Saturday, 6 July 2013

Review | John Frieda Go Blonder.

Hey guys, so if any of you know me personally you will know that I just keep going on and on about this product, I absolutely love it!

About 6 months ago, I had dark red hair, and I have had my hair dark for as long as I can remember, this summer however it was time for a change, I was fed up always looking pale and washed out, so I decided the best way to look healthier was to go light for summer.

My hair is naturally a darkish blonde, but I honestly cant remember the last time it was ever visible, what with being a hairdresser and just totally obsessed with doing my hair as soon as I saw my roots appear, I coloured my hair instantly!

About five years ago when I was studying Hairdressing, one of my friends from my class asked me if I would be her model for a hairdressing competition, which of course I agreed too. At this point my hair was nearly down to my waist and if perfect condition, and she asked me if she could cut it short, and shave one side! Rihanna Style! I was abit hesitant at first, but decided to go for it. Why not.. It would grow back right?! I kept my hair short for about 4 years, and recently decided to grow it again, so I have refused to have it cut.
I have had my hair highlighted now about 4 times, and it just wont lighten up enough to the colour I am after, and the more I am highlighting the more damaged my hair is getting :( The colour on the ends of my hair still have quite a strong red undertone, and as soon as I go into the sun it is really visible!

So I started thinking about going back dark, just because it was easier and less damaging for my hair, and II was getting pretty fed up with it if i'm honest. Until I found this....


John Frieda Sheer Blonde Go Blonder Lightening Spray


Usually products like this never work, they get really hyped up, and then do nothing. When I bought this I really didn't hold out much hope, but it has proven me wrong! I only spray the ends of my hair with this, and then comb it through just to make sure it doesn't go patchy, I have used this 7 out of the 10 times it recommends and my hair is noticeably lighter, and it doesn't look so red! 

If you have highlighted hair and just want to lighten it up slightly for summer, then go out a grab this, such a reasonable price for such a great product!

Hope this helps anyone with similar hair problems!

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Wednesday, 3 July 2013

40 Beauty Questions | Tag

Hey guys, I know its been a while and I can only apologise about that, everything at the moment is very hectic, but I should be able to start concentrating on my Blog alot more now, I am hoping that I will be able to start posting on here a couple of times a week now. I hope you enjoy reading this, and feel free to leave me a comment below or on twitter @BloggCourtney. I also tag everyone who reads this to give it ago :).

How many times a day do you wash your face?
At least two times, morning and night. If i am going out in the evening and I redo my make up then I will wash my face before re applying my make up.

What skin type do you have?
I would probably say Combination, I always used to be convinced my skin was really dry (which in places it is) but a few hours after applying my make up if I haven't primed my face my forehead is really oily and shiney.

Whats you current facial wash?
The current facial wash that I have been loving has to be the No7 Beautiful skin cleansing balm, I am currently using the one for Dry/Very dry skin, but I think I might change it for a different one when it runs out.

Do you exfoliate?
Yes, I usually tend to exfoliate once a week sometimes twice if I have worn heavier makeup, or just feel like I need too.

What brand do you use?
I am still looking for a really good Exfoliator, I am using the St Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub at the moment, its not the best but its does the job until I can find a good one.

What Moisturiser do you use?
I am really enjoying the No7 skin care at the moment, I have purchased the day and night cream both for dry skin, and I am really enjoying using them, I can definitely feel the difference in the morning if I forget to use it.

Do you have freckles?
Yes, I have a love/hate relationship with them, in the winter they are fine, and my foundation covers quite alot of them up, so they really aren't a problem. In the summer however, all I have to do is look at the sun and my face is covered in them, as this is one of the main reasons I still wear quite a full face of makeup in the summer.

Do you use Eye cream?
Of course, and I bet you can guess what the brand of it is as well. No7! I have only just bought this so i haven't really used it long enough to rate it, first impressions however are very good!

Do you have acne prone skin?
I have always been extremely lucky with acne even when growing up, I occasionally get the odd spot, but hardly ever.

What foundation do you use?
I am currently using the Nars Sheer Glow Foundation and my shade is Ceylan. I can honestly not rate this product enough, I originally only bought this for special occasions, but I am now using it every day and I love it. It lasts all day, isn't cakey and build able coverage.

Do you know your undertone colour?
My undertone colour is Neutral.

What do you think of false lashes?
I don't dislike them, and I will occasionally wear them on a night out, but I much prefer natural eyelashes.

Did you know that you are supposed to change a mascara every 3 months?
Yeah, but to be honest I usually end up using up a mascara before 3 months anyway.

What brand of mascara do you use?
I usually always use Lancome Hypnose Star, but have recently discovered Maybellines The Falsies, and I absolutely love it, it does tend to smudge but apart from that its such a good product and it only costs around £7.

Sephora or Mac?
Easy Mac, we don't actually have a Sephora store in the UK, so it could be alot better I wouldn't know.

Do you have a Mac Pro Card?
Sadly no :(!

What make up tools do you use on a daily basis?
Apart from the usual brushes I use eyelashes curlers and Cotton wool buds.

Do you use a makeup base/primer?
I do most days, but only on my T zone, as my skin gets quite oily there and tends to move!

Do you use a eye shadow base?
No I very rarely wear eye shadow as I have quite hooded eyes.

Whats your favourite eye shadow?
Umm now that's tough, I honestly don't know, as I said before I hardly ever wear eye shadow, so I haven't used my eye shadows enough to be able to answer that.

Do you prefer pencil or liquid liner?
Between them I would say pencil, but I usually use Gel liner.

How often do you poke your eye with eyeliner?
Quite often actually I am very clumsy, and easily distracted.

What do you think of pigment eye shadow?
They are okay, really messy though.

Do you use mineral makeup?
No, I find them too look quite cakey by the end of the day, and the coverage wasn't that good.

Whats your favourite lipstick?
My all time favourite lipstick has to be Love Forever! Pro longwear lipcreme by Mac.

How about lipgloss?
I am really not a fan of lipgloss, I like my lips to look matte so I never really wear it!

What is your favourite blush?
Another one from Mac I'm afraid, its a Pro Long wear Blush called Rosy Outlook, such a summery colour!

Do you ever buy makeup on Ebay?
Nope, never have done and never will, firstly I wouldn't trust that the makeup is a genuine brand and also anything could be in the makeup. Too risky!

Do you like drugstore makeup?
There are alot of drugstore makeup products that I use, I just feel you pay for what you get, and I would much rather save up some more to get a higher end brand!

Do you go to CCO's (Cosmetic Company Outlets)?
I actually have a CCO right near to wear I live, I do struggle to find products I genuinely like in there, I usually end up buying something just because of the price.

Do you ever consider taking Make up classes?
I would love to do a MAC pro course, I just never seem to get around to doing these things.

Are you clumsy at putting makeup on?
When I first started wearing makeup I was hopeless, but luckily I am not so bad now.

Name a makeup crime you hate?
Over plucked eyebrows, foundation lines on the neck and orange foundation!

Do you prefer colourful or neutral makeup?
Definitely neutral, apart from lipstick I hardly ever wear colourful makeup.

Which celebrity has great makeup?
Firstly with the slightly obvious answer, Kim Kardashian and I would also say Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

If you can only leave the house wearing one item what would it be?
It would have to be mascara, I will not leave the house without it!

Could you ever wear no makeup?
Umm... I'm going to say yes, but if it come to it probably not!

Do you think you look good without makeup on?
No, I really dislike my freckles, which is the main reason for me wearing makeup.

Best make up line?
Probably Mac followed by Nars and then a few high street brands such as Maybelline and L'Oreal.

Describe makeup in three words or less?
Confidence Booster!


Thanks for reading that I know it was quite along post, please leave a comment below if you enjoyed reading this. And also if you do complete the tag leave the link in the comments and I will be sure to check it out :)

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