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Grown Alchemist: Haircare with Transformative Ingredients

According to the Gregorian calendar, September 1st marks the start of meteorological autumn. With this change in season, I decided it was time to change my hair color. I wanted to bid farewell to the light summery blonde I had and instead opted in for a slightly darker blonde.   After a 3-hour long session at my hair salon where they used a million different toners, I finally had the desired hair color to kick of the fall season. I was definitely looking forward to the season of pumpkin spice lattes and the sound of footsteps crushing fallen leaves!   Maintaining…

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My Thoughts on the Latest MAKE UP FOR EVER Products

I’ve been a fan of MAKE UP FOR EVER for some time now. Their products tend to work quite well on my skin at times when its oily or when its dry. I decided to give two of their latest products a try; (a) MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Perfecter Blurring Skin Tint and the (b) MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Soft Light Liquid Highlighter.   The Ultra HD Perfecter Blurring Skin Tint has a lightweight texture and glides onto my skin effortlessly. It’s perfect for days I want to apply less makeup or to create a natural look. It…

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Toners & Everything I Wish I Knew About Them

I starred at my roots in the mirror while washing my hands. Then it hit me like a brick. My hair looked tried and awful.   I immediately booked an appointment with my local hair salon in central London – Live True Vauxhall. After what seemed like a painfully long wait, the day had arrived, the day I could finally get my roots done!   I began dyeing my hair in the summer of 2015. As my hair are quite dark naturally, I had to have them bleached and then dyed to the shade of blonde that I wanted to…

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What I’ve Been Reading This Summer

This article is spoiler free!   I didn’t realize how much I relied on my Wi-Fi at home until I was left without it for 30 long days. Luckily, I still had my phone service that I tethered with devices around the house, using my phone as the personal hotspot. I wanted to make use of the time I had. The lack of internet prompted me to begin reading all the books on my list.   I find reading so relaxing. It takes your mind off all the troubles in the world. The hectic life at university left me with…

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COLAB Dry Shampoo: A Miracle in a Bottle

  Monday, 8.00 AM: I am woken up by the sound of the construction outside and immediately reach out for my iPhone. To my surprise, I realize I am running 40 minutes late. I quickly hop into the shower. Due to the lack of time, I decided against washing my hair.   I usually wash my hair every other day but, my little snooze would mean that I’d have to wait till later to wash it. It’s on days like these that I realize what a blessing the dry shampoo really is. It’s basically a shower in a can! I…

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The Move: Less House More Home

Recently, I moved from central London to Buckingham, to pursue my second degree at university. I was nervous to move out of London, my comfort zone, to a place totally unknown. This move signified the beginning of a new chapter in my life. It was a bitter sweet feeling. I didn’t have much furniture of my own in my previous apartment, which made the move relatively easy. My new place was essentially a blank canvas waiting to be decorated.   In the first few weeks following my move, I waited for all the furniture to arrive as I placed orders…

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Body Yogurts: 15 Seconds To Glowing Skin

Walking past the Body Shop store’s window in Dubai Mall, a set of tubs neatly stacked on top of each other immediately caught my eye. Upon a closer look, I read the words Body Yogurt written on the colorful product. I decided to pop into the store to find out more about it. Stores like The Body Shop and Lush always have this beautiful and calming scent that lingers around the store and draws you in!   As this product had just launched, the body yogurts were placed in the middle of the store with testers in view. I immediately…

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Superfoods and Skincare with Elemis

According to Merriam-Webster, a superfood is a food that is rich in compounds (such as antioxidants, fiber, or fatty acids) considered beneficial to a person’s health. Therefore, in order to class something as a superfood, there must be some scientific research proving the properties it possess. Some say they boost energy and prevent the occurrence of various diseases alongside their anti-cancer properties. Here is where the problem lies, most of the research that backs up the claims is often riddled with flaws. For instance, the consumption of chia seeds was initially thought to have an effect on cardiovascular risk factors…

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#Selfcare with Rodial

I’ve always been someone who used to wear makeup all summer long, no matter what the weather forecast was for the day. After an hour of stepping out in the heat, most of my makeup would simply come off with the sweat. It wasn’t until last summer, I vividly remember that hot day (you tend to remember the only 4 hot days a year you get when you live in England). I woke up with an almost clear face, lacking redness and spots. I’d like to think it was a miracle, but in hindsight, it had probably been the result…

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