Tuesday 25 February 2014

Blonde to Brunette- BOTANICS Hair Dye

Blonde to Brunette

Hey everyone, 

So for a lot of you who know me personally you will see that I have gone from being a blonde to a brunette. It's funny because I actually made the decision to dye me hair very randomly and then when everyone found out they was very surprised. My natural hair colour has a mixture of different blondes in so lucky for me it kind of looks like I naturally have highlighted hair. Underneath and bits at the bottom are a very dark blonde then on top is a variety of white blonde, honey and golden tones. I have only ever had some platinum blonde highlights put through once but I have always thought about if I would suit going dark. Luckily for me my hair still looks very natural now being a brunette and it came out very nicely (big thanks to my mum who spent time dying it for me). The hair dye I used was from Boots and it's actually Boots own range called 'The Power Of Plants BOTANICS'. I used a non-permanent which will last around 24 washes. Of course the colour will get lighter through out that time. 

 The specific colour I got was called 'Bitter Chocolate, Dark Brown'. What I love about this dye is that it's made of plant extracts so it is really good for the hair and it's also ammonia free. The process was so easy surprisingly and altogether it took about an hour; perhaps a bit less. I bought two boxes of this hair dye as it actually says on the box you will need two if you have long thick hair. Both of them together cost around £6 (can't totally remember) so for how much I paid I am over the moon with how it turned out. I definitely recommend this brand and colour if you are a blonde wanting to go brunette but with a non-permanent colour. 

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                                                 Any questions leave me a comment! 

                                                                             Ell x



Saturday 22 February 2014

Editorial/Fashion Makeup Look (Media Makeup)

Editorial/Fashion Makeup Look

Hey everyone,

So usually I spend a lot of time working on theatrical makeup looks but I really wanted to create a more editorial/fashion makeup inspired look that would be seen in magazines. The other day I bought some little gems from John Lewis and have been wanting to incorporate them into a few makeup looks... so here is the first look I have created using the gems. To apply the gems onto the face all you need is eyelash glue (I just have a basic one from the Boots range) and perhaps a pair of tweezers if you will find it easier. You can really experiment with this look and mix up the colours. Before completing the look I pictured something fun, girly and bright so knew I was going to base the makeup around pinks and purples. Applying the gems is extremely fiddly so make sure you don't rush this part! I am really happy with how this look turned out and I am going to start going a lot more editorial looks for you all. 













                              Any questions based on this look leave me a comment below!

                                                                            Ell x

Sunday 9 February 2014

Theatrical Makeup Look- Masquerade Mask Inspired

Theatrical Makeup Look- Masquerade Mask Inspired

Hey everyone,

Firstly I apologise for the very long delayed blog post.. I have been super busy lately and if I'm honest and just not got fully back into blogging since Christmas. I am now going to make sure I post weekly. So yesterday I spent some time with my sister and she kindly let me create a new makeup look I have been wanting to experiment with on her. I love bold, unique eye makeup so I knew that the look would evolve purely around the vibrant eyes. This look is inspired my Masquerade Masks and could also represent a colourful and light twist to the 'Black Swan' makeup. This look would be great for a fancy dress party, Halloween or even a dance/drama show. Any questions on this look I would love for you to leave me a comment! 










                                                           I hope you like this look! 

                                                                            Ell x