The Desert Island Hair Duo.

When it comes to haircare, simplicity is key. I'm not one for styling, or actually putting any real effort into making my hair presentable, mainly because I just have so much of it! It's not particularly thick or thin, there's just crazy amounts of hair on my head and it can become a real pain to deal with! 

Lately I have been showing some love to this little Bumble & Bumble hair duo with impressive results! I've had both sitting around for quite some time and not really known what to do with either, especially because the Brilliantine can be a little scary - less definitely is more with this! The Styling Creme was another enigma as like I said I don't really style my hair so had no idea really how to make use of this little bottle.

But now I have, and the angels are singing! (well, almost.) I do all of my hair 'styling' when it's still damp so there's no faffing about later and just let it dry naturally. This works for me about 98% of the time, unless I'm having a really bad hair day and the straighteners need to get dusted off.

It's really quite simple, no tutorial here. I take roughly a pea sized amount of each and mix together in my hands before working it haphazardly through my hair, usually starting at the ends and working my way up, scrunching it here and there and hoping for the best. I think it's important to really work this into the hair as the Brilliantine is mix of oils (the good ones) and while it's nourishing it can also make you a little bit... greasy (nice, right?!) so watch out with this. The Styling Creme seems to add a little hold and texture while helping keep my hair under control. I definitely notice a difference when I only use the brilliantine on it's own, the Styling Creme just brings a little oopmh to the table (oooh er!).

Together they leave me with shiny, slightly textured hair that isn't a wavy, wild, frizzy rats nest like usual. Granted I think having most of it chopped off not so long ago also helped with that! 

Have you tried either of these products before? Do you struggle with wild hair problems? ;)

20 Facts About Me.

Do you remember months ago when everyone went through a phase of blogging/vlogging facts about themselves?! Well I thought I'd have my turn! Super late to the party, in fact so late everyone has gone home and I'm the sad panda left cleaning up... alas, read on for some interesting weird facts about me! 

1. I really like sleeping, like a lot. I'm a night owl and definitely not a morning person.
2. I love winter but hate being cold.
3. I am terrified of wasps and flies. Literally terrified, I can't help it. Wasps are evil and flies are dirty little specs of death. I can just about stand bees though, they bring something good to the world.
4. I'm a cat-a-holic. I love cats probably a little too much and I don't understand people who don't like them?!? They're sassy and purr-licious. (I like dogs too)
5. I'm quite sarcastic.
6. I'm a pretty average 5ft4.
7. I will be 22 on the 20th of October (WHAT?!)
8. I love italian and chinese food most of all.
9. Writing 20 facts is really difficult, I'm quite boring.
10. I don't like having my picture taken.
11. I'm not good at 'fashion' and find clothes look odd because I'm such a skinny unsightly stick.
12. I'm about to go into my third year at university studying Fine Art.
13. I'm not sure what a degree in Fine Art is going to achieve but I'd like to work in magazines industry perhaps.
14. My thumbs are double jointed.
15. I'm northern but I have a little childish voice.
16. I'm impatient and easily distracted.
17. I love cooking.
18. I am very clumsy, not just regular levels of klutz, we're talking off the scale ridiculousness. I also cannot stand still without wobbling.
19. Back in highschool (all girls, the worst years of my life) I bleached & dyed a big chunk of my hair blue, then pink, then purple... then red. It was all very exciting and because I was a quiet little mouse I pretty much got away with it. SUCCESS. 
20. This blog is probably the best thing I have ever done (besides getting a christmas card I designed in primary school printed & sold. But that's another story.) & I am ever so proud of it. My only regret is that I didn't start sooner!!

Loving Lately #14

This week has gone by in a bit of a whirlwind of chaos and disaster! (don't ask). Thankfully though that's all out of the way now and life can resume as normal! 

One thing that never changes rain or shine since I first got my hands on it, is my love for the Bumble & Bumble Tonic Lotion. It's not been mentioned on my blog since I reviewed it many moons ago (here) but it is still very much a part of my hair routine and I'd recommend this to everyone! I use it after every shower to detangle and nourish and just generally do it's angelic thaaang' to my hair. I also use it on dry hair if it's looking dry/lifeless/frizzy or if it's one of those unfortunate circumstances where your hair smells like curry or a chip pan or smoke. It just does everything, I love it.

I recently picked up a sample kit from the brand Suti as you know me and miniatures, I can't resist. The stand out product for me so far has been the Rejuvenate Face Oil. It's early days but I am SO loving this at the moment, probably even more than the Nude ProGenius *gasp*. It's a blend of rosehip, argan and evening primrose oils (among many others) and I noticed a difference in my skin after just one use. It's a beautiful golden elixir and the tiny bottle is going to last me ages.

Lastly is another new to me item, Benefit's They're Real Mascara. It wasn't too long ago I was singing the praises of a No7 mascara, calling it 'the one'. I thought I was set for life but now I see there's more out there yet for me to discover. I'd call it more of a minefield if like me, you have sensitive eyes... but I digress! I love how this lengthens and separates my lashes so easily and holds a curl so that there's no smudges on my glasses, even at the end of the day. This is what dreams are made of folks.

Perhaps getting a little dramatic there at the end but I've found some real stars this week.. Have you tried any of these before? 

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Indeed Labs Hydraluron.

When I first heard about the Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Booster I was a little sceptical about the claims but knew it was something I wanted -better yet- needed to try!

Now £24.99 is a lot to be spending on a large pink box with a very small tube of clear gel inside, pessimistic? me?! But purchase it I did and now 9 months later and onto my second tube I'm here to tell you my thoughts.

Hydraluron is a blend of the worlds purest hyaluronic acid and bio-engineered red marine algae to increase blood circulation. The increase in circulation then helps the hyaluronic acid be absorbed deeper into the skin. Hydraluron claims to increase cell turnover, reduce skin roughness, plumps skin to restore elasticity and allows for better absorption of other products. 

So, have I experienced any of these? Yes and no. I'm going to firstly say a big fat no to the cell turnover, I've had scars for 6 months on my cheeks now and it doesn't seem to help any spots or scars heal faster for me. My skin is quite smooth except for blemishes and a bunch of tiny milia on my cheeks. Again, I have seen no improvement from Hydraluron in this area, I rely on AHA's to hopefully sort that out (eventually)... 

I do feel that my skin is so much more balanced when I religiously use this though, I used to have quite oily skin but my skin is rarely oily anymore thanks to discovering it was just dehydrated and now leans towards the more normal skin type. My main problem now is blemishes (when will it end?!). 

I apply the Hydraluron after cleansing and toning but before any oils and moisturisers, I only use about half a pea sized amount as it spreads easily across skin and sinks in almost immediately. I can tell something is needed on top as my skin is left a little tight feeling and drinks up any moisturiser I apply afterwards. 

I've been using this morning and night now for around 9 months and it has definitely changed my skin for the better. It obviously hasn't cured me of all my skin woes but I'm definitely pleased with how much is has helped balance and normalise my skin! I probably will continue to repurchase this for the foreseeable future as a tube does last me such a long time, around 5 or 6 months! If you have oily, dry or dehydrated skin this is definitely something I would recommend looking into as it could be the light at the end of the tunnel!

Have you tried Hydraluron? 

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It's The Little Things... #5

Just a few hearts from mum's collection.

Attempting a few DIY's (that ended in disaster).

Oh, didn't see you there.

Myles loving life in the sunshine.

Queen Lyla, doing what she does best.

My little cat collection.

Can't resist adding glitter!

This month I learnt I do not like greek yogurt, not even a little bit. 

A few little snapshots from the past month... clearly I don't get up to much.