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Hey Lovely's...

I am just dropping a line to say I am alive and well. I know it has been a long time since I have updated here, but what can I say LIFE happens.

I have been in a constant battle with myself on what to do with this blog. My interest have changed quite a bit. Don't get me wrong, I still love the beauty world. However, I would be remiss in not sharing my love for fitness. How do you ladies feel about that?

I want to make this blog more of a lifestyle blog, rather than focus so heavily on beauty. Give me some ideas ladies!!! Speak with you soon

Astrology For Your Lips

FREE Astrological Reading (For Your Lips)

See which lip color best suits your sign

This is a TotalBeauty.com make up article Your particular zodiac sign says a bit about your persona, so trying a new lipstick based on your sign is a fun, New Age-y way to find a new lip color. Get your lipstick horoscope

Who Doesn't Like A Bargain???

Best Bargain Beauty Buys

You can update your beauty stash for spring without breaking the bank

This is a TotalBeauty.com budget products article Have your lipstick and wear it too with this expert guide to scoring cheapie, hot-for-spring hair, skin and makeup products that rival the pricy prestige brands. See products

Review:Hana Professional Flat Iron + Plus New Hair

Hey Bella's.. I was recently contacted by Misikko.com to review their lastest flat iron. Lately, I have been declining offers to review products because I simply didn't want to feel entitled to write about a product that was of no interest to me. However, I do believe in supporting small businesses, so I said yes to the offer.

How beautiful is the packaging? I can appreciate a company that puts some thought into how they ship their merchandise. This company is definitely off to a good start with me.

Let's get down to it.. I can say I really like this flat iron. It heats up extremely fast. I mean I was surprised by how fast it heated to 450F.. It is ceramic and tourmaline plated, so it is not as damaging to the hair.

I used the flat iron on damp hair and it worked amazingly. I didn't get any frizzing nor did my hair smell burned. According, to the website the plate adjusts to hair texture, so that could be the reason for lack of frizz.

Features

Flat iron heat is adjustable between 160f and 450f

Flash Heat in Seconds

Ceramic and Tourmaline Plates

Floating plates that adjust to any hair texture

Over this weekend, I used this flat iron to achieve my latest style. I created this quick weave as a protective style. I also did an invisible part to make the weave more natural. I am sorry for the pic, it doesnt show the full view of the hair but no one was home to take the pic.. Will probably update pic later.

You can find the Hana Professional Flat Iron here...

Also check out the website they carry a full range of flat irons and accessories.. www.misikko.com

Nail Polish Brands That Made The Cut!

Reader-Approved Nail Polishes

Check out this top 10 list of best lacquers

TotalBeauty.com readers painted on plenty of polishes to help us determine the meh ones from the OMFG ones. Here's the list of top-rated polishes for your painting pleasure. See lacquers

No. 10: Wet 'n' Wild Rock Solid Nail Lacquer, $2.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.2

"The color in the bottle is very true to the color on your nails …"

No. 9: Avon Nailwear Nail Enamel, $3.49

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.4

"This nail polish delivers and it's at a reasonable price …"

No. 8: Maybelline New York Express Finish 60 Second Nail Color, $3.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.6

"I used to hate painting my nails because I could never sit still long enough …"

Want to see what other products made the list? Click here!