I went to the salon the other day for a haircut. My stylist was washing my hair, and she stopped for a moment. "What shampoo do you use?" she inquired. I told her that I had just started using a shampoo by TRESemme to smooth my hair. She insisted that I stop using it, since the shampoo was leaving a wax coating on my hair that made it dull and dirty. I was horrified. She recommended a new shampoo and conditioner for me - Bumble & Bumble's Gentle Shampoo for my color-treated hair and Bumble & Bumble's Creme de Coco for my wiry and frizzy natural waves. Upon using these products in the salon and at home, I am officially converted! There is such a beautiful difference, and I never really thought that my once uncontrollable hair could be controlled without much effort. Next time you head into a salon, if you aren't using salon products, ask your stylist if your current shampoo is leaving a wax residue and affecting your hair health. The answer may surprise you!

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I recently bought Fake Bake's self tanner lotion and mousse, which cost nearly $50 with shipping. Normally I wouldn't put out such money for self-tanner, but I figured it would be well-worth it. I had heard the name mentioned almost as if there was a cult of fans hiding somewhere with dark bronzed skin. A few of my friends swore this was an amazing product. Let me tell you, I did not have a wonderful experience with this self-tanner. In fact, the results were so bad that I'm furious!

I'm not a stranger to self-tanner, so I know what to do and what to expect, for the most part. Every formula has quirks that I have to adjust to. For example, the Fake Bake products are tinted, so you can see where you are applying the product. As you let the lotion sit, the color deepens. Don't be fooled - it's just a temporary illusion! You're supposed to apply this before going to sleep at night, and wear dark or old clothes just in case the self-tanner stains your clothes. Also, it's best to wear clothing that covers your entire body so you won't stain your sheets either.

Anyways, exfoliation and applying the self-tanner took me almost three hours. I tried to be very precise since I didn't want to risk splotches, streaks, or anything of that nature. When I woke up, I took off my clothes to observe the color. I was lighter than I had been before I went to sleep. Hmm. The bottle said to rinse of the 'color guide,' so I figured maybe there was a deep tan beneath the residue from the tanner. I went into the shower and saw colored water going down the drain. However, my tone seemed to lighten from the shade it had been when I woke up this morning.

I looked maybe a foundation shade darker than usual, except with a little bit of orange tones here and there. Now, if this is a gradual self-tanner, it should be advertised as such. The back of the bottle says you can use this every night until you get the desired shade. However, I used up a large amount of the bottle just for one day. There's absolutely no way I could afford to spend that much money to get the right shade just for a week of tan. Even if I did have that kind of money, I would definitely spend it on a self-tanner product that was much more effective.

This self-tanner was a waste of time and money for me. What self-tanner products have you tried? Have you ever tried this self-tanner? What was your experience like?