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Curly Girl Hair – 6 weeks journey

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#curlygirlhair Journey Update.

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It’s been 6 weeks since I’ve put my straightener aside, kept my hair curlers, my straightening brush, whipped out my diffuser and completely changed my hair routine.

Like, COMPLETELY.

From products to styling skills.

Day 1, the waves were appearing.

Week 2, I was still experimenting with products and skills

What I’ve learnt in the past 6 weeks,

  • Everyone is different, what works on others may not work on you. But doesn’t mean it’s not worth the try.
  • Never buy the a full size product unless you’ve tested and tried it. (Or if it comes with return/refund)
  • Today, hair/curls may be perfect and 3 days later after wash-day, hair would be different even though techniques and products are the same.
  • It takes forever and patience to dry my hair.
  • I look back at straight hair and think why did i think straight was nice?
  • Never give up.

There are also days where hair feels like matted wild dog/lion.

And then they are days were volume is on your side.

I love the air drying finish but takes almost 8 hours (or maybe it’s 4 and feels like 8).

In the meantime, the journey continues and more updates to come

Beauty, gwenhair

My Curl Hair Girl Journey

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Everyone who knows me since I was 11 knows me as the curly hair girl.

And I use to hate.

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I hated it.

I despise it.

I often wondered why am I stuck with the unwanted hair.

I grew up in an age where silky-straight-flat-hair stuck to your face like some gothic chick or what they called (and still) Japanese Straight Hair, was the cool, nice hair everybody wanted.

And then there’s me, the total opposite.

At the age of 14, I was allowed my first rebonding permanent Japanese hair straightening, I was THRILLED. šŸ˜

Wore it proudly everywhere refusing to wash my hair and smelled heavily with chemicals that I just got used to it.

Fast forward 15 years later, I’ve owned 6 straighteners, 8 curlers, bleached, dyed, shopped and basically everything I couldve done to my hair.

  1. Straightening became part of my daily routine.
  2. I was a professional in a salon blow-out style.

And then one day, I woke up and decided I needed to stop ruining my hair and basically stopped using heat on a daily basis.

But my hair would frizz… A hair dryer won’t work!!

So, I have decided. Enough is enough

Came out of the shower with wet hair, air dried it and…

The curls are back!!

At this rate, I’m 3 weeks in my curly girl journey. I’m still at an experimenting stage trying out techniques and products. Cutting down on heat and allowing my hair to air dry as much as possible.

On some days, they are fine.

One some other days, it struggles.

You could see the waves but isn’t as curly.

Looking into the curl types, I’ve learnt that I am a 2C/3A

Doesn’t show much ey??

Guess this would be better

Currently my hair isn’t bouncing to it’s natural state, but it’s siting at 2B/2C. once it. Bounces into natural state, it. Would bea 3A.

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Lesson I’ve learnt (wish I knew earlier), I’f you’ve got frizzy hair, you could be curly. šŸ˜Š

Embracing change is not easy, but it’s good!

Beauty, gwenbeauty

7 WAYS TO PREP YOUR SKIN FOR WINTER

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ā€œThe temperature is cooling down and winter is around the corner. Just like you change your wardrobe when the weather turns chilly, now is the time to change your skin care routine.”

 

During the winter months the skin is often forgotten about and left unprotected. This can cause significant dryness, itching and redness. While we canā€™t stop winter from coming, we can counteract the effects that this season has on our skin with a little preventative care. This can go a long way in helping keep our complexion glowing and healthy.

 

Check out our top tips to help you keep your skin soft and supple this winter:

Step 1: Moisturise

It is important to change your light weight moisturiser for thicker products thatĀ quench your skinā€™s thirst and rehydrateĀ  your skin. Moisturisers are a critical component of a skin care routine, as they help keep skin dryness at bay. Add a protective layer to your skin today.

 

 

Step 2: Exfoliate

Regularly exfoliate your face and body toĀ remove dead skin cellsĀ  and allow moisture to absorb into the skin quicker and more effectively. Use an exfoliant that is non-abrasive to ensure that it feels comfortable on your skin.

 

Step 3: Use a hydrating mask

To bring backĀ radiance and softnessĀ  to your face, use a soothing hydrating mask. Use this twice a week before you go to bed, and let it do its magic for 10 to 20 minutes.

 

Step 4: Apply lip balm

To get rid of the dead skin thatā€™s messing with your lip look, try using a lip balm to add moisture. This will helpĀ protect against chappingĀ  and rejuvenate the delicate skin. After using a moisturising lip balm your lips will look and feel smooth. Get yours today!

 

Step 5: Protect your hands from the cold

Some parts of our body are more sensitive to the weather than others. During winter our hands get chapped, cracked and irritated because we are using them for every task, all day. Our hands are so important; however, we often forget that they need the most care.Ā To prevent ageing and drynessĀ of your hands it is important to use a moisturiser every morning and night.

 

Step 6: Have cooler showers

While hot showers are a welcome relief in winter, they tend to dry out skin and hair. It is important to reduce the temperature of your showers and apply aĀ rich moisturiserĀ after.

 

Step 7: Wear Sunscreen

It is important to always protect your skin from the harsh rays of the sun, even during the winter months. Sunscreen should be used for all seasons, so make sure you apply it every day as part of your skin care routine