Quarterly Co Nina Garcia *SPOILERS*

[Sherr]

For once, I seem to fit the demographic of this box.  I have long hair and I will use and appreciate all of the items in this box except for maybe the blow-dry primer (I rarely blow dry my hair).  

I have been reading the comments over on MSA and while people are certainly entitled to their opinions, I think you can be critical in a constructive way.  Reminds me of some of the really negative comments on the MSA box on Liz's OWN WEBSITE.

 

[chachithegreat]

While not the most exciting box, I have been wanting to try the Perfect Hair Day and the Pillow Proof. The Philip Kingsley, Harry Josh brush, and Sachajuan sound really great and I'm even excited to try the L'Oreal item. 

Not that excited for the volume maker, Fekkai, Serge Normant, or the Extreme Lengths items.. may end up trading. I hope I get a different hair accessory. 

 

[lauradiniwilk]

I actually don't own any of these and am excited for the brush and to see what hair accessory I get. I was hoping to not just get a box of styling products, but I'm not really shocked that we did. I am so surprised by the MSA comments and the loreal hate - so what if one item of 11 is drugstore as long as Nina likes it? The box is still worth at least $350 so it's an amazing value, and if the products don't work they can easily be gifted or traded. I do straighten my hair at least half of the time, so most if not all of these products will work for me. I use hair stuff at a snail's pace though so I probably should have skipped - I just couldn't resist the temptation!

 

[feisty1]

I was shocked at how much of the dislike was from people who didn't even get the box.

 

[Krystyn Lowe]

Got my box today and although I would've loved another tool in still thrilled with the selection and the value! I got the carved wooden hairpin and while it's a great piece it's not really me, reminds me of a 70's hair accessory, they're hand caved out of birch so I'm assuming it's not cheap. Anyway, I'll use everything in this box except the blow dry spray, I already have two from GB and it's not my fave and I rarely blow dry, my hair is healthier for it!

 

[Krystyn Lowe]

Wow I just read MSA comments section on this box, so many haters! It's not for everyone but you can't argue with a 350.00 value for a hundred Bucks can you? And focusing on the one drug store item seems weird to me in a box full of high end brands. Most of the people complaining didn't even get the box so wth are they complaining about?? And am I missing something? Is there a reason people with curly hair can't use this stuff? There's a lot of strengthening products on there that'll work for any hair type I think. My hair isn't naturally straight and there's not one thing I can't use. Weird. Meh, to each their own.

 

[Stella Bella]

I'm a hair care junky so I'm excited to get this box and try out most of the items. I'm a bit curious about the hair accessory- I've been slowly growing out my hair (just past shoulder length) so hopefully I have enough hair to make it work on me!  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Quite happy that we are getting a nice brush (too spendy for me to justify purchasing on my own yet I apparently have no qualms dropping $100 on a mystery box-go figure!) but would have loved the addition of another styling tool. Overall I'm really happy with the value, the quality of the products, and the fact that I will be able to use most of the products that are included in this box.

 

[chachithegreat]

I'm loving the brush! 

 

[PA Anna]

I'm one of the ones making comments even though I cancelled my box the day before billing. h34r: /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I am curious about the hair accessory. I saw it up on MSA swap and thought they look beautiful. Will it hold thick hair?  I want to trade for 2 accessories if they will work for thick hair.

 

[Colleen1212]

Anna, I have thick, straight hair, and it fits all of my hair. Looking at it, I didn't think it would. So, I say yes, good for thick hair.

 

[feisty1]

I would agree that the hair piece probably works better for thicker hair then fine hair.

 

[lauradiniwilk]

I have medium to thin hair and

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my clip feels like it is decently secure. I feel like it would work better if my hair were thicker. I love the design I got though, and I can't stop brushing my hair with this amazing brush!

Also I did the cost breakdown now that I have the box and can see all of the product sizes.

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Hair accessory - assume $50

Harry Josh brush - $50

Shu Uemura - $48

Philip Kingsley - $28

Living Proof - $28

Redken Extreme Length - $24

Redken Pillow Proof - $22

Sacha Juan - $13.60

Serge Normant - $10

Fekkai - $8

L'Oreal balm: $6.99

Total value $288.59

 

[Sherr]

I have medium to thin hair and

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my clip feels like it is decently secure. I feel like it would work better if my hair were thicker. I love the design I got though, and I can't stop brushing my hair with this amazing brush!

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Also I did the cost breakdown now that I have the box and can see all of the product sizes.

Spoiler

Hair accessory - assume $50

Harry Josh brush - $50

Shu Uemura - $48

Philip Kingsley - $28

Living Proof - $28

Redken Extreme Length - $24

Redken Pillow Proof - $22

Sacha Juan - $13.60

Serge Normant - $10

Fekkai - $8

L'Oreal balm: $6.99

Total value $288.59

The clip looks gorgeous in your hair!

 

[lauradiniwilk]

The clip looks gorgeous in your hair!

Thank you! I don't think I have enough hair for an updo to hold but a low pony works. I'm wearing it out tonight I think!

 

[Saffyra]

I think it's kinda funny if people are mad over a L'Oreal product. I mean, just because it's cheap doesn't mean it won't do what it says. And just because it's expensive, doesn't mean it's amazing and fabulous either. 

I'm actually surprised by how much of this box I will use. Especially since I hate haircare so much. I haven't received my box yet (Tuesday, I think) but I'm really hoping that clip will work with my hair. It's super fine and thin but really long so hopefully it being so long will make up for the thin when trying to work it. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I don't really like the PillowProof (got it in a Glossybox), mainly because of how it makes my hair feel. And the Fekkai also did nothing for me and left my hair soo dry. Mm, straw! So I'm glad that's just a sample.

But I can't wait to try the Redken and the Straightening treatment. I'm hoping it will help my flyaways. We'll see! I'm pretty excited. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[MoiSurtout]

I'm actually surprised by how much of this box I will use. Especially since I hate haircare so much. I haven't received my box yet (Tuesday, I think) but I'm really hoping that clip will work with my hair. It's super fine and thin but really long so hopefully it being so long will make up for the thin when trying to work it. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I have long fine hair and the hairpin works very well with it. It easily holds all my hair, but it doesn't slide out. I think it would work well with all hair types, as long as your hair is long enough. I can tell this is going to be one of my go-to accessories this summer!

 

[PA Anna]

I might try to see if a box is available and swap for one accessory for my sister.

 

[Stella Bella]

I just received the followineg email about the expired ghd coupon:

Hi We just wanted to let you know that the ghd offer in your #NGQ05 box has been extended until June 1st.

If you have not received your box yet, don't fret, it should arrive soon! We hope you enjoy this latest box from Nina. Please tag us in your unboxing photos with #NGQ05. Happy unboxing!


Cheers,
Quarterly

 

[MoiSurtout]

I just tested the code and it doesn't take anything additional off the current 20% sale, but it does add a paddle brush ($55) and full size heat protect spray ($22) to the cart. Tempting!

 

[clee]

I really like the box and I was actually super excited for the hair accessory because I consistently use that style but mine is a cat! :/ I can't even imagine trading for it I'm super bummed. Mother's Day gift it is!