Most people love to colour their hair, either for change or to cover
white hair. Unfortunately, the
effect of hair dyes can be devastating. All conventional hair colours contain hydrogen
peroxide. This causes severe damage to
hair and scalp.
So what should you do?
Treat your hair naturally
as much as possible and always prepare your hair for dyeing in advance.
Coconut oil hair treatment before hair dyeing
does miracles. Trust me, I've done it
several times. Coconut oil is the best choice for you to save your hair all the damaging
consequences of dyeing and bleaching your hair.
How to use coconut oil as a pre-dye treatment:
Cleanse hair from
any other oil or conditioner.
Apply
warm coconut oil to dry hair.
Message the scalp
with coconut oil then spread it to your whole hair.
Coat all
of your hair with coconut oil from root to tip.
Leave it for at
least one hour then dye your hair as you usually do.DO NOT WASH OFF THE COCONUT OIL!
I like to sleep with coconut oil soaked hair the night before, then
colour my hair as usual the next day with the oil still in my hair. This treatment leaves my hair soft and
conditioned and my hair colour is even and vibrant.
How does it work:
The science behind it says that coconut oil is a natural chelating agent
which chelates the damaging iron and copper produced by the chemical reaction
which happens when you use peroxide on your hair.
It protects the
hair from the damaging effects of peroxide, by making a natural protecting
cover for hair. It protects the
hair from the outer layer to the deepest layer.
Coconut oil binds to hair protein molecules, thus protecting the hair from losing its main building block (protein).
An additional
benefit from coconut oil is that, it increases the dye uptake by the hair which
gives a harmonious and vibrant hair colour result.
Have you heard of this treatment before? If you have tried it, share your experience below!
Hello everyone! Although it doesn't feel like autumn here in Malta, yet, I thought it would be fun to do the Sweater Weather Tag! So, here are some of my autumn favourites...
Favourite candle scent?
I'm obsessed with Yankee Candle, especially the fruit
and food and spice fragrances. I can't
get enough of the Sweet Strawberry smell!
Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate?
I never drank coffee in my life. I drink green tea, rooibosred tea and herbal teas. But I also love my vegan
hot chocolate (hot rice drink or oats drink with pure cocoa powder).
What's the best fall memory you have?
Watching horror movies and classic TV specials around Halloween.
Which make-up trend do you prefer: dark lips or winged eyeliner?
I wear both but if I had to choose I'd pick winked
eyeliner.
Best fragrance for fall?
When it comes to perfume, I like what I like regardless
of seasons!
Favourite Thanksgiving food?
Malta doesn't celebrate Thanksgiving.
What is autumn weather like where you live?
Mostly warm sunny days and slightly cooler evenings.Currently the temperature is about 25°C (77°F).
Most worn sweater?
I love over-sized knitted sweaters but I'm currently still wearing summer clothes. It's still way too hot to wear sweaters! :(
Must-have nail polish this fall?
My "must-have" for autumn and winter is always
a red nail polish.
Football games or jumping in leaf piles?
I'm not into sports and I never jumped in leaf piles.
Skinny jeans or leggings?
Leggings are more comfortable!
Combat boots or Uggs?
Combat boots. ❤
Is
pumpkin spice worth the hype?
I personally can't stand it!
Favourite fall TV show?
I watch so many shows, way too many! I can't pick a favourite.
What song really gets you into the fall spirit?
I don't think there's a particular song that gets me into the "fall spirit". I'm
currently loving PTX Vol III and That's Christmas To Meby Pentatonix but, it's way too early to listen to the second one
over and over again.
P.S. I just realised that I also mentioned Pentatonix in last year's Winter tag! #superfan
Hope you enjoyed this post as much as I did! You can answer these questions in the comment section below!
Today's post is another Halloween "outfit inspiration". Want to dress up as ArielfromThe Little Mermaid this Halloween? - Easy!
Just pick up a green maxi skirt and pair it with a cute purple bandeau or a purple tank top, if you prefer. Include some cute starfish or seashell accessories. When it comes to make-up; a coral lipstick and sparkly nail polish will complement the outfit. Oh, and don't forget to put on false lashes for that cartoonish effect! You can also add a red wig if you feel your hair isn't mermaid-like enough.
I'm a rabid fan of everything horror, supernatural and paranormal so understandably I love Halloween. While every little girl wanted to be a princess, I wanted to be a witch! ☺
The Addams Family (1964-1966) was one of my favouriteTV shows growing up. In case you're wondering, I was born in 1985; as a child, I watched re-runs on Italiantelevision. However, I'm not a fan of the movies.
Wednesday was one of my favourite characters on the show, she was a pale, dark-haired, grim-looking little girl who was fascinated with death and the macabre.
Today's "outfit inspiration" is a Wednesday Addams Halloween costume. This is a classic and very simple costume.
H&M black dress
hm.com
John Lewis intimate
johnlewis.com
Wet Seal black boots
wetseal.com
Essie black nail polish
boots.com
If you want to dress up as Wednesday, make sure to find a black dress with a white collar. I like the flat boots because little Wednesday wore flat boots in the TV series. Pigtail braids and black tights complete the outfit! You can also wear black nail polish if you want to.
The Addams Family (1964)
Are you dressing up this Halloween? And, are you a fan of The Addams Family too? Leave a comment and let me know!
I've put together two purple outfit ideas for Spirit Day; a casual and a formal outfit.
Casual outfit recommendation:
On this day people wear the colour purple to show support for LGBT youth who are victims of bullying. Purplesymbolises 'spirit' on the rainbow flag.
Formal outfit recommendation:
Getting involved is easy! Turn your social media pics purplehere, and wear purple on October 16th and help create a world in which LGBT youth are accepted for who they are.
Which outfit do you prefer? Are you going to wear purple on Thursday? Answer in the comment section below!
Hello
everyone! On
Wednesday, October 1st, I blogged about carcinogenic ingredients found
inP&Gbeauty products in a posed titled, Tell P&G to remove cancer-causing chemicals from
cosmetics! If you have not yet signed the petition,
please do so now! If you want to test
your knowledge of toxic chemicals in make-up and personal care products you can take theSafe
Cosmetics Quizcreated by The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
It seems these days there's an app for nearly everything, including acne! In fact, a new appis claiming it can stopacne.It’s called Spruce, and it offers customers a diagnosis with a board-certified US dermatologist directly from their phone. All you have to do is, download the app, take a few selfies, answer a few questions and hit send. Within 24 hours, you’ll hear from a dermatologist. A visit is only $40 and includes a personalised treatment plan with prescriptions sent to your pharmacy. At this time, Spruce is only available in California, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania.
To learn more about Spruce, watch the video below.
Free to download the application, sign up, and access Spruce guides on skin care.
Visits are less expensive than the $100+ average cost of an in-person dermatologist appointment.
100% refundable if you don’t have a great experience.
Doctors on Spruce are from top US medical schools and practice according to the highest clinical standards.
Spruce is HIPAA compliant - all information is protected with advanced security measures.
Would you try the Spruce app? Let me know in the comments below.
Hello everyone! You may have noticed that I've been mentioning WGWT quite often in my recent posts. In case you were wondering, these are NOT sponsored posts! I just enjoy answering styling questions on the site. In fact, if you have any styling questions you want to ask me, just click here! Today I want to show you the latest questions I answered.Check out my recommendations and let me know what you think!
Question:
Anonymous - What goes with this?
Answer: Me - This black A-line dress would look great paired with that statement necklace and nude peep-toe pumps.
Question: Anonymous - This is for my Homecoming. I wanna look really fab, not too busy, and #flawless I need shoes ($50 or under) and accessories ($40 - Maybe just a bag, I prefer clutches)
Answer: Me - I think these accessories are perfect. What do you think?
Question:
Anonymous - Love this shirt but I don't know what to wear with it...
Answer:
Me - I would pair the City Scape Tank with blue jeans, a biker jacket and black trainers.
I love the black clutch bag form Accessorize and the statement rope necklace from Topshop! Do you like the outfits I recommended? Which outfit do you prefer?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an
annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. Unfortunately a great amount of beauty products still contain cancer-causing ingredients. Even the lowest levels of carcinogenic chemicals,
can be very harmful when found in products used every day like; make-up, skincare and hair products.
I just signed an
online petition asking Mr A.G Lafley, the Chairman of the
Board, President, and CEO of P&G, toremove cancer-causing
chemicals from cosmetics. Keep reading to find out more about this campaign!
"The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found
cancer-causing chemicals in a number of cosmetics made by Procter & Gamble
(P&G), including their Cover Girl blushes, mascara and eye shadows, Olay
anti-aging creams, Max Factor mascara, and more.
Even P&G’s
Pantene Beautiful Lengths Finishing Crème – which is marketed with a pink
ribbon for breast cancer awareness – contains a chemical linked to cancer!
Carcinogens have no
place in anyone’s beauty routine. Even low levels of cancer chemicals add
up to real harm when they are found in products used every day, from shampoos
and other hair products, creams, blushes, and nail polish.
P&G can and
already does make personal care products without toxic chemicals linked to
cancer. P&G can become a leader and a true champion for women’s
health by making cosmetics without cancer the new industry standard."
Campaign for Safe Cosmeticsis a broad-based coalition, housed at the Breast Cancer Fund, working
to clean up the beauty aisle through public advocacy and market campaigns
designed to eliminate dangerous chemicals linked to cancer,
reproductive harm
and other adverse health impacts from cosmetics and personal care products.
Although acne usually begins in puberty, it is not restricted to any particular age group. Adults in their twenties, thirties, forties even fifties can develop acne.
Acne after puberty affects women more often than men. Even women who managed to avoid breakouts as teenagers can be affected by hormonal acne later in life. In women, up to 60% of acne breakouts are hormone-related.
Hormonal acne can be identified by the location of the blemishes. Acne located beneath the cheekbones and along the jawline is often more likely to be related to hormonal issues than acne across the forehead or the bridge of the nose.
Tips: Watch what you eat! Recent studies suggest that high-glycemic foods such as refined grains and processed sugars may, in fact, trigger acne breakouts. Low glycemic foods such as whole grains, lean meat, and fish may keep acne at bay because they stabilise blood sugar and prevent insulin spikes.
You can decrease the effect of hormonal acne by getting enough sleep, drinking plenty of water, eating lots of vegetables andexercisingto reduce stress.
If you think you might have hormonal acne, the best thing to do is to discuss it with your health care provider.
Do you suffer from adult acne? If you have more tips on how to deal with adult/hormonal acne, leave a comment below!
Hello everyone! Since today marks the official first day of autumn (fall), I have a special treat for all you DIY beauty lovers . I want to ...
About Cosette's Beauty Pantry
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