How I got my hair platinum blonde + Video

I did a blog post a last week about my new hair do and I thought I would  give you all an insight into the oh so easy  process I went through to get my hair this platinum blonde :)

Warning: Lots of pictures!

My hair was  dark black before the process began

I used the Innovative Creme developer and mixed it with Hi Lift bleaching powder.

Within minutes of applying the mixture to my hair, my scalp was burning. My head was on FIRE! I rinsed my hair and when I tell you the carrot top that I saw on top of my head was insane. I was so traumatised that I couldn't take a picture. I had read somewhere that after bleaching you hair, you need to use a toner to remove the unwanted yellow and gold tones.

So I used the Schwarzkopf Nordic Blonde Toner.

Here are the results from using the toner. I wasn't completely happy with the turn out but it was okay for now.

After a few days I said to myself let me combat this hair because now it was turning into this brass/copper/hell on earth type of colour! I went and bought the Schwarzkopf Nordic Blonde Cool Metallic Lightener.

This actually came with a set of products to mix and create the mixture before applying it to the hair.

So like I said after about 4 days my hair had gone to this copper/brown colour which looked terrible!

I applied the mixture from the Schwarzkorpf Cool Metallic Lightener and left it on for 30 minutes

I rinsed the hair and I looked like a wet poodle! Why me God?!

I applied the silver toning hair mask and left that on for 10-15 minutes.

I rinsed my hair and BABY!  I was happier than a pig in mud. I had finally achieved the colour I had seen on these ridiculous stunning girls on Pinterest.

Check out the video I did on YouTube about this as well :)

*Twirls*

Review: Redwin Daily Soothing Hydration Hand Lotion

It's always good to have a moisturing hand cream  in your bag at all times. Our hands come in contact with so many external factors so we need to keep them protected  at all times. I discovered this little beaut when I was actually doing some food shopping in Coles and somehow I ended up on the beauty and makeup section *shocked face* How did that happen ha!

It's the Redwin Daily Soothing Hydration with Vitamin E and Primrose Oil. It keeps your hands hydrated for hours on end.  You can get it from Coles or Priceline for $5.

What hand cream do you keep in your bag?

Face Of The Day : Smoked Pink

This was actually meant to be a makeup tutorial but clever clogs here forgot to actually press 'record'. I wasn't going anywhere today and I just felt like getting dolled up. Someone on Instagram asked me if I airbrush or photoshop my images and the answer is no, for all my makeup images I dont airbrush because I want my readers to see the raw image  and results of any products I would have used.

The following are the products used:

Face
Mary Kay Timewise Foundation  Bronze 5
Mary Kay Transluscent Powder
Jouer Highlighter
Maybeline Blush
Mary Kay Eyebrow Pencil Brown
Mary Kay Concealer Bronze 2

Eyes
Crown Brush Smokey Eye Pallette
Essence I love Extreme Lashes Mascara Black
Essence Eyeliner Black
The Body Shop Shimmer Cubes

Lips
Sleek Lipliner Chesnut
Essence Lipstick Berry

The Body Shop Hemp Hand Oil Review

If you have been following my blog you would know how much I love products that target very dry skin like mine. Dry skin can be such a problem because keeping it moisturised requires a lot of products but finiding just one simple product that actually keeps your skin moisturised is impressive.

So I got myself this little paradise in  a jar  Hemp Hand Oil firm The Body Shop. Its an oil  that cares for extremely dry hands. It comes in a plastic bottle with a syringe like applicator, a little of it goes a long way to keep your skin hydrated for hours on end. Retailing at $20.95  for 15ml of the  product from  The Body Shop, it is a little bit pricey but its an investment your skin will thank you for.

Sunshine Sparkle

I reshaped my nails a few days ago. I really like them this shape instead of the squaoval shape it looks nicer on me I think. I tried on a Revlon nail polish that I've had for a while but never got round to actually using it. Its called Sunshine Sparkle, such a shame that my Iphone didnt actually pick up the sparkle! Such a pretty colour to brighten up this awful weather we've been having in Syndey lately.

You can get this shade from your local Priceline (AU), Boots (UK) and Revlon

Pancake On The Rocks!

I was meant to put the post up last week and I forgot! :(

I went out for breakfast with the whole family. The place is called Pancake on the rocks and my oh my  does it rock. The food was AHH-MAZING and got to enjoy it with my favourite people :)

Kosmea Hydrating Rosewater Mist Review

You need this baby in your life!

A few weeks ago I was shopping in Chemist Warehouse when I came across the product. The Kosmea 'Hydrating Rosewater Mist'  The great thing about this facial  mist is that the rosewater is actually in its purest form. I use it almost every day and it leaves my skin feeling refreshed and also gives me an instant glow. I was very impressed by it when I was flying last month, when you are flying your skin tends to dry up so I would just spray on a little  just to resfresh and moisturise my skin.  I also use it to set my makeup also and it works perfectly. I will definitely be buying this again. You can purchase this at your local drug store or on the Kosmea site.

Do you use any mists for your skin?

My Favourite Blushes- Estee Lauder, The Body Shop, Illamasqua Review

I always love a pop of colour on my cheeks. These three are my absolute favourite go to everyday blushes. The are not bright, just enough look to make you blush (See what I did there?- haha). 

The Body Shop - Ginger $27

Isn't she pretty! It gives such a smooth finish with a buildable colour and bit of shimmer and it will stay on your cheeks forever- not really forever but you get what I mean

Illamasqua Lover $38

This is so pigmented and rich in colour, it gives u very smooth satin matte finish. It can also double up as an eyeshadow too. This blusher goes with almost any look- love it!

Estee Lauder Rose Nuance $66

Sheer with a silky finish and its buildable to full intensity. Also, a little goes a long way with this blush.

Have you tried any of these? Did you like them?

Bald Head And Loving It!

I can't believe that I actually did it! I actually shaved my hair and bleached it.*shocked face*

I had been been thinking about doing this for so long for many reasons, one being I couldn't find a decent hairdresser for afro hair and two because I felt as though I needed to be fearless and as women we let our hair define us to much.

I'm not too happy with the colour, I will be bleaching it again so I can get that platinum blonde.

What do you guys think? Let me know in the comments