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Kid Tested, Mother Approved

Another appreciative mother has extolled the benefits of LIL PRODUCT, hair pomade for young people!

This time the good news comes from the blog "for those passionate about beauty and fitness" - BeFlossy. Contributor Stephanie writes about both her curly-haired daughter's and her own responses to LIL PRODUCT in her guest review.  Though a bit dubious at first, Stephanie was super pleased with the results, sharing that after using LIL PRODUCT her little girl's hair held its curls, was shinier, and was soft and completely 'crunch-free' - for days after the first application!  And when it was time for a hair brushing she got another pleasant surprise - no tangles!  There are 'before' and 'after' photos in Stephanie's review - but here's an 'after,' apparently taken following a full day at the beach:

With its 100% natural, organic ingredients, LIL PRODUCT really does nourish, style, shine and protect - and we thank Stephanie, her darling daughter and BeFlossy for giving it a whirl! 

Natural Wonders

Welcome to the weekend! 

Great news - PRODUCT and LIL PRODUCT recently received another glowing online review!  Ashley, on her blog Blessed Barnharts, wrote about her hair styling experiences with PRODUCT and described how her young son loves using LIL PRODUCT to groom his hair before going to preschool (though his mom actually does most of the styling - he's just happy with the results!).  Many thanks to Ashley for her interest in our all-natural, organic pomades, and for sharing their goodness with her audience.

Also wanted to spread the word that another beautiful documentary series is starting on PBS this Sunday night.  The premiere episode of a 12-hour documentary about the United States National Park system will begin an exploration of the stunning and majestic public places that the US has preserved as part of its national heritage.  It promises to be gorgeous and awe-inspiring - an enriching program that will highlight the natural wonders that exist in our part of the world.  Could be a soothing way to zen out before next work week begins ... 

Say Cheese!

School days are here again:  fresh notebooks and pencils, new schedules and teachers!  It's a tumultuous time of year, full of excitement and expectation - emotions are running high ... 

One thing that always looms large with the start of a new school year is PICTURE DAY.  This is an occasion on which LIL PRODUCT can come in handy.  A small amount of LIL PRODUCT can make a big difference in your child's class photo style.  LIL PRODUCT is wonderful at smoothing unruly strands, separating and beautifying curls, or adding texture to assist with braids.  And LIL PRODUCT is not just for girls - boys can use it too, to create direction or movement and achieve absolute adorability. 

So if you're looking for a styling aid that's simple to use, safe and natural, and designed especially with kids in mind - look no further.  You can trust that LIL PRODUCT is made only from organic ingredients that protect hair from damage and won't irritate your child's delicate scalp.  Get the school year off to a green start!

A Family Affair

We were delighted to hear from Karissa, the eco-passionate author of the blog Prissy Green, that she reviewed PRODUCT at the beginning of this month!

In her review, Karissa described how her significant other, Craig, has taken a liking to PRODUCT pomade for hair.  Specifically, she wrote that it was the "FIRST one that he actually tried, put away, then got back out of the drawer himself and has been using for several weeks."  Love it!

You see, PRODUCT was developed by a man who had been disappointed by every hair styling pomade, gel, wax, paste, etc. that he tried.  And to hear Karissa tell it, Craig had much the same experience - his gel lost its hold in wet weather, other pomades left a mess on his pillow ... Hopefully he's found his styling soul mate with PRODUCT, thanks to his green-blogging sweetie!

So all you men out there, take heart, your hair styling woes could be a thing of the past.  In addition to providing simple, effective styling, PRODUCT is completely free of chemicals and composed entirely of natural ingredients that nourish and moisturize hair, improving its condition and texture. 

And for the ladies, the Prissy Green review also describes how Karissa herself has been using PRODUCT, with lovely results.  She wrote that it works perfectly to smooth the "baby hairs" along her hairline, and emphasized how a little bit of PRODUCT goes a long way - so our 1.5 ounce jar gives a lot of bang for your buck (no pun intended!). 

Our thanks go out to Prissy Green and all its readers who entered the giveaway - Good Luck!

Liquid Assets

PRODUCT pomade for hair is a solid substance.  But sometimes - in, say, a heat wave such as the one we are now experiencing in Los Angeles - it transforms into another type of matter:  liquid.  Average daytime temperatures here this past week have been hovering around 90 degrees, and the jar of PRODUCT that I keep in my car was definitely feeling the heat.  So I wanted to issue this PRODUCT (and LIL PRODUCT) "Public Service Announcement" about the possibility of warm-weather melting. 

If your PRODUCT or LIL PRODUCT melts, don't panic!  As the instructions on the jar state, the pomades must be liquefied before application, usually by heating it up between your hands.  So any weather-induced melting is actually saving you a step in the process!  Though it can be dismaying to twist open your jar and find a fluid when you're expecting a solid, there is nothing to worry about, and the integrity and effectiveness of the pomade has not been compromised. 

You can proceed to use your PRODUCT or LIL PRODUCT in its liquid form and wait for it to coalesce as the high environmental temperature subsides (in which case we simply recommend that you make sure the lid is sealed tightly to prevent any spillage).  Another option is to pop your jar of liquiform pomade into the refrigerator.  It will pretty quickly solidify to its original, silky smooth, buttery texture - no harm done. 

We hope this allays any anxiety for users of PRODUCT and LIL PRODUCT who have experienced this phenomenon, and we will be happy to respond to any questions and address any concerns on the subject via the Contact Us page on the PRODUCT website.

Also, speaking of melting, July 19th is - clap your hands - National Ice Cream Day!  We're fortunate to have a variety of delicious ice creameries here in the Southland, and one of the best is going to be doling out celebratory free scoops this Sunday.  Just show up at Milk in LA and utter the phrase, "I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!" to receive a complimentary scoop of freshly made, cool and creamy decadence.  Just what the doctor ordered after this searing hot week!

Let Free-dom Ring

We hope everyone had a safe and festive Fourth of July celebration! 

Throughout the month of May, PRODUCT partnered with InStyle Magazine's online home, InStyle.com, to offer their readers a chance to win one of 100 FREE jars of PRODUCT all-natural pomade.  The response was terrific, and we are thankful to all who participated.  The lucky winners' jars were shipped out yesterday, and as promised, to show our appreciation to all who entered the contest we are e-mailing everyone a super-special promo code for a discount on any purchase made in the PRODUCT online store throughout the months of July and August.  We hope you'll give PRODUCT (and LIL PRODUCT) a try this summer!

Junebuggin

June is a dramatic time of year - schools let out & vacation begins, or there's a graduation ... and we can't forget prom!  Then there's summer camps, or family vacations and travel, etc.  I hope to make at least some of my summer days 'lazy.'  We'll see how that goes ...

June is a notable month, too, because our hair pomade for young people, LIL PRODUCT, received it's first online review, from mom & superdumb supervillain blogger Naomi Shapiro. 

Naomi, along with her daughter Roo and her son Jasper, gave PRODUCT and LIL PRODUCT a whirl in May and she shared the results of their experience with her audience earlier this week.  The best part of her post for me was definitely the photos - pretty sweet both of them! - but we also appreciated her positive feedback.  Happy kids, happy parents, happy hair - we like!

Speaking of happy, I wanted to share this article about the biological proof that happy is healthy ...

Bon weekend!

Fit for Beauty

Word is definitely getting out about PRODUCT - and we're happy to see awareness of our truly unique all-natural pomade growing!  Guests at two events here in So Cal next week will get to experience PRODUCT's organic hair styling goodness ...

An organization in San Diego, Pediatricians and Communities Collaborating Together (PACCT), selected PRODUCT & LIL PRODUCT to be included in gift bags for attendees at their annual luncheon on June 5.  PACCT is a valuable program that educates University of California San Diego and Naval Medical Center of San Diego medical students about pediatric care needs in the community.  Begun at UCSD medical school in 1984 as an elective course of study, the classes evolved into a requirement for all medical residents at both UCSD and NMCSD.  PACCT's Community Pediatrics Rotation works with over 40 local community programs to discover how circumstances influence the health and well-being of children.  To help budding pediatricians develop skills as advocates for children and families, med students are encouraged to select a culture, community, or agency with whom they develop a long-term relationship for the duration of their medical residency. 

PACCT's annual luncheon acknowledges the work of these community organizers and champions for children's health, and we are proud to be a part of that show of appreciation for their efforts.

Then, here in Los Angeles, PRODUCT was chosen to be part of a slightly more glitzy event - the June 3 grand opening of a Pineapple Fitness outpost.  Pineapple is an exercise experience - the yellow and grey platforms vibrate as you work out on them, to provide constant destabilization that forces deep core muscle work just to keep from tumbling off!  (The technical term for this is "bio-oscillation").  And anyone who marveled at Robert Downey Jr.'s physique in the movie Ironman will testify to its effectiveness - he trained on a Pineapple machine to achieve those results; and word is he's back at it, buffing up for the Ironman sequel.  Originated by international fitness instructor Nick Morris, the Pineapple Fitness Revolution has been gaining ground, and high-profile adherents, since 2002. 

Whether it's giving back or getting buff, PRODUCT is excited to be a part of these local celebrations of health and wellness. 

Word From the Mothers

Happy Friday, and Happy Mother's Day weekend.  Hopefully all of you who are mothers will receive gushing praise, messages of love, and thoughtful gifts ... and those who are not, may you find that perfect way to say 'Thank You' to your mother - it can be challenging.  What's even more challenging than selecting the ne plus ultra present for your mom, though,  is actually being a mom. 

Moms care and nurture, they worry, and they repeatedly battle feelings of frustration and exhaustion ... How do they do it?  A million moms will tell you as many methods, but probably the most important contributing factor is love.  So thank you to all the mothers in the world, for giving so much of yourselves ...

This week I got in touch with some mothers who have tried LIL PRODUCT with their kids, to find out both parties' responses to our organic, 100% natural pomade. I was ecstatic to hear that LIL PRODUCT was a help to Rachel, who has a son with "beautiful curly hair" whose curls get too "big" sometimes.  She says, "LIL PRODUCT makes his curls tight and helps him avoid looking like Richard Simmons (sad but true)"!  Rachel also told me she "loves the smell" of LIL PRODUCT, finds it is the perfect size to carry in her purse, and thinks it's something "every curly haired child should use."

Christie has a daughter with curls that she describes as "rambunctious," and she's found that LIL PRODUCT "tamed" her daughter's hair and made it "more manageable."   She says using LIL PRODUCT has turned hairbrushing into a more enjoyable experience for them both!  Christie also uses PRODUCT on her own hair, and said her favorite thing about it is how "light" it feels and wears.

It makes me smile to know that these moms are using LIL PRODUCT with their kids - and we're glad to offer a chemical-free, organic styling option that everyone can feel good about.  Thanks to Christie & Rachel for sharing your feedback - I enjoyed hearing it.

Happy Mother's Day!