Electric Make Up Brush Cleaner | Amazon Best Buy

So, as everyone in lockdown, I'm finding things to do when I am not working or doing housework. I purchased this back before we moved house (blog post to come on that). 

When sorting out my dressing room I came across the package again and decided to give it a go. 

Now I don't know about you, I am horrendous at washing my brushes regularly. Generally choosing to buy new ones instead... bad I know - I am determined to get better at it, especially now I have this little gadget! 

I found this one back in April and there are loads to choose from, so I don't think it necessarily needs to be this one specifically as I'm pretty sure they all do a similar job.

It didn't come with makeup brush cleaner but I generally use Johnson's baby shampoo which works a treat and it super cheap, although if you have any suggestions, I'm all ears. 

                      

The product came with 7 adaptors, one of which with 8 sizes in and as yet I haven't come across a brush that hasn't fit one of them. What I will say is, I have been trying to ensure I use one slightly smaller so it holds it tight and doesn't fly out, covering me in dirty soapy water... which definitely didn't happen... 

Below are some before and after pictures that I remembered to take and I have to say, I didn't think there would be an issue with the cleaning aspect, but the drying I was extremely impressed with. 

The wand has two speeds, the first for cleaning and the second for drying. One thing I have been doing is taking it out of the bowl to use the drying option. (It doesn't say to do this - I just found it helped the drying process) 

                        

I am having to clean my flat brushes manually, but with it only being a couple of my massive stash, I don't mind!

I would love to know how you clean your brushes and what you use.

Much Love as always,

Miracle Tablets | Lifestyle

I have been dying my hair for about 18years now and will be the first to say that I don't take great care of my hair in between. I can go months without haircuts, get easily bored with the colour and have used more home dyes that I can count. With my wedding being next year, I realised I needed to buck my ideas up.

I have stopped using heat on my hair unless necessary (sometimes you need to dry your hair if you're like me and your washing days don't align with plans you have made!)

I am still on the look out for a decent hair mask as so far the ones I've tried haven't done much...

My hair is in the best condition it's been in ages... bearing in mind it's bleached... and I think it is all down to these tablets!

 Now, I've always been a massive skeptic when it comes to things like this, but after hearing about them from a friend after they had done wonders for her hair, I thought I'd give them a go. After all, what did I have to lose?

I ordered mine from Amazon but I'm sure you can pick them up in other places too and the ones I chose are the Solgar North Atlantic Kelp Tablets.

                                           

Apologies for the stock photo, but where I am now getting to the end of my pot, the label has peeled so much that you wouldn't be able to tell what they are! 

You get 250 tablets in a pot and take one a day. I'm not brilliant at remembering I won't lie... so I try and take them in the morning with my other pills.

Since taking these; my hair is healthier, longer and looks in such better condition.

The below picture was about 2 months before I started taking them.

   

This next picture is my hair now - I have also started bleaching my hair again as you can see, but my hair is no where near as elasticated as it has been in the past when bleaching and I can only think it is down to these miracle tablets!

I love them and tell everyone I can to get them because I truly believe they are a miracle. Have I said miracle enough times?

Now that the countdown is on for my wedding, I want my hair in the best condition possible. 

Do you have any wonders like these? I may be a true convert...

Much Love as Always,

Strip Eyelash Application Hacks!

Ok... So we all have a lot of love for the look that a strip lash gives to your finished look... That is... If you can get the darn things on!

I used to be a nightmare with them, getting the glue on my fingers and then on my face... It wasn't pretty! 

At college I picked up a few tips from a girl in my class and the rest is history! 

I've also come to realise that it doesn't matter how cheap the lashes are, (primark do some great ones, and my favourite pair came from a pound shop!) 

As long as you have some decent glue, you are on to a winner! 

I've used the Duo glue for years, and I only ever found it in MAC. However, recently I noticed the mini versions in Boots. So if you don't wear them that often, this size would be perfect for you. 

I'm not saying this will work for everyone, and that this is the only way you will get them on. At the end of the day, do whatever works for you.

I now don't tend to even use the tweezers as it tends to slow my process down. But! They are a fab tool when you are starting out. Just please be careful!!! 

Now... You will need:

• Eyelash Glue (preferably Duo, but if you prefer a different brand, go for it!)

• A Pair of Strip Eyelashes

• Tweezers

• Cotton Buds

• Eyeliner




Everyone does their eyelashes differently. I personally do all my eye make up first before applying them as I don't want the fall out from eye shadow on them. 

I also always do my bottom lash mascara as well as applying one coat on my top lashes before applying the lash.

You need to be really careful when removing your lashes from the package and I do generally use my tweezers for this to save any mishaps! 

Once you have removed them, put them on a flat surface away from any breeze... (the amount of times I have put them near a fan or window!)

You then need to squeeze a thin line of glue across the entire thread of the lash.

Be really careful with this as you don't want the glue going everywhere! If you struggle with this bit, use one of the cotton buds to do it with. 

You need to leave them to dry a little to get tacky so that they stick. So while mine are drying, I do my eyeliner.

Now I always put eyeliner on underneath lashes as I tend to wear quite big, long lashes and so the natural, no eyeliner look won't work. 

If you are going for the natural look you can skip this step. 

I simply draw a thin-ish line of liner across my lid, as close to the eye as possible. Obviously if you are going for a dramatic look, you can make it bigger.

Now comes the lashes! 

Pick the first lash up in the middle with your tweezers and place onto your eye, as close to your lash line as possible starting in the middle.

Press down gently, and then move to each corner and do the same. 

I tend to chose the inside corner, as this is the one that matters most. Plus it's a lot easier to add glue to the outer corner of the lash if you need to. 

Once you have done both corners, I take a cotton bud, just to ensure the entire lash is firmly on. 

Don't worry about the glue, it will dry clear! 

I generally add a little more liner if needed over the top, along with a coat of mascara, but these aren't necessary steps. 

I would also add a little bit if liner, or eyeshadow as liner, in the inner corner if I have gone natural, just to join the line up.

I hope this has helped some of you with this process. 

Let me know how you get on! 

Much Love,

Tk xx