| Hair Boutique's Hair Link of The Week - 9/22/98 |
| Karen Marie Shelton |
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Introduction
I have to confess that I had a terrible time writing about the
Beauty Buzz
site.
Why? I could not stop myself from reading every single article, tip or post in every
single section of this fabulous site. I would get so totally hooked on reading each and
every morsel of cool stuff on every single page, that I would lose all track of time.
Unfortunately, my addiction to reading and playing, took a toll on my writing.
Hanging out at the Beauty Buzz site reminds me of the old days in high school when all
my best girlfriends and I would hang out together in the girl's john at lunchtime and try
out the latest lipsticks and eye shadows.
Once we had the colors worked out we would take turns working on each other's hair. I
lived for those beauty makeovers at lunch every day.
Hair Link of The Week
So why is the Beauty Buzz the Hair Boutique Hair Link of the
Week? The Buzz, as it is fondly called, is a site that has great makeup, beauty and hair
information. The site is unique because it has a permanent panel of beauty buzzers that
write articles, tips and reviews. The Buzz panel members include Maria, Phyllis, Melissa,
Karen, Stevie, Sondra, Kristin (a fellow Texan) and special correspondents Amy and Mari.
You can spot most of them posting on the messageboard on a daily basis. After you read
their posts you get to know more about them where you feel almost like "part of the
family". Their individual Biographies include their ages, where they live, what
they look like, skin type and anything else you could possibly want to know about them. I
do wish they would include photos though. It is always nice to put a face with a name and
a posting.
Discovering The Buzz
Originally I found out about "The Buzz" while browsing through the WW Beauty
Store site. The first time I actually visited I was very impressed with all the great
sections. I was specifically drawn to the What's Buzzing
Message Board. Although the board tends to be heavier on cosmetic talk, there
are also some wonderful nuggets of hair talk sprinkled through out the board. I have
personally received some great recommendations on leave-in conditioners and unusual hair
care products.
I always promise myself when I pop into the Buzz Board that I will only read a few
messages. I have to admit that I almost always read every hair post and several of the
other posts on beauty and cosmetics. I am a big sucker for the board because the Buzz
panelists are active posters and I love to see what they have to say.
I also have to give credit to a Hair Boutique regular, Jen Bahney for pointing me to
the Buzz. Jen and I have emailed about Beauty Buzz and she specifically suggested that I
review Beauty Buzz as the Hair Boutique site of the week. (Thanks Jen). Special thanks
also to the Buzz's Maria for her help and assistance to Hair Boutique during a difficult
time.
Beauty Buzz Sections
The Beauty Buzz has fifteen different great sections including The Giveaway,
Resources/Info/Links, Tips of The Month, the Beauty
Buzz Swap , Fitness Forum, Look-a-likes, Shopping and The Makeup Artist.
There is also a Contributions...You Said It... and Reviews.
Resources
Info / Links
I got lost in the Info / Links section for hours. The Buzz resources includes a
great list of wonderful beauty, hair and fashion links. The links include the following:
WorldWide Shopping Directory, Color Descriptions, Home-made Beauty, Make-up Tips, Rep
Info, Fitness Links, Fashion Links, Cosmetic Company Links, Fragrance Links, Hair Care
Links, Skin Care Links, Bath & Body Links, Great Sites, Places to Shop On-line,
Magazines, Message Boards, Catalogue Numbers, Gwp/Events and Awards.
Look-a-Likes
The Look-a-Likes section of The Buzz is an online directory of
cosmetic and hair care knockoffs! This section helps if you hate spending lots of money on
your favorite cosmetics or hair care. In this section you can find a listing of cheaper
equivalents. Look-a-Likes include the following categories:
Lipstick, Lipliner, Lipgloss, Eyes, Nails, Skin, Foundation, Powder, Blush, Hair,
Shower, Perfume Smell Alikes, Other Lookalikes. The Hair Look-A-Likes include
Aveda, Biolage, Nexxus, Pantene, Paul Mitchell and Protein Treatments.
The Catwalk
The Catwalk section covers fashion. It has lots of great options.
These include Main Catwalk, Fashion Links, Fashion Flubs, Fashion Flubs 2, Fashion Flubs
3, Fashion Flubs 4, Fashion Flubs 5, Gray Matters for Fall, Summer Fashion, Swimsuits,
Spring Accessories, Spring Styles and How to wear sheer clothes. You can spend a lot of
time just reading the advice contained in this section.
Tips Of The Month
The Tips Of The Month section is very informative. There is no
hair care, but great beauty tips such as eyebrow shaping, dealing with bikini line, tattoo
info and great makeup tips for eyes and lips, to name just a few of the tips. Each tip is
well written and provides lots of details. Don't expect to find just a one liner in this
section of The Buzz. Or anywhere else on the site.
Reviews
The Reviews
section is a goldmine of product reviews. There are currently over 100 product reviews.
WHEW...I get tired just thinking about all that work. The reviews are all wonderful. Each
one of the Beauty Buzz Panel members have reviewed several different beauty products.
There are lots of great hair care reviews neatly tucked into the list. I have taken the
time to list all the different hair care product reviews by the different panel members.
This will give you an instant URL to click to the products you are interested in reading
about. I personally loved all the KMS and OUIDAD reviews since I personally have tried
those product lines. I must say that I agreed with a lot of the reviews.
Stevie Reviews
Stevie's review of the Ouidad
Hair Care line includes: Ouidad's Deep Treatment, Styling Mist, Clear
Shampoo, Balancing Rinse, Botanical Boost, Tress F/X, Clear Control and Shine Hair Glaze.
Stevie also did a great review on Clairol Daily Defense Shampoo & Conditioner.
Stevie's review of the KMS
Hair Care line includes: NEFA Shampoo, REplace Hair Reconstructor,KMS Styling
and Setting Gel Maximum Hold Gel For Finishing and KMS Activator Curl Enhancer.
Phyllis Reviews
Phyllis' reviews include: KMS Nefa
Shampoo and RePlace Reconstructor, Amino-Magnesium-Panthenol Volume Shampoo
and Volume Reconstructor, KMS
Puratives Shampoo and Reconstructor Conditioner and KMS
Strategy Reconstructor. Phyllis also reviewed Vidal
Sassoon (Japan)"New" Perfect Style Professional Care Shampoo and Conditioner.
Melissa Reviews
Melissa's reviews include: Loreal
Color Vive Shampoo, Conditioner and Deep Conditioner. She also reviewed Clairol
Daily Defense Shampoo and Conditioner Defense 4 for dry/damaged hair.
Maria Reviews
Maria's reviews include: John
Frieda Frizz Ease Corrective Shampoo and Shiner, Frizz Ease Glistening Creme Conditioner
and John Frieda Frizz Ease Serum. She also does a great review of Kiehl's
Creme with Silk Groom. I agreed completely with her review of ARTec
Texture Creme ARTec Kiwi Color Enhancing Shampoo and Conditioner.
Maria provides an informative review of Sebastian
Laminates Conditioner and Laminates Hair Gel.
Karen Reviews
Karen's reviews include: Phytotherathrie
Phytovolume Volumizer Shampoo with Yarrow Extract, Redken
Climatress Shampoo for Normal/Dry Hair and Climatress Conditioner for Dry Hair,
Kiehl Leave-In Conditioner with Panthenol and Coconut Oil and
Origins Clear Head Mint Shampoo (250 ml) and Knot Free Finishing Rinse
(250 ml).
Kristin Reviews
Kristin's reviews include: Terax
Hair Care, Miele Shampoo, Latte Shampoo and Crema Conditioner.
Summary
The Beauty Buzz site is a virtual cornucopia of beauty advice with lots of great hair
care information sprinkled liberally throughout. The Beauty Buzz Panel is composed of a
group of very knowledgeable women who share a piece of their life experiences so you have
a good reference point for their tips, advice and reviews.
Pop into the Beauty Buzz site and be prepared for a great beauty/haircare Net
experience. Tell em Hair Boutique sent ya.
Happy Buzzing!
Karen |