Umberto Giannini Christmas Gifts

Umberto Giannini have some truly GORGEOUS hair care gift sets for you this Christmas!

There is something for everyone, from stocking fillers to larger, more expensive gifts, but regardless of the price point, each gift is guaranteed to make the recipient a happy lady!

Retailing at a bargainous £8 you’ll find their Little Hair Miracle In A Box. 

Within this cute, angel winged box you’ll find their best selling Miracle Worker Oil  along with two festive, glittery Halo Bands and a Pony Tail clip. Treat your hair to a silky smooth look then create your own festive look with the hair bands!
 

  For those of us with hair lacking volume (that’ll be me then!), there’s The Big Sleepover Kit (£10).  

Packed into this compact box you’ll find 6 night time rollers, and Incredible Body Shampoo and Conditioner as well as an Incredible Body Blow Dry Spray. You now have everything you need to create a big, powerful looking barnet with plenty of va va voom!

For those who like to make sure they have everything their hair needs for a weekend away, there is The Beauty Traveller Hair Kit (£20).

This kit is ah-mazing and comes in a fabulous limited edition hair-care weekend bag!

In this beauty you’ve literally got everything your hair could possibly need or want for creating a fabulous ‘do or treating it after a hard weekend of partying!

Glam Hair Dry Shampoo

Beauty Secrets Catwalk Hairspray

Mend My Hair Rehab Salon Smooth Damage Repair Keratin Spray

Beauty Secrets Overnight Beauty Balm

Dazzle Shine Spray

Limited Edition Pin Tin

Better still, all of these gifts are available in the Boots 3 for 2 Christmas event, so why not treat a friend or two then perhaps give your own locks a little gift!

Toni & Guy Infusion Straightener Giveaway!

It’s Friday and what better way to celebrate than with a fab giveaway!

Get your hair looking gorgeous courtesy of Toni & Guy’s Infusion Straightener.

This unique Straightener is innovatively designed to Infuse, Condition & Protect your hair, thanks to its Unique Conditioning Treatment Reservoir which is designed to be filled up with Toni & Guy's Heat Protection Mist.

Simply fill up the reservoir with the mist and style your hair.

The mist infuses within the hair whilst styling, protecting it and ensuring it is always shiny and healthy. 

To enter the competition to win this gorgeous tool, simply fill in the form below.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Now, don’t be too disappointed if you don’t win though as these fab straighteners  currently have a 1/3 off the RRP (£80), exclusively at Boots!

If that wasn’t enough, until November 29^th Boots are holding Advantage Card days where if you spend £50 in store (or £75 online) you will receive £12 worth of points on your advantage card!

Wonderful!

Bumble & Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil

Call me weird, but I love winter. 

I love the cold, crisp mornings and snuggling up under a warm blanket with a hot chocolate!

I do not, however, love what winter does to my hair.

Central heating, rain and cold often leave’s my hair feeling dry, frizzy and looking less than glam.

 It’s a time of year when you need to make a bit more of an effort to look after your locks.

It’s just as well then that Bumble & Bumble have brought out a product that will help rescue your winter-hair-woes.

Hairdresser's Invisible Oil (£30) contains a blend of nourishing oils that sink into the hair, leaving it feeling soft, silky and shiny.

Use the oil like you would a serum on damp hair (remember to use sparingly) then blow dry as usual.

Unlike some serums, this oil felt incredibly light and not at all sticky or gooey.

It didn’t leave my hair feeling heavy or lank, quite the opposite, and it also banished the dreaded static which I often get after a blow dry.

The oil is light, yet ultra hydrating

 

I know it’s not cheap, but you really do only need to use a tiny amount each time so this bottle will probably last you until next winter!

Bumble & Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil is available now, retailing at £30 from Bumble & Bumble.

The Fuss Free Way to Fabulicious Hair, Clip In Buns!

Im not gonna lie. While I love experimenting with make up and dabbling in new looks, when it comes to my hair I seem to give up.

As im sure you’ve heard me moan on about before, I have long, ‘glassy’, dead straight hair. 

Yes I know im lucky that its naturally straight and shiny, but this tends to mean that I can do absolutely nothing with it.

Curls fall out within minutes and don’t even talk to me about trying to get volume and texture in it. It just doesn’t happen.

Consequently I wear my hair up a lot and am always looking at ways to make that more interesting- be it with hair clips, French plaits or those headband braids.

Not long ago I bought one of those doughnut rings for my hair to try and create a gorgeous, big bun. That didn’t work as my hair is so long I couldn’t get it to wrap around the bun or secure it properly.

Whilst browsing the internet for inspiration I came across Beauty Works Online, a specialty retailer of luxury hair extensions and on trend accessories for women and girls.

I browsed their website and came across the tab called ‘Clip in Buns’. I felt my stomach flip. Could these finally be my answer for a stylish, sleek up do with minimal effort?

The Ballerina

The Braided

Available in 4 styles, The Ballerina, The Braided, The Classic and The Messy bun, I was fascinated by these hair pieces.  Gorgeous and natural looking and with a huge selection of colours to choose from, matching them to your hair colour is no problem.

The Classic

The Messy

I tested out just how easy these little gems are to use in the step by step guide below.

Secure your hair in a ponytail wherever you want the bun to sit

  

Wrap your hair into a knot and secure

 

Place the bun over the top of the knot. Use the combs attached within the bun to secure io place on top of your hair.

Use the Kirby grips inluded in the pack with the bun to secure it more securely to your hair

And Voila! A gorgeous, big, glamourous bun is all yours!

I found the bun extremely easy to use and it stayed in all day with the help of the Kirby grips.

The only negative thing I have to say is that the bun had a slightly un-natural shine to it. When in your hair and looked at in sunlight, it is possible to see that it is not actually part of your hair. That said, it’s possible I needed a different colour for my hair and plus if being worn on a night out, no one will ever know!

The Clip in Bun range is available from Beauty Works Online with prices starting from £19.99. The Braided bun I wore is available at £24.99