D.I.Y psychedelic dry marble nails!

Being a nail technician I thought I had better hurry up and get some nail work up on here, So these believe it or not are  are FAR less messy than the water marbling method, which can be very fiddly. 

First things first, here's what you need: 

- 3 colours of your choice; I used prickly pear, sugar apple and bright pink all by Barry M. 

- A clear topcoat

- A cocktail stick or sharp pencil.

 

First apply your chosen base colour - I alternated the colours for each nail. 

When you apply this colour make sure it goes on thick enough to not need a second coat. 

DO NOT WAIT FOR THIS TO DRY BEFORE MOVING ONTO THE NEXT STEP!! - so I done the whole process nail by nail to stop this from happening! 

 

Take your other two colours and drop random blobs onto the nail -again don't wait for this to dry! 

Now using the cocktail stick or pencil. Gently swirl the blobs into a funky pattern of your choice - here's where you can go cray and make your nails into works of art! 

Then finally once a little dry, apply topcoat and wait to dry before moving onto your next hand. 

Iknow! Simple but pure genius :) 

Let me know what you think of this tutorial, did it work for you? Or anything else you wish to see.. Post your comments below... 

How to use tea bags to relieve tired, puffy eyes!

I am thrilled to share that I have finally come across an unbelievably affordable and natural “beauty product” that quickly and visibly reduces dark circles and diminishes puffiness: tea bags!

Yes, you read that correctly. Read on to learn how you can use tea bags to relieve tired, puffy eyes!

What you’ll need:

• Two tea bags (I find green and black tea bags containing caffeine to be the most effective)
• A mug of hot water
• A plate, container, or plastic sandwich bag

How to:

Step One

Take the two tea bags and steep them in hot water for 3-5 minutes.

Step Two

Take the tea bags out and put them in your container of choice (I used a plate). Leave them in the refrigerator for 20 minutes or until cold. While the tea bags are cooling down, you can relax by drinking the mug of delicious tea you just made – yum!

Step Three

Take the tea bags out. Gently squeeze out any excess liquid until the bags are damp and not dripping wet.

Step Four

Lay down and put the tea bags over your eyes. Leave them on for 15-30 minutes. Remove and carefully rinse off any tea stains on your face.

You can use this tea bag eye treatment every single day, once a week, twice a week, once a month, or whatever you prefer! For optimal results though, it is best to use this treatment at least once a week.

How It Works:

You probably have noticed that many eye treatments contain caffeine. This is because caffeine can help shrink blood vessels around your eye, thusreducing puffiness and dark circles.

The tea bags used in this DIY eye treatment not only contain caffeine and beneficial antioxidants, but they also contain tannins. Tannins are responsible for the tea’s color and flavor; most importantly, tannins can also stimulate healthy blood circulation and help tighten and soothe skin.

 What Do You Think?

Do you like this super easy DIY? Are you going to try it out? Let me know in the comments below; I’d love to hear what you think!

Brow tutorial - step by step!

I've had soo many comments on how I do my eyebrows, if they are tattooed or what?! So I had to add my brows to the blog to help you out! 

So first up il talk about the products that I swear by.... 

Gosh brow marker in mahogany; this stuff is crazy at staying on it literally stains the skin and doesn't come off or smudge unless you wash it off. (Superdrug)

MUA Pro brow pallet;  hands down one of the best prow pallets I've used so far. Comes with 3 different colours which is great for blending and a gel to hold down those stubborn hairs. 

Collection illuminating touch concealer; no joke this is my makeup bag staple! I don't wear foundation so this is my best friend, unlike every other concealer I've used from high end to drugstore this is by far the best I've come across. It blends beautifully and doesn't crack or leave any lines under the eyes. And the applicator is pretty handy to! 

So let's begin..... 

1. Using the brow marker underline the brow underneath and in the far corner, as this is the problem areas for smudging. 

2. Using the angled brush use the darkest colour with the gel over the area marked with the marker. Blend out following the brow line with the lighter powders. 

3. With the concealer outline the brow but NOT in the middle of you brow area. Blend outwards using a small concealer brush. This gives the illusion of a perfectly defined beautiful brow. Suitable for long wear day and night. 

Self eyebrow threading step by step.

Good day to you all!!

One of my biggest requests is threading eyebrows, so I've come up with how to do a simple quick fix self thread which can also be used on other areas such as your upper lip. 

So first up you need some cotton thread, you can get this for 79p at places like wilkos!  

Then to prep take a brow brush and brush all hairs in one direction in way of growth to neaten before the thread, after this take a sharp pair of small scissors and trim the top of the brow for any sticking out hairs. Now we begin... 

  

1. Take the thread and cut off and tie a loop large enough that you can move freely! 

2. Twist the loop into a bow shape, twist around about 8 times. Keep your hands in the loop as pictured about as this is the technique needed to move the thread. 

3. Now pull the thread taught and align the thread in the direction of hair removal needed. Then swiftly open one hand in the thread, while closing the other which will move the thread along, removing any hairs in it's path. 

4. Remove any stubborn hairs with tweezers. And remember NEVER go over board with hair removal. If you find this hard, draw the shape you desire and thread around it.
Threading takes allot of trial and error- practise does indeed make perfect. 

Poetic justice

Before anyone panics from the title, just slow down.  I'm not about to get all sentimental and mother of the earth on you! 

Here's my hair progress so far:

I finally decided how I'm going to overcome the struggle of going from short to long without messing up my hair and I am soo excited!!  So I've opted (when 3inches long) I will be switching it up and going for box braids, poetic justice style! - for those who don't know what they are...

 

But... 

Obviously me being me I still gotta keep things funky and not 'ye old traditional', so il be keeping the sides and back shaved, I can't turn my back on the bald - me and my clippers are tight homies after 6 years of it! But to mix it up even more I've opted to go for a black to pastel pink transitional style of jumbo braid, I've never seen it done before so It's already calling my name!! I will post pictures in September when the deed is done, But here's the hair that arrived the other day- 

A journey of hair growth of a bald woman (part.3)

Last but not least, the final end of my review on the OROFLUIDO Range! 

  

Super shine light spray. 

This product again is a absolute beauty, here's what they're website states about the product. 

Applied to dry hair

• A drier, lighter formula that allows ultra-rapid absorption
• Convenient, practical spray application for easy use in any situation
• A sensual, radiant finish with maximum shine
• Makes dry combing easier and leaves hair silky and controlled, reducing frizzing

• Adds no weight to the hair

And I completely agree with every point it truly is AMAZING!! 

So last but not least is the extra goodie, 

Orofluido Mascara with built in mirror & light. 

This is by far the best mascara I've used to date, the wand really coats the lashes without bulking the lash out and doubles the look of the length and it doesn't flake or become dull throughout the day!! I would deffo recommend! Here's what the website states about this product: 

:adds volume and coats your lashes from root totip offering perfect adherence without clumping or flaking.

The silicone brush provides even distribution of the formula and separation of lashes to achieve natural density. The luxurious golden bottle features a built- in mirror on one side and two Led lights on the cap that turn on automatically. Apply one coat for a natural finish during the day, and add extra coats for a more intense look at night.

So overall I would recommend this BIG TIME! I will always use these products from here on out, they feel like they really are helping my hair! Even though it is a little pricey the range is deffinatly worth the bucks! The only con from these products is I wish the shampoo and conditioner were bigger!! 

Hope this helped! 

A journey of hair growth of a bald woman (part.2)

As promised here is part 1 of my review on the OROFLUIDO range! 

I happened to come across these products as i done a photoshoot for a hair salon and as lovely kind people that they are they gave me a little bundle of the range because they knew I was trying to grow out my hair for the first time in years, and starting from scratch I wanted my hair to be in perfect condition so one day I can get my hair back to the big bouncy, glossy fro I once repped as a little girl! 

So In my goodie bag I received; 

Shampoo & Conditioner. 

Now the website states that these can be used as a daily (or whatever your hair routine is) treatment because these don't strip or harm your hairs natural oils - which is great for me having Afro Caribbean hair as I need as much oil and moisture I can get! And the smell is INSANE, they have a lush warm vanilla aroma which is just soo yummy!!  

Hair Elixer. 

Now I kid you not, this is literally s*x in a bottle it is simply glorious!! The texture is really thick so a little goes a long way, the smell again is to die for and the bottle is as cute as far as bottles go haha. You apply this on wet hair and leave it to work it's magic, you really can tell if you haven't used it. Your hair looks so much brighter and it genuinely feels like it has helped stimulate my hair growth. 

Here's some of the natural oils listed in this little beauty: 

AN EXQUISITE MIXTURE OF NATURAL OILS

Argan oil: liquid gold for your hair

Extracted from the seeds of the Argania spinosa fruit, Argan oil is rich in vitamin E and essential fatty oils, similar in composition to our own skin. It strengthens hair and makes it extremely light and incredibly silky.

Linseed oil: instant shine

The seeds of the linen plant are the source of a precious oil which seals and smoothes the hair cuticle, providing uniformity and control. The result is hair that captures and reflects the light, giving it a spectacular shine.

Cyperus oil: pure silk to the touch

Cyperus is a plant that has been cultivated in Egypt for more than 4,000 years. It is the source of an oil with a high content of fatty acids and tocopherol, which give natural protection against free radicals. It provides softness and volume, leaving hair manageable, smooth and flexible.

A journey of hair growth of a bald woman (part.1)

Right ok, so let's kick things off with my first ever post (yayy!)

Now for the past 3 years I have had my hair shaved to a buzz cut style trending different wacky colours, but since March 28th 2014 I have decided to let it grow out due to getting bored of not being able to do little things like tie my hair up.  

So first up I realised this is going to be a very dramatic difficult life style change for me to adapt back to, so if I'm going to do it I'm going to go all out with the best care and nutrients! (Having Afro hair this is going to be tough work!) hence why this is my first post so you can join me on my hair growth journey.  

Now for the past month or so I've been using Centrum's Fruity chewable Muilti vitamins. These are great!! They taste like sweets and have worked a treat on my system, they also contain Biotin which is what you need for a stimulated hair growth (&for nails&clear skin). You NEVER want to take full biotin tablets because they will make your skin terrible and spotty, and you really don't want that!! You only need the small dosage in Muilti vitamins!! 

 

 

Thankyou for reading part one of my hair growth journey!! Check out part 2, to hear about the amazing products by Orofluido!!