Saturday 17 August 2013

VERY Curly Hair Routine

So I have very curly hair and I have struggled to find a step by step guide on the internet on how to deal with it
 So heres my routine, hope it helps at least one person!
 I usually wash my hair everyday because if not it goes quite fuzzy. I know thats not good for your hair but my seems to be fine!

STEP 1: SHOWER (SHAMPOO + CONDITIONER)

I have two different shampoo and conditioner combinations that I absolutely love.
One is more of a luxury option and the other is more of a budget option but they are both equally as good!

 Combination 1- (more expencive)

 REDKEN BODY FULL SHAMPOO

 http://www.redken.co.uk/products/at-home/haircare/body-full/shampoo/body-full-shampoo

 REDKEN SMOOTH LOCK CONDITIONER

 http://www.lookfantastic.com/redken-smooth-lock-conditioner-250ml/10624891.html?rcs=gci

Combination 2: Pantene smooth and sleek shampoo and conditioner


STEP 2: LEAVE IN CONDITIONER


 I usually squeeze my hair a bit to get a bit of the water out. And then I apply a leave in conditioner. My two favourites are Label M leave in conditoner and Redken smooth lock leave in conditioner. I would recommend the redken smooth lock for people with thicker hair as it is definitely a thicker consistency.

STEP 3: BRUSH

I cannot live without this brush it is by far the best brush for curly hair I have ever owned. I like to brush starting from the ends and then gradually getting higher because it doesn't damage your hair as much! I also like to brush from the inside.


STEP 4: APPLY LABEL M CURLY CREAM

 I used to use curls rock but label m curl cream which I believe is made by the same people (might be wrong!) is less sticky and is more natural. I apply it by tipping my head upside down, pumping about two dobs onto my hand and squeezing my hair up. 

STEP 5: MICRO FIBRE TOWEL OR T-SHIRT

 I take a micro fibre towel (makes hair less fuzzy) or a t-shirt and put my hair in it and leave it up like a turban for a while. This partially drys it, so I don't have to blow-dry it as much.

 STEP 6: HAIRDRYER 

 On the lowest power (to prevent frizz), blow dry your hair! I don't like to completely dry it, I usually dry it enough so that I can leave the house looking normal and then let the last bits dry naturally!

 YOU'RE DONE !!!! YAY

Wednesday 7 August 2013

Weekend in LONDON

On friday my friend and I decided to take a trip to London for the weekend. We stayed with her lovely cousin near primrose hill, which is now one of my favourite places in London! We did quite a lot of shopping, which I'm sure is going to hurt my bank balance...woops. On Saturday we went to Portobello Market. It was so cute, it's a bit like an upmarket camden with pretty houses. I bought this feather bracelet, for a bargain price of £4. Which only a few hours later, I lost... typical. Later that day we hit Regent street and went to the coolest shop called "& Other Stories" (recommended by her cousin) They had the most amazing shoe sale on, 50% off! So, I bought this lovely (very high) heels . We then took the tube to Sloane square in Chelsea and for the first time ever I went to Brandy Melville. I absolutely love Brandy Melville. I bought this black dress, white crop top and navy blue flowery crop top. Only problem with Brandy Melville is, it is quite hard to find a white crop top that doesn't have make-up smudges or has been stretched. But nevertheless, its such a good item to have. For dinner that night we went to the Rainforest Cafe, which is a child heaven. We were probably slightly to old to be there but it was amazing, and I would definitely recommend going there! On sunday we headed to Camden! We found a really cool vintage shop near Cyberdog and I bought this pink skirt! For dinner that night we went back to chelsea and found a tiny pasta restaurant, that had tables which you had to get to via a ladder (restautrant is called Buona Sera Jam, I think) . It was awesome. All in all I had an amazing weekend in London, and I wish I could live there. I'm jealous if you live there.