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  • Dry hair…don’t care.

    I’m sure most of you can relate to the perils of dry hair. A few months ago, my hair took a battering thanks to my choice of hair colour (I’m looking at you, full head bleach), heated styling tools as well as a bit of down time on a beach in sunny Spain. Suddenly my once healthy, shiny hair was feeling completely dry and damaged and I knew I needed to switch up my haircare routine fast in order to salvage it.

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    Enter Kerastase. This well known brand, loved by the likes of Kate Moss, designs products that are prescriptive and results driven, and boy do they deliver. I opted for their Nutritive Magistral range which is ideal for, in Kerastase’s words; “severely dried out hair”. That’ll be for me then…

    Now the first thing you need to know about Kerastase is that it’s designed to be a complete haircare ‘system’ and all products work in harmony with each other. Although you’ll get results if you switch up one product in your routine for Kerastase, you’ll really see and feel a difference if you embrace the full Kerastase routine. Knowing this going in, I start my routine with Kerastase Bain Magistral, a deeply nourishing shampoo that softens the hair and makes it really shiny, smooth and soft to the touch. Next, I apply Fondant Magistral through the mid-lengths and ends. It’s a great daily, nourishing conditioner that just needs to be left on for 2-5 minutes. Once a week or whenever I felt that my hair needed a deeper conditioning treatment, I used Masque Magistral, which is an intense nourishing treatment designed especially to replenish moisture for very dry hair. The whole range is formulated with resin from the Benjoin Tree, which is able to recreate inner nutrition from within so while you get instant results with hair feeling softer and shinier, this haircare regime is working long-term to help the health of your hair.

    By far my favourite product from this range has to be the Crème Magistral Nutrition Balm. I applied this before blow-drying to towel dried hair. This leave-in balm not only protects hair from heat damage, it also leaves it shiny and smooth with an intensely nourished feel.

    Since I've started using the Kerastase’s Nutritive range the biggest difference I noticed is how much softer and shinier my hair is. Over time, the health of my hair has definitely continued to improve and now, it's fuller, much more manageable, and easier to style. Kerastase products are the best of both worlds; they provide a quick fix, but with continued use they keep working to drastically improve the health of your hair. They completely live up to the hype and I’m converted that’s for sure.

    To find out more about Kerastase and the view the full product range Click Here

    Let me know if you’ve tried any Kerastase products and what you think of the brand below

    xoxo

     

  • How to: Create the ‘Undone’ Volume Look

    Undone volume. It’s one of those styles that everyone lusts after, but so few feel confident they can achieve without the help of their stylist. It’s the celebrity go to look and as a result has become one of the most requested blow-dry looks ever. But trust me ladies, the beauty of this style is that it’s meant to look messy and scream ‘I just woke up like this’ (yeah right). With just a few hints and tips from a pro, you can achieve this look at home and have everyone thinking you’ve got one hell of a loyalty card at the salon.

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    Step 1: Root lift

    Apply a root lift spray, such as L’Oreal Professionnel Volumetry Anti-Gravity Volume Root Spray 125ml then, using your hairdryer without the nozzle, start to dry with your fingers, lifting the hair and directing the airflow into the root area.

    Step 2: Curl up

    Pop your hairdryer nozzle back on and grab a Moroccanoil Ceramic Barrel Brush (or similar) and direct the airflow from the roots to ends. Roll the hair around the brush back towards the heat, heating the hair as you roll. Now for the clever bit…ever wondered what that cold button on your dryer was for? Use it now to set the hair before unwrapping the hair, back-brushing lightly at the root and pinning into a barrel curl. That’s how the pro’s do it.

    Step 3: Pin curls

    Carry on section by section through your hair, remembering to take vertical sections and directing the heat away from the face. Repeat the previous step to complete the sides and back of the head, wrapping and pinning each section.

    Step 4: Get that lift

    Now you’ve reached the crown and the top start taking horizontal sections, elevating each section vertically and directing the nozzle into the root area for extra lift

    Step 5: Tease out

    Unpin each section and gently tease the hair at the root using a comb before spritzing with hairspray. I love Tigi Catwalk Session Series Finishing Hairspray. Shake the style out with your hands then use your fingers to dress it out to our desired finish.

    Simple right?! Give it a go and you’ll be amazed at the results.

    Xoxo

  • True Organics of Sweden

    To be a truly organic beauty brand you have to have something really special. So many brands have dabbled in organic product lines, but few have truly stuck to the brief. True Organics of Sweden are here to put organic beauty on the map and prove that chemical free doesn’t have to mean results free.

    True Organics of Sweden have a clear philosophy when it comes to their products; love your skin, love our planet. They source the best, certified organic and natural ingredients they can find, with the goal of creating natural skincare products that have as few ingredients in them as possible and still deliver amazing results.

    The way they see it, what you put on your skin will e
    ventually wind up in your bloodstream. When you use organic skin care you are working with natural ingredients that work harmoniously with the sophisticated natural systems of your skin. Well I’m sold.

    I guess you could say they stick to the concept of ‘less is more’ and you can truly see that when you scan their product portfolio. It’s home to just three products. That’s right, three. No doubt they’ll increase this as time goes on, but it’s great to see a brand taking the time to get things right and producing three outstanding products instead of rushing to get a full range up and running.true-organic-sweden

    So let’s get down to the nitty gritty; the products themselves. My personal favourite from their capsule collection is the All You Need Is Me Balm 50ml. Think Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream and you’ll get the concept here. This baby boasts just six ingredients and nothing more, but is a truly versatile product that can be used for just about anything. From chapped lips, dry cuticles and dry skin patches to split ends on your hair, this balm/ointment has them all covered. It’s a real multi-tasker and is a must for your handbag.

    There’s been a few mentions in the press for a while now about the adverse effects of aerosol deodorants and their link with cancer in women. So if you’re looking for an alternative that you can rest assured contains no nasties, you’re going to want to reach for Undercover Agent 50ml. This roll on deodorant is natural, safe and smells really fresh. It gives genuine, long-lasting protection without synthetic aluminium and alcohol. This stuff really works.

    Last but not least, it’s their Face It Serum 30ml. This is a real luxurious organic serum for radiant and glowing skin that is formulated with the finest blend of pure organic oils. It’s rich in antioxidants which helps promote cell renewal, stimulates new collagen production and improves skin tone, texture and pigmentation.  It is truly nourishing and revitalizing and best of all it’s perfect for any type of skin.

    If you try just one new product range this Autumn, make it True Organics of Sweden. They are a true champion of organic skincare and they create outstanding products that your skin will thank you for.

    Why not say Hej (Swedish for hi!) in the comments and let me know your thought’s on this new range.

    xoxo

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