Summer Hair Trends

Here are a few fun hair ideas to try out for the Summer!

The first look is a French braid taken from the front and braided right around the head into a long plait. The plait is then pinned into a flower like shape to one side.

It is a twist on a Rita Ora inspired look!

I wore this look to my Beautiful friend Ciara O Driscoll's Rose of Tralee Regional Finals.

Ciara is the Rose of Scotland for 2013.

The second look is a take on a high ponytail.

 

Its inspiration is taken from a Kim Kardashian look.

Both looks are complements of Jess at Reds@Revive at
5 Milltown rd, 
Dublin 6.
012604781

If your not into upstyles, a good curly blowdry can look great and if done well can last a couple of days, so they are great if you have a couple of things on over a weekend or you are going away for a few days!

Grainne Flannagan at Reds@Revive is great, her curly blowdries last me at least 3 days!

Day 1 

 Day 2

Day 3

The price of upstyles vary, it depends on the length of the hair and how long it takes the stylists to put the hair up. 
Expect to pay between €40-€65 for a good upstyle.

Curly blowdrys are usually more expensive than a regular blowdry, again depending on the length of the hair,

€25- €35 is average. 

How to give yourself a Caviar Manicure

The newest look is achieved using textured micro beads, creating the impression of having your nails dipped in caviar.

Here's how:

1. Have your supplies ready. 

  You will need a base coat, an opaque white nail polish (no shimmer), micro beads with the colour of your choice, and a top coat. You should consider matching the colour of the nail varnish to the micro beads to enhance the caviar look.

2. Prepare your nails.

Buff and shape your nails. Use nail varnish remover to ensure the nail bed is completely free of any oils or residue.

3. You need to move fast after applying the base coat. Add the base coat and colour polish before introducing the beads.

Apply a thin coat of base polish to prepare your nails. Add one coat of opaque white nail polish. Just a thin application. Give the base and first coat time to dry then apply the layer of colour polish. 

4. Add the caviar texture to your nails.

Have the micro beads ready for application. Pour the beads into a small cup or a wide cap from a bottle and keep them close by ready for application. Apply a second coat of the colour polish. Liberally douse your nails with your chosen micro beads. Place your hand over a plate or tissue and sprinkle the beads over until they are completely covered. Use the residual beads that fall off the nails for your second hand. Carefully press down on each nail to ensure the caviar beads stick to the nail polish. Make sure you use a clean dry finger pad when doing this. Avoid picking beads back up on your finger or smudging the beads across your nail.

5. Seal the caviar beads into place.

Although the beads should be fully set into the nail, applying a top coat will seal your polish and extend its life! Allow the beads to dry and wait until the polish has completely set.

6. Finished

Contouring and shading for your face shape

It can be difficult to know how best to use concealers and highlighters. I found this this quick guide and I think it's very helpful to show you where you should be using your core products to enhance your features!

Depending on your face shape, you should be applying these products differently to certain areas to accentuate your features.

See my post on Concealers for the best advice!

http://loveprotectreflecttheskinyourein.blogspot.ie/2013/05/the-correct-way-to-apply-concealer.html

FREE STUFF!!!

Everyone enjoys a little freebie every now and then and I am no different. With that in mind I will be giving away some more prizes to those lovely people helping share my posts and getting my blog more exposure! It is currently being viewed in over 23 different countries all thanks to your sharing of the posts either by email or on Facebook!

This time I will be giving away some skincare products.

With it being summer, I have an Image Skincare I Trial Prevention+ kit containing 4 different SPF moisturisers and also an Image Skincare I Trial Body Spa  kit containing a body scrub, face and body bronzer, rejuvenating body lotion and a body firming cream. Both kits are great to get a feel for the products and see the difference they can make on your skin in just one week of using them.  

Check out these links for more information on the products!!

SPF:

http://loveprotectreflecttheskinyourein.blogspot.ie/2013/06/spf-and-its-importance-daily.html

Body Products:

http://loveprotectreflecttheskinyourein.blogspot.ie/2013/05/cellulite.html

As I received a huge response from the Glo Minerals giveaway I also have one more Glo Minerals Ultra Brush to give to one lucky Lady..

http://loveprotectreflecttheskinyourein.blogspot.ie/2013/04/glominerals-make-up.html

BOL

:)

Know your brushes!

Chanel's Glittery Beauty Look

What I love about this is that it's not too over the top, nor is it too difficult to replicate at home or adapt to your own liking if you want a more subtle approach..

1) Prep the face by applying a moisturiser and primer. This will help keep the skin soft and fresh and will help your makeup last longer.

2) Apply foundation for a natural and even skin tone, adding concealer under the eyes and wherever else necessary. 

Have a look at my post on concealer and how to use it correctly!
http://loveprotectreflecttheskinyourein.blogspot.ie/2013/05/the-correct-way-to-apply-concealer.html 
 

3) Apply a cream blush to the cheeks for a soft, feminine look. The make up team used a carnation pink cream blush. 

4) For the eyes: the focus here is obviously on the sparkling metallic glitter that clusters across the top lid and lashes. Peter Philips and the Chanel team used makeup glue to carefully stick chunky pieces of silver and gold glitter to the top lid. First, dot the glitter pieces along the top lash line – using a cotton-tip to align them in place as you see fit – and then to complete the Chanel look add some pieces to the ends of the lashes.

5) Rather than over-do the glitter by also putting it on the bottom, the Chanel runway went for a more mod look. A kohl crayon was used under the bottom lash line, drawn outwards and down at the outer corner for a wide-eyed and retro-inspired look.

6) Accompany the beauty look with complimentary colour nail polish to match. 

#fashionising

Blogger Invite!

I just received my invite to the 

'Body Beautiful' 

Blogger's event to review some of the great products on offer by 

Very excited to let you all know all about these products!

I will show you some tips and tricks on how to get the best from your products and most importantly educate you on the BENEFITS you will see on your skin from using them

SPF and it's importance daily.

Protect your skin.

Not many people are aware but harmful UV rays can still penetrate the skin in these cold, wet conditions.

The most anti aging thing we can do for our skin is to protect it with an SPF all year round.

An SPF of at least factor 30 should be worn, hail, rain or snow!

A sun cream containing zinc oxide is the best.

 I recommend Image Skincare's Prevention plus Range.

They are a full day time moisturiser, with some anti-aging ingredients, all containing SPF from 30 to 50 in factor.

We stock these at MEDISKIN and offer a postal service.

Retail prices from 41.50 Euro

Fake Tans!

Fake tanning is something almost every woman loves but unfortunately for some, it's not the easiest task to undertake. There are hundreds of different tanning products out there and without professional knowledge it is very hard to know which one is the best for you.

While living in Australia I really began to appreciate the importance of a natural looking fake tan. As the weather was great (most of the time) and I was exposing a lot more of my body, I felt it was crucial to have a tan. With my Celtic complexion Sun Bathing was not an option and I didn't want to expose my skin to harmful UVA and UVB rays. I quickly learned one of the most important factors in achieving an even, natural looking tan was the preparation to my skin prior to tanning and also how I looked after my tan once it was developed.

Here are some of the most important Tanning Tips and Tricks

 to follow:

If you can afford to have your tans done by a professional this is certainly the best option. Spray tanning gives the most even application and is almost fool proof.

 Skin Patch tests are free of charge in practically every salon and is highly recommended for sensitive skin types, or if you have never used UV Free tanning products.

A professional spray tan can cost between 15Euro and 40Euro depending on the location of the salon.

Pre-Tan
It is recommended to shower and exfoliate the skin prior to a spray tanning session, or for best results book in for a professional exfoliation treatment.

This is one of the best prep products to use prior to tanning:

http://loveprotectreflecttheskinyourein.blogspot.ie/2013/06/md-formulations-face-and-body-scrub.html

You should wear dark clothing, preferably something loose so you don't get any lines or streaks on the skin while the tan is developing.

Do not apply moisturiser, deodorant or perfume to the body as it will interfere with the absorption of the tanning solution into the skin. You should be sure to conduct any hair removal procedures (shaving, epilating, waxing) prior to tan application. Most salons will supply disposable underwear for men & women if you should need them.

Post-Tan
Do not shower for at least 6-8 hours, this time allows the tan to develop on your skin. Do not exercise excessively or participate in activities causing heavy perspiring for at least 6-8 hours after the spray tanning process.

Avoid activities which naturally exfoliate the skin such as long baths and chlorine pools. Moisturise your skin regularly, for best results use professional tan extenders.

NB: Wash off color after your first shower is normal. This is simply the excess bronzer washing off the skin.

Celebrities are now endorsing a lot of different fake tanning products and this is great in my opinion as it appears to be creating more of an awareness among the general public of the risks associated with sun bathing. 

The most recent campaign by Kate Moss has received huge publicity!!

Easy to see why!!

St Tropez is one of my favourite professional spray tans. The colour suits most complexions and can be sprayed lighter or heavier for a light, medium or dark tan. They also have a range of homecare products to help prolong the life of your tan.

I also have a couple of other tans I find great and I will post on these soon.