Zelo Hair Care Brazilian Keratin Smoothing System

Hello, my beauties!

I was sent a box of the Zelo Hair Care Brazilian Keratin Smoothing system to try.

I have to admit, I looked online to see what other say about it and they say good things, however my hair is getting thinner by the second and I am currently taking supplements to thicken them up, but Jamie on the other hand was in desperate need of a treatment. So I applied it to her hair, to see the wow results I knew we would get! Lets get into this review :)

I received this box which contains a shampoo and the keratin treatment with an additional spray pump.

unfortunately both spray pumps did not work and would not  dispense any product. 

There was a large instruction pamphlet that I did just browse through because, Zelo has a video on YouTube guiding you through all the steps! How cool is that :)

I have to admit, this process reminds me of the days when I used to purchase a box of those perm your hair at home sets and we just used to not add curlers, just brush straight. LOL the things I used to do haha!

Here is a picture of Jamie's hair before the treatment. As you can see it has some friz and a lot of wave. Her hair is very thick and hard to manage. She basically runs a flat iron through it, but to be honest the wave still comes through.

We started with Jamie washing her hair with the shampoo provided, being sure not to rub the shampoo in her scalp. She said it felt very clean haha!

We towel dried her hair and I split it into 3 sections as suggested, which truthfully I don't see why we need the step but I followed anyway. I tried to spray the product on her hair but as I said the spray nozzles did not work. So I opened the bottle, pour some onto my hands, while wearing the provided gloves and applied it to sections of her hair. FLASHBACK! I felt like I was doing my own hair back in the day, a very similar process. Apply, comb straight and repeat until head is covered.

It was a nice butter colored formula and felt very rich and thick and smelt very natural. We let it set for the suggested 45 mins. I sent her back into the shower to rinse off the keratin and shampoo she originally washed with.

Jamie claimed her hair felt soft, very different than her natural hair. The final step is to flat iron the hair to seal in the treatment, which back in the day we did with a iron! haha, she did enjoy the stories of my beauty adventures :)

She was upstairs flat ironing her hair as I waited for the reveal and I heard her voice calling from upstairs, MOM! I need you! So I ran as fast as I could thinking I screwed up her hair, I pushed the bathroom door open to see the damage and all I saw was the mink, dark, rich brown shiny hair! It was amazing! All that yelling was that her hand got tired and she wanted me to finish her up, haha!

Jamies hair has never been better and who ever has seen her has complimented her hair!

This treatment lasts up to 30 washes Zelo recommends that you flat iron after every wash to maintain the treatment. This product retails for $35.00

I love the way her hair looks after this treatment and will continue to use it and recommend it.

Very easy to apply and use even a 15 year old could do it.

Thanks you Zelo Hair Care for this lovely product and the memories I shared with my Daughter!

I included a small video that we planned to make for this review, but life and someone named Alan had other plans. Enjoy :)

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How to Host your blog Images on Blogger

Hi, there!

Today I wanted to talk to you about image hosting. Image hosting is something every blogger should be aware of. There are a few places to host your images online, like putlocker or photobucket, but they can increase load time and create lag on your blog, as well as completely fall off the face of the earth and your images are never seen from again! I like this method for hosting my navigation menu or my social media bar.

The safest and fastest way to keep your blog images are on the blog hosted site, in this case Blogger.

Host Your Images on Blogger.

Now, the first thing we are going to do is start a dummy post. This is a post that only you will see ever!

So, go into your blogger account and start a new post.

1. Insert your image by clicking the insert image button. 

2. Choose  a file from your computer.

3. Add it to the page.

I am sorry I am going through things you already know, but maybe someone else doesn't!

4. Click on the HTML button in the upper left corner.
You  should see code like this.

This is the html code of the picture you uploaded to blogger. This code is the code to the picture hosted on blogger.

So now you can put this picture in your sidebar, as your header, it can even be used as a grabber button. which will require a url.

This method will save on load time and save you from risk of the photo hosting site going down.

If I have confused you, I am truly sorry. Leave me a message down below and I will try to help :)

Share a Blog!

Hello, Beautiful!

Today I want to share a blog and a beautiful person with you. Her name is Julie and she is the most inspiring person you will ever meet. There are not enough nice things to say about her, originally she was apart of the dynamic duo 20/30 glam a aunt and niece beauty blogging team. But like all great duos, their journey has come to an end, but this did not discourage our lil trooper Julie from doing what she loves to do. She started her own blog and youtube channel under the name TheSaltLifeWife. Julies writing style is very much like an in person conversation, whether she is writing about beauty or her beloved salt life, you will enjoy her thoughts and reviews.

Julie:

Happily married Wifey , almost 40 years old, trying to conceive my first child after years of infertility. I love reading, blogging, watching YouTube videos, hanging out on the beach with my hubby, snorkeling, photography, and diy projects. Follow me if you want to hear about my journey to Motherhood, weight loss struggle, diy projects, passion for trying out and experimenting with new beauty products and interior design ideas. Life is precious to me and I'm so Thankful for all I've been blessed with. Please follow me on this crazy ride we call life!



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Visit Julie's Blog and show her some love http://www.thesaltlifewife.blogspot.com/
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Follow her on Instagram http://instagram.com/thesaltlifewife
Check out her YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJQj1shbhRdxqZ5EKvSKA

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Where, What and Who update

Hello, people of the interwebs.

Just a quick update  letting you know where I have been, what I have done and who I have been hangin with.

First the where.

I have been mostly home, due to car troubles so I haven't really gone anywhere except to the grocery store. And I have to admit I like smaller grocery stores better than the larger chains stores.

Second the what.

Well,I have done a lot without having a car. I ran two giveaways that went pretty decent, considering they were my first giveaways ever. I won a giveaway , but haven't recieved it yet, but I hear this product is pretty good, so I am excited about that.

I started a new segment on my Youtube channel called Beauty News Network you can read about that on themakeupsquid.com. I hit 300 Subbies on Youtube!  The giveaway really helped with that, but didn't get me to 300.

Third the who.

I haven't seen anyone for a while on account of the car situation. But I like being at home with my lil family.
My friend Julie started her own blog, so I have been helping her out with images and stuff, I will write a spotlight post on her blog soon on themakeupsquid.com

So, thats my update I hope you found it exhilarating.

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Beauty News Network

Hello, my lovelies!

I have some big news! News that I didn't think I would ever be sharing with you guys, now its not that big to some people, but it's big to me :)

There has been a project that I have been to get off the ground for a while. I even tried to get a partner involved, but that didn't work out, I think we were aiming at different things and I am kinda glad it didn't work out, because this is my baby and honestly I would cry if someone else tore it up.

Beauty News Network

Or B.N.N for short. B.N.N is a network that will bring you videos that I found insightful, smart or just plain cool, that I feel need to be shared.

I am planning on doing segments on just one subject, like the next episode will feature only skin care videos or articles. Every video will feature a question of the day ( QOTD ) to keep the conversation going.

I do see this growing in my heart and would love to have all my blogger buddies be apart of it.
I am looking for content to feature, video or blogpost, whether its yours or your favorite bloggers, please feel free to email Themakeupsquid@gmail.com anything you would like featured on the B.N.N. As long as it is beauty, blogger, vlogger related.

I am very excited because I uploaded the video last night at around midnight and I already received a lot of views and comments on it, now I know thats not a big deal, but for me its amazing!!!

So here she is! The first episode of B.N.N!

Please leave me any advice, suggestions and/or encouragement to continue this journey.

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Something I like

So, today I thought I would share with you something I like.


Music:

I like all kinds of music, but the music that speaks to me the most is music from the 80's. Right now a song that dear to me is sing your life by Morrissey who was the lead singer for The Smiths back in the day.

you can have a listen by watching this video.


I love the sound of his voice and his lyrics. A saying in my house "Morrissey is always right."

What kind of music do you listen to?



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Ultra Lift Transformer Anti-Age Skin Corrector

Hello, Beautiful!

I have another lil miracle in a tube for you. First, let me tell you that I was afraid to us this product. I was thinking okay this thing is going to irritate me and cause major breakouts, but for the sake of the blog I had to try it.

The smell is typical Garnier, nicely scented. The texture is nice and creamy, but not goopy. Application in very nice and feels great on your skin. I have to say it did tighten up my skin. Have you ever used those under eye rollers that tightened up the eye area? Well this is that for your whole face. My face felt firm, but soft. I did notice a immediate difference in the look of my pores and overall complexion. I like the feeling, as it feels like a veil on my face protecting my skin as well as making my skin look better. It does have a transforming effect to it, but nothing like a bb cream.

I do like to layer this with the Garnier 5 sec blur, thats when I see wow results and my skin looks very nice with these two matched up. My makeup requires less blemish fixing and less foundation.
 5 second blur review http://www.themakeupsquid.com/2014/04/garnier-5-second-blur-instant-smoother.html

Ultra Lift Transformer Anti-Age Skin Corrector

Garnier says:

As skin ages, wrinkles and loss of firmness occur, and skin begins to look less smooth and less luminous. Some anti-aging creams take time to help correct the signs of aging, but you want to see a more immediate transformation. 

Auto-Adjusting Texture, Transforms any skin tone

With breakthrough transforming technology, the Ultra-Lift Transformer provides a double transformation for skin.

Instant Transformation:
The auto-adjusting texture transforms on contact with skin for immediate correction and brightening. It releases micro-pigments that instantly adjust to any skin tone whether you are fair or medium to deep, making skin flawless, smooth and radiant.

Over Time Transformation:
The formula with Pro-Retinol from Nature, which is developed through the process of green chemistry, boosts natural cell renewal while actually protecting skin's surface moisture barrier, to help prevent dryness.* Wrinkles are reduced and firmness is restored.

Instantly: Skin is smooth, luminous and even-toned.
In 5 Days: Skin is transformed, it feels firmer and the appearance of fine lines are minimized.
In 4 Weeks: Wrinkles are reduced and a more youthful look is restored.

Formulation Facts:
- Dermatologist tested for safety
- Non comedogenic – won't clog pores
- Allergy tested
- Gentle to skin
- Non-greasy

I love that it has immediate results and well as over time with use benefits and that SPF 20 helps with summer right around the corner. This is a product I will repurchase and recommend to anyone who needs a boost with skin firmness and wrinkles.

Here is a picture of me with both products on my face.

I think I just found my new profile pic, how often do you change your profile picture?

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