My Haircare Routine

Hey everyone!

Today I'm going to be showing you my haircare routine. I've tried to keep it as simple as possible by

just showing you the main products I use. I don't really use to many different products on my hair

anyway otherwise it gets a bit too much to keep up with.

Here is just a picture of my hair showing you what colour it is and how long it is. I don't think you can tell

from this picture but my hair is in very good condition. I pretty much put that down to the fact that I very

very rarely use any heat on my hair. I sometimes curl my hair but never blow dry it or anything. I will always

leave it to dry naturally unless I'm very desperate and in a rush. I usually wash my hair every 3/4 days

depending on how bad my hair is looking. I also don't get it cut very often but I'm going to try and get into

the habit of having it trimmed regularly.

I usually wash my hair using the Macadamia Oil Shampoo and Conditioner. They work wonder on damaged

hair. I like to invest in things like this as I know it works and also where I don't wash my hair too often I don't

use it up so quickly.

If I'm not using this brand then I will usually use the John Frieda  Shampoo and Conditioner  as it's slightly cheaper

and is easier to get hold of. They aren't anything too special but they are safe for coloured hair and help detangle

hair and helps revive over styled hair.

My favourite hair mask to use is my Macadamia Oil Deep Repair Masque. It's very powerful so I only use it

about once a week on the mid-length's and ends of my hair instead of a conditioner. Then when my hair is

damp I will put the Macadamia Natural Healing Oil Treatment on the ends of my hair. This smells incredible

and love using it to keep my hair soft. I also use the conditioner from the hair dye I use sometimes also to keep

my colour sealed in. If you were wondering I use Nice n Easy Perfect 10 Permanent Colour in 6 Light Brown.

I don't always style my hair as when I'm working there isn't much point but when I do I will usually just back

comb it a little with my Denman Dressing Out Brush and put a bit of Got2b Happy Hour Hairspray in it. I

occasionally curl it and just use a bit of hairspray on top to hold it. Dry shampoo is very important to me

and I always have some handy! My favourite one is Batiste Brown Dry Shampoo. Then, whenever I need to

brush my hair I swear by my Tangle Teezer! It just makes having long thick hair a lot easier.

Camera: Canon 700D

Photography by Sophie Ford

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Sophie X

My Ciate Advent Calender Part 3

Hello everyone!

Today I'm going to be showing you the next 7 nail polish's I got in my advent calender.

They're much more spring/summer colours this week apart from the gold glitter which is love.

I got little decorative sliver and red balls which, look very difficult to do but I'm sure after a bit of practice I

can make it work! I got a lovely pale yellow colour which is beautiful but I got another yellow shade which,

is more of a mustard colour. This one I'm not so fond of as I prefer more feminine colours.

L-R: Caviar Pearls Deck the Nails, Kiss Chase, Pillow Fight, Amazing Gracie, Hidden Gem, Loop the Loop & Party Shoes.

My favourite shade is Amazing Gracie and I absolutely love the name of it.

I think it would look beautiful with Party shoes on top.

Camera: Canon 700D

Photography by Sophie ford

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Sophie X

My Ciate Advent Calender Part 2

Hello everyone!

So I did a post about a week or so ago about my advent calender this year. It's basically got nail varnish

each day and two surprise gifts instead of unhealthy chocolate everyday! Today I'm just showing you

the first week of the things I've got from it including one of the surprise gifts!
My first post on My Ciate Advent Calender Here

L-R: Snow Globe, Boudoir, Hopscotch, Hoopla, Sugar Plum & Fit For A Queen.

Below is the bracelet I got as a surprise gift.

Each day when I open a new door there is a lovely little uplifting quote on

the inside of each door which I absolutely love.

In the first week I got 2 glittery nail polish's, 2 pastel shade's and 2 bright shades. I think the first lot of

colours are very lovely. My favourite one so far is the bright red (Boudoir). It's the perfect colour for Christmas.

I will be showing you what the colours look like on the nails after I've opened the whole advent calender so

look out for that! I'll also be showing you the next week lot of nail polish's I get!

Camera: Canon 700D

Photography by Sophie Ford

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Sophie X

My Perfect Winter Red Lip

Maybelline Color Drama Lipstick in Light It Up

Hello everyone!

Along with most girls, I love a good red lip during the colder weather. I usually like a dark red but recently I

picked up a few of the new Maybelline Color Drama Lipsticks and this colour just looked so amazing, I had

to get it. It's such a perfect Christmas red colour. I usually find it hard to wear a red lip day to day but I feel

this one is so simple and easy to wear. It does have good staying power but at the same time it  does transfer

too easily for my liking. Otherwise I really love this lipstick, especially as it's not drying in the slightest

and is quite moisturising.

Camera: Canon 700D

Photography by Sophie Ford

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Sophie X

My Ciate Advent Calender

Hello everyone!

So, I usually do the traditional chocolate advent calender every year but this year I wanted to be healthy (sort of)

and I also got extremely excited when I saw this advent calender. The Ciate Mini Manicure Month Set (£19.99)

contains 24 nail polishes which are all pretty good sizes. they aren't full sizes but they definitely are very

generous sizes for the price you pay of this calender.

I'll be posting about all the new ones I get every so often to keep

you updated on what colours I get each day so look out for those!

Photography by Sophie Ford

Camera: Canon 700D

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Sophie X

November Favourites

Hello everyone!

Today I'm doing my November Favourites which I'm so exciting about because that means it's now December

and that means it's almost Christmas! I don't have tons of beauty favourites so I've added in a few non beauty

favourites of mine this month to make it more interesting.

Enjoy!

Primark Khaki Knit Jumper

I'm quite fussy when it comes to jumpers as they can make you look quite frumpy or they itch and just find it hard

to find a decent one that's inexpensive as well. This one from Primark fits really nicely and is one of my favourite

colours (khaki) and was only £10!

Boots Tea Tree Witch Hazel Exfoliating Face Scrub

This is my new favourite exfoliator! I've been looking for a good one for a while now and after seeing quite good

reviews of this brand in Boots, I though I'd try out a few things from the range. This does the job perfectly and

leaves me skin feeling incredibly smooth and it also helps fight against any blemishes.

Boots Tea Tree Witch Hazel Body Scrub

On the subject of exfoliator and scrubs I wanted one for my body also and this one is very similar to the face

scrub so does just as good of a job. It especially helps if you have Keratosis Pilaris.

Boots Tea Tree Witch Hazel Peel Off Face Mask

I'm a massive fan of face masks. It's the perfect way to relax! Preferably just after a long hot shower with a

cup of tea in hand! ;) This one I got because I thought it was easier as it's a peel off one and it's easier to travel

with them also as they are little throw away sachets. It feels really nice of the skin and it really helps bring down

any blemishes you have.

Tangle Teezer

I have wanted one of these for like.. ever! Seriously. I feel like I'm the last person to get one yet I have the

knottiest longest hair. I've been so desperate for one of these but couldn't really justify spending over £10 on

it after getting my other 'essentials' in Boots every other weekend.. But I finally caved in and got one and I

wish I had sooner. It just makes life so much easier. My hair is long and quite thick and I find it get knotted

a lot underneath and it's such a pain to try and sort it out. With this it' just makes my hair easier to maintain. Plus

it's really compact and pretty!

Benefit Hoola Bronzing Powder

I've have this bronzer for god knows how long and it's still going! Since it's winter and I'm looking a little pale

these days, I prefer to add a bit of bronzer on my face to make me looking a bit more alive! This is always my

favourite go to bronzer because it's so natural looking and matte and is very easy to blend.

Pret A Porter A5 Notebook

I found myself collecting a lot of notebooks recently.. I always am writing lists or just writing things down in

general and for my blog as well. I like to write things down as I feel more organised and I don't really like

boring old simple notepads. I find it nicer if I have something like this with a nice pattern on my desk as it's

almost like a bit of decoration on my desk as well.

TK Maxx Notebook

These two notebook's are also just to write things down in if I ever need to. I picked them up thought more so

for the quotes on the front. I love little positive quotes like this. It's just nice to read it ever once in a while. both

these quotes are from Jane Austen.

Quotes: 'We have all a better guide in ourselves... than any other person can be' - Jane Austen

'There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.' - Jane Austen

Photography by Sophie ford
Camera: Canon 700D

Thanks for reading!
Sophie X