I’ve struggled and struggled to find the right hair treatment that would allow me to let it air dry (thus allowing me a wider array of easy styling options) while still channeling the cool and sophisticated mom I’m always trying to pull off.  Last fall I read an article in a parenting magazine that suggested simple products for different hair types for busy moms.  I went out on a limb and tried the product recommended for my hair…and am I ever glad that I did.

Made by Bumble and Bumble, “Brilliantine is unique and hard to define.  It gives hair a polish and a sort of languid, slept-in, sexy look.”  That’s what it says on the little bronze bottle.  Now, I still occasionally use a light styling pomade or body-inducing hair spray just to tame the frizz if I choose to blow it dry.  However, it’s really not necessary if you just let it air dry.

The greatest feature is that it’s a cream, so it really doesn’t gunk up your hair or make it feel sticky.  The hardest thing to figure out is how much to use for your hair.  My advice is to just use it for a couple of days when you plan to be around the house so you can see if you need to use more or less.  The bottle suggests that you ‘use very sparingly’ but my hair is so thick I ended up trying a little more and found that it works better for me.  What a relief to finally find a product for those of us who can’t identify with ‘curly hair’ or ‘straight hair’ but definitely know a little something about ‘fussy hair’!

It all started over twenty-five years ago, with her mother creating her own scents from various products. Today, Cassandra, also known as The Mixtress, has taken over the reigns and is on the verge of building her own empire. Rosalyn Scent was born out of tribute to Cassandra’s mother, to carry out her dream of being a business woman. She has fulfilled that dream…and more.

The Mixtress, as her loyal customers call her, makes a variety of scents and products.  I am head over heels in love with her soy based body wash and body lotion. While these products can be created with any scent listed on her page, I chose to go with the “au naturale.” I’ve been using the soy based body wash for a week now and I can already tell a difference in the smoothness and texture of my skin.  It washes away impurities without the sticky feeling that some body washes and soaps leave behind and rinses off clean.  Add an aromatic scent such as Butterfly Orchid or Pomegranate & Sweet Orange and you are sure to get your day started off on a good foot!

The body lotion is just as wonderful.  It’s very absorbent and requires virtually no repeat applications.  It has even done wonders for my hands which I constantly wash due to working in the healthcare field (we practically live at the sink!).  Even with constant exposure to antimicrobial soap, my hands feel soft and supple at the end of the day.

Rosalyn Scent isn’t just for Fly Mommies either!  There’s a line of products dedicated to Fly Daddies and Fly Kiddies alike.  No one is left out when it comes to her creations.  Whatever your preference…oils, perfumes, body butters, lotions, body spray-even customized scents-The Mixtress has a product suitable for you.  For more information, you can visit her site at www.rosalynsbathandbody.com.