Follicle Follies: Stepping Up My Hair Game
Written By: Kat Self-improvement is always a popular topic at the start of a new year. This year, I decided it was time to actively improve my hair. I began the new year with a fancy KeraTriplex treatment, which is a word I am sure the marketing department at Paul Mitchell spent some late nights … Read more
Follicle Follies: Organic Foray
Written By: Kat In my tireless pursuit of the perfect hair routine, I decided to give organic, sulfate free shampoos the go-around. I felt as though my previous shampoo made my gingery-orange hair a dull brassy color, so when I came across the brightly colored bottle of Alba Botanica Natural Hawaiian Shampoo “Gloss Boss Honeydew” … Read more
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
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
Follicle Follies: WEN, a Review.
Written By: Kat I think a lot of women out there would have you believe that their hair is just the uncooperative worst, but honestly, mine REALLY is. It’s curly and fine– the perfect combination if you have always wanted dreadlocks (which I assure you, I do not), plus it’s very thin, and this blondie … Read more
Guys vs Girls
Written By: Bettie Camaro Three weeks ago, my boyfriend and I took the plunge and moved in together. We’ve known each other for years and have an unusually amazing foundation of mutual respect and open communication so it’s been an extremely easy transition. However, he is a guy and I am a girl, and we … Read more