healthy hair tips

Hello everyone! Summer  is coming to a close, and in   honour   of all the summer days I've enjoyed these past months I thought I'd rave about  my   favourite   beauty products .  Some, of course, I will keep using through autumn... Hair care products This summer I cut my hair several times, currently it's at  collarbone length  and I love it.    My hair is wavy and frizzy   so I've been straightening it a lot this summer, since I find it easier to manage that way.  However my hair tends to look oily by the second day and I  will not  heat style my hair more than once a week.  Luckily I found three amazing products that solved all of my hair problems. Yves Rocher Botanical Hair Repair Oil This is a pre-poo (pre-wash) oil is enriched with restorative babassu,   jojoba and macadamia oils to nourish the scalp and strengthen the hair.  Contains   more t...

Hello everyone! A while back, I posted a quiz to help you   determine your face shape .  I also told you that knowing your face shape is essential when choosing your  eyebrow shape   and glasses , among other things.   (If you are not sure what your face shape is, click here  to take the quiz.  And to  choose the most flattering eyebrow shape, click here .)   Today's post will help you choose the best sunglasses for your face shape.  If you want to find out more keep reading! Different sunglasses look better on different face shapes.    Sure, you could try different sunglasses out until you find a pair that work for you, but if you need a little help, check out these tips... Heart-shaped face: Any frames that are wider on the top than they are on the bottom work well. Round face shape: Oversized, rectangular, and angular frames set off roundness. Oval face shape:  You can pull off any round or square frame. ...

Hello everyone! Believe it or not, there are still a lot of misconceptions about sunscreen.  Today's post aims at clarifying some of those misconceptions.  Let's get started! Truth or Fiction? You don't need sunscreen if you have dark skin or already have a tan.   Fact: Everybody, regardless of race, ethnic origins and skin type is subject to the damaging effects of exposure to the sun.  Sunscreen, with SPF-30 provides twice as much protection as SPF-15.   Fact: NO.  Here's an  SPF guide: SPF 15 - 1/15 of the UVB rays get through to your skin - blocking about 93%. SPF 30 - 1/30 of the UVB rays get through to your skin - blocking about 97%.  SPF 50 - 1/50 of the UVB rays get through to your skin - blocking about 98%. Waterproof sunscreen provides "all day protection" and does not need to be re-applied.   Fact:  Waterproof sunscreens loses some of their effectiveness after 40 minutes.  Cloudy days limit the power of the sun's rays. ...