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Original Swinky

Original Swinky

1.0(1 review)
0.8 mi

Why is it stall holders in any capacity in a shopping centre are like flies on a hot day; they…read moresense your irritation and buzz on regardless, getting all in your face, and thus sending you off balance and overcome with the urge to swat the living life out of the little bleeders. Flies and stall holder staff. One and the same in many respects. I understand it to be part of the job description to attract as much business as you can, but flippin heck, they just jump out of nowhere, and as I am a huge fan of personal space with a slightly nervous disposition, we didn't get on well together me and perky-in-your-face person. Doubling back on myself later on I managed to avoid ole perky and slowed down to actually see what she was trying to sell me. Ever heard of a Swinky? I've seen them before on naffo shopping channels, but I've never quite understood the fascination, nor do I now. Essentially a Swinky is two teeth combs attached together by five strands of elastic on each comb attaching itself to the other comb at a jaunty diagonal angle, and the elastics are decorated with multi coloured beads, that in some cases match the colour of the combs, and you use this apparatus as a way of styling your hair. So...what price do you expect to pay for two plastic combs, 10 strands of elastic and a selection of plastic beads? £10. What? Despite being overpriced for what they are, they feel poor and look ruddy awful. I saw one of the women trying to demonstrate on a child who looked like she was not impressed and having her cheeks involuntarily raised for her by the Swinky and her new higher hair line. Not impressed at all. What's wrong with a good old fashioned bobble, less fiddly and much cheaper, either that or a nice clip.

Bodycare

Bodycare

3.3(9 reviews)
3.2 miShopping Quarter, City Centre
£

My first experience of Bodycare was in Wakefield, field of the dead, and so it didn't put a…read morepositive swing on the place really. Bracing myself I popped into the Leeds branch hoping for a more pleasant experience and that, thankfully, came true. Avoiding the peak hours - which are pretty tough - I popped in to grab a bargain on my hair products and shower gels, which I did, but in fact ended up spending more than I planned on account of all their notorious deals. Crafty Bodycare. Naughty Bodycare. It was all part of their devious plan. I'm not certain that they are cheaper than Wilkos, but then, I haven't been so bothered that I have found out. They certainly have a huge range of choice, from the more typically expensive to the very cheap, and so you'll be certain to find what you need. Essentially they are cool if you are nearby and need shampoo - but watch yourself, there are deals there that are set to trap you!

If, like me, you resent paying anything more than a quid for shampoo yet don't want hair like Stig…read moreof the Dump every morning, Bodycare is a great place to come to pick up name brand toiletries at bargain-basement prices. There's buy one free on lots of stuff, and as well as recognisable mid-range brands they stock a lot of posher stuff too, including Aussie hair products and Lush-style bath bombs. A good place to come for presents, they have lots of boxed sets at Christmas and brand name perfumes at about £10 cheaper than they are in Boots. Just be prepared to queue - this place gets manic at the weekends.

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