Why Use Kerastase?!

Some of you may have heard of this brand of hair care and some of you may have avoided it, but let me tell you if you have used it you will never put anything else on your hair! Here's a bit of information about the brand. Kerastase is French as you may have guessed and used to be sold only in pharmacy's. The reason for this is that all of the shampoos, conditioners and all of the treatments are actually medicated unlike any other brands- which is why there so amazing. Kerastase is developed by L'oreal and was established in 1964. The brand is so special and so vast because Kerastase believe 'every person is unique, each hair type has its own particular needs. For these reasons Kérastase has developed a collection of personalized hair care products that target individual needs and desires.'

I know that it seems overwhelming to find the right products for you because they are all written in French and there are literally millions of products for every type of hair. That's where I come in!

I will take you through a few of my favorite products and ones for the most common hair problems.

Resistance 'The Green Range'

This range is for hair that is on its last legs, usually blonde hair that has had too much bleach or hair that has been aged through heat, colour and constant styling. This is for weak hair that has been damaged from within.

You need this range if the following applies to you:

1. You straighten or put heat through your hair most days
2. You cant seem to get a comb through your hair from root to tip
3. Your hair snaps of or looks very split and dry
4. Your very light or have bleached hair
5. You colour ALL of your hair (not just the roots) more than once every 8 weeks

If you said yes to most of these you need this range for your hair.

Protein is the main ingredient it gets right into your cortex (middle of your hair) and strengthens it from within.

This is ideal for knackerd hair, I would recommend...

Shampoo- Bain De Force

Conditioner/ Treatment- Ciment Anti- Usure

Heat Protector- Ciment Thermique

If you would like something a bit more intense you can use the 'age recharge' mask this is idea for thick damaged hair.

Nutritive 'The Orange And Cream Range'

This range is especially designed for hair that is dry to very dry, course or rebellious hair.
This is a fairly heavy range so, unless you have thick hair it will weigh you're hair down- do not worry as Kerastase is so specific it's thought about everyone and therefor come up with a system for most of it's ranges that includes fine hair as well as thick hair.

On the shampoos, conditioners, masks and treatments there is a number 1,2 and 3 this is to show how intense and heavy the treatment is. So if you want to go for a light shampoo and a heavy conditioner you could use a 1 and a 3. Its so simple!

So if the following applies to your hair you need this range:

1. Your hair feels dry to the touch
2. You struggle to maintain your hair
3. Your hair looks fluffy and dry when you try and style it
4. You struggle to comb your ends through
5. Your hair is lacking shine

If yes, you definitely need this range. I would recommend for thick hair:

Shampoo- Bain Satin 1 or 2

Conditioner- Masque intense 1 or 2

Heat protector- Nectar Thermique

If you have fine hair and need to use this range I would recommend:

Shampoo- Bain Satin 1

Conditioner- Lait Vital or Masque Intense Finns

Heat Protector- Sublimateur Jour

Reflection ('The Pink Range')

This range is specially designed for coloured hair, hair that lacks shine and hair that is washed a lot.

This keeps your colour locked in and is perfect for thick or fine sensitized hair.

You need this if:

1. Your hair lacks shine
2. Your hair is coloured
3. Your hair feels a little dry or damaged from the colour you use
4. Your colour seems to last only a few weeks
5. Your hair looks dull and lifeless

If yes here's what I recommend for thick hair:

Shampoo- Bain Miroir 2

Conditioner- Masque Croma Reflect or Masque Chroma Riche

Heat Protector- Chroma Thermique

If your hair is fine and you need this range use:

Shampoo- Bain Miroir 1

Conditioner- Lait Chroma Reflect

Heat Protector- Chroma Thermique

If you actually have a scalp or specific hair problem no worries, Kerastase cater for this too.

They have a rage for specific problems even ones that are not common and they really do work as they are medicated.

Specifique

Have greasy hair but dry ends? No problem just use:

Shampoo- Bain Divilant or Bain Clarifiant
This starts working after the first was I noticed a difference straight away as I have this problem!

Have a tight scalp and dandruff? You will be pleased to know Bain Gommage Cheveux Secs works an absolute treat! Say 'bye bye' to flakey dry scalp in no time at all!

If your experiencing hair loss maybe after a baby or if your thinning don't panick! Kerastase have a solution for this too and it's called Bain Prevention GL.

All of these are designed for people with specific hair problems and I have used Bain Divilant so I know for definite it works a treat!

Kerastase have many more hair ranges but these are just a few I think will be helpful to you.
The brand is fairly priced I think some on the higher side but its worth every penny as it works so well and there are so many different things you can you they really tailor make it for your hair.
Shampoos range from £10- £15
Treatments and conditioners range from £15- £20
Tubs and masks range from £20- £27

Take a look on the Kerastase website for more info at http://www.kerastase.co.uk/ 

Your can also buy Kerastase from  HQ hair online or Amazon or even Ebay.

You can mix and match the ranges however I would just stick to one if you want to see amazing results fast!

I hope this helps ladies don't be afraid to ask me any questions!

Tazzi xoxoxo

 

Chanel Perfection Lumiere

When I found out Chanel were replacing this for Pro Lumiere I was gutted....I still am. 
Pro Lumiere was a staple product in my kit. For those of you who didn't try it - you missed out BIG time. My second thought after being gutted was a little excited. The visual looked incredible and beauty bloggers everywhere were hyping it up.


To start with - I haven't bought it. The kind sales associate in Harvey Nichols gave me two sample sachets (which was about a weeks worth for me) Please take note of this as a week isn't that long to be sampling a foundation but I will be as honest and fair as I can.


Pros 
-It smells nice
-The coverage is good
-The shade range is fantastic.
-It has great staying power


Now onto the 'Cons'


FYI my skin is combination/oily and I was given shade B40 (which I am wearing in the photo) I had read previous posts on how you need to REALLY moisturise your skin before applying this. I applied all my lotions and potions and although I really love how it has great coverage it just hated my skin -I almost felt like it was 'rejecting' it. It just didn't sit very well and I felt it didn't blend in. I used three different brushes over the period of the week, changed moisturiser's and used face masks etc but alas still no good. The foundation made my face appear really 'cakey' and I looked incredibly dry - it clung to all the bits I didn't want it to and felt really self conscious when wearing it. What really surprised me was that I LOVE Matte Lumiere which obviously is for the customers who want a matte finish or have oily/combination skin so thought this would be slightly similar. 
I can imagine this would look amazing on someone other than myself with a different skin type - I would even possibly consider trying it again in a few months but for now I'm happy I didn't spend the £36 on it for to just be sat in my make up drawer. 


I would advise anyone wishing to buy this to ask for a sample at your local counter!


Marni xo

Winter Skin Saviours

Hello! :)


I don't know about you but I am super excited for these up and coming spring and summer months! There are spring colours everywhere you go - Topshop looks like a 1950's sweet shop and I want everything!
But lets not get ahead of ourselves too quickly. In the lead up to spring we should all be prepping our skin ready to reveal ourselves for the hotter months - and here are a few of my top tips and products I think you would all love..


After all who wants to be wearing Estee Lauder Double Wear in July when you could be wearing the likes of the light Chanel vitalumiere aqua? 


My skin is particually dry at the moment, so after cleansing the face use a facial oil to really target dryness. My go - to product is MAC 'Care blends essential oil' in Grapefruit and Chamomile. At £14.00 this really works a treat, it contains natural ingredients that heal, soothe, regenerate and calm the skin. I really massage this in before applying my moisturiser and it feels very luxurious and makes the skin look more 'expensive'.

I can't strop spritizing my skin with MAC Mineralize charged water. Since it launched earlier last month people have been non stop talking about it. If you have FIX + you will love this. This is a hydrating mist that enhances makeup, I use it after I have applied my Care Blend oil and after all my makeup is applied. This can also be used throughout the day if you feel your makeup is slipping or fading and it re-touches it. I also advise my clients to use it when they are travelling abroad on the plane to add moisture. So what's the difference between this and FIX + ? Well it is definitely dewier, it also contains green tea and citrus scents and is £15.00.

Origins 'Make A Difference skin rejuvenating treatment' is a product I only recently bought but I can honestly say a truley amazing one. At the time of purchase my skin wasn't dry like it is now. For you combination/oily gal's out there - this is great for you.

They make two versions of this. A gel formula and normal cream formula. The cream formula is more suited to people with dry skins and the gel for more combination/oily. A lot of people with oily/combination skin don't realise that their skin can get dehydrated just like someone with dry skin. This can be applied twice daily and helps to 're build' the skin barrier. Origins describe it suitable for 'wrinkled, weathered, potentially leathered skin' After a few weeks of using it my skin feels and looks back on track and I have noticed a dramatic difference of the once red areas disappearing.

I love Origins and their products are always a huge hit with me. They also have a few other products in the 'Make a Difference' range including a night and hand cream. At £32.00 it is a lot more than you average Nivea but for a high end moisturiser it's worth every penny and would recommend if you want a luxury product that does what it says. 

A lip balm is definitely something most people would never spend this amount of money on. It took me a long time to part with my money (many sample pots later) I finally gave in after becoming like a drug addict trying to go 'cold turkey' without it.

£40.00 later and this is true love. Creme De La Mer products are the creme de la creme of the beauty world. Beauty editors rave about them and some of my mums friends have skin's like a movie star. The counters in department stores have pretty fish tanks filled with beautiful tropical fish and yes I would pay £250 for a 30ml cream when I start getting wrinkles. It's probably the fish tank and price thing but I just BELIEVE in these products. When I apply this it lasts all day. It smells divine - peppermint or something minty like that and my bf even loves it! 

So the big question. Why would i buy this over a £1.00 pot of Vaseline ? This is the only product that really gets rid of all my flaky, dry, chapped 'snake' looking bits on my lips that NO amount of Vaseline can repair! It contains all the 'La Mer' important ingredients and prevents further damage. The packaging is gorgeous and I always feel very proud pulling it out of my handbag on the daily tube commute. My advice? Get samples of this before you jump into buying it and you will soon realise why I would justify £40.00 for a lip balm!

Do you have any skin saviours that you use to prepare you for the hotter months? 

Marni xoxo

Collection 2000 Cream puff

Hi Ladies! Last weekend I popped into Boots for a quick browse with a friend and I am so glad I did! We both ended up leaving with two out of the three new Collection 2000 cream puff lip colours. 

To start off with - I love the packaging. It's very girly and simple to use. It has a sponge applicator which is velvety soft when applied onto the lips and frankly, any lipstick/balm that isn't applied with fingers unhygenicially from the pot makes me a fan. 


For me the texture of this product is an overall winner. When applied it stays matte and almost drys which allows it to stay on ALOT longer than your regular MAC Creamsheen or YSL Rouge Volupt. I have been wearing both shades every day since and my lips haven't dried out which was my instant concern when I bought them. The two I bought screamed 'spring' to me. You can apply one coat and they look very pretty - 'just bitten' esque then, the more you build up the stronger it looks. I love how they make my lips look full and plump - Lana Del Ray's beautiful lips spring to mind.




 I am the proud owner of the pink (left)- 'Cotton Candy' and the coral (right) - 'Fairy Cake'. The shade I didn't buy was a nude that didn't float my boat. Both colours also look amazing blended together! The pink in the photo is actually a lot softer in person!


I really adore these lipcreme's, the colours are so unusual and I know I will be wearing them all summer. You can purchase them on offer for a limited time at your local
Boots store for '2 for £5' otherwise they are £2.99 each.


So if you can't quite face the lip injections yet go and buy!!

Marni xoxo

Another nail polish post!

I know the last post I blogged about was my 'Top 5' nail polishes but this needs a mention! There is always a huge hype whenever a new Chanel collection is launched. Particually with the nail polishes.

Chanel's new SS/12 collection didn't disappoint! The collection is based on all the new spring colours (greens, oranges, baby pinks etc - see my trends post below for more info) I have a lot of dupes for the collection in my kit already but what stuck out most to me was the nail laquer 'April'. I have never seen a colour like it so this is quite hard to describe but I would say it is a 'port, red wine shade with a little pink'. I have been wearing it for three days so far and no chips! It applies like a dream and dry's very quickly! I love this shade and have had lots of compliments! The other two l/e colours were 'May' and 'June' a pastel baby pink and a beautiful tangerine shade.

Don't start panicking that it will be sold out at your local counter yet, because the lovely lady at Chanel in Harvey Nichols informed me it will be staying in the nail laquer family forever! *yay*

Whilst I was there I cheekily asked for a sample of the new foundation 'Perfect Lumiere' having used pro Lumiere in my kit I was very dissapointed Chanel discontinued it. I have heard negative reviews on the new formula, so I will keep you all up to date on Twitter and maybe do a review on here.


What do you think of this colour?! Did you buy anything from the new collection?


Blog soon!


Marni xo xo

Natures Rescue

I first discovered this range whist working in a salon, a Redken representative came in to tell us about some new products. I have a very skeptical mind when it comes to hair products and I'm not easily won over.

What she was describing was not at all making me want to put these new products on my hair- but as the lady went on insisting we try them I thought what the hell!

Having put my trust in her I was thrilled with the results! This unique collection of products turned my hair around and I have honestly never felt such beautiful silky hair. It's called Natures Rescue and it comes in a special detox shampoo which retails for about £12.99, the sea polish which is £14.99 and the deep conditioner at £11.99. You can get them directly from Redken or from Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/ If you want amazing hair you MUST use all 3 products.

Your average supermarket bought shampoo and conditioner is ladened with sodium sulphate (salt) which strips out your colour and drys out your hair. They are also full of silicone which over time builds up on your hair making it feel horrible, hard to brush and manage.

What the natures rescue shampoo does is wash away all of the built up product left on your hair from shop bought shampoos and conditioners. It gets rid of built up pollution from the atmosphere and it's sulfate and silicone free (so there's no way it can dry out your hair)

• Once you have shampooed your hair, thoroughly towel dry.

• Next use the sea polish. The sea polish is what I was most scepticle of.  It's like an exfoliator for the hair, it has natural pumis in it which gently exfoliates away impurities. Don't be scared to put this on your hair ladies. I know it sounds strange but it really works!

• Section off your hair in small amounts and rub through the sea polish. Do this till each section of your hair has been rubbed with it. Wash it out and your hair will feel amazingly silky!

• Towel dry and then use the deep conditioner. It contains Sea Algae, Soy Protein, Aloe Vera and Oceanic Calone all nature's cleansers which will leave your hair feeling beautifully cleansed. Leave in for 2-5 mins before washing out.

This system is perfect for someone with coloured hair, its also perfect for someone that has never used any thing but supermarket shampoos and conditioners.

I would difinitely recommend these 3 amazing products to anyone that struggles 1`to run a comb through there hair.

Until next time,
Love Tazzi xoxo

Beautiful Beach Waves

Summer is on it's way and there's nothing more gorgeous or in style than beach waves!
Marni and myself have been trying out all sorts of different hair stylers to see what's the best for you girlies to use.

Babyliss curling wand- This styler comes out on top creating stunning effortless curls/waves.

This amazing styler is 32-19mm and retails on Amazon for £19.99. Take a look at it on the Babyliss website http://www.babyliss.co.uk/stylers_2285u.html It has up to 25 heat settings ideal for total control and comes with a special protective heat matt to put it on.

Totally easy for ANYONE to use! Simply wrap the hair round the wand, wait about 30 seconds and release, leaving you with beautiful curls. This is perfect for the girls that haven't quite mastered the GHD curls!

Before you start make sure your hair is freshly washed and dry. DO NOT straighten your hair, this will make it really hard for your hair to curl. If you have frizzy hair or a natural wave you don't need to smooth it out as this will add texture. However, if you have very curly hair smooth it over with a round HT brush and a Parlux hair dryer for best results.

As Marni has natural ringlets this is exactly what I did to her hair before we got going.

Once your hair is ready, section as if you are going to straighten. Then depending on how bouncy you want your hair, take a section and wrap around the wand for 30 seconds then release.

Remember ladies the smaller the sections the more curley your hair will be! Here's what it should look like...

Keep going until you've finished all of the back section. You can hairspray each section as you go this will help to keep the curl in for longer.

When you get to the sides it's a really good tip to curl the hair away from you not inwards.

This makes the hair look more fuller and you can achieve Kim Kardashian waves in no time!

Once you've curled it all don't be scared give it a good shake, this will break the curls up and stop it from looking like that 'freshly tonged look!' Leaving you with natural beachy curls/waves!

Spray with hairspray and you should have a very quick gorgeous wavy style.

This is what it should look like at the end....

If you would like bigger bouncier waves/curls Babyliss also do a wave wand which is bigger in diameter which gives a bigger very natural wave.

It works the same as the curling wand you just wrap the hair around it! Go check it out... http://www.babyliss.co.uk/stylers_2286u.html

                                                      Hope this has been helpful girls!

                                                                    Love always,

                                                                    Tazzi xoxo



My top 5 nail polishes

I am always on the look out for new nail polishes - some people are addicted to shoes - i'm addicted to Essie, OPI, Orly, Jessica etc. I love to hear about peoples 'must have' colours or warning me off a certain brand because it chipped within a day. Ooh yes. I am like the nail polish 'watch dog' I dig deep into brands to find out what they claim is actually true. The following 5 colours are ones that i always go back to if I need staying power and beautiful nails.

♥.) I stopped a woman in the street because I saw this colour. It's hard to put my love for 'Fiji' into words but i'll try. Essie describe it on the website as 'an opaque, creamy, pale pink'  Sounds pretty boring eh? WRONG. So wrong. This colour screams summer! Being honest you need pretty perfect nails for this one - square and well manicured. Downside? It is fairly streaky - you need to be very patinet with the colour and you need atleast 3 coats as it needs to be an opaque finish. Second downside is that it can be a nightmare to get hold of it (espcially out in the country where us folks live!) I did try Selfridges, Liberty's, John Lewis AND Harrod's and couldn't get my paws on it. In the end a lovely chemist at the top of Marble Arch called Bliss stocked practically every Essie colour you can find! Worth it? Hell yeah! It lasts on my nails for 7 days with zero chips (and an amazing top coat) You can imagine with a tan it looks so chic. Even typing this I'm craving it!

♥.) OPI 'Lincoln Park After Dark' just reminds me of my mum, nights out, lots of happy memories and of course NYC! You may have heard of this or even own it yourself. If not I demand go and buy it now! This is a really beautiful shade, its elegant, very flattering and easy to apply. OPI have always knocked our socks off with there ever expanding colour range and this is no exception. 'Where midnight meets purple' is how it is described on the OPI Lena White website and you can purchase it there for £10.50.  http://www.lenawhite.co.uk/store/home/lincoln-park-after-dark

♥.) Borjois 'Rose Lounge' was the colour famously sported By Kate Middleton at her wedding in April last year. As millions of people were glued to televions all over the world Borjois famously mentioned that this colour was what our lovely future queen was wearing! I love this as it's nice to think that Kate would be using a high street brand but also because this is my 'go to' polish if i want something really quick drying and natural. It's my 'I'm not wearing nail polish I just have perfect fingers' polish. You can purchase from any Boots or on the website at www.boots.co.uk

♥.) Barry M have been a huge hit with my friends and myself for well over a year now when it comes to nail polish. They do a great range of on trend colours, they are always affordable and boots occasionaly have brilliant offers on them. Sounds pretty too good to be true! The colour I was wearing all autmn was one of their newest shades - 'Black/Red' I had really gone off bright red - I think I have just over done it on the scarlet shade over the years. However this version has a lot of depth to it with some brown aswell. It just speaks 'quirky' to me. It doesn't look like another Barry M colour that half the nation has. In terms of staying power i would say it lasts for 5 days with no chips. After that it's all downhill from there. Definately one to purchase if your'e looking for something a little different and well - for £2.99 you can't go wrong! www.superdrug.co.uk  

♥.) This doesn't really count as a colour but it is absolutely beautiful to look at. China Glaze 'Fairy Dust' is Tazzi's statement polish. Fairy Dust is a clear laquer that has tiny specs of multicoloured glitter - so you can apply this over any colour and it will give a hint of sparkle without 'in your face glitter'. I am always borrowing her's and she gets so many compliment's on her nail polish when she wears it! You can purchase 'Fairy Dust' and lots of other colours in the China Glaze line at your local Sally's or online at www.sallys.co.uk

What are your 'go to' colours? We would both love to know!

Marni xoxox

'Ignorance isn't bliss'

I used to walk past this tinted moisturiser almost everyday. I went for years without knowing what it was or that it even existed until I heard some amazing reviews and I then (shamefully) went and bought it.

The truth is I always used to walk past all tinted moisturisers. They are just never right - always 'too greasy, too matte, too patchy' bla bla bla and the list goes on. So when I did hear about the Laura Mercier oil free tinted moitusirser I was a little sceptical. The price intianilly put me off - this tube will set you back £33 - I pay more for Chanel foundations but did I want to spend that much money on something as light as a tinted moisturiser?

Yes. It covers, it evens out, it keeps my combination skin oil free all day - but I still look fresh and 'glowy'. It doesn’t clog my pores and I love using it when I don't want to wear something as full coverage i.e. studio fix fluid, Chanel pro Lumiere *sobs* (RIP) etc. The only downfall is I wish it had a slightly higher sun protection - as I do still have to use my high SPF underneath it - obviously I am a little skincare obsessed but I can only assume as a tinted moisturiser a high majority of customers are buying this for there summer vacations so I think as such a luxurious brand that they would need to bring out a version with a higher SPF. This is a light-medium coverage and isn’t for you if you love a made up look. For me this is an understated quick fix where I can look like I have perfect skin without makeup. I did stop using it for a while because my skin was really bad during Christmas from alcohol/ unhealthy food and general late nights etc so if you are self conscious about how your skin looks I would probably not recommend it. However L-M do advertise it on the Space NK website as foundation for Acne skin so I think it is down to skin types and personal experiences.

For reference - I use the oil free version and wear shade 'Bisque' I apply this with a MAC #187 duo fibre face brush.

Marni xo

Step by step guide to extensions

Right ladies, here is your step by step guide to extensions. Some of you may know how to do it correctly but some girlies need a bit of help and direction, so that is where I come in!


Okay, firstly no-one wants to look fake and no-one wants people to know they've got them in so if you've got a bob or a short cut, go for 12 or 14 inches as this length isn't too long and it won't be obvious that you've got short hair underneath.


The trick is the amount you put in. The shorter the extensions are the thicker they look and feel. If you want to get long ones make sure you buy at least 2 packs! This is an important tip because if you don't put enough in you'll see where your hair ends and where the extensions start! Even if you have fine hair like me this rule still applies to you! If you've got shoulder length or fairly long hair, go for 16 or 18 inches.
Anything longer and you run the risk of looking a little fake. Okay, so I have run you through the length, now for the colour match.


First rule DON'T I repeat DON'T let the people in the shop tell you what colour to get, they are not qualified and don't always know what they're talking about. If you have a friend that is a hairdresser bring them but if not don't worry, here is what you should look out for.The colours usually go in number order i.e 1,2,4 black to dark to brown, 6,8 light brown and 10,12, are the blonde colours. However, depending on the make these numbers can change slightly. I use a colour 4 as this usually matches most brunettes unless you're very dark.


The only makes I recommend are Remy and Milkyway, these two are 100% real hair and the quality is much better than other brands I have tried. They last about 6 months before they start getting ratty.
Don't order the hair from the Internet if you've never bought them before, go into a Hairmasters (there's one in Luton) or a Sally's http://www.sallyexpress.com/ Once you know your colour and length then you can order from the net. Okay, so you know the basics how to choose your extensions - now you need to know how to put them in!


Firstly I will start by saying DO NOT USE GLUE! (unless you want to be bald) this is just a massive no no. I am ashamed to say I have used glue before and it's not pretty. The hair bonding glue smells like fish and makes your hair smell like it too, it's sticky and feels disgusting. If you glue them in you'll notice one wash and all the extensions will be hanging out leaving you with all that beautiful glue stuck on your scalp and roots. To get the glue out, using conditioner and a comb is the only way and as I said before half your hair will comb out with it!


DO NOT GET INDIVIDUAL BONDED EXTENSIONS!
These will fall out one by one and take your natural hair with it! I have had bonded extensions before and they cost me £400.00! It's honestly a waste of money and it's alot of upkeep. I recommend clipping in your own extensions with individual clips, it's the best way as you can clip them in when you want and take them out when you want! It's easy to style them as as well. You can curl them or straighten them before you clip them in for instant glam! They only pull if you don't put them in correctly - if you have fine hair, back comb your roots then put them in and you'll find they sit very comfortably.
Here's how to put them in...


So get your pack of extensions, they will come in a long weft that you have to cut according to the width of your head. Start at the bottom of your hair, section as if your going to straighten it. Measure the weft up to that section and cut accordingly. You end up with a weft that looks like this...

Then carry on that process leaving about an inch gap between each section that you do. Don't do them all the way to the top of your head as you'll see them, so I would stop around the temple area. Make sure when you get nearer the top you do all the way around the head. You need the extensions around the front or this could leave a tell tale sign that you've got extensions in... Shhhhh


Then, after you've got all of your wefts, keep them in order so you know where to put them. You'll need to buy the medium size extension clips and you'll need to put one at each end and possibly one in the middle. You'll need about 12-14 clips maybe more maybe less, depending on how many wefts you put in. Now here's the fun part (not!) you'll need to sew the clips on to the extensions. It's fairly easy, just time consuming. You can buy wefts with the clips already sewn on to take away the stress of doing it yourself but these are a lot more expensive! This is what they should look like...


A little tip - If you don't want a lot of wefts in your hair, you can double them up i.e., sewing 2 wefts together. This is what I do, it allows you to put more in so you can have super thick luscious locks! I would recommend you style your hair first and then put your extensions in. This looks a lot better and its a lot easier than trying not to pull on them whilst they're in!


It's also a good idea to buy an extension brush as this prevents breakage. I recommend the Denman extension brush. It works a treat and carefully gets all of the tangles out - it's kind on natural hair too. Definitely a 5**** brush!

Now you're ready girls so get clipping them in and looking glam!


I hope this was helpful!


Love always,


Tazzi xoxo

The Yankee Candle

This post is going to be short and sweet. Unfortunately rather like my Yankee Candle. I am a quarter (and a bit) of a way through 'Christmas Cookie' and I can't get enough. After seeing beauty bloggers talking about it constantly on twitter I had to check it out for myself. I must have tried four different Clinton Card stores and none of them had them - Clinton card UK MD who follows me on twitter take note. I also tried lots of garden centres around my area who stock Yankee Candle my boyfriend even went as far and tried an actual Yankee Candle shop and yes you guessed it...DIDN'T have it. Well it was driving me MAD and if you can't get hold of a product it just makes you want it more right?! Finally, House of Fraser in Bluewater had one left in stock and I received a rather lovely early Christmas present from the boyfriend *yay!*

The candle itself is the biggest size Yankee make but also do two other smaller sizes. It is a sweet but spicy scent (the name really gives it away) But not too sickly at the same time. I'm really impressed with the burning time and am looking forward to trying other scents in the Yankee range. As it was a gift I’m not sure on how much it was but looking at different websites I think it was between £13-£19.


I will be heartbroken when it runs out but I will 100% be re purchasing this (through Amazon this time) and plan on burning Yankee's all year round - even if it is a Christmas candle!! Pretty random post I know, but if you are a candle freak like myself I’m hoping you will appreciate the candle love!




Until next time..


Marni xo

Prep + Prime love

This product is something I have been religiously using every day for a few months now. It's so good I’m surprised I don't have a shrine of it in my room. It's one of those special pieces of makeup that pops up once in a blue moon and has you hooked from the word go.


Can I get a drum roll please...


MAC Prep+Prime transparent (pressed) finishing powder is what I’m talking about!

It all started on a night out, stumbling to the ladies and seeing in horror how oily I looked- Now my skin is normal/combination so without powder I do look abit like Millie from Made in Chelsea - however beautiful she is whenever I watch her on the show I find myself silently screaming to the television PUT SOME POWDER ON!!! I don't like to look completely matte - this makes you look flat and dull, I like something of the in-between and was struggling to find a compact powder that would banish oil forever!! (Well a day at least)


Then a miracle happened and MAC bought out a pressed version of their Prep+Prime finishing powder. You're probably thinking 'why didn't you just use the loose one?' I do! For whenever I do freelance jobs it's the only powder I will use. But really? Do YOU want to carry round loose powders in your bag and live in fear it will brake open and spill everywhere? No.


Here's what MAC have to say about it. 'A silky, colourless finishing powder suitable for all skin tones. Reduces shine while optically minimizing the look of lines & imperfections'.


Whenever I get it out of my makeup bag people look in horror and say 'why are you putting white powder on your face??!!!' It's not white when it goes on and is blended correctly but it is perfect as it doesn’t add any unwanted colour to my face, especially if I have applied contour or blush. It doesn't move my makeup or go patchy. It's love!


You can purchase this at www.maccosmetics.co.uk or at any MAC store or concession!


I would definitely recommend you try this if you have oily/combination skin, I stay oil-free all day and sometimes don't even have to touch it up!


Blog soon!


Marni xo

SPRING/SUMMER TRENDS 2012

It's that time of year again... How it comes around so soon - our twitter and Facebook news feeds get jammed up with designers and fashionista's bragging about being front row at the Lanvin show and what they received in there cannon goody bag. If all this trend and fashion talk confuses you just as much as it used to confuse me don't worry because this post will leave you knowning how you should be wearing your makeup for the next few months...


Lips- Remember last summer neon pinks and brighter colours where sporting many a pout?! This year it's all about a toned down version of those neon colours. - if the brighter shade isnt for you nude and pastel colours have made a come back!


Brows - Donna Karen and Derek Lam both set beautiful examples of how brows should be this ss/12 it's all about brows again this year so ladies keep them in tip top condition!!


Skin - Luminous faces with warm hues and just a hint of colour is how it's done - get booking those facials in if you want to look like a Victoria's secret model! Bronzer is also big but only in specific places. Gone are the days of whacking it all over. Think contour, contour, contour!


Eyes - Shades of green, lavender, soft baby blue's and silver are the pastel colours that will be lined on the lid. Bronzed smokey eyes are making a comeback and for those glitter addicts out there you will be pleased to know lighter shades of metallic and glitter e/s are very much on trend!


For more inspiration..

How smoking hot does Katie Holmes look for the new H Stern campaign?


Do you have a favourite look from the trends above?! I know I'll certainly be digging out my pastel nail polishes I.e Essie mint candy apple!


Have a great day!
Love,


Marni xo

Say Goodbye To Greasy!!!

Wow, wow, wow! This product by far is one of the best hair care products on the market.
Not only does it enable you to leave your locks for another day without a hair wash but it cleverly hides its self by the tiny bit of colour thats added to it.
Batiste is a dry shampoo, if you have fine hair that gets greasy quickly this is ideal for you. It adds texture and actually adds volume to your hair at the same time!
If you fall asleep after work and forget to wash your hair (we've all done it) this product will effortlessly refresh your roots making it look like its just been washed before your late for work the next day, its magic! Most girls are a bit scared to use this product especially brunettes, but do not fear there are 3 dry shampoos with a hint of colour for those light brunettes, dark brunettes and of course not forgetting the blondies!
If your a blonde the blonde dry shampoo can also help to hide dark roots in my experience as it comes out quite a light colour.


I would recommend this products for ladies on the go and also for ladies with dry hair that don't necessarily want to wash it too often as this can dry out ends!
If you wash your hair too often the glands in your scalp that produce grease will be stimulated, therefore creating more grease! So this product can actually stop your hair from getting greasy- Amazing!


It retails for £3.99 for a 200ml and £1.52 for the travel size at 50mls which is very reasonably priced considered the job it does. You can buy this amazing product in boots, superdrug, wilkinsons and many other stores!


Best buy for 2012 <3 this product!
Love,
Tazzi xoxo