Rebel Compact Pro Dryer from Diva Professional Styling

We recently took a closer look at the Rebel Compact Pro Dryer from Diva Professional Styling. This stunning girlie pink hairdryer was right up our street so it was a case of love at first sight!

We were looking for something lightweight, easy to use but professional quality and that’s definitely what we got with this dryer. It is stylish, lightweight and has all the attributes of the salon professional dryers minus the arm ache!

Details:

• 2000 watts

• Long life AC motor

• Compact comfortable design

• Ergonomic handle with pro-switching

• 3 heat settings

• 2 speed settings

• True cold shot

• Gloss metallic finish

• Slim concentrator

• Choice of hot pink carbon or purple carbon finish

The Rebel Compact Pro Dryer from Diva Professional Styling   is available from www.sallyexpress.co.uk. Highly recommended for professional hair care at home and very reasonably priced at £34.99!

A Girlie Gossip ‘Must Have!’

Mothers Day Velvet Rose from Bronnley

The perfect gift this mother’s day is Bronnley’s Velvet Rose Collection which includes the beautifully fragrant Velvet Rose Eau De Toilette, a quality box of luxury triple milled Velvet Rose Soaps and a luxurious individual triple milled soap to pamper and indulge. Let your mum one indulge in a little luxury with an extra special gift this Mothers Day.

Bronnley’s Velvet Rose is the ultimate enduring fragrance to celebrate the heritage and spirit of this classic British brand and is available from leading department stores and independent chemists nationwide. It is also available online at www.bronnley.co.uk or by calling 01280 702291 for stockists.

We love the super cute individually boxed soaps and think that the whole collection would be just perfect for pampering Mum this Mother’s Day!

Cloud Nine Micro Iron Review

Pocket-Sized Perfection For Your Hair (And Your Handbag) Cloud Nine, the newly launched hair styling iron brand that’s literally taken the hairstyling world by storm, has created a mini styling iron – the Cloud Nine micro iron.

Measuring a cool six inches, the smaller version of the mighty Cloud Nine regular iron, provides a whole new spectrum of looks and uses.

The Cloud Nine micro iron, developed by the original founders and creators of ghd*, is perfect for shorter hairstyles, layers and fringes, which will all benefit from the specific focus the tiny yet powerful plate and rounded barrel can provide. Look closely at the iron’s black ceramic plates, and you will see that they contain an element of pearl sparkle. This patented technological element actually adds extra shine to your hair.

Small, but perfectly formed, the design of the Cloud Nine micro iron means it can also be used to achieve dramatic flicks, tight curls, and dramatic and defined shapes. Perfect for the party season.

A fraction of the size of the original Cloud Nine iron, the micro iron is also a must for handbags, suitcases and carry-ons. Weighing in at 169 grams, it allows you to smooth, style and straighten wherever you are.

Top session stylist, James Brown, who used the irons during September Fashion Week says: “I love Cloud Nine irons – they’re amazing. I love the way they glide through your hair”.

The iron also features a hibernation mode. So if you don’t pick up your irons for ten minutes, it automatically switches off, and will only re-heat when you switch it on again.

The micro-iron also comes with a stylish and essential heat resistant sleeve and is available from the finest salons nationwide, priced at £45.00. Cloud Nine is also available to buy at www.cloudninehair.com

Regular and wide iron also available. Please visit the website for more details.

What Girlie Gossip Thought…

These are a must have product for anyone who travels on a regular basis or for if like us you like to keep your fringe straight, sleek and shiny as they are ideal for quickly straigntening the odd loose strands and styling smaller sections of hair.

Easy to use and giving great shine quickly, on the go means that you don’t need to carry full size straighteners with you, simply grab your Cloud Nine micro iron, pop it in your handbag and away you go!

We love ours!

John Frieda – BIG HAIR SPEAKS VOLUMES!

Get the look of Luxury and win prizes with John Frieda® Luxurious Volume

6.7 million women in the UK suffer from fine, flat or limp hair*.

The professionals behind the John Frieda® Collection are internationally renowned for creating truly glamorous, big and beautiful, A-List hair that makes headlines.  So for women who want stunning, red carpet hair the John Frieda® Collection brings you Luxurious Volume, a range of salon-inspired, innovative, hair thickening products that are proven to boost hair’s fullness by 73% transforming lifeless hair into full, thick and healthy-looking tresses that stays true to style all day long.

Now the professionals at John Frieda® want to take that look of luxurious volume one step further with a series of competitions this Valentines and Mothers day that will help you create glamorous, big and beautiful hair. Head to our new official Facebook fan page www.facebook.com/JohnFriedaUK, become a fan and get details on how you can enter our amazing Luxurious Volume competitions offering you the chance to win theatre tickets to Hairspray, John Frieda® salon haircuts and sets of John Frieda® Luxurious Volume products, making these the perfect prizes in the run up to Valentines and Mothers day for you or your loved one. Head to www.facebook.com/JohnFriedaUK to Enter NOW!.

You can also find out more and discover the many benefits of John Frieda® Luxurious Volume at
http://www.johnfrieda.co.uk/products_luxurious_volume.asp

And more information on the John Frieda® Elite Club at www.johnfrieda.co.uk.

John Frieda® Luxurious Volume hair care products go beyond simply boosting the hair; used regularly the Luxurious Volume range increases hair’s thickness over time. The formulations restore beauty and strength to hair, without weighing it down or leaving it feeling sticky, to help create long-lasting body-boosting volume that holds for 24 hours.

Kerry Warn, International Creative Consultant for the John Frieda® brands uses the Luxurious Volume range on catwalks and film sets around the world and says:

” For me, big hair is sexy and glamorous. To achieve volume every single time, I use John Frieda®     Luxurious Volume range.  The shampoo and conditioner start boosting the hair’s thickness in the shower and the styling products help me create even more volume – the result is big, beautiful hair that truly makes a statement.”

PRODUCT RANGE:

John Frieda® Luxurious Volume Thickening Shampoo, rrp £5.49
A thickening shampoo that creates instant volume after just one wash, delivering head-turning body and bounce.  Containing patented technology that penetrates deep into the hair shaft, John Frieda® Luxurious Volume Thickening Shampoo works to strengthen each strand to restore its integrity, instantly adding thickness.  At the same time exceptional cleansing and rinsing agents remove residue that can weigh hair down.

John Frieda® Luxurious Volume Thickening Conditioner, rrp £5.49
Volume-seekers often avoid conditioner as it can weigh the hair down leaving it limp and lifeless, although they crave the benefits.  John Frieda® Luxurious Volume Thickening Conditioner however is an exceptionally lightweight, gel-like conditioner that penetrates deep into the hair shaft to repair porous areas from the inside out to strengthen the integrity of each strand without weighing the hair down.  This nourishing and conditioning advanced formula simultaneously works to boost volume, while maximising moisture retention and controlling flyaway’s for bouncy, healthy-looking locks with incredible fullness.

John Frieda® Luxurious Volume Thickening Blow Dry Lotion, rrp £5.49
Women revere this iconic styling essential that’s also a firm favourite with the beauty elite and salon professionals. The pioneering blow dry lotion works to lift hair at the roots for an immediate boost whilst protecting from heat damage, while the residue-free formula gives hold and incredible volume and root lift with dazzling shine.

John Frieda® Luxurious Volume Thickening Mousse, rrp £5.49
Rich in pro vitamin B5 the flexible hold mousse helps improve manageability and conditions hair, at the same time as providing amazing bounce and body, without leaving tacky residue.  Thermal protection ensures hair is shielded from the stress of blow drying and straightening irons.

John Frieda® Luxurious Thickening Hairspray, rrp £5.49
This quick-drying formula sets styles fast to lock in precious volume and to provide 24-hour hold and is specifically designed to provide soft, flexible hold and outstanding, long lasting style preservation.

John Frieda® hair care products are available at Boots, Superdrug, Tesco, Sainsbury, Asda & Waitrose.

Rediscover the benefits of witch hazel for naturally clear, fresh skin!

Witch Skincare reveals a vibrant new website and a brand new look

Thought you knew Witch Skincare?  Think again.  With a brand new-look, and pure witch hazel extract in all its products, Witch is guaranteed to leave you fresh faced and glowing with naturally clear skin – whatever ever your age, whatever your skin tone.

Celebrating a fresh and vibrant new look this season to perfectly complement its efficacious range of skin care products, now is the perfect time to revisit this trusted brand.   Why not take a ‘you’ moment to visit the all-new Witch website – www.witchskincare.com – for a unique insight into the world of Witch.  Discover more about the wonderful benefits of natural witch hazel; learn about each unique product in the Witch Skincare range; and find out our top tips for naturally clear skin.

Not just for teenage spots (although it’s just the thing for those!), Witch Skincare is perfect for everyday use on skin of all ages & types  but especially oily and combination – offering effective cleansing and treatment that is gentle enough for daily use, without containing any harsh ingredients that can cause irritation.  Other skin types can however still be prone to blemishes and for this, Witch offers effective ‘treatment’ products which will target the problem quickly.  All Witch skincare products contain pure witch hazel extract from the witch hazel plant, a natural astringent and anti-inflammatory with medicinal qualities.

The iconic Witch Blemish Stick (£3.09) is a clever and convenient little product that breaks down excess oils and fights the bacteria that cause spots, ideal for targeting problem areas on-the-go if you’re suffering from the odd blemish or two. For deep cleansing while you sleep, apply the Witch Blemish Gel (£3.59) to problem areas every night before you go to bed. The gel instantly absorbs deep into your pores, cooling the skin and dissolving excess oils to tackle the source of blemishes.

Reveal a beautiful fresh face with Witch Gentle Exfoliating Face Wash (£3.99). Tiny micro granules gently penetrate and deeply cleanse pores help to remove dead skin cells and trapped dirt leaving your skin feeling soft, rejuvenated and clean. Witch Oil Control Foaming Face Wash (£3.99) is a gentle foam with deep cleansing action to wash away excess oils and impurities, leaving skin tingly-clean, refreshed and smooth to the touch.

For on-the-go beauty, Witch Cleansing and Toning Wipes (£1.99 for 5 or £2.99 for 25) are quick and easy to use, leaving your skin feeling refreshed and clean. Maintain your beauty regime with the gentle Witch Cleanaway Cleanser (£3.99) to cleanse every pores and remove excess oils, impurities and make-up. Aloe Vera and Vitamin E work to protect your skin against environmental aggressors, as well as granting you a flawless complexion.

The range also includes the Witch Concealer (£4.99). This handy medicated concealer stick will hide blemishes and help combat the causes of spots.

Witch skincare products are available from selected Boots, Tesco, Superdrug, Sainsbury, Morrisons, Waitrose and all good independent chemists.

Linwoods Launch New Products!

Linwoods Milled Organic Flaxseed, Walnuts, Brazil Nuts, Almonds & Q10 – Coenzyme Q10 is essential for the production of energy in our bodies and whilst you can currently purchase Q10 in tablet form, it has never before been integrated in to a food product in the UK.

Linwoods Milled Flaxseed, Cocoa & Berries – A great source of Flavanols to help maintain a healthy heart by inhibiting the oxidation of LDL-cholesterol (‘bad’ cholesterol). What’s more the way the cocoa is produced allows it to contain just 10% saturated fat compared with 70-80% in traditional cocoa products. Allowing you to get your chocolate fix without the guilt!

Both products are a first for the Super Foods market, utilising unique ingredients that will provide some truly remarkable health benefits – most prominently anti-aging and antioxidant qualities. They can easily be added to any meal at any time of the day, such as in yoghurt, cereals and smoothies, on salads, in soups or stews and in home-baking.

If you’re looking for a healthy, quick and easy health fix then try Linwoods products out for yourself, we really enjoyed them!

Collection 2000 Big Fake mascara!

at the flash of a wand…

Never has being fake been so much fun! Just as the 40s on-screen sirens rocked bambi-eyed glamour; you too can be a bold eyed beauty with the  Big Fake False Lash Effect Mascara (£4.99). This marvellous mascara will double your lash length in one fell swoop, and is bound to be your next big beauty buy.

For sensational lashes that will stand out from the crowd, try the Collection 2000 Big Fake False Lash Effect Mascara for a fuller, lash boosting beauty buzz. The unique 3D lash coating tube technology will plump and stretch each individual lash without clumping or smudging. Big Fake False Lash Mascara also introduces the biggest brush yet from Collection 2000, and with new slim line, sleek and sexy packaging, it’s perfect to pop in your purse for a stylish pick up for your peepers!

False lashes might have been the trend for 2009, but if fiddling with flimsy lashes and grievous glue isn’t your thing; the Collection 2000 Big Fake False Lash Effect Mascara is set to re-create the false lash look with the mere wave of a wand.

Now you can still achieve that phenomenal length and volume created using lash inserts, but feel safe in the knowledge that your luscious, longer, lashes will stay put all night. Collection 2000 Big Fake False Lash Effect Mascara gives you the benefits of going fake, without the worry that those fickle false lashes might go awry!

Athena Skouvakis, Collection 2000 makeup artist says: “Collection 2000 Big Fake False Lash Effect Mascara will give va va voom to your lashes without the fuss of false lashes. The large brush is perfect to add length and volume. For ultra-big eyes, push the mascara from side to side along the lash line as you sweep up the lash length, this will coat the whole length of the lash and give a bigger effect.”

Available in black, ultra black and brown.

Available from 17 March 2010 in Tesco stores, proceeded by 12 April in Superdrug and other retailers.

Stockist: 01695 651 091 or www.collection2000.co.uk

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Jergens® Naturals® launch Handcare Range

Following the success of Jergens Naturals body moisturisers in 2009, Jergens® Naturals® is delighted to continue offering highly effective and natural yet affordable bodycare and now broadens its range with the launch of a handcare range. Containing over 95% natural ingredients these Jergens® Naturals® hand creams offer immediate and long lasting relief for extremely dry hands.  Even the driest, roughest hands will appear noticeably softer and smoother.

Extra Softening Hand cream

This powerful hydrating moisturiser softens skin and cuticles for gorgeous hands. Enriched with jojoba oil, soy and shea butter, the products work to smooth dry hands and soften the cuticles for naturally gorgeous hands.  A handbag essential, Jergens® Naturals® handcare provides year round care for hardworking hands.

Ultra Hydrating Hand cream

Designed to provide instant and long-lasting relief for dry hands.  Enriched with Jojoba Oil, to help enhance the skin’s barrier function to maintain a healthy moisture balance as well as extracts of Olive Oil, Avocado, Vitamin E and Jojoba Seed.

All products are made with high quality ingredients ensuring that Jergens® Naturals® products can deliver effective, ecologically responsible, natural products to women everywhere. Jergens® Naturals® Moisturisers are never tested on animals.

These comforting creams are available in stores nationwide from March 2010, including Boots, Tesco, Superdrug and Sainsbury and retail at RRP £2.49 for 75ml

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