Well here we are LOCKDOWN! I hope you’re all doi Well here we are LOCKDOWN! I hope you’re all doing ok?
I’ve been thinking about what I’m going to do over this time period and how to get the most out of it.
Being the final 6 months of my PhD, I will have to start writing my thesis now instead of later but to break that time up with more fun things (not that science isn’t fun 🙄). I’m thinking baking, play the piano and experimenting with makeup! It doesn’t matter that no one is going to see my makeup or hear me play, I’m doing it for me but at the same time I’m not going to force myself to do to anything I don’t feel like or feel pressured to learn something new or start something big just because we have this time. 
I think it’s important to take a break and reset without anything or anyone sucking your energy. Only do things that you really want to and help you feel better now and for the future when this is over.
What are your plans for lockdown?
For me makeup is art. Your face is the canvas and For me makeup is art. Your face is the canvas and the fact you can take any colour/finish/texture and create something that completely reflects your personality and mood is amazing and yes maybe it also fuels my need to have so many pretty palettes!! The @jackieaina @anastasiabeverlyhills eyeshadow palette is incredible! The colours are soooooo pigmented but still really wearable. It’s like a work of art itself.
What’s your favourite ABH palette?
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Currently away on a mini weekend trip with @openingupcricket and loving all the things to see and do (and eat) in Glasgow. I’ve always loved Scotland and Glasgow is my all time favourite Scottish city. Is there a way to become an honorary Scotsman please?!
Have you ever been to Glasgow? If you could pick any other nationality to be, what would you go for? 📸 @lifeofpingkan 
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#ad | For someone who loves makeup, if you saw me #ad | For someone who loves makeup, if you saw me on a day-to-day basis, you’d have absolutely no idea! There’s enough to do in the mornings before work without having to spend half an hour doing up your face. However, when I do wear makeup, even just a little, I feel more confident, put together and ready to tackle the day. 
That’s why I’m loving @Primark.Beauty to create a super quick, everyday look to help me look glowing and more importantly, at really affordable prices.
Prep + Perfect Priming Hydrator Base -£3
Prep + Perfect Skin Illuminator -£3.50
Perfect Finish Foundation -£2.50
Brow Sketch -£2
Colour Grid Eyeshadow Palette -£3.50
Matte Bronzing Powder -£1
Blush -£1.50
Falsh Lash Queen Mascara -£3
Velvet Matte Longwear Lip Crayon -£2

Whether you’re an expert or makeup novice, all of the products from #Primark are easy to use and fantastic quality as well as being cruelty free. Everything blends onto my skin beautifully, with a couple of standouts being the foundation which lasted all day and matches me perfectly (hello, £2.50!!!!!), the £1 bronzer to add some much needed life into my skin and the Velvet Matte Lip Crayon that is beyond comfortable and lasts through eating and coffee drinking. In just 5 minutes, you can achieve the simplest of looks, that’s suitable for any occasion. #IWorkWithPrimark @Primark
Check out my Instastories to see my quick and easy morning makeup!
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John Frieda Forever Smooth Frizz Ease haircare
September 24, 2017 Haircare

Is smooth frizz-less hair really achievable?

Does your hair go crazy at the sight of one drop of rain?

Is your hair difficult to tame?

Do you have permanently frizzy, untameable hair?

 

I sound like a haircare advert but the thing is, these questions run through my mind every single time I look in the mirror at my hair or when I spend ages reading the back of haircare products desperate to find something that will shape and define my curly mane.

I also have a serious case of FOHA – Fear of Hairdresser Appointments. The prospect of my curly hair being cut too short or the wrong style so it sticks out even more and the damage bleaching and dying does to my already dry hair (thanks so much grey hairs) is enough to send me running the other way. Even when I straighten it, the slightest drizzle of rain results in the biggest bird’s nest of frizzy hair that I’m sure is the reason I have pigeons flying at my head on a daily basis!

In short my hair is my own personal nightmare, so when I was contacted to try out some haircare products from the John Frieda Frizz Ease* range I jumped at the chance.

John Frieda Forever Smooth Frizz Ease haircare

John Frieda Forever Smooth Frizz Ease haircare

First up is the Frizz Ease Forever Smooth Shampoo and conditioner which along with pure coconut oil and John Frieda’s Frizz Immunity Complex, claim to gradually reduce frizz with every use. Together they deeply penetrate the hair follicle to hydrate, smooth and strengthen each strand to improve the overall condition of your hair.

The shampoo is really nice to use. It lathers up well leaving your scalp feeling clean but it is so creamy in texture it also feels really moisturising on my hair. Even after just using the shampoo I felt my hair was less knotty and smoother. The conditioner looks like a classic cream conditioner and feels really nourishing on my hair. I squeeze out as much water as possible and apply a coin sized amount. The last time I used this, I kept rinsing my hair under the water to wash out the conditioner until I realised it was actually my hair that was so soft!!

John Frieda Forever Smooth Frizz Ease haircare

John Frieda Forever Smooth Frizz Ease haircare

The smell of haircare products are really important to me, if I have to have my mass of hair getting in my face all the time, I want to be able to smell a lovely fragrance while I’m picking it from my lipgloss. Both the shampoo and conditioner smell really fresh almost floral. They remind me of the products you get at the hairdressers which makes them feel really professional.

After I have squeezed out most of the water in my hair I apply the Extra Strength Six Effects+ Serum. I have been using the original John Frieda Frizz Ease serum for well over a decade now and it is the only hair product that keeps my curls defined without leaving them crispy so I had really high hopes for the Extra Strength version.

John Frieda Forever Smooth Frizz Ease haircare serum

John Frieda Forever Smooth Frizz Ease haircare

A blend of silicones, thermal protectant, silk proteins and algae extract, this serum hydrates and boosts shine for more manageable frizz free hair. The consistency of this serum is similar to caramel. Not too thick that it’s hard to work on your hair but not so runny it makes a mess.

The instructions say distribute 1 pump of serum evenly throughout hair, however because I have an unnecessary amount I apply 2 (a reduction from the 4 I put with the original – result!). Once I’ve left my hair to air dry, the result is really bouncy, shiny curls!

Price-wise they’re the same price as other high-end haircare brands:

Shampoo £7.99 for 250ml

Conditionerl £7.99 for 250ml

Serum £6.99 for 50ml

This is obviously more than an own brand product but you are getting much better quality and to be honest quantity too, as a 250ml bottle is not a stingy size. Even with my extra pump of serum, a 50ml tube lasts me months.

For me it’s always been about the John Frieda Frizz Ease serum. The shampoo and conditioner have definitely made my hair softer and smoother, perfect for when I straighten my hair as don’t like to have it full of product before I attack it with my GHDs but applying the three together is like a holy trinity. I actually enjoy having my hair curly when it looks this good and after all, isn’t that all we want from haircare? To look our best, natural selves.

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*This post contains products sent for review purposes but I always give an honest review, where all opinions and views are 100% my own.

 

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  1. Abbey Louisa Rose (@abbeylouisarose) says

    September 24, 2017 at 7:22 pm

    I’m quite lucky in that my hair doesn’t go very frizzy, it just flicks up all over the place, which isn’t too bad a problem really! I’m so glad that these products work for you, I’ve heard wonderful things about them – they really seem to be a holy grail! Gorgeous photos in this post too, everything looks fab!

    Abbey 😘 http://www.abbeylouisarose.co.uk

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  2. Ellie says

    September 24, 2017 at 7:23 pm

    John Frieda is such amazing brand! They always manage to cater to so many different hair types! I love their blonde range as it really revives the colour of my hair

    Ellie
    http://www.headintheclouds.me.uk

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    • A love affair with Beauty says

      September 26, 2017 at 1:36 pm

      Agreed. I always think “high-end” haircare is never as good as the price it is but I love John Frieda haircare products, especially the serum!! xx

      Reply
  3. Eva says

    September 24, 2017 at 7:45 pm

    I’m soooooo tempted by the serum as I find it so hard to find products that hold my curls but don’t make them crunchy or dry! This sounds right up my street! Eva x

    whatevawears.co.uk

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    • A love affair with Beauty says

      September 26, 2017 at 1:43 pm

      The serum has been my hair’s best friend for years. I always apply more than it says as I have so much hair but there is never a bit of crunchiness just soft curls with a lot more definition! xx

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  4. Phoenix Robinson says

    September 24, 2017 at 9:34 pm

    I don’t normally read beauty blogs as I’m not a girly girl but as soon as I saw it was about frizzy hair I had to read! It is the bane of my life! And don’t get me started on when it rains! I’ve never tried John Frieda as I always thought it was really expensive, but after reading your blog I am gonna go get me some! Thank you!
    PR x

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    • A love affair with Beauty says

      September 26, 2017 at 1:03 pm

      I’m glad you liked my post! I understand what you mean regarding the price as they aren’t the cheapest and although all three together work the best, if you have to pick one, go for the serum.
      I always have to use more product than it says on the packaging as I have so much hair but as long as I distribute the serum evenly through my wet hair my curls dry so much more defined but still stay soft. I honestly can’t recommend the serum enough and I have tried a lot over the years but always come back to this one and I started using over ten years ago! xx

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  5. Rachael says

    September 24, 2017 at 9:46 pm

    I need to get my hands on this range! I always have frizzy hair and it’s the most frustrating thing! I actually think my sister might have the serum in her room so I’ll have to hoke it out and give it a try!
    PaleGirlRambling xo

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    • A love affair with Beauty says

      September 26, 2017 at 1:46 pm

      Yes! Definitely give it a try. I’m obsessed with the serum I’m convinced it performs some sort of hair magic xx

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  6. A love affair with Beauty says

    September 26, 2017 at 1:39 pm

    Ahhhh I’d love to have hair that’s not quite curly or straight, it looks good whatever you do! The Shampoo and Conditioner do a pretty good job without the serum at making my hair softer but not weighed down xx

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