hair

I saw this post on a blog recently, and thought, hey this is a good idea! I have long hair but I did have a chop a few years ago, and I found certain things kept my hair growing back! So, I thought I would share my tips! I hope you enjoy this post, and if you have any tips, make sure to leave a comment with them! (Sorry about the scraggy ends!)

Cut your hair! Don’t worry about going and having a trim! You’re hair won’t grow if it is in a bad condition. So, get those split ends out of here! Just ask your hairdresser for about half an inch off and it won’t matter at all! If you leave it to just turn into a ball of mess then it won’t grow! Remember, an INCH doesn’t make a difference!

Know your hair type! If you don’t know how sensitive your hair is, then you don’t how quickly it will grow! Here is my mini guide:

• Sensitive: Thin and static hair (like mine) can get tangled easily, it can also dry out quickly and become oily more quickly! Make sure you get the right shampoos & conditioners. I like to use Herbal Essences, but as I am in France, I am using ‘DOP’ at the moment.
• Normal: Hair which has some depth to it, and has more volume and can be shaped more easily. If you have Normal hair you should have well moisturised hair, so use light shampoos/conditioners so you don’t over power your hair.
• Thick: Hair which tangles a lot and is hard to shape. This can become oily quickly and you should use heavy treatments like Hair Masks to keep your hair in check.
• Oily: Hair which is prone to become greasy in certain areas like the crown and neck. You shouldn’t use too much product in your hair, but use normal shampoos and perhaps even try cold water to make the oils die down more.

Have the right products! Use my guide above to work out what sort of products you need. I use Hair Oil to tame any knots I get, and my Tangle Teezer (click for the review here) to help make my hair tangle free without hurting my scalp. I think Tangle Teezers would work for Sensitive and Normal hair, as with Thick hair it will only make your hair look smoother, and with Oily hair it will make your hair look even more oily.

Heat or No Heat, it is your choice! It is all your choice whether you use heat products (Straightners, Curlers & Hair dryer). It really depends how quickly you want to grow your hair, or what type of hair you have. I don’t use heat because it makes my hair even more static, and my hair is straight anyway. If you have Thick hair which doesn’t dry quickly, I would recommend drying it but not adding any more heat. It isn’t just your full head of hair that gets effected by heat, it’s your roots which are the parts which do the growing! Your scalp can get burnt which can harm your roots!

I hope you liked this post and found it helpful! I also hope you like the spot of colour! I thought it gave the posts a bit more structure.

What type of hair do you have? Did you find this post helpful? Have you got any more tips? Makes sure to leave a comment!

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Yes, Dad takes the pictures! (You can see him in my glasses)

WHAT I WORE:River Island Sleeveless Top, Primark ‘Cheryl Cole Style’ Dress, New Look Aztec Top (Underneath), White Trousers (Not sure where from), Claire’s Sunglasses & €1 Charity Shop Sanstone Walking Boots.

If you’re wondering where I got my Jumbo Hairspray (Fake) Bottle from, well, I made it! My mum had these big cardboard things which were for holding some clothes moth protectors, and I thought I would make something of it! I use paper mache, then sprayed it gold, and then just added everything else! I would love it if L’Oreal were to release one of these, it would solve all our ‘not enough spray’ worries! Also, do you like my GIF? I thought it would add the something extra to my OOTDs… 😀

What were you wearing today? Do you wear Walking Boots as a fashion statement? What’s your best bargain?

Bonjour again! I had a request to a post on the S/S 13 Hair Trends as some inspiration, also some of you maybe thinking of having a nice new cut for the start of a fresh year. I have also added some products on how to create the below looks… (Pictures from Pinterest)

Textured Waves are a big thing. See below for more info, on how to create this look…

Big Quiffs are also really hot! Back comb and add lots of spray for added height!

High Top Buns are one of my favourite looks! See below on how to create the look…

Side Swept Bangs are brilliant! If you have a fringe, make sure you sweep it across, for a clean and finished look!

Toni & Guy Casual Sea Salt Texturising Spray £7.19 (Toni & Guy), Large Doughnut Ring £5.09 Each (Superdrug), Babyliss Root Boost 2123U £29.99 (Superdrug), Elnett Hairspray Dry or Damaged Hair £6.39 (Superdrug) & Beauty Works Instant Side Swoop Fringe £15.99 (Paul’s Hair World).

First of all, the Toni & Guy Texture Spray, is apparently amazing. It has had loads of hype and talk about it, and for £7.19 I don’t see why you shouldn’t try it out! Next, for creating a big bun, use a doughnut, no not a sweet sugary cake, but a nice squidgy round thing that makes your hair look perfect! Then to hold that in place, add a load of hair spray! Then, for those of us who don’t have a fringe, or are to scared to try one out, get a clip in one!

With the news of the release of a new album, and the recent release of a new single, David Bowie is back. I actually got a request for this post, so I’m doing my job, but, I think it should be done anyway. It would be hard to say that David Bowie is trendsetter because he isn’t, he’s nowhere near a trendsetter. It would be hard to say that he is also ahead of all the other male stars, but again, he’s not at all. David Bowie is an icon of the icons. He is the person who makes the icons them. He moulds men’s fashion and women’s fashion, he is the core of the fashion world in many ways. (Images found via The Daily Beast & Pinterest)

The classic look is obviously the red hair, but not everyone can rock that. But that’s the point, Bowie can pretty much rock every look out there. No matter what it is, he’ll look good. Style Icons can work most things, but never this well. That’s why Bowie is such a star, he took unusual looks and said to everyone ‘Try this.’ They would try, look okay, but never as good as the king. So, to celebrate the return of the amazing style icon and singing sensation, I have created the ‘Bowie Capsule Wardrobe’, 1 for the guys, and 1 for us girls. But, first lets get some inspiration…
 

Sorry, I sort of had too…

Jacket £69.99 (H&M), Black Real Leather Gilet £100.00 (Topman), Round Sunglasses with Peaked Brow £12.00 (ASOS), Jeffrey West Lightning Bolt Chelsea Boots £225.00 (ASOS) & Teal Snake Print Skinny Chinos £36.00 (Topman).

I am sorry, but, OMG. Look at those boots! I don’t even care about the price, they are amazing. They literally say BOWIE all over them. So do these amazing chinos from Topman. Pretty cool, huh? You will definitely look Bowie-fied…

Colour Xtreme Hair Art Red Spray £3.99 (Colour Xtreme), Cat Eye Sunglasses with Wing Detail £12.00 (ASOS), Premium Deco Embellished Shirt £75.00 (Topshop), Metallic Latex Leggings £10.00 (Topshop) & Accent Stud Cut Out Boots £85.00 (Topshop).

I am also terribly sorry for adding this hair spray, but now you can have a female version of the red hair! Woop! Also, these latex leggings are like perfect, and so are these shoes, Topshop has really done it for Bowie fans!

One of the big trends for this upcoming season is Hair Accessories. From clips, to hair ‘necklaces’, you need to have a statement piece. I have found 5 awesome pieces for you to choose from, and get inspiration from…

Spiked Headband £10.00, River Island Beaded Head Band With Dangle Feather £9.00, River Island Tan Feather & Charm Dangle Stretch Hair Band £10.00, Hair Quiff £6.00 & French Connection Exclusive to ASOS Animal Set of Slides £2.00 (All from ASOS).

Dip-dye is still a massive trend this year, even though it may of ‘dyed’ down a bit (haha), it is still living strong on the hair of the celebrities… and very recently, me! I got mine done on Saturday, and I love it! My style is very natural and basic… (Photos found via Marie Claire)

Nicola Roberts

This look on Nicola is like Marmite, because you either love it or you hate it. This look is quite natural, which is good, but I am not quite sure whether it really suits her?

Audrina Patridge

Dip-dye is a big thumbs up fro Audrina! I really like it, and I think it looks really classy! Very well done!

Cat Deeley

I am not really quite sure what to say about this… all I can say is, no. Cat needs to stay blonde, or just go completely dark! I think the blonde to brown look just hasn’t worked for her… Sorry Cat!

Drew Barrymore

Looking good Drew! I really like this rock chic look on her, and I think it makes her stand out from the crowd. If you were thinking of going for this style, pair it with a bright pink or baby pink lipstick, and a denim jacket, and you’ll look great!

Ciara

I think this makes Ciara look very powerful and strong, and makes her look gorgeous! I really like this look on her. A very big thumbs up to her!

Caroline Flack

I think we have a winner! I love this look on Caroline, and she just works it really well! If you were thinking of having your hair Dip-dyed, then I would definitely go for this style!

Kate Bosworth

This is the Candy Dip-dye’ (as I like to call it!), and I love it! I think when I am a bit older I might go for this look because I have always wanted it, and I just think it would look so good! Another big thumbs up!

Watch out for a poll so you can vote for who rocks the Dip-dye best!

Another huge hair trend is the Plait. Again, quite a few celebrities are rocking this trend, just like the Undercut. So here are a few pictures…. (Pictures found via Marie Claire)

Rihanna

I think this look is quite nice on Rihanna, but in another way it looks very fake, and cheap, so I would probably say that her Undercut looks was better.

Blake Lively

This look is again, quite nice, but I don’t think I like the way the hair is scraped back, and to be honest the plait isn’t the best, so sorry Blake, I don’t really like this!

Scarlet Johanssen

Scarlet rocks this look! It is very girly, and the fact that she has it all up in plaits is really nice, and it suits her face shape really well. Thumbs up to you, Mrs Johanssen.

Sienna Miller

Again, a braided up-do. I like how she works it imperfect, it makes it look very cute, and girly, and fun. If you want a look for the festival, this is it!

Jessica Lowndes

I think Jessica works this type of plait best. It is very simple, and chic, and it looks great! Another big thumbs up!

Whitney Port

This is my favourite celebrity plait! I love the half up half down style. It is very cute, and id you want a bridal look, this is perfect!

Please leave any comments on what you think about any of these styles!

If you haven’t seen already, Miley Cyrus has had a dramatic hair cut, in the style of the ‘Undercut’. To be honest, I love Miley, but her hair is terrible right now! Many other celebrities have gone for this style this A/W, so here are some pictures (Found via The Telegraph).

Yasmin Le Bon

I think Yasmin does this style well, especially at her age. The Telegraph say that it reminds them of David Beckham’s hair, which I totally agree with. It is very rock chic, and stylish, so I give her a big thumbs up!

Rihanna

I think Rihanna suits this look, as it is not too full on, and it just looks very Rihanna-ish. Thumbs up to ‘Ri-Ri’.

Ellie Goulding

I didn’t actually recognise Ellie Goulding in this picture This look is very daring for some people, and in my opinion, I think she should of kept the hair! Maybe next time she’ll go for a less outgoing style!

Miley Cyrus

As I said, I love Miley Cyrus. First she had long brunette hair, then she went lighter, then she went shorter, and then she went blonde, and now she is blonde & shaved! I really don’t like this look on her! I hope she has a different style for her wedding, because I don’t think this would go down to well! Maybe she was trying to fit in with trend, but I think she should of just stayed with blonde, which to be honest, I don’t particularly like on her either!

Please leave any comments on what you think about the above pictures!

Firstly, who doesn’t love Katy Perry? Secondly, if you don’t, you will now. This campaign for GHD, is amazing. It shows Katy Perry in such a different light, and she looks stunning. Take a look… (If you want to look at where I found the pictures, head over to Marie Claire)

It’s great isn’t it. Just stunning. I especially love the one of her with her ponytail, I love the look, it just looks like she has come out of  a movie. Well done to GHD, you have done a better job than before…

Still very good, as these ones do show who Katy Perry is, but I think the way the new ones are done, is just great. I would love to know what you think, so please leave comments or tweets!

The reason for this post is because one of the big trends this A/W, is big hair, which means you are going to need all the products in the world, especially the good ones! So I have chosen 5 products which I think are very good, and are worth the price.