Baby hair or laid edges can be polarising. People either love them or hate them. Personally, I’m a fan. I may not do extreme edge designs, but I appreciate the art of it. One thing I’ve always had difficulty with is finding a product that provides hold for more than just a couple minutes. I’ve …
GHD MAXimum Failure? – A Review
I love the flexibility of natural hair and wearing different styles, but straight styles are the most difficult to maintain, especially living in the UK. I was outside for less than 30 minutes and came home with part afro, part pin curls. During the pandemic, I’ve had more time to do my hair since I …
Protective Styling During Lockdown – Knotless Braids with Catface Hair
Ages ago, I saw a picture on Instagram of the most beautiful ombre braids, and it stuck with me. It was an off-black, pink, and pinkish blond combination. I scoured Amazon and Ebay hoping to find a similar ombre, and finally it hit me to just do a Google Image Search – duh! I was …
Am I Still Using DevaCurl?
I’ve previously written about my love of DevaCurl Decadence No Poo and One Condition on a few occasions. They kept my hair moisturised like no other, and for that reason I’ve patronised the business for almost a decade, since I began my natural hair journey. Initially, I used the original No Poo and One Condition, …
Empties #22: A Little Bit of Everything…
This post is beyond overdue; it’s all of my 2019 empties! There are so many, I dreaded writing mini reviews for all of them. However, self-isolation really leaves a lot of free time. Below are reviews of some of the full size products that I liked. Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask: This is my favourite …
A Long Overdue Hair Update
I was about to write a review for Olaplex and remembered it’s been ages since I’ve actually posted about my hair here! In December, I got my hair professionally coloured and have had a few highlight sessions since then. The last of which left me with a few slightly looser strands in the front, where …
Empties: Update #18 – Skincare (Cleansers)
I have several skincare products to post in the empties, acids, oils and moisturisers are upcoming in separate posts. I thought I’d start off with my first step in the routine: cleansers. Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser (available here): The Indie Lee cleansers are just ok for me, and at times, they’re even a bit stripping. They smell …
Empties: Update #17 – Makeup
If I manage to finish a makeup product, it’s usually something I repurchase often; all of the following I’ve owned and finished at least 2. Becca Ever Matte Poreless Priming Perfector (available here): I get extremely oil during the day, and this helps limit the oil and keep my makeup on longer. Chanel Rouge Coco Gloss …
Review: Pestle & Mortar Superstar Retinol Oil
Product Claims: Repair and refresh your skin with Pestle & Mortar’s (P&M) Superstar, a luxurious retinol night oil made in Ireland. Infused with two types of retinol and blended with a base of cold pressed grape seed oil your skin will soak up Superstar, reducing pore size, tightening the skin whilst improving elasticity. Formulated …
Review: Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Since I changed up my skincare routine almost a year ago, Fresh Soy Face Cleanser is the only cleanser that I have bought more than once. Product Claims: Fresh Soy Face Cleanser is your must-have cleanser and go-to makeup remover. This gel cleanser for all skin types gently washes off every day impurities like dirt …