HAIR CARE ROUTINE

If you know anything about Afro hair you'll know that it needs a lot of moisture, so you may be shocked to find out that I use very few products. My hair is really hard to manage and I'm always really busy with dance, lectures and deadlines. Managing my hair is like the stress of five 2000 word essays in one! I've recently got into wearing wigs, that way I can still look after my natural hair but not have to deal with the everyday maintenance. I'm really loving my current routine so I thought I'd let you in on some of the products I use.

 ORS Hair Mayonnaise Deep Conditioner | ECO Styler Gel | Unrefined Shea Butter (Mixed with Jamaican Castor Oil) | Tresemme Heat Protectant | Tresemme Hairspray |Creme of Nature Shampoo | Tresemme Conditioner

The deep conditioner is a protein conditioner and I use it when I feel my hair needs repairing, so about once every 2 months. I know that too much protein is not good for your hair. I've tried several shampoos and I must say the Creme of Nature one is the best I've tried. Sulfate free shampoos can be quite pricey but this was only £3! It smells amazing and leaves my hair squeaky clean. I shampoo my hair once a week and them go in with my Tresemme Naturals Conditioner (which was on sale for £1.99 - WHAT!!!). When it comes to my skin I'm really into using natural products or products that have very few chemicals. I've started to look into using natural products on my hair. Prior to using shea butter I had heard so much about it but I didn't think it'd be this good. I mix it with Jamaican Castor Oil and it gives my hair so much moisture.

MAC Studio Fix Fluid

After years of searching for my perfect foundation I've finally found it!!

I'm a big fan of drugstore products, the idea of spending lots of money on one make up product really  hearts my soul. I've used just about every drug store foundation, the most recent one I've used is the Revlon Colourstay but I think they changed the formula and I really wasn't happy with the way it looked. I decided to just go for it and try a MAC foundation and I'm so happy I did. I got the Studio Fix Fluid in NC50 and its the perfect colour for me, it hasn't broken me out and gives an amazing finish. When I first started using it I was applying it with my Real Techniques Buffing brush and it made the foundation look really patchy. I now use the real techniques foundation brush and I can see a really big difference. If you're 'anti high end' make up I'd definitely recommend trying MAC products, I plan on taking a few more trips to my local MAC store.

Smoking in cars could be illegal by the end of the year.

( This is an online article I wrote for an assignment early January)

                               Enforcement officers will be able to issue a £50 fine for smoking in a vehicle and failing to prevent smoking in a vehicle carrying under 18s.

Last year an idea to ban smoking in cars carrying children received a majority vote by MPs.

Once again MPs and peers will vote on the proposal and if passed the ban will come into effect from October 1st.

The new law will apply to anyone carrying children in a car, not just parents. Although it will not apply if the driver is under 18 and alone in a vehicle.

There is also great support from the public for this ban, a YouGov poll taken last year found that 77% of adults in Great Britain agreed that smoking should be banned in vehicles carrying under 18s.

Scotland and Wales have also put forward plans to ban smoking in vehicles containing children.

Second hand smoke in children can increase the risk of asthma attacks, common colds, meningitis and cot deaths.

Dr Ilze Bogdanovica from The UK Centre for Tobacco Control Studies says the level of second hand smoke is higher in a vehicle because it's a very confined space.

According to Cancer Research UK second-hand smoke has caused strokes, lung disease and heart disease which have led to 12,000 deaths in the UK.

This will be the first smoking ban after smoking in pubs, restaurants and all workplaces was made illegal in July 2007.

''It's totally unnecessary,''.

But Simon Clark director of the smokers group FOREST said ''this is all about forcing people to give up smoking,''.

''As long as tobacco remains a legal product smokers do have rights and that includes being allowed to smoke where ever they want,''.

February Wishlist

Rib Jumper With Off Shoulder
ASOS

Original Distressed Mom Jeans
ASOS

Dolphin Hem Cropped Dusty Pink Trousers
MISSGUIDED

Policy Pointed High Heels
ASOS

Cerise Cleated Shoes
MONKI

I'M BACK!!

First of all HAPPY NEW YEAR!! .. even though it's already February. I've been very naughty and I've not blogged for a very long time but I'm back for good now, no more excuses.

So one of my new years resolutions was to revamp my blog, I don't know if you've noticed but I've got a new blog layout!! Very happy girl over here. In the meantime I'll leave you with a couple of pictures which will give you a little glimpse into what I've been up to over the past couple of months