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milk_shake Integrity review

My review first appeared on Blog Addict. Thanks so much!

From the first sniff I was hooked on milk_shake. We received a couple of samples at a Blog Addict event and then I was lucky enough to win two products. I am hooked on this divinely scented hair care brand and my curls are looking fabulous. If I do say so myself.

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milk_shake Integrity Nourishing Shampoo

The shampoo is salt- and sulphate-free and contains organic Muru Muru butter. Muru Muru butter is rich in fatty acids that are very nourishing, soothing and moisturising for both hair and skin, and the Vitamin A repairs, nourishes and strengthens the hair. My hair feels cleansed, soft and smooth after every wash. And my hair is less frizzy. The shampoo is my favourite from the products I received and it gets two thumbs up. The shampoo retails for R250.

milk_shake Integrity Intensive Treatment

This treatment is suitable for all hair types and also contains nourishing Muru Muru Butter. Because my hair is extremely dry, I was worried that the treatment would be too ‘light’, but it is performing well as a daily conditioner. My hair is left soft and smooth with no build-up (which is awesome). I would really like to try the Argan Deep Treatment as I think that would work very well with these dry locks of mine. R246.

I also received a sample of milk_shake’s Argan Oil treatment. The mix of silicones and nourishing organic Argan oil leaves my hair feeling soft and gives incredible shine. This frizz-busting formula is perfect for my dry hair and just a few drops is all I need for silky smooth curls. I need more!  This oil retails for R308 for 50ml.

I am very impressed with this brand. The quality is superb, the packaging is simple and attractive and the results are fabulous.

For more info on milk_shake you can check out their Facebook page.

xoxo

 

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My GrandeLash-md results

I love the look of long, lush fluttery lashes. And I used to have them, with the help of lashings of mascara of course. As I’ve gotten older I have noticed that they do not look as good as they used too. I do not like wearing falsies and, in all honesty, I cannot afford extensions.

So I was thrilled when I got the opportunity to try out the GrandeLash-md lash serum. GrandeLash-md is new to South Africa (read a bit more about GrandeLash-md South Africa HERE). I was a bit sceptical at first as I have never tried a lash growth product before.

You apply the product to the base of your lashes as you would a liquid liner. On most days I applied it morning and night. I did forget here and there. I was a bit worried about sensitivity as it’s applied so close to the eye, but I experienced no side effects.

Here are my before and after results after using it for 6 weeks. I wore my favourite mascara on all the pics as my bare lashes are very light and hardly show up on pics.

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BEFORE was taken on 5 June 2014 and the AFTER this morning.
Excuse the wide-eyed look in the after pic… the double flash almost blinded me.
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This blurry pic is brought to you by Blackberry.

I thought I was going mad, but I saw results after only 3 days. Cross my heart. I couldn’t believe it. My new and improved lashes are longer and fuller and have the most amazing curl. I presume it’s just my natural curl that’s accentuated. My eyes look open and I look wide awake. I look forward to applying my mascara every morning as I am in love my beautiful lashes.

GrandeLash-md retails for R775 for a 2-3 month supply. Yes, it is pricey, but I think it’s worth it. And if compared to lash extensions and fills, the price is quite reasonable.

After seeing the amazing results from this product, I am super keen to try their brow serum as well.

For more info or to see more before and after’s, check out the GrandeLash-md SA Facebook page or the international GrandeLash-md website. E-mail GradeLash-md at orders@grandelashafrica.com to order yours.

xoxo