HT: Create Chic, Short Hair. Tips From Kevin Murphy

HOW TO CREATE A CHIC, SHORT STYLE: TIPS FROM HAIR GURU KEVIN MURPHY

The short cut is back and it’s time to take the plunge. The 2014 do’ is edgy, feminine and playful and has taken over Hollywood, with the likes of Karlie Kloss, Beyonce, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Coco Roch opting for a dramatic new look. We’ve even seen Supermodel Gisele Bündchen rock a faux buzz cut for the latest Balenciaga campaign, if that’s not statement enough – shorter hair is in!

International hair guru Kevin Murphy says in order for the look to be modern, this cut-of-the-moment should sit just above the shoulders, be chunky and full of volume.

“The more structured clothing that is in fashion today suits a short cut better than long hair.  Emphasis is now on the waist and the shoulders and with this comes high necklines. These pieces look better when the hair is away from the neck.”

Please see below for some tips from Kevin Murphy:

· The look should be loose, casual and understated. Heavy overgrown fringes with blunt textured edges will make it a bit soft and rock’n’roll but also low key

· Keeping the layers really long is best as this gives the hair a ‘lived in’ look

· Scared of getting the chop? For women afraid to make the dramatic move to cut off their hair, then try the faux bob

· Faking a bob is super easy, just style a low pony tail and tuck the tail up and under before securing with a pin. Pull some hair out around your face as this will give the appearance of short hair

Murphy also says that using the right products is vital to ensure this style looks great. The best styling products are lotions and creams that allow the hair to be moisturised but still absorb and remove the frizz, while enhancing the curl.

To maintain the look, Kevin Murphy recommends the following products:

	KEVIN.MURPHY MOTION.LOTION – RRP $32.95 Treats nuisance fly-aways while protecting hair from harsh UV rays. A light grooming lotion that also works as a sunscreen and can be worn at the beach, on the dance floor.
	KEVIN.MURPHY HAIR.RESORT.SPRAY – RRP $34.95 The ultimate product to create sexy, textured hair all year long. A weightless mist that makes perfectly undone beach hair more effortless than ever. Works as a thickener for fine to medium hair and is part foundation, part finishing product.
	KEVIN.MURPHY FRESH.HAIR – RRP $32.95 Actively cleans the hair while giving body and texture; the formulation removes excess oil and odours.
	KEVIN.MURPHY LUXURY.WASH – RRP $32.95 A super rich, moisturising shampoo for dry or damaged, thick or coarse hair. Extracts of Peruvian Bark, Orange Blossom and Myrtle add moisture to colour treated hair to keep it protected from further damage.
	KEVIN.MURPHY LUXURY.RINSE – RRP $33.95 A high performance deep conditioner for coarse, coloured and dry/damaged hair. Silk proteins and amino acids rebuild damaged hair while mango butter moisturises coloured hair.

Please call 1800 104 204 or visit www.kevinmurphy.com.au for stockists.

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Winter Hair SOS From ELEVEN Australia

Winter Hair SOS From ELEVEN Australia

The harsh winter elements can be a recipe for bad hair disasters. From frizzy hair and fly aways to split ends, it’s no wonder many of us hideaway under a beanie during the cooler months. Thankfully, we have some tips and tricks from ELEVEN Australia Co-Creative Director, Joey Scandizzo, to help beat winter hair dilemmas and ensure you have healthy, shiny locks all year round.

Controlling Winter - FRIZZ - Before you get out of the shower, rinse your hair with cold water instead of warm water. This will help close the hair cuticle and seal the hair to keep it healthier,  shinier and less prone to frizz. - ELEVEN Australia’s Miracle Hair Treatment (RRP $24.95) is a magic product when it comes to combating frizz. It contains eleven benefits to cure your frizz problems and leave your hair smooth and silky.
Tame Winter - FLY AWAYS -Apply a light layer of hairspray and then gently brush the flyaways down. Use a boar bristle brush to reduce static. - The best way to control frizz is in the prep, use an anti-frizz shampoo and conditioner (try ELEVEN Australia’s SMOOTH ME NOW Anti Frizz Shampoo & Conditioner – from RRP $20.95) also helps to reduce fly aways and static.
Smooth - SPLIT ENDS  (Often caused by over-use of hair driers and straighteners in the winter months) -  An anti-frizz cream (such as ELEVEN Australia Frizz Control Shaping Cream – RRP $22.95) can help to temporarily smooth split ends, the only way to cure them for good it to cut them off. - You can apply Frizz Control to damp or dry hair for maximum protection against unwanted frizz.

For more information on products and stockists, phone Ozdare on 1800 104 204 or visit www.elevenaustralia.com  

Top Tips From Kevin Murphy

TACKLE HUMIDITY HEAD-ON: TOP TIPS FROM HAIR GURU KEVIN MURPHY

With the change in seasons and cold, wet days becoming more frequent, your hair can start to suffer and have a mind of its own. But don’t fear – international hair master Kevin Murphy has some tips on how to prep your hair to handle the humidity as best you can.

“On humid days, what you put in your hair and what you keep in your handbag are as important as how you style it, never leave home without your dry shampoo or powdered texturiser, they are your best friend on damp days” says Murphy.

“The most painless way to deal with humidity is to go with a low maintenance hairstyle. For the very humid days, go for a sleek ponytail, a bun or a messy plait. Try and use products that don’t contain too much moisture as this only attracts more moisture.”

“You can create a loose messy braid and go for the modern milk maid look.”

Murphy also recommends keeping your hair off the shoulders and neck so the movement created from the damp air looks intentional, FRESH.HAIR and POWDER.PUFF work perfectly for a fresh, tousled, ‘weather friendly’ style.

“If you have thick hair, go with wavy or curly hairstyles. Humidity is great for creating curl, just use a light lotion and stay away from heavy moisturisers and waxes. Lightweight products and lotions work best in humidity, and if you want a style with volume, you can create it by teasing at the roots,” explains Murphy.

There are a few tools Kevin Murphy recommends to fight the frizz during the change in seasons, which we’ve included below.  

Please call 1800 104 204 or visit www.kevinmurphy.com.au for stockists.

	KEVIN.MURPHY SESSION.SPRAY – RRP $29.95 Provides a strong but weightless hold. Wheat Protein seals moisture into the hair, preventing breakage and keeping hair healthy and shiny while allowing for movement.
	KEVIN.MURPHY POWDER.PUFF – RRP $35.95 Powder.Puff uses metamorphosis technology to leave the hair texturised, weightless, residue-free…and big!
	KEVIN.MURPHY WHITE.BUG – RRP $24.95 Acts as a blender and lightener for blondes, as well as a pocket-sized dry shampoo.
	KEVIN.MURPHY FRESH.HAIR – RRP $32.95 Actively cleans the hair while giving body and texture; the formulation removes excess oil and odours.
	KEVIN.MURPHY TEXTURE.COMB – RRP $19.95 This wide toothed comb enhances texture and movement in the hair as well as removing flyaways.

APRIL 2014 - Her Fashion Box

Would you believe me if I said my March box arrived a week before I received Aprils box? Well that's exactly happened to me, Her Fashion Boxes just seem to be arriving later and later as time goes on. I felt left outta the loop on Aprils box as there wasn't much follow up by the social media person. There was an email sent out in the last couple of days of April, promising that boxes would be mailed out the next day. couple weeks later, still nothing. At this point I was very annoyed, as I didn't receive a email back with a follow up, nor a reply back to facebook, twitter or Instagram comments.

There wasn't a reason given for why the boxes were so late, just that the team have been working really hard getting them out. I totally understand things happen and are completely outta people's control but it's quite frustrating paying for a monthly subscription, not getting it on time and not getting a form of contact back. For a service you're paying for turns out like this, kinda makes me want to cancel my subscription.

Anyways enough about my rant / sooking. haha lets just start this:

Bonus Gift: I received a Her Fashion Box tote as my free gift for completing March's survey. Great little bag for shopping or carrying my Uni books.

1) Cedel - Coconut Bay Hairspray ($4.99)
I love my hair products and I love hairspray even more! I love how the fragrance smells exactly like coconut. Which is quite refreshing! I've perilously owned this. it's super lightweight, non sticky and easy to brush out. The packaging is also very cute and funky.

2) Manicare - Fashion Nail Shaper ($1.95)
I'm not much of a nail person. However I'm a sucker for packaging and this packaging is adorable. It'd definitely come in handy, something small to throw into your bag.

3) Urban Rituelle - Coconut & Honey ($4.95)
Im a fan of Urban Rituelle and loved their perfume bottle in February's box. However this certain product won't be used by me. Don't assume I'm being rude, I'm actually allergic to soap, along with honey. However it does smell lovely. I may pass this onto a friend or keep for a giveaway.

4) Mor - Five Sachets Of Hand Cream (80ml - $14.95)
I've tried a few of these hand creams before and I love them! The formula absorbs into the skin quickly, helps soothes dry hands leaving them feeling pampered, restored moisture and with a lovely scent. I'll most likely save these for a giveaway or pass onto someone.

5) Her Fashion Box - Luminesce Socks ($24.95)
These are cute knee high socks and perfect for the colder months but I don't see myself wearing them. I'm not really a huge fan on knee high socks nor do I see what makes these socks worth $24.95? I'll wear them around the house, but doubt I'd wear them outside.

6) Her Fashion Box - White Noise Earrings ($19.95)
Another product I won't be able to use, only because I no longer have my ears pierced. However theyre cute and love the detail. Another product for a giveaway.

7) Her Fashion Box - Coraline Cuff ($19.95)
I already own a similar cuff in pink. It's a cute bracelet to add an extra pop to an outfit. I love the look, colours and spike details! definitely going to get a lot of wear.

Overall: 5 outta 7 products will not be used by me, so this months box is disappointing. It really wasn't worth waiting for, however I'm sure these products are more appealing to others but if I wasn't allergic, had my ears pierced and hadn't tried some of these products before I would of enjoyed this box. But I'm excited for May's box for their designer collaboration, so fingers crossed May's will make up for Aprils.

REVIEW: Give Me Clean Hair Dry Shampoo - Eleven Australia

What do you do when you wake up with a few minutes before you have to fly out the door and there's no time for a quick shower? How about when your already-fine hair looks flat? Whatever your hair emergency may be, there's a good chance that dry shampoo can fix it. From greasy roots to lifeless locks, every girl can benefit from this hair helper.

 So when it comes to styling my hair, I always turn to Eleven Australia. Eleven is an Australian brand that is used by many of Australia’s top hair stylists. They've a wide range of products from treatments, to styling products, and of course shampoo and conditioners. So you'd understand why I grab their products over anything else.

ELEVEN AUSTRALIA *

GIVE ME CLEAN HAIR:

DRY SHAMPOO

RRP: $22.95

www.elevenaustralia.com

Eleven Dry Shampoo claims to remove excess oil, leaving your hair refreshed without using water. With a light scent of coconuts. This product helps take away the greasy look around the hairline and crown. Eleven Dry Shampoo comes in a nice looking 130g white aerosol spray can, with simple orange writing. It is a simple, yet very stylish and modern looking spray can, which is also very easy to use.

The product is super easy and quick to apply. Start by shaking the can and spraying at least 25cms away onto the roots of your hair. Allow the product to fully absorb any excess oil, before working it through with your hands to disperse it. Just like other dry shampoos I've tried, it leaves my hair feeling thick, matte and straw-like. Which isn't appealing, but in saying that. Eleven Dry Shampoo is far from that and doesn't leave behind white residue or any other dullness.

Overall I really like this dry shampoo - It gets rid of left over oils until I wash it later that night. It also gives an extra boost of volume. It has a floral and coconut scent, which is lovely. The scent does last all day. It's a great product for in between washes. It's definitely been my favourite go-to dry shampoo lately. I would different recommended to anyone who's seeking to try new products.

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ELEVEN AUSTRALIA X THE FACE

ELEVEN AUSTRALIA PARTNERS WITH NAOMI CAMPBELL’S TV SERIES – THE FACE AUSTRALIA

ELEVEN

 Australia is thrilled to be the official hair partner of Foxtel’s new talent series The Face Australia, starring supermodel Naomi Campbell. Smash hit TV franchise, The Face Australia, is a reality modelling competition series which sees three supermodels mentor teams of up and coming models competing to become ‘The Face’ of a major Australian brand.

Campbell, an industry juggernaut, has mentored on both the UK and US versions of the show, and is heading up the Australian version with fellow supermodels Nicole Trunfio and Cheyenne Tozzi.

Co-Creative Director of ELEVEN Australia, Joey Scandizzo, and his team are the creative force styling the hair for makeovers, campaign shoots and the runway finale.

“The Face is a great opportunity for talented, young Australian models to break into the supermodel world. My team and I are so excited to be supporting them during what could be a life-changing experience.”

“I’ve been in the hair and fashion industry for a long time, and have worked with models who have started their careers on shows like The Face. It’s a great platform that provides an opportunity to stand out from the crowd.”

The final episode of The Face Australia will air on Tuesday 6 May at 8.30pm on FOX8.

Proudly Australian made and owned, ELEVEN Australia is a fresh approach to professional shampoos, conditioners, treatments, styling and lifestyle products. Healthy hair and glowing skin has never been so simple and affordable.

ELEVEN AUSTRALIA X AUSTRALIAN HAIR FASHION AWARDS

ELEVEN AUSTRALIA CLEANS UP AT THE AUSTRALIAN HAIR FASHION AWARDS

 ELEVEN Australia has taken out the top gongs at the 2014 Australian Hair Fashion Awards (AHFA), Australia’s largest and most successful independent hairdressing awards.

The awards were held at The Ivy in Sydney on Monday 31 March, bringing together the industries finest to celebrate the best in hairdressing. The AHFA’s are the ultimate celebration of the synergy between hair, fashion and culture.

Newcomers ELEVEN Australia celebrated into the next morning, after taking out three coveted awards for ‘Best New Professional Styling Packaging and Design’, ‘Best New Professional Hair Care Packaging’ and ‘Design and Artistic Team of the Year’.

“We were up against some tough competition, so we’re absolutely thrilled to have won such prestigious categories. The brand is just going from strength to strength and it’s a really exciting time for us,” said ELEVEN Australia Brand Director Rob Gattuso following the win.

The brand is no stranger to industry recognition – in recent years, Eleven Australia’s Co-Creative Director, Joey Scandizzo, has been crowned Australian Hairdresser of the Year three times, and fellow Co-Creative Director, Andrew O’Toole, has secured a well-deserved Photographer of the Year award.

"We're absolutely stoked with these wins and we're really proud of where the brand is going,” says Scandizzo.

The AHFA's are now in their 22^nd year of annually awarding and celebrating the best of Australian talent in the Hair Fashion industry.

Proudly Australian made and owned, ELEVEN Australia is a lifestyle brand of professional shampoos, conditioners, treatments, styling and body products.

November Favourites

I know it's far into December, and ill be posting my December faves very soon.. however I scheduled for this post to go live the 1st day of December but some how it never posted :( I guess it's never to late to post it.

November went by super fast, was finishing up my retail certificate, caught up at work that I didn't really experience many new products. This one is very short, only really got around to enjoying 4 products. Anyways, enough about my life story, you're all here to read about products, so lets go!

FRANK

COFFEE SCRUB 

RRP: $14.95

www.frankbody.com

When first opening, i was quite overwhelmed with the smell, it was amazing. It looks like coffee and it certainly smells like coffee!! It over powered my room and it honestly smelt like a coffee shop. Now if you're not a fan of coffee or the smell, then this product wouldn't be for you, however they do have another scent available on their site. After the very first use, I did notice a difference in how smooth my skin was. That was only the first use, now I've used it for over 2 weeks, my skin is even more softer and smoother. It's moisturised and has improved my skin tone. My face has cleared up from blind pimples on my chin, and also left a beautiful orangey / coffee essence scent. My boyfriend has used it on his stretch marks under his arm, and within 6 washes, they have turned white and completely invisible. In other, short words: IT WORKS. 

ELEVEN AUSTRALIA *

Make Me Shine - Spray Gloss

RRP: $22.95

www.elevenaustralia.com

I have very thick, long hair. I do straighen it quite often as, I don't enjoy my curly hair. However I get a few flyways around my face. Always replying on multiply products to reduce my flyways and to add extra shine to look healthier. May I just add that Make Me Shine does exactly all that.

After styling my hair, I do a quick spray of Make Me Shine all over my hair, then smooth it down with my hands. By doing so; im pushing the product into my flyaways to control them. This spray gloss is lightweight and doesn't feel stiff or sticky unlike other products. I've used this product for just over a week now, I've noticed that my hair looks much healthier. It has so much shine and really gives that extra boost to weak hair.

LUSH *

NO DROUGHT - Dry Shampoo

RRP: $13.50

www.lush.com.au

I love trying different dry shampoos, I'm kinda obsessed. This isn't your reqular spray can, it's actually a powder formula in a plastic bottle. This product hasn't got any alcohol or other harmful ingredients. As a brunette most dry shampoos leave a nasty white patch in my hair, unlike this one. It's a simply running my fingers through my roots and shaking them. It really does absorb oils, leaving the hair feeling fresh and clean. I also like that it give extra volume, after applying to the roots, I flip my hair upside down and get the hair dyer. Helps get rid of any powder that hasnt been worked in, but also gives a numerous amount of volume. It's great for those days where you need a quick boost to oily hair. 

LUSH *

DREAM CREAM

RRP: $29.95

www.lush.com.au

Dream Cream is absolutely fantastic! It has a perfect consistency which isn't too heavy, but absorbs into the skin like a...well, a dream! This is the go to body cream for anything, my boyfriend massaging my shoulders and feet with this, and honestly it feels like haven. My skin has never felt this amazing in my entire life! I'm actually completely astounded that skin could look and feel as awesome as it does now. I tend to suffer from eczema in the summer time on the back of my legs, using the dream cream has helped clear any signs of eczema, dryness, redness or flakiness skin. It's truly an awesome product that helps just about anything.

Disclaimer: any products marked with ( * ) has been gifted by PR companies or given in a goodie bag from the brands event. I have not been paid to review or feature a product on my blog. All photos have been taken by myself, and all is in my honest opinion. 

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Eleven Australia: Make Me Shine Spray Gloss - Review

Eleven Australia is driven from a desire for a fresh, uncomplicated and affordable solution to haircare products, made from high performance ingredients, and very affordable price tag. ELEVEN Australia Make Me Shine Spray Gloss is a lightweight finishing spray that controls fly-aways and adds shine and gloss. The easy-to-use spray is suitable for all hair types. 

ELEVEN AUSTRALIA

Make Me Shine - Spray Gloss

RRP: $22.95

www.elevenaustralia.com

Make Me Shine does have a fresh, floral scent, which does fade down a little after applying it. Product comes in an aerosol can, kept simple with all white and pink writing on it. Wouldn't be hard to miss this on the shop shelf. 

I have very thick, long hair. I do straighen it quite often as, I don't enjoy my curly hair. However I get a few flyways around my face. Always replying on multiply products to reduce my flyways and to add extra shine to look healthier. May I just add that Make Me Shine does exactly all that.

After styling my hair, I do a quick spray of Make Me Shine all over my hair, then smooth it down with my hands. By doing so; im pushing the product into my flyaways to control them. This spray gloss is lightweight and doesn't feel stiff or sticky unlike other products. I've used this product for just over a week now, I've noticed that my hair looks much healthier. It has so much shine and really gives that extra boost to weak hair.

I do recommend this to anyone that has problems with flyways or looking for extra shine. It's suitable for all hair types. The results I received were amazing and I do hope everyone else can experience the same thing.

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Eleven: Sea Salt Texture Spray - Review

Summer is almost here, better start getting those beachy waves controlled and styled to look natural and beautiful. Beachy hair no longer has to be synonymous with unkempt tresses with the new Sea Salt Texture Spray from ELEVEN Australia.

I'm a girl that suffers from dry ends from time to time. It can be a huge pain, as products tends to dry them out, and leaves my hair feeling like straw. Has anyone ever had the same problem?

ELEVEN AUSTRALIA

SEA SALT TEXTURE SPRAY

RRP: $20.95

www.elevenaustralia.com

I came across Sea Salt Texture Spray from Eleven, it claims to condition your hair, while adding volume to create those gorgeously free waves. I couldn't say no to this one!

 

This product can be used on both wet or dry hair, I found it easier to apply while my hair was still damp, then finished it off with a blow dryer / diffuser to ensure the product was locking into my roots and not just sitting ontop of my hair. I get better results when doing that, also got extra volume from the texture inside the product! I was very amazed that I got beachy waves and volume all over.

 

Its suitable for all hair types, styles, and textures, the lightweight mist can be sprayed on the roots or ends of the hair depending on the need for volume or thickness. 

 

The best thing about Eleven Sea Salt is; it has active ingredients such as Hydrolysed Wheat Protein and Hydrolysed Wheat Starch serve to condition, vitalise and add volume to beach-worn hair, without sacrificing that natural charm.

Still effortlessly dishevelled, as one would expect at the beach, the spray adds density, natural body and liveliness. This product is perfect to create those beachy waves without dropping your hair into the ocean.

Nicole Trunfio For KEVIN.MURPHY

NICOLE TRUNFIO OPTS FOR KEVIN.MURPHY

KEVIN.MURPHY stylists were handpicked by international supermodel Nicole Trunfio this month, when she was in Australia as the ambassador of the Lavazza Italian Film Festival
Now dividing her time between the runways of New York and Australia, the West Australian local is of Italian-Australian background and has worked with the world’s best known fashion houses including Chanel, Versace, Fendi, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Roberto Cavalli.

KEVIN.MURPHY STYLE.MASTER James Nicholson crafted a low bun with a middle part for Trunfio’s appearance at the Festival’s Gala Opening in Melbourne – the look pared perfectly with her striking Dolce & Gabbana cocktail dress.

 “For the hair, I drew inspiration from Trunfio’s Italian heritage, by channelling screen siren Sophia Loren and of course, Italian film from the 60s, to create a glamorous but classic look.”


Trunfio was once again the epitome of style at the Gala Opening in Sydney, wearing Gucci, with her hair styled to the side with soft waves by KEVIN.MURPHY STYLE.MASTER Kim Rattenbury.
“I wanted to create a look that was glamorous yet also a bit seductive to complement her incredible outfit.”

KEVIN.MURPHY is a luxury range of professional hair care products created by internationally renowned stylist to the stars, Kevin Murphy. Established in 2003 to meet his needs as an editorial hairstylist, the range is stocked in more than 4,000 salons throughout Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia and the United States.

LUSH: BIG Sea Salt Shampoo - Review

BIG is a volumizing sea salt shampoo in a true sense, because it contains whole grains of sea salt. It basically looks like a rice-pudding-like base formula with big sea salt particles in it. The result of BIG is really shiny hair, full of volume, restored moisture and maintain healthy hair. The difference between BIG and other brands, is that BIG actually delivers what the other brands only promise.

LUSH *

BIG: Sea Salt Shampoo

330g

RRP: $26.95

www.lush.com.au

I have been on a search for a shampoo product that honestly gives me lots of volume. I do have fairly thick black hair to begin with but I straighten my hair regularly and want the volume to last me more than a day. I have tried many other brands of shampoo and conditioner in the past and saw had no additional body or volume after using them.

The smell of the shampoo is kinda hard to describe because I personally cant think of any words that could compare it to, nor am I good at describing scents. However its rather nice, at least in my opinion, a kind of beachy fresh scent with a hint of ocean breeze.

I take the littlest amount of product into my hands and work it onto my scalp and crown. After I have worked the product onto my hair, add a dash of water that coats your head then work up a nice lather. It lathers up quite quickly and very thick, so take advantage while you can. It's very time consuming to really scrub your roots, but the more scrubbing, the better the results.

I love the sea salt in this mixture, really cleans and purifies the hair. My hair feels nice, looks shiny and smells great. most importantly has that extra voluminous. However; this should NOT be used as a daily shampoo! Depending on how oily your hair gets I would recommend using it once or twice (for extra oily hair) a week. I would absolutely recommend this shampoo to anyone looking to add volume, deep clean and make their hair last longer between shampoos.


** item was gifted at the LUSH Melbourne Bloggers / Vloggers Event, Everything Is in my own, honest, legit words. I was not paid to write a positive review. **

LUSH Ultrabalm - Review

I honestly cant get enough of lip balm products, if you were to look inside my bag and pull out every single lip product, youd find more then 6 or maybe 10 :P. Different balms for different days, but lately Ive been loving this LUSH Ultrabalm that I can just spread all over my face like butter. haha.

What LUSH Say's:

" Ultrabalm is bringing petroleum-free lubrication to the nation. This moisturising balm is made with plant waxes and nothing else. No petroleum jelly, no mineral oils, just natural goodness. Our mix of candelilla wax and jojoba oil is a vegan alternative to beeswax; it creates a protective barrier on the skin and locks in moisture, while rose wax soothes irritations. You can apply the balm to scuffs and scrapes to relieve discomfort, use it as a barrier cream when applying henna, or even use it as a lip balm. There's nothing crude about our lube. Ultrabalm is also perfect for babies to relieve nappy rash and hydrate dry skin. "

LUSH

Ultrabalm Lip Balm

45g

RRP: $8.95

 www.lush.com.au

 

Ultrabalm is the perfect all natural substitute for Vaseline & other Petroleum Jelly products. I was recommended this product from the LUSH staff for my flakey, dry flu nose and also for my lips during the Winter time. To be honest, I couldn't thank them enough. Its really helped restore moisture back into my dry areas on my face and for the price of the product, its totally worth it. Only using the smallest amount can really make a huge difference.

 

The product doesn't have much of a scent, its kept very simple and plain, which I personally like. I was very pleased to find out that the formula is kept all organic and natural with only three ingredients: Jojoba Oil, Rose Wax and Candeilla Wax. At first I was thinking about how oily and greasy it would be on my skin, but I was proved wrong. This product absorbs really well and quickly, without leaving your skin feeling oily or greasy.

 

I don't only use this Unltrabalm on my lips, but also on dry areas of my face / body, elbows, heels and also the ends of my hair. Its truly the life saver of all treatments. I would definitely recommend it to anyone that's looking for a replacement for that Lucas Paw Paw haha.

Batiste Dry Shampoo Spray: Blush - Review

My hair doesn't get to oily after a couple of days without washing, but it does look a little dry, flat, dirty and straw like at the ends of my hair. So using a quick fix of dry shampoo can really do a great job. It absorbs oil, leaves a scent and also helps look fresh, clean and healthy. I recently discovered Batiste after other bloggers and beauty gurus spoken very highly about their products.

It is an aerosol spray can with a white powdery substance that is designed for you to spray onto dry hair that can absorb excess oils or even freshen up your hair. Ive found that its great to use on days in between washes or even after a gym work out. The Blush scent was quite florally, fresh an sweet. It is a very strong scent while applying, does get overpowdering depending on how much you use.The scent does wear off after awhile, but it does continute to hold its results. The directions recommend to spray the shampoo onto the roots and wait a few minutes before brushing through the rest of your hair.

First time I applied this, I did noitce a few white marks on my hair, which would quickly disappear as I ran my fingers through my hair then brushed it out, I reckon I was just holding it a little to close to my hair. As easy it is to apply this towards your hair, it does come out in a very strong high-pressure burst so you'd need to hold it far away to spread it evenly over your hair. You do get an extra bonus with these shampoos, it creates volume from the roots, that can help give your hair that extra boost it needs. That's something i really did like about this product.

Overall, I love everything about this product, it does exactlly what the product is meant to do. It smells fantastic, blends very well, absorbs oil for the whole day and gives great volume. This is one of the many products i would recommend to a lot of people and also repurschase :)

REVIEW: TRESemme Freeze Hold Extra Strong Hairspray

this week i decided to try and also review TRESemme Freeze Hold Extra Strong Hairspray.

How It Works:

1. This spray wont give you a helmet head but will hold you style through wind and rain.
2. Hairspray refuses to let frizz take root, thanks to its humidity-resistant formula that keeps flyaways smooth for 24 hours.
3. Added Bonus: its water-free formula goes on dry, giving hair grip and control without stickiness for frizz-free hold.

TRESemme Freeze Hold Extra Strong Hairspray

RRP: $7.95

360G

Buy Here: TRESemme

" TRESemme Freeze Hold Extra Strong Hairspray provides extra hold and extreme control for your hair. This salon performance hairspray can be used in two ways; sprayed onto the roots for volume and body, or all over the hair for a hold that will keep your style in place all day. It is also available in a handy purse-size pack suitable for traveling, or in an economical salon size. "


when I'm in a rush for work, i throw my hair into a top bun then spray on hair spray. I want something that holds all day, doesn't make my hair feel like straw, doesn't leave white marks and smells fresh and nice.
Unfortunately, this product didn't help protect or give any results towards my hair. The scent was an odd smell, it honestly smelt like a goon sack. I got an awful headache couple minutes after applying it.. Don't know how a product can effect you that way. My hair felt like straw, sticky, dry and hard. The hold wore off after couple of hours. My flyways were sticking right up.. I honestly was super excited for this product, as a lot of people rave on about it and seemed to get a better experience then I. Even with this experience, id still try other TRESemme products and i keep an open mind to their other products.

Availability:

Woolworths, Coles, Bi-Lo, Kmart, Target, Big W, Priceline, Franklins, and selected pharmacies and independent supermarkets

Review: PPS Hot Iron Spray Straight :)

I've always found it hard to find a great product for my hair that doesn't damage or dry out when I'm using hot icons. My hair is naturally thick with curly/wavy. So getting my hair to be and kept straight is very hard.

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When using PPS HOT IRON SPRAY STRAIGHT #2, it's important that any previous hair products like hair spray, wax or gel is washed out. It's best for your hair to be clean so the PPS hot iron spray seals to the hair, and allows it to work its magic.

After using PPS HOT IRON SPRAY STRAIGHT #2, my hair felt really light, that it almost felt like I had shaved all my hair off haha. It had a shiny to my hair, that made it look like i had a few high lights done (does not have hair bleach) 

"Spray Straight smoothes, protects and is recommended to be used throughout the hot iron process to achieve an ultra straight result. Containing a unique Thermal Shield Complex, the light hold formula protects the hair from heat damage section by section during the styling."

FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Light hold styling spray specifically formulated with a unique Thermal Shield Complex
• Smoothes, straightens and protects the hair from heat damage
• Moveable control for long-lasting straight results
• Seals style with a natural shine

I've tried many different products that didn't give my the results I've found in PPS. I still use it till this date and I'll never find anything that may or could possibly be better.

It's available in Priceline and also online through these sites:

http://www.catwalk.com.au/pps-hot-iron-spray-straight-2/. $9.95 AUS

http://www.getprice.com.au/PPS-Hot-Iron-Spray-Straight-2-Gpnc_329--49977470.htm

$14.95 AUS