As a self proclaimed "Curly Girl", I'm always on a mission to find good products for my over processed, over worked hair. Since I straighten my hair regularly, I've always been good about using a heat protector spray. For years I've used Chi Iron Guard and have LOVED it!! It's helped maintain the health of my hair as well as protected it against the humidity which is a nightmare to any curly or wavy girls. Since moving, Chi has been harder to get a hold of since it's not sold everywhere so I started to try different products that are easier to get my hands on. The first one I tried was TRESemme vitamin enriched heat tamer spray. I was NOT a fan of this one. I didn't like how it made my hair feel dry after blowdrying and I didn't feel like it protected against the elements of nature. The second one I tried was L'Oreal Elnett Satin. I loved the scent of this one as well as the creaminess of the formula. When put to the test, it truly didn't hold up. I didn't like the texture of my hair after blowdrying it and it didn't prevent my hair from getting frizzy.
So the conclusion of this post is that I will be going back to my Chi Iron Guard no matter how far I have to drive to get it.
Friday, September 20, 2013
I had the opportunity to collaborate with Graeme at Enchanted Forrest Productions on a makeup tutorial video. Have a look at how I created a dramatic smokey eye.
For most of us beauty obsessed girls, a new season means another reason to stock up on more makeup! Let's talk fall/winter 2013 2014 beauty. If there's one thing fashion week teaches us, it's what's going to be hot for the upcoming seasons. This years New York fashion week has taught us the following:
Brows - It's all about the brows for the season. Bushy/groomed/ thick/ thin, doesn't matter! More emphasis will be on the brows. This was very evident at Versace and Victoria Beckham's runway shows.
Wine coloured lips- It looked like wine stained lips were the trend on the runways. Lanvin and Vera Wang featured these amazing bold looks that brought a richness and bold feminity to their shows.
Purple shadow- Let's be careful with this ladies! Purple shadow seems to be all the rage for fall and when done right, can really make any outfit pop! Jason Wu showed us how to do it right!
Smokey eye- Seems like the smokey eye is always in style but you can definintely expect it to stick around for another few seasons! Cavalli and Marc Jacobs were definitley spotlighting the smokey eye for their shows.
There's really no yes or no answer to this one. Toners can be beneficial if used correctly. When you wash your face, there's bound to be a little residue left over. Toners can help remove that residue and dead skin cells. The best way to use a toner and ensure it's benefitting your skin is to apply it on moist skin. When you apply a product on moist skin, it helps the product penetrate your skin more rapidly. Same goes for moisturizers etc. The moral of this story is that if you plan on using a toner, use one with good ingredients. Avoid toners with alcohol, even if you have oily skin. Pictured are some great toners if you plan on trying one as part of your skin care regimen.
