Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Friday, October 18, 2013
Undead Doll (knife not included)
Are you flabbergasted about what to do for your Halloween outfit this year? Want to have some fun with your make-up and use up old false lashes?? Sick and tired of slutty store bought costumes?
Well then my lovelies, a dead doll is the look for you this Halloween season, and here is how you can do it in 20 mins flat:
1. Put liquid latex over your eyebrows, (yes I'm serious), then put a layer from the corner of your mouth up towards your temples, think the Joker from Batman. Let it dry until stickiness is gone, and it feels just like plastic on your face.
2. Apply a luminous heavy foundation all over your face, (including your covered eyebrows even your lips, how weird do you look????), let dry and then apply a second layer. This is to really achieve the flawless doll look and will look much better in pictures.
3. Set with powder, don't afraid to be heavy handed with the powder as the products will need something to grab on-to later on.
4. Use a white eye pencil to white out your lash line and then create a circle under your eyes to make them more round. The circle should begin in your tear duct and end at your outer lash, you only need to make them more round, not larger.
5. Fill in the circle with white liner, heavy white eyeshadow (matte) or my favourite, white facepaint.
6. Line the "round eyes" with black liner, cut false lashes down to lower lash size and apply to the black liner under your eye, as bottom lashes. Then draw on eyebrows, just above your real ones, use an angle brush and a brown eyeshadow, but remember they don't have to look real, but they do need to look exactly the same on both sides. (That did take me a while to get right, symmetry is not a strength of mine!)
Check out this picture for the look:
6. Apply a pink eyeshadow(or any colour you like really) on your lids, for me it didn't really matter as my fringe mostly covered it. You could also leave them bare for a real Barbie look.
6. The eyes are the most important part for making you look like a doll, so you can clump two or three sets of false lashes together for the top lashes, and apply them as close to the lash line as possible. This really adds to the doll-like roundness of your super creepy eyes!
7. Contour your cheeks and apply a rosy colour to the apples to make them look more rounded (you can add a few freckles if your going to be a rag-doll)
8. Apply a lip liner to the lips, going just outside your natural lipline to make them slightly bigger and unnatural looking, or you can just draw on smaller lips, Geisha style.
9. This is the fun part!!!!!!! Using your finger nail scratch at the middle of the plastic latex, tearing and ripping it a little. Then apply a read lip stain along the lines, it totally looks like scars and blood :) If you have fake blood lying around, you can pour a little on, and let it run through the "scar".
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10. Do your hair in whichever doll style you like (pigtails is defo easiest), choose your dolliest clothes grab your knife and your bunny, and hey presto, your a walking talking living.....well Undead Doll!!
I hope you liked my Undead Doll tutorial, if you have any questions, please add a comment, or a suggestion to change something.
Happy Halloween everyone :)
Le Grá,
F.A.S.H.
Well then my lovelies, a dead doll is the look for you this Halloween season, and here is how you can do it in 20 mins flat:
1. Put liquid latex over your eyebrows, (yes I'm serious), then put a layer from the corner of your mouth up towards your temples, think the Joker from Batman. Let it dry until stickiness is gone, and it feels just like plastic on your face.
2. Apply a luminous heavy foundation all over your face, (including your covered eyebrows even your lips, how weird do you look????), let dry and then apply a second layer. This is to really achieve the flawless doll look and will look much better in pictures.3. Set with powder, don't afraid to be heavy handed with the powder as the products will need something to grab on-to later on.
4. Use a white eye pencil to white out your lash line and then create a circle under your eyes to make them more round. The circle should begin in your tear duct and end at your outer lash, you only need to make them more round, not larger.
5. Fill in the circle with white liner, heavy white eyeshadow (matte) or my favourite, white facepaint.
6. Line the "round eyes" with black liner, cut false lashes down to lower lash size and apply to the black liner under your eye, as bottom lashes. Then draw on eyebrows, just above your real ones, use an angle brush and a brown eyeshadow, but remember they don't have to look real, but they do need to look exactly the same on both sides. (That did take me a while to get right, symmetry is not a strength of mine!)
Check out this picture for the look:
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| This was the trial run, I used pencil which didn't work as well as the white face paint. |
6. Apply a pink eyeshadow(or any colour you like really) on your lids, for me it didn't really matter as my fringe mostly covered it. You could also leave them bare for a real Barbie look.
6. The eyes are the most important part for making you look like a doll, so you can clump two or three sets of false lashes together for the top lashes, and apply them as close to the lash line as possible. This really adds to the doll-like roundness of your super creepy eyes!
7. Contour your cheeks and apply a rosy colour to the apples to make them look more rounded (you can add a few freckles if your going to be a rag-doll)
8. Apply a lip liner to the lips, going just outside your natural lipline to make them slightly bigger and unnatural looking, or you can just draw on smaller lips, Geisha style.
9. This is the fun part!!!!!!! Using your finger nail scratch at the middle of the plastic latex, tearing and ripping it a little. Then apply a read lip stain along the lines, it totally looks like scars and blood :) If you have fake blood lying around, you can pour a little on, and let it run through the "scar".
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10. Do your hair in whichever doll style you like (pigtails is defo easiest), choose your dolliest clothes grab your knife and your bunny, and hey presto, your a walking talking living.....well Undead Doll!!
I hope you liked my Undead Doll tutorial, if you have any questions, please add a comment, or a suggestion to change something.
Happy Halloween everyone :)
Le Grá,
F.A.S.H.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Voting Time - Uggs: where do you stand?
Now that we had our vote about the little things, the big question still needs to be addressed:
Uggs: favourite footwear or ugg-ly?
Just click the link and have your say:
Saturday, October 5, 2013
How to: Update your updo in 5 Super Simple ways
Going out tonightor simply to update your gruaig? Here are 5 easy updo's to do at home, with a few clips and a bit of back-combing and maybe an accessory or two, why not try one tonight?
1. The Messy Pony, a lá Leighton Meister
Often overlooked, this is a classic chic look, and super easy to do.
-Section off the top part of your hair.
-Backcomb from the back to the front to add height, and spritz with your fav hairspray,
-Using a fine-tail comb, run lightly through the top of the hair
-Pull back the hair into a pony and secure with a tight elastic
(to copy Leighton below, leave your fringe out of the backcombing, and wrap a piece of long hair around your elastic and secure with a Kirby grip)
2.Punked up, half down, a lá Nicole Scherzinger
The quiff added to a half up half down gives a punky twist to a girly favourite.
-Start with poker straight hair.
-Section off the top part, and then into two halves again, front and back.
-Backcomb the back to medium height, and the front higher so that its higher at the front than the back, spritzing with hairspray as you go.
-Run your fine-tooth comb from 1 inch from the roots at the front, back along your hair, to create a smoother look.
-Pull all the hair back, as if creating a pony tail and clip section by section. Don't forget the part just under and behind your ear. (It will feel like a Mohawk line at the back)
-Run your fine tooth comb through the hair at the back lightly, to hide the clips and make the hair sit sleekly.
(To copy Nicole's gleaming gruaig, spray shine spray onto the "tail" of the mohikan, and spritz a little onto your hands and smooth across your quiff)
3. The Side French Braid, a lá Cara Delevingne
Oh God, who has not got a crush on this girl? Ok, so this is not really an updo, but who cares? It's amazing, and so uncomplicated.
- Straighten your hair
-Part to the side, and section a rectangular piece off above your eye and going back about 2 inches.
-From that section, start a French plait and work all the way back, down to the tops of the hair-
-Tie with a see through elastic, and your away with it :)
4.Accessorize , a lá London Fashion Week
Bouffants and bows, what a breathtaking combination. Accessories will automatically update your style and put your own stamp on it. Try a velvet bow, a jewelled embellishment, or even a turban or headband for the more adventurous!
4.Brazen Braids , a lá NewYork Fashion Week
Braids are still bold for Aw13 and for Spring 2014, so get those fingers out and start braiding. Fishtials, French, rope and the standard plait braid are the most popular. Work with mideel partings and combining braids to make different shapes.
-Part hair straight down the middle, and make two "pigtails" at the baack of the head.
-Plait both pigtails in the style you want (fishtail is in the pics)
-Wrap the two braids around each other, or sweep them across to each other, and pin with Kirby grips to secure.
Or you can have crown braids, (my personal favourite, especially with the plum lips.)
This does require having medium long hair, or using extensions, for instructions check out Lilith Moons youtube video here. It would take far too long to describe it on here, can you say carpal tunnel syndrome?
And that's it girlies, update your updo in 5 easy ways!
I'm off to try the punked up half down, enjoy your Saturday night, whatever you're doin' and wherever you are :)
Le Grá,
F.A.S.H
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Stylist Tips: Don't blow the bank to update your look!
Hi girlies, sorry it's been so long since my last post, but I was super busy with a new job( #yippee!) So here's my newest post! Enjoy :)
As we are told about all the new trends, styles and fashion updates, I find myself thinking about winning the Euromillions, just to try to keep up with all the shiny new clothes, shoes, accessories, and jewellery that I would love to make mine!
However, there are many tips and tricks that stylists use to keep themselves high up on the fashion ladder, so lets do the top 3!
1. All stylists know that accessories are key to any statement, and it's no different when updating your look from season to season. This season punk is huge, tartan and animal print is everywhere. Wear an animal print scarf, or a tartan wristband, and even something as small as a pair of spiked earrings, or an ear cuff can add a touch of punk to an outfit. (P.S. Don't forget your deep berry lipstick or stain to really punk it up)
2. Invest in a statement piece, that can be worn many different ways, like this skirt from Gossip, in Wexford, it takes you from day to night easily, and that's just two ways of wearing it!
If it's beauty AW13 your looking for, here's a great video from Elle stained lips, big brows and pale luminous skin......oh welcome Autumn (*throws bottle of tan into the bin)
As we are told about all the new trends, styles and fashion updates, I find myself thinking about winning the Euromillions, just to try to keep up with all the shiny new clothes, shoes, accessories, and jewellery that I would love to make mine!
However, there are many tips and tricks that stylists use to keep themselves high up on the fashion ladder, so lets do the top 3!
1. All stylists know that accessories are key to any statement, and it's no different when updating your look from season to season. This season punk is huge, tartan and animal print is everywhere. Wear an animal print scarf, or a tartan wristband, and even something as small as a pair of spiked earrings, or an ear cuff can add a touch of punk to an outfit. (P.S. Don't forget your deep berry lipstick or stain to really punk it up)
2. Invest in a statement piece, that can be worn many different ways, like this skirt from Gossip, in Wexford, it takes you from day to night easily, and that's just two ways of wearing it!
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3. Although stylists are primarily focused on fashion, they can also branch out into hair and make-up, giving tips on trends in gruaig and make-up too. If you really fancy breaking out of the box, try a mo-hawk updo that is A-mazing. I especially love Kim Kardashians sleek half up half down, its punk, but totally modern and pretty to boot!
If it's beauty AW13 your looking for, here's a great video from Elle stained lips, big brows and pale luminous skin......oh welcome Autumn (*throws bottle of tan into the bin)
So there is is girlies, you don't have to break the bank, or blow your budget to be on the top rung of the fashion ladder, and although I used punk as the example, you can do this with any trend.
Again ladies, any and all questions are welcome, leave a comment on the page if you like it, or maybe have something to add to it yourself, I love hearing new tips :)
Le Grá,
<3 F.A.S.H. <3
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Liebster Award :)
I am proud to announce that yours truly has been nominated for a Liebster Award by Rusty Sequins (check out her amaze-balls blog here
So the Liebster is an award by bloggers, for bloggers, where you answer 11 questions that the other blogger ask you, them pass you 11 questions onto your fav 5 bloggers, easy right?
I was planning to do a Q&A soon anywhoo, so here it goes :)
1. Fashion and Beauty related: What's the one thing you can't live without?
Vaseline Rose Balm, it's a lipstain, a brow smoother, a moisturiser...just an all round multipurpose product!
2. If you were given the chance to travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
I've always wanted to see Rio at Carneval time. Just to see the costumes and the music would be amazing, I watch the Disney movie every now and again, and sing along with the songs. I'm going to learn to Samba someday, I swear..... (D'you know you can burn over 400 calories per class, and it shapes your derrière!!)
3. Beauty Related: What do you always carry in your handbag?
Everything, a full makeup bag.....honestly. I always have the essentials but especially a loose powder and a fluffy brush, I have oily/combination skin. Even if you have the most beautiful colour lips or eyes, if you have greasy skin it doesn't look right.
4. Online, boutique and in the high street, what is your favourite store?
I can honestly say that I don't have a favourite store, if you held a gun to my head I'd say River Island, but I also love Bershka, New Look, ASOS, and boutiques and highstreet shops in Wexford. I do love to shop online though.....because I'm lazy :)
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| ShuUemura Hard Formula Brow Pencil |
5. What is your favourite beauty product at the moment?
Right now, it's my Shu Uemura Hard Formula Brow Pencil. If you believe your eyes are the windows to your sould, then eyebrows are the curtains, and who doesn't like nice curtains?? This pencil is perfect to build the colour and intensity whether day or night.
6. Why did you start blogging?
I was always interested in beauty and style, and people used to ask me where I got that or how did I do this. I didn't have the confidence to blog when I was younger, but when I moved to Dubai for a year I really became more self-confident and decided to give blogging a try when I got home....and FASH is the result!
7.What is your main goal in life?
I know that this is the cringy-est, most puke-inducing answer, but just to be happy, truly happy with what I have :)
8. What/who is your favourite blog that inspires you?
It has to be Kandee Johnson, I know that she is a professional make-up artist (and I'm most certainly not). I love her kookiness and her fun-loving way of blobbing and vlogging (video blogging) She has been through hard times, but always manages to smile and pass on her happy go lucky ways. Plus, she gives fantastic tips for novices and beginners, including lower budget dupes.
9. Is there any skill or craft you would like to learn?
I would love to learn to sew. I'm forever eyeing up material to make a skirt or using an old skirt to make a scarf, but I'd love to learn to do it properly. If you ever see a deal on Groupon or Grabone, let me know :)
10. If you were to be anyone in the world for a day, who would it be?
I know it's completely ridiculous but I'd love to be Barack Obama, simply to see what it's really like to be President, and I'd ask all the conspiracy theory questions about Area 51, and aliens and sit in the Oval Office. I'd also ring every cosmetic company and be like "Hey, I'm the freaking President, gimme some free stuff!!"
11. Which do you rather, mascara or foundation?
Both are necessities for me, but I prefer mascara, it makes your eyes look brighter, more awake and wider. Even if you have foundation on, if there's no mascara it just doesn't look right!
So there are the 11 questions that Rusty Sequins asked me, here are my 11 to ask.
1.What is your favourite cosmetic brand and why?
2. What is your best beauty or hair tip from the professionals?
3. If you were on a desert island, what beauty product or tool would you bring with you?
4. Tell us a joke...
5. If you were a dog what type would you be and why?
6. What is your favourite thing to do to relax?
7. Red lips or nude lips, which do you prefer and why?
8.What is your favourite beauty tool and why?
9. What made you start blogging?
10. If you could meet one person in the whole history of the world, who would it be and why?
11. What was the most expensive beauty product you have ever bought? and was it worth it?
I'll tweet my nominations, so keep an eye out tweet peeps :)
Le Grá,
F.A.S.H.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
The Wexfordian : August : Shop Summer Sales for Winter Style
As a great Summer now moves into Autumn, the shops are full
of Summer merchandise on sale. And as I trawl among the floral dresses and
floaty Summer skirts, the thoughts of Winter are on my mind (unfortunately) But
don’t despair ladies, there are plenty of ways snap up a Summer bargain to use
for your Winter style in Winter, providing you follow these 5 golden rules.
1.
Think
layers. Denim shorts and skater
skirts can be worn with leggings and converse for a colder days, as the Rebel look is still on trend for Winter. Cue more
over the top studded leather bracelets and tartan accessories.
2.
Maxis can
still be worn in Winter. This could be a more difficult trend to carry off,
but as long as it’s not a Summer colour or floral, you can rock it with shoe
boots, a long sleeve top and a cardigan.
P.S. Don’t forget your beanie, to really hit the fashion nail on the head!
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3. Watch this colour. Navy is the main
colour this season with Burgundies and Reds, Purple, and 40 Shades of Green
close behind. Look out for these colours in sale items, especially in skater
skirts and flowing tops to pair with skinny jeans and shoe-boots.
4.
Precious
metals and gleaming gemstones. Embellishments and metallic are continuing
into the cold times to come. Keep an eye out for glittering golds and all
things adorned. You can bet that one of your favourite Summer dresses can be
rocked with tights and boots instead of bare legs and sandals.
5.
Mad for
midis. The midi skirt is still going strong for Winter, this calf level
beaut is a fashionista’s best friend this winter. Team with a pair of pointy
pumps or even these dainty front bow booties from Penneys, a steal for €15!
And that’s all folks, a quick spring from
Summer to Winter! The main rule is to steer clear of long floaty and bright and
white florals as they are strictly Summerwear. A top sty-lusts tip is bring a
pair of black tights and winter boots with you and try them on in the shop to
see what they are like together.
Enjoy your last days of Summer…..
Le Grá,
F.A.S.H.
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F.A.S.H
Mini Review ; Rimmel Scandaleyes Thick and Thin Liner
Oh Rimmel, you were my best friend back in the days of the first eyeliners, teenage discos and (cringe) cargo pants with strings.....
then you brought out the liquid, and the "professional" liquid, and it was true love in Jet Black, through thick and thin!
Now, you have the new "Scandaleyes Think and Thin" eyeliner, a felt pen, stating water-proof and smudge-proof abilities, with concentrated pigments and all the rest of the empty promises.
I was so disappointed with this eyeliner at first, let me explain the three major faults first then the one redeeming factor :(
1. The colour was not at all concentrated, it was more like a charcoal grey than black, a big no no for eyeliner.
2. Any primary child will tell you that a felt tip is useless when wet, therefore the minute it touches your watery eye, it loses all black magic, and nothing comes out until you rub it to dry it.
3. The tip of the felt was an angled one, sounds swell, until you realise the tip is dried out, or there are clumps of product on it, effectively ruining you beautiful concealer and great great blobs and or spaces, reminiscent of A Clockwork Orange!
Ok, so there are the negative points, and they are big ones, why would you bother buying this product if it's this bad?
The one feature of the eyeliner, is the fact that you can use it on un-mascara-ed peepers to create a look of no make-up literally. Just push the felt tip into the upper lash line, because it is very light and there's not a lot of gloopy product on a brush, it does boost the lash line, without the obvious line black line on top of the lashes. BUT how many times are you really going to use this, a good eye pencil could do this for you.....
Sooooo, I would pass this over, a no go with F.A.S.H., and it's not your gona be your BFF through thick and thin :(
Le Grá,
F.A.S.H.
then you brought out the liquid, and the "professional" liquid, and it was true love in Jet Black, through thick and thin!
Now, you have the new "Scandaleyes Think and Thin" eyeliner, a felt pen, stating water-proof and smudge-proof abilities, with concentrated pigments and all the rest of the empty promises.
I was so disappointed with this eyeliner at first, let me explain the three major faults first then the one redeeming factor :(
1. The colour was not at all concentrated, it was more like a charcoal grey than black, a big no no for eyeliner.
2. Any primary child will tell you that a felt tip is useless when wet, therefore the minute it touches your watery eye, it loses all black magic, and nothing comes out until you rub it to dry it.
3. The tip of the felt was an angled one, sounds swell, until you realise the tip is dried out, or there are clumps of product on it, effectively ruining you beautiful concealer and great great blobs and or spaces, reminiscent of A Clockwork Orange!
Ok, so there are the negative points, and they are big ones, why would you bother buying this product if it's this bad?
The one feature of the eyeliner, is the fact that you can use it on un-mascara-ed peepers to create a look of no make-up literally. Just push the felt tip into the upper lash line, because it is very light and there's not a lot of gloopy product on a brush, it does boost the lash line, without the obvious line black line on top of the lashes. BUT how many times are you really going to use this, a good eye pencil could do this for you.....
Sooooo, I would pass this over, a no go with F.A.S.H., and it's not your gona be your BFF through thick and thin :(
Le Grá,
F.A.S.H.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Shop Summer Sales for Winter Style
As a great Summer now moves into Autumn, the shops are full
of Summer merchandise on sale. And as I trawl among the floral dresses and
floaty Summer skirts, the thoughts of Winter are on my mind (unfortunately) But
don’t despair ladies, there are plenty of ways snap up a Summer bargain to use
for your Winter style, providing you follow these 5 golden rules.
1.
Think
layers. Denim shorts and skater
skirts can be worn with leggings and converse for a colder days, as the Rebel look is still on trend for Winter. Cue more
over the top studded leather bracelets and tartan accessories.
2.
Maxis can
still be worn in Winter. This could be a more difficult trend to carry off,
but as long as it’s not a Summer colour or floral, you can rock it with shoe
boots, a long sleeve top and a cardigan.
P.S. Don’t forget your beanie, to really hit the fashion nail on the head!
3. Watch this colour. The main colours this season are Navy, Burgundies and Reds, Purple, and 40 Shades of Green
close behind. Look out for these colours in sale items, especially in skater
skirts and flowing tops to pair with skinny jeans and shoe-boots.
4.
Precious
metals and gleaming gemstones. Embellishments and metallic are continuing
into the cold times to come. Keep an eye out for glittering golds and all
things adorned. You can bet that one of your favourite Summer outfits can be
rocked with tights and boots instead of bare legs and sandals.
5.
Mad for
midis. The midi skirt is still going strong for Winter, this calf level
beaut is a fashionista’s best friend this winter. Team with a pair of pointy
pumps or even these dainty front bow booties from Penneys, a steal for €15!
And
that’s all folks, a quick spring from Summer to Winter! The main rule is to
steer clear of bright florals as they are strictly Summerwear. A top
stylists tip is to bring a pair of black tights and winter boots (loike shoeboots) with you and try
them on in the shop to see what they are like together.
Enjoy
your last days of Summer
Le
Grá,
F.A.S.H.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Bounce in your Barnet - the Baking soda and Vinegar method
If this sounds like a mad idea, I hear you, but take it from yours truly, it works!
I noticed in the last few weeks that my hair was greasy on top, and dry at the ends. Normally I would have a bit of a bounce in my tresses, but for the past few weeks they've been lank and dull. I nearly dislocated my shoulder backcombing to get volume and sprayed many a lotion and potion onto my roots to lift them, all to no avail. I was at my "splits" end
Then I remembered a baking soda and vinegar rinse that I heard of many moons ago. I researched it on the old laptop-aroony, and found mixed results, some people loved it, some loathed it.
I thought it really worked a treat, once I got over the weird sensation of not having a traditional foaming shampoo! Once my hair was dry it felt lighter, they're was definitely more volume and it looked brighter too.....yippee! No more heavy roots!
The one thing I did notice however, was that my longer lengths were a little more difficult to blowdry and not as soft, but I added a lil' Morrocan oil to those babies and they were soft as silk after, and there wasn't even a vinegar smell after rinsing it out! Delira :)
But how does this home hair clarifying work?
Flashback to my Leaving Cert Chemistry class.....somebody pass me my "science" glasses....
Baking soda is a base (alkaline), and vinegar is an acid. These two cancel each other out when put together, and creates a cool volcano! But it also creates water with a PH value of 7, the same as our skin. With me so far???
Did you know that shampoos is also a base, and conditioner an acid, they are very weak, but that is why they work so well together. However, shampoos and conditioners can also have added chemicals, for colour care, volume boost or clearing dandruff. It's these left behind chemicals that make our hair lank and dull :(
So like shampoo and conditioner working together, so also does baking soda and vinegar as it re-balances our scalps PH, and as the reaction occurs, it removes the build up of products on our scalp and in our hair.
The baking soda removes the build-up because it is like a really strong shampoo without the foam. The vinegar, as an acid, acts like a conditioner, smoothing the hair follicle, and closing the pores on the hair strands.
The method is the exact same as regular shampoo and conditioner. I just put two tablespoons of baking powder in an old shampoo bottle and fill with water, and then two tablespoons of vinegar in a conditioner bottle, and hey presto, my own hair clarifying set ready to use once a week!
Here is another "recipe" to make your own hair clarifying set!.Try it out and let me know if it works for you.
Best of luck with your new bouncy barnet.....
As always girls, if you have any questions or comments, post them here! And now F.A.S.H. is writing for the Wexfordian magazine, check it out here
Follow on Facebook and Twitter for extra news and updates!
Le Grá,
F.A.S.H
I noticed in the last few weeks that my hair was greasy on top, and dry at the ends. Normally I would have a bit of a bounce in my tresses, but for the past few weeks they've been lank and dull. I nearly dislocated my shoulder backcombing to get volume and sprayed many a lotion and potion onto my roots to lift them, all to no avail. I was at my "splits" end
Then I remembered a baking soda and vinegar rinse that I heard of many moons ago. I researched it on the old laptop-aroony, and found mixed results, some people loved it, some loathed it.
I thought it really worked a treat, once I got over the weird sensation of not having a traditional foaming shampoo! Once my hair was dry it felt lighter, they're was definitely more volume and it looked brighter too.....yippee! No more heavy roots!
The one thing I did notice however, was that my longer lengths were a little more difficult to blowdry and not as soft, but I added a lil' Morrocan oil to those babies and they were soft as silk after, and there wasn't even a vinegar smell after rinsing it out! Delira :)
But how does this home hair clarifying work?
Flashback to my Leaving Cert Chemistry class.....somebody pass me my "science" glasses....
Baking soda is a base (alkaline), and vinegar is an acid. These two cancel each other out when put together, and creates a cool volcano! But it also creates water with a PH value of 7, the same as our skin. With me so far???
Did you know that shampoos is also a base, and conditioner an acid, they are very weak, but that is why they work so well together. However, shampoos and conditioners can also have added chemicals, for colour care, volume boost or clearing dandruff. It's these left behind chemicals that make our hair lank and dull :(
So like shampoo and conditioner working together, so also does baking soda and vinegar as it re-balances our scalps PH, and as the reaction occurs, it removes the build up of products on our scalp and in our hair.
The baking soda removes the build-up because it is like a really strong shampoo without the foam. The vinegar, as an acid, acts like a conditioner, smoothing the hair follicle, and closing the pores on the hair strands.
The method is the exact same as regular shampoo and conditioner. I just put two tablespoons of baking powder in an old shampoo bottle and fill with water, and then two tablespoons of vinegar in a conditioner bottle, and hey presto, my own hair clarifying set ready to use once a week!
Here is another "recipe" to make your own hair clarifying set!.Try it out and let me know if it works for you.
Best of luck with your new bouncy barnet.....
As always girls, if you have any questions or comments, post them here! And now F.A.S.H. is writing for the Wexfordian magazine, check it out here
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Le Grá,
F.A.S.H
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Amazing Maxis @........Tesco??
Would you look at these beauties from Tesco!? I know I this is my second post about Tesco clothes in a short while, but I swear on the baby Jesus that they have the best maxi dresses around. I loathe spending big money on maxi's because let's face it, our Summer lasts approx. 2 days...... :(
They start at only €25, upto €32 and are perfect for a BBQ or to put in a suitcase for your holiers (any chance you can fit me in too?)
The material in these beauts is super-soft, and some might not even need ironing after washing......a miracle!
Let me know what you think girls :)
Le Grá,
F.A.S.H
They start at only €25, upto €32 and are perfect for a BBQ or to put in a suitcase for your holiers (any chance you can fit me in too?)
Le Grá,
F.A.S.H
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