[BEAUTY]: Summer Hair Care

Products I'm Currently Using This Summer

Summer time for me, means spending most of my days in the swimming pool pretending to be a mermaid, or frolicking in the waves of the ocean if I'm lucky enough to be at the coast during the festive season. 

While I will always love being in the water, the chlorine from swimming pools and the salt from the ocean, takes a toll on your hair. 

Needless to say, my usual OCD routine with my hair care has cranked up another notch to stop my hair from drying out. This means I'm switching between different hair masks and have been doing oil treatments more often.

I've reviewed these treatments before so some are almost finishing and some I had two of so you can read more about each one on the links:

♥ Extreme Premium Oil from INOAR

I like to apply this from roots, yes that's right, roots to tips and then sleep with it in. This gives my hair that extra nourishment it needs and allows it to soak in the oils from this premium oil.

♥ Wella Professionals Elements Collection - Renewing Mask

This is one of my favourite masks. It smells heavenly and works wonders at revitalising my hair.

 ♥ Davines Essential Haircare - MINU Mask

Davines is one of my top hair care brands that is green and glam and while I only use this mask now and then as it's quite 'heavy' on my hair, it's great for hydrating and strengthening your hair.

♥ Davines Absolute Beautifying Range Conditioner

While this is not a mask, it's a definite treatment for your hair in my opinion. You need to leave it on for a few minutes and less is more when it comes to this conditioner.

How do you keep your locks shiny and healthy during summer?

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[REVIEW]: Comfort Zone Scrub

Body Strategist Scrub from Comfort Zone

I was first introduced to Comfort Zone through Davines, this is because it falls part of the Davines brand. Through my reviews of Davines, you will have read how I respect the company for their sustainability efforts and their amazing hair care products. Naturally I was enticed to try some of their skin care products. 

Comfort Zone products are developed and produced in Parma, Italy and the wonderful thing is that the facility uses 100% of it's energy from renewable sources! They also off set their carbon footprints through reforestation projects - such a fan of companies like this!

The Body Strategist Scrub is a renewing body scrub that leaves your skin feeling soft and and silky. Made from a mixture of alpha hydroxy acids and fruit extracts, these granules create an exfoliating effect which eliminates dead skin cells. 

This scrub can be used on either dry or wet skin and can then be rinsed off in the shower. I've tried both ways and I both work effectively to give you smooth and soft skin. 

90% of the ingredients are of natural origin plus this scrub is free of parabens; mineral oils and silicon. 

I use a body scrub weekly, sometime twice a week, I just love how my skin feels afterwards. Becareful not to over exfoliate your skin as you don't want to cause damage to your beautiful skin. 

R580 for 200ml - see the Comfort Zone SA Facebook Page for more details 

Do you love body scrubs as much as I do?

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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[VIDEO]: June & July Favourites 2015

My Top Picks for June & July 2015

 

 

 Hi everyone!

So by the time I wanted to film my 'June Favourite' it was already the middle of July so I decided to give you a double whammy of both June and July.

These are my top picks from the past two months. All choices are cruelty free (as per usual).

♥ BrushEgg
♥ Hean CC Cream
♥ Wella Renewing Mask
♥ Babor Deep Pore Cleansing Mask
♥ LA Girl Lipstick in Romance
♥ Davines Alchemic Conditioner in Red
♥ LUSH Ultrabland

Are any of these products some of your top picks?



Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

 



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[VIDEO]: May 2015 Favourites

My Top Picks for May 2015

 



May was filled with some great products and these were my top 5:

 

Mio Liquid Yoga (review coming soon)

27Pinkx Powder Brush

Babor Basic Care Lip Balm

Essence Blush

Davines MINU Hair Mask

 

What do you think of my choices?

 

 

 

 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

 

 



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[REVIEW]: Davines Essential Haircare - MINU

The Minu Family from Davines' New Essential Haircare Line

 



Before I tell you more about this hair care range from Davines, I have to tell you about what makes me love this brand even more! The Slow Food project!

 

What is that? Well, Davines have partnered up with the non-profit Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity by joining the Presidia Project. Basically they are helping to protect the Earth's biodiversity by helping certain areas to continue to grow plants that are indigenous to that area and help prevent the disappearance of a genetic heritage. Their goal is to relaunch the economy of these areas and prevent the extinction of local artisan traditions.

 

Each family in the Essential Haircare line contains one specific active ingredient from a Slow Food Presidium. The MINU range contains an extract of Salina Caper which is grown by Mr Salvatore DÁmico on his farm in Messina (Salina Island).

 

These capers help protect colour and have quercitin which is a powerful amino acid that helps to protect the structure of the hair.

 

Now to chat about the MINU range. Firstly, may of you will have realised that a products scent is important to me, these products have a sweet, citrus scent thanks to the orange blossom notes which I do enjoy as it's not too overpowering. Secondly, using these products differs if you have fine or course hair (I'll explain both). The MINU range is all about illuminating and protected cosmetically coloured hair.

 

Fine Hair:

Use the shampoo, rinse it out and repeat (I do this with all shampoos as it helps remove product build up from your hair). Secondly you can use the conditioner if you want, leave it on for 10 minutes, rinse it out. Then apply the serum. You can skip the conditioner step if you want to and just spray the serum on towel-dried hair. Don't rinse it off.

 

Course hair:

 

Shampoo twice (the same as fine hair). Apply the Mask and leave it on for 10 minutes, rinse off and then apply the serum. Don't rinse it off.

 

My Thoughts:

 

I enjoyed all the products in the range, they are amazing and really leave your hair feeling stronger and healthier. I have a lot of hair, but it's fine so I did feel the Mask was a bit too heavy for my hair but it's great to use every few weeks to give your hair a boost. Plus if you pop in at Carlton, you can have the conditioner or mask applied and then add the Micro Mist treatment - its so divine!

 

 Shampoo - R230 for 250ml

 Conditioner - R225 for 250ml

 Mask - R345 for 250ml

Serum - R 290 for 150ml.

 

You can find out more on the Davines website or their facebook page.

 

What are your favourite Davines products?

 

 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

 



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[REVIEW] New Hair & The Lastest Hair Trends

Rose Gold Hues & The 2015 Hair Trends

 



Last week I had my hair done by the uber talented David Gillson at Carlton in Melrose Arch. I had been playing around with the idea of changing my hair colour up a bit and had been so inspired to add some rose gold to it. Since we are transitioning into winter at the moment, there was no better time to do it.

 

I love having my hair done by David as he uses Davines products and from my previous posts you will know that I love Davines because not only are they fantastic hair care products but the brand is very environmentally conscious!

 

David used a light wash through my hair and I love how my previous highlights shine through, adding dimension to the colour. I highly recommend the micro mist treatment from Carlton - ah mah zing!

 

 

Want to know what the latest hair trends are for the next few months? Rose Gold, duh ;) plus here is a run down of a few more:

 

True Nature - embrace your natural hair, ditch the weaves and extensions, chemicals and rock your natural hair!

 

Baby Lights - it's a backlash against the ombre trend and is so much easier to manage compared to normal highlights. It's all about fine wisps of hair.

 

Matt Brights - adventure with colour; pixelated hair colours; bright colours

 

Bleached Blondes - Inspired by the one and only Kim Kardashian, embrace the 90's bleached look

 

Grey - the young are now aiming to look grey!

 

Which hair trend are you going to try?

 

Don't forget to call Carlton to book an appointment with David, you won't be sorry!

 

 

 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

 





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October 2014 Favourites

My Top Picks for October 2014

 



Hi Beauties!

 

It's that time again where I share some of my favourite products from the month before!

 

 

First up is the Pure Beginning Eco Roll On Fragrance Free. This was the first natural deodorant that I've tried and I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. This might be too much information but I sweat a lot haha, even in the coldest winter *face palm* so if it works for me, it will work for you - plus its natural so it doesn't contain any nasty ingredients.

 

 

I blogged about The Make Up Bullet last week (you can read the post here) and even showed it off to my girlfriends this past weekend while I was in Cape Town - perfect for your make up under your eyes!

 

 

Last month when I blogged about the Angel by Thierry Mugler fragrance I mentioned that I have a love/hate relationship with this perfume. While since it's been featured in my favourites post for October you can tell that it's definitely been more love than hate lately!

 

 

I reviewed this Hair care range by Davines in May and have rediscovered this All In One Milk. You only need a few sprays otherwise it does weigh down your hair but it's been helping to keep my hair hydrated!

 

 

My go-to eye shadow palette has definitely been the NYX Parisian Chic one - love all the colours and as you can tell from the photo, the gold colour has been my colour of choice each time!

 

Have you used any of my top October choices lately?

 

 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

 



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July 2014 Favourites

My Top Picks for July 2014

Hi friends!

I thought it would be fun to share what products I've been loving this month. Often I write reviews on these products but sometimes they need a bit of extra loving on the blog! Only after I had taken all my photos did I realise I had missed a few products but those will be showcased at the end of August. 

Hope you enjoy my picks!

Davines: Absolute Beautifying Velvety Cream

This body balm is light enough to be worn in the day, I was expecting it to be a lot 'heavier' but it absorbs quickly and leaves your skin feeling soft and hydrated. It also contains roucou oil which you can read more about in this Davines review here.

Healing Earth: Marula & Neroli Body and Face Balm

This product I gushed about so much in this review and I love applying it on my body at night. I've even started using it on my face about twice a week to add some extra hydration to my skin. Still obsessed with the scent!

REN: 3-in-1 Cleansing Water:

I've been using this every night and you can read more about my thoughts on this product here. Again, another product that has a scent I adore!

Pure Beginnings: Body Wash

This body wash has a citrus scent which reminds me that spring is almost on its way! So great for those early morning when you need to be fresh and ready for a busy day!

MAC: 187 Duo Fiber Face Brush

This brush was my mom's but she wasn't enjoying it so she kindly passed it along to me. I've had it for a while and mainly used it for my face powder but then I decided to use it for applying my foundation - best decision ever! It's fantastic for blending!

Measurable Difference: Brow Amplifying Tint & Lift

Another product that has become a daily staple. I love that it tints and fills my brows - you can read more on what I think about it over here.

Physicians Formula: Happy Booster & 27Pinkx: Angled Brush

This bronzer has become one of my favourites as you can go for a dark bronzed look or you can add more of a blush effect to your cheeks (under the brush is a highly pigmented pink heart for blush). To apply this bronzer, I've been using my 27Pinkx angled brush - you can read more about 27Pinkx here.

So what do you think of my choices? Any of your favourites mentioned here?

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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The Lust List: July 2014

What I'm Currently Lusting Over

Hi everyone!

So I'm not sure if it's just me but I feel like my bank balance has hit a mid year slump - tough cookies it seems for me and my shopping addiction! While I've banned myself from shopping at the moment (except for birthdays etc) I can still ooooh and aaaah over these gorgeous items!

This is what I'm currently lusting over at the moment (you'll see it's quite summer based as I'm counting down till it's spring):

1. Davines Sea Salt Spray - I learnt about this spray at a Carlton hair event the other day and all I can say is "Mermaid hair? Yes Please". It's made using natural sea salt, is paraben, has no added colourings and is a zero impact product. This product retails for R245.00

2. 1Face Watch - I love that these watches are all about fashion with a cause. There are so many to choose from that each signify a different cause. How do you choose? I love each and every cause these watches support but the black one keeps catching my eye (it supports the Pink Drive, a cancer support system). These watches retail for R550.00 and for this black one, it will provide support for 8 cancer patients. 

3. Maaji Bikini - From the moment I saw these bikinis on Instagram, I fell in love! This love grew when I found out that this Colombian brand plants a tree for every bikini bought. I adore the gorgeous crop top look! The only thing is the hefty price tag - you're looking at at least R1300.00 for a bikini (price worked out from international catalogues).

4. GHD Hair Iron - Show me something that resembles Peacock colours and I'm in! How stunning is this Lagoon GHD Hair Styler? This Birds Of Paradise Collection has my heart fluttering! It's price: R2380.00

5. Ray-Ban Mirror Aviators - I have been lusting over these since January this year and thought I would get over them but alas my heart still yearns for these beauties! How great would they be for summer? These babies got for about R2200.00

6. Bikini Love  USA Fringe Bikini -  those that follow my holiday adventures on instagram will have noticed that a) I love my USA bikini that I have and b) I'm a little bit obsessed with fringe bikinis (I have 3 at the moment and you best believe that collection will grow soon). So imagine my utter delight when I saw this American Flag Fringe Bikini! Yay! This gorgeous little number retails for R395.00 ps: if I could also have that killer body I would be happy too!

7. Black Cherry Handbags  Neon Cut Out - how fabulous is this bag? Great to add to an outfit as a statement piece plus it's locally made! I think there's only about one left as this was from a summer collection and it retailed for about R395.00 *estimated price*

8. Davines Shimmery Mist - Yes I know, another Davies products? But come on girls, who doesn't want hair that shimmers (in a good way, not a show girl way haha). This bottle of shine costs R235.00

Now you know what I'll be putting my pennies in the piggy bank for! Gorge right? Are you lusting over any of these items?

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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REVIEW: Hair By David Gillson

Yeah, I Got My Hair Did!

On Thursday the 29th of May, I was spoilt to a colour, cut and treatment by none other than the master of colour, David Gillson himself! David Gillson works at Carlton Hair and I visited him at the Melrose Arch branch where I felt like a princess for the morning!

I arrived a bit early so while waiting for David I was treated to a manicure which I was grateful about as two days later I was attending a wedding. While having my manicure, I explained to David what look I was going for and he immediately knew what colours to use. We all know this blonde isn't natural so David and I decided to bring in a bit more of my natural colour to darken it for winter as well as help with the dreaded regrowth that blondes experience. 

David used the new colour technique by Davines called A New Colour. It's an amazing and innovative colouring system that permanently colours your hair while avoiding the use of ammonia! Its a colouring cream that is based on natural substances of vegetable origin such as caretnoids which is a vegetable pigment that has an antioxidant action as well as vegetable melanin which is an antioxidant and anti-free radical. These new colouring creams even contain Vitamin C which help protect your hair structure. 

And while I do love being a blonde, we all know how bad bleaching your hair is for you (but I mean come on, I have so much fun being a blonde hehe). The bleaching powder from the Davines A New Colour system is free from ammonia and persulphates and can lighten up to 7 levels - it's pretty much one of the more 'natural' bleaches. 

The A New Colour system comes in 43 shades so you're bound to find a colour that suits you!

David used the Flamboyage technique on my hair which blends natural and saturated tones with natural bases. It helps enhance natural tones through the hair which in turn helps with regrowth and leaves hair looking more natural. I was excited about this as regrowth is my absolute worst and sometimes as hard as I try I can't always make it to the hairdresser straight away. 

After David applied my colour and I had it washed out, I experienced the Davines Replumping Salon Treatment with a steam treatment called the Micro Mist, this allows for deeper absorbtion of the treatment. The Replumping range from Davines has phtoceuticals which are extracted from plums. These have an antioxidant action which fights free radicals and cellular ageing. It also included hyaluronic acid which helps restore elasticity n the hair strand. You can get the shampoo; conditioner and treatment for at home too!

To read more about why I like the Davines brand so much and what they stand for, click here.

I really am in love with my colour and have received so many compliments! David added a new warm brown tone and I think next time I have my hair done I will add more of this tone while it's still winter!

Check out the Carlton Hair SA Facebook Page for details on how you can book an appointment with David - I promise you won't regret it!


Love always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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