Showing posts with label hair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hair. Show all posts

Saturday, 8 March 2014

March/April 2014 Magazine Freebies

I always want to know what magazine freebies are available each month here in the UK, so here is the round-up for this month! 

ELLE (with Katie Holmes on the cover) - Percy and Reed's Wonder Balm (worth £18) 

GLAMOUR (with Lea Michelle on the cover) - ModelCo Make-up:

  • 4.2ml Fibre Lashxtend Mascara, RRP £16
  • 1.5g Illusion lip Liner with in-built sharpener, RRP £16
  • 1.2g Black Eyeliner with in-built sharpener, RRP £11
  • 4.2ml Shine Ultra Lip Gloss in Striptease or Berry Pink, RRP £12 each

MARIE CLAIRE Neal's Yard Remedies moisturising lip gloss (worth £9.50)

Wednesday, 22 January 2014

Dry Shampoos


I have had a long battle with my hair and how quickly it gets so greasy. When I was younger I use to wash it everyday, but since getting older (and a little wiser) plus highlighting it, I try not too wash it as much, especially as my hair is drier at the ends. This apparently is combination hair, the only shampoo I know off for this type is the Charles Worthington range. So in a frantic effort to cut down on time washing it and damage, I have tried a number of dry shampoos, of which I have listed below. I also have a fringe that gets oily quickly especially in the summer or after I apply facial moisturiser. 

Batiste (Smaller purses)
Great for everyday use, easy to purchase and cheap price. Light to medium application, have to brush through quite a bit beforehand to get rid of telltale white. Strong smell.

Beehive Tigi (Medium purses)
Have recently acquired this and very impressed with the vanilla smell. I couldn't decide between this and the lovely Tigi shine hairspray, but interestingly he advised that it some shine hairspray a have serum in them which can make the hair oilier. It's a lighter and less messy application with subtle results.
Pleasant smell and plenty in bottle. However messy to apply and takes ages to brush through which makes it cumbersome.

On the wish list (Megabucks purses)

I can't remember the name of this dry shampoo, but it was a red bottle with a built-in brush for easy application straight on roots. It was retailing at about £30.

If you think you might know what brand it was or have some tips on dry shampoo application etc please don't hesitate to leave a message below!

Thursday, 28 November 2013

Hair Products for Blondes/Coloured Hair

[HUGE purses]
Bumble & Bumble Color Minded Sulfate Free Shampoo & Conditioner
I got this as present and have been using it on the odd day as it is extremely expensive, in fact I would not spend this normally on a shampoo and conditioner. It doesn't have the amazing ocean inspired scent of the Surf Foam Wash shampoo, but the smell is sweet, floral and pleasant enough.
You can buy it here

[Medium purses]
Paul Mitchell Forever Blonde

My absolute favourite out of the three, the smell is amazing, I also love the smaller set so you can try them out without full commitment and the fresh smell lasts. I'm hankering after the new set for Christmas though!
You can buy it here

[Smaller purses]
John Frieda Sheer Blonde Colour Renew Shampoo & Conditioner


I feel that these are just as good as the other products, fresh fruity smell, slightly heavier in application and consistency, very good value for money as tubes are quite large so will last.
You can buy it here

Conclusion
Out of the three brands, if I had to choose my favourite, it would be the Paul Mitchell range. I think the Bumble & Bumble is way too expensive for what it is, also I expected the packaging to be a bit more robust, after a couple of applications the shampoo bottle has half collapsed! Shame these couldn't be packaged in glass bottles.

What's your favourite hair product? 

Saturday, 7 September 2013

COMPETITION GIVEAWAY!


COMPETITION GIVEAWAY! WOO!
I have a little collection of beauty products to giveaway to one lucky winner! All you have to do is Comment below this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz3j5rIJY-g and Subscribe to my channel at www.youtube.com/Moniker192. The winner will be chosen on the 30th September. Good luck!


COMPETITION BOX CONTAINS: Cowshed Slender Cow Extra Firming Body Butter 50ml, Pure Gold Collagen 50ml, Nick Chavez Beverly Hills Plump ‘n Thick 59ml, Inner Me Lustrous Locks Vitamin Complex 28 capsules, Clinique High Impact Mascara 3.5ml.

Monday, 19 August 2013

All About The Blogger – Getting To Know You

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