Lazy Betty

Today I’m going to show you a super simple look that you can do with ShadowSense.

You can see what ShadowSense colors are available at www.senegence.com/bettysbeauty!

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I’m not sure what to call this post….I got a box of random things in the mail to review from a PR firm so I’m going to put them all in one post. :) Each product doesn’t really merit it’s own full-blown review post so you get to see my thoughts on FOUR products today! :O

First up, we have some Scunci Mixed Metals bobby pins. These are pretty standard bobby pins. I don’t usually use bobby pins, but I have used these in this ridiculous heat wave to keep my hair up on off my neck and shoulders. They hold hair well and the metallic look is fun and modern.

I’m sorry to say that I ended up being allergic to this Malin+Goet body lotion. I got a rash all over my body. GROSS. and ITCHY. :( I have extra sensitive skin so that won’t happen to everyone, but it’s definitely something you should know.

I also didn’t care for the smell. It smelled…like dirt? I’m not sure how else to describe it. Kind of like how Tom’s of Maine products smell. (Which are also not my ucp of tea.)

Now THIS. THIS PRODUCT SAVED ME. The Philip B. Thermal Protection spray can be applied to wet or dry hair. I started using this after I started getting a ton of breakage with my hair. My hairdresser was even concerned about how much breakage was happening. I started using this and we’re both very impressed. I actually went and got my hair dyed today and she commented that my hair seemed a lot healthier. We didn’t even need to do a trim for split ends! I think this Philip B. Thermal Protection spray made a big difference.

I use it before I style my hair with heat, but I also use it if I know I’m going to be spending time outside on any given day. Gotta protect those locks from the sun, too!

Lastly, I received this Conair Profession Salon Results Boar’s Bristles brush. In my experience, these brushes need a little bit of ‘working in.’ Usually, they are pretty stiff right out of the packaging. This brush is the same way, but I can tell it’s breaking in and that I’ll get a ton of use out of it. Quality hair brushes last ages. I still have one that I stole from my mom when I went to college in 2002. (Oops! Sorry mom! But I’m not actually sorry. It’s an excellent brush.)

This brush might be an heirloom for my non-existent daughter someday!

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Today I just have a quick polish swatch for you! This is Sally Hansen Reflection Pool which was sent to me as a press sample. It’s a lovely duochrome polish that has green, purple, and blue shifts.

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Sky Organics sent me their Dead Sea Mud Mask to review for you! This face mask is sourced from the Dead Sea and promotes smooth, rich skin. The mask removes toxins, improves circulation, and features anti-aging properties.

The Sky Organics Dead Sea Mud Mask contains Shea butter, sunflower oil, aloe vera, and a number of other organic oils. With their powers combined, these ingredients adopt a dense texture that can be applied to the skin.

The mud mask also features vitamins and nutrients in high quantities.

My skin was noticeably softer after cleaning off the mud mask. I will work this into my regime at least once every couple weeks! Especially when it’s so hot and dry in this state this time of year!

 

Today I’m going to show you Color Street City of Love! This is one of the french manicure designs offered by Color Street. These are actually buy 1 get 1 free so it’s a fabulous deal.

You start off my doing the tips and filing off the excess. Then, you put the full nail clear strips on top. These would look a lot better if my nails weren’t stained. LOL. But, I think you’ll get the idea!

I’ve been getting asked a lot how to join Color Street. It’s actually super easy! Simply go to www.mycolorstreet.com/lazybetty and click the button in the upper left-hand corner that says “Join.”

The commission structure can be a bit confusing for this company. There is a biannual minimum order of $300. You could stay active by ordering $0 for 5 months in a row and then putting in a $300 order in the sixth month.

The Commission is actually paid weekly! Every Thursday, they deposit the 25% commission directly into your checking account. This is the base commission. You can earn bonus commissions by selling more. For example, if you sell $600 in one calendar month, you get a bonus 3% commission at the end of the month. So for that month, your actual commission would be 28%.

Your personalized Color Street site is $10/month. If someone orders off the site, Color Street takes care of all the shipping and you just get a magical deposit into your account the following Thursday. Then, the person is added into your contacts list in your account so that you can follow up with them. (That way, it’s not some sort of mystery person and you can provide personalized customer service to them.)

Let me know if you have any questions about joining Color Street. It would be fabulous to have you on the team. We only launched on June 12th of this year! So it’s going to be a hot market!

Good morning! It’s been a while since I’ve written an update on my SeneGence business. The company won’t let us share our income publicly anymore so that kind of put a damper on these posts. LOL.

As you may know, I also started selling Color Street earlier this month. I was (and still am!) looking for bloggers who hate nail wraps but would be willing to try Color Street. (If you’re one of those people, let me know!) During my internet research, I got sucked down into a vortex of some really intense articles slamming direct sales companies.

One article in particular accused direct sales companies of intentionally “preying” on stay at home moms and “suckering” them into dreams of riches. Well, here’s the thing. Most direct sales companies aren’t “preying” on anyone. And, we’re also not trying to sucker anyone into doing anything. As it turns out, people have free will and are able to make their own grown-up decisions.

Let’s take a look at some of the facts of direct sales:

It’s a legal business model.

Back in the day, there were absolutely pyramid schemes and scams. That’s why there are SO many laws governing what direct sales companies can do. There is also a national association that regulates direct sales companies to ensure they are legit.

No income promises; no hype

There is a reason SeneGence won’t let us share what kind of money we’re making. Because we don’t want to dazzle people with riches and have the illusion of ‘get rich quick.’ Direct sales is a simple concept, but it is hard work and money doesn’t just come in magically. If you’re looking at a direct sales company, make sure you’re looking at the quality of the product and not getting swayed by any income promises.

own your own business

The beauty of direct sales is that you get to own your own business, set your own ours, and be in business for yourself, but not BY yourself. The host company does all the heavy lifting while the direct sellers get to do the fun parts – marketing and interacting with people. Many of you know that I also own a dog training business. I have no ‘host’ company there; it’s all me. And while that is rewarding, it’s also a shitload more work than having a host company. Direct sales is kind of the best of both worlds.

No nepotism, favoritism

And finally, my absolute favorite part of direct sales is that it does not matter what your background, education, or skill level is. You get paid for how hard you work. Period. You will never be sitting in a cubicle wondering why the person across from you gets paid more when they are an idiot and you work harder and better than them.

This is what attracted me to direct sales in the first place! I wanted something where my success was in direct relation to my effort. Traditional jobs can have that, but there are ceilings, caps, and politics to deal with. If you work hard and provide good service to your customers, you are going to be successful. I find direct sales more rewarding intrinsically than a traditional job for this reason.

Your business goes where you go

There is a reason a lot of military people like to join direct sales. Their business moves with them when they get restationed. This means they don’t have to job search over and over again every time a spouse moves. There isn’t another business model that allows for that kind of location flexibility.

So, is direct sales a scam?

No, it’s not. There are some less-than-ethical distributors in every company who might prey on unsuspecting people, but that is not the rule nor the norm. Direct sales is a non-traditional business model that removes politics and rewards effort. Average people with above average ambition can achieve an above average lifestyle without having to wait for “open positions” or for anyone in the company to retire.

If you’ve thought about joining direct sales, but you’re wary about it for any reason, let’s chat! Even if you’re not interested in joining one of my teams, I still love to talk about this business model. I was a business and economics major in college so all of the inner workings of these businesses fascinate me.