18.12.15

Creating Waves with the ghd Curve Wand


Some find it easy to style their hair; some find it impossible - I am somewhere in between these. I tend to stick to the two hairstyles I know how to do, curly and down or I bung it up in a top knot and resemble a pineapple.

For as long as I can remember I have used my ghd straighteners to create my curls and hopefully I have pretty much nailed the technique. It's relatively easy to do with the straighteners but seeing as I had the opportunity to try the *ghd Curve wand; I thought I'd see if it measured up.

My verdict? ... Guys, it's SO much easier to use a wand in comparison to using straighteners to create beautiful waves and movement. When I use the straighteners the curls are very tight and bouncy but with this Curve wand; the curls are loose and wavey and the outcome is a lot more natural and tousled looking. 

I thought I'd put together a step by step guide showing you how easy it is to use the wand and how to create a full head of luscious wavey curls!

Step One

Spritz the hair with some heat protection spray. I used GHD's Heat Protect Spray. Some sprays are too sticky but this one felt nice and light and smelt really nice as well. The spray creates a barrier against the heat and after spraying it I just used my fingers to work the product through the hair.


Step Two

Separate a section of hair and clip the rest back so that you can easily see what you're working with. You can choose how much hair you want to curl but I recommend taking a section that is as wide as the barrel of the wand.


Step Three

Wrap the section of hair flat against the wand and hold the wand diagonally pointing it downwards.


Step Four

Hold the hair against the wand for 5-8 seconds depending on how intense you want the curl to be and how thick your hair is.


Step Five

Repeat this simple technique across the entire head of hair.


Step Six

Work your hands through the curls to loosen them and the curls will naturally separate and voila there you have it! Lovely loose curls!



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*PR sample was gifted to me. I wasn't paid and genuinely love this product and wanted to review it for you guys
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11.12.15

Christmas Gift Guide | Beauty Treats

The great thing about Christmas is that there are tonnes of beauty gift sets available, shops like Boots and online shops such a FeelUnique are full to the brim with them!

  (Top Tip: FeelUnique currently have a 3 for 2 offer on their stocking fillers, £10 off fragrance when you spend £50 with code 'SCENTFIFTY' and up to 25% off gift sets until 15th Dec - you're welcome!) 

I love buying beauty products at Christmas for my loved ones because skincare items and perfume sets etc aren't something that everyone tends to buy for themselves. I've bought people things on a whim in the past and they've turned out to be their favourite beauty products ever and they've re-bought them over and over!

Take a look at my selection below and see if any of these beauty bits take your fancy. I've featured items for both men and women.

 Click on the item to shop! 

HAPPY SHOPPING!





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10.12.15

Christmas Gift Guide | Party Time!

It's party season my friends! Whether you're heading to your work's Christmas party or you're hosting your own soiree on New Year's Eve; I've got you covered!

I've put together a selection of my favourite plus size party frocks, glittery heels, outlandish lashes and sassy clutches... everything you need to get you party ready!

If you like any of the items simply click on the product you like and it'll take you directly to the correct website.

HAPPY SHOPPING! 




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9.12.15

Christmas Gift Guide | He's The One

Whether you're shopping for you Dad, your boyfriend or your secret santa at work; I've got you covered! Shopping for the guys can sometimes be tricky but hopefully I've taken some of the stress out of your shopping with this lovely lot below.

Here are my fave picks for all the different guys in your life. If you like a particular item, simply click on the product and it'll take you directly to the correct shop.

Please note: Just because I've directed this at males, it doesn't mean I think that these gifts are only suitable for men. If you like something; you should just buy it - many of these items are unisex. 

HAPPY SHOPPING! 




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8.12.15

Christmas Gift Guide | Let's Relax

This year I thought I'd break my Christmas Gift Guides into six different categories! I've gone a bit crazy as there's so many lovely things out there this year and I thought I'd be nice and take the hard work out of your Christmas shopping for you - how nice am I?

For my first gift guide I turned to the word 'relax' for inspiration. The festive period is about getting together with family, getting snuggled up on the sofa and pampering yourself whilst you leave the stress of work well behind you for a few days/weeks.

Take a look at my relaxing picks and if you like the look of any of the items; click the product and it'll take you directly to the correct shop.

HAPPY SHOPPING!



Keep your eyes peeled for the remaining 5 gift guides over the next few days 
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