Dull, lifeless hair? Meet Aussome Volume Shampoo

For the last few months my hair has been in pretty bad condition. My hair has never been thick, but it's been seriously limp and lifeless. It's also been susceptible to breakage. So I've been searching for products to bring it back to life. Aussie is a brand I have liked over the years but stopped using recently. Not so much due to bad products but more so due to rubbish packaging.

I've always liked '3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor' for when my hair needs a bit of TLC. However the last bottle I bought leaked all over my shower after just one use. For those who know the bottle, it sits upside down unlike others. Needless to say my heart broke a little when I realised this bottle was faulty and had leaked everywhere :( . My other issue was with their heat defence spray 'Take The Heat'. Unfortunately after a few uses the nozzle on the bottle stopped working and I had to transfer the remaining liquid to a new bottle. And so I had given up.... until now!

I picked up the Aussome Volume Shampoo and Conditioner in my local Janet Dillon pharmacy as they were on offer. I've been using them both for a couple of weeks now. The claim is that the unique formula with extract of Australian hops gives your hair body from roots to tip.

I have to say I'm massively impressed. Firstly the scent of them is beautiful! It's like a wave of bubblegum washing over you (that classic Aussie smell), without being too overwhelming. Also even after drying, your hair still smells just as fresh and lasts for hours. This is a big plus for me as I haven't found this with many products. Although my hair didn't feel too nice after the being washed, once it was dry I was amazed. My hair felt so soft and lightweight. It also gave my hair a fair amount of body and took away most of the frizz. I honestly can't remember the last time a shampoo/conditioner made my hair feel so healthy.

I imagine I'll get a lot of use out of these bottles as a little goes a long way. Even with a small amount of shampoo you get an amazing lather. As I only paid €4 for each, to me this is fantastic value for money. I can't really fault these, so as long as my hair continues to feel this healthy and full, it will definitely be part of my haircare routine! I'd advise anyone who's hair has lost it's umph to give this a shot! Aussie are available in all leading supermarkets and pharmacies.

Til next time,
Toodles,

My top 6 (affordable) eye brushes!

When it comes to makeup products, I think my biggest weakness has to be brushes. I want them all! They're the one thing I'll be keeping an eye out for at the Irish Beauty Show on Sunday. I don't think I'll ever have enough :)

It was so hard to whittle this post down to just 6 brushes. (It was meant to be 5 but they're all just too good!) These are the brushes I reach for most. I can do a full eye look with just these alone. So lets dive right in!

First up I chose a lovely little shader brush from Sigma brushes. This is the E55. It's perfect for applying your base shadow to your lid. The hairs are quiet dense, so I don't find as much fallout with product as I do with other similar brushes. I've also had this for a few years, and after many washes it's never lost it's shape or many hairs. To me it's a classic brush that should be in everyones kit!

Next we have the Patricia from Nima brush. I nabbed this at last years beauty show and it's been a staple ever since. I use this for crease colours. It fits in the crease of my eye perfectly, and it's hairs are so soft it makes blending that much easier. All you need is a very light touch to get this brush to do it's job. Another part I really like about this (and the other brushes in the range) is the handle. It's a pretty matte duck egg blue, and feels lovely in your hand! Nice colourful addition to any kit.

One of my absolute favourite brushes ever next, the E10 from Blank Canvas Cosmetics. I think I own 3 of these in case anything were to happen to one and I couldn't replace it! This is my go to brush for a strong eye look. I'll use this for blending under the eye, to give a lovely soft smoked out effect. It's one of the softest brushes I own. I also love that even after using a black shadow, this little beaut washes up like new again! Couldn't be without this brush to be honest :)

Gel liner is a must for me for night time makeup. And finding a good brush for this has been a struggle of mine. However my favourite so far has definitely been the Synthetic Detail Liner brush from Royal & Langnickel. It's from their Silk Pro range, yet is still so affordable. I own a few of these as liner brushes don't last forever, but I've had very little hair loss out of this considering how much it has been used! It looks a little splayed in the picture after being washed, but once you place it in your liner the hairs come back together. A brush line that definitely deserve more attention.

The second time for BCC on this blog, I'm talking about the 006 blending brush. So when you're eye look is completely done, this is the brush you'll run over the top to get that final soft edge we all love. I have a few different versions of these, but this is my favourite as its more flat topped rather than round topped. I feel this gives me a softer finish overall. I also like the size of it. Makes finishing your look much quicker if you're short of time! (Upon review I'm not entirely sure if this brush is still available to buy on the site, but they have various styles which are very similar indeed :) )

And finally...not technically an eye brush, I have this angled brush from AYU brushes. I've been obsessed with eyebrows for a long time, especially getting the shape of my own sorted. Most angled brushes are too soft, or it's impossible to get a fine tip at the end of your brow. However, this is the holy grail of them all! I don't think I could ever use a different one. The hairs are strong but not so much that they drag your brow. And it is still super thin, yet packed full of brush hairs. Again, everyone needs this brush in their lives!!

Wow I said brush a lot of times! Anyway...if you'd like to pick up any of these brushes for yourself, here's where you can do so :)

http://www.blankcanvascosmetics.com/

http://www.ayumakeup.ie/

http://www.nimabrush.com/

http://www.cloud10beauty.com/brands/sigma-beauty.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwqNiwBRDnq93MioaqtKQBEiQAb7Ezn3-RBxqgS4_jubw41GncB9XE3kmiROBdSAMob7C_J1waAg6F8P8HAQ

http://beautyuk.royalbrush.com/

Till next time,

Toodles,