HIGHLIGHTS

A BIG thank you to everyone who filled out our survey! The Carousel team was curious to know what kind of shampoo you use the most, and we received over 30 responses. Check out our survey process and finally (drum roll, please!) the results!

To start, we created an online, one-question survey and distributed the link in a message to our Facebook group members (check it out here); we also published an entry on our website informing our site visitors of the survey and including a link to the survey. We asked one simple question: what kind of shampoo do you use most often?

Our survey results are broken down in this awesome visual format:

The breakdown of our survey results.

As you can see, we are using a LOT of shampoo! Out of the 31 responses, 4 respondents use Herbal Essences the most, and the same amount use Pantene. As for the rest of the brands, well, they were varied and numerous. They ranged from pricey to inexpensive and top-of-the-line to average. We also had 3 respondents say that they used whatever brand was on sale or the cheapest at the time, telling us that for some consumers, the brand name doesn’t matter. They’re shopping on a budget or looking to get the best deal they can and for them, product loyalty to a shampoo brand can’t top a good deal.

More than anything, we got a great glimpse into the diversity of our followers. For so many, loyalty to a particular brand is an important factor in choosing a hair product: and shampoo falls under such a category. Once a product simply works for the consumer, she or he keeps coming back, confident that shampoo will continue to yield the same results. And no matter the brand name, this important insight is a common thread with many shampoo consumers.

Do you have a great idea for another survey we can conduct? Any hair product questions or industry trends about which you’re dying to know more? Let us know!

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been on the hunt for that perfect hair care product.  You know the one?  Sure, you do.  It’s that perfect little addition to your routine that simply makes your hair more manageable, that makes your mornings flow a little more smoothly and gets rid of bad hair days forever.  It might come in a bottle or a tube or a jar; but whatever it is, it’s your hair’s little personal savior.  After trying numerous creams, gels and sprays, I finally found my own little gem in the form of an oil.  And not just any old oil: argan oil, a Moroccan product that is produced from the kernels of argan fruit.

So, What is Argan Oil Really?
I was interested in learning more about this unique product, so I did some research.  Argan fruit is a tree fruit that only grows in a few places in the world (like Morocco).  Thus, it’s extremely pricey and a rare find.  It has multiple uses: what originally started out as a cooking oil soon became used on skin and nails to improve the quality and liveliness of both.  Argan oil has even been said to have been used as a treatment for skin conditions like psoriasis.  Lately, its improvement of hair quality has been to the oil’s advantage, as argan oil has become quite popular with professionals in the hair industry.

But, Does It Work?
I started using argan oil a few weeks ago, and my attachment to it almost happened by accident.  I’ve said it before, but my hair is extremely thick and wavy; and without the help of conditioner, my hair tangles and has killed a few hairbrushes in the past.  I need some sort of aid in my attempt to get smooth, sleek hair.  I was out of conditioner and had argan oil in my possession.  So, I tried it.  I dapped a few drops of the oil into my hands and ran them through my hair.  My hair became less tangled and smoother almost immediately.  After blow-drying it and straightening it, my hair was shiny and frizz-free.  I was excited and kept using the oil; and to this day, my hair is smooth and sleek, shiny and easy to manage.

…And the Verdict Is…
From my experience over the past few weeks, argan oil works.  It’s done for my hair what no other products have been able to do.  My hair is shinier, brighter and frizz-free.  I have extremely sensitive skin, and I tend to break out whenever anything touches it,  so I wouldn’t use this product on my skin.  However, it’s really done wonders for my hair.  It may be a pricey product, but argan oil is absolutely worth the cost; so if you ever get your hands on any, I recommend trying it and seeing what it can do for your hair too!

For more information about, and links to buy the product, check out this site about argan oil.

Let’s be honest: finding a good, reliable hair straightener is as tough as finding the perfect pair of jeans.  You have to blow through some serious cash and a little bit of your sanity in the quest for the right one; and what’s most frustrating is that all of your friends seem to have found “the one.”  Unfortunately, it just doesn’t work for you.  So, you keep searching, hoping that one day, something marvelous will just fall into your lap.

Well, I’m finally the lucky one.  I’ve been through about 5 hair straighteners in the past 5 years, and while a few of them worked really well, they had the tendency to break, forcing me to replace them and spend yet another small fortune.  I stumbled across the Straight-Away Pro and immediately began testing it, first just using it for quick touch-ups and then putting it to the real test: would it be able to properly and completely straighten my thick, wavy hair while leaving it shiny and soft?  The verdict is in: the Straight-Away Pro meets all my high expectations and demands when it comes to a straightener!

I turned the Straight-Away Pro on while I was blow-drying my hair and put it on the highest heat setting (like I said,  thick and wavy hair calls for extra special attention and effort).  In the time it took me to completely dry my hair, the Straight-Away Pro heat up perfectly, and I could immediately start straightening my hair.  I’m always on the move and don’t have time to wait for a straightener to heat up: this product is completely time-efficient and fits my fast lifestyle.

In addition to the fast heat-up time, let’s talk about the fact that it’s the only cordless straightener on the market.  I was a little wary at first to try a cordless product because I was out of my element: I’ve used straighteners with cords for years, so this was definitely a new product and concept.  However, once fully charged and ready to go, the Straight-Away Pro is actually tremendously easier and more convenient than any product with a long attachment.  The cordless feature of the Straight-Away Pro allowed me to maneuver the straightener around my head and easily style it in quick, swift motions.  Being able to straighten and style at the same time also cuts out a lot of wasted time, so again, the Straight-Away Pro makes it easy to save time and effort!

Another great feature of the Straight-Away Pro is the heat resistance of the covering surrounding the ceramic plates.  I’ve used so many hair straighteners that actually get warm all over, so I would definitely notice when the straightener gets hot because the handle did too!  The Straight-Away Pro never got too hot in any place but the ceramic plates (where heat is needed).  Even when my hand or fingers were close to the plates, the covering of the straightener didn’t feel too hot for me to handle.  I didn’t even come close to burning myself, which was a relief because a majority of my small injuries have been hair straightener-induced.

In short, the Straight-Away Pro contains some amazing and convenient features that definitely make it worth every penny.  The fast heat-up time, the cordless and easily-maneuverable aspect and the great covering are incredible implementations that make the Straight-Away Pro an all-around winner.  I’ve definitely found a product that fits my hair, styling needs and on-the-go life; so why not give it a try?  You’ll be glad you did…and who knows, after you get lucky with the straightener, you might finally be able to find that perfect pair of jeans!