#haircare

Hello beautieeeees! I just came back from my long birthday wknd in Barcelona and now I just feel so old. Can you believe in one year from now I’d be closer to my 30s than my 20s… SO OLD. That’s a lot of overthinking so for today let’s just concentrate on the most important thing to me lately: my hair growth!

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Okay so you do all remember that time you went to the hairdresser because you wanted a new face, and once back home you wasn’t so sure you wanted that new face anymore? So you started regretting your old yourself? Oh, or that time you asked the hairdresser to chop the ends, and he chops 10cm? Yes, this time is the story of my life. So back in early June I was devastated because I had this picture in my end of me walking on the beach in July with my Australian beauty style long mermaid hair and how cool was that? And 10mns later, I was out of the hairdresser, and even if I was saying “cool I like it” 2 days later I was crying my heart out (like a baby girl) because I wanted those long Rapunzel hair so much! So yes, 2 days later here I find myself google-ing the best tips to help my hair grow faster than ever! And of course there is no miracles, and of course all those commercial products who promise you to gain 5cm in 2 weeks are just lying, and should not be that good for your scalps. But, the right products can definitely help you, and of course good food (salmon, almond, olive oil,…). But because I was afraid of gaining weight before summer if I was taking any special caps for hair growth, I decided to try on several products to apply directly on my hair.

1. OUAI

Back in April, I was sooooo lucky to finally find the so in brand of the Kardashian hair stylist - Jen Atkin - OUAI. I only had to look after it in 3 different Sephora across New York City to finally find a couple ones that weren’t already out of stock on Madisson Ave. So this is how I tried the Shampoo and Conditioner Volume and Smooth lines, and also the Treatment. You absolutely have no idea how heavy my suitcase was back home but it was definitely worth it. The texture is very lightweight and the smell is very neutral - which is exactly what I was looking for in order to mix my favorite Essential Oil in it. But let’s talk about it, those EO.

2. EO BAY ST THOMAS

So when one day, all of a sudden, your hair is 10cm shorter and you weren’t prepared for that, all you are looking for is a miracle! Most of us will choose the easy way: extensions, hair caps, specific hair products - which are not always the bests as they are very well diluted. So let’s see closer the best essence in those, the best essential oils. After many advise from my friends, I decided to try on 3 oils: Maca Maca (that I was adding into my Belle Azul oil before going to bed, 3 drops not more) and Ylang Ylang, which was smelling soooooo bad I wasn’t able to use it any longer than 2 days. So this is why I only concentrated myself on the 3rd one: Bay St Thomas, that I was mixing into my shampoo and conditioner. Many people will tell you the smell is awful, because I think it really is, but I got used to it and also maybe because my shampoo was very neutral the smell was disappearing. I really liked this one and I could see it helped my hair grow faster, so I am now buying another one because yes my small bottle is already empty!

3. HELLO HAIR

Hello Hair is an Australian brand that I discovered thanks to Instagram 2 years ago, and since that, I can’t spend a week without it. First, you have to be patient while ordering it and never buy more than 3 (even if it is trackable when you take more) because then it will be stopped at the borders and you will have to fill out forms to get it at home - which is I think the latest thing we want to do (PAPERINGGGG). Then, you can fall in love with their masks. They now have 3 editions: the classic, the island escape edition, and the botanic edition (which is ma favvvv). Coconut, argan, almond, olive and castor oils all together in one mask to give your hair everything it needs! Also, for the special editions, you will discover grapefruit, apricot or even lavanda. I like to apply it on my dry hair on Sunday morning, as soon as I get out of bed, then put everything into a bun and spend 1 or 2 hours watching KUWTK (because yes, that’s what we all do right?). Then when I feel it becoming more and more liquid I wash it.

4. MOROCCANOIL 

I already wrote about the newest favorite brand of everyone in previous posts so you already know how much I love their products. But, back in April, before going to NY, I wrote you about my Turbulence Press Days (here) and told you there were more coming. Finally here we are! So during that day, I had the opportunity to discover before everyone the newest Moroccanoil product: dry shampoo. For the first time, you choose the dry shampoo regarding your hair color! Because yes, we all have different hair color, and because dry shampoo reacts with your hair color also, you have to choose the right one. As I am blond, I chose the light one, which is purple when spraying it on paper! Since then, this dry shampoo became my number one hair saver after a long windy day, day at the beach, sport day, humid day,… pretty much any day that puts your hair in bad condition, that kind of day you don’t have time to wash again and you need to be perfect for a night out.

5. NATESSANCE

Hair mask containing argan oil which is aaaaaall you need sometimes after conditioning! I buy mine at Ecoterreand use it as often as I can after my conditioner in order to hydrate my hair and smooth it a little more.

6. ALTERNA

Alterna is the American brand with as ambassador Katie Holmes, the brand whose Bamboo line is to fall for, the brand we all want to try. So this is how I fell for the Caviar line (because sometimes you can’t afford to eat it, why not use it on your hair, how cool and luxe is that?) and especially thelengthening elixir. I absolutely loved it, and as I was applying it on my scalps every morning it only took me 5 weeks to empty the bottle… The texture is perfect and the smell… Can we talk about the smell because this is the most awkward thing ever for me?! So you may or may not know it but I am a candy addict and if there is one candy I can’t eat it is licorice. And this elixir was smelling licorice but I looooooooooved it! HOW CRAZY IS THAT?! Story of my life.

In the end, my hair grew faster than ever in less than 2 months and I really noticed a difference. But, I will never be able to tell you if my hair grew fast by itself or if all those treatments really helped. I like to think than yes, than of couuuuurse I didn’t buy all those for nothing, but also you have to remember to eat healthy - because beauty starts from the inside. Also, go to the hairdresser often, and a good one who listens to you and cuts exactly what you want. Mine (because yes I changed since my 10cm chopping disaster) has everything for her and she understood that chopping 10cm each 5 months isn’t the right solution. The best option is to cut 1mm each month in order to say goodbye to split ends and hello to long healthy hair. It takes time of course, to get those Rapunzel hair, but it is worth it. And if all those treatments have one thing in common it is to take care of your hair. You have to nourish and protect it in order to help it grow faster and in a healthy way.

Invisibobble Review

Hi guys,

The Invisibobble, I know it, I’ve seen it, but I never worn one, until now. I started wearing it after I had enough from the bobbles and traces in my hair when wearing normal hairtyes, so I just gave it a go and now, I’m totally obsessed!

Let me tell you: they absolutely do as they promise! I have really fine hair & I was afraid the Invisibobble, which is made of a smooth plastic called polyurethane, would glide out my hair faster than I can say the word Invisibobble, but it’s suprisingly longlasting.I haven’t experienced any traces or bobbles in my hair since I started wearing these, it stays in place without feeling too thight & I haven’t got any ponytail headaches either! It’s easy to use & doesn’t get my hair all tangled up, like normal hairtyes do. Seriously, I can make a wig with the hairs that got stuck in the tiny metal piece in my old hairtyes! They’re hairfriendly & more hygienic too, since they don’t break your hair & don’t pile up dirt. You can easily clean them, because of the material used to make them.

The only thing that bothered me a little is the design. They really remind me of the wire of an old landline phone. I still remember those days, me, sitting on the floor below the telephone because the phone was mounted to the wall, playing with the wire of the phone while talking to an old boyfriend. Ah, those good, old days. Born & raised in the 80’s, baby! Invisibobble is available in different models and designs, even a scrunchie design (talking about good, old days… ), where the wire like design is covered in fabric, so you can just pick your favorite model if you don’t like the wired-like design.

They tend to lose their shape when used regularly, but when thrown into a bowl of hot water, they get their shape back easily and quick.

They also make a fun accessory when worn around the wrist.

In my opinion, Invisibobble is one of the best haircare inventions of all time!

Question:

Are you using these revolutionary hairtyes yet?

LONG-WEARINGMODERN-DAY WET LOOK CURLS

I loved scrunching my hair in late 90’s and early 00’s, the only downside to it was the crispy finish and the frizz that accompanied that style by day 2. This method overcomes both pet peeves, the hair remains predominantly soft with zero frizz until you wash it again - in my case, 4 days later.

Want to see how I achieve this gorgeous modern take on wet look curls? Watch my tutorial!

https://youtu.be/QHmyxa1d1VY

TIPS TO LOOK AFTER YOUR HAIR

This week I’m sharing the first of two hair tips videos! Today’s tutorial is more generic and covers my favourite ways to look after and maintain my long locks, create volume and prevent damage, as well as some hair hacks for those of you with fine hair!

The second haircare video will focus more on best practices to achieve long hair (outside of genetics), as well as my favourite hair growth products, favourite brushes for long hair, towels for drying hair without damage, bleaching and trimming your hair!

If you have any amazing hair tips, leave them below.

Shonagh x

https://youtu.be/_L_35pf-gvg

HEATLESS VOLUMINOUS CURLS

If you’re not a fan of using heat & tools on your locks then this is the tutorial for you! Whether you have thin, limp hair or wild and unruly curls that need taming, this style is for everyone! It lifts and creates volume in fine hair, while helping to tame and smooth the cuticle in thick coarse hair.

This simple to achieve hairstyle is my go-to on holidays (and at home now it’s Summer here in the UK) I wear it braided throughout the daytime to keep the hair off my face and in the evening I take it out and wear it big and curly!

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De magie van de Tonkaboon

De tonkaboon is een zaad van de Cumaru boom afkomstig uit het Noorden van Zuid–Amerika.  De woudreus uit het amazone gebied draagt haar  vruchten hoog in haar takken.

De boon ruikt naar een combinatie van Vanille, amandel, kaneel en kruidnagel. Mede hierdoor word het voornamelijk gebruikt in parfums en tabak mengsels.  Voor de intrede  van  palmolie , rond de 19e eeuw, was tonka boter een van…

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Vandaag een review over een nieuw product dat ik aan het uittesten ben.

Een tijd geleden liep ik langs de Etos in rotterdam en zag ik dat raar genoeg alle “black hair focused”products in de sale waren. Eerste wat ik dacht was:”Etos what are you trying to say? Ik ben niet meer welkom? ” Tot ik de leuke prijsjes zag! Met producten die niet duurder waren dan 4 euro heb ik direct een aantal producten opgepikt waaronder deze moisture butter.

Het merk Beautifull Textures

Het is een Amerikaans merk gespecialiseerd in haar met een afro textuur. Hieronder valt zowel het chemisch behandeld haar als de natuurlijke lokken. Met 13 producten op de markt zijn ze niet het merk met de meest gevarieerde uitzet maar wel het merk dat bekend staat om de Texture manageability system. Een systeem waar dames met kroes en krullend haar kunnen kiezen voor tijdelijk stijl haar zonder schade aan te brengen aan hun natuurlijke haar textuur en krulpatroon. Voor meer info hierover klik hier.

Ik was hier niet zozeer in geïnteresseerd en zocht meer een vervanging voor mijn Shea moisture curling soufle. Toen ik door de producten ging viel mijn oog op de mango moisture butter. Ik heb al wat vaker producten van dit merk gebruikt waaronder de Leave-in conditioner die werkelijk waar top is voor het ontklitten van je haar vooral tussen wasbeurten door. Het succes van de leave-in conditioner zorgde ervoor dat ik dit product in mijn mandje gooide en nu deze first impression voor jullie schrijf.

Moisture Butter whipped curl crème

De omschrijving van dit product geeft aan te helpen bij het handelbaar maken van het haar. Het is gemaakt om een groot hoeveelheid aan stijlen te kunnen creëren met krullend, golvend, kroes en pluizend haar. Het definieert de krullen en maakt het haar zacht door de intens vochtrijke formule.

De boter geeft aan de volgende natuurlijke ingrediënten te bevatten :

• Aloe vera
• Kokos olie
• Olijf olie
• Soja olie
• Argan olie
• Shea boter
• Mango boter

Het product heeft een dikke boter achtige textuur vandaar de naam. Het smeert makkelijk uit en is makkelijk te verdelen over het haar. Het zit tussen een crème en een shea boter in waardoor het dik genoeg is om dik haar voldoende slip en coating te geven. Voor mensen met iets dunner haar of iets sluiker haar kan het product gewichtig aanvoelen als je er teveel van gebruikt. Het is aan te raden dit product te gebruiken op vochtig haar omdat het toch een boter is die vol zit met oliën en deze zijn nou eenmaal gemaakt om vocht in te sluiten. Mocht je dus wat droger haar hebben, en maak je het haar niet eerst vochtig, kan het zijn dat je haar op den duur juist droger aan gaat voelen in plaats van moisturized.

Voor de mensen die niet tegen sterke geuren kunnen is dit product absoluut NIET aan te raden omdat je het al op 5 meter afstand kan ruiken. De producten van Beautiful texture hebben allemaal een zoete herkenbare geur die niet voor een ieder bestemd is. Persoonlijk vind ik het wel lekker alleen niet voor een langere tijd.

Het product kan je kopen in veel haar  toko’s zoals Megorgeous. Ook online kan je het product aanschaffen en hij is nu voor 8 euro te verkrijgen bij de pakshop : Klik hier