Hair which was curled from the previous day was simply brought up into a Loose French Braid, then turned into a small bun with the excess long hair.
Simple look for the day after a big night out!!
A Healthy Outside Starts On The Inside!
Monday 29 July 2013
Image Skincare Tip
Immediate results with this combination!!
Image addicts beware!!!
Tip: be sure not to overuse your Total Retinol-A Creme as doing this will have a negative result. Use only as prescribed by your Skincare Professional!
Sunday 28 July 2013
Monday 22 July 2013
Sunday 21 July 2013
Exfoliation
“Exfoliation is the removal of dead skin cells that collect on the outer surface of the skin. Dead skin cells are buffed off with an abrasive substance”
Skin brushing, exfoliating cloths and gloves are also used as a method of exfoliation and using them produces good blood circulation.
For your face I suggest a gentle exfoliant, look for products that contain natural ingredients and that are specifically used for face. There are lots to choose from, be cautious of anything containing nut shells as some are too abrasive on the skin and can cause damage.
Click on the link for my review on Image Skincares Total Resurfacing Masque, one of my favourite exfoliaters:
If you have dry sensitive skin exfoliate once to twice a week, if your more combination skin a few times a week is recommended. If you have oily skin 3-4 times a week or more will produce great results and help prevent breakouts.
Be sure not to over do it, pay attention to your skin and how it feels.
Here are my top 5 Benefits of Exfoliating your Skin:
1. Exfoliating keeps the skin soft and glowing
2. Buffing the dead skin away will keep your pores from clogging, keeping acne under control
3. Exfoliating speeds up your skins natural renewal process and helps your moisturiser penetrate into the skin deeper
4. Removal of dead skin cells help with skin discoloration (uneven tone and pigmentation)
5. Regular exfoliation leads to visibly brighter skin and it helps soften fine lines and wrinkles.
Another Jess Masterpiece
Another look created by Jess at
REDS @ Revive
in Milltown, Dublin
A french braid upside down at the back of the head leading up to a high donut.
The braid was then folded to look like a bow under the donut.
Hair was backcombed to create extra volume in the donut and to create more texture.
As I am still trying to grow out my fringe, Jess backcombed the hair at the front and sprayed it into place to look like it was all the same lenght, the longer hair was then braided and pinned into the donut at the side.
This is a great look if you are wearing a high neck or collar as it shows off your outfit.
Jess is great at helping me choose different looks for my hair each weekend based on what outfit I decide to wear... She has an amazing eye for detail and still manages to do these up-styles in a matter of minutes!
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#jessisamazing
A different variation of a braided donut!
A great casual look.
Tuesday 16 July 2013
Body Beautiful Event- Scholl
So this post is all about Feet!!
Great Feeling Feet!
Everyday wear and tear from our shoes can be quite uncomfortable, but aside from this it can also cause hard skin to form. If this hard skin is left untreated it can become calloused and painful.
This is where Scholl come in.
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There are a huge range of products to choose from in this range.
I am going to highlight a couple I think are great.
The first is Scholl's Dry Skin Exfoliater
This product is great to help remove dry skin on the surface of the feet. Used alongside Scholl Hard skin Recovery Cream feet are left soft and smooth. The recovery cream contains salicylic acid to help breakdown stubborn areas of hard skin. Apply this cream in the evening to the heel and ball of the foot to prepare the skin for removal.
This leads me to the next Hero product..
The Express Pedi Roller..
It does exactly what it says on the tin!!
You simply run the express pedi over clean dry skin and it quickly exfoliates and removes any hard dry skin.
You don't need to use any pressure, the speed of the roller gently does all the work.
I am addicted to this product.
You only need to use it once a week if you have prepped your skin with the other products.
Finally, 2 products for those of you that suffer with corns or fungal infections.
I am fortunate enough to not suffer with either but Caroline, the scholl expert explained to me the uncomfortable side effects people can experience.
Corns are round thickenings of skin on the feet that can be painful if they press into deeper layers of skin. They occur when toes rub against each other or when skin is squeezed between shoes and the bones of the feet.
Corns are often caused by footwear, so try to ensure your shoes are comfortable and give your toes room to wiggle about. How you walk can also cause them. If corns are a persistent problem for you it's worth speaking to your GP or Podiatrist.
Treatment of hard corns involves reducing and softening the hard callus, removing the nucleus of the corn and ensuring we prevent any further pain.
This product has a scraper which is used to remove the top layers of the corn, use this every 3 days.
The liquid is applied daily and softens the corn. The scraper is a specially designed safety blade so normal soft skin cannot be damaged.
The liquid also contains urea which hydrates the corn.
We often have clients present with fungal nail infections for pedicures and unfortunately we have to turn them away as there is a very high risk of spreading the infection and cross contamination.
Fungal nail infection is one of the most common conditions to affect the nails.
The nails become discoloured, thicken due to the nails natural response to protect itself, has a ridging effect and becomes brittle resulting in the nail breaking off or coming away from the nail bed.
Mild Fungal Infection
Severe fungal infection
Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment is only suitable for customers with a mild fungal nail infection.
It is specially formulated to penetrate into the nail to kill nail fungus at its source. It also helps spread the fungus and prevent recurrence.
The treatment works in 2 phases.
Phase 1: Treatment Phase (4 weeks)
To Kill the fungus.
Week 1 - File the nail surface once a week.
Dispose of the file after use.
Apply the advanced liquid to infected nail daily.
Repeat for weeks 2, 3, & 4.
Phase 2: Protection Phase (9 months)
To prevent spreading and protect from recurrence
Apply the advance liquid to the infected nail once a week for 9 months or until nail discolouration has grown out.
Monday 15 July 2013
Body Beautiful Event- E45 and Optrex
So, lots of great products to get through.
And best of all, they are all very affordable.
I really enjoyed the event and getting to meet the four experts who were more than proficient with their knowledge of the products and they had some great tips on how to get the best from them.
I am going to highlight a couple of my personal favourites from each range.
This range of products is excellent for people with dry skin.
At the event I got some great tips from the dermatological expert on how to best manage dry skin and Eczema.
This is the E45 Emollient Cream. It should be applied all over the body 2-3 times per day for very dry skin. A tip the expert gave me was to always apply using gentle downward strokes in the direction of the hair growth when applying emollients.
If you find regular shower gels or bath oils irritate your skin, E45 do a great range of products including E45 Wash, E45 Bath Oil, E45 Shower that are all designed to work with sensitive skin.
These four specialty products are all designed to trap moisture into the skin. They all contain a unique Constant Moisture Build formula which is enriched with natural lipids and glycerine that work best to replenish lost hydration and then build and maintain it throughout the day.
They are also clinically proven to provide 24 hour moisturising.
If you suffer from contact dermatitis the expert recommends Intense Recovery Moisture Control Lotion.
I have to say, this product was definitely my favourite from the range. I have been using it twice a day for the last two weeks and have never found my skin so hydrated. It is also great to use over tan as it helps to seal the tan in, giving you a more even tan as it starts to fade.
Retails at under 7Euro
I was really surprised at the variety of products optrex had to offer, I always associated the brand with the original eye wash you used in the little eye bath to rinse out the eyes if they were sore or irritated.
This range turned out to be one of my favourites.
We all know that getting plenty of sleep revitilises the eyes and face but if you happen to have a late night and your eyes look tired for work the next day, try Optrex Eye Dazzling which contains a blue ingredient that makes the whites of your eyes look even whiter while also working to brighten your own natural eye colour.
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Drinking lots of water is very good for your eyes too because it helps them to stay hydrated.
This time of year lots of people suffer with hayfever and dust mites and it can play havoc with their eyes. I am fortunate enough to not be one of these people but my dad suffers very bad. I gave him the Optrex Soothing Eye Drops and he was so impressed. It immediately relieved that itchy irritated feeling in his eyes. This product is a must have for bad hayfever sufferers.
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This product I LOVE!
If like me you spend long periods in front of a computer, this product is your new best friend. I hate putting drops in my eyes and with this product its no longer a problem. Optrex Actimist can be sprayed onto closed eyes and gives instant relief for up to 4 hours. It is safe to use with contact lenses and repairs the eye's natural protective moisture layer.
More posts to come on both Veet and Scholl!
Wednesday 10 July 2013
Matte Lips
Get the 'Matte Factor' by adding a small amount of powder blush on top of your lipstick!!
HOW TO:
Apply your lipstick, blot with a tissue. Then pat blush on top with your finger until it's fully matte.
This is a great way to try out matte texture to see if it's for you before committing to spend money on new products. Utilize what you have first and then splash the cash.
Tuesday 9 July 2013
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Enjoy!
Friday 5 July 2013
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Thursday 4 July 2013
Big, Bold, Beautiful Brows!
Eyebrows should never be underestimated.
A perfectly groomed brow can completely change your appearance. And lately it’s all been about the big, bold and beautiful.
Unfortunately not all of us were born with AMAZING brows like Cara Delevingne and some people may have overplucked in the past.
It can be disheartening to be left with pencil thin lines above your eyes and even more so when no amount of eyebrow pencils or quick beauty tricks can undo the damage.
Unlike a bad haircut, eyebrows can be tricky and sometimes almost impossible to grow back.
Here are some helpful tips on how to grow out over-plucked brows:
Don’t touch your brows for three months
This may seem obvious, but for those who can’t stand a messy brow this is very difficult. Throw out your tweezers if you have to because you’ll never know what your brows are capable of until you stop tweezing them completely.
Gently exfoliate
If your brows are sparse due to overplucking, gently exfoliating the area can help stimulate hair growth. Use a soft toothbrush a few times a week and when I say gently, I mean it. If your skin turns red you’ve gone too far
Consult with a trained brow expert
Brow experts have a wealth of knowledge on how best to frame your face, so take advantage. They can determine your face shape and what your perfect brow shape should be for that shape.
See your professional regularly
Just as you visit your hairdresser every six to eight weeks for a trim, when growing back your brows, you should be visiting your brow expert regularly. They will be able to look at your brow regrowth and determine which areas need tidying up and which need to be left alone to continue to grow out.
Have frequent tints
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Tinting your brows a shade darker than your natural hair colour will make them appear thicker and fuller. It will also allow you to better see where new growth is coming in. Use brow powders and pencils to fill in the gaps until the hair grows back. It will also make you feel more comfortable that not everyone is staring at your brows while you are growing them.
Use a growth serum
Like a conditioning treatment for your hair, a brow treatment can strengthen the hairs and assist with healthy brow growth.
See my post on Wow Brows where I talk about the benefits of 'Brow Boost'.
Application of a brow nourishing product morning and night is vital for having brows that wow.
Brush your brows
Brush your brows every day to keep them looking sleek. Brows need as much brushing as your hair. After application of your moisturiser to the face, use a brow brush or comb and brush them into place. This is also a must after the application of brow products.
Consider tattooing
New techniques in eyebrow tattooing can recreate the arch naturally and beautifully. The Feathertouch technique uses soft strokes to draw in the individual ‘hairs’ giving a more natural finish. A hypoallergenic pigment is implanted and will generally last between two to five years.
I hope this helps, it seems like a lot of effort for something as simple as eyebrows but once you get a great shape to your brows, you won't look back!!
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