When I started my blog five years ago (has it seriously been FIVE years?), I focused a lot on reviewing beauty products. My blog was new, and I was so excited to share products that I had been using for years and new ones I had discovered along the way.
I don’t try as many new products as I used to, but every once in awhile I find products worthy of sharing—and today I’m also sharing a few products that didn’t work out for me.
Before I had the holster, I used to unplug my curling iron and store it on top of the 3-drawer unit tucked under our sink. I know this sounds lazy, but it was annoying to reach down and get it and plug it in. I much prefer having it in the holster. I can imagine this would be an amazing tool for hairstylists too. You don’t have to worry about your hot tools ruining it and it keeps them all easily-accessible in one place.
Now onto the products I didn’t love…
Lucy @ Hunter Hart says
That holster is genius! Need one!
[email protected] says
It's really awesome to have. You can also place your hot tools on the part that's stuck on your counter and it can protect your surfaces. It can fit more than one hot tool as well. Love it.
Sarah Noel says
Another blogger wrote up on the Big Sexy Volumizing Dry Shampoo; I've been thinking of trying it. Now, it's a must!
elizabethashleyphoto says
I really wish I could use on of those holsters (genius!), but my counter is setup so it goes wall-to-wall, and if I hung it off the front it would cover a drawer. Shame. I know what you mean about it being a hassle to plug and unplug every day…I only use my blow dryer a couple times a week so I keep it in the cabinet, but when I have to get it out it's like…ugh… 🙂
Jordan Dixon says
I didn't really like the Perversion mascara either. For a product with such high claims, it really didn't do much for my lashes.
Schnelle says
I didn't even realize that brand made a dry shampoo! I'm going to try it- I love suave but I really like the idea of dry shampoo going on clear. I haven't tried any Mary Kay products besides their moisturizer and foundation but their foundation is definitely worth trying too! I use it everyday.
Ann says
Question for you…when you heat your eyelash curler, are you then using the curler before or after putting on mascara? Thank you!
[email protected] says
always before— don't want to damage my lashes! I have a post about it here: https://veronabrit.blogspot.com/2012/11/transformative-beauty-curled-lash_19.html
still being [molly] says
that silicone holder thing is definitely on my "to-buy" list. i am always struggling to find a place to store / hold my hot tools!!
[email protected] says
you will love it molly! I bet they would send you one to review, happy to share my contact 🙂
Anonymous says
Isn't a free product a compensation???
[email protected] says
It is not monetary compensation. I am paid monetarily for some sponsored posts (which I always indicate when that's the case), but I am very careful to only work with brands and choose campaigns that are a good fit for me and my readers (ie: I genuinely like or use the products or I liked and used the product before I was ever contacted by the company for a sponsored post).
Using this product as an example, it retails for $29-$39 depending on the size. So even though the company takes a "risk" by sending me a product (the risk being if I don't like it or don't blog about it), it is a very small price for them to pay (especially considering that their own cost to make the product is much lower than its retail cost).
When I share a product I genuinely love, whether it was gifted or not, there is much more benefit to the company than there is to me. If they generate even one sale because of a review I write, they continue to make money and I make zero other than being gifted a product with a fairly low retail value—and that's fine, I want to support businesses whose products I like, and I am happy to get a product for free that I get to enjoy.
I want to help good businesses grow—that's why I support a lot of etsy shops too. It's not about what I can gain—I just want to share what I like with my readers.
Tori Russell says
Need to get one of those holsters, that would be so useful. I am always paranoid of burning things on my desk!
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[email protected] says
Mostly I love that it keeps it neatly tucked away 🙂
Melzo says
OH I love that Silicone Holder. What a genius idea. Plus the flat portion that rest on the counter top acts as a safe place to sit your hot tools while in use. The Pervision I have not tried….. I don't have an interest in wet mascaras and it didn't seem to capture my interest. BTW I follow you on Instagram and Harper is just the most precious little girl.
Thank you for your honest posts.
[email protected] says
thanks for your comment! 🙂 yeah the flat portion is great because it protects your counters from your hot tools 🙂
Melissa (Our Life with Isla) says
That holster is amazing and I must try the dry shampoo! Thanks for the review!
[email protected] says
you are welcome, have a great weekend!
Meghan Gibson says
I'm guessing you don't let Harper in the bathroom while you're getting ready? I let my little guy in there so I have to keep my hot tools on the counter away from him. I used to love the Aveda product you reviewed and it's actually always like that (runny texture). I have somewhat recently switched to the AG hair cosmetics repair serum and like it a lot better. Plus the company is women-owned and cruelty-free! You can buy it at Ulta or on amazon.
Kelly says
I NEED that hot iron holster!