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Clairol | semi permanent Indigo | review + pictures

Hello all my lovely readers and subscribers! Today I wanted to do an experiment on an old training doll of mine! I had an old doll that had a faded blonde money piece ant the front and a faded crazy colour sort of rainbow at the back, crazy colour is not permanent and washes out gradually… only thing is I needed this dolls underside to be back to dark brown or blonde to apply my clairol colour crave semi permanent !! So I thought to hell with it I will just stick on some bleach and see if it will get it to fade more… wrong! Bleaching it was a waste of time and I should have used a colour before, the bleach faded it just a little but otherwise I have probably allowed the crazy colour deeper into the cuticle by bleaching it..silly me. I’m not really in the know about how to remove a crazy colour completely and thats something I will need to learn, I can apply any semi permanent crazy colour and usually its just the case of letting it be washed out over time… Anyway back to the review!

Old doll head with faded crazy colours at the back

Clairol semi permanent color crave come in many different colors with cool names such as orchid and daffodil, I have picked flamingo and indigo. I went with indigo this time and will be using flamingo for another time. They come in cute little boxes with an applicator brush which is handy! You can do highlights and lowlights or money pieces or anything that comes to mind and it will wash out within a month or so. the boxes also look so similar to the “hair makeup “range they have so be careful not to confuse the two of your looking out for this product!

My tools, paddle brush for blow drying, sectioning comb… bleach, mixing bowl etc… so annoying to clean it all out when finished with it though !!

To dilute this hair colour, mix it in a mixing bowl with a bit of conditioner and this will make it look more diluted, always wear gloves as this will stain your hands and also your clothes, dying hair is messy business.

Applied bleach over the crazy colour in an attempt to fade it away

Some areas did not take the colour properly due to prior colouring! Mistakes I made where that I should not have bleached the hair before hand I could have just put it over the crazy colour area and had the same results, If you have blonde hair this colour will show amazingly well, if you have really dark hair its advised to bleach beforehand on areas you wish to apply such as bleaching some streaks or an underpanel like my dolls and you will get better results and better colour show than what I did on my doll. Overall I like the colour and think if applied to properly bleached hair or already existing light hair it will turn out fab!

Can see some colour peeking through but better when hair is styled up !

Once My doll is dry I am doing to apply heat protector and go over it with some curling tongs, then add some shine spray. Always use heat protector while using tongs or straighteners… let me know if you have used Clairol semi permanent dye in your hair and if so what did you do ? tell me in the comments section xx

Phil smith tongs + elle straightener review ✨❤️💜👀

Phil smith curling tongs only 10 pound from Argos or you can find them on eBay. Was really happy with the results using these curling tongs as there are more expensive ones exactly the same on the market for double the price! These are a bargain and work so well, so easy to operate and give fantastic curls, go to bottom of post to see images of the curls. These curling tongs are the best budget tongs out there !

Elle Pink hair straighteners are available in B&M store for only 10 pound! I wanted to try them out as I am going to be blogging more about budget hair tools in the future, The design is so pretty and what girl doesn’t want pink hair tools right ? For 10 pound it is an absolute bargain but does it do the job ?

After curling the hair I used the straighteners and picture above is the results, I allowed the straighteners to heat up to the max. I found that It did straighten out the curly hair but the ends were still wavy. i went back over again and it still was wavy lol ! I think if you are wanting poker straight hair you will need to go over your sections at least 3 times or so! So with saying that I don’t think these are good for people who want straight hair fast. They still do the job! But just slower and at 10 pound they are still a bargain and look really pretty.

I hope you enjoyed my little budget hair tool experiment and subscribe to read more! And also let me know in the comments section what your favourite budget hair tools are ??

Flamingo make-up box | Review 🎁✨

This cute make-up box makes the perfect gift or surprise for your loved ones birthday or event etc, Click here to see more info on it and the rest of the range!

I adored this vanity box because of the pretty pink flamingos on the outside, as I’m doing a flamingo theme the moment, Also got a flamingo keyring to attach to the outside and a flamingo pen. There are also mini travel bags adorned with flamingos! Its such a girly and pretty theme.

Portable Size: 9.44 inch x 6.5 inch x 7.5 inch.

Portable & Lockable ! Rest assured your belongings are safe, such as your lipsticks and eyeshadows from small sticky fingers.

Mirror attached on top tray for convenient makeup application

Stain-proof plastic films lay on both tray bottom and case bottom

I was surprised at the quality of the make-up case, it was better quality of what I thought it would be and the stain proof plastic at the bottom of the trays is a good touch as most boxes get dirty with make-up spillage etc… I am interested in a few other boxes from the same maker such as the gold marble rose with a shoulder strap ( click here ) to see! for a beauty professional such as myself vanity cases and storage boxes are very important for my tools and I have been through so many of them in the past. So I have an eye for good quality storage and wanted to share my finds with my readers!

Find more info here &

Lux skin | LED MASK | Review 🎭😱✨😜

Light therapy for skin is nothing new and dermatologist’s have been using this technology for decades, with modern technology we can bring the clinic or salon to our home and pamper ourselves. LED skin therapy was interesting to me so I bought myself a lux skin facial mask which has some good reviews online, by far its definitely the cheapest LED face mask you can get online as others are as expensive as £300 !

Red Light – 620nm to 750nm wavelength – Great anti-aging benefits because of its ability to stimulate collagen and elastin production.

Blue Light – 405nm to 420nm wavelength – Great for acne treatment. Stimulates the production of oxygen radicals that kills acne-causing bacteria, without damaging the skin.

Yellow Light – 590nm to 620nm wavelength – Used to cleanse the skin, boost lymphatic flow and increase production of new skin cells.

Lux skins facial mask is wireless so your not confined to one spot and also can be charged via USB, it has a cute pink design and very easy to operate, overall I like the design of the mask and feel like I do believe in the results of LED therapy.

I’m going to use this mask every three days and do an diary on this post to show my results and what I learned.

April 2nd : First time using the mask, currently have dry areas and some breakouts, wrinkles on eye area that I want reduced. First off I’m just using the red and blue light for 20 mins each while listening to my horoscope laying down.

April 5th : Used the mask today again but only the red light and also had it on last night for 10 minuets or so. Today I notice my skin looks more youthful and so much clearer. dry skin on forehead area has cleared, I didn’t use any moisturiser so I can experiment with this led mask. My cheeks look plumper as well! Roll on the next few uses !!

April 8th : Used again for 10 minuets on my face and my face looked so plumpy and clear almost as soon as I was finished. started to get compliments from people about how clear and good my face looks!! I also saw it myself in the mirror and I am very happy with the results.

April 12th : Back at it again, used the mask twice today as I love the results tried to use for longer for 15 minuets, skin is still so lovely and clear. Still on the red light but will change to blue and yellow soon.

The unbelieveble genorosity of dolly parton | dolly partons imagination library | gifting books to children all over the world 📚🌍

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting programme devoted to inspiring a love of reading in the hearts of children everywhere. Each month, enrolled children from birth to age five, receive a high quality, age appropriate book in the post, free of charge. As of now dolly partons dollywood foundation has sent over 100 million books worldwide and works with the book trusts/governments across the world to help met the costs and keep the book free for the children.

Dolly parton was inspired by her father to create this scheme and was told by him it was the most important achievement in her life. It has grew and grew and become a massive success and children worldwide are benefiting from the heart and generosity of dolly parton. Visit here to find out more !

Nhs | healthy start Voucher scheme | Check if your eligible 🍉🍇🍅🍓🍒

The nhs have a fantastic healthy start voucher scheme available for eligible families that will help you buy basic food and milk that are nutritious to your baby and also help during pregnancy. Your only allowed to buy certain things with the vouchers such as fruit and vegetables and infant formula, this can be a great help especially in these days and times.

You’ll get:

£4.25 each week of your pregnancy (from the 10th week of your pregnancy)
£8.50 each week for children from birth to 1 year old
£4.25 each week for children between 1 and 4 years old

Your money will stop after your child’s 4th birthday, or if you no longer receive benefits.

You can also get free Healthy Start vitamins *

Apply here : https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/how-to-apply/

or phone :0345 607 6823 and ask for an application to be sent by post, or ask your midwife. Also be sure to ask about the vitamins too, tablets for pregnant woman and vitamin drops for babies! Do not be afraid to ask especially if you are entitled to this healthy start benefit. It was reported that this scheme was underclaimed and there are thousands of woman and babies missing out on this fantastic opportunity to stay healthy!

Over 21,000 retail outlets are registered across the UK, including many independent local shops and pharmacies. You can check which shops in your area are registered. Please be aware that not all retailers are signed up so there may be only a selective amount of shops you can spend the vouchers in.

Elle wave curler | Review | Before and after pictures ✨♥️👩‍🦰

This baby pink wave curler by ELLE is a must have hair tool for every girl who loves to have waves in their hair, waves can be created through other methods but this wave curler will be much faster and will save you energy and time. Its very simple to use and you will be creating beautiful wavy hair in no time at all. Always remember to use heat protection spray before using heated tools on hair !

This wave curler has a cool touch tip and also auto shut off, a cable length of 1,8m so its pretty good to work with and wont over heat if accidently turned on for too long. Wait 2 minuets for the wave wand to heat and take a 3cm section on hair starting from underneath at the nape, work your way up while working from section to section, see my picture’s below if your unsure about how to use.

I also have ELLE straighteners to match this wave curler, click here to see the review *

Your guide to Different foundation types | Youtube videos & tips and tricks 🤔😁✨💄

We all have a different way of applying our foundation, we all have our mix of shades we like to use. Some of us stick to the sane old liquid or cream foundation for years but they are many different types to give a try.

Spray foundation ..

Who wouldn’t want to quickly spray on foundation then go ? Spray foundation seems like a dream, with spray foundation brands claiming perfect covered and an airbrushed look. A lot of girls need a bit of time to get the hang of spraying on foundation and usually just opt for spraying it onto a brush and applying the old fashioned way, a lot of girls also hate the product wastage that comes with spraying and also foundation going on hair and clothes. Yet again there others who absolutely love this type of foundation but it’s all about what works best for you.

Liquid.. Most of us girls will probably only have liquid foundation as this is the most popular form of foundation here in the UK, you apply with a brush or sponge. Although for people with problematic skin this can be flaky and cracked and give a bad result.

Stick. …

Stick foundation is very small to carry around and is perfect for on the go, you can apply it by hand or sponge or brush. Stick foundation is probably the least popular form of foundation ever.

Mineral Powder. …

If you have sensitive, oily and blemish-prone skin types you may benefit from using mineral foundation, it also doesn’t land in your creases which will help reduce the appearance of wrinkles. This is the best for me of foundation if you have acne.

Tinted Moisturiser. …

A tinted moisturiser is exactly that, it moisturises with a slight tint to make your complexion look blemish free and provide a small but of coverage. This is an option for people who want just a slight bit of coverage and don’t have time for other foundations. Tinted moisturisers are lightweight and great for the winter months, there are many tinted moisturisers on the market that contain skin loving ingredients.

BB Cream. …

Originally developed in Germany as an all-in-1 cream to be used in a patient’s post-laser treatment skincare plan !

BB cream is short for ‘blemish balm‘ cream. It’s a versatile combination of products such as moisturizer, primer, SPF, foundation, skin treatment, and concealer.

CC Cream…

CC cream stands for color correcting cream or complexion corrector cream. Like BB cream, CC creams typically serve multiple purposes—however, unlike BB cream, CC cream usually provides a little more coverage to disguise imperfections like dark spots or redness. Because CC creams offer more coverage than BB creams, they tend to have thicker, heavier formulas. CC cream is often best for aging skin that might need more coverage to help smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

How to clean your hair tools | Tips & Tricks |, 💇‍♀️💇‍♂️😜💋

Your hairdressing tools such as clips, brushes, kirbies, combs etc should be washed twice a month. This will prevent bacteria and also increase the life of your brushes so you don’t have to go buy new ones all the time. Think about this.. you just washed your hair but your using a dirty comb or brush ? So get them cleaned 😉

First off you will need a large bowl which will serve as the “bath” Then you will need a towel to dry all your hair stuff with.

Try and pull off all the trapped hair with your hands first, use a toothpick or needle to get hairs that are wrapped around.

Add warm water to your large bowl and drop in some baby shampoo or any other mild shampoo you can find. Swirl your combs and brushes for 10 minutes in the water. Use a toothbrush to scrub at them them once finished scrubbing run under a hot tap till all the shampoo is off.

Lay out all your tools and brushes on a towel and leave to air dry, you can also speed it up a little by using a hairdryer, wrap your brushes and tools in the towel so they are covered and blast the hairdryer on it.

Wooden brushes sadly cannot be cleaned this way as the wood can get damaged! It’s best to use baby shampoo and the toothbrush to just gently clean the bristles and use a towel to wipe.

For small combs a cotton bud does the trick, dip it into the bowl of shampoo and warm water and just clean away !

Brushes that have cushioning below the handles should not be wet for long periods. Avoid soaking these brushes to disinfect them and stick to only giving them a mild rub down with a mild cleaner and water.

Happy cleaning 😁👍🛁

Luxskin | Skin cleansing brush | Review ⚡💭😛

Luxskin is one of the most popular skincare brands out there, with luxskin cleansing brush you can easily remove, dead skin, makeup, dirt and fake tan ! Visit https://uk.luxskin.co/products/spinbrush for info and also there are always great deals on and also an option to pay up your luxskin products.

Results in as little as 1 session
Suitable for all skin types
Gently remove dead skin, dirt, and makeup
Prevent Acne and breakouts
Deepest cleanse for flawless skin
Water resistant – can be used in the shower.(although we don’t suggest to fully submerge the device in water)
USB charge, no batteries required