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Holland & Barrett advent calendar opening thread

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OchonAgusOchonOh · 30/11/2024 10:50

This is the thread for daily opening of the H&B advent calendar. As with all the threads, the only firm rule is not discussing a drawer's contents before the day. The usual timeline is no spoilers before 7am but we can agree a different time if people want to.

Let the games begin!!!!

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CountryCob · 30/11/2024 11:12

Hello, looking forward to opening the advent on Sunday, thanks for opening the thread

CordeliaNaismithVorkosigan · 30/11/2024 13:34

Checking in! I have H&B as my only beauty one this year.

percypigss · 30/11/2024 13:44

Looking forward to opening, thanks for the thread.

Roundaboot · 30/11/2024 13:59

Checking in before tomorrow! Thanks for starting the thread

bigTillyMint · 30/11/2024 14:30

I’m looking forwards to tomorrow - can’t remember the contents now!

ChannelLightVessel · 30/11/2024 14:31

Thanks for starting the thread @OchonAgusOchonOh

narniabusiness · 30/11/2024 17:23

Thanks for the thread. I’m all excited for tomorrow.

narniabusiness · 01/12/2024 08:25

Shall I start the morning’s chat? I’ll post a photo too as sometimes people who haven’t got the calendar like to read these threads ( I’ll be off to read about Liberty etc in a mo).
it’s a scalp massager today. From the instructions it seems you use it while shampooing your hair. I would never have thought of buying one but I thought that about the wet brush from a couple of years ago and I loved that. Looking forward to giving this a try.

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CordeliaNaismithVorkosigan · 01/12/2024 08:35

Not a very exciting start, I thought - I have one of these already and it does nothing for me.

iridescentsnowflake · 01/12/2024 08:54

Joining as I have this calendar. I agree that it’s not a very exciting start. It’s something that I might use once or twice and then forget about.

Roundaboot · 01/12/2024 09:11

I've also already got one of these, which I do use and actually quite like. I'll probably pass this one onto DS who has been having scalp issues.
Not a bad start!

OchonAgusOchonOh · 01/12/2024 09:32

I'm very pleased with this. I have a little bit of psoriasis on me scalp so I figure it will help with that.

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percypigss · 01/12/2024 10:38

I have one of these and do use it regularly, also have a spare from a beauty box.
Will pass this onto a friend, but it's something I would have used.

ChannelLightVessel · 01/12/2024 13:57

I’ve given it a go, and it felt nice, but I’m not a 100% sure I’ll remember to use it when I’m in a rush on weekday mornings.

OchonAgusOchonOh · 01/12/2024 13:59

Do you use it when shampooing hair or on dry hair?

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SheSawSeaShore · 01/12/2024 14:12

Hello! I’ve been enjoying the advent calendar build up threads and bought H&B and M&S. I tried the massager in the bath today, I used it with shampoo @OchonAgusOchonOh. I liked it, it felt nice on my scalp and quite relaxing. A good start for me!

OchonAgusOchonOh · 01/12/2024 14:17

I've put it in the shower in anticipation of tomorrow's shower.

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ChannelLightVessel · 01/12/2024 14:22

I used it in the shower with shampoo as well.

bigTillyMint · 01/12/2024 14:40

I think I got one a few years ago in an advent calendar and it got chucked out - maybe I’ll pass this one on!

mumonthehill · 01/12/2024 14:42

I also was a bit mehh when i saw this. I hope it gets slightly more exciting!

bigTillyMint · 02/12/2024 07:04

Well this is useful and I’m interested to try it!

CordeliaNaismithVorkosigan · 02/12/2024 07:16

I’m definitely willing to give today’s a go. I have one of the Salt of the Earth mineral stick deodorants, and it’s not bad but a slight faff - the spray might be easier. And DD might use it if it doesn’t suit me.

Roundaboot · 02/12/2024 07:24

I've used the Salt of the Earth stick before too and it did work for me but I agree it's a bit of a faff and I also like something fragranced so normally use Wild now but I'm interested to see how this compares. And I love lavender!

ChannelLightVessel · 02/12/2024 07:53

It says it’s refillable: do they do the refill at H&B?

OchonAgusOchonOh · 02/12/2024 08:27

I'm currently using the roll-on version of this and really like it. I general prefer roll-on to spray deodorant but am happy with this.

Edited: I missed the refillable bit (my old eyes just about made out the brand). I wonder how that works?

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