First Curly Blowdry

Hey guys! Long time no chat! Even though I've been active on my social media accounts, I haven't posted a blog post on here in ages! To be honest, I've just been kinda busy and found myself feeling very lazy in the evenings after coming home from work and just didn't feel up to writing blog posts. I'm hoping to start writing a few more draft posts to have ready for publishing for when I have those lazy days so I'll hopefully be posting more regularly again.

If you've been following my social media accounts, you'll have seen that a few weeks back I had my first ever curly blowdry at Impressions Hair Salon in Ballincollig. Joyann, the owner of the salon, did my first curly blowdry and I was so in love with the results. I always imagined having ringlets from a curly blowdry so when I saw the results I couldn't believe it! I loved the way my hair was straight with big curls at the end. She backcombed the top as well for extra volume too which I thought was fab. I've had really bad experiences with hairdressers in the past but I honestly could not recommend this salon enough. I loved it so much that I've been back several times and have even had a colour change too, which is something I was absolutely terrified of doing but I'm so happy I did it as I'm in love with the colour now (blog post coming soon on that!). If you're looking for a new salon to try out I honestly couldn't recommend them enough - the girls are amazing and so friendly!

Short Hair Don't Care

If you've been following my blog or any of my social media for a while, you'll know that I've always had really long hair. I've only ever had short hair (above my shoulder) when I was like 13 and it was horrendous! So bad that I decided to do it all again at 19 the day before my cousin's wedding - DISASTER! I know short hair doesn't really suit me but lately my long hair has just been so annoying and difficult to manage. It was dry and brittle at the ends and so long that it was constantly getting stuck in zips, handbags and car doors - how inconvenient!

I've been wanting to chop it off so much recently and last week, I finally went and did it. Well I didn't, my mom did :P now fear not, she used be a hairdresser so I was in capable hands! I got it cut to roughly just past my shoulders (a good bit shorter than where it was before below my ribs!) and I must say I am so happy with it. It's so much easier to manage and it feels way healthier. I'm so glad I cut it and am now contemplating going even shorter (Kevin will definitely start panicking when he reads this part due to my previous hair traumas haha!).

Here's a very quick before and after that I posted on my Snapchat (rfairydustblog). Let me know what you think!

Valentine's Day Hair, Make Up and Outfit Ideas

So as Valentine's Day is coming up, I thought I'd put together a quick post on some ideas for hair, make up and outfits. I've done similar posts before where I did separate posts on hairstyles, make up and outfits but this year I thought I'd make it easier for people and combine everything into one post. Hope you like it - let me know your favs in the comments! Enjoy your Valentine's Day :)

 

 

Viviscal Volumising Hair Fibres

Although I have quite thick hair, when I straighten it it's often very flat which is something I really don't like. I've tried so many different volumising powders, mousses and sprays that either simply don't work or leave my hair feeling really sticky and in need of a serious wash! When I got the Viviscal* volumising powder I was sceptical that it would work given my lack of previous luck with similar products. However, I was so surprised with the results when I used it and it's now part of my weekend hair routine.

What I love about this product is, unlike anything else I've tried, it doesn't leave my hair feeling sticky and can be easily brushed out. I simply put some in my roots and rub it into my scalp and I have instantly more volumised hair that is still natural looking. The second thing that I love is that it comes in a range of colours to suit your hair colour; brown, blonde, grey, auburn and black, meaning that if you have dark hair like me, you're not left with a load of white specks that are really obvious and difficult to rub into your hair. It also washes out really easily and is definitely the best volumising powder I've used so far.

It contains microscopic, electrostatically charged fibres with Keratin which stick to the hair creating a volumising appearance and the illusion of thicker hair in seconds. Each tiny fibre binds to the hair shaft building the appearance of hair density and providing greater coverage and a thicker, fuller-looking head of hair in just 30 seconds.

Viviscal volumising hair fibres retails at €24.99 but I have seen it in Boots for €15! It lasts ages as a little goes a long way so you definitely get value for money. I have mine about 2 months and there's still loads left!

* I was kindly sent this product for review. All opinions are 100% honest and entirely my own.

L'Oreal Casting Sunkiss Jelly

I've been leaving my natural hair colour come through as I'm sick of constantly dying my hair and it getting really dry as a result. I haven't coloured my hair in about 9 months (which is absolutely crazy for me!!!!!) and over the summer I got a bit fed up of it. From constantly washing it and the sun naturally lightening it, my hair turned a not so nice brassy/orangey colour which I absolutely hated. I contemplated getting a few highlights thrown in on the ends of my hair as a very subtle balayage look but then decided not to in case it went more orange.

Randomly online one night, I spotted this L'Oreal Sunkiss Jelly and figured I had to try it out. It's basically an amazing scented shampoo like gel that lightens your hair in a natural looking way. It can be applied to both wet and dry hair and doesn't need to be washed out. It is activated by heat so using a hairdryer is what activates the colour faster. This is a gradual hair lightener so you may not see any difference after the first time you use it.

I used the product all over the ends of my hair completely avoiding my roots. I used this maybe 3 or 4 times between June and August and once again last week and I am finally starting to see a difference. I definitely think the sun on holidays helped lighten it even more. It does specify to use it on natural hair and obviously I didn't. It did take a while to notice the colour change but I can definitely see the change now.

I will definitely be buying another tube to lighten the ends of my hair even more and I definitely recommend using it if you want a naturally highlighted looking colour. It smells amazing and costs about €8 in Sam McCauley's which seems to be the cheapest around. I also got the darkest shade in 01.

Have you tired this? Let me know what you thought of it!

Summer Hairstyles

I did a similar post on summer hairstyles last year and because you loved it so much I thought I'd do another post this summer. I love the whole beachy waves, messy/boho type hairstyles for summer and I think they look so cute and can be easily accessorised with a hat or headband. Here are my current favs!

Let me know what hairstyles you're after this summer!

Floral Headbands

Ok I am absolutely loving this whole floral headband craze. I love the whole festival look and I really like the boho vibe these floral headbands give. I recently bought a pink one in New Look for about €5/€6 and I cannot wait to wear it on holidays. I think it'd be perfect with a maxi dress or a cute pair of shorts. Here are a few ones that I love.

Do you like this trend? Who have you gotten your inspo from? Where did you purchase them? I'd love to know!