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Romance is in the air as Valentine’s Day is only 10 days away, the night of the year for you to look your very best for your partner! With your new lingerie and outfit in tow, it is only necessary to get your hair, make-up and skin perfect.

Plan your hairstyle in advance, as you may not need to wash it. If you are planning an up-do, many hairstyles work best with not freshly washed hair- don’t be scared of a tiny bit of grease! If you are using rollers, place them in before your make-up as they take about 2 hours to take full effect depending on your hair type. Whilst pampering the night before, why not take your time to give your hair a good treatment too, such as a hair mask. I love Moroccan Oil’s Intense Hydrating Mask, it leaves your hair feeling luxuriously soft like satin.

Preparation is key in order to let your skin be it’s best for date night, shave and buffer the night before in order to get super smooth legs. Doing it the night before enables your skin to replenish overnight, adding a light moisturiser whilst getting ready, making it extra smooth for a cosy night in. Plucking and shaping your eyebrows should also be done the night before to avoid any red blotchiness on the night, glowing under candle light.

A facial the night before will cleanse your skin, hydrating it and leaving it refreshed and glowing. Moisturise after this as it will leave your skin feeling silky and smooth. Apply moisturiser before any make- up and leave it to dry in order to form a barrier against all the layers of face make-up you are about to apply.

Don’t forget your nails! It is a busy night before Valentine’s Day and for some girls, nails always go forgotten about! Apply a coat while letting your hair mask work, staying productive on this long preparation process, or if you have time and the money, treat yourself to false nails or shellac which creates a gleaming shine and the affect of false nails without the hassle if they break.

Choosing the right make-up is a big decision if this is your first date. Don’t be too over powering, let your natural beauty shine through. Either enhance your eyes with a smoky defined eye shadow- not too heavy, with a natural looking lip, or a brightly coloured lip with natural glowing eyes.

Enjoy your night ladies!

Xoxo

Can you believe it’s a new year already? 2013 seemed to have gone by so quickly and it’s that time of the year again when we all make resolutions.

It’s a new year, which means a time for a new you. So why not try some New Year hair resolutions…breaking bad habits is hard to do, but with my help, this is your chance to turn good intentions into great results and avoid hair freak out for a whole year. Win, win situation!

January

I will detox

Detox your hair?! I hear you ask, yes, exactly that. You need to cleanse your scalp from product residue build up over the last few weeks or months or even years.

So, how do you detox your hair? You can make several DIY hair masks at home with natural products like honey and vinegar. During the detox stage your hair will be very dry and tangly but I promise in the long run, it will be worth it.

A long-term solution for product build up is to shampoo your hair twice. The first shampoo won't lather as it's removing product build up. The second will lather and be able to do it's job!

February

I will be more organised

Promise yourself that you will book your next appointment before you leave the salon to keep to the 6-8 week cycle. A lot of us don’t trim our hair regularly enough, which causes us to have spilt ends and dry, dull hair. Make sure you have regular trims.

March

I will NOT use straighteners

Heat can damage your hair and seriously dry it out, especially those of use who like to straighten our hair at every chance we can! This month product your hair with heat protected products and give your hair some time off heat! Your hair will thank you for it.

April

I will not fade away

Got coloured hair? Give hair a coat of armor with anti-dulling treatment or a fresh new splash of colour.

May

I will shine on!

Use a brightening hair mask to give your hair a new shine and look. Also try using a crystal hair spray or serum to give your hair that extra glow.

June

I will be strong

Protect and re-strengthen your locks. Gives your hair a dose of what it needs, exactly when it needs it. Use vitamin rich products, which are gentle enough to be used each time you wash your hair.

July

I will build body

Keep limp locks at bay and this month build volume. Use volumised products like hair spray, powder and lifting spray on your hair. For volume you can also blow-dry your hair upside down or backcomb for instant results.

August

I will brighten up

Keep your colours bright with Vitamin Shampoo and Conditioner. These lock in colour for longer and keep that hair sleek, shiny and chic.

September

I will go curly

Beach waves and curls look natural and are so early to do. Use sea salt spray or curls enhance moose in your hair when wet. This look is effortlessly chic.

October

I will try something new!

Be more adventurous and work alongside your Stylist to create a new look! You only live once.

November

I will stay Frizz free

Nobody likes flyways or frizz, they are just unnecessary and quite frankly annoying. Use serum or products to say bye to frizz and take control.

December

I promise to LOVE my hair more!!