You wish someone would call you thick headed. Shedding sisters, rejoice!

One company, Fibond, says that it has a treatment to make your thinning head of hair look fuller in just 30 seconds.

Fibond (retail value: $29.95), is a powder-like substance made from plant resinous fiber and a Keratin derivative resembling real hair.

“Hold the bottle upside down over your thinning area and shake…a full head of hair in 30 seconds,” the company says. Fibond is charged with static electricity so it clings to the hair on the thinning areas of your head.

The product comes in 6 shades (black, brown, light brown, dark brown, medium brown and blonde). It stays on until you shower but “won’t come off in rain, wind or perspiration,” according to the manufacturer. “It’s completely undetectable even if someone is just inches from your hair.”

The company claims it works on both men and women, and to prove it sent a bottle for FOF Founder, Geri Brin, to test.

Geri’s before (left) and after (right).

Fibond Founder Joe’s before (left) and after (right).

“It’s easy to be skeptical about a product that claims it will make your thinning hair look thicker,” Geri said. “As far as I was concerned, a real (hair) piece was the only thing that would fill in my ‘balding’ spot, which is exactly why I have one. But when I had my piece removed last week for refurbishing, I asked my friend, Elline, to shake Fibond on my thinning mane. It did just what the bottle said it would: The scalp at the front and crown of my head no longer showed. I didn’t look like I could do a hair commercial, but I wouldn’t be reticent to go out in public once the Fibond was applied. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone whose hair has a low to moderate degree of thinning.”

It worked for Geri and Joe but will Fibond–max out your mane? 10 FOFs will test it!

Enter to win by answering in the comments below: What changes have you noticed to your hair after turning 50 and why would you like to try Fibond?

Ten FOFs will test. (See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes February 13th, 2013 at midnight E.S.T. Contest limited to residents of the continental U.S.

Cassis Ultra Replenishing Cream (retail value: $85) by Naturopathica, a skincare line sold primarily in spas, is formulated with black currant oil. The ingredient is “known to soothe and improve skin resilience,” according to the company. It also contains hyaluronic acid, an ingredient widely used in anti-agers and known for its ability to help skin retain moisture. According to Naturopatica’s website, just apply a “pea-sized amount” to your face morning and night, “to improve elasticity and promote vibrant looking skin.”

We want to know: Is this cream raisin’ skin standards or simply sour grapes?

10 FOFs will test it.

Ten FOFs will test. (See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes February 6th, 2013 at midnight E.S.T. Contest limited to residents of the continental U.S.

Lifeline Skincare products will cost you. Take for instance, their Recovery Night Moisture Serum which retails at $190 per ounce! Ouch! But here’s why: The product is made from non-embryonic human stem cells.

You are probably familiar with the term “stem cells” from last decade’s political controversy over the destruction of embryonic stem cells for use in cloning and other scientific developments. However, the human stem cells that Lifeline uses are non-embryonic (from non-fertilized eggs) so you don’t have to worry that a viable human embryo was destroyed or harmed.

Stem cells, whether embryonic or non-embryonic, are at the forefront of science, and now beauty, because of their ability to divide and self-renew to produce more cells. Many companies say that for this reason, stem cells are the miracle ingredient in their beauty products–repairing wrinkles and age damage in skin.

In some cases its a marketing gimmick and beauty companies are capitalizing over confusion about the term “stem cells.” Some simply use plant (not human) stem cells in their beauty products. Others use extracts from a human stem cell secreted into something called “conditioned media” a nutrient-soup solution in a petri dish.

However, reps at Lifeline claim that they have found a way to capture actual human stem cells and add them to their serums and creams. According to reps at the company, they use a method called “lysis,” essentially splitting open and releasing the bio-available growth factors, peptides and proteins of the cell.

7 FOFs will put Lifeline’s Recovery Night Moisture Serum to the test. “Apply 2-3 pumps…before bedtime,” says the company website. Lifeline products “can rejuvenate your skin by actually helping to build new skin cells.” Sounds like a beauty breakthrough, but does it actually work?

Seven FOFs will win. (See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes January 31st, 2012 at midnight E.S.T. Contest limited to residents of the continental U.S.

If you’ve been to a chiropractor, then you’ve probably sung the praises of these alternative healers more than once…but, they will cost you! Chiropractors can charge upwards of $100 per session.

That’s why chiropractor, Dr. Michael Ho, created his Decompression Belt (retail value: $159.96), originally intended as a way for his celebrity and athlete clients to relieve backaches when they were traveling and unable to make appointments. Dr. Ho eventually started receiving inquiries from non-patients who wanted to purchase a belt. Three years ago, Dr. Ho introduced it for sale on his website, an ecommerce site featuring pain relief and weight loss aids. Read this interview with Vincent Ho, son of Dr. Ho and president of DR-HO (Dr. Ho’s product line), then enter by leaving a comment, below, for a chance to test one!

Why might FOFs experience back pain as they age?
A lot of people have the misconception that they got back pain out of the blue. But the fact is, in the fifty years leading up to back pain there was bad posture, repetitive strain such as driving or sitting at a computer, overuse of their body–these things have caused their body to slowly break down. That day they feel pain–it’s just so to speak the straw that broke the camel’s back.

What led Dr. Ho to create his decompression belt?
A lot of people with back pain will go get treatment, feel a little better, but it never lasts. The pain comes back. They might see a specialist three times a week and thats a lot in terms of time and money. On the days they are not being treated, the body regresses, which is why a lot of people get frustrated. When my father would treat his patients, he would send them home with this belt or another device. This way on the days they didn’t have an appointment, they would treat themselves at home, and progress would constantly be made. Beyond his patients, people became interested in buying the devices knowing it would save them time and money. They’d be able to see their doctor less frequently.

So, could the belt be a substitute to going to a doctor or chiropractor?
It’s complimentary. It’s not replace them. The doctor or chiros that are confident in their practice and really want the best for their patients have no problem using or selling the products because at the end of the day it’s the best for the patient.

Why is the belt a good way to alleviate back pain? How does it work?
We want to treat the root cause of the pain–why you have the pain in the first place, not just the symptom. As we get older, the discs between the bones in our compress, sort of like how brake pads in a car, wear down. Bone on bone, which happens when the discs wear down, causes pressure. The decompression belt stretches the back to it’s normal length. You strap the belt on and pump it up. It gets taller, pulling the back up, stretching the muscles. This puts less pressure on the back.

How long do you need to use it before it alleviates pain? How frequently should you use it?
Within the first twenty minutes you will notice pain relief. For long term pain relief you’ll need to wear it for approximately three to four weeks. The key is to wear it every day. After wearing the product for four to six weeks you can go years without pain.

Are there are other products on the market like this for back pain?
There are so many products that can offer someone a quick fix at a much cheaper price but nothing is going to fix the problem long-term, like this.

Can you wear it with clothes?
Yes, absolutely.

What conditions can it treat?
Pinched nerves or degenerative discs, herniated disc, bulging discs and sciatic pain.

What can’t it treat?
It doesn’t help as much for scoliosis, a condition where the back is in an S shape. If the back is not straight, it’s more difficult to stretch. The belt would give someone with scoliosis more support and comfort but not necessarily fix it, because scoliosis is incurable.

Where are they sold?
Doctors offices nationwide and online at the DR-HO website.

Does medicare cover it?
Yes!

Will Dr. Ho’s Decompression Belt put the squeeze on your back pain? 5 FOFs will test it.

For a chance to win, leave a comment below.

Five FOFs will win. (See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes January 23rd, 2013 at midnight E.S.T. Contest limited to residents of the continental U.S.

La Vie Celeste’s Extra Rich Day and Night Restorative Face Cream (retail value: $74.99) “leaves skin feeling soft, dewy and toned,” according to the company. The cream contains a concentration of rare Swiss Apple Stem Cell which “may help fight visible signs of aging,” as well as the antioxidant, ChroNOlin, “proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in as little as 28 days.”

Will this face cream with Swiss apple prove fruitful? 7 FOFs will test it.

Seven FOFs will win. (See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes January 16th, 2013 at midnight E.S.T. Contest limited to residents of the continental U.S.

Want “model” hands? “Diva of Digits” Ellen Sirot’s Hand Perfection System (retail value: $24.99) might just turn back your hands of time.

Ellen’s own digits have appeared in countless ads–you may have seen them holding a Diet Coke or applying Cover Girl makeup. But, as she reached her 40s, and her hands showed signs of age, she began searching for an anti-aging hand care line, and came up…empty-handed.

So, she created her own–Ellen Sirot’s Hand Perfection System (retail value: $24.99) which includes a day cream and a night cream.

The products are formulated with peptides, shea butter, hyaluronic acid and vitamins A, B and C among other ingredients known for their age-fighting and moisturizing properties.

Its makers promise “significant results in just 5 days,” including “reduced appearance of crepey skin, blotchiness, fine lines and wrinkles.”

Is this hands down the best anti-aging treatment?

10 FOFs will test it.

One FOF will win. (See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes January 9th, 2012 at midnight E.S.T. Contest limited to residents of the continental U.S.

Slathering oil on your face may be counterintuitive but facial beauty oils have become a quick growing category–with many companies claiming that pure oil from nuts, flowers and fruit can work wonders on your skin. One of these, Marula oil, marketed and sold by Marula-The Leakey Collection, is extracted from the nuts of the marula tree, indigenous to South Africa.

The oil is superior to grapeseed and argan oils because it has higher levels of antioxidants and omega-9 acid, according to its manufacturers. They go on to say that an independent study found Marula oil to be 16% more powerful than Argan oil at fighting free radicals.

“This oil leaves skin soft and supple with increased elasticity and firmness for healthy, beautiful and age defying radiance,” according to the company’s website.

Is this snake oil or miracle oil? 7 FOFs will test it and report back.

One FOF will win. (See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes December 26th, 2012 at midnight E.S.T. Contest limited to residents of the continental U.S.

Dry hair is an FOFact of life, right? One company says it doesn’t have to be. The reps at Healthy Hair Plus claim they have a product that will keep your hair hydrated.

sfree® MOISTURE Shampoo from Healthy Hair Plus, “provides amazing light moisture,” they claim. Plus, it’s sulfate free.

Sulfates allow the water and shampoo to penetrate through your hair, but also can dry it out and cause scalp and skin irritation.

Instead of sulfates, sfree® MOISTURE Shampoo is made with natural botanicals and scented with citrus extracts.

In addition to replenishing thirsty tresses, the company claims its shampoo “provides stunning body,” “increases styling control,” and “helps repair breakage, splitting and frizz.”

Will this moisture shampoo tame (and replenish) your mane?

7 FOFs will try it. Leave a comment below for a chance to win.

P.S. Want to be guaranteed a product to test? Join the FOF Beauty Club now!

One FOF will win. (See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes December 19th, 2012 at midnight E.S.T. Contest limited to residents of the continental U.S.

Resvology claims its Age Corrective Wrinkle Treatment (retail value: $89) will “interrupt your skin’s aging process.” The product’s secret ingredient is the 4-AR molecule, made of resveratryl acetate, a chemical compound which “works directly with your genes to keep skin acting younger and preventing skin cells from getting older,” according to company reps.

In the company’s own study, 85% of women who used the Age Corrective Wrinkle Treatment reported that their skin was “brighter with a significantly smoother” during the 28-day trial.

Will this treatment turn back the clock on your skin? 7 FOFs will test.

(See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes December 12, 2012 at midnight E.S.T. Contest limited to continental U.S. residents only.

Primavera Revitalizing Serum (retail value: $80) is made from “the best of nature,” according to its manufacturer. This includes rose oil which “helps reduce broken capillaries and promotes cell renewal,” white tea and pomegranate seed oil “to help fight free radical damage,” rose water to “cleanse, balance, tone and restore suppleness” and licorice extract, to “calm and soothe sensitive skin.”

Just “apply 2-3 drops to face, neck and décolleté…every morning and night,” according to the company. “After 4 weeks, you should start seeing results.”

More than a third of participants in Primavera’s own clinical study reported an improvement of “skin hydration” in 28 days.

Naturally, this sounds promising…but, we want you to try it. 10 FOFs will test.

(See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes December 5, 2012 at midnight E.S.T. Contest limited to continental U.S. residents only.