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Beauty - Make Your Own Hair Mask

3:36:00 pm

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 Since coming to Morocco I have run out of my favourite hair mask, Macadamia Deep Repair Masque,more unfortunate than running out is the fact that it is not available here.  I needed a solution quickly because after one of two weeks of not using my usual mask, I noticed the condition of my hair worsening.  I started researching ingredients that would be helpful for the health of my hair and I decided to make my own hair mask at home.  I wanted to share my experience as this is so cheap to make and you can see at the end of the post what I thought of the results.

Ingredients
1 Ripe Avocado (removed from skin)
1 Egg
10ml Argan Oil
10ml Olive Oil

I chose the ingredients very carefully as I knew I wanted my hair to be softer, shinier, stronger.  The avocado is deeply nourishing and helps to strengthen, soften and increase shine.  It also makes the mask a really cool colour naturally.
Eggs are well known for strengthening the hair and they were even used as shampoo back in the day, I just had to crack one of these into the mixture.
Olive Oil is a well known trick for softening and deeply conditioning the hair so adding a splash of this was a no brainier.  Make sure it's good quality olive oil though, the better the quality the better it will be for your hair.
Moroccan Argan Oil is one of huge most amazing things in the world, I buy mine from the local market for such a good price it's unbelievable.   Also I'd like to mention that the Argan oil I use is 100% pure not the 5% diluted rubbish taking over the beauty world, Moroccan Oil.  This made the hair mask a little but more luxurious with it's high vitamin E content.

All you need to do is mix all the ingredients extremely well together, I used my food processor to make sure there were no lumps and it's ready to use.  Then I applied this onto dry hair all over, concentrating on the ends of my hair, they are considerably drier than the rest of my hair and clipped my hair up so it was out of my face.  I have to admit the smell of this mask is not the best for me but then again I don't like eating avocados because of the smell, maybe next time I'll add some vanilla or something.

You can leave this on for as long as you like, the longer the better in my opinion.  I left this one on for about 4 hours but that was just because I was pottering about doing things, because of the highly moisturising ingredients one hour would be enough if you were in a hurry.
I rinsed of the mask and cleansed and conditioned my hair as normal and was quite shocked by the results, I didn't expect it to work so well.  I left my hair to dry naturally and I could immediately see how shiny the mask had made my hair and to touch the four hour injection of moisture was obvious.

I'm so happy with the results of this mask, especially as I can't get a hold of my favourite, Macadamia Deep Repair Masque, at the moment, I will be applying this mask once a week for the foreseeable future, although I am keen to experiment with other ingredients.

Do you have any great DIY beauty tips or tricks that I should know about, please leave them below in the comments, I'd love to try them out!

Haircare

Beauty - Neal & Wolf Hold & Shine Spray Review

12:40:00 pm

Hi Everyone!


Hairspray is an essential in my hair care routine, I know it isn't particularly good for your hair but in moderation it is great to create and hold styles in place.Until I discovered this product I had been using whatever aerosol hairspray that was on offer in Boots, normally Tresemme but since discovering this beauty I would find it hard to go back to any old aerosol hairspray.

The Neal & Wolf  hair care range is made up of ten must have products.  All made with only the best ingredients available, this is a range with years of experience behind it. It is simple, straightforward and speaks for itself.  I look forward to this range evolving and expanding.
Neal & Wolf - Hold & Shine Spray



The packaging for the whole Neal and Wolf range is just lovely.  It looks glamorous and luxurious even from the outside, I am proud to have this on my dressing table. No fancy packaging needed,  Neal and Wolf have let the products do the talking.  I love minimalistic pretty packaging.

The scent for the whole range has been created by the people behind some of the world's finest scents. This reminds me of  Givenchy Ange Ou Demon which at one point was my Mum's perfume of choice, so this to me is a scent of a thousand memories.  It is like perfume for your hair and is consistent throughout the whole range.  I always get compliments when wearing this, and often get asked what perfume Im wearing, I love the surprised look when I tell them its actually my hair spray.

The thing about hairspray that I really cant stand is when you see people with so much on their hair looks wet and smells so strongly of alcohol and with a flicker of a flame could go up in a second.  This hairspray does not give that look, you need so little product to keep an all day long hold that it would be impossible.  It gives the right amount of hold with a natural shine that makes your hair look so healthy.

I have been using this since January for up do's, straight styles, curly styles any style I have done with my hair I have used this to fix it in place and add a glossy shine.  Im looking forward to trying the Shine Spray and Harmony Intensive Conditioning Treatment so look out for future reviews on the range.

I also like that this is not an aerosol can as these are damaging to the environment, so good for your hair and good for the environment!

Lots of Love

Gemma
xxx



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Haircare

Beauty - Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment Review

11:13:00 am

Ohh hell where has this product been all my life, honestly I have never been so pleasantly surprised by a hyped up product before, I am a macadamia convert and proud.

I have used Moroccan oil, pure argan oil from Morocco and various high street alternatives but none of these have blown me away like this little bottle.  

Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment - Available Here - starting at £12.95/30ml

I only started using oils on my hair at the beginning of last year, just before I started blogging in fact,  when I started blogging I seen a massive buzz around oils and was really keen to try some new ones from brands I had never come across before.  I didn't try any of the Macadamia range until later last year and this is when I truly realised the benefits to my hair and my hair condition changed forever.

I apply this every single time I have washed my hair, its part of my routine now and I would never forget.  I have been using the same bottle since December and have just ran out, Thats 10ml every 3-4 months, such amazing value for money.  I towel dry and work through the ends and mid lengths of my hair and blow dry.
It now takes me half the time to blow dry my hair because of the amazing benefits of this oil.  The drying time is reduced due the water from your hair and the oil separating.  As the oil is absorbed by the hair it pushes the water trapped under the hair cuticle out allowing it to dry faster, the heat from the hair dryer enhances penetration further.  Less time with heat on your hair is never a bad thing.  Also
 because the oil is not thick or heavy it does not leave my hair greasy or clogged with and oily residue.  It smells gorgeous, not too strong but enough to notice.

Within the first week of using the Healing Oil Treatment I noticed a dramatic difference to the condition of my hair it was shinier, more manageable and had noticeably less split ends. I have found that my hair needs trims less regularly since adding this into my everyday hair care routine, which is making it easier to grow my hair.  I was an addict after the first week and have now been using this for around four months and it is just part of my life now. I really would panic if this ran out, I will always repurchase, and do not feel the need to find anything better, this is it for me.

Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment has changed my life and I cannot wait to try more from the range.

Lots of love

Gem

xxx


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Haircare

Beauty - Tangle Teezer Review

10:09:00 am

Just before I get into this review and latest installment of my hair care series I will tell you now this is a rave review and this product has changed my life and I genuinely cannot live without it, I can prove this as I recently left this at fellow blogger and friend Miss Charl's  house and after two days without it I purchased another as I simply could not cope without it.  I need to thank my 11 year old cousin for introducing me to this wonder if it wasn't for this little lady I wouldn't own one.

This is off course the famous
Tangle Teezer



 Where did the Tangle Teezer come from and who invented it?
This amazing device was invented by a man, yes a man who obviously is a good man that cares about our tresses.  Shaun P had worked in the hair industry for years and was constantly witnessing assistants hacking through freshly washed hair with a comb, he realised there was a calling for a detangling tool that didn't lock in tangles.
Shaun took his invention to Dragon's Den and and unfortunately the Dragons declared themselves out and did not invest, branding the Tangle Teezer a 'hair brained idea'.  Fortunately for us suffering the trauma of tangles Shaun began marketing the product himself and sales soon took off.  With lots of awards and recognition in magazines this became the best selling hairbrush in the UK.  With new designs being added to the collection all the time this is a huge success story and one that genuinely makes me smile, silly dragons bet you they kick themselves now.

Why does it work like no other?
This is all down to the teeth.  Specifically spaced and designed teeth.  Teeth that glide through tangles without pulling or getting caught.  This really does just smooth through wet hair with no tugging or discomfort meaning  very little damage to your locks.




I use this on my wet hair, dry hair when doing up do's pretty much anything with my hair this gets some attention, it has changed my hair life and my hair loves it.  I didn't believe a hairbrush could make such a difference to the condition to my hair but this really has, I really will have one of these forever.

I bought this at my local boots store and it was around £11, the best pounds I have ever spent, but you can get this and all the other colours and designs on the official website Here

Lots of Love

Gemma 

xxx


Haircare

Beauty - A Fine Head of Hair Adds Beauty to a Good Face

8:23:00 am

Hi Everyone!

As I have been really enjoying writing my Skincare Routine posts and you have enjoyed reading them from the comments, I have decided to do the same type of thing with hair care.  

One weekend last August I decided to make a big change - I went from being blonde to brunette (you can see before and after here) and ever since turning to the dark side I have found a new love for my hair.  My dry unloved bleached hair was transformed pretty much overnight when I coloured it and I wanted to improve and maintain the results I had been missing out on for so long. 
 I am happy with the condition of my hair so decided to let you in on the products I use to keep it the way I like it.


Frequently used Shampoo - Label M Honey & Oat Shampoo
This shampoo is what I use most days, I really enjoy using it and it smells delicious, you should know by now I do love a strongly scented product.  
Frequently used Conditioner - Herbal Aloe Strengthening Conditioner
This is fast becoming a holy grail product, I have never seen such fast results from a conditioner before and cannot believe I didn't know this was available until the middle of last month.
Weekly Shampoo - Umberto Giannini Detoxifying Shampoo
I use this once a week on my hair to remove the excess build up of product on my hair.
Weekly Conditioner - Umberto Giannini Rebalancing Conditioner
I also use this once a week after my weekly shampoo as they both work well together leaving my hair feeling deeply cleansed ready for a week of heat and products.
Quick Fix - Batiste Dry Shampoo Tropical
Dry shampoo is a must to avoid washing my hair everyday, I use this to freshen up my hair the day after I wash it, I have reviewed this in full before but that was a different scent and I think that makes all the difference so will review it again.
Heat Protection - Lee Stafford Flat Iron Protection Shine Mist
Im still on the fence with this product, I don't think its what I was looking for when I purchases but it stays part of my routine as I will finish it as I hate waste.
Oil - Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment
This product has changed my life, I love it, my hair loves it just an all round winner and something I really could not live without anymore.  I cannot wait to review this in full for you.
Monthly Mask - Macadamia Deep Repair Masque
Before I used this mask for the first time I did not really use a hair mask regularly just once in a blue moon if I felt like it.  Since using this mask I really can see the benefits and will continue to use this until im old with a blue rinse, I love it!

There you have all the products I will be reviewing in the coming weeks, Im most excited to share my review of the Macadamia Oil with you as it really is my favourite product EVER for my hair

Lots of Love

Gem

xxx






Clip Hair Ltd

Beauty - Clip Hair Limited Extensions Review

5:50:00 pm

 
In the last couple of weeks I have been enjoying styling my hair a lot more than usual and the reason for this is my brand spanking new Clip Hair Limited Extensions. As a girl who just straightens her thick 16 inch hair and occassionally adds a quiff,  these have tranformed how I feel about my hair and in turn transformed how my hair can look on a daily basis.
 
If you have never had extensions before or are not very extension savvy the Clip Hair Limited website makes it extremely easy to understand which extensions would best suit your hair with three types to choose from including clip in extensions, micro ring extensions and pre bonded extensions. Colour matching is the hardest thing to do when rodering extensions as you want to make sure the colour is as close to your natural colour as possible but with Clip Hair Limited they even offer a free colour match service to ensure the best match possible.
 
I was sent a set of 20 Inch Double Wefted Clip in Extensions, I choose the colour Medium Brown #4 as I felt this would match the colour of my hair perfectly. I also chose the double wefted extensions and these are double the thickness of the usual single wefted clip in extensions and would therefor suit my thick hair better and blend well with my natural hair.
 
Clip Hair LTD Clip In extensions Medium brown colour #4
Colour with flash
 
Clip Hair LTD clip in extensions Medium Brown colour #4
 Colour without flash
 
Best Colour of Hair Dye to match Clip Hair Ltd Medium Brown #4 extensions
This is what I use to colour my hair and found that the colour matches these extensions perfectly.

In the full head set of Silky Remy Human Hair the following hair is included. Two 8 inch wide wefts with three clips per weft, two 6 inch wide wefts with three clips per weft, two 4 inch wide wefts with two clips per weft and two 2 inch wefts with one clip per weft. Altogether you have 175g of hair so having the clips split this way makes for easy and even application.
 
Clip example on Clip Hair Ltd extensions
Example of the clip, this is the 2 inch weft

These extensions can be straightened, curled, tonged, washed and dyed which is perfect as you can just treat them like you would your normal hair, although I do reccomend using a heat protection spray when styling them with heat as this would prolong the wear and keep them in the best condition as possible.  Using them with care can make your extensions last 6-12 months
 
I have styled them many ways since I have got them including curled, tonged straightened below are some pictures of the looks I have created.  As you cans see these only add a couple of inches to  the length of my hair but they add volume and thickness making styles that can be difficult to achieve, a lot more simple.
 

No extensions                                Extensions added
 Curls with Ghd's Extensions front and back
 
 Extensions added curled with tongs
 
I have had extensions before but the quality was no where near that of these from Clip Hair Ltd, I am now a massive extension fan and can't go out without them, I feel bare.  When I feel these need replaced I will definately be purchasing from Clip Hair Limted again without a doubt the best extensions I personally have ever tryed.
 
 
Do you have any hair extension tips or tricks Id love to hear them, comment below
 
Love
 
Gemma

xxx