Treatments

Tweezy

Tweezy Blog2We all have those moments when we catch glimpse of our reflection in the mirror and suddenly notice the dark shadow on our upper lip or peach fuzz in unwanted areas of the face.  Unfortunately, schedules often work against us, leaving us too busy to make a waxing or threading appointment. Solving our problems is the innovative hair removal tool, Tweezy, which is helping all of us here at The Amazing Blog achieve a smooth face without spending too much time or money!  We knew the true inventiveness of Tweezy when all of the girls in our office jumped at the chance to own one themselves.

As a beauty fan, you’re probably familiar with threading or have even experienced it yourself!  Like threading, Tweezy easily glides across skin to remove dark, thick hairs or even thin, baby hairs.  However, the Tweezy is different from threading as it uses a spring to remove hair rather than a fine strand.  Not only does this make Tweezy a superb DIY tool, but it is also more hygienic, as it is far easier to store and is cleaned with a simple antibacterial wipe.  Even successful makeup artists recommend using Tweezy, as it smoothes out skin making a flat surface, for perfect cosmetic application.  This handy beauty gadget has certainly become a necessity inside my makeup bag, as well as an essential for travelling, as my newly smooth skin makes the application of makeup even easier!  Purchase your Tweezy here for £12.99, or purchase two (one for your makeup bag and one for on-the-go use) here for £17.99.

Goldwell - Kerasilk Rich Keratin Care Shampoo and Daily Mask

edwinas thursdayAccording to Goldwell one in two women have major haircare issues, first thing in the morning. Apparently we girls spend most of our morning routine attempting to control frizzy, curly or unmanageable locks.  Because Goldwell understand this problem, they allowed us, here at The Amazing Blog , to try both their Kerasilk Rich Keratin Care Shampoo and Daily Mask, currently only available in salons.  Combining these salon treatments with the Kerasilk at home products, we have found our hair to be calmer, healthier and softer than ever...

Though the Shampoo and Daily Mask are thinner creamy liquids in comparison to other hair products, the shampoo lathered really nicely and, when combined with the mask, left my hair feeling stronger, straighter and silky smooth.  We left both products on for 5-10 minutes each, as recommended on the bottle, to obtain the best results for my frizzy mane.  After a few washes, we were delighted to see that the Kerasilk products really work, with the silk proteins and keratin achieving their goal of smoothing and transforming my unruly tresses. We also noticed a big reduction in daily styling time and effort, with really long lasting results. As the Goldwell Kerasilk line only launched in February 2014, the Shampoo and Daily Mask treatment is currently offered solely in salons. To experience your own Kerasilk treatment, find your nearest salon here, and book your pampering treat today.

Friday Favourites - Hair Products

We here at The AmazingBlog love trying out new hair cuts, colours, and styles. However, all that styling can take a toll on our hair’s health. We have here some of our favourite products which protect and strengthen locks so your hair is always ready to try out the latest trend!

yarok

yarok

Healthy hair starts from the scalp. YarokFeed Your Youth Hair and Scalp Serum is a great way to keep your hair beautiful and strong. This serum has a powerful combination of essential oils, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to promote hair health from scalp to roots. We found that a little goes a long way, so just three drops of product worked into my scalp was the perfect amount. Leave in for about 10 minutes before shampooing and conditioning.  At The Amazing Blog we love green companies, so we are proud that three percent of Yarok’s annual profits are donated to the Pachamama Alliance to help protect over 10 million acres of rainforests. You can purchase YarokFeed Your Youth Hair and Scalp Serum here for $22

ruby red

ruby red

Ruby Red’s Hair Oil Treatment is another perfect solution for damaged hair. Olive, Sweet Almond, Jojoba, and Coconut oils help replenish nutrients and vitamins to dry, dull hair. If frizziness is an issue for you, we found this oil calmed mine down whilst also helping my split ends. Apply it from the roots through to the ends of your hair and leave it for around 30 minutes so it can work thoroughly through the hair. The oil felt amazing in my hands as it’s so soft and glides easily, I was almost tempted to use it as a body oil also!  Something that makes this oil quite special is that Ruby Red carefully hand-blends their products for maximum therapeutic benefit to maximise your pampering experience. The oil is £25.00 for 100ml and can be found here. It’s a really lovely product and is ideal for showing your hair some love.

wow

wow

Love how your hair looks after it is coloured, but hate having to deal with roots or regrowth? Never worry about hair colour that doesn’t match again with Root Cover Up by WOW! This unique powder compound covers up grey roots and regrowth without making hair appear dull. The formula is water-resistant, so the powder will hold even while you swim or sweat, but easily washes out with shampoo. The powder has a variety of colour pigments and reflective particles to help blend in with different hair colours. WOW Root Cover Up is available in Platinum, Blonde, Light Brown, Medium Brown, Dark Brown, and Black. We tried the Medium Brown  shade and found it blended nicely with hair colour without feeling too heavy or dry. Simply apply the powder to dry and styled hair, starting at the scalp and working your way outward. After applying to your scalp, use on your temples or any other patches of grey hair. I love how bright and vibrant my hair colour looked after applying just a little powder! You can buy Root Cover Up by WOW for £28.50here.

air

air

Even more frustrating than knotty hair is a hairbrush that pulls and rips at your strands. Air Motion is a revolutionary hair brush that gentlydetangles and smoothes hair. Air Motion has three bristle lengths that help hair strands glide through the brush instead of getting tangled in the bristles. The head of the brush uses AirShock absorption technology to provide an air cushioned, sensitive hair brushing experience. We loved using this brush, because it felt like a head massage as the bristles ran through our hair. Invented and designed in the UK, this hair brush detangles knots and reduces frizz while treating your scalp to a relaxing experience. Air Motion is available here for £11.95.

curl

curl

We love the look of soft curls, but we never have enough patience or time to curl my hair. That all changed with the Curl Secretby BaByliss which is quick and easy to use - I have shoulder length hair and can curl my whole head in about 10 minutes. The Curl Secret is unlike any other curler, because you do not have to wrap individual pieces around a rod. Instead, the Curl Secret draws sections of hair into a ceramiccurl chamber where it is gently heated to create a curl. Release the clamp and voila, a perfectcurl! We were pleasantly surprised to see that curls lasted throughout the day. You can experiment with two heat settings and three timer settings to change up your look. Check out the video below to see a demonstration of how it works. You can purchase the BaByliss CurlSecretherefor £119.99.

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Kneads Must - The Kneader

kelsey wednesday2We at The Amazing Blog are strong believers in the importance of taking time to pamper yourself. What better way to treat yourself and loved ones than with The Kneader massage tool. I willingly admit that I do not have the best posture, so I carry a lot of tension in my shoulders and neck. We had fun testing this product out in the office, and my shoulders and neck were certainly thankful!

The Kneader was designed by professional massage therapist, Una Tucker. She could not find any massage tools to recommend to her clients to use between sessions, so she created her own! The Kneader is easy to use and comfortable to hold. I have smaller hands, so I like to use the holes to get a better grip. However, you can also grasp the outside of the tool if you have larger hands. The upper arch is thicker and great for stroking movements or slow rubs. The curved sides are good for deeper movements in smaller areas. The lower arch is more defined and works really well around the shoulder blade area. When practicing Kneader techniques on eachother in the office, we did discover one must be certain to not apply too much pressure!  I am personally no massage pro, so I found the instructional DVD and booklet especially helpful.

The Kneader is unique because you can use it over clothes. This is a great solution for those longing for a massage but feel uncomfortable with bare skin. This Mother’s Day give the gift of a good rub! Mums everywhere will love taking some time to relax with the Kneader massage tool. You can purchase The Kneader here for £20.00. Through the month of March, enjoy 20% off in honour of Mother’s Day.

Skin Chemists - Wrinkle Killer Range

laras tuesdayWe must admit, working in the beauty world we occasionally find the ingredients of some products to be a bit bizarre!  We here at The Amazing Blog have discovered an unusual yet truly innovative ingredient introduced to us by Skin Chemists.  Their unique ingredients include bee venom, wild caviar and replicated snake venom!  With a passion to produce skin treatments that truly make a difference, Skin Chemists introduced its revolutionary Wrinkle Killing Snake Serum in 2010, launching the company to an international status.

As one the leading companies in the UK researching the benefits of Snake Serum, Skin Chemists promote not only the benefits of snake venom but also the health and well-being of their customers’ skin.  Skin Chemists use the unique ingredient SYN-AKE in the formation of their “Wrinkle Killer” Range.  SYN-AKE acts as an artificial version of the venom found in the Temple Viper, perfected for smoothing the expression of fine lines and wrinkles on the face.  This distinct combination of venom and oxygen by Skin Chemists work to lessen muscle contraction in order to rejuvenate skin, creating a more youthful look.

The entire Wrinkle Killer Range includes nine products, from facial masks to moisturisers.  This range includes Daily Defense which is a choice of ingredients, such as SPF20 and an anti-aging serum, selected by Skin Chemists that help protect the skin from everyday damage. We were not disappointed in our exploration of Skin Chemists Wrinkle Killer Professional Formula with the SYN-AKE additive.  After applying the serum twice a day for 28 days, the results of the Wrinkle Killer formula are clearly visible.  From day one, the skin truly appears more firm and feels lifted.  Even some of the girls with typically sensitive skin have had results with little-to-no irritation!  The great scent of the formula makes reapplication a breeze.  The entire Wrinkle Killer Range can be found here.  However our friends at Skin Chemists have extended an offer of 50% off for our readers when purchased here!