Let's Talk Lipstick

 For some a bright or bold lip is a very daunting make-up look that requires confidence and flare to pull off. Whether its a hot pink or bright orange you know its going to draw attention and it can be a scary look to rock for the timid among us. Personally I adore a bold lipstick I think it can make you look and feel that bit more confident, and I love it on days when I am in a complete rush (that is everyday then Lyndsey..) I preach to all my friends that there is nothing that polishes off a plain outfit better than a pop of colour on the lip. Whether its a bad hair day, running late day, hungover day or a Birthday I passionately stand behind the bold lip being the ultimate finishing touch! 

I have decided to do a little series on how to wear different bold lip colours and I am starting with possibly one of the scariest colours to rock, Purple. I genuinely believe anyone and everyone can find a shade of purple to suit them. Whether its a dark and vampy blackberry, a gorgeous violet shade or a striking lilac you can find something to fit your style, skin tone and comfort levels. I have chosen four shades from higher and lower end brands that I wear regularly to demonstrate this.

The shade on the left is Scrumptious by Boots 17, this is a purple for beginners or something you could wear for work, uni or school. It is a little bit deceiving in the packaging as it looks very dark, and yes the colour is a darker purple but because it is so sheer and glossy it isn't scary at all. The lipstick gives a lovely wash of purple across the mouth and gives more of a lip gloss finish than a pigmented lipstick. So if you want to try purple but are a bit unsure this product is definitely for you.

Next up is a cult classic in the beauty blogging world Rebel by Mac. It is a gorgeous berry colour and is a little bit more of a pinky purple than the others. It is a great lipstick in that it is extremely versatile, you can wear one layer for a sheer colour during the day or really build it up for a vampy night look. It is also gorgeous on very pale and very dark skin which  is a rare occurrence in lip colours. Best of all the staying power is amazing and I barely find myself having to reapply this during the day. Still a fairly safe choice but this is probably my favourite of the four and I know when this lipstick is finished I will repurchase it straight away.

The next shade is Midnight Plum Colour Sensation by Maybelline. As the name suggests its a deep plum colour that can been built up into a beautiful dark shade. It wears best with a lipliner underneath which adds pigment and staying power. This colour is great for an evening look and I always find myself reaching it for it when I am going very basic on the eye. This colour isn't for the faint hearted, but it is stunning and paired with a simple and classic outfit you can do no wrong. 

Finally I have the ultimate dark opaque purple for anyone really wanting to work the dark and vampy look. The colour is Mulberry by Sleek and is just the perfectly pigmented dark lip colour. It has great staying power you only need one coat to get colour pay off and it doesn't dry out the lips. I originally bought this shade for Halloween but especially in the winter months found myself wearing it on nights out and getting heaps of compliments.  I urge anyone looking for a very deep purple to get this product, it is under a fiver and worth every penny.

Ojon Hair Product Review

In the beauty world I have heard nothing but rave reviews about Ojon hair products, I noticed I had a few products kicking about so I decided I would give them a try. Both of these products my mum had given me a couple of months ago and I totally forgot about them so it is about time I try them out. I had the Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment which is an oil based hair mask for dry, damaged, colour treated  hair and the Ojon Hair Rub Out Dry Cleanser which is a dry shampoo product to use between washes. I decided to use both products over a 3 week period to get the best opinion on them.

The first product I used was the Ojon Hair Rub Out Dry Cleanser because I was in a rush and didn't have time to wash my hair in the shower that morning. I gave the bottle a shake as instructed then spritzed it into my roots and under my hair where its particularly oily. The first thing I noticed was that it wasn't a really 

white powder that came out of the bottle, although I am blonde I don't like a really noticeable white powder in my hair. On days where I have ran out of dry shampoo I will resort to talcum powder between washes, and I find it really effective but I hate the feeling of the residue left in my hair even if you aren't able to see it.
The cleanser instantly refreshed my oily hair and also gave it a nice amount of volume, my hair definitely looked a lot cleaner and nicer. After using it for a few weeks I love the product and will definitely repurchase as it is a very good product. The only two things I would say is that it is a little pricey and I do think there are  products that are just as good especially if you are fair haired like myself. I also would advise shaking the bottle before use every time otherwise the nozzle will end up clogged and you won't be able to use it. All in all I think this is a really great product if you have the budget for it, and it really does completely refresh you hair beautifully between washes.

I don't often use a lot of heat on my hair, I let it dry naturally most of the time and I hardly ever straighten or curl it either. The one thing I do, is get my hair highlighted which I have found really leaves my hair dry and damaged especially at the ends. So I am always on the hunt for a really good hair mask to hydrate and repair my hair. On a Sunday at the beginning of the month I decided to relax, have a bath and try the Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment. The treatment comes as a solid sort of waxy product that you warm between you hands and it quickly melts into an oil. I applied it to the roots of my hair then to the ends and concentrating on the ends as it is the most damaged are of my hair. The smell of the product is really strange I would almost describe it as woody, and I am really not fond of it. I washed the product off after ten minutes, and then shampooed and conditioned my hair as the product was extremely oily, and my hair can be very oily anyway. I also was keen to get rid of the strange smell as I really didn't like it. After I blow dryed my hair I noticed it felt really soft and smooth and genuinely seemed in better condition than before. I was immediately very impressed and decided to use it at the same time next week. I have now used the product three times and have noticed my hair is less damaged look and is shiny and smooth through out the week. I really like this product, I just wish it didn't have such a strange smell.