Thursday 28 July 2011

Summer weather can dehydrate and damage your hair. I think we all know what its like to struggle to get acomb through our hair after washing. Hair oils are huge at the moment and the original and best one has to be morroccan oil. There is now a full range of products including the original oil, conditioning masks, blowdry cremes, a glimmer shine spray (which is the best thing ever) and now also a mouse and hairspray. The oil is absorbed instantly into the hair giving shine and conditioning the hair without leaving a residue or buildup, there is alos now a lighter version for bleach blonde or very fine hair. its retails at around £30 for the 100ml bottle or £12.95 for a 30ml bottle, which isn';t cheap but you only need a small amount so it will last. My other favourite hair oil is from the Joico K-Pak range, called restorative styling oil. The whole K-pak range are amazing there is a full range of shampoos, conditioners, styling and even colours all of which are salon exclusive. Both are leave in treatment meaning you apply a small amount through damp hair before styling.

Dermalogica Facial


I had a dermalogica facial the other day and I must say it was the best facial I have ever had! They can cost up to £60 in a salon but I have found a home based therapist that charges just £30 as she doesn't have the overheads that a salon would have. Its not only great for your skin but also so relaxing! My therapist recommends having a facial every 4 weeks to keep your skin in it's best possible condition. There are also retail products that you can buy to keep your skin feeling just as great inbetween treatments.

Monday 4 July 2011

New hair, yet again!

This is a picture of me taken this weekend at a family wedding, as you can see I'm back to bright blonde yet again, with a really dark brown under my new blunt fringe. My hair hasn't actually grown that much I had 2 Balmain hair makeup complete extensions in! they looked really natural. To get this look first section off the top half of your hair, starting at the front back brush your roots working back towards the crown. Gently smooth the hair back and pin into place, clip the extensions into place with just enough hair left above to hide the top of the wefts, then curl this free hair with straighteners for a soft curl. (There is no need to curl the underneath of your hair as it is hidden under the extension.) Hope that all makes sense! It's a great look and it really doesn't take long to do.

Sunday 3 July 2011

Trendy nail wraps

I love my trendy nails, as I work in a hair & beauty salon I get mine done in the salon but you can buy nail wraps yourself & have a go. On my toes I wear them for about 4 weeks, on my fingernails they last about 5 days. I get so many comments on them and they do stay looking as good as when they are first applied, unlike a polish which can chip. To apply you just choose the wrap that will fit the nail, cut in half, heat the back with a hairdryer & carefully stretch over the nail for a perfect fit. The wraps cost around £6 per pack, or in the salon where I work the beautician charges £15 for hands or feet or £25 for both, think most salons will charge a similar amount. The next thing I want to try is 3d acrylic nail art, Ive found a mobile nail technician, cant wait to see what she can do!