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Everyday Tips for Growing Long, Healthy Hair

Everyday Tips for Growing Long, Healthy Hair
Some everyday tips which we at times ignore, and that does affect our mane.
Everyday Tips for Growing Long, Healthy Hair


Do not over-wash your hair

Many think that they should be washing their hair every day, when, in fact, every other day is best for your hair. Otherwise, you risk stripping your precious strands of the vital natural oils that they need to keep their moisture and strength. If you want to get rid of greasiness between washings, consider purchasing a dry shampoo. On the days you do a complete wash, Use a high-quality shampoo and conditioner that is formulated to build strength and restore moisture. It is important not to compromise quality for price when it comes to conditioner, because it really does make a difference.

Use a leave-in conditioner

It can be very beneficial when you are trying to grow long hair. It adds a layer of protection you your locks, and makes combing wet hair effortless. This reduces hair breakage significantly, which leads to healthier and longer hair. One leave-in conditioner that works really well is “Let It Be” leave-in conditioner by TIGI.

Avoid heat styling

If you feel like you must heat style, use a heat tamer or heat shield product. It is also important to use blow driers, curling irons, and straighteners at the lowest heat setting possible for the effect you are trying to achieve, and never apply heat for an extended amount of time to one particular part of your hair. When purchasing your heat styling tools, it is better to purchase brand-name products. They may cost a little more, but many of them have unique designs intended to cause less damage to the hair than their cheaper counterparts.

Protect your hair from your surroundings

Your everyday environment can be one of your hair’s worst enemies. Things like extreme cold, wind, humidity, and pollution can all lead to broken, brittle, and damaged hair. Take precautions like wearing a hat if you plan on spending the day in the sun, and always make sure your hair is completely dry before going out in cold weather. There are a variety of different treatments that are made to protect hair from these stresses, and also many to repair damage that has already been done. Products containing keratin have been found to be very beneficial in protecting and treating damaged hair, and many believe Moroccan oil is even better. Another time that hair is subjected to stress is while you are sleeping. Tossing and turning on the pillow can cause friction that leads to hair breakage. It is a good idea to use a satin pillow case, and if your hair is very long, secure it into a loose braid or consider wearing a hair net to bed.

Do NOT brush your hair when wet

Brush your hair with your fingers or a wide-toothed comb. When hair is wet, it is very elastic and easily causes breakage.

Get rid of the split ends

You may want to visit your local salon if you have any split ends. Do this about every six to eight weeks. Doing so will make your hair appear much healthier.

Brush your hair and/or stimulate your scalp

Stimulating blood flow to your scalp is another proven way to speed up the growth process as well. Massage your scalp while conditioning for 2-5 minutes. However, take care to brush your hair with soft bristles and not to brush too often. Brushing your hair stimulates the scalp, but it also can cause breakage and will pull healthy hair from your head, making your hair look thinner.

About the Author:

Cynthia Williams is an expert freelance beauty writer who has gained a passion for hair care after she began frequenting www.thesalonlook.com for tigi hair products.

Do you protect your hair ? Do you follow any of these ?

L’oreal Paris Infallible Eyeshadow Endless Chocolate Review, Swatches

L’oreal Paris Infallible Mono Eyeshadow 12 Endless Chocolate Review, Swatches

I am probably the last one reviewing this 😀 But better late than never..so lets get on to the review of a must have gorgeous shade !

What the Company claims: Make a long lasting impression without batting an eye. Infallible eye shadows contain ultra concentrated color pigments, for an intense color finish and upto 24 hour long-lasting hold.

Shades Available:

04 Forever Pink
12 Endless Chocolate
05 Purple Obsession
09 Permanent Khaki
02 Hourglass Beige
06 All Night Blue
13 Burning Black
15 Flashback Silver
14 Eternal Black
20 Pebble Grey

MRP: Rs. 450/- for 3.5 g

Endless Chocolate is named Continuous Cocoa in the US.

This has a silver outlined glass packaging..with a see through at at the bottom..and a lid on top..and a black inner lid for the hold..

The texture is quite different than normal eye shadows..its not powdery..but a little creamy sorts..and kinda crumbly..if you get it..its super pigmented..one swipe would give you the desired pigmentation and color..

Endless Chocolate is a deep rich warm chocolate brown with golden shimmer..it is one perfect brown..and works great for those soft smokey eyes, as a liner or for the crease..this shade would go well with your casual or Indian wear..one versatile shade that everyone should own !

Pros:

1. Super pigmented..you get the desired pigmentation in a single swipe.
2. Stays on for a good 7-8 hours without primer too before they start to fade a little.
3. Works both wet and dry.
4. Endless Chocolate is a perfect warm everyday brown..great for the crease work..and for those soft smokey eyes..or just as a liner..
5. These are quite economical for the quality and 3.5 g would last quite long too !
6. Available in 10 shades.
7. A lot of qty in there !

Cons:

1. Packaging is not so convenient..if the shadow falls even once..it would crumble up.
2. There is some fall out since these are not densely packed or satiny in texture..
3. Some amazing shades are not introduced in India.

Overall I would say the shade is so super gorgeous that everyone should own this !! Highly recommended..

I am sure most of you would have this..and if not, go get it today !

Check out the review and swatches of All Night Blue HERE

Rating:

Quality: 4.25/5
Value for money : 4/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes !

Have you tried the L’Oreal Paris Infallible Eye Shadows ? Your favorite shade?

MUA (Makeup Academy) Haul

MUA (Makeup Academy) Haul

I recently hauled some MUA stuff..see at your own risk :p
Few of these are their latest launches..which they came up with last month..

Love the Artiste Collection Palette..it has 6 brand new merged eye shadows, two powder blushers and a contour shade and highlighter, Brow Kit, Shimmer Kisses Bronzer, 2 Nail Constellations, 2 Cream Blushers, 2 Intense Lip Glosses, 1 Pistachio Pastel Nail Varnish and a BB Cream..they have most of the swatches on their blog HERE which helps deciding on the products..

They keep adding new stuff..they have recently launched lip stains, sheer finish lip glosses and glitter magnetic nail varnishes..

I love the fact that MUA is so economical and at the same time has so many varied products and shades..that one is too confused to choose..

I also wanted the Undressed and Dusk Till Dawn Palettes..but may be next time..

You can buy MUA online from http://www.muastore.co.uk

Do you want me to review anything first..do let me know..

What did you like the most ??

WeChat: The New Way to Connect ?

WeChat: The New Way to Connect ?

There is a new app to keep us connected now..The new way to connect Anytime. Anywhere. Anyone.
Chat any way you want: Voice,Video and Text. For free!
Connect with friends across platforms.
‘WeChat‘, a robust, fast-performing, 100% free mobile voice, video and text messaging application with the strength of over 200 million users worldwide. Among the many features that this app has, the friend-discovery location based social features and shared streaming photo feeds from friends’ personal photo albums are something which is very unique to this.

It’s free to download & install from iOS App Store, Google Play Store, Nokia Store and Windows Marketplace.

Here are some features of this app:

Provides world class communication tools on smartphones for FREE. Some of the key tools include Video/Voice Calling, text messaging, hold-to-talk voice messaging, broadcast (one-to-many) messaging, photo/video sharing, location sharing, and contact information exchange. Offers engaging one-on-one and group chat sessions with an extensive range of animated and custom emoticon and emoji art, customizable backgrounds, and a Rock-Paper-Scissors mini-game.

Supports social networking via shared streaming content feeds and location-based social plug-ins (Shake & Look Around) to chat with and befriend local and international WeChat users.

Shake: Exchange ‘contact information exchange’ with nearby WeChat users, or serendipitously connect with WeChat users worldwide who are eager to make new friends.

Look Around: Connect with nearby WeChat community members who are also looking around.

Voice Calling

• Provides a secure and robust social networking platform that emphasizes user privacy and fast response performance.
• Protects user data by offering on-demand contact list backup and retrieval to/from our cloud-based service.
• Simplifies user registration with mobile SMS/Voice messaging registration.
• Enables unlimited plug-in feature development via WeChat’s Open API platform
• More than 200 million global users as of September , 2012

I like the fact that it has so many features and even includes voice messages and video calling..I did try out voice messaging and it was super easy to use..Look Around Feature lists all the people online on WeChat around along with the distance..now the list goes on in hundreds..and just by logging in, random people start messaging..I would prefer something like allowing the person to message or accept a request kind and not that anyone can message you anytime randomly..Shake feature shows up people who are shaking their cell also at the same time..this did sound fun..but there was just one person and that too from Japan that showed up on the list :/

Group Chat

Compared to Whatsapp, it sends texts a little slower…but then it has added features of voice chats and video calling, fun emoticons and sharing..

If it overcomes these few shortcomings, I guess it can be one of the most widely used apps too..

Check out their facebook page HERE

P.S: A part of Product reviews program for Blogadda.

Have you tried the WeChat app ?

OOTD: Black Blazer with Pewter Blue Short Dress

OOTD: Black Blazer with Pewter Blue Short Dress

Black Long Sleeve One Button Center Back Vent Blazer
Color :Black
Types :Long
Style :Fashion
Placket :Single Button
Collar :Draped Collar
Pattern Type :Plain
Decoration :Pocket

I wore it with my pewter blue short Vero Moda dress (shown HERE)

Dress: Vero Moda
Blazer: Sheinside
Accessories: Here and There
Shoes: Thrifted

I love blazers and I love layering..though its not possible to wear it in a place like Mumbai..its only in the winters you can..I love the sleeve detailing and its quite warm and comfy for the coming winters..

You like ??

Revlon Colorburst Lipstick Fuchsia Review, Swatches

Revlon Colorburst Lipstick Fuchsia Review, Swatches – MAC Girl About Town Dupe ?

Ok..now this has a story behind it..I am always into more of neutrals..and get scared with bright shades..but from the time I saw this super HOT pink on Bruna Abdullah in the song Tu Mera Hero from Desi Boys..I wanted this shade !!

The one Bruna wore looked like MAC Girl About Town to me..I searched for all Fuchsias and Hot Pinks..would share all the shades I liked out of those I found,in a separate post later..

After comparing the shades online and checking some reviews, I found Revlon Colorburst Fuchsia is indeed super close to Girl About Town..though Girl About Town is a little more deeper and Revlon Fuchsia is a little more cool toned…but they are quite similar..

1 swipe, 2 swipes

Revlon Colorburst Lipsticks come in a black criss cross pattern packaging with the shade color at the top..they are quite smooth and glide on easily..this bright shade is super pigmented..and in one swipe you get enough color..in two it comes out fully..stays for around 4-5 hours without eating or drinking..feels quite light on the lips..

Revlon Colorburst Fuchsia is a cool toned bright pink shade..it looks amazing both as a stain and full blown..this shade would look great on all skin tones..I have seen dusky girls rock bright shades more..

I love how this shade brightens up the whole face..Also seen HERE

Check out the shade Peach and the complete review for Revlon Colorburst Lipsticks HERE

MRP: Rs.610/- for 3.7g

Now these were priced at 550 when they were launched..then they raised it to 580 and now 610 for the new and hot selling shades..I don’t think they should keep on increasing the prices like that :/

Some shades are available at Rs.499/- on Flipkart..check them HERE

Overall I love this shade ! And surely recommend it..if you love bright pinks, you are going to love this..did I get the shade similar to Bruna..I am not sure..her seems more bright coz of the camera and all..but but I am loving this..and have no regrets..all girls should have a hot pink in their stash 😉

Which Revlon Colorburst Lipsticks do you have ??

Colorbar Eyeshadow Swatches

My Favorite Colorbar Eyeshadows and Swatches
What the Company claims: The Eye Shadow is a pigmented powder that gives the eyes a shine and pearl-like effect. Ultra fine in texture, it is easy to blend while its moisturising agent keeps your eyelids soft and smooth. This product is long lasting and fade resistant.MRP: INR 300.00 for 3g (They were priced at Rs.250/- before)
Colorbar eyeshadows are very good in pigmentation..and staying power is good too..more so with a primer..at Rs.300/- these are surely worth for..I have swatched some of my favorites here..

1- Expensive Pink
2- Potters Clay
3- Brownie
4- Purple Passion
5- Spicy Brown
6- Heatwave
7- Proudly Purple

Ya you guessed it right..I love browns..all browns followed by purples..I am a big fan of browns ! You can buy them online HERE, HERE or HERE

I love Spicy Brown and Heatwave..

Which are your favorites ??

BB Cream Shop Goodies Preview

BB Cream Shop Goodies Preview

I got some stuff from BBCreamShop.eu for review..I love those cute Korean cosmetics with amazing packaging..those are a treat for our eyes no ;)About BBCreamShop:
The certainties of BB Cream Shop:
Guaranteed 100% original products
Reliable: Certified Webshop
Free product with every order
Secure online payments with iDeal or Paypal
Low shipping, max € 4.95 within Netherlands
Free shipping on orders over € 75
Shipping within 3 working days

They stock brands like Etude House, Skin79, Missha, Lioele, Skinfood, BRTC, Hanskin, Dr. Jart, Innisfree and many more..

What I got..

Lioele Dollish Lipstick in Baby Peach, Lioele Jewel Mix Marble Skin Finish, Skinfood Nail Vita Nail Paint, Etude House Precious Mineral Bright Fit BB Cream and Lioele Miniature Special Set..

Reviews coming up soon…I love the look of the Lioele Mix Marble Skin Finish..and the Etude House BB Cream is so awesome..

What did you like ?

P.S: Sent by site for review.

Wholesale-Dress.Net Haul

Wholesale-Dress.Net Haul

Yes I hauled again..this time shoes and accessories of course..do check out my previous haul HERE

This time I chose JCEX and got it within a week..What I hauled..

Red Wedge Pumps

Love these red wedge pumps with rounded toe..these are comfy and I love the bright red..a little different from the picture online..these have a thin golden strap around the heels..These are a little loose..but better than being tight..atleast I can stuff them..pls ignore the pics taken in evening.. :/

Fashion Style Rivet Embellished PU Bangle Black 

and

White

These have press buttons at the edges..look very chic..

Simple Design Fashion Style Pearl Bracelet Apricot

A simple pearl stretch bracelet in apricot..elegant..

So this is my haul..I am loving everything..

You can shop from wholesale-dress.net and get discounts by using a coupon code gmpbo7jhftg

The available time is from 1st Oct. to 15th Oct.

$500-$1000 can reduce $25

$400-500 can reduce $20

$300-400 can reduce $15

$200-300 can reduce $10

$100-200 can reduce $5

$50-100 can reduce $2.5

$10-50 can reduce $1

What did you like the most ??

P.S: Got discount to shop for

Unboxing the Vellvette Box !

Unboxing the Vellvette Box !
At Vellvette, we are beauty experts and addicts driven by our passion for high quality beauty products and delightful customer service. We recognize that our customers are beauty enthusiastic women looking for great products that would work for their specific beauty needs and tastes, but do not have enough time, access or resources to try out and experience all that is available. We work hard in association with brands to select 3 amazing products exclusively customized for each customer and send them in a luxury box to her doorstep every month, so that she never has to make the expensive mistake of buying products that do not work for her! We also advise our customers on how to make the best use of these products and keep them abreast of the latest beauty and fashion trends and insider know-how through our magazine.

What to expect inside the Vellvette Box:Three high-end beauty, cosmetics, skincare and fragrance samples from the best brands in the world that have been specially curated to your tastes, plus

Expert tips and tricks on how to make the most of your samples, plus

Juicy discounts on full-sized products of your beauty samples, so that once you discover what works for you, you can buy the full-sized product and make the most of your investment

Sign up for your Vellvette box today and eliminate the guesswork out of your beauty routine. Your beauty – is now, on auto-pilot!

Check them HERE

After the Blisscovered and  GlossyBox fiasco, it is a little difficult to trust on these boxes again..but then here comes the Velvette Box..and it sure looks promising..so far all good..and I have heard all good stuff about them untill now..

Its a monthly subscription box where you get 3 luxury samples each month delivered to your doorstep..at the cost of Rs.399/- and they do have Cash on Delivery too..plus you get 16% off on yearly subscription..they also send discount vouchers for the samples if in case you want to buy it..

They have a whole shop category..where they sell all brands online including Crabtree & Evelyn, L’occitane, Paul Mitchell, etc..

Currently this month they have Clarins, The Body Shop, L’occitane, Crabtree & Evelyn, Clinique and some different perfume vials..

Let’s move on to the box..

It comes in this black cardboard packaging with a pink ribbon around..cute..

And whats inside the box..

Clinique Different Lipstick in Raspberry Glace and Long Lasting Lip Gloss in Fireberry, Clarins Gentle Exfoliator Brightening Toner, L’occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream and a small 1.5 ml perfume vial of Jesus Del Pozo Ambar..

I have used the L’occitane Lavender Hand Cream before..and I would have preferred the Crabtree & Evelyn one though..

But nonetheless..all things are good..the toner sounds nice..and I loved the lipstick too..the hand cream is super small and cute and perfect for the handbag 😉 And I do like this concept of getting to try 3 new things every month at the cost of Rs. 399/-

Do you like it ? Have you tried it yet ?