Healthy and clean scalp is the foundation for healthy hair and to get the best results from conditioners and protein treatments your hair should be properly cleansed. So, if your goal is to retain length and to have healthy, nourished hair, shampooing regularly is essential. Don't sleep on Shampooing sis… Read on for some of my favourite shampoos.
Rosemary is known as the perfect companion for cooking but this versatile herb is great for the hair and scalp too. Rosemary oil invigorates and stimulates the scalp, helps promote hair growth and support thinning hair. It also has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties which might help prevent dandruff. Read on for some of my favourite rosemary oil infused products for natural hair from mielle and faith in nature.
AD | As a busy toddler mum I don't always have time to be consistent with my haircare regimen like I use to but I am trying to take time out and look after myself and my hair more… I was very happy when Feel reached out to let me know about their new Hair Support and asked me to try it out because my hair hadn’t been flourishing like it once did and this was the perfect opportunity to revive my healthy hair journey. Read on for my review of Feel Hair Support.
Wakati hair care kindly sent the Wakati Sulfate-Free Shampoo, Wakati Water Activated Conditioner and Wakati Oil-Infused Cream to try out and I was shook! Yes shook… Read on for my review.
Do you find that your hair never goes past a certain length? Then read on for ways to help retain length for longer hair… Firstly, length retention is not the same as hair growth. Length retention is all about healthy habits used to care for your hair to help maintain your hair’s current length and help minimise breakage for longer lengths.
Revolution beauty sent me their complete haircare range for type 3 and 4 natural hair to try out. Read on for my review.
Flora and Curl recently launched a Rose Water & Honey Molasses Moisture Mask under their hydrate me line and after seeing the ingredients I had to try it out. Flora & Curl kindly sent me a tub to try. Read on for my review of this deep conditioner for natural hair.
AD | Wearefeel recently launched a new beauty vitamin called Feel Beauty Probiotic+ and they sent me some to try out. If you saw my previous review of Feel Multivitamins you'll know I am a fan of their vitamins!
Whether you choose to use hair oils as a prepoo (pre-shampoo treatment), sealant or shine booster, read on for some of my favourite hair oils for 4c natural afro hair and how to make the most out of your hair oils to help boost overall hair health.
Botanical hair care brand, Flora and Curl, kindly sent me their new Organic Rose & Honey Cream Shampoo and Cream Conditioner plus the Sweet Hibiscus Curl Activating Lotion and Defining Gel to try out. Read on for my thoughts on these natural hair care products.
Leave-In conditioners are an essential step in a good haircare regimen for healthy natural hair. They help keep hair soft and looking refreshed in between wash days. Leave-In conditioners help aid detangling, add shine and definition too. As a professional product junkie, I've had the chance to try out some lovely leave-ins. Read on for my favourites for my natural type 4 hair.
As a new mum, I've had little time for self-care and my usual long and frequent washdays have been sidelined for now. For the time being I am speeding up my hair washday by co-washing my natural 4c hair. Read on for more information on co-washing, the benefits, how to co-wash and my top recommendations.
I've recently switched up my wash day routine by giving it a bit of a revamp by doing reverse washing. This method of hair washing is where you use a conditioner or deep conditioner followed by shampoo. Read on for the benefits of reverse washing…
Wild is a B-Corp certified brand offering sustainable natural deodorants, bar soaps, shampoo bars and refillable body washes. Wild kindly sent me some of their natural deodorants to try out. Read on for my review.
Clean supplements and wellness brand - Feel - have launched a complete skin collection of topical products to help clean up your skin care routine. Feel Skin Collection is made up of an All-in-one Micellar Foaming Cleanser, Smart Serum, Antioxidant Day Cream and a Reviving Eye Cream all designed to work together to leave skin nourished and glowing! Read on for my more information on Feel Skin care range.
The delicate, sweet and uplifting fragrance is one of the best things about rose beauty products! Plus, rose is soothing, loaded with antioxidants and essential fatty acids to help restore skin and hair.
Evolve Organic Beauty is an artisan, Hertfordshire based skincare brand of products made in small batches by hand. Evolve Beauty is made with natural and organic ingredients. All Evolve Beauty formulas are vegan and cruelty free too. Read on for my review of the Gentle Cleansing Melt, Gold Mask, Moisture Mist and Hyaluronic Serum.
I wanted to switch up my skincare as I feel my skin has changed a lot since pregnancy, breastfeeding and the sleep deprivation that comes with being a new mum so I ordered Liz Earle’s Daily Routine with Superskin Natural Neroli from Lookfantastic and I haven’t been disappointed. Read on for my review.
I've been trying out Feel's newest addition to their supplements range - Feel Skin Care - and I am pleased with them so far. Feel offers safe, natural, vegan supplements in a biodegradable pouch which arrive at your doorstep when you need them via contactless letterbox delivery.
Ethique In Your Face Solid Facial Cleanser has a subtle scent and a light lather. It combines sea salt, bentonite, kaolin, coconut oil, mandrin, sweet orange and cocoa butter to gently cleanse normal to oily skin.
Balance Me sent me their Super Moisturising Body Oil, Facial Collagen Boost Moisturiser and Hyaluronic Plumping Mist to try out and I've incorporated all in my routine for the past few weeks. Their award-winning products are packed with natural ingredients and are cruelty free. Much of the Balance Me packaging is widely recycled too.
Facial serums are one of the most luxurious feeling formats in skincare, they are designed to penetrate the skin deeply to deliver active ingredients. I recently received a lovely Regenerative Facial Serum called Rānā from Wildseed Botanicals (they are fast become one of my favourite skincare brands) to try out and I have been enjoying using it.
I wanted to share with you a lovely gem which I've been reaching for lately - Wildseed Botanicals Botanical Whipped Shea Butter. This multi-purpose moisturiser can be used all over - on the face, body and hair. As mentioned in a recent blog post (a co-washing guide for natural hair) I am a new mum and have been refining my beauty routine to be more time saving until my little one is a bit older and more settled.
Solid beauty is one of the biggest beauty trends lately and rightly so as it’s meant to help reduce the level of plastic which we use and in turn benefit the planet as a whole. One brand that has been paving the way is Ethique - all of their formulas are plastic free, palm oil free, cruelty free, contain no petrochemicals and are vegan friendly. Read on for my review of the Ethique starter kit for dry skin and hair…
Since discovering Sukin in Tkmaxx they’ve become one of my favourite facial skincare brands. I love Sukin’s ethos - skincare that doesn’t cost the earth - and so far I’ve liked all of their skincare products which I’ve tried. Sukin is an Australian natural skincare brand and have quite a broad range of 98.8% naturally derived, vegan skincare products…
Are you considering purchasing products from Beauty Kitchen and Ethique? Keep reading to find out more about the ingredients, product performance and benefits....
Ren recently launched a new mattifying sunscreen for the face and kindly sent me one to try out.* I was excited to try this product because Ren is a classic beauty brand with the aim to be clean to skin by using bio-actives that benefit the skin’s health.
Feel has been one of my go-to brands for vitamins and supplements for nearly five years and they recently relaunched their Beauty Gummies. I loved the original one and this new version doesn't disappoint! Read on for my review of Feel Beauty Gummies.
Vitl is a UK based personalised supplements company delivering vitamins across Europe, USA and Australia as well as at home nutrition tests. Vitl vitamins are packed with bioavailable ingredients, approved by nutritionists. Read on for more information on Vitl and their personalised vitamins service plus my experience trying out Vitl vitamins including their pregnancy supplements.
When I first started my Parkrun journey, I have to admit it was a little challenging getting up early on a Saturday morning for a 9am run but I quickly became used to it and always look forward to it. Every time I have completed a Parkrun it has been amazing! Read on to learn more about parkrun and why it’s great for everyone of all running abilities...
Feel Daily Biotic is a synbiotic (prebiotics and probiotics) formulated to help support gut health, brain, mood, immune health, and everyday wellness.
After a bit of a hiatus from running, trying to fit runs in as a busy toddler mum working full time has been challenging but I have been working on getting my running mojo back and Hux Hydration has been helping me rehydrate post-run! Read on for my review of Hux Hydration effervescents.
ad | Feel has launched a natural supplement to help support women through every stage of menopause. Read on for more information on Feel Menopause - a natural alternative to hormone replacement therapy.
AD | The NEW Feel Adult Multivitamin Gummies are not your conventional gummies... They are formulated without artificial sweeteners - instead of artificial sweeteners they contain natural sweeteners maltitol and steviol. Also, they are made without artificial flavours and are free from artificial additives like maltodextrin, magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide.
AD | I’ve had a bit of a Feel takeover recently… they are now my go-to brand for vitamins and supplements! The Feel supplement which I’ve been trying out recently is Sleep which is designed to help promote relaxation, calm the mind and aid sleepiness for overall improved sleep quality so you also feel less tired in the daytime. Being a working mum…
Are you looking for a fitness challenge? Need a bit of boost to help keep your training consistent? Working towards a fitness challenge is a great way to help keep your training consistent. It helps keep you going and prompts you to push your limits.
I’ve been taking part in The British Heart Foundation’s MyMarathon challenge. The aim of this challenge is to complete 26.2 miles/c42.2K, marathon distance, throughout May and there is flexibility to complete the challenge at your own pace in one go, across a few days or the month.
Let’s face it, January can feel a bit meh and is a tough month for many… This year, I beat the January blues by taking part in Red January!
Here are my top 5 tips for anyone looking to get fitter this year or start their fitness journey.
After my recent race for life half marathon I decided to sign up for a cancer research Tough 10 through Epping Forest. This run series is an off road 10K trail run to help beat cancer sooner and there are three levels of toughness to choose from, you can go for tough, tougher or toughest...
A week ago I completed my first half marathon! Yay! It was my toughest fitness challenge to date as prior to signing up for the race I hadn't ran beyond 10K...
NOMO is a regular in my household and my go-to free from chocolate. My little one loves their Choc Lollies! Thanks to NOMO for sending me these yummy chocolates to try and review. Read on for more on this indulgent vegan and free from chocolate.
Dash Water kindly sent me a box of their Wonky Fruit Infused Sparkling Water to try out. Read in for my review and more on the best flavoured Dash Water…
ad | Feel has launched it’s popular vegan Pro Collagen in a convenient travel friendly gel format. If you read my previous review of Feel Pro Collagen powder you know I am a fan. This new format - Feel Collagen Gel - is just as impressive and effective. Read on for more information on Feel Pro Collagen Gel and my thoughts on it.
ad | Natural supplements brand Feel recently launched the world's first vegan collagen and they sent me a tub to try out. Read on for my review of Feel Pro Collagen.
Say hello to the newest protein bars on the market - Feel Protein Bars - triple layered with a mallow protein center, gooey caramel, protein crispies and coated in smooth plant based chocolate. Mmm… These beauties come in three flavours - rich Chocolate Brownie, silky & sweet Salted Caramel and crunchy nutty Peanut.
I discovered Feel vitamins and supplements nearly a year ago and have had good results with Feel Beauty Probiotic+ and Feel Multivitamins. They recently launched Feel Pregnancy Supplements which are a reinvented version of your standard pregnancy vitamins and they are Mumsnet Rated too. I wish I had these when I was pregnant (I am a mum of a beautiful 13 months old baby girl 😊). These new supplements can be used not only if you are pregnant but also if you are breastfeeding to help support quality milk and production. Read on for my thoughts on Feel Pregnancy Supplements…
I usually take multivitamins daily and regularly add various superfood powders to my smoothies. Whilst pregnant I took a multivitamin daily to help ensure I had the essential vitamins and minerals such as Folic Acid and continued taking a supplement postpartum as well as vitamin D supplement which is essential for healthy bones, heart and overall immunity. Wearefeel kindly gifted me a month’s supply of Feel multivitamins to try out, read on for more information on this new multi-vitamin innovation…
I recently attended a course at Waitrose Cookery School with my colleagues as a seasonal treat and thoroughly enjoyed it. Read on for more info on the Waitrose Cookery School in King’s Cross and for an overview of the Chocolate Yule Log course.
You can’t go wrong with a classic green smoothie! This delicious and healthy green smoothie bowl is made with spinach which is loaded with vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K and iron which helps reduce tiredness. Try this yummy green smoothie recipe to kick start your day.
Did you know that celery helps lower blood pressure, gets rid of excess fluid (bloat) and can help with a hangover too? Celery also has anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidants like vitamin C, manganese and phytonutrients which reduce inflammation in digestive tract and blood vessels.
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Nylah Naturals kindly sent me their I Love My Hair Kit which includes a Strength & Shine Shampoo Cream, Super Botanicals Conditioner and Super Seeds Hair Oil to try out and I am impressed… Read on for more and my review of Nylah Hair Care.