What's In My Shower!

I've seen a few of these videos floating around YouTube and while I initially thought it was a bit odd, it does make sense in the beauty community!

I've mentioned before that I change around my shampoos a lot and I do the same with shower gels etc. The other morning I changed out my shampoo and I realised how all the bottles were in the same colour sprectrum. Perfect time for a photo!

On the top half of the shower rack I keep Kérastase Cristalliste shampoo and conditioner, L'oreal Nutri-Gloss Sparkling Shimmer shampoo, a cheap Tesco conditioner that I use instead of shaving gel, Soap and Glory The Scrub of Your Life exfolaitor, Philosophy Tinsel Town body wash and Bath and Body Works Dark Kiss body wash.

On the bottom little shelf I have two tubs of intensive hair conditioner. A Herbal Essence Beautiful Ends one and Umberto Gianni Indulgent Beauty Moisture Mask. I alternate these two every time and usually use them 1-2 times a week (I wash my hair 3-4 times a week). I keep a wide-toothed comb here as well to brush through my conditioner. I also currently have a pink loofah, pretty.

On the shower thing I have a razor and a Lush tin which currently houses Aqua Mirabillis. I really like this and I think I prefer it to Buffy. I prefer the smell and it's not as greasy feeling.

And that's it for what's currently in my shower. Although I have a couple more bottles of shampoo/conditioner that I'm rotating I'm nearly out of all of body wash and exfolaitor. I'm going to be in Dublin tomorrow so I think I'll have to call into Lush and pick up some of their Christmas products!

My Favourite Hair Products

I don't think I have ever done a proper hair care post so I thought I would start with my favourite hair products. These are all things that I use in the the process of drying and styling my hair.

L-R Umberto Giannini Volume Blow Dry Spray, Kérastase Nectar Thermique, Schwarzkopf Gliss Spray.

I use these first three products before blow-drying my hair

Umberto Giannini Volume Blow Dry Spray: I like to use this product first, just on my roots. I find that as my hair is quite long, the weight of it can cause very flat roots. By using this spray, I get enough lift to balance it all out.

Kératstase Nectar Thermique: This is a nourishing care leave in conditioner of sorts with heat protectant. A little goes a long way with this product. I use just a pea-sized amount, rub it between my palms and smooth it through my hair. I think I've had this bottle for nearly 2 years and it is still lasting well even though I use it every time I wash my hair, which is about 3 times a week.

Schwarzkopf Gliss: This is a liquid silk gloss spray treatment. It's purpose is to turn brittle, dull hair into hair as smooth as silk. I adore this product, it is probably my favourite out of all of them. The smell is gorgeous and it truly does leave your hair as soft and shiny as silk. I found this in a bargain basket in a pharmacy. I hadn't seen it before and I haven't seen it since. For this reason, I use it sparingly, usually only once a week. I definitely notice the difference in the shine of my hair when I use this. If you ever spy this product, buy it!!

L-R Aussie Dual Personality, Umberto Giannini Dry Shampoo, Bumble and Bumble Brilliantime.

Aussie Dual Personaility: This is a heat protectant spray, which I use before straightening or curling my hair with hot tools. It is the best heat protectant I've ever used. I tried so many over the years but this is the only one I've re-purchased. Some , like the GHD one made my hair sticky while others like Toni&Guys offering had the most overwhelming stench. This Aussie one is cheap, lasts for ages and smells like summer. It also helps to smooth your hair. Bonus.

Umberto Giannini Dry Shampoo: We've all heard the praise for Batistes dry shampoo. It's cheap and cheerful and does the job well. That's what I thought. It was the only dry shampoo I ever heard any thing about. So I bought it. And used it. And I even bought it a few times again. But I didn't really like it. I felt it was too powdery in my hair, even when I used the brunette tinted ones and the smell disgustingly overwhelmed and overpowered me. Finally fed up, I hunted an alternative down. I just wished I'd done it sooner. This Umberto Giannini one sprays through my hair in such a fine mist. It doesn't leave a powdery residue, instead just effortlessly freshens up my hair. The smell is light and doesn't linger for an eternity. Yes, it is dearer than Batiste but it is a bigger bottle. 

Bumble and Bumble Brilliantime: I like to use this usually on day old or day two old hair that has been straight. I rub it through the ends of my hair to give it a bit of definition and kick. The blurb on the bottle reads brilliantime is unique and hard to define. It gives hair polish and a sort of languid, slept-in, sexy look. So there.

And that is my 6 favourite hair care/styling products. Do you use any of them?

Lunch Hour Shopping Dash!

This past week at work was pretty hectic so I made the most of my lunch hour on 2 of the days by doing a little bit of shopping. I usually buy most of my make-up and stuff online so I hardly ever just go into the shops any more.  I've put myself on an online shopping ban since last week though (about time too, I went a little overboard the week previous) and it's going to last the next 2 weeks as I'm visiting friends in Dublin then so I want to save for that:)

Firstly I went to Penney's. I only had time to look through the accessories section but I had a quick glance over at the clothes and there seemed to be a few nice bits in. Anybody pick anything up recently?

                   
                                                       

I saw this bag (€13) and even though it's relatively similar to the one featured in my 'what's in my bag' post, it is larger and more structured.

I love scarves  and I don't have many with designs or imprints on them so I thought this cream scarf (€11) with navy anchors will be perfect for spring. The bracelets (€5) caught my eye because of the larger ones delicate floral pattern.

I went into Boots needing some dry shampoo and a volumising root spray. There was an offer on Umberto Giannini products (3 for €14) so I got what I needed as well as a hair mask which certainly won't do any harm!

Also in Boots I got another of my favourite lip glosses, Revlon's Gold Dust. (€7 on offer from €11). I also wanted to use up another No7 voucher so I got a nail varnish in Milani (€1.95) I still have 2 vouchers to use! I also stopped by the Chanel counter to get the new foundation, Perfection Lumiére (€44) The Spring collection was also there and I couldn't help but get a nail varnish in June (€21.50) Thankfully I had a voucher that covered the bulk of the Chanel purchases!

Anybody else do a little shopping during their lunch break?:)