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Switch Up Your Color: Look Fabulous With a Radiant New Shade

Sponsor — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:00:01 -0700

Stuck in a hair-color rut? Thinking of trying a fresh shade on for size? Here are some great reasons to treat your locks to an exciting new hue.

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Look 10 years younger. A hot new hair color can banish gray and take years off your looks. Make sure to pick a product that’s specifically formulated to cover gray. Superior Preference® offers fade-defying color that covers gray beautifully.

Update your style. You may keep an eye out for the latest fashion trends, but no stylish wardrobe is complete without the ultimate accessory - gorgeous hair color that flatters your looks and expresses your personality.

Go for the gloss. Nothing restores shine to lackluster locks like fresh hair color. Regularly coloring smooths hair’s surface, keeping it glossy, healthy looking, and vibrant.

Unleash your inner diva. Why settle for mousy, plain, or understated when you can be bold, vibrant, and outrageously stunning? Express your spotlight-stealing side with shades like luminous blond, rich brunette, radiant red, or warm cinnamon.

Would You Wear a Bikini Made of Pet Hair?

PetSugar — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:15:49 -0700

Nope, it's not a joke. VIP Fibers is the first and original company to specialize in hand-spinning your pet's fur into "Fur-Ever Yarn." All you've got to do is brush your pet and send in the fur, and then you'll receive yarn to knit, crochet, or weave anything you want from a scarf to a stocking . . . to, yes, patterns for this bikini.

They've got a list of breeds whose hair they accept as the diameter of individual hairs to determine how well the yarn will work – the finer the fiber, the softer the yarn and the better for wearing! Unfortunately for me, Boston Terriers aren't listed so I've simply thrown out that baggie of hair I've pulled using the Furminator! Oh well, a college friend once told me I was too high strung to knit anyway – I was a tad obsessed with getting each row perfectly even so I'm abstaining from the possibilities of traveling to Florida without my dog, but with a bikini handwoven of his hair. I'll opt for dog hair on my coat over smelling like a wet dog at the beach, but maybe I'm just not fashion forward enough – what about you?

Hair of the Tiger: Big Cat Sculptures Made of Human Hair

PetSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:17 -0800

Yes, you're reading that right. These two tigers were created entirely from human hair. Learn all about it when you clip, clip, clip, I mean click, click, click away.

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"Boston Terror" Chronicles: North vs. Gonzo Pet Hair Lifter

PetSugar — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:00:19 -0800

Once again, North is getting put to the test (well, his hair anyway). I spotted this product on a trip to Cost Plus, and I totally fell for the language on the packaging. "Revolutionary! Instantly! Satisfaction Guaranteed!" I was sold. Those were fighting words, and North and his hair were definitely up to this challenge. Now I just needed to figure out what to test . . .

North is not allowed on my bedding, definitely can't reach my drapes, and I already cleaned my upholstery, so I decided to try it out on clothing. I took a fleece hoodie out of my closet, put it on, and picked North up for a snuggle. Then I took it off and rubbed him as if toweling him dry.

Yuck! Wanna see if this product worked, then read more.
While the Gonzo Pet Hair Lifter ($6.99) managed to pick up most of the pet hair, it definitely didn't grab every last piece and it took a couple rubdowns to do the trick. The biggest obstacle was, even though it got the hair off the fleece, it didn't hold onto it that long and ended up getting on my couch. When I wiped off the sponge (which is used dry), it quickly and effectively cleaned the microsuede making me think this product handles certain textures, but wools and fleece easily trap pet hair (and don't want to let it go!), so that's a tricky one to try. I'd say that it works but not quite "instantly" and needs to be cleaned between uses to maintain effectiveness.

PetSugar Street Team: Bissell Pet Hair Eraser

PetSugar — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:00:31 -0700

As a prize for winning Cutest Dog at the Worldwide Fido Awards, Samson (and family) got to take home a brand new vacuum: the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser. How appropriate! Coincidentally, LilPeaPod's Dirt Devil was on the fritz, so getting this vacuum ended up being a lifesaver in more than one respect:

My trusty Dirt Devil vacuum that we've had for a few years was on its last leg. We were considering buying a new one, but once we got to the Fido Awards, we found out that we got to take home a brand new Bissell vacuum! I was never so happy to get a cleaning appliance – this thing is a monster!

To see her review, just read more.

I knew the Bissell would be much larger than my old model, but I had no idea how cool it would look out of the box! This thing is pretty big, but for the power it has, the size is just fine with me. Putting it together was easy (you have to attach the handle and hoses, and secure all the cool attachments), and the bagless feature is awesome, since all you have to do is flip a switch to empty the container. As for cleaning? This baby rocks! It comes with a powerful attachment to suck up all the pet hair left behind on your furniture, and my carpets look shiny and new. The only downside I could find was that it tends to tip over really easily when you're using the tube and attachments, but other than that it's a dream. Lightweight for its size, it almost seems to push itself! This is one vacuum that's definitely worth the price.

You can get your hands on the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser online or in stores for $150 dollars.

Combat Unwanted Pet Hair With a Fur Fighter

PetSugar — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:00:32 -0700

I've just added a new product to my cleaning arsenal – this Fur Fighter! I already have a lint brush for my clothes, but this tool's shape is perfect for the quick cleaning of my couch (if I don't want to dig out the Dyson, that is). Want to know what prompted me to pick one up for 10 bucks on a recent trip to Target? Find out when you read more.

The angled shape and sticky extension made this the only way I could truly tackle the corners and crevices of my couch 'cause the round lint brush couldn't fit into those angles as well as it cleaned my wool coat. I don't want to share the embarrassing amount of cookie crumbs and stubborn pet hair that I picked up, so you'll have to take my word for it . . . but I've printed out a web coupon for $2 off when I go back for more!

Put Your Pet's Face on the Pet Hair Eraser!

PetSugar — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:00:50 -0800

Bissell's looking for a model, does your furry friend have what it takes? Popular floor care product company is seeking out a cover star for the packaging of their Pet Hair Eraser vacuum. Topping off this sweet shot to stardom, they will also donate $10,000 to the Pet Cause of the winning pet parent's choice! The weekly voting periods have just started – the top vote-getter each week wins a Pet Hair Eraser and the top five are entered into the final selection process. The contest runs through April 22, so there's still plenty of time to enter and vote for a pal! The grand prize will be chosen based on expression, overall appearance, and condition of coat – so make sure your pet is clean and brushed before photo time!

The Scoop: Dolores Is the Beary Hairless Bear

PetSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:15:26 -0800

I love Spectacled Bears with their signature facial markings. However, they usually also have hair . . . on their bodies, too. Sadly, Dolores suffers from an unknown illness causing her new look, which I've put up alongside a 'normal' animal of that species. Learn more when you get started.

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New Product Alert! Dirt Devil Gator Series

PetSugar — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:20:02 -0700

Hand vacs can be a handy mess buster for pet owners. Reaching the couch, under chair cushions, or even cleaning the doggie bed is difficult with ordinary roller brushes or even some vacuum attachments. Let's soon welcome a new creature in town, the Dirt Devil Gator. Start the slideshow and see how this fights your (pet) hairy disasters.

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The Scoop: There's Less to Love With Micro Pigs

PetSugar — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:50:15 -0700

It's a pig party! Now we've seen cute little oinkers here, before but the latest pet craze over in the UK are micropigs, bred down from a mixture of the miniature potbellied pig, Tamworth, Kune Kune, and Gloucester Old Spot varieties. Fanciers say they can be easily litter-box trained, grow equivalent to a medium-sized dog (45-60 pounds), and are fine for allergy sufferers since they have hair not fur. There are a couple catches: they must be sold in pairs - double trouble? - and, at this time, only overseas.

Do you think micropigs will eventually make it big, or should I say small, Stateside? Just don't go making any swine flu jokes around the lil ones.