GHD Salon Size Straighteners

Advantages: Large plates cover more hair
Disadvantages: None

...I purchased my first pair of GHD hair straighteners back in 2000 when they first hit the UK market. With my hair being so thick and unmanageable I decided on the chunky salon size straighteners for a bit of extra money. These were possibly the best purchase I have ever made as they have actually made my hair healthier than it has ever been before. Gone are the days of wiry, frizzy hair - hello sleek and tamed tresses. With their extra large plates they cover more hair in one swoop than your average straightener and there is no need to repeat hair which has already been blitzed. Hair actually stays straight in humid conditions and GHD are also very good with their customer care, as after 8 years my straighteners unfortunately went on fire in my hand - this was resolved in a matter of minutes with GHD and a brand new pair were soon...

thedunn1 23.07.2008 · Read review
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GHD Salon Styler - Perfect in most ways.

Advantages: Quick to heat up, consistent results, good quality
Disadvantages: Issues with wire splitting and sparks

...I choose to buy the GHD Salon styler about 2 years ago as it was recommended for thick hair and for the time I had them they were an excellent buy. Great quality and perfect results all-round. As with any GHD's I found I needed to use a thermal protector product to ensure my hair was free from burn and remained healthy. I found for just over a year the straighteners were of very good quality and very consistent, I was able to rely on them completely. The major issue I have with these straighteners was after just over a year of using them, whilst straightening my hair I noticed sparks coming from the wire near to my hand. Where the wire entered the GHD's it had split which was causing the sparks - I felt this should not be happening with the price and quality of the product. All in all I would still recommend GHD as...

crazyclaireyfairy 23.06.2008 · Read review
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MY LITTLE BEAUTY

Advantages: Instantaneous results, youthful, radiant, vibrant skin
Disadvantages: The price and perhaps the packaging

...Until very recently I'd never tried a single Clarin's product and until even more recently I didn't believe that beauty products really could work miracles. So what has caused the cynic in me to disappear? My in laws gave me a birthday present that is a pretty little pink box containing a number of Clarin's trial size products. It was in this little box that my miracle beauty product lurked, untried and untested by myself until about two weeks ago, largely because I hadn't bothered to read the leaflet and wasn't quite sure what it was for. I am, of course, talking about Clarin's "Baume Beaute Éclair" or more commonly known as "Beauty-Flash Balm" (BFB). Then a couple of weeks ago I was at a two day work conference and the overnight stay resulted in some pretty serious drinking with some pretty stunning hangovers and an almighty...

fantasybeliever 24.09.2005 · Read review
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Understanding A Beautiful Mind.

Advantages: An excellent award winning drama, based on a true story.
Disadvantages: None!

...My Reason For Purchasing A Beautiful Mind DVD. I wrote this review a year or so ago for another review site which has since closed. I thought I would upload it here as A Beautiful Mind is one of my favourite Drama films ever and I just wanted to recommend it and give some opinions on it. There is quite a few reviews already about it, but I just wanted to give my two cents worth also. A Beautiful mind is one of my favourite Russell Crowe Movies. I actually like this better than the movie Gladiator. Well I watched this film a few years ago at the Movie house and I enjoyed it so much, that I bought it on DVD when it first was released. I have watched it several times over the years and each time I do, I love it more and always seem to pick up on something I missed in the film the previous time I watched it. This really is...

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Saks Magic!

Advantages: 'Free' alcohol while you're pampered!
Disadvantages: An appointment can involve an array of staff!

...I have been attending my local Saks Hair and Beauty salon in Newcastle for about 5/6 years now. I first went there upon the recommendation of a close friend after I had a disasterous experience in my usual salon. The Saks price-tag was more than I had previously been used to paying, but I decided that maybe this was a case of 'paying for what you get' and so took the plunge. That and the fact I was informed they offer a range of wines and beers (along with tea, coffee, mineral water and fruit juice) to sup during your visit! Who ever said I was easily bought?! Background: Saks Hair and Beauty (they boast) is the UK's leading 'high street salon group'. Founded in Darlington, Co.Durham in 1974, the group quickly expanded when it started franchising in 1981, branching out into beauty franchising in 1994. The group now have over 80...

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Didn't Cut It For Me I'm Afraid

Advantages: did colour well
Disadvantages: didn't give full attention

...felt the actual service was good, I got what I paid for they were not annoying staff and my hair colour was done quickly. I had to wait 30 minutes and then they washed my hair thoroughly and as I got it blow dried I saw the colour had matched perfectly although in a way I think it was luck as he was even shocked it had matched and seemed relieved as he had originally wanted to go for the lighter shade, so I was very thankful. The blow dry was ok but his next client came in early and I felt by this point he was rushing my hair and he curled it under when blow drying which I hated and I had to ask him for the hair straighteners to be used which was a bit annoying and even that was rushed. Saks don't just do hair they also do beauty treatments like waxing, massages, nails and so on. I don't know if I would go back to this salon though, mine...

ms19 28.03.2008 · Read review
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Saks and the City

Advantages: Discount and attention to detail
Disadvantages: Lack of salon ambiance

.... ~ THE ROOTS ~ Established in 1974, there are now over 100 Saks salons throughout UK. All their staff have been trained at the Saks Academies so that they are up to date with all the latest innovations in hair and beauty treatments. Saks salons can also be found at David Lloyd Leisure and Health clubs in UK. As well as hairdressing services for both men and women, most Saks branches offer beauty treatments (massage, botox injections, nail care, teeth whitening, hair reduction to name but a few). Saks also sell their own brand of styling accessories (called Saksessories) as well as gift vouchers and hairstyling products. ~ SHORT BACK AND SIDES ~ The salon in Chichester opened in November 2004 and is all newly installed and painted. It's incredibly spacious and very clean. However, it is rather stark inside with a cold grey slate effect...

Bollinger28 28.03.2005 · Read review
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Super Saks

Advantages: Talented stylists, attentive staff, location
Disadvantages: Pricey for some proceedures

...have been left to wai for some time beofre someone comes to check my colour, one time is was a further 25 minutes after it beeped before someone came but as I was being tended to by the beauty therapist who is located downstairs from the main salon, I was none too bothered. It seems when the beauty salon is quieter, the beauty therapist will come up an help out, I have had some useful tips from her but no freebies or tasters which might be an idea to get people in! The problem I think though, is that the beauty salon part of Cardiff Saks was closed for a long time and it lost a lot of clientel, therefore people don't really think of going back there, so maybe some tasters would get people back in there? After being released from the colour lamp, you are taken over to the sinks to be rinsed, this is done by one of the salon's trainees, who...

memphisto_chick 28.05.2006 · Read review
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WHAT A BEAUTY!

Advantages: A stunning blend of floral and musk with staying power.
Disadvantages: None really.

...A stunning blend of floral and musk. ~* BEAUTIFUL *~ ~* Beautiful Eau de Parfum by Estee Lauder *~ The Estee Lauder pioneering cosmetic Company was founded in 1935. The Estee Lauder brand specialises in quality make-ups and perfumes designed to bring out the woman in us. 'Beautiful' is one their many gorgeous perfumes. The Estee Lauder brand really does have the most wonderful selection of fragrances. One of its early, huge successes in the perfume line way back in the 1960's was 'Youth Dew', which is still around and selling well today. Their perfumes are quite diverse and their appeal is broad. Beautiful was first released for sale in 1985 and was an extremely popular addition to their ever expanding collection. It is now one of the top selling perfumes in the World. The perfume was created by...

Morning_Becomes_Electra 21.06.2008 · Read review
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Beauty in a flash...

Advantages: Instantly works on improving skin appearance
Disadvantages: Quite costly

...Wanting to further improve my skin, friends recommended me this flash balm so a friend offered me a sample of the product to try. I was eager to try it out! Clarins is a well-known and highly respected brand in the make up industry. Their ranges of products are all of an extremely high quality and value. Although their prices are on the high end of the scale, their products are well worth the money. So what is this Flash Balm? Clarins states that this Beauty Flash Balm will -Promote immediate and long-lasting radiance. - Firms and helps minimise fine lines and wrinkles. - Smoothes and softens skin. - Strengthens and refines the contours of the face; skin regains firmness and suppleness. - Make-up looks exceptionally radiant. My first thoughts on Flash Balm, is the name, which came across as a product that works quickly...

redballoon 16.03.2005 · Read review
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