Purple Reign

So recently all I can think about is changing the colour of my hair. I've been blonde for about two & a half years now, so I think it's time to freshen things up a bit! I'm usually one to keep things safe when it comes to my hair but pastel purple hair has been done so well on other people that this perfection has transformed my safe thinking into bravery. That fear that I think everyone gets just before they dye their hair a new colour is very much present right now, but I really think I'll regret it if I don't do it now. 

At the minute my hair is ash blonde, it was much lighter & brighter but about two months ago I darkened it. I'm now thinking that this was a mistake as the purple would have taken much better to my hair. Oh well!My skin colouring is also quiet pale which I think works really well with this style. I may even ditch the fake tan altogether... maybe!

Below is how my hair looks at the moment! 

Have you dyed your hair recently?? If so, what colour?? Let me know what you think of this colour?? 

Love C X 

A Touch of Silver: Review

For the past month I have been trying out this new shampoo called "A Touch of Silver" which is specifically for brighter blonder hair. The reason I decided to give this a go is because I had heard such great things about it from people who I know I have used it before. I love having blonde hair but the one thing that really frustrates me is the up keep! I have to get it touched up every six weeks to maintain that fresh blonde look that I love. So really I have nothing to loose by simply giving this a go. I've decided to do this review in stages, this being stage one (based on a four week period). I will go through each week with you and how I think using this shampoo has made a difference.

Products 

A Touch of Silver, Dry Shampoo, 3.50 Euro 

A Touch of Silver , Twice-A-Week Shampoo, 3.17 Euro 

 I wash my hair three times a week so every second wash was used with this product. On the alternative wash I used my regular shampoo which is L'oreal. Between washed I used the dry shampoo to revive the freshness and it smells amazing!

Week One 

My hair was due a cut and colour so once I had done this I decided to begin using the shampoo. I thought this best as it would give a clearer indication of how good the product actually is depending on how long it would be before having  to get it done again. Just to note, a women told me that she didn't have to get her hair done for 7 months once she started using this product, so I have high hopes!

So my hair was initially bright and fresh starting this trial so I found it difficult to determine any significance of the product but my hair did smell really really nice from the dry shampoo.

This was my hair after being done and starting to use the product.


Week Two 

So my hair had slightly started to gain roots by week two (this is normal for my hair) but maintained that bright effect which would have usually faded by now. Being a natural brunette means that sometimes my hair looses that white blonde result when I dye my hair very quickly. But it did last that bit longer thanks to this shampoo. 

Week Three 

As you can tell from the picture my roots have not darkened much in the week, which I am really happy about it. At this point I am usually at my half way mark of needing to get my hair done but if it continues like this I will definitely get longer than normal. The brightness has maintained also and I have to say my hair feels and looks really healthy, considering how much I have coloured it over the previous two years. For my hair I wanted to achieve the "white blonde" look rather than the dirty blonde and this shampoo definitely adheres to this style of blonde.


Week Four 

So my hair has darkended a little but you can tell that the brightness has remained in the body. So far I am really happy with the product and will be continuing this review over the next few weeks to determine how long this great effect will continue for. Coming up to Christmas is an expensive time of the year and I am trying to hold off having to get it coloured before the new year (it ain't cheap being blonde) but I am definitely feelingt hat I am going to get longer than my average six weeks.


Keep an eye out for the next post review on "A Touch of Silver" and if you are a blondie give it a try. It's so cheap you won't even notice the money has gone!

Love C X 

Wild and Free

So I'm in the process of trying to grow my hair longer. At the moment it is just below my shoulder, but for a long time I have wanted to have it long enough to recreate some of the amazing hair styles that I often see on pinterest. One of the reasons that I dyed my hair blonde two years ago was that I always find that the pictures you see of amazing french braids and loose curls, such as the image above, are always girls with beautiful blonde hair. So now I am half way there.  Poker straight hair has never been a thing for me, and come to think of it neither has even brushing my hair! Hair styles that I admire are usually the ones that look like  the least amount of effort has been required and are overall "messy". 

Generally, I tend to be a bit on the safe side with my hair, and this usually involves loose curls and just leaving it flow. I would like to say such as the image above, but that would me a lie (mine never looks quiet as nice as that). The problem that I find with curling your hair is that it never stays in place long enough, and I have yet to find the miracle hair spray. If any of you have happened to find it, please share the secret! 

The messy bun has been my "go to" hair style of late. It is such an easy style to re-create and also means that your hair is out of your face and styled for almost any event (unless very formal). You Tube is a great way to discover different ways of styling your hair, and giving you inspiration on what looks best suit your personality.

If I come across any tutorials that I find may be useful in creating the looks in the images above I will make sure to share with you. 

Love C X