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StylPro Expert Makeup Brush Cleaner and Dryer Review

On route to attend Olympia Beauty last year one of my priorities was to purchase a StylPro Makeup Brush Cleaner and Dryer.

I had read previously read a load of the blog reviews about it and I was certain that I needed it my life.

Anyways with all the excitement of the day I came home minus the StylPro Makeup Brush Cleaner and Dryer.

Oh don’t get me wrong I found my way to the stand, had a lovely little chat with the staff who introduced me to the StylPro Expert Makeup Brush Cleaner and Dryer which was £20 more but had some added features, as I had set myself a strict £150 budget for the day (which I probably didn’t stick to) so this was a bit of a conundrum for me plus I also was laden with bags and in the middle of a bloggers scavenger hunt that was organised by the Beauty Influencer Awards.

At the time the best solution was to finish the scavenger hunt and then back and make my purchase once I was ready to go home.

Except that never happened bah!

What is the StylPro Makeup Brush Cleaner and Dryer

StylPro Makeup Brush Cleaner and Dryer is a makeup brush cleaning and drying device (Hence the name lol ).

This handy little gizmo uses a series of differently sized rubber tubes to spin your brushes rapidly in a solution of brush cleaner and water.

That description does the StylPro Makeup Brush Cleaner and Dryer absolutely no justice but there are plenty of videos on youtube.

In theory, this is the answer to my prayers, not only will my brushes go from being caked in makeup to spotless in seconds, but I won’t have to wait for ages for them to dry?

Fast forward 8 months and I finally got around to making a purchase am now a proud owner of a StylPro Expert Makeup Brush Cleaner and Dryer

Initially I was a bit worried about some of my more expensive brushes becoming misshapen, so I decided to give some of my cheaper brushes a try first. I and I was very pleased with the results.

StylPro’s instructions for use

Follow the above 5 steps once a week for amazingly clean brushes and healthy skin:

1. Select the best fitting collar. There are 8) if you have theStylPro Makeup Brush Cleaner and Dryer a 10 if you have the StylPro Expert Makeup Brush Cleaner and Dryer.

2. Attach the collar to the StylPro device.

3. For water-soluble makeup (for example blusher, bronzer and loose powder), squeeze a small amount your preferred liquid soap into the bowl. Add water to the bowl until the water level is half the height of the brush bristles.

4. For non-water soluble makeup (for example foundation), add one sachet (10ml) of StylPro Makeup Brush Cleanser into the bowl.

5. Softly dunk the brush-up and down in the liquid, pressing the brush lightly into the bowl to open the bristles slightly. Whilst gently pressing the brush down in the bowl, switch on the StylPro. Slowly move the brush up and down for 10 seconds, keeping the brush underneath the liquid level at all times.

6. Gradually lift the spinning brush out of the liquid (but keep inside the bowl) and leave it to spin above the liquid level. As the brush lifts from the dirty liquid, the bristles will splay out and you will see the water/cleanser and dirt being spun out of the brush. Leave the brush spinning above the liquid. After 10 seconds switch off the StylPro. Your brush will be clean and dry.

Sounds simple enough right?

What I liked about the StylPro Expert Makeup Brush Cleaner

I found it super quick and easy to use with and it did clean my brushes reasonably well however give my foundation brushes a quick spritz with beauty so clean conditioning brush cleaner beforehand as they were especially filthy

What I disliked about the StylPro Expert Makeup Brush Cleaner

I really don’t like that it is battery operated – I’m not a fan of buying batteries at all! Initially, I found it bit fiddly to hold and manoeuvre but eventually got the hang of it.

The brushes did feel dry after use but I personally wouldn’t use them straight away it would probably be best to leave them overnight

what is the difference between the StylPro Makeup Brush Cleaner and Dryer and the StylPro Expert Makeup Brush Cleaner and Dryer

According to the StylPro website the StylPro Expert Makeup Brush Cleaner and Dryer comes with the following extras:

· Tritan™ tip to empty bowl – “Unique, easy to empty 'tipping’ bowl, removes the need to empty the bowl between each brush. Clean your brushes wherever and whenever you need. No sink required.”

· Multi-brush Collar - Clean and dry up to 8 small brushes at once, saving valuable time.

· Digital two speed device - Dual speed, dual function device to suit different brush sizes and types. Press once for small or delicate natural hair brushes, twice for bigger brushes. No more guessing when brushes are clean and dry, the digital device automatically times and indicates each step of the process. The device also includes an integrated spindle for greater convenience.

· 10 quick release collars - New collars have grooves, which makes attaching and removing collars from any brush type extremely easy. The collars also come in new sizes, sizes better suited to professional brushes. There are also two UNIVERSAL, star looking collars which fit 95% of brushes tested.

My thoughts:

As I have not used the StylPro Makeup Brush Cleaner and Dryer before I am not sure how much of a difference some of the changes would make. I like that you could choose between two speeds and the timer was defiantly helpful I also like that you can dry up to 8 small brushes at once. I wasn’t overly impressed about the Tritan™ tip to empty bowl as I found that I emptied the bowl into the sink after every use anyway. To be fair I mostly cleaned foundation brushes which were filthy, perhaps if I were using smaller brushes I would use less water and then would benefit more.

Overall I am pleased with my purchase so much so that I would like to gift one of my lucky readers a StylPro Expert Makeup Brush Cleaner and Dryer to try out for themselves.

To be eligible for the giveaway you just need to do the following:

Follow me on Instagram and Twitter

Answer the following question in my comments below (Don’t forget to leave your Instagram handle so I can contact you if you are the lucky winner)

What colour is the lining of the Louis Vuitton Neverfull bag I recently purchased?

I will select a winner on the Friday 3rd August 2018 at 5pm

Simples

Good Luck

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What’s so good about is Shea Butter?

Shea butter is like a skin superfood that comes from the seeds of the fruit of the Shea (Karite) tree and naturally rich in vitamins A, E and F.

Not only does it offer UV protection (it is SPF ~6) it provides the skin with essential fatty acids and the nutrients necessary for collagen production.
Shea butter is becoming a trendy ingredient featured in many beauty products on the market but has been used in Africa and other countries for years to improve skin and hair.

How to make extra MONEY

I don’t think I have ever heard anyone say that I have way too much money

and I rarely hear anyone say that they have enough money so I’m guessing an injection of cash is always welcomed especially if you’re not exactly living the lifestyle you want to.

Here are some creative ways you can make more money.

How To Take Down Braids and Twists Without Experiencing Breakage

As A Lupus suffer, full time worker and a person who likes to hit the snooze button more than once in the mornings have chosen to opt for long term protective styles which are kept in place for several weeks. While they are for promoting hair growth retention keeping a style for that long, there is no pros without cons. Whether you have cornrows, braids, weaves or any of the other fashionable protective styles, eventually you are going to have to take them out and detangle cleans and condition your locks.

5 Reasons Why You Should Travel Alone At Least Once in Your Life

I’m not going to lie the idea of going on holiday alone petrified me.

Images of me lost in a city alone or even worse getting kidnapped or robbed by the crazy natives. I also often of being billy no mates by the pool with no one to talk to.

Last year after a purchasing my flat (Most stressful thing I have ever done) and getting over a Lupus flair I was sitting in my office stressed and tired and suddenly decided …..”I’m going on holiday!”

nuNAAT Summer Hairstyling Challenge - Product Review

I recently decided to give my hair a break from protective styling so it was time to put some effort into my fro instead of my normal get up and go but I was ready.

And the ORS Curls Unleashed Giveaway winner is......

And we have a winner..........

Congratulations

Rachael Hepburn of

You are the Winner of my ORS Curls Unleashed Giveaway

“I've been on my natural hair journey properly for about 2 years now but I've yet to try and embrace my '

natural curl pattern' since I prefer straighter styles.

I'm so excited to win this ORS curls unleashed prize so I can finally try some naturally curly styles.”

Enjoy!!!!

Thank you for every on that entered my ORS Curls Unleashed Giveaway please keep checking out my blog for product and event reviews, beauty and fashion post and more givaways.

oh and check out Racheals blog http://simplyrayy.blogspot.co.uk/

ORS CURLS UNLEASHED GET THE LOOK FLAT TWIST OUT STYLE PACK GIVEAWAY!!

This give a way is for my curly girls

I am giving away an ORS Curls unleashed get the look flat twist style pack.

The Style pack includes everything you need to ‘Get The Look’.

This kit includes:

Styling Information Card, Curl Boosting Jelly (1.75oz), Curl Defining Crème (1.75oz), Leave-In Conditioner (1.75oz)

Curl Boosting Jelly

Curls Unleashed™ Set it Off™ Curl Boosting Jelly is made with soothing aloe vera, wheat protein, vitamin B and other ingredients to help give you gorgeous, “crunchless” curl definition.

• Defines curls without the crunch

• Helps eliminate frizz

• Provides all day hold

This product helps eliminate frizz without making your hair feel hard or crunchy. Great for all types of hair. This product is free of SD alcohol, parabens & mineral oil. Packaging is BPA free and recyclable.

Curl Defining Crème

Curls Unleashed™ Take Command™ Curl Defining Crème helps shine, define and moisturize your curls without shrinkage. This product is great for twists, twist outs, coiling, freestyles and updos.

• Moisturizes

• Defines Curls

• Anti-Shrinkage

• No Flaking

This product does not flake and stretches your curls. The Take Command Curl Defining Crème also does not contain petrolatum, mineral oil, SD alcohol, or parabens. Packaging is BPA free and recyclable.

Leave-In Conditioner

With Vitamin E, moisturizing Shea Butter, Coconut Oil and Olive Oil, No Boundaries Leave-In Conditioner moisturizes, detangles, defines and conditions your curls.

• Softens & Defines Curls

• Detangles

• Conditions

This product is great to use with Curls Unleashed™ Let it Flow™ Shine & Define Mousse

Sounds great right?

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NATURIGIN Permanent Hair Dye Review

I have been on my natural hair journey for a few years now however my neutral hair colour is an off black brown colour that can only be described with one word blah!

I used to religiously dye my hair jet black but that along with having a relaxer, daily heat styling and the medication it take for Lupus my hair was in awful condition and now that I am rocking a healthy head of hair I am reluctant to use any chemicals.

A few months ago attended Bloggers Fashion week hosted by Bloggers Hangout where I was introduced to the guys from NATURIGIN and introduced to the NATURIGIN Permanent Hair Dye

The NATURIGIN hair dyes are non-permanent doesn’t contain PPD(P-phenylenediamine), Ammonia, Resorcinol or Peroxide so I thought why not give it a try.

I opted for Black 2.0

http://www.naturigin.com/natural-colours/black20/

The Process was simple enough, the kit contained the following:

Colour Cream (A)

Activator (B)

After Colour Treatment (C)

Safety Gloves (D)

I simply added the contents of the Colour Cream (A) into the Activator squeezy bottle (B) shock the bottle to mix it up.

I then applied all the mixture from the Activator bottle to my hair starting on the hair roots and working towards the ends.

When my hair was coated in the mixture I then massaged it into my hair and the scalp, before covering it with a shower cap to let it work in

The instructions said to leave in for 30 mins but I gave it an extra 10 minutes as my hair doesn’t take dye very well.

After this I washed the dye out of my hair I applied the content of the After Colour Treatment (C) to my hair and massaged gently for 2 minutes and then rinsed it out.

I then followed with my fave conditioner.

Before

After

The result was a very natural dark colour, I wouldn’t necessarily describe to as jet black bit I was totally happy with the results

Have you tried any NATURIGIN products before?

Hello Fresh Food Box Review

Firstly let me state I never said I was a domestic goddess!

Yes I can cook

But do I like to cook?

Wots Her Name Again Hair Journey

Hi my name is Lee-Anne

I was addicted to the creamy crack and I probably still am.

Despite not indulging for over three years the choice to go completely natural was not totally my own.

Yes, I had considered it and had even started stretching out my relaxers and was slowly going on my

own kind of hair journey, which included protective styling and generally taking better care of my

hair by taking more notice of the products I was using.

However, the choice was ultimately made by

me living with an autoimmune diseases called Lupus, and had been put on steroids to combat it.

Suddenly my hair was coming out in clumps and I was advised to avoid relaxers until my condition

was stable.

I can’t remember quite when my relationship with relaxers stared but I think that it started before I

was 8, as I can remember dreading Sundays, as that is when my hair would have to be washed and

braided. I hated having my hair done!

A combination of lack of understanding of how to maintain my hair coupled with a distinct lack of

time and patience my from my single black mother culminated in my ‘hair day’ being akin to being

tortured.

Tears were shed, combs were hidden in VCR and licks were given.

I also remember being told that my hair was picky, tough (I think I told a few people that too) and

coarse not long shiny and silky like my dolls or the white women on the TV, but that’s what I wanted.

One day after a particularly stressful session of getting my hair done (For both my mother and

myself) a broken wide tooth come was the straw that broke the camel’s back.

You’re getting a relaxer she angrily shouted at me!

Thinking this was some kind of punishment I simply cried. The following week she came home with

a box of PCJ relaxer for girls. The American models looked so trendy to me with their silky hair in

fashionable styles and better still they were black like me!

“Is my hair going to look like that Mum” I asked hopefully to which she replied “yes”.

I don’t think anyone forgets their first perm I defiantly didn’t.

Oh I was feeling myself it was shiny soft and the comb ran right through it yes! I was feeling myself.

From then it was a blur of hairstyles throughout my adolescence and adulthood; braids, weaves

bobs you name it I did it.

How did you grow your hair so long? My white colleagues would often ask in amazement when I

sashayed into the office with hair down to my back.

Shrinkage, shedding, breakage, dry scalp and chemicals burns I experienced it.

Saunas, steam rooms and swimming pools I avoided it

All to have what I considered being beautiful hair.

Here I am three years deep and I am still learning about how to properly maintain and appreciate

and love my African hair.

Deep conditions, co-wash, moisturise and seal and of course protective styles, oh yes I am learning.

The more that I am learning is the more that I am becoming comfortable with my hair in its natural

state.

The question is would I relax my hair again in the future?

The politics of hair has been well discussed: perm verses natural making a symbolic play on your

cultural awareness.

I refuse to belong to any particular camp but am fully aware that knowledge of

self is a delicious power and choice and fashion is not a thing that can be politically determined or

confined.

Motions Hair Pre-wash Detangling Butter and Giveaway

During my visit to The Natural Hair Week a few weeks ago I happened upon the Motions stand a while having a natter with the staff.

I have been aware of motions for some time but I had never really tried any of their products, however the company has re-branded and launched a Natural textural textures range, which contains a heat styling range and a Natural textures range.

During our convo I mentioned to one of the consultants that I would be taking down my box braids, washing and deep conditioning my hair and how I was not looking forward to it. One of the consultants then introduced me to this little gem:

Pre-wash Detangling Butter

which is one of the newest products in the Motions Natural Textures range.

I was instructed to me to gently finger comb my hair then apply the product to the hair wait 15 minutes then comb out.

I think I can handle that.

As Motions were selling four products for £10 I decided to treat my hair to the following:

Natural Textures Moisturizing Cleanser

Natural Textures Deep Conditioning Masque

Natural Textures Smoothing Conditioner

Instead of going straight home after the event to rake out my braids and properly sort out my hair I ended up going out for dinner and drinks and rolled into my house around 10pm leaving me little time for me to take out my braids, wash and deep condition my hair as I had an appointment with a hairdresser to get my hair Crochet braided at 12pm the following day.

Once I took out the braids it was dumb late so unfortunately I wasn’t in a place to vogue and take pictures :(

As instructed I finger detangled my hair then I added the Pre-wash Detangling Butter massaging it into my hair then I left it for 15 mins then combed in sections with a wide tooth comb starting from the ends and working my up to the roots.

The product was creamy and had a lovely smell to it and I found it worked really well to detangle my tresses.

All I can say is wow! Combing out my hair after taking out my braids has never been this simple.

I then rinsed my hair and washed it with the Moisturizing Cleanser. It lathered up well and also smelled nice.

As I had my hair in the braided for around 4 weeks previously I was eager to give it a good deep condition.

I found the masque to be quite thin in consistency and I was concerned that I would end up using the whole tub on my hair but I found that a little went quite a long way.

When I applied the masque to my damp hair in sections before combing with a wide tooth comb and platting into a loose braid.

I then covered my hair with a shower cap I then had a hot bath to compensate for not sitting under the dryer.

After getting out of the bath, and putting on my PJ I decided to leave the conditioner in a little bit longer and ended up falling asleep with it in my hair. Not great for my pillows but not the worst thing that could happen.

The following morning when I rinsed out the conditioner my hair felt lovely an my hair soft (moisturised) oh and let me mention that when I applied the masque my curls suddenly popped into cutest tiny ringlets I wish a took a picture.

Before

After

Again apologies for the lack of photos it was dumb o’clock in the morning.

While my hair was still slightly damp I moisturize and sealed with Creamy Hair Lotion by Cantu and Coconut oil and braid in sections and braided into chunky braids.

Have you tried Motions new range?

What are your thoughts?

Want to try out the Pre-wash Detangling Butter?