Elemis Spa Light Candle

I normally just hoard candles because I don't want to use them up but when my bestie, Fay, bought me this Elemis Spa Light Candle for my birthday, it was so beautiful and smelt so divine that I just had to burn it!

'Elemis Spa Light Candle'

Believe me when I say I just had to burn it...I cant help myself, I've burnt it every time I've been anywhere near it! I've only had it a month and I'm already half way though it- this isn't because it burns out quickly though, its because I'm so addicted to it, I'm just constantly burning it! 

Elemis state 40 hours burn time and I'm definitely abusing those hours! 

 This candle just gets better and better, As it burns down, more of the pattern of the jar shows. The smell remains consistent though and even when its not burning- you can still smell it- a sign of a good candle! Its so warming and the rich aromas of Vanilla, Orange and Cinnamon work so well together. It smells cosy, fresh and delicious all at the same time! 

Even the flame is good, It burns a really full flame, the sort of flame that looks like a miniature log fire burning brightly in beautiful purple glass tumbler...

At £25, its not the sort of money I would spend on a candle for myself but having tried it and experiencing the complete relaxed happiness it brings me, I wouldn't think twice and have since purchased two for gifts for other people.

I'm utterly addicted to its warm, cosy feeling it gives me. Being a seasonal candle, it has that sort of christmassy scent, but without the sleigh bells- if you know what I mean? Its the kind of festive candle that isn't out of place after the festivities are over. 

If its cold outside. Burn it! (Although, Ill probably be burning it all year round)

I just love everything about this candle. *sigh* I love that its purple (my fave colour) I love the beautiful pattern, like a stain glass window. I love the lingering scent. I love the full, flickering flame. I love the instant relaxation it gives me every time I light it.

I LOVE THIS CANDLE. I don't ever want it to end.

Crayola Crayon Lipbalm Tutorial

Crayola Crayon Lipbalm is so quick and easy to make! 

'All you need'

All you need is; 

-Coconut Oil (I got mine from a health food shop but discovered its actually way cheaper from a supermarket!) 
-Vaseline (any petroleum jelly will do though!) 
-Crayola Crayons in your choice of colour/s 

-A pan for boiling water

 -A small glass jar or small metal pots (I got some metal sauce pots from the pound shop) for melting and mixing

 Don't be worried about smearing crayons on your lips- Crayola is non-toxic and have been ensuring their crayons are safe since starting to make crayons in 1903! All Crayola products have been evaluated by an independent toxicologist and found to contain no known toxic substances in sufficient quantities to be harmful to the human body, even if ingested or inhaled. You may find you are allergic or sensitive to the crayons but this is highly unlikely! 

So...lets get making lipbalm!!

 Firstly, you need to decide what colour you want to make your balm and then peel away the paper cover from the crayons 

'Peeled Crayons'

Break up the crayons and add a dollop of Vaseline and a small spoon of coconut oil into your small jar or pot 

'lipbalm mix'

You then need to create a Bain Marie with your pot and a pan of boiling water, Keep mixing it with a metal spoon 

'melted mixture'

Once the mixture is completely melted, pour into your empty pot and place into the fridge to set

 

After about 10 minutes, Your lipbalm will be ready to wear!

'Set Balms'

 Your all ready to go!

  

'purple crayola balm'

The great thing about using crayons to colour your balm is that there is endless colour choices and you could add some essential oils to add some scent too!

Go get crayon-balmed!!

Mane 'N' Tail; Shampoo and Conditioner

YOU. NEED. THESE. IN. YOUR. LIFE 

I can't express this enough!

 I am totally and utterly raving about these products to everyone. I discovered Mane 'n' Tail from one of my students (for those of you that don't know, I now teach Hair and Media Makeup at LCBT) When she first told me about it, I was like ' Saaaaay whaaat?!' But, let me tell you, it has changed my head of hairs life forever!

'Mane n Tail- Shampoo and Conditioner'

So now were all clear on how very much in love I am with this AHHHH-mazing Shampoo and Conditioner, time for some actual facts (and more of my opinion!)...

1. Mane 'n' Tail was specifically targeted for show horses with long flowing manes and tails until the equestrians started to use it for themselves and started spreading the secret to shiny, flowing human manes!

2. Mane 'n' Tail make hair care solutions for longer, stronger, thicker and fuller hair.
I can 100% vouch for this! Since using it (I used it for the first time on 2nd Aug'14) I can confirm it definitely does what it says on the bottle! I've found my hair to be so much fuller and thicker...there is more volume and my pony tail feels significantly stronger with more texture.

3.The shampoo formula contains high lathering and ultra-cleansing agents with moisturisers and emollients to help leave hair soft and squeaky clean. The conditioner helps nourish and aid healthy hair growth, leaving hair looking shiny, soft as feathers and looking lush! The micro-enriched protein formulas help to prevent hair breakage and repair split ends leaving you with longer, stronger, fuller hair…

4. Its just a rumour, but.... Mane 'n' Tail has been said to encourage hair growth

I'm convinced it does though! Anyone that knows me well will know how much I hate how wispy the front of my hair is (frown face) but since using the shampoo and conditioner,    my hair line has gotten so much thicker! 

I wish I had done some before and after photos to show how much this shampoo and conditioner have changed the look, feel and condition of my hair! I've tried so many brands over the years to thicken up my fine, limp hair and this is the first thing I've come across that has actually given me long-term results. I cant imagine using anything else. EVER!

Mane 'n' tail have expanded their product line since launching 40 years ago and all their products are safe for animals and humans (You may also be interested to know that they don't test their products on animals) 

I also use The Hair 'n' Root Strengthener- a leave in conditioner which I spray through my hair before blowdrying- I find it gives me a healthy shine to my hair and makes my hair more manageable- its so long, it knots up with every movement!

'Hair 'n' Root Strengthener'

I love the smell of this too, it gives that just-out-of-the-hair-salon smell to my hair and you'll see the price label on it... £5.49! Not only are these products amazing, They are SO AFFORDABLE!

My Shampoo and Conditioner is £2.99 a bottle and I get mine from our local hair shop in Luton town centre but its a lot more expensive online and your looking at £7 a bottle in some stores such as Liberty London.

I'm going to stop rambling on about how utterly fabulous and magical these products are now. Just go get your own.