Babyliss Pro Perfect Curl

I got my hair done today, finally. I hadn't had it highlighted since May, so yes, I was sporting the badger look with my roots which as we all know is never very attractive. 

When my lovely dresser was done blowdrying, she said "I'm going to show you my new toy". Now I was slightly hesitant as we never want to be experiments in the hair department, those of you who are very attached to your locks would sympathise. Anyway, she bought out this long black plastic thing with a cylinder on the end, explaining that it was a curler. 

In fact, (after a bit of investigating) I found out it was the Babyliss Pro Curl curler, which costs a whopping £165!!

Apparently, it's going down a treat in the UK, (we're a bit behind the times here in Jersey) and have sold out practically everywhere, and I can see why!

My hair is so thick and so long that it usually takes a good hour to curl the whole thing, but with this product, it took roughly ten minutes. 

I have posted a video below so you can see how it works, but the device sort of traps and wraps your hair, heats it in the cylinder and when you release it, theres a curl!

Now Babyliss haven't always had the best track record with these sorts of things, especially with this product, as you can see how your hair could easily get caught whilst being wound up, but I was actually very impressed! 

Here are some snaps of my hair after using the Babyliss Pro Perfect Curl. 

Have you tried this product? What did you think? I would love to hear feedback from others.

Thanks guys!

IOTW #2

Hi Guys, here are my instagrams of the week! 

My mum came to stay in Manchester this weekend and bought me this zebra print dress from Primark, I love it and it was only £18, if I'm feeling brave enough I'll wear it out soon. 

I decided to do some random nail designs, I love the little tuxedo. Will definitely do them for my grad ball in summer. 

I went out after using my new hair rollers in my last post and I love how my hair turned out. 

A picture of me for throwback thursday/flashback friday, 3 years old wearing a rather fetching cardi! 

I love these pop art nails that I did from my WAH nail art book. 

I also tried some neon nail varnish which turned out really nice, and bang on trend. 

I had an interview at abercrombie and they wanted natural hair and make up, so I tried my best!

I love this trio of bracelets that my mum bought me, also from primark, great for summer, and I will definitely be wearing them in the Caribbean next month. EEK. 

I did these metallic nails with an aztec design and a diamond design, which got around 40 likes, which is a lot for me! 

Me and my mum went to Blackpool whilst she was here, it was a great day out and there are just a few shots from the day. 

Babyliss Thermo Ceramic Rollers

So in honour of the oscars (sort of) I decided to full on try out my new heated hair rollers. 

I think its hair roller rule number 1 that you should do this on clean hair, and since mine is a day old, it came out a bit squeue-whiff, buttt I am going to try it properly again soon (hopefully this week) with clean hair, so I'll upload a few shots of it then. 

Awful box picture. 

I bought these because I had £10 to spend at Argos with O2 moments (great for free stuff too) and as I already had my eye on some of these, I took the opp and bought them for £19.99 instead of, yup, £29.99!

The rollers come in three different size, of which I havent worked out my favourite yet, I think its the medium though. It also comes with clips and pins for every size, which are obviously handy. 

Sorry you can't see them well because of my nice brown carpet. 

My hair is uber thick and long, so I would of preferred more rollers but I made do by doing it in halves. 

I would also suggest that although the manual says heat them up for around 10 minutes and keep them in for 10 minutes, if your hair is anything like mine, keep them in longer. 

The effects last longer and you get curlier curls. 

Here is my very messy roller head. 

And here are the results. 

The photos don't do it justice, it actually looked fairly normal, except the bottom curls just went out straight away. 

I will just have to play around with the different sizes and styles and how to put them in.

It's been a long day hence the baggy eyes but I liked the curls on the right side here. 

All in all they are average. I need to test them out a few times and actually go out in them to see if the style lasts but I wouldn't of paid £29.99 for them, sorry babyliss! 

If anyone can give me some tips on how to use rollers better, please comment below! 

Thanks guys!

Birthday Wishlist No.3 - ghd's

After 6 years of dedicated straightening and curling, my beloved ghd's died this morning. Although we're working on repairing them, I know they can last a little while longer, I think its time for a shiny new pair anyway. 

I know there are plenty of other companies and celebrity hair stylists who do a range of heating irons, I've never found anything or heard any better reviews quite like ghd's, they are the best. 

(If anyone has any other recommendations, they would be greatly appreciated! I haven't completely shunned the other brands!)

So after having a browse on the website,  my favourites from the ranges are these below.

If you would like to have a browse yourself, you can do here.

ghd classic Gold Styler

Limited Edition ghd Red Gloss IV styler

Limited Edition ghd Green Peacock 

For more info on any of these please enter the website.

Hopefully 4 months of frizzy hair go quickly!

John Frieda Sheer Blonde Go Blonder Review

A couple of weeks ago I went for a chop at a local hairdressers. I took the plunge and got a full fringe, a decision which I later regretted and cried about for a good hour, otherwise known as a 'new hair meltdown'. However, after a few days of styling it myself and getting used to it, I grew to like my new framed face, it was just the colour I had a problem with. 

The hairdresser had put a full head of highlights in, yet I couldn't see a difference, this is when I decided to give the John Frieda Sheer Blonde Go Blonder range a go, and put the theory to the test. 

I have used a few of these products here and there before, but not all at once, and not consecutively. 

The range is moderately priced, with the shampoo and conditioner being roughly about £5 and the lightening spray about £7. Boots usually do regular deals on these as well, which gave me the motivation to try. 

As instructed, the products don't start to show until a few uses, and I start to see a difference around about my third wash. 

I have found with the spray, if used in excess or not rubbed in properly, does not dry properly and can leave the hair greasy. 

I have also found with the shampoo/ conditioner that although it has left my hair feeling smooth and shiny, it left my scalp slightly flaky and therefore had to switch to a different brand for a wash or two, so if you have sensitive skin, be warned. 

THE RESULTS

BEFORE 

A couple of days after my haircut, the colour is dull at the top, the roots are dark and it gradually gets lighter.

AFTER

Now weeks after my haircut, the colour is lighter, the fringe has grown in, and I'm happy!

I still have a way to go before I'll have that true summer beach blonde hair but I'm sure if I keep using these products, it will happen! 

That's the good thing about it, nice and gradual so you can stop whenever you like!

All in all, did it work? well, Is my hair blonder? Yes! 

I can see a real change to my hair, and when used properly, the products left my barnet feeling lush. 

 This post is in honour and memory of Vidal Sassoon, who died today, at the age of 84. An icon to beauty and fashion, this hair legend will live on in the creative minds he inspired and in the memories of this  amazing industry. 

Fishy Delishy

I'm trying my hardest to stay connected to the blogging world but revision calls! I promise there will be more insightful posts after the 8th of may! But for now however, a post about hair. The fish plait in particular. This marvellous hair styling technique is always popping up on Instagram on the fashion pages. There are a million and one different ways to wear this 'do' and there have been plenty of celebrities trying it out recently. 

 Not the biggest fan of Vanessa but she wears the fish tail well. 

I like the way Pixie Lott has done it in a parted head band style.

Rihanna's redness brings out the shape of the plait nicely! 

Here are some of my favourites from Instagram, all by Admirable Fashion and Fashion Dreams. 

 To try and describe it simply is a bit of a mission but here goes. Split your hair (or the pieces you want to use) into two sections. Take a little piece from one of the sections and pass it to the opposite side, the smaller the piece the better it will look. Repeat this keeping it as tight as possible all the way down your hair and voila! That was very basic so if your having trouble get onto Youtube for some tutorials. Here is my attempt (below) yes, its dark yes, I don't have any make up on and yes, I'm in bed, but a post is a post! 

My guess is this simple style is a bit hit for summer, so give it a try!