I'm not sure when it started. I remember when I was a kid I had some of those, but suddenly they all just disappeared from shops. I tried to search them from everywhere, but with no results. Then I suddenly found some of them, and the collecting began.
I love their softness and taste on lips, and the fragrance is always delicious. I had all of the Coca-cola ones, but I disliked their taste (yeah, I am one of those weirdoes that hate the taste of Coca-cola, pepsi or anything like that). I actually have the cherry one somewhere too, but I think it is hiding in the pocket of my cardigan.
They don't really show much color on lips, just a little hint of color. But it is fine with me as I like to add them around the day - I sometime added some very colorful lipbalm without a mirror, and let's say it was a nice sight. I am not a crazy cat woman (yet), but I am turning into a crazy lipbalm woman, hahaha!
And here's some update about my hair. It has now more bubblegummish shade, and seems like I have to bleach the roots soon. I am thinking about purchasing some clip in extensions, if this color won't work in extensions I will color my hair purple or red, not sure yet which.