Blue Rinse - Favourites Video

I have promised this for such a long time and it's finally up, my first ever beauty video. I am not crazy mad for the latest must favs but I enjoy looking after my skin and wearing a variety of lipsticks. This first video is not very long and I'm just talking a little bit about my current favourite products that I use day to day. I would much rather spend my money on vintage dresses and enjoying myself but a girl can never have too many lipsticks and I am a firm believer in looking after what you have while you're still young. 

Items featured in the video.

Dr Bronner's Magic Soap

Boujour - Healthy Mix Concealer 

Hello Flawless Foundation - Benefit

Browzing Eyebrow Palette - Benefit

Witch - Naturally Clear Foaming Facewash

Tea Tree Water - Lush

Hemp Hand Protector - The Body Shop

Aussie - Curl Definition

Basics Denman Dupe Brush - Primark 

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Laurie Rose  

Three Ways : Vintage Head Scarves

To say I have an obsession with scarves is an understatement. When it comes to gift ideas my friends & family know if in doubt that a scarf is the only gift for me. My collection is large and varied, they come in all shapes and sizes. Some are small some are square, I have floral ones, plain ones commemorative ones. I have always used scarves to make a statement. 

My three go to looks are easy and will brighten up any hair style, whether you are popping to the shops or having a night on the tiles these will work for anyone, anywhere.

Style One.

This is my most used look, say if I'm setting my hair into pin curls after washing or I'm after the vintage housewife look I will use this. I prefer using a silk scarf for this look and it has to be on the larger size, depending on the size of your head. 

Step One : Fold your chosen scarf in half to create a triangle.

Step Two : Place centre point on top of your head.

Step Three : Warp around the back of your head and knot over centre point.

Step Four : Tuck in all loose bits.

Style Two.

For the second style you will need any small square scarf/bandana. I have probably been wearing this style the longest, because it is so easy to do and fun with the little bunny ears effect you can create.

Step One : Fold your chosen scarf in half to create a triangle.

Step Two : Keep folding your scarf over in half from larger end until you no longer have any scarf left. (I often press it quickly so it keeps its shape and is easier to tie)

Step Three : Wrap around your head when comfortable tie in a double knot. You can either leave the ends like I have done or tuck them in if they are a little long.

Style Three.

This one would rate easy on a difficulty score. It's pretty but simple to achieve. You will need a long scarf (long enough to wrap around your head at least twice) I mainly use this when I'm feeling lazy, if I am running late or I'm wading through mud at a festival. 

Step One : Wrap the scarf around the base of your head.

Step Two : Where the scarf meets just twist them once.

Step Three : Tie both ends together at the back and pin ends in place.

Laurie Rose xo

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Gingerbread.

Superdrug Colour Vibrance Hair Dye.

Well what can I say, on my monthly visit to buy blonde hair dye in Superdrug, a wave of impulsiveness took over me and I couldn't help myself from buy Mango Copper Burst, as you can imagine, it's bright it's orange & I am totally out of my comfort zone. I needed to give my hair a rest from the bleaching after removing my dreadlocks and I have always wanted to be a true fiery red head but have always been too afraid that I would regret it. 

I found this product really easy to use, great instructions but the one down side were the gloves, I much prefer the tighter latex gloves you sometimes get in home dye kits, but that is just me being picky. Application was easy benefiting from a longer nozzle than usual. I usually find the smell of hair dye overpowering but this one was less noticeable. After the 30 minutes of developing time I rinsed the dye off, shampooed then used the intensive conditioner provided which I should just add last for up to six washes (depending on hair length) which I was very pleased with considering the price, all this was only £3.99 I bought two boxes so I was able to dye my hair extensions too which I definitely needed.
I wanted bright and vibrant & that's what I got alright.

The condition of my hair before application was brittle and fly away, now it feels smoother and a lot thicker, I am still unsure of the colour but it will grow on me in time.

I would recommend this product to anyone, the range of colours available is amazing, it's suitable for vegetarians and Superdrug are also protecting our wonderful furry friends, big thumbs up!

Laurie Rose xx

This is all a bit hairy.

Louise Galvin.

Happy Saturday everyone, so just over a week ago I was kindly sent some hair care products formulated by none other than celebrity colourist Louise Galvin.

Her multi award winning products have been created to recognise the improtance of clean hair. None of her products contain harmful chemicals such as SLS, parabens, petrochemicals, sillicone or synthetic fragrances, which are almost always found in any highstreet hair care brands.

After becoming acquainted and reading up on the effects that some of these harmful products can have on our hair I wondered how Louise's products would fair next to these highly fragrenced, highly advertised brands.

Before I begin I am well aware that my hair and I have never been great friends, ever since I chopped my lovely locks off and dyed it bleach blonde at the age of thirteen, gradually my luscious locks became thin and wispy and no longer resembled my "crown & glory" as my mother would often refer to it. I would just like to say off the record that I regret ever chopping my hair off, yes mum I admit it you were right all along!

After years of abuse and one fatal incident with a home bleaching kit I was left almost bald (this is no exaggeration, I had a grade three all over) I decided to give my hair a break I let it grow and it was in great condition; was I finally going to have those wonderful locks of my youth? Answer is NO because then I decided to have dreadlocks, yes that's right I did possibly the worst thing that any human being could do to ruin their hair, I wont lie I loved my dreads and the only reason I took them out was due to the fact that I was fed up and they were rather stinky.

Dreadlocks.

Now two months on I have been left with dry brittle hair that resembles what can only be described as candy floss. I am done with using harmful products and abusing my hair any longer. Since unravelling my dreadlocks I have used almost every deep conditioning treatment there is, Frizzys, TIGI, Moroccan Oil, VO5 just to name a few but nothing I found made a slight bit of difference besides make my hair heavy & overly fragranced something my poor other half can't abide. 
When I was given the opportunity to review Louise Galvin's products I was elated, something natural and promising to restores my hairs moisture and protect against environmental damage.

The two items I received arrived beautifully packaged, the outer appearance was simple yet effective. I love the bottle shape and design and I must say they look delightful on the edge of my tub, very elegant. The Nourishing Shampoo for Dry/Damaged Hair retails at £7.95 & The Deep Conditioning Treatment is slightly more at £9.95. For natural products that are long lasting and used as guided this is an investment rather than a splurge.

Now down to the products themselves, on first application of the shampoo (yes I always shampoo twice) I was shocked to find that the product didn't lather as much as the usual brands I had used in the past and there was hardly any fragrance to it. I have recently been using Aussie and if you have ever used it you will know how utterly shocking it would be for your senses, literally one extreme to the other. I was however expecting this so I was neither shocked or surprised as I had done my research. The reason behind this Louise says is her products are free from Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, not only is this chemical used in hair & skin care products but I was shocked to find it is also used as an engine degreaser, how wonderful! The slight fragrance and light application were refreshing and nourishing. 

I would never skip my daily conditioning treatment I love the silky soft feeling they leave and the Deep Conditioning Treatment is no exception to the rule without leaving my hair weighed down and greasy I was able to glide my comb through my hair with ease. The naturally derived ingredients are evident in these products and of course our little furry friends are not being tested at our expense.

After leaving to dry naturally for 10 minutes or so I applied some heat protector before blasting dry and using the flat iron gently to tame any stray wisps. I noticed a vast improvement almost immediately but after a week my hair feels so much stronger and healthier.

Overall I love this brand, Louise has created a product that should be used by women everywhere not just Natural Beauty conscience people like myself because these products actually work, my hair is noticeably brighter and lets not forget the volume, yes that right I have volume for the first time in years, let us make a vow to look after what we have and be proud to be apart of Carbon Neutral Beauty.

Laurie Rose xx

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