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Road Test: In-Salon vs. At-Home TreatmentsShould you splurge on the salon treatment or go the do-it-yourself route? Find out which treatments should be done by a pro -- and which ones you should attempt at home |
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great advice - i wax myself (yes, where i can see, so i do visit the salon from time to time), i sometimes colour my own hair and I would love to try the DIY gel nails and face peel.
by AstridB Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 04:52AM Report as inappropriate
Keratin Perfect may not be any good--never tried it myself-- but don't assume all DIY keratins are bad. I've tried about eight--some were crap, but I actually think Uncurly is better than the Brazilian Blowouts I used to pay $400 for and I think it costs me around $25 per use. I would say Keratin Earth, Pravana, and whatever Sally's brand is called were a waste, but Uncurly and Global were successful for me. A few more whose names I don't recall were so-so--not great, but not as bad as you're describing Keratin Perfect to be. If your hair's like mine--thick, too curly/wavy, and a frizz disaster in humidity--keratin is NOT optional and money IS limited, so you need to be able to do it yourself.
by patriotwoman Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 07:26AM Report as inappropriate
Being so un-geeky this article definitely left me with the attitude that all is not lost. I will at least try one or two of the DIY's. Thanks Total Beauty!!!
by aussiegene Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 03:16PM Report as inappropriate
Mally has a gel manicure set on QVC that I am tempted to try...
by Only1KimmieD Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 12:49PM Report as inappropriate
Do my own hair coloring and no one says anything :) Kinda fun.
by Ydabney Monday, January 7, 2013 at 12:38PM Report as inappropriate
Yes to at home face peel.
by EricaC123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 06:45AM Report as inappropriate
want to try a bunch of these
by LittleBunny Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 08:39AM Report as inappropriate
good to know, wanna try the scalp treatment.
by nicky22 Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 07:38PM Report as inappropriate
Keratin treatments should be strictly done by a professional. I have seen way too many do it yourself disasters.
by robyne00 Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 06:06PM Report as inappropriate
Definitely going to try that scalp treatment!
by schien Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 03:10PM Report as inappropriate