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How To Not Damage Your Hair With A Flat Iron

26 February 2016

Hey

Stick this list on your bathroom mirror and repeat daily.

DON'T ever run your flat iron over that same piece of hair twice. It's actually bad to keep going over and over the same piece of hair and it can be really damaging to your hair. Aim for one slow pass down each piece of hair.

DO use thermal heat protection that coats your hair with the ingredients to protect your hair and reduce any damage caused by high heats from flat irons and curling irons.

DON'T put a high-heat product on wet or damp hair, even if it claims to be a 'wet-to-dry' product.

DON'T start with the heat settings at the highest point. Even the thickest of curls don't need to be tended at 400 degrees Fahrenheit - start low and if you feel like more is needed, adjust it slowly. Remember: it's not about how the hair heats up, but it's the way it cools back down into formation.

DO apply mousse or straightening balm to assist in the process. Working with mousse allows for hold and you can avoid excessive hairspray at the end.

4 Ways To Be Productive When You've Got Nothing To Do

18 February 2016

It happens to everyone.

Some days you've just got nothing to do, that's when you get a tad bit restless. You'll start to think to yourself "Hmm, what can I do?". Well, here's a few stuff you can do.

Organize Something, Anything

There's always something that needs organizing or a little tweaking in the edges, now's the perfect time to do it! You'll be able to check it off your list and you won't have to worry about it looming in the near future.

Planning Your Month

Whip out a planer and start marking things down. This can be a great help for anyone, a tad bit of time is all it takes. You'll have your month prepared in advance and feeling a lot lighter.

Jot Down Weekly Goals

Notebook in hand, try to think up a few realistic, achievable goals that you want to achieve by the end of each week. If you're already getting a head start on that goal, even better!

Sort Out Your Stuff

Seasons change, you accumulated more stuff every season. Now's the best time to sort out your stuff, clean out closets and see if you've got anything you want to donate or save. Get rid of things that you've not used in 6 months to a year. You are gonna feel so much more better after decluttering, I promise!

Look Amazing Without Makeup

15 February 2016

Hey.

While some can't live without makeup, having beautiful skin is something we all want. Good news? We don't always need makeup to look stunning. Hard to believe? Here are some tips that may help.

1. H2O

Plenty of water keeps the skin beautiful. No matter the season, water will be more beneficial than any other makeup product on the market.

2. Moisturize

Give love to your moisturizer. Keep your skin moisturized and nourished, prevent the early arrival of wrinkles and dry skin. Make sure you moisturize your face and neck, as well as your hands and feet. These are areas that shiw the first signs of ageing.

3. Face Wash

Use a face wash everyday to remove all dirt, pollution and leftover makeup traces. Washing your face daily will help open up pores, keeping your skin fresh.

4. Toner

A toner should be an essential part of your daily routine. The problem is that we almost always either forget or is too lazy about toner. A toner will help to tighten the skin and pores, removing any traces of grease and oil.

5. Shampooing Hair

Shampooing every alternate day or once in 3 days will make your hair look fresh and clean. Greasy hair gives you a messy and unkempt look, whereas freshly cleaned hair makes a huge difference.

6. Sunscreen

We all know the benefits of sunscreen but most of us miss it in our daily routine, especially if we're ina hurry or there's not much sun out. Sunscreen is a must as it prevents wrinkles and harmful rays from causing damage to the skin.

7. Hot Water and Lemon

We all greet the morning with that first cup of coffee, right? Now try switching it to a warm cup of tea or hot water with lemon. It'll help to flush out the toxins form your body and reduce the sensitivities of your skin. It'll also keep your body hydrated and add that little bit of glow to your skin.

8. Exfoliate

Regular exfoliation will ensure removal of dry or dead skin cells, revealing clean and glowing skin.

‣ PERFUME HACKS

10 January 2016

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Vial it on the go

Travelling? Invest in a small vial, bring your scent with you everywhere. Bring the whole bottle equals to light exposure, causing the scent to go off prematurely.

Make it last

Layer em' up with matching products- the shower gel, body lotion and perfume.

No lotion?

Favourite scent ain't got no matching body lotion? Buy an unscented body lotion, add a little perfume and voila! But make small amounts to avoid it going off.