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Cramer Sports Motion Tape - Case

Cramer Sports Motion Tape - BlackI was looking for a tape that could stay in place for up to 5 days( through showering ect.) , after trying a tape called KT tape at Big 5 outlet that was throwing money away. So I searched online before an upcoming 2 day class on kinesio taping so I could get a jump start. After taking the class I can now rate the the Cramer F Sports Motion tape as as effective as any I have found to date.

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Dynarex Ammonia Inhalants, 0.33cc ampules - Box of 10

Dynarex Ammonia Inhalants, 0.33cc ampules - Box of 10You'll have no choice after cracking one of these puppies and waving it under your noise. This is the brand that the nicer hospitals I've worked for used to use. The one's in the green pack were the ones used at the...less nice hospitals. I didn't notice a difference between the two as they both knocked everybody back when we cracked them for a fainting patient. Now what do I use them for? For waking up when I need to get a project done and need just a little more time to do it in. Drinking coffee at this time ends up keeping me up later than I need to and then messes up my sleep schedule. It has the nice benefit of waking up everyone else in the vicinity, which is why I ask if anybody objects to it before I do. I did some research on the effects of the inhalants and couldn't find any side effects of using them in this proportion, other than irritation of the mucous lining in the nasal cavity for some. This doesn't happen for me, but I have seen about half the patients squeeze their nose a couple times after around 10 minutes of being woken up (other than the initial squeezing of the nose after initial use). Am I suggesting that you use them for this reason? Absolutely not. Especially not without talking to a physician and then getting a second opinion from a second doctor. This information is for entertainment purposes only and should not be tried by anyone, anywhere, on any planet.

hard to find product in our local stores-really helpful when you are feeling faint or passing out-easy to use in an emergency

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Gem Blue Star Gem Blue Star Super Single Edge Blades

GEM Gem Single Edge Blades 10'sThese are the same blades as the Treet brand. They both says 009RD on the blades and are made by the same company, American Safety Razor (ASR) Company. I bought these at Fred Meyer. I can get 3-4 good shaves with them. After that you can definitely feel the blade start tugging and then it's time to insert a new blade. Single-edge blades definitely work best when they are fresh. They degrade rather quickly compared to double-edge blades.

I use these in the following GEM razors I own: Micromatic Open Comb, Micromatic Clog Pruf, Featherweight, G-bar/Heavy Flat Top (I have two versions!), 1912 Damaskeene and a Push Button. The Featherweight really isn't worth buying, it's only 30 grams and it's hard to get a good smooth shave with one (at least if you have a heavy beard).

These razor blades are much sharper than other brands. The recycle compartment is good for disposing used blades.

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Eye Care Pack, 1 Set/Box

Eye Care Pack, 1 Set/BoxThis product is not what is in the picture or what had been in my previous one. They have now changed from one bottle to two plastic bottles which I really think is a great improvement. They still have two eye pads but unfortunately they no longer provide tape so you'll need to add some tape if you need to patch an eye.

I like the two bottle system but can't imagine what they were thinking leaving no way to adhere the eye patch. I still have a roll of tape that will work fine but just be aware of the changes some may like it some may not.

I find it incomplete so I don't recommend it for anyone who doesn't have tape of the funds to buy it. I think it would be nice if they added an adherent eye patch or one with straps. Heck I'd even pay a bit more for that. Hope that helps.

TWEEZER WITH MAGNIFIER

TWEEZER WITH MAGNIFIERthe tweezers did not even come together at the end. they were very cheaply made for the price i paid for them. the magnifier glass did not seem like an 6x power. I 've had several, but these were very poorly made.

It does the job. The tweezer is a bit flimsy but what do you expect for a few dollars. The magnifier works fine.

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This is a decent product but the magnifying glass is at a fixed location and distance to the end of the tweezers. For me being over 40 and needing glasses to read, the tweezers are not in focus and there is no way to change that.

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Years ago I bought some tweezers locally that look almost exactly like these. They are the best tweezers I have ever owned. These are close but instead of the stiff brushed metal of my old tweezers, these have much cheaper, bendable metal. The magnifying glass is very good on these, though, and it focuses right on the tip. Though the metal is cheap and I actually had to bend it a bit to get the tips lined up, for the price these are decent tweezers. The magnifier is so nice, it's fun to put the tips up to something just to see it close up.

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Professional - 7.5"- Lister Bandage Scissors - Stainless Steel - Pink & Purple Diamond - Profession

Professional - 7.5'- Lister Bandage Scissors - Stainless Steel - Pink & Purple Diamond - Professionally Fashionable - MT120Though these are heavy, they won't weight down your scrub pockets as much as you might think. They are well-made, though, and do their job splendidly. I was happy to find some quality bandage scissors (e.g. not plastic) that are attractive and easy to find. How many times in the hospital are you loaning out equipment that looks just like everyone else's? These scissors and their striking design help ensure you get your tools back.

3M Tegaderm HP Transparent Dressing with Label

3M Tegaderm HP Transparent Film Dressing - 2-3/8' x 2-3/4' - - Box of 1003M Tegaderm HP Transparent Film Dressing 2-3/8" x 2-3/4" Box of 100 is the perfect size and we can just purchase them and they are perfect replacements

I use the HP Dressings to cover thin film medication patches. They adhere very tightly to the skin, keep the patches in place, and completely waterproof them for showers, swimming, etc. I also cut these HP dressings into quarters for smaller applications and find they are just as effective. And when I say they adhere tightly, that means when you pull them off, it really stings so be prepared for that. Stripping them off after a hot shower is somewhat easier.

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Disposable General PurposeLatex Gloves, Size Medium, 100 Gloves/Box (GAX355M)

Disposable General PurposeLatex Gloves, Size Medium, 100 Gloves/BoxToo thin and wore out very quickly. I used them for

work around the house, trash pickup, painting, etc.

I sometimes buy disposable gloves at the grocery store and they are

superior to these.

I got a rash the first five times I used them, turned into just a little dry skin on the back of my hands, but this made potty training a puppy much more bearable!!! Next time I'll get something more hypoallergenic!

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Vinyl Examination Powder Free Gloves (Medical), (CE, FDA) (Maximum Protection and Great Sensitivity)

Vinyl Examination Powder Free Gloves, Clear,Box of 100I used to work with gloves. Most of them are not beneficial and have apparently less in quality! They are expensive too. Comparatively, this CLK product is great quality product at their cheap price. I am really impressed! Highly recommended!

I was searching for good quality gloves at a reasonable price. I used many different gloves and I had to spend a lot because they weren't durable. Then one day I ordered this from CLK. These are perfect for my hands as well as economic. I highly recommend buying them!

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A friend told me about CLK's dental masks and gloves. I had been using 3M ESPE products for years but I didn't like the way they handled my recent enquiries about delivery. So I decided to have a cool off period with my usual supplier and try CLK instead. Their price was much lower so I expected that it would show in quality. I have to say that this has not been the case! And they are very efficient and I have all my questions answered quickly. I am not going back to 3M anymore and will stay with CLK.

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These gloves fit most adult hands and are a good price. We go through gloves quickly working with children, and these gloves are a good value.

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It is maybe not the vendor's fault that these were not what I thought. They are flimsy, but haven't torn. Will order something different for use in home healthcare.

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Nature's Bounty Acai 1000mg 60 Softgels

Nature's Bounty Acai 1000mg 60 SoftgelsHave used this product for over a year. Being a cancer survivor it has helped me get my energy back and blood up to snuff. Everyone should take this.

Acai is a great antioxidant and I take it in conjunction with astaxanthin which is another. This particular acai comes in 1000mg which is a heavy dose and its whatyou really need.

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I don't know if it really works or not, have no way of knowing but I am always healthy and when I do feel a 'bug' coming on, it never lasts very long.

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Thermometer Strip, Re-usable, 1 unit

Thermometer Strip, Re-usable, 1 unitthis beats the old-fashioned butt thermometers! Especially if you can get the patient to hold still for a few seconds. It is easy and comfortable to use. I love that it is reusable. Would recommend it!

It is great for its use and I recommend it for detecting a fever if that's what you want. No electricity required

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Anti Snoring and Sleep Apnea Aid. Nasivent 100% Grade Medical Soft Silicone Nose Dilator. Increase

Anti Snoring and Sleep Apnea Aid. Nasivent 100% Grade Medical Soft Silicone Nose Dilator. Increase Oxygen and Lowers High Blood Pressure.I have been using this nasivent tube for several weeks now and have enjoyed good results from it. Too little airflow through my right nostril is a key problem for me, so I surmise this product would be quite helpful for people with deviated septums. The Nasivent tube has fallen out of my nose a couple times while asleep, but this is not due to poor product quality, but rather my abnormal nasal anatomy that makes fitting the tube into my right nostril a bit tricky (I have implanted alloderm tissue on my right lateral wall that compensates for a removed inferior turbinate, and the tube bumps into that). If my nose was normal, it would probably fit snug, as it does in my left nostril. The silicone material is quite comfortable and, as soon as I place it in my nose, I can sense the air I am inhaling significantly better. It's like air whips right into my nose.

I use this product in combination with an oral appliance and, together, both have effectively solved my sleep apnea. As a result, my sleep quality is excellent now, for the first time in years. No more guessing on whether I will wake up feeling restful or tired. Rather, I always wake up rested whenever using this combination, and I in fact have found that I sleep better with this than with the CPAP, the latter of which can be noisy and takes much more maintenance. No more CPAP for me!

I highly recommend the nasivent tube.

Nasivent Product review:

I am a side-sleeper. I have allergies and tend to get sinus infections. I was having trouble breathing through my nose at night. I've felt tired in the morning for years and would sometimes wake up during the night feeling like I couldn't breathe through my nose.

I did wake up a couple times during the first two nights because it was strange to have something in the nose, but after two nights I no longer noticed it.

After the first night, I couldn't believe how rested I felt in the morning. Nasivent definitely helps open the airways more than when I don't have it in. Apparently I hadn't been getting enough air during the night due to blocked nasal passages and sleep apnea. When I started using this product, I felt more rested in the morning than I had in years.

Snoring reduction was only a side issue for me as my main concern was trouble breathing at night, but this product quieted down my snoring. My wife says my snoring was reduced in frequency and volume, although not completely gone. This product may be most helpful to reduce snoring for people who snore due to blocked or narrow nasal passages or congestion from allergies or sinus infection.

My Ear, Nose, Throat doctor said these are similar to what he calls 'nose cones' which he said perform a similar function. I know this particular product works well for me.

My Allergist also had me try Breathe Right external nasal strips, but after a couple weeks they caused a lot of irritation on the outside of my nose. For me the Nasivent worked as well or better than the Breathe Right strips and the cost of nasal strips adds up quickly since they are not re-usable.

Helpful hint push the tubes in your nose to a comfortable depth. If there is still tube sticking out of your nose, you can trim off that amount from that section of tube. This way the tube is flush with the outside of your nose, which makes wearing it MUCH more comfortable and makes it less likely you'll knock it out during sleep. I've found I can use 2 of the 4 sizes that came in the package, but I do need to trim them at different lengths as the wider size does not go in comfortably to the same depth.

If you have sinus congestion problems that are keeping you from sleeping at night, here are two other things that really helped me:

1) I use NeilMed sinus wash with their 8oz squeeze bottle twice per day to minimize congestion and to flush all of the yucky stuff out NeilMed Sinus Rinse.

2) I find the sinus wash even MORE effective if I add 1 to 2 tablespoons (1/2 to 1 oz) of Alkalol to the 8oz NeilMed Sinus Rinse solution. Alkalol will clear your sinuses like nobody's business and has REALLY improved my sleep! If you look at the Amazon product reviews for Alkolol, you will see it has VERY POSITIVE reviews. If you like the Alkalol sinus wash, an inexpensive way to buy it is using Amazon's "subscription" service which delivers it once per month with no shipping fee.

IMPORTANT Nasivent mainly addresses the shape of your nasal passages and keeps your nasal passages open. If you are having trouble breathing at night, please consider talking to your doctor about getting a sleep study. It may be obstructive sleep apnea which may require a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine (CPAP) instead of, or in addition to, Nasivent. Fixing your nose with Nasivent, Snorepin, BreatheRight strips or even sinus surgery (I tried them all) may only address a symptom, not the root cause. I used Nasivent successfully for many months, then had sinus surgery, but eventually found I had a larger root cause which was severe obstructive sleep apnea and I needed to go on a CPAP machine. If you can't breathe at night, talk to an Ear Nose Throat, Pulmonary or Sleep Medicine specialist. Not breathing at night is just dying in slow motion, it's really not good for your body and can lead to many heart and other issues.

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I was a little skeptical about any product that can cure snoring, but not anymore--this product works! My wife and I had gotten used to waking up in separate beds as I would leave when awakened by her snoring. It's comfortable, high quality and fits well. In fact, we both use them. With 4 sizes in a package, one fits me and the smaller one works for my wife. Now we're both happy and sleeping well--together.

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I'm a regular amazon user, but this is my first review. I haven't felt strongly enough about anything I've purchased to summon the effort to write a review until now!

It's important to understand what you're paying for here: its a piece of medical grade silicon hose cut ~2.5 inches in length with a slit in the middle to divide each end for each of your nostrils. I'm not oversimplifying here; its really just a piece of hose. For $25, I would have expected a custom molded product contoured to fit my nose. I cant imagine the raw materials and processing for this product would cost more than $1 to produce. The packaging probably costs more. Because the ends of the hose are in fact cut, and not molded, there are sharp unbroken edges which you're shoving up your nose. It's painful, it made me sneeze uncontrollably, and it wouldnt stay in my nose. My nose is so irritated and swollen from trying to insert these up my nose that I can barely breath at all.

If you're still curious about this product, you could save yourself $25 and pick up something similar at your local hardware store.

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I have been the perpetrator of nasal snoring (as opposed to throat snoring) for many years. (sorry, dear wife!) I have tried a great number of interventions some of which do not apply because it is dependent on my sleeping position, some of which did not work for a variety of reasons.

The most common devices to keep the nasal passages open are the strips that adhere to the outside of the nose: great if they have enough force to do their job and enough adhesive to keep them there. Not so great with that sticky remnant every morning unless they have already peeled off overnight.

Some in-the-nose devices have worked better to keep the nasal passages open, but they were far from comfortable. Anything with sufficient clamp to hang onto your septum overnight is going to be annoying.

So, when I saw Nasivent I thought I would give it a try. Made from surgical grade silicone tubing, the four sizes provided will surely include one that fits your nose. I found that two worked well with me. The beauty of this system is that the tubing cannot collapse and within moments of insertion is almost impossible to notice. (I have, on occasion, gone to scratch my nose after I have inserted the tubing and am reading before sleep and startled myself to feel the Nasivent there had forgotten it was in already.)

The results? Much better, uninterrupted sleep! Welcome back in with my sweetie. More energy during the day.

And it is so simple and almost invisible to the casual observer had an overnight in coach on the AutoTrain recently and no one seemed to notice I had my Nasivent in but I do know that I got 8 hours of great sleep and when asked no one around me had heard any snoring.

If you have exhausted all the other "remedies" and are still exhausted after a night's sleep interrupted by too many snorts, try the Nasivent.

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Safe-Touch Latex Exam Glove Powder Free - Large 10 boxes of 100/Case

Safe-Touch Latex Exam Glove Powder Free - Large 10 boxes of 100/CaseSafe-Touch Latex Exam Glove Powder Free Large 10 boxes of 100/Case are great gloves for medical use or just house hold chores to preparing foods. They keep your hands clean and can just be thrown in the trash when your done.

A + + + + seller fast shippment will buy from again.

EYE PATCH FLAT CLOTH BLACK 1 EACH

EYE PATCH FLAT CLOTH BLACK 1 EACHI have Bells palsy and needed an eye patch to protect my right eye...I would have been better off buying one from the Halloween store. This thing is basically a piece of cardboard attached to a rubber band. It rubs on your eye so unless you literally have no eye in your socket, this would not work for you. I do not recommend.

It's hard to find a truly flat eye patch that fits well under an eyeglass lens. This one does. Very comfortable, and the elastic band lasts for many months before breaking. If you need an eye patch that fits under your glasses, this is it.

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This is a decent product, if not for the price, I'd rate it 4 stars. Personally, I think the cost for the material used (plus the shipping) was a little much. I suppose I might be spoiled at all of the cheap goods we get made by (underpaid, almost slave) foreign labor.

The band is VERY thin and is not as well-made as the bands found on the concave patches.

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Organix Hair - Brazilian Keratin Therapy Treatment Products

Organix Ever Straight Brazilian Keratin Therapy 30 Day Smoothing Treatment, 3.3 OunceTried this, very mixed feelings and will review in two parts to fully explain. Gave it three stars because it DOES work as advertised, but not without risks. For results only, skip to part II. If you are new to Brazilian Keratin Treatments and the risks involved, PLEASE read part I.

Part I:

I have been getting Brazilian Keratin Treatments (BKTs) in the salon for several yrs. and have done extensive research on them. FYI, BKT is an umbrella term, like relaxer. There are many brands/makers of BKT (e.g. Brazilian Blowout, Copolla, Global Keratin, La Brasiliana, Marcia Teixiera). The active ingredient in ALL of them is either formaldehyde or a chemical "cousin" of it. The brands with the "cousin" compound (like this product) call their product formaldehyde-free. Free of irritation or risk? No.

**What you must know is that these "cousin" compounds work because they react with the hair in the SAME manner as formaldehyde, thereby subjecting users to a level of risk.**

The active ingredient in this product is Oxoacetamide. I suggest you google it. According to the Material Data Safety Sheet (MSDS) on this compound, potential health effects include:

Eye: Causes eye irritation.

Skin: Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.

Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.

Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.

Chronic: No information found.

Another chemical near the bottom of the ingredient list is methylisothiazolinone, a preservative, and very potent allergen. Suggest you google it too.

The bottom line: Don't let the name Organix fool you, this is not an "all natural" treatment by any means. Proceed with caution.

Part II: Application/results

The application process is very tedious, much like at the salon, but YOU get the joy of applying it. (On the upside, you save big money applying it yourself.)

The directions are in teeny tiny print on the label. Summary: apply in sections to damp hair, let sit for 30 minutes, blow dry with solution in hair, set flat iron to 450 degrees, iron hair in sections going over each section about 7 passes. Leave in hair 48 hours. Do not tuck behind ears, use ponytail holder or do anything that might leave a kink or dent in hair. Do not get hair wet.

I used my Sedu iron to apply because the temp is adjustable. The high temps are key to set the product, so you can't scrimp on this. The goop of the product will protect your hair from the high temps. If you have any flyaways, the hot iron will make them stand on end. It's really annoying, but unavoidable. Happens at salon too. You're not really supposed to put gel or anything on them to keep them down during the waiting period, but I do. This time, I used a dab of Kerastase Elixir Ultime. It didn't affect the results.

About my hair: past my shoulders, naturally very curly but not particularly thick, Caucasian, naturally dark brown, but highlighted ash blonde (well it WAS, until this treatment turned my hair disgustingly brassy -will explain in more detail below). For me, the whole process took about two hours.

Application PROS:

--None. It's a pain.

Application CONS:

--You must wear gloves. My box was missing gloves. I emailed the company to ask if I should be concerned and they responded it was probably an oversight on the part of quality control. Lovely.

--Instructions do not say how much solution to apply. I didn't use the whole bottle, but I probably could have used less. When I was done with the application, my hair was very greasy and heavy, more than BKTs done in the salon. I was careful to coat every section, guess that was wrong? Still not sure.

--Solution STINKS. All BKTs stink, but the stench of this one is horrendous.

--Emits noxious fumes/smoke when blow drying and flat ironing. Instructions say to use in well-ventilated area. Heed them and open a window. I gagged and coughed from the fumes that emerged after the first pass of the flat iron. Safe ingredients don't make you gag. But I knew the risks.

--Solution irritated my scalp. For me, it was the same irritation as bleach, not enough to totally freak me out (but I was a little freaked out). My scalp is still itching a bit too as I type this.

Post-application notes:

--Made blonde EXTREMELY BRASSY. I knew this was a risk, because some salon BKT formulas discolor blonde hair -namely Coppola. When I wrote to the company about the gloves, I also asked if it would discolor the hair and the rep said no, that she had blonde hair and hers was fine after using. She suggested doing a strand test, and waiting at least two weeks after I colored my hair to apply. I did both. But what I saw on the strand wasn't really a great representation of what I would see on my whole head.

--I ONLY LEFT ON FOR 24 HOURS. The reason I rinsed it out is because of these red flags: the horrible discoloration of my hair, the unbearable stench, the visible lifelessness and greasiness of my hair, which far exceeded that of any salon BKT I had ever had.

Results:

--My hair is VERY straight and soft. So the product does do what it says it does. Ends look a little more frazzled than pre-treatment. The straightness is comparable to the salon BKTs I have had with the highest concentrations of formaldehyde, which confirms FOR ME that this product contains high concentrations of the cousin compound (note: This is pure speculation based on my experience, take it however you want it. I am not a scientist). The reason I am not thrilled about the result is that I FEAR what would have happened if I left this in 48 hours. It's about as straight as any BKT has gotten it -and pretty flat.

--My blonde hair is now yellow and brassy --have to have hairdresser fix it with a toner this week. I used large amounts of toning shampoo and conditioner on my hair after the treatment, with little improvement. I DO NOT recommend this product if you have blonde hair.

--STINKS -the previous reviewer who gave the product one star is spot on. This stuff stinks. In fact, it smells worse when you rinse it out. The only good thing about the mass amounts of toning shampoo and conditioner I used is that it helped get rid of most of the smell. But it still lingers.

OVERALL: USE with EXTREME caution. Follow directions. And when in doubt, RINSE IT OUT.

If your hair is dark or ethnic, this product is probably better-suited to you. That said, if your goal is to defrizz and soften the curl or achieve waves -not straighten -you may not want to leave it in 48 hours. You can always apply more -for $15, it's not really a big deal IMO. If your hair is blonde, have toner ready. If you feel it's worth it to save $200-$350 (what BKTs generally cost at the salon) and maybe have to pay for a toner after it's done, then go ahead. I certainly felt it was worth a try.

Will I use it again? Not sure. Based on the initial results, I feel the straightening aspect of this product is comparable to salon BKT brands. The smell of this product and effect on color-treated hair, however, are definitely inferior.

I will update in the coming weeks re: staying power.

I apologize for the length of this, but I really felt it was my obligation to share my experience and research. Again, I'm not an expert. I really hope this helps you decide whether or not to try this -and good luck either way.

*Update -it's been about three weeks since I tried the treatment and my hair is still very straight and frizz-free. To date, I'd say the "straightness" has worn off only about 15% since my first wash and blow dry with the treatment -and that's even AFTER I've had it toned professionally the week after and re-highlighted and toned two weeks after. The straightening results have definitely been comparable to salon treatments.*

I have never in my life written a review for a product, so that tells you something right there. I'm biracial, black and white, with hair more like my mother's who is white, but my hair is drier and a lot more curly. I had it dyed to a dark brown with highlights, but I dyed it back to black. This stuff WILL lighten your hair, so be careful. My hair is now a really dark brown with thin streaks (it looks great and it only cost me fifteen bucks)of a tannish-brown that turns red in the sun.

I picked this product up about a week ago a my local drugstore. I was apprehensive about buying it because I was worried that it would destroy my hair. Before I bought it, I ran home to read reviews on this product to make sure I wasn't in for a lot of heartache and lost money. The reviews were seemingly all right so I ran back to the store and purchased this product.

I got home, pre-washed my hair with the packet of cleanser that comes with it. I let my hair air dry then I applied the solution. In the directions it states, "Do not oversaturate hair." Well, the problem with this idea is that they tell you absolutely nothing about how MUCH to apply. I was still kind of worried so I applied just enough to make my hair wet. I let it dry for 30 minutes and blow dried the rest (it says to do this in the instructions). Then, I flat ironed my hair in small sections.

My hair was really waxy, but it had a nice, shiny glow. I was still on the fence about how much I applied. I decided to wait two days and if I saw no change, I would reapply the rest I had in the bottle and do it over again. I washed it after two days. I felt my hair getting curly again as I washed it with the matching shampoo and conditioner, only the curls were not as tight. I decided right then to do it over again. My hair was still curly and this system said it can make your hair straighter by up to 95%, and I waned my results!

This past Tuesday, after "oversaturating" my hair while repeating this whole entire process again (it takes hours!), I washed my hair after another 48 hours. In the shower, while washing again with my matching shampoo, I noticed something my hair wasn't curly. What? I shook my hair around (it's only to my shoulders so it's kind of short), but it was too dark in my shower to see anything. I got out and went right over to the mirror. Finally, RESULTS I CAN LIVE WITH!

My hair is still wavy but it air dries to perfection. The best part of it all not one, ONE freaking SIGN of frizz popping up anywhere when it dried. I usually would have an afro if I DARED to let it dry without some moisturizer first! Even then my hair would be a disaster. I can't wait to go the beach (frizz central) and see if my hair poofs up when I walk on the boardwalk. It usually does, but with this I'll bet my life on it that I won't have trouble with frizz anymore. My hair shines like a mirror. I find myself touching it and wanting to look at it all the time. When it's straightened, oh my goodness, it's even more amazing. My friends have given me compliments and they NEVER, EVER (NEVER!) compliment me on my hair. Even my guy friend, along with my boyfriend noticed!

Try this. It's a rare gem and I will definitely be buying a LOT more of this product. However, despite how happy this has made me feel about my hair, It has only been DAYS since I applied this. I have no idea about how damaging this product might be or anything, so in this case, I will have to update my review. I am also going to start taking vitamins for my hair in the event that something happens. At least I'll already be on the road to recovery.

UPDATE 3/22/2011: The staying power of this formula isn't one of the best. I have had it in my hair a little bit over three weeks and it's just about gone. The only thing I have left is the shine. This doesn't really bother me because one bottle can be used twice. They give you plenty of formula to work with for a 30-day treatment. In fact, I've been meaning to apply this formula to my hair once again, but I was too worried about damage to go through with it.

This leads me to the "meat" of the review damage. When I first applied this product and flat-ironed my hair, I had a few flyaways, but nothing major. My hair was so straight that it almost felt kind of thin. This worried me because I wasn't used to having my hair THAT straight. I also thought I may have lost a lot of hair during this treatment. However, since I was patient enough to wait this long, my hair is becoming thicker and curlier like it used to be. I can now "see" my hair a little bit better without the product on. As far as damage goes, for me, it was very minimal. I actually haven't lost any hair. I could use a trim (maybe a 1/4"), but that's about it. All-in-all, I'm happy with this product. I'm sorry to see that it isn't working for everyone.

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**UPDATE: 2/3/2012**

So I still very much like this product~ I used it at least 5 times and got great results from it and still much better than relaxing--HOWEVER...the fumes/smoke when blow drying and flat ironing started to get by the 3rd time :(

Additionally, it did change my hair color--which I did not mind the first & second time I used it--it was summer, it looked nice! But, subsequent uses=color no likey :(

Started looking for other non-formaldehyde alternatives that would not have such a smoky haze when sealing the Keratin in--and ended up paying a lot more--used Zelo Hair ($45.00 from HSN) which was ok--but seemed to burn a bit when left on before blow dry--scratch that!

Then tried "Keratin Earth" ($59.99) which was a complete waste of money!! Didn't even last a day--soon as I did my morning workout the next day--my hair was poofy again. Addditionally, it was VERY hard to comb Keratin Earth through my hair--it was a serious struggle.

So I went back to this Organix again--at $14.99 it was still the best alternative for the money and it worked miles around the Zelo and Keratin Earth. But I accidentally ran across another treatment called "Renpure Brazillian Keratin" a couple of weeks back---it costs $5.99--WITHOUT the crazy fumes. Renpure is TRULY all natural and has no parabens/formaldehyde and smells WONDERFUL--didn't change my hair color (it is color safe) and no crazy fumes!-but it didn't last 14 days--still a good option though for temporary straightening - See my review for RENPURE BRAZILLIAN KERATIN

Meanwhile~ I am changing my rating for this Organix to a 4 star--simply because of the smoky drama when blow drying/flat-ironing--it still deserves 4 stars because it does work great!~but the fumes are troublesome--at least to me. If you can get past that and have a well ventilated room to blow dry and flat iron in--this may not be an issue for you...

Nevertheless, I am a true and firm believer in non-formaldehyde Keratin treatments though--Keratin has done wonders for my hair!--Ladies, please--no more relaxers! Use Keratin!!

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I have coarse, curly african american hair which was being relaxed (last one was over 4 months ago)--I was trying to transition out of this because of the damage that the chemicals in relaxers have put on my locks, but still wanted straight hair! Last year I started using WEN products (which I love~ my hair was much more manageable with WEN cleansing conditioners which are free of sulfates and more nourishing to your hair.) While I love how the WEN products softened my hair (movement, body more shine) it was making my hair grow --and then came the new growth! The Wen works wonders for putting moisture back in but will not tame or address the curl pattern of your hair if you want it to be straight~ I was *yearning* for something to tame this but did not want to put another relaxer in my hair! I heard about the Keratin treatments and was intrigued, but did not want to ever do it because of the formaldehyde~

I picked this Organix Brazilliam Keratin Treatment last week at Ulta~ "NO formaldehyde"--safe for all hair types~ and thought "what the heck"--Don't be discouraged by the fact that the ingredients don't list raw keratin--there are keratin protiens in this product (amino acids)

Instead of taking the good things OUT of your hair (relaxers) to straighten it, you are putting IN and sealing to the hair good things to change the curl pattern---ummmmmmmm--let me tell you people this stuff is CRAZY!! (good)!! My hair feels AMAZING and is sleek and straight~ has never been so straight--not even with a relaxer! My expectations were low~ but I have been so completely (and plesantly surprised) My hair feels like SILK!! My hair is 2" past my shoulders and I only used 1/2 the bottle (did not want to over do it because the instructions say "Do not saturate the hair") I've read some of the other reviews of people saying their hair felt "waxy" for the 2 day waiting period and it may be becuase too much of the treatment was put on the hair.

The 2 day waiting period *bites* but with these results, I would do it again in a heartbeat!

**TIP** Be in a well ventilated area when you blow dry and flat iron your hair~ sit by an open window with a fan going if possible--it doesn't "stink" in a foul way--but it does produce a "smoke" as the treatment is being sealed into your hair cuticles.~more so with the flat iron than the blow dryer.

I have a VERRRY sensitive nose --& the smell only bothered me when flat ironing it in... I used my WEN to wash it out after the 2 days instead of the Organix brand shampoo (it is sulfate free and I am a Wen fan so I used it) and the results are SPECTACULAR--I am so happy with the results, I cannot stop touching my hair! I am shocked at how well it worked! Even though I didn't use the Organix Shampoo/Conditioner, I did get the Organix Coconut Milk Split End mender and Coconut Milk Serum and now my hair smells *divine*!! (The only thing I dislike about WEN products is the smell--I can't use them as styling products because I can smell them all day~so it has been a pleasant switch to smell Coconut instead of mentholy cough syrup-LOL!

I can't say you will have the same results as me, but if you follow the directions (I think the key is to not over saturate the hair) you should have a positive result! LOVE!!

****UPDATE**** 4/24/11****** The "lasting power" for this product is pretty much just as advertised-The 1st treatment lasted me longer than the 30 days--it was about 45-ish--which is fine with me because I used to relax every 6-8 weeks. I have applied the other 1/2 of the bottle as a 2nd treatment and the results were just as good the 2nd time as the 1st. This stuff is *ahhh-maze** and reacts very well to my hair texture--I'm sorry to see that others are having not-so-good results--but this product (for me) is fantastic~it has not only made my hair stronger and silkier--but the "fried & dried" frizzy look that Southern Texas Humidity can give your hair has virtually gone away for me ~I could not be more happy with this product! The only down side to this product is the 2 day waiting period after applying it--(imho)-I am still using my Wen cleansing products with it and I honestly think that this is what helped the "staying power" of this product last me a few extra days.

I would not recommend it for color treated hair based on some other reviews~ I have highlights and it did make them lighter when the product is applied~but nothing dramatic or "shocking"--again, this was just on my hair...With any product there are bound to be varied results on different types of hair--as seen in the wide range of "love it/hate it" reviews for this product--but for me, it is a keeper & I will use again.

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I am an African American with natural (no relaxer, no color) hair. Just used this for the first time, and all I an say is WOW. My hair is beautifully straight, silky and shiny, with lots of body and bounce. Love it! The only minus is the shape of the bottle makes it somewhat awkward to use. But the product is absolutely fabulous!

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I am a African American woman. I have natural hair. No relaxers or other chemicals are in my hair. I have made of vow to have healthy hair this year. I started by buying the Wen conditioning cleansing shampoo, which I love. Its great for African American hair. Its not like other shampoos that dry out your hair. I have been look for a product that would actually smooth

my hair so I could wear it straight. Without breaking the bond of my hair. I could not believe how great this product work. I have never in my life had my hair this straight. And the shine and body was Fabo!!. I did a lot of research on this product before trying it. No claims of hair loss or anything damaging. Just some complaints about the odor. The only odor I experience was a coco smell. This product seems to make my hair look about 80% healthier. The directions are kind of vague. There are a couple of videos on youtube on how exactly to apply. You just want to make sure you enter organix hair treatment. I love that this product only last 30 days. I love my natural hair. And it was so happy to find a product that would not change the structure of my hair. I can not say enough great things about this product. If your trying to go from relaxers to your natural hair. But you want to keen that bone straight look with body and shine. Grab this product. Here are some better instructions on applying this product.

1. Wash hair with the shampoo that provided.

2. let hair air dry to about 80%. I dried my hair with a blow dryer on cool.

3. Apply the product. Apply the organix as if you were applying dye to your hair. I section

off my hair into 4 sections. Make sure to apply the product from the beginning of the hair

shaft to the end. The product will comb threw the hair easily,

4. let the product sit on the hair for 30 min. Then blow dry with high heat.

5. Your hair may be a little waxy after this. Do not worry. When you flat iron your hair all

the wax will disappear. Rinse off your brushes and combs with warm water to remove the wax

build up.

6. Flat iron your hair in small sections. Instructions say to use a flat iron at 450 degrees,

My Chi got up to 420 and that was fine. I used my pressing comb to get the edges. You want

to go over the hair 7 to 10 time.

7. Wait at least 48hrs before washing out the product. Make sure to apply the organix in a

well ventilated area.

*. style as usual and go.

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Tresemme Platinum Strength Shampoo, 25 Ounce

Tresemme Platinum Strength Shampoo, 25 OunceCustomer review from the Amazon Vine Program I've use this shampoo even though I prefer the Loreal Kiwi coloreflector shampoo and conditioner but I can't get that around here so I tried this and it did a very good job. Smells fresh and clean and right after you shampoo and now the air in the house is so dry from winter heat from the furnace and everything is full of static electricity, this helps get rid of that in my hair which is hard to do but using their conditioner after finishes off all the problems caused by the dry air. Also works well if you color your hair as I do every 6 weeks & I use a hot blow dryer. I'm 61 and using this keeps my hair feeling as soft and full as if I were still in my 20's. I like the conditioner as well, keeps your hair very full looking without weighing it down...

Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I've always been happy with any Tresemme product I have purchased this product matches the quality I have come to expect frin Tresenne.

It lathers quickly and rinses with ease. I have very fine hair and it does not weigh my hair down.

The scent is mild and does not linger overly long (a good thing)

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I've never been that crazy about Tresemme shampoos because I don't like the big bottles in the shower and the fragrance is kind of bleh but I've been using the Platinum strength shampoo and my hair does seem stronger and healthier. It doesn't give a sleek finish to my hair but it does have strength and bounce. It looks healthy and my hair styles well after using it.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Tres semme platinum strength shampoo did an adequate job of strengthening my hair after a week's use.It has a pleasing fragrance and is thick when you use it. The bottle is a bit heavy to use in the shower but it is pleasing to have a product that can be used for quite awhile. I have not used Tres Semme products previouly, but will add this shamppoo to my hair regimen.

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I have thick, coarse, wavy hair and this shampoo made my hair dry and frizzy. I also got dandruff after using this shampoo. Also feel like hair is hard to get wet the next time you try to shampoo. This shampoo is not moisturizing.

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Adventure Medical Kits Sol Duct Tape, 2 X 50 Inches Rolls

Adventure Medical Kits Sol Duct Tape, 2 X 50 Inches Rolls,When ounces count SOL helps solve the backpackers problem small and compact this will fit anyone pack... A simple choice

This pack of 3 was a great buy. I loved the ease of packing these small packs in our go-bags. So much better than a large roll that adds extra weight.

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These roles of Duct Tape are just the right size for taking on trips, camping, keeping in the car or for just keeping handy in the house. Now I still have my big role in the workshop for big jobs.

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Although a little expensive for a bit of duct tape, I've tried to unroll my own and make these kind of rolls for my backpack before but these are sure convenient.

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First Aid Mini Travel Medical Kit Bandage 1 Person Safety Kit Contractor Office

JMK 06581 20-Piece Compact Camping Travel First Aid KitI got this to keep in my bike bag in case I got a scrape or something on a ride.

Has everything is need to fix myself up if it wasn't major..

It doesn't come with much gauze though.

Though I'm still happy with it, it'll be fine for at least 1 use.

I purchased this with the intention of creating a mini first aid box.However, it turned out to be nothing but a little box with just some few scraps that can't even manage a simple injury. Don't waste your money on this scrap.

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The Kit arrived with everything as advertised. It can come in quite handy when travelling or as an emergency kit to keep in your car for minor injuries. One problem I had is the fact that the case does not shut tight because of the bulk of the bandage but besides the bulk it would not open so easily if dropped.

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Mueller Tennis / Golf Elbow Support

Mueller Tennis Elbow Support, Beige, One SizeI bought this at my local grocery store although the name is printed smaller on the edge of mine, but otherwise it looks just like this one. I've had "tennis elbow" since Christmas this year due to a day of scraping lots of ice off our cars and shoveling. When it didn't get better within a few weeks of resting, ice, and self-massaging it, I began googling for answers and decided this was my problem.

This product does exactly what I needed and I think it only cost about $7-8 at my grocery store. It adjusts easily with velcro and I prefer to wear it over a thin turtleneck sleeve for softness and to keep it clean although next to the skin it is comfortable also. Seems to reduce the pain I feel although at first I could only wear it for a few hours at a time and then it would ache so I'd take it off. Don't give up!! Keep working with it. I used ice sometimes to if I had overused my arm on a particular day and that helped also.

After a few days I realized it was feeling better the longer I left it on, and now I have been wearing it all day every day and I think it is getting much better. I can use my arm more comfortably when wearing it. I think the support is helping to keep me from re-injuring it during normal daily activities.

What I didn't realize was how WARM it would get underneath it and I think that is helping also. I try to position it so the double layer part of the strap is right over the most tender spot in the muscle and the extra warmth feels wonderful.

I will update again later if I have more information as my arm/elbow heals. I truly think my elbow was not improving any further until I started to use this. I love it!

This is a simpler version of tendon support than the others I've used; it's simply a velcro strap that adjusts around your arm with no pressure plate or insert for the problem area. I expected that it wouldn't help due to that, but it does help some. Easy enough to make, it reminds me of the first support band I made out of duct tape when I had to keep working. I also have a velcro strap with a luggage handle I adapted to do the same thing. Like this one, they are all far better than using an ACE bandage type wrap, which is wrong for this problem.

I don't recommend this as your only support strap, but it is easy to keep oriented (no orientation!) and may be the right one to use for some people, sometimes. I kept mine, but prefer others, like the Bandit and Serola. Cheap enough to keep around as a spare.

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This product worked exactly as expected. It eased pain due to tendonitis, was comfortable, and most importantly it was large enough to fit my arm.

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I have used and owned more than 20 pairs of elbow supports and sleeves. This one by far exceeds the quality and performance of every other brace available. I have used a lot of braces for Tennis Elbow on both arms.

It is sturdy and does it job well. I used it for gymming with very heavy weight for the chest and triceps and it does what is supposed to do. It prevents further inflammation and also gives a chance for the elbow to heal.

If you have Tennis or Golfers Elbow buy this.

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The product was recommended by an orthopedic surgeon and I found it through a friend who also uses it. It definitely alleviates pain while I'm wearing it, which is such a relief. I have not found it to be a permanent solution, but I do not think it is intended to be.

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