assist in my own pedi maintenance, I purchased the Sally Hansen Sole Control foot file for about $5. The file has two sides, a gritty side, and a fine side, although, to be completely honest I had a hard time … Read more
Adventures in Skincare: Tanda Zap Review
Written By: Kat My skin is very sensitive to most washes and products. Anything with a strong fragrance or exfoliator is off the table, especially for my face. Since I have worse acne at 25 than I did at 15, I am constantly searching for my miracle cure. It probably doesn’t exist, but a girl … Read more
