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25.7.12

Backcomb in a Bottle!


Hi everyone :)
I recently took a trip to the hairdressers to get my hair done for a night out and bought the ‘Backcomb in a Bottle’ on the recommendation of the stylist. My hair is quite fine so I sometimes have trouble getting some volume into it and making the look last, so I thought this product might help with the problem.

How to use the spray....
To use the ‘What a Tease’ spray, I take a small section of hair and lift it up before spraying a very small amount of product at the roots of the hair, leaving it kind on stood up on end! Next I simply smooth over the top and that’s really all there is too it. If you want an extra boost you can backcomb it a couple of times before smoothing it over but I’ve found I don’t really need to do this step and the spray alone adds enough volume.
A section of my hair after using the spray

 What I like about it....

I really like this spray as it does exactly what it says on the tin! I was amazed at the results after the hairdresser had completed the look for my night out as it was transformed from fine and limp to voluminous and full with the spray of a can. It does take practice to use this product as it can be a bit tricky to work with at the start and using too much will leave your hair in a big tangled, sticky mess (believe me it’s a nightmare to fix again!)  You really do only need a very small amount but that only makes the product last longer in my eyes and gives you better value for money. Your hair won’t budge an inch after using this spray and that’s coming from someone whose hair usually falls flat after a couple of hours or so.
What I don’t like...
As I mentioned above this product can be quite tricky to work with at the start and if you overspray you’re going to have trouble getting it out again as it won’t comb out at all. Therefore, you need to make sure you’re happy with the overall look of your hair before you start spraying. Having said that, with a little practice it does get easier to find a balance between too much and not enough and you’ll eventually find what works best for you. The smell of the spray is also a bit of a put off as it smells quite strong and chemical like. For that reason I have found myself spritzing some other hairspray over the top to try and make sure my hair smells a bit nicer. I have had a bit of trouble with the nozzle clogging up too which is a pain but you can clean it up just by running a bit of hot water over it and cleaning it with a damp cloth or tissue.
Overall....
Overall this product is pretty much a super strong hairspray but if like me, your hair is quite fine and you struggle to add more volume, then this might be a good product for you to try. The main thing is to remember to use it sparingly and in small selected areas as it’s definitely not a product you could spray all over and then style your hair afterwards. If you manage to get the amount right however, your hair will stay put for hours on end and you won’t have to worry about it falling half way through the day. I definitely think practice makes perfect with this one so if doesn’t go right the first time you use it, stick with it as I think it’s worth it in the end.
Have any of you guys tried the ‘Backcomb in a Bottle’? I’d love to hear what you thought of it or if there are any other volumising hair products you would recommend :)
Thanks for reading,
BBx

2.7.12

June Favourites!


I’m a bit late with my monthly favourites this time but June has just flown by, I don’t know where all the time has gone! Throughout June I found a few products which I think will be firm favourites for a long time so I thought I would share some of them with everyone out there :)
Victoria’s Secret Fragrance Mist – Vanilla Lace (about £7.50)
 I saw this body spray on a couple of other blogs and YouTube videos and thought I would like it as I love anything that smells like vanilla. This spray is no exception to that rule and has quickly become one of my favourite fragrances. I love spraying it after a shower or for a quick freshen up and think the scent lasts on the skin for a long time too. As we don’t have Victoria’s Secret in the UK yet I got this bottle from Amazon for about £7.50 plus postage and packaging which I think is good value for money as it is quite a large bottle that will last me a long time.
Revlon Photo Ready Perfecting Primer (£11.99)
 I had been using the L’oreal Paris Studio Secrets Smoothing Primer which I thought was quite good but I decided to give this one a try as I really like the Photo Ready foundation and was interested to see how good the primer is. At £11.99 the Revlon primer is cheaper than the L’oreal one and you get 27ml as opposed to 15ml. I really like this product and I do think it helps my makeup last longer as well as evening out my skin tone. I would definitely recommend it to anyone out there looking for a good makeup base and this is one product I will be repurchasing once it’s run out :)
Revlon Lip Butters (£7.99)
 Another product I’m loving from Revlon at the moment is their lip butters. I think these are a great alternative to lipstick for the summer when you might want something a bit lighter. I also find them a lot more hydrating than a lipstick which is great for me as I tend to get quite dry lips. The two I have are ‘Sugar Frosting’ and ‘Strawberry Shortcake’ which are two pinky colours but I will definitely be picking up some more of these next time I’m out shopping.
Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara (£20.50)
 This is my favourite mascara ever and although it is a bit on the pricey side I definitely think it is worth paying that bit extra. My lashes appear thicker, fuller and longer when I have used this product and it doesn’t clump at all. I think it will be difficult to find another mascara that I will love as much as this one but I might try the Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes mascara just to see how it compares.
Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil (£2.99)
 Recently, I have had a couple of people commenting on my eyebrows and asking which products I use to help define them. The answer is simply the Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil teamed with an eyebrow gel to set them in place. I think this pencil is only available in a couple of shades but I use the hazel one and think it makes my brows look really natural but also well defined. If you’re looking for a cheaper option I would definitely give this pencil a try!
What products have you guys been using non stop recently? Have you tried any of the products I have mentioned in my June faves? I’d love to know what you all think :)
Thanks for reading,
BBx
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