Be good Quote by Anita Renfroe
“The stinkiest hair products have got to be any sort of perm, and Nair. In fact, they smell remarkably similar. Do you think that Nair is just a souped-up version of a perm that makes your leg hair super-curl until it falls off? And can anything that smells that bad be good for you?”
About This Quote
Source Blog post: “Hair Product Smells” by Anita Renfroe, 2021
The writer humorously compares the unpleasant odor of certain hair products, questioning whether a strong smell indicates effectiveness or safety.
In simple terms: Bad smells don’t guarantee good results.
Key Takeaway
Question product claims based on scent.
Themes
beauty
consumer awareness
health
skepticism
humor
Mood
lighthearted
skeptical
informative
Type
humorous
consumer advice
When to use this quote
- shopping for hair care
- personal grooming
- product evaluation
- consumer education
Key Concepts
marketing
product safety
sensory perception
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you rely on smell when choosing products?
- What other factors should guide your purchase?
A Different Perspective
Scent alone is not a reliable indicator of product safety or efficacy.
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![“I wanted to look right. I remember a review - a very positive one - in The New York Times that said I was so good in the role [Earl Mills] that I "even managed to overcome a terrible red wig." I wanted to write her and tell her about the agony I'd gone through with the perm, but I thought better…” quote by Brent Spiner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/846/brent-spiner-2999_agony_i-wanted-to-look-right-i-remember-a-revi_1430582.jpg)
