Showing posts with label Phyto. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Phyto. Show all posts

Friday, May 13, 2011

Hair Update: How to Avoid the Blow Dryer

    Around the end of 2009, I decided I would grow out my very short pixie haircut into long, luscious hair, like the locks of my new office mate, Miss Coach.


    (My new office mate is a dead ringer for Connie Britton.)

    I didn't know real people could have hair like that! Now I have something to strive for. My hair is unlikely to ever get that long, as my stylist Bethany will tell you, but a girl has to have dreams, right?


    (This is my hairspiration poster I made for my stylist, at her request. I can't believe I left Connie Britton off.)

    After a year and a half, my hair is finally (almost) touching my shoulders. It hasn't been this long in more than 15 years. I can even wear it pulled up, which surprises me every time. However, my once short hair now has issues from all of the constant coloring and styling I've done to it. I've been hearing that hair may have an "expiration date", meaning that some hair won't grow and play nicely after a certain amount of time. For me, I was starting to fear I was at that limit. My hair about an inch below my ear was NOT attractive. It was over-processed, dry and had a mind of its own.

    So instead of putting my hair dreams back in the closet, I decided to try some other strategies.


    The first was to start using a hair growth product again. In the past, I've had great success with some products, so I know they can really work. Right now, I'm using Leonor Greyl's Complexe Energisant. I've been using it for about 7 weeks and so far, I am starting to see a little difference. These things don't happen overnight, so I'll have to get back to you.

    My other strategy is to take a major break from the blowdryer and flat iron. So far, I've been avoiding heated styling products for about a week and I am already seeing a major difference in my hair. It's softer, behaving better and has more movement. Granted, some days it's wavy and some days it's casually flippy, but the difference in my hair's texture is amazing. All I do is wash and condition (I'm in love with Giovanni's Colorflage Shampoo and Conditioner for Red Hair) and add a leave in product or texturizer and let my hair dry. The key to avoiding frizz is to avoid touching it, which is fairly hard to do.


    I've been searching high and low for the perfect leave in product that allows my hair to dry without frizz or flyaways, while still looking attractive. It's a tall order. I've found that no matter what I use, I need to have a glossing cream nearby, like Phyto's Cream Brilliance, to flatten flyways on the top of my hair and bangs.

    What is your favorite way to wet-style your hair? Do you have one? I realize not everyone can let their hair air dry (like Miss Coach, above) without looking like a hobo. But I love the change it's making in my hair.


    So far, I've found that using a quarter size amount of Phyto's Phyto7 is making an huge difference in my hair. It's got a bit of natural wave, but doesn't look unruly. And the softness and overall feeling of my hair is amazing!

    What is your favorite way to baby your hair and bring it from lifeless to luscious? 


    Some products sent for review. Giovanni doesn't test on animals. Phyto does not test on animals. Leonor Greyl does not test on animals.


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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Get Melissa Leo's Hair from the SAG Awards


    I use to see Melissa Leo all of the time when she did ADR for the TV show Homicide at a studio called Flite 3. Melissa was always kind (as was the majority of the cast) when she came in to do her sessions.

    I'm so thrilled for her success in the last few years. And I'm even happier to see her embrace her gorgeous, glamorous side. (The writers of Homicide seemed to have something against her character wearing makeup after season 1). I loved her hair at the 17th Annual SAG Awards. Here is how her stylist, Creighton Bowman, gave her the screen goddess look.

    First, I spritzed wet hair with Phytocurl Spray from roots to ends, and then worked a little Phyto Ultra Shine Cream into the ends.

    To keep Melissa’s natural curls light and airy, I gave her hair a blow-out with a diffuser attachment, which diffuses the airflow, preventing curls from flattening.

    Once Melissa’s hair was dry, I used a small curling iron to give curls a softer texture. To add a pretty sheen, I rubbed a few drops of
    René Furterer Myrrhea No Rinse Silkening Fluid between the palms of my hands, and then lightly smoothed it over Melissa’s curls.

    Next, I lightly back-combed the roots, and pulled hair into a loose, low ponytail, securing it with “hook bands.” Sweeping the ponytail into a soft, romantic updo, I pinned the ends, allowing a few curls to fall freely around Melissa’s face.

    Last, a quick spritz of
    L’Oréal Elnett Satin Hairspray, and Melissa was ready for her award-winning moment.

    I love it! And I am so, so happy for Melissa and her success!


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Monday, November 15, 2010

Phyto Friends and Family Sale, November 15-17


    Phyto is one of my favorite brands for hair. I have never purchased or tried something by them that didn't make me happy. Beginning today and through the 17th, you can save 30-40% on items when you shop through this link:

    http://sale.phyto-usa.com/

    I love their Huile. Phytospecific does amazing things for dry hair (no matter the texture) and my sister in law can't live without their hairspray. Now is the time to check out Phyto or stock up on favorites! If you want some suggestions, check out prior reviews on fabulous Phyto here.

    Phyto doesn't test on animals.



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Tuesday, September 7, 2010

More Than You Ever Needed to Know: Garnier Blow Dry Perfector


    I have fairly straight hair. The issue for me is that the layers below the shiny, top layer are a little scraggly (as my Dad would say). They are straight, but from a texture standpoint they are kind of, well, meh. They are not silky and pretty like the top layers, and forget the glossy sheen. They are rougher, harder to control and like to swell and get bulky half way through the day. (This adventure gets long, so feel free to skip to the wrap up of the wrap up, at the bottom.)
    The Garnier Blow Dry Perfector caught my eye. It claims to keep hair straighter, shinier, and reduce blow dry time for up to 7 shampoos. The active ingredients in it appear to include cystiene, which while it isn't a relaxer, it acts similarly. It is a real chemical process, so if you try it, please make sure you follow the hair color rules that go along with it (they are listed on the box).

    Here is how you do it. You start by shampooing your hair and NOT following up with a conditioner. (I know. Egh.) Then while your hair is wet, apply the serum, making sure to coat your hair evenly. It smells strongly, like an old-school perm. After the suggested amount of time, you rinse it out and apply the straightening cream. Thank the gods that the straightening cream has a lot of slip to it, or your hair would feel fried. The key to the whole shebang apparently lies in the next step: blow dry and flat iron your hair to set it.

    So I did all of that. My hair was straight, even on the icky under layer. It felt slightly thicker (the hair itself, not the volume) and didn't have as much movement as it usually did. But the under layers of my hair were lovely and straight.

    The next day, my hair was still almost perfect when I woke up, making me extremely happy. Until the dryness began to set in.

    My hair started to feel fried; some of the ends were dry and sparse looking. I shampooed and conditioned, which helped a little. The next day, it was still very straight on the underside, and my hair stayed straight, without expanding at all in the humidity.

    By the following weekend, I couldn't take the dryness anymore and started throwing things on my hair, in an attempt to quench my uber dry strands. I started with Moroccan Oil. My hair laughed at it. In fact, it absorbed it so quickly, my hair almost looked like nothing had been applied to it.


    Next up, I loaded up on Kerastase Masquintense, which appeased my dry hair for a bit. I decided to wrap my hair in saran wrap and let it cook. For a normal person, who doesn't have dry hair to begin with, the Kerastase would have probably done the job. But I still wasn't happy, and used a sample of Phyto Intense Nutrition Mask (with Plant Marrow).

    I know that line of products is not exactly intended for my hair texture, but who cares? Really dry hair is really dry hair. The Phyto worked MAGIC on my hair. We are talking waving a wand, magic on my hair. And then, because I am me, never satisfied and totally impatient, I ignored the color advice on the box and colored my hair.

    I should say that I colored it the next morning, after all of my wonderful conditioning. My hair, three days later, still feels amazing and after four shampoos, is still very straight on the underneath layers of my hair. It's holding up in the humidity and looks and feels great.

    So to wrap up this entry: The Garnier stuff worked ok, but my hair is pretty straight to start with. I then determined that a combo of Phyto Intense Nutrition and Kerastase works magic and that your hair won't fall out if you essentially lightly relax it and then color it a week later. (Don't you do that, though. K? Thanks!) To wrap up my wrap up, I would use the Garnier Blow Dry Perfector again if it wasn't so drying or had the potential to impact my coloring habits.

    I bought this. Garnier does not test on animals.


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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Phyto Phytodensium Anti-Aging Serum



    Phyto has become one of my most trusted sources for fixing my hair dilemmas. From their salon treatments to their take-home hair helpers, you can't go wrong. I adore their shampoo and conditioners, their SPF protection for hair and I am on my fourth bottle of Phyto's Phytopolleine Universal Elixir. Even their vitamins made an obvious difference in my hair.

    But when they claimed to be able to stave off the loss of hair color and the dreaded "goat hairs" (those hairs that change texture and refuse to behave as you age), I was uber curious. Here is what Phyto says about their Phytodensium Anti-Aging Serum:

    With just a few drops of this powerful, lightweight serum, hair is fortified and invigorated. Pro-vitamins B5 and B6, combined with a tyrosine derivative, prevent future damage and boost the level of melanin in each hair shaft, delaying gray.

    I tested this product for about two months. Sadly, my hair is already too colorless for this product to stop my hair from changing colors. However, I haven't had any new goat hairs spring up in the last month. How do I know? I have been religiously flat ironing my current six goat hairs into submission every day and I would have noticed if any of their goat friends joined the party. I also passed a along a sample of this to a coworker who also has goat-hair issues. While it is still very early to tell, no new goat hairs have sprung from her head since she started using this about two months ago. A real trial would take closer to four to six months to really see a change in hair texture but so far, so good!

    This serum is so lightweight, it's easy to use everyday and doesn't leave a film on your hair or scalp. It literally feels like water. It smells faintly like apple juice, which dissipates shortly after use. It's available from a variety of websites and from Sephora.

    Do you worry about your hair changing color or texture? Would you try an anti-aging serum? Tell me about it in the comments!

    This product was sent to me for the purposes of review. Phyto does not test on animals.

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Saturday, July 3, 2010

Must Have Beauty for the Holiday Weekend!


    Ok, so you're running late and still need to grab a few things for the weekend. You only need a few multi-task products to make it through the beach, the cookouts and the fireworks.

    First up, don't forget the sunscreen! My favorite is still Jan Marini's AntiOxidant Daily Face Protectant Sunscreen. It doesn't contain any Retinyl palmitate, which you may have recently read about as a dangerous ingredient in sunscreens. It also gives flawless protection with no goopy feeling.

    Next, you need some waterproof mascara. I am digging Tarte's MultiplEYE™ Clinically-Proven Lash Enhancing Waterproof Mascara which leaves you with glam lashes in and out of the pool. Plus it has conditioners to keep your lashes in lovely shape.

    Grab a multi-purpose color stick, like REVOLUTION Organics Freedom Glow Beauty Balm. It contains organic moisturizers, no petro-chemicals or parabens and can be used on your lips, cheeks or eyes for a quick radiant burst of color. I like Sun Kissed for a peachy, natural glow, but faux sun worshippers can't go wrong with Bronzed.

    Don't forget to protect your hair from the elements! Grab Phytoplage L'Originale Protective Beach Spray to protect hair from the sun and help prevent dryness and color fading.

    Finally, I am digging Wen's New Sweet Almond Mint Replenishing Treatment Mist. This can be used to freshen makeup, lightly moisturize skin, quench hair and when left chilled, be a great way to wake up tired senses.

    And because I am nosy, what music do you like to listen to on the Fourth? For some reason, the Fourth never seems complete to me, without listening to the classic, Three Feet High and Rising, by De La Soul. What are you taking with you and what are you listening to this weekend?


    I purchased the Phyto, Jan Marini and Tarte with my own cash. Wen was sent to me for the purposes of review. I have coveted REVOLUTION Organics from a far for many months. I also own all of the good cds from De La Soul, should you be interested. Photo courtesy of moi.

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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Growing My Hair : The End of April Update

    For those of you following the extremely s l o w saga of my journey to find something to sprout hair quickly from my head, here is the update.

    When we last discussed this, I was taking vitamins from Phyto (which are really helping). My hair has gone from this:


    to this:

    in about four months. Not too shabby! But, it's not fast enough (I have no patience). I have been looking all over for something to really stimulate my scalp and get my hair growing faster, healthier and thicker. And I am still in search of better ways to style it to make the growing out phase not as painful. Some days are ok. Other days, I feel like I am wearing a hair helmet from the 80's. I am so painstakingly picky about my hair on a good day, the bad days have me itching to cut it off.


    So for the next several weeks, to encourage faster, better growth, I will be trying Chinese Herbs Stimulating Shampoo and Conditioner from Peter Lamas. This shampoo and conditioner is designed to make thinning hair grow; making it healthy along the way. While my hair isn't thinning, several people have told me that these kind of shampoos will help hair grow thicker, healthier and maybe a little faster, providing you can find one that actually works. I also have some Chinese Herbs Revitalizing Mist, which is a leave-in treatment that promotes healthy hair growth. I can certainly use any extra help I can get, especially since my hair is put through the ringer with the constant coloring and heat styling.

    I am also happy to report that Lamas products are vegan (no animal testing, no animal ingredients), paraben-free, sulphate free, with the majority incorporating plant-based, organic and certified organic ingredients. While being vegan or not vegan isn't specifically a dealbreaker for me personally, if these products live up to their claims, I will be much happier that they are vegan and paraben/sulfate-free. I have only used this system once, and maybe it's the change in 'poo, but my hair feels glorious. I think I was actually singing to Loxy (while dancing around our bedroom) about how amazing my hair felt after I blew it out.


    I have been taking your advice and trying to work headbands and barrettes into the mix, but not sure how to do this without looking like a pumpkin head. My favorite find so far is this beadazzled clip from La Papillon. I feel a little weird about wearing this hair accoutrement, maybe because it is a little out of character for me or maybe because I feel like it screams, "LOOK AT ME! I AM GROWING MY HAIR AND HAVE NO CLUE WHAT TO DO WITH IT!" (Am I the only one who feels this way?) I also cheated and trimmed my bangs a tiny bit. The amount trimmed is negligible, but they have a slightly different shape, which makes me feel better.

    If you have any other ideas on how to deal with growing out your hair, please let me know. Have you tried the Peter Lamas line? Let me know if you have! A little insider birdy told me that celebs like Kiefer Sutherland ditched their prescriptions for thinning hair in favor of Chinese Herbs from Peter Lamas. I'll be sure to let you know how it goes! And in the meantime, if you have any other ideas on something to do with my hair as it grows, please tell me!

    Peter Lamas products were sent to me for the purposes of review.


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Friday, March 26, 2010

I Still Want Long Hair: The March Update

    In January, I decided I wanted to grow my hair long like Tammy Taylor on Friday Night Lights. Considering my hair was cut short (think Pink), this is a lofty goal. Also taking into consideration that I haven't had longish hair for 8 years, and haven't had really long hair (to my shoulders) since 1995.

    Because my hair is so short, growing it out seems like an impossible task. So I asked the pros I know for suggestions on how to make that work.


    The first suggestion seems like the one I would prefer most- Ken Paves suggested I use extensions to make my tresses dreamy. So I have them in hand and can't wait to actually use them. What is stopping me? At the moment, my hair isn't quite the right color and my hair is still so short it looks like a weird mullet (These particular extensions don't attach on separate wefts, but as one large piece, which is great for some and problematic if you need to place the wefts at your temples to blend.). But give it a few months and my hair will be totally model ready. In the mean time, in a pinch, with a headband, I could probably pass.


    Any woman who has medium length hair and doesn't own these extensions for special occasions is missing out. They attach in less than 3 minutes, look totally natural and are beautiful. Kate Gosselin recently "paid" somewhere around $7000 for her hair extensions. These are almost as good (they come out easily and aren't made from real hair) for about $80. If real hair is a must, they are available, but the price goes up a scouch.



    The next suggestion was from Phyto pro Kristen at the Ted Gibson Salon in DC. "Phyto Phytopolleine Universal Elixir, when used on the scalp once per week overnight, will make your hair grow faster. It stimulates the scalp in a way that encourages hair growth. If growing your hair is what you want, this is what you need."

    In researching Phyto hair growth products, I came across some vitamins that help assist in hair and nail growth. Phyto Phytophanere Dietary Supplements are working so well, they are almost making my nails annoying. I know that sounds terribly ungrateful to say. But here is why. If you have ever gone from real nails to acrylic nails, you know how weird it feels to type on a keyboard. Every Monday morning, despite actively filing my nails, I have to get used to how my hands feel on a keyboard when I do some serious typing because my nails have grown so much. Don't even get me started on trying to type on my new Android phone. But if that is the only thing I have annoying me, than I am one lucky lady! And while I don't advise it, I have also used my thumb nail as a screw driver on more than one occasion. I also haven't had time to paint them (which is a waste!) and they have been naked and exposed. Normally, this would mean peeling, broken nails, but not lately.

    So thanks to Phyto Supplements and Scalp Treatments, my hair started out looking like this around New Year's:

    and now looks like this.
    Please keep in mind I haven't had it cut in three months (except for the back) and the current style is similar to a helmet. I hope this Friday, the amazing Bethany at Balance the Salon will work some magic with a cut and a new color (or convince me it looks like that famous Linda Evangelista cut).

    Any luck growing your hair out? What worked for you? I am all ears (and very impatient) so please tell me in the comments!

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Saturday, January 23, 2010

I Want It Now: Longer Hair



    I want long hair. And those that know me know that I am not patient. It's how I ended up wearing different hair extensions everyday for more than a year while my hair grew. I don't like to wait.

    I have been asking around on the interwebs for anything that might help my hair grow more quickly. Pregnancy vitamins? Perhaps, but I think you need a prescription for the good ones and my friends who are pregnant probably need to take their own. Potions and elixirs? Possibly. I'm game to try them. One of my favorite bloggers, Ms. Houseman of Beauty Xpose suggested a time machine, which I would LOVE to have. If anyone has one to lend me for the purposes of review, I promise I will not use it for evil and will abide by all Dr. Who rules of travel.

    In the meantime, my friends at Phyto suggested I try their Phytopolléine, which I use and already adore, in conjunction with their Phytophanere vitamins. My hair already grows fast, but I am hoping for a cheek length bob by spring. Fingers crossed...

    And if you have any suggestions on things that helped you, please let me know. I am really, really impatient.

    photo by shutterstock

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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Phyto Transforms My Hair

    I recently had the pleasure of meeting Kristin Culan, the resident Phyto expert at the Ted Gibson Salon in Chevy Chase, MD. From the first time Kristin was able to check out my visibly dry hair, she had a plan to help transform my over-processed locks into glistening, healthy hair.

    To start off my hair transformation, I started with an intensive Phyto treatment at the salon. Kristin treated my scalp with Phytopolleine, an essential oil mixture that stimulate the hair bulb, preserve a healthy scalp and help boost keratin production. Then she added a mixture of Phyto Huile de Ales and PhytoSesame Conditioner to my hair and placed me under a hair steamer for about 25 minutes. Afterwards, my hair was silky smooth and softer than it had been in some time.

    Kristin admittedly said, "It will really take about 1 month for the products to make a real difference. Sure, your hair will feel different on the surface, but to really make a difference where the health of your scalp is concerned or how your hair behaves, it will take a few weeks to make a dramatic change." So, to get the real benefits, she sent me home with enough sample products to last for one month.To revamp my hair, which is colored at home every 3-4 weeks, it would take a few products to address all of the damage I do to my very short hair. Kristin prescribed a weekly home scalp and huile treatment to be left on overnight. She also suggested a weekly treatment shampoo and conditioner as well as an every-other day shampoo and conditioner. I'd by lying if I said it wasn't a lot of keep track of. However, Kristin had thoughtfully given me a schedule to follow, which made it much easier.

    Here are some things you should know (and my Mom in Law will yell at me if I don't disclose the following):
    The essential oils in the scalp treatment are strongly scented. While it wasn't a scent I would have chosen, I got over it based on the results I saw after a week. I don't think it's bad, it's just strong.

    The huile makes your hair soft like butter. The transformation after using this is pretty impressive.

    None of these treatments are particularly recession friendly. That said, if you waste money on trying product after product that doesn't work, you are wasting time and money, so you should take that into consideration. All of the products mentioned are priced in the $30-50 range.

    It's been one month since my initial treatment at the Ted Gibson Salon. The verdict? My hair in incredibly soft. It is shines similarly to glass, with no additional product. My scalp is not dry and itchy, like the rest of me. And I would swear my hair has grown much faster in the last 30 days than it did previously, which I attribute to the weekly scalp treatments.

    Here are the details on my full regimen:
    Weekly Treatment: Overnight treatment of Phytopolleine and Huile de Ales.

    Weekly Shampoo and Conditioner: I used Phytonectar Shampoo andPhytokarite Masque. Phytonectar uses revitalizing soy extracts to help hydrate very dry hair. Phytokarite inlcudes vitamin E and hydrolyzed keratin to rebuild the hair protect it from outside stressors. Phytonectar uses revitalizing soy extracts to help hydrate very dry hair.

    Every Other Day Shampoo and Conditioner: I used the Phytojoba Shampoo and Intense Hydrating Hair Masque. The Phytojoba shampoo helps preserve the hairs integrity, while leaving it velvety soft and supple. The conditioner helps to nourish and protect the hair, while helping it retain it's natural moisture.

    To kick off your Phyto treatment, call the Ted Gibson Salon closest to you and schedule your treatment. You will thank me later!

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Monday, October 19, 2009

Sephora Friends and Family Starts Today! What is on your list?

    A makeup lover's favorite sale begins today (October 19) and runs through November 2 at Sephora online. You can save 20% off almost anything by using check out code FF2009.

    While I really want to pick up a Clarisonic Facial Brush and a Temptu airbrushing kit, instead I will be making the most of the discount and stocking up on what I use all of the time (and a few things I am dying to try out). Here is what is on my list:


    (Metro Chic)

    Sephora by OPI nail polish comes in tons of gorgeous, long-wearing colors. The three I am planning on picking up are Metro Chic, Don't Go There and Absinthe Makes the Heart. The first two are recommendations from Jordan, a Karma Dogs volunteer, who always looks great. I especially covet the Metro Chic color she had on at a recent Karma Dogs event!


    Dior Skinflash Radiance Booster Pen is an amazing eye concealer for me. I can't suggest that everyone else run out and get this unless you look like me - pale with slight dark circles. For me, it just brightens up my under eye area. This isn't going to conceal much, but it makes the area under my eyes look hydrated, bright and refreshed.

    Buxom Babes About Town is a lip stick and lip polish collection from Bare Escentuals. I love these glosses and like the lip sticks. The best part is that broken up, these will make fantastic stocking stuffers. I may have to get one for me and one to give out.

    Phytojoba Intense Hydrating Hair Mask is a very intensive deep conditioner for dry hair. My hair has recently finished it's month long Phyto-reconstruction (details to come) and I can't live without this conditioner. My hair is smoother, shinier and healthier than it has been in ages thanks to my intensive phyto plan. This conditioner is a huge part of that. It's pricey, but it's worth it.

    Stila Holiday Smudge Pot Collection contains four mini pots of delicious, long wearing, vibrant color. I recently picked this up from Stila and love it so much, I am getting another to break up into mini-gifts for friends. Plus, this kit comes with kitten, which is a glorious shiny golden beige that has been recently added to my "must have at all times" collection. I love creating an eye look using whatever colored eye shadow fits my mood and patting a tiny touch of kitten on top of the eye shadow. It smokes it out, adds a little sheen and loads of glam to any eye look.

    Kate Somerville ExfoliKate is an exfoliator that several of my coworkers swear by. This pricey exfoliant leaves their skin looking amazing and I am, quite honestly, jealous. This exfoliator is not for the weak. You start out by only leaving it on the skin for SECONDS. I don't think beauty should hurt, but I am ok with tingling for better looking skin.

    Don't forget to use the check out codeFF2009 and if you spend more than $50, you'll get free shipping! That's my haul. What's yours?

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