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Hello everyone! I noticed that I haven't posted a DIY hair mask recipe in years, so today I want to share my favourite homemade vegan hair mask .  Check it out... Ingredients: 1 ripe  avocado   � cup of agave syrup 2 tablespoons  olive oil  These natural ingredients will give your hair intense moisture to bring its shine and health back.  The oils in avocado  are easily absorbed by the hair.   Also, agave syrup attracts and locks moisture while  olive oil  moisturises and makes the syrup manageable. Method: Mash a whole overripe avocado into a bowl. Add � cup of agave syrup. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and mix well. Massage the mixture into damp hair and leave it on for 30 minutes. Rinse the mask off completely. You can apply this vegan hair mask as regularly as every week, given that natural ingredients have no adverse side effects.  Related post: DIY: Avocado hair mask (non-vegan) A natural way to cleanse and heal you...

Hello everyone! As I told you in previous posts, essential oils can promote healthy hair and scalp.  In fact, I put  tea tree oil in my shampoo to prevent itchy scalp .  But did you know that you can also use essential oils to help promote healthy eyelash hair growth ?  Here's how... All you have to do is put one drop of 100% pure lavender essential oil in your mascara tube right when you open it for the first time.  One tiny drop of essential oil is enough.  Then you just apply as usual. Just 1 drop of pure lavender oil: extends the life of your mascara kills mites and bacteria promotes lash growth strengthens your lashes + it smells amazing! Notes:  Some people claim to have had issues with some kinds of mascara but it has worked well with the mascara brands that I use.    Only use 100% pure lavender essential oil; no added ingredients! I�d love to hear from those of you who have tried this!  Has lavender oil made your lashes longe...

Hello everyone! I've posted about the many benefits of  lavender essential oil  before, and today I want to elaborate more on the subject.  Keep on reading to find out 12 amazing uses for lavender oil... Acne Take a drop of pure lavender essential oil and apply to acne or pimples.  It should heal within 2-3 days.   Also read:  Treating acne with lavender oil    A migraine headache Mix 3-5 drops of pure lavender essential oil with 1 teaspoon carrier oil (coconut, almond or jojoba) and rub it on the affected area.   Also read:  An introduction to aromatherapy     Insomnia Sprinkle a few drops of pure lavender oil on your pillow, a tissue or handkerchief.  You can also inhale its aroma straight from the bottle before going to sleep.  It also eases anxiety and makes you feel more relaxed.   Also read:  Colouring: The secret to de-stress   Air freshener  Fill a spray bottle with...

Hello everyone! O ver a year ago I wrote a post titled  A typical brunette?   in which I mentioned common stereotypes about hair colour.    Numerous stereotypes associated with our hair colour, texture and style still exist today.   Salons Direct  created an infographic which looks deeper into the  history and psychology of hair colour .   They've taken a look at the stereotypes surrounding hair colour and have worked with a leading colour psychologist to examine these stereotypes.  They have also conducted a research and found some very interesting results supporting these preconceptions, including: � Brunettes are considered more intelligent � Blondes are considered the most attractive � Redheads were seen to be the feistiest Check it out: Via  Salons Direct   What colour is your hair?   Do you fit the stereotype of your hair colour?   Leave a comment below!

Hello everyone! I recently had the opportunity to try the     RevivHair Stimulating Serum   from   RevivSerums .   RevivSerums ,  located in San Francisco California, specializes in novel and innovative clinical treatment serums.  Their unique formulations are next-generation, high-performance, leading-edge,  professional-grade treatment serums for skin, hair & lash rejuvenation. Product description: RevivHair Stimulating Serum with Redensyl, Stem Cells, Growth Factors & Peptides, is a novel next-gen leave-in serum can help significantly help boost the appearance of hair density, thickness, fullness, natural color, strength, and overall health.  Powerful key ingredients help both men and women. Price: �44/$49  (2 oz/60 ml)  from  RevivSerums Directions for use: Shake before use.  Apply once daily, to wet or dry hair, about one or two full droppers.  Part your hair and apply directly to the scalp in the areas ...

Hello everyone! So it's already January 20th and this is my first post in 2016.  My year started with a lot of internet connection problems, but hopefully that issue is resol ved ( fingers crossed) .   So let's get started!  From mid-length haircuts  to no-light gel nail polishes  ( which  I  ?) , 2015 brought us a lot of beauty trends, but there are a few trends that I think should be left behind.  Check out the six beauty trends to ditch in 2016:  Instagram eyebrows -  The Instagram brow or the  faded eyebrow, is very popular among MUAs because it photographs well, but in person, it is very odd-looking. Heavy contour:  Contouring has been around for years but it reached new heights in 2015 with techniques like clown contouring .   Waist trainers:   While many believe that wearing a waist trainer will help them get an hour glass shape, the results are only temporary and can cause some health problems.  Overdrawn...

Hello everyone and  Happy New Year's Eve! Each new year brings a new set of resolutions .  But whether or not you stick to them is up to you!  Fortunately, for beauty-related aspirations -  help is on its way.  Creating a perfect beauty routine is not easy.     Your 90 Day Beauty Calendar  details some things you can incorporate into your lifestyle; from daily, weekly, fortnightly, to monthly practices.    If you think your current beauty regimen needs some alteration for the new year, this guide by   Holland& Barrett  will certainly help. Do you need to update your beauty routine for 2016?  

Hello everyone! I've been reverse washing my hair for quite some time now, since co-washing was no longer working for me.  I believe I finally found the hair cleansing method that works best for my hair.  What is reverse hair washing? Simply put, it's washing your hair in reverse.  You apply your conditioner first,  then   your shampoo.   If your hair is thin, oily and/or prone to product build-up, reverse washing may be the best hair cleansing method for you too.  Reverse washing means your hair still gets all the moisturising benefits of using conditioner but you're not left with that weighted, almost-greasy feeling. My hair: Let me tell you a bit about my hair.  I have medium length, naturally wavy hair that's oily at the roots and dryish at the ends. My hair is prone to  " halo"  frizz  and I also  colour -treat it about once a month. You can see photos of my hair in previous posts  HERE and HERE . Reverse washi...

Hello everyone! My golden birthday is this Saturday;  I'm turning 30 on May 30th!  S o today, I'm sharing my birthday wish list.  Every year I like to treat myself to something special for my birthday.  Here's what's on my list this year: Whitmor 5 Tier Acrylic Cosmetic Organizer 6477-5512 by Whitmor Aldo Women's Padgham Flat by Aldo Simple Human 8 Wall Mount Sensor Makeup Mirror by Simplehuman NYX Cosmetics Honey Dew Me Up Primer, 0.77 Ounce by NYX Topshop 'Gemini2' Snake Effect Pointy Toe Pump (Women) by Topshop ghd Creative Curling Wand by ghd What would you put on your birthday wishlist?  Let me know in the comments section below.

Hello everyone! At one point or another, we've all heard the stereotypes about hair colour.  Such as; �Blondes have more fun� ,   �Redheads are wild� , and   �Brunettes are trustworthy�.   Of course, every now and then we do fall into those categories,  but can hair colour really have an effect on our personality?  Totally, a new hair colour can enhance your mood, style, and confidence, as well as change the way other people perceive you. Now, personally, I have dyed dark brown hair.  I'm a natural brunette, but my natural colour is a couple of shades lighter than my dye.   I'm considering changing it to a soft medium brown, for the warmer months ahead.    If you too are looking for your perfect hair colour check out    Madison Reed 's   website for  hair dye  advice .     Madison Reed ,  is a hair care company that specialises in   hair dye .   Their dye is a healthier  s...

Hello everyone! In an effort to stay eternally youthful, most women usually touch-up their roots every time they spot a few silver strands peeking out.  Now, there�s a  beauty (and Instagram ) trend popping up; granny hair.  This new trend is provoking conversation about blurring the lines between ageing and greying . Jean Paul Gaultier introduced granny hair into fashion back in 2011.  A year later Kelly Osbourne and Kate Moss both sported silver locks and since then everyone from Lady Gaga to Kylie Jenner has been experimenting with this look. Jean Paul Gaultier - Autumn/Winter 2011 Here's a glimpse of what #GrannyHair on Instagram looks like: A photo posted by @candynice90 on Mar 30, 2015 at 11:15am PDT A photo posted by Angel of Colour (@angel_of_colour) on Mar 30, 2015 at 4:21pm PD  30, 2015 at 4: A photo posted by Tutu Dieu (@minitutu) on Mar 30, 2015 at 1:49pm PDT A photo posted by T...

Hello everyone! When your hair needs some extra TLC, (especially if you heat style a lot) there's nothing better than overnight deep conditioning ! Once or twice a month I apply an overnight treatment.  If you follow this blog you know that I love coconut oil and my hair loves it too, but I also enjoy trying out new products.  I thought it would be good to share some overnight hair treatments with those of you who are looking for intense repair .  Alteya Organics Bulgarian Lavender Hair Butter Treatment   Fantasia IC PM Night Time Oil Treatment   Huile de Leonor Grey Uncle Harry's Natural Products Herbal Coconut Oil for Hair   Pantene Pro-V Overnight Miracle Repair Serum   Rene Furterer KARITE intense overnight nourishing treatment   Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Overnight Hair Rescue Nexxus Pro-Mend Split End Binding Overnight Treatment Crem L'Oreal Paris EverStrong Sulfate-Free Fortify System Overnight Hair Repair Treatment Apply a libe...