34 September 19 - 25, 2024 dallasobserver.com DALLAS OBSERVER CONTENTS | READERS’ PICKS | SHOPPING & SERVICES | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | FOOD & DRINK | SPORTS & RECREATION Best Delta-9 Syrup Wyatt Purp You won’t want to sleep on this delta-9 syrup, but you might want to sleep after you’ve taken some. Packed with 150 milligrams of hemp-derived delta-9 THC, a sip of this stuff will smoothen your day in a heartbeat. The syrup comes in several flavors, including fruit punch, lemonade, blue raspberry and strawberry. Each 60-milliliter bottle of serum comes with just over 10 servings, and every dose should hit you in a matter of minutes. Try a teaspoon or tablespoon to start off, then venture into higher doses. We enjoy taking the whole bottle ourselves. You can find Wyatt Purp delta-9 syrup online and in shops across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. wyattpurp.com Best Place to Buy Smoking Accessories PPV PPV carries all your smoking needs and more from pipes to papes and vapes (hence the name). PPV has been in business in Dallas for about 23 years. If you’re looking for a new piece of glass to smoke your stash out of, look no further than PPV. The shop once carried only merchandise, glass and other smoking accessories, but it has changed a bit over the years. It now stocks kratom, THC edibles and vaporizers. So, next time you drop and break your piece, visit PPV. 13410 Preston Road 972-387-2420, pipespapesandvapes.com Best Medical Marijuana Company Texas Original This might be news to you, but the Lone Star State does in fact have a medical marijuana program. Sure, the program is heavily restricted, limited to low- THC edibles, but, hey, we’ve got one. Texas Original is one of three marijuana businesses in the state licensed to participate in the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP). You have to have a qualifying condition to participate in TCUP. If you do, you’ll want to take a gander at Texas Original’s offerings. They’ve got THC beverages, tinctures, gummies and chocolates to choose from with varying levels of THC. With several pickup spots in North Texas, if you’ve got a prescription, you might want to just go ahead and bring it to Texas Original. They’ll fix you right up. texasoriginal.com Best Curly Hair Specialist Talya Cooper, PureSana Salon Curly hair is a science that Talya Cooper has mastered. Cooper, who goes by Talya Jade on socials, is a wizard when it comes to curly hair. She understands on an intimate level the complexities involving curly hair such as curl type, porosity, density and texture. It was her own personal struggle to find someone who could cut her curly hair that pushed her to pursue a specialization in coils. Her passion is evident in her work. Juicy, voluminous curls are a guarantee when you sit in her chair. Education is a bonus. Along with a curly cut, Cooper guides clients through care, maintenance, styling and diffusing methods, ensuring they have all the insight they need to keep their curls looking their best. 1241 E. State Highway 114, Suite 140, Southlake 817-421-3388, puresanasalon.com Best Nail Technician Priscilla Ayala, Polished by Priscilla Nails are a luxury that Priscilla Ayala, owner of Polished by Priscilla, doesn’t take lightly. A Polished by Priscilla nail set is the epitome of quality. Over the last four years, Ayala has crafted her diligent technique for the perfect set of nails. The home-based nail technician is meticulous with application, shape and filling. Ayala applies acrylic to create a smooth seamless layer that is a client’s preferred thickness, length and shape. Her inviting demeanor welcomes clients to voice their preferences and concerns, but that’s not usually warranted. Ayala is keen on detail Mike Brooks Wyatt Purp // BEST DELTA-9 SYRUP