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As I’ve mentioned before, besides blogging, and makeup, my absolute favorite thing on earth is reading any books related to beauty. It’s a bit of an obsession. I was recently sent the book Can You Get Hooked on Lip Balm? and this book is a def must-read if you’re a beauty junkie like me. The book is written by the creators of www.thebeautybrains.com. This is a website that is written by a team of scientist who answer beauty questions and try to debunk many beauty myths. The book is divided into Hair questions, Makeup questions, Skin questions, and then the Beauty Industry. It’s such an easy read and I learned so much and agreed with them on so many things. Plus they answered a few questions that I always wondered about, but I was way too embarrassed to ask.
1) They agree with me and say that coconut oil and olive oil are highly effective oils for the hair.
2) They don’t think that that Wen conditioner is anything special too. (Just like I thought.)
3) They talk about spending way too much money on hair conditioners and how it’s really not needed. Most $5 to $10 dollar conditioners are just as good as $30 dollar ones.
4) They talk about the popular Ojon treatment, and basically say you can get the same thing with a product containing coconut oil which will probably be way cheaper.
All in all, this book is LOADED with amazing information and I highly recommend it. Anyway, the nice folks at The Beauty Brains are not only giving us a copy of the book to give away, but a $50. Sephora gift certificate as well.
Just leave any comment here. Tell me something interesting about yourself.
Here’s something interesting. I find after having lil man now that I’m incredibly organized and I can't stand clutter but before I had lil man I was the most disorganized person you could ever meet. It’s kind of funny. Anyway, for extra chances to win, please follow me on twitter and leave me a comment letting me know you are following me.
Winner will be announced this Monday. Also, tomorrow or Monday whenever I get around to it (lil man is being a handful), I'm reviewing and giving away some of Lorac's new Summer Collection. This collection is so beautiful!!! Here's a peek at some of the products
Hugs,
Milly
47 comments:
I love reading beauty books like this! And on the topic of lip balm, I just went into C.O. Bigelow the other day and stocked up on their lemon line of lip balms- they had them on sale for $3!
I'm Jen and I walked on everywhere on my tippy toes when I was little. I'd love to win the book. That sort of stuff fascinates me.
jenniphifer [at] yahoo [dot] com
I also follow you on twitter as jenniphifer
jenniphifer [at] yahoo [dot] com
I would love to read that book and win a $50 giftcard from Sephora. I also use coconut oil on my hair and skin. I use it as pre shampoo treatment and a little bit during the week and as a body oil. I've also started using it on my kids' hair.
Sounds like a good book!
Thanks for the tips to save $$ and still have great hair! :)
I saw the title of this blog and I was thinking, am I addicted to lip balm lol. This sounds like a really good book! I'll request this at the library! :o)
OOh! I love books like these (mostly because of my science background :D). I would love to read this book! Something interesting about myself is that I love eating the crust of baked goods more than the filling LOL! (ie - pie crust, tart shells :D)
theskinniegenes at gmail dot com!
thanks!
i also followed you on twitter @iceflurrie!! :)
your profile picture is so pretty!
something interesting about me: you were one of the people that inspired me to be a makeup junkie lol
I'm Ella - is this contest open to Canadians?
Something interesting about myself: after renting for 9 years, we've bought our first place - and we're moving in next month - so I've immersed myself in home decoration boos!
I follow you on twitter now!
Thanks to your blog (and a few other favorites) I have a new appreciation for all things beauty! I LOVE Coconut Oil now (as well as jojoba oil) and I've got all of my friends using Coconut Oil as well. I can spend hours in Sephora at a time and that's usually because I'm looking up your blog on my iphone to make sure I'm buying the right products that I saw on this blog! LOL! I also follow you on twitter (JValeska3). Thanks for sharing so much valuable info about beauty and giving us a glimpse into your blessed life! :)
Something interesting about myself: I can't ride a bike!!!
Thanks for entering me into the giveaway :)
Hi Milly, I found your website last month and have been following religiously since! I've never been a girly girl, but I love your reviews and am now finally discovering the wonderful world of makeup and skincare! Also, please keep those "life advice" coming!
Oh...and an interesting fact about me -- I'm starting a residency in dermatology soon and can't wait to learn the medicine and science behind good skin.
Hi I'm Jenny! I love your blog and this book seems like a great buy. I like peaches, but I can't stand biting into them. It feels so weird with the peach fuzz. Once I get over the first bite, I'm good to go lol. I'm following you on twitter, my username is MakeupOnABudget. Take care!
Man why didnt I have this post available to me yesterday..right as I went to the salon to get my shampoo.
Im obsessed with hair products.
I'm Logan,
I love beauty books and books that explain how products work. I am also obssessed, so when you read books that help to demistify products it saves you soo much money.
I LOVE BEAUTY PRODUCTS. I love beauty books and books that expalin how products work. They help you to become a smarter consumer.
I would enjoy reading this book & shopping w/the Sephora gift card. Love all things beauty! Something interesting about me: I love to bake but rarely eat sweets...this drives my husband crazy because then he is 'forced' to eat them all.
I follow you on Twitter. @SBailey7
I would love to read this book! I love WEN conditioner and curious to know what's in the book.
Also following you on twitter as @Beauty_tidbits
Harshleen@gmail.com
Hey Millie :-) I'm relatively new to your site, but I'm loving it already! I find myself checking in several times per week! I'd love to read the book!
Hi, Milly. I love reading these books...I have gotten 3 books from your suggestions (really loving the Beauty Detox). I would love to win this book & the gift card.....I follow you on twitter as makeup_fetish
I didn't get so much into beauty products until a few years back, so I had to catch up fast, lol
I think I am addicted to beauty products in general, not just lip balm! Great giveaway can't wait to read this book
I think I am addicted to beauty products in general, not just lip balm! Great giveaway can't wait to read this book
I love that website!
I'm also a book junkie, but pertaining to health and nutrition!
I'm already following you on Twitter!
My kids have also changed my life in the most wonderful ways! Kids are a great inspiration to be a better person and role model!! Sounds like a fun book.
Thanks for the chance!
smilefest (at) yahoo (dot) com
twitter follower
name is smilefest
Thanks for the chance!
smilefest (at) yahoo (dot) com
That book sure sounds good! I havent picked up a good book for a long while, that sounds like a good one to get my hands on. :D Something interesting about me? I have 9 sisters and 2 brothers, cheaper by a dozen! hehehe.
Like everyone else, I would love to win! Thanks for offering giveaway.
Something interesting about me: I'm allergic to bees but love honey!
Following on twitter... @HavillandSavage
I am sitting here reading your blog, and watching the Golden Girls(love that show). I should be sleeping because I have to work in the morning, but...Anywhoo, I am ejoying you blog very much. I love beauty/nail blogs :o) And I will also follow you on twitter.
Something interesting about myself: I can move my left eye to the left while keeping my right eye straight! It really creeps people out.
I follow you on Twitter as @calidreamin87.
I also love reading beauty books my latest fav is The Japanese Skincare Revolution: How To Have The Most Beautiful Skin Of Your Life --At Any Age by Chizu Saeki.All my Japanese buddies have amazing skin.I also am a huge olive oil fan and I always add it to my conditioner as a pre poo treatment or directly to hair as a hot oil treatment.
I'm going to Austin, TX for a work conference on Monday and I hate packing work clothes, casual clothes and workout gear for an entire week!!
Hi Milly! I'm now following on Twitter as TheAzalea!
Hey! First, let me tell you I follow you on twitter (as cupcake4ever21 ) !My name is Stela and I live in NY too ( yay for NY ) ! So my interesting fact is that I am extremely disorganized myself but it just drives me crazy when others are not organized and I actually love organizing other people when it comes to events and everything else actually lol (weird I know)! I've always tried to apply that urge to organize other people to myself but I haven't succeeded yet! Also, I am a college student and I could really use the gift card and would love to read the book! I love your blog- never stop blogging!
I Hope i win...I love Sephora!!! :)
knick5282001@yahoo.com
I would love to read a book like this. Something interesting about me: I like watching the rain fall but hate to be in it.
That sounds like an awesome book! What's interesting? Well - interesting to me is that I tried to cut my own hair when I was 5. Needless to say, I didn't do a very good job. When my teacher asked me what happened the next day; I told her that "my mommy gave me a haircut."
I'm not sure if it is too late to enter.... but I would love to have a chance to win this great prize!
I have a twin and we love to share beauty tips with each other. It is saves time, money and effort to have two of us trying out different products and techniques. I love hearing what interesting things she has found- and if it works well for her, chances are it will work great for me, too!
ps. I haven't tried straight coconut oil on my hair yet. It kind of scares me. I use Argan oil from time to time. Do they give similar results? I will try it one of these days.
Ummmm, I love the real housewives of OC but pretend I dont watch it,lol!!
Yes, if I can be hooked on lip gloss, I would say one can be hooked on lip balm!
I love books like this and am always experimenting with conditioners to treat my thirsty hair with - coconut and jojoba oils are lifesavers! Something about me - I have started trying to have a baby and am so excited!!
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