Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Global Green USA Green School Makeover Competition Presented by Pureology

Global Green USA Green School Makeover Competition Presented by Pureology
 
 
 
Finally a contest to help the schools!
 

WHY GREEN SCHOOLS?

When a school goes green, children benefit—as well as the environment! Green schools lead to:
Improved student performance. When children learn in classrooms with natural daylight, improved sound quality and non-toxic building materials such as non-VOC carpets and paints, test scores can improve as much as 20%. Attendance also improves!
More funds for student resources. When green upgrades are made to a school, water and energy costs can be reduced by as much as 40%. These savings can be channeled back into resources that directly benefit students, such as textbooks, computers and other essentials.
Reduced carbon footprint. Greening a school significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions that cause global warming.

GREENER SCHOOLS = A BRIGHTER FUTURE

Every child deserves a learning environment that’s safe, comfortable and free of harmful toxins. Unfortunately, many schools across the country lack the funds to carry out much-needed repairs and renovations—subjecting children to outdated facilities with improper ventilation, poor lighting and inefficient energy usage. Global Green USA is working to address this situation and ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn in a healthy, green school.
You can help by nominating a school in your area for a Green School Makeover—read on to learn more, and find out how you can green your school!


Go Enter Your local school and show Mother Nature some love while teaching the future adults!
 


Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Garnier Olia Hair Color

Garnier Olia Hair Color Review

 
Hello All!!! Last month I got the chance to receive a free Garnier Olia Hair Color and review it. This opportunity was provided by buzzagent.com
 
I received my coupon and a pamphlet letting me know what to expect and all the different ways this color was better than any other.
 
 
So off to the store...This was a task in its self! I had to search all over the place for this item. As soon as I was about to give up I found it at a local Walgreens. I chose the color 9.3 Light Golden Blonde. I was already a dark blonde and wanted to go a little lighter.
 
 






Now this hair color is "The unique oil-based formula maximizes the coloring process to achieve lasting, permanent color results." and "Olia visibly improves and restores hair" Alrighty so I'm ready to color.

Sorry no pics of the process I deleted them by accident....opps. The process was different. #1 the smell was awesome no ammonia smell at all. The mixture didn't run because it is oil based. The applicator bottle was cool looking but a pain in the but once the mixture was on your hands, It kept slipping out of my hands. It was strange but nice not having my hair piled on top of my head and stinking up the house. There was no stinging or itching of the scalp. I was getting excited.
 
It says to only leave color on for 20 min. I checked my hair and it looked dark brown...hmm ok not lifting like I like. I waited 10 more min and rinsed. Still looks brown...so I decide not to look at it and to let it dry and flat iron it. Here is what I ended up with:
 
 
Ok not to bad. But I didn't get the look I was looking and  I still had grey. You can see it at my hair line. Ok so this may be operator error. Then I noticed day after day the color was fading and greys were popping up everywhere. Needless to say I have never had a hair color do this even the cheap ones stayed in longer than this.
 
FINAL VERDICT:
I went back to my normal hair color and dyed it darker seeing how the Garnier Olia kinda left my hair with a very dull color. I wouldn't recommend this brand. There are others out there that are better!