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October Blog: 7 Hair Products You’ll Want In Your Life

October 1, 2016 By Be Beautiful Hair & Beauty 11 Comments

There are so many products on the market, most of them promising to make your hair feel thicker and fuller after just one use! But with so much choice on the shelves, how do you know that it’s going to do what it says on the tin? TV adverts are all well and good at bringing us the latest product on offer, however, let’s face it, the models hair has had hours of blow drying by a professional team of Hairdressers and who has time for that in the morning?

I often get asked, “What products do you use?” “How can I get volume?” So, with that in mind, here are seven of my absolute favourites that I wouldn’t want to be without…

Label M Texturising Volume Spray is a real hero product that combines the benefits of a Dry Shampoo and Hairspray all in one. It’s great for both long and short hair too. The dry mist instantly provides you with volume and texture just where you need it. You can even layer the product to create a bolder, stronger style and create a backcombed look with ease.

If your hair doesn’t naturally shine, then Glam Mist is the perfect product for you. This is just purely for shine, so without any hold. Think of it as perfume for your hair to, because it smells absolutely AMAZING! The other thing I love about Glam Mist is, it doesn’t make your hair look or feel greasy like some other shine sprays can.

I really like this and use this on my own hair every day. Body Crafter is a light blow-dry lotion which allows you to create workable volume and texture into the hair. It works really well on both long and short styles. You can create volume by using fingers or a brush and for even more of a textured look, you can also be use it on dry hair.

This is another must have for anyone who has coloured hair. Brilliance Colour Shampoo is the perfect aftercare for colour treated hair. There are two variants within the range, one for fine to normal hair and the other is for thick to coarse hair. This shampoo works in harmony with the conditioner and mask, which are also available within the range. It even contains Diamond Dust to add the extra bit of sparkle…!

I cannot recommend Moroccan Oil enough. It’s a clever little product and can be used as a conditioner, styling and finishing product all in one. Not only does it smell out of this world, it also detangles, speeds up drying time and boosts shine. You won’t regret purchasing this one!

Another favourite of mine for creating volume just where you want it is, Root Shoot. This has a precision nozzle which makes it really easy to apply directly at the root. Just apply to damp hair at the root and blow dry as you wish.

Finally, Stay Styled is great for keeping your hair in place, without feeling like you are wearing lots of hairspray. The other great benefit of this one is, unlike some hairsprays that leave a coating on your hair once you’ve brushed it out, this one doesn’t. It also helps protect against UV, heat and humidity making it a great choice for home and holidays alike.

I love using products that do what they say they will and don’t ever recommend anything I haven’t tried personally. If you would like to find out any additional information about any of these products, or you have any favourites of your own to share with me, then I would love to hear from you. You can always get in touch by leaving a comment below or via my contact page.

Love,

Nina x

Photo Credit: Wella Professionals, Label M and Moroccan Oil.

September Blog: When Dreams Come True…

September 1, 2016 By Be Beautiful Hair & Beauty 7 Comments

Just over three years ago, I took a massive jump to start my own business and it was one of the scariest things I had ever done in my life. Now, to give you some background, I have always worked. Even before I left school, I was a Saturday girl and then after leaving school, I worked full time. Whether that was in the salon I later went on to manage or other jobs I had done; which included HR and Bar Management.

So at that point, to not actually be employed anymore, felt all very scary and very real. When I first began my business, I knew how to cut hair and do nails but that was pretty much it. I had no idea on how to market myself, about websites or SEO, (I didn’t even know what SEO was) blogs or social media. Not only did I have to gain clients, I needed to learn all this other “stuff” to! This was game time, I had to invest hugely, not just in my business, but in myself too. I began reading as many books as I could and working with some amazing mentors to guide me along the way. Luckily for me, I’ve always been the type of person, that if I didn’t know it, I would learn it!

I knew that I wanted to introduce a new service to my treatment menu and attended Professional Beauty in London to see what was on offer. I looked at so many different treatments from HD Brows to Eyelashes and more. I came across Sienna X, who are a professional spray tan company. Within 45 minutes, I had ordered my kit and booked my training. From day one, I absolutely loved it (and to this day, still do). I loved how I could not just enhance how someone looked, but I could enhance how they felt about themselves too!

I went on to take my tanning to the highest level with Sienna X and in January this year, became one of their Master Professionals.

I truly love all aspects of my work, but I’ve never really been one to “put myself out there” by entering competitions to win awards. However after working with my coach, in May 2016, one of my many dreams came true! I was awarded Sienna X Therapist of the Month and was completely over the moon. My next dream followed shortly afterwards… I had been asked to write a small feature for a Professional Hair and Beauty magazine… Not only that, but I was going to feature alongside my tanning guru and trainer; James Harknett. To say I was doing the “happy dance” would be an understatement!

None of this I would have ever believed possible and even though these are baby steps, it’s really made me believe in my dreams. So my question to you is, what are your dreams? What would you love to achieve? What is stopping you achieving them? Whatever it is, go for it! I recently read a quote which said; “Every Morning we have two choices, continue to sleep with our dreams or to wake up and chase them” – Unknown. How true is that?

There are many more dreams I want to achieve , but for now, it’s about showing up and chasing them! Let’s enjoy chasing our dreams and making them come true!

Love,

Nina x

August Blog: The Tanning Products You’ll Really Love!

August 1, 2016 By Be Beautiful Hair & Beauty 4 Comments

There are many tanning products on the market, but how do we know which ones do what? How do we know if we want a Gel, a Lotion or a Cream? If it all feels a bit confusing, fear not, I am here to help! Having that all important tan doesn’t just make us look good, I think it gives a massive boost of confidence to. With the great British Summer being what it is, we can never be guaranteed of sunshine for long. Therefore, you may be looking to create your own. Whether you have mastered the technique of self-tanning at home or you like to top up your professional spray tan in-between appointments, I’ve got you covered!

The High Intensity One Hour Tan… This is brand new for 2016 and this tan is perfect for those of you who are short of time and don’t want to sit around, waiting for your tan to develop. You can shower after just one hour and watch your tan develop over the next 2-8 hours. Leaving you with a gorgeous light to medium tan, depending on skin tone, results may vary.

Instant Bronzing Gel… If you want an instant glow, then this is the tan for you! The gel blends easily and can be washed off instantly to reveal a flawless, streak free tan. I personally like this one for enhancing or topping up my tan, rather than using it to create my tan.

Gradual Glowing Self Tan… This is perfect for enhancing your tan or creating one. It gradually builds up the colour as desired. If you like your tan a little darker, then this one can be re-applied. It also contains an anti-cellulite formula, which helps to tone and smooth the skin! I really love this product and personally, this is my favourite as you can build up the colour to get your desired result!

Express Tanning Mist… This is a brilliant product for topping up your tan and is a “spray tan in a can”. It provides instant colour when you need it and takes up to 8 hours to fully develop. With a 360° nozzle, it makes it really easy to apply. Simply hold the can 15-20cm away from the body and spray, allow to dry before dressing. This is another real favourite of mine, it’s quick, easy and no mess! This can also be re-applied to create a darker looking result.

Deep Self Tan Lotion… This one has a strong instant guide colour, making it really easy to apply. It develops within 8 hours and once it’s been washed off, you will be left with flawless, deep rich colour. I would recommend this one for darker skin tones or if you like a medium to dark tan.

Q10 Bronzing Mousse… Like many of the products within the range, this one is an award winner! This is a dark tan mousse again with a visible guide colour for easy application. It will begin developing within 2-4 hours and should be rinsed off after 8 hours. As with the Deep Self Tan Lotion, I would recommend this one for darker skin tones that like a richer, deeper looking tan.

Finally, I would always recommend using a good quality tanning mitt when applying any self-tanning product. This helps to create a flawless application and avoid being left with tanned hands. If you would like any additional information about any of the range, or you would like some tips on using them at home, then I would love to hear from you, simply leave me a comment below and I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Happy Tanning!

Love,

Nina x