HAIR CARE PRODUCTS

Today I thought I would talk to you through some of my hair care products that I use on a day to day basis. Compared to skin care, I am terrible at protecting my hair and keeping it in the best condition which is shameful to say. However, since I have been growing my hair out I've been a lot better and have started to use products to help protect my hair like 'heat protecting stray' and hair oils. Below are the products I use & links to view them.

Aussie Take the heat leave in Stray | Pantene Pro-V Volume and Body Shampoo (for fine hair) | Charles Worthington Salon Finishing touch polish | BaByliss Keratin Shine 2100 | Tangle Teezer | Batiste Dry Shampoo XXL volume | Silvikrin classic Hairspray (Firm hold 4)

Like I said, I have been trying to protect my hair better and I now always use a heat protecting spray before blowdrying and straightening my hair. I have come to realise how important it since seeing the difference from doing it. I use the Aussie leave in spray and this bottle has lasted me a life time. I really like it and it does the job. I spray this through my hair (especially on the ends) after brushing it with my tangle teezer. I then use the Babyliss Keratin Shine hairdryer on a medium heat. My hair is quite fine and flat so I need as much volume as I can get. That's why I am regularly picking up the Pantene Volume & Body shampoo. On the days I don't wash my hair I will use the Batise Dry shampoo in the roots of my hair. I have always loved this brand and after spotting the XXL Volume dry shampoo I had to try it. However, I really don't like this one as much as the original ones. I find it is really sticky in my hair and doesn't rub in as well. I won't be purchasing this one again and I will just go back to the original bottles. The Finishing touch polish is something I use to style my hair after straightening it which I use along side the Toni&Guy Sea salt spray which I talked about in this post. I think keep my hair in place with the silvikrin classic hairspray. I love it as it keeps your hair in place all day but doesn't leave it sticky or hard at all. I buy Firm Hold 4. 

EVERYDAY MAKEUP

First of all, excuse the over-exposed photo. The lighting today made it hard to take a good photo. I decided to show the products in my everyday makeup routine. Some products I have already talked about in other posts such as the Estée Lauder blush which you can find HERE. For a while now I have been trying to stay away from foundation to help my skin and instead I have been using a CC cream. It is not as thick as a normal foundation and it is less coverage. However this one is specifically an 'anti-redness' serum so with this and a little bit of the Collection concealer it gives enough coverage for my skin. I then set my base with the MAC mineralize skin finish which I have loved for a very long time and has always been a must have in my makeup bag. I've repurchased it a lot. 

Maybelline 24hr color tattoo (Eternal Gold) | Smashbox photofinish primer | L'oreal Nude Magique CC cream (Anti-redness) | Maybelline Rocket Volum' Express mascara | Estée Lauder pure blush (Exoctic Pink) | smashbox brow tech trio (taupe/soft brown) | MAC Mineralize skinfinish (medium) | Real Techniques buffing brush - Blush brush - stippling brush | Revon's double ended eye brush | Rimmel London Summer shimmer bronzer (light matte) | Collection Last perfection concealer (light)

On occasions where I need my makeup on stay for longer (usually nights out) I also apply the Smash Box photo-finish primer. The one I have got has been discontinued but this one is very similar. I really love the formula and it does help my makeup stay on for longer. On an everyday basis, I don't wear much makeup on my eyes. I always want something quick and easy as I am on the go a lot. That's why I use the Maybelline 24hr color tattoo. This product was raved about a lot before and I still really like it. I like the gold tones and it lasts all day. I just apply that with my finger and then apply my mascara. For eye brows I use the Smash Box brow tech. I love this product as it comes with two shades and a setting wax. I use the lighter colour to fill in and the darker shade to define the shape. I use the angled side of the Revon's eye brush to apply it. I have almost used all the wax up already which is annoying as I really like how it works and I don't think it is sold separately. I use the other end of the brush to apply this.