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When it comes to getting out of bed and helping me look like I’m one of the living, there are certain things I always rely on.
First is my @lumie.lights alarm clock. They’re not cheap but this has been a life saver for me. Granted, I’m not jumping out of bed, so excites to get to work but the gradual build in gentle light helps my body feel less attacked by that awful iPhone alarm and I’m often awake before it reaches full intensity!
The second is a cup of tea. I very rarely skip my morning cuppa. I wake up, make it and pop back into bed for 20 minutes just adjusted and preparing myself mentally for the day ahead. Plus look at memes of course.
The last thing is a good under eye brightener. I’ve been really loving the Flawless Eye Retouch from @transformulas to help me look fresh in the morning. Not too thick or matte, simply paint under the eye and blend. The light reflective particles instantly smooth and conceal to make my eyes look brighter but in a really natural way. I’m not about that heavy cakey makeup look and this is just amazing.
What’s your morning routine?
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Today is tree day. We’re having a big cooked breakfast, opening our advent calendars and decorating our new house for our first Christmas which I’m very excited about. Then to finish, a big roast dinner. The perfect Sunday!!
Also big big shout out to @lifeofpingkan and @hyphyhip. I just love doing photoshoots with these two. I only have to mention an idea I have and they help me execute it and photograph it better than I even imagined it! 💋
Instagram post 2187707010173471285_3273331858 TGIF! So excited for this weekend because it’s the 1st of December and you know what that means?!? Christmas Tree!!!! Have you put yours up yet or are you go for this Sunday too? 
Tonight I’m having a chilled one. Anyone else wake up and already look forward to getting home and doing nothing? It’s my absolute fave. Top choices are reading a book or I’m already on the fifth season of Bones and loving it!
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I am a peachy nude girl through and through but there’s something about this @fentybeauty lipstick in Clapback that makes me feel kickass! It’s a rich navy blue and it’s the only non-conventional lip colour I’ve ever bought. Something about the shade and finish called to me the second I saw it! Never mind the Fenty Mattemoiselle lipsticks feel great on. Not a touch of dryness and the colour is beyond pigmented. 
Haven’t quite been daring enough to wear it outside yet though even though I’ve had it for a year though... whoops.
What’s the boldest lip colour you’ll wear?!
Instagram post 2167408175811453203_3273331858 Gifted| It’s the 1st of November and to me that means it’s the start of the festive season. Ok I’m not talking get the tree up and lights everywhere but little bits of fun and magic every day are a must for me this month. I’m talking mince pies, lots of chocolate, Greggs festive bakes 😋 and @pret Christmas sandwiches (I’m sooooo ready). Plus it’s time to get out the winter cosy pyjamas and relax in festive bubble baths. Which brings me on to one of my favourite bath products, the @lush Snow Fairy Bubble Wand! For starters it’s pink so it’s a win and I love how easy it is to swish round in the water creating swirls of sparkly pink bubbles, all with that classic Snow Fairy scent.
Instagram post 2166668354130372191_3273331858 Happy Halloween!!! 🎃🕸🍬👻🤡
What are your plans for this evening? Party? Trick or Treating? Or hiding away?! I’ve got my pumpkin carved (on the instastory) and my buckets of sweets ready! This year I’ve got skittles and of course the classic haribo packs. I wanted mini smarties but couldn’t find them anywhere! I’m not a big fan of sugary sweets like Swizzels so always get something I would actually eat. After all, a fair few packets will need to be tested by me for research purposes! 
What’s your favourite Halloween sweet treat? Any you really hate? Parma Violets = blerghhhh 🎃🕸🍬👻🤡
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A-List Beauty, West Kirby. Aftercare instructions
October 21, 2018 Skin Care•Skin Deep

A-List Beauty – Intimate Waxing

Whether you go Bikini, Brazilian or the everything off Hollywood she-bang, intimate waxing is a full-on personal affair. Those of you who have had down there stripped bare, will know it’s not exactly like getting a facial. 

Of course how you groom down there is entirely up to you. An intimate wax should only ever be something you want and not pressured into getting done. Personally, I like to go more hair-free as it makes me feel that little bit cleaner and importantly more comfortable.

I’ve only every had a handful of Brazilian waxes in my time, with the last one being nearly a decade ago. Always wanting that smoother for longer finish, I’d book myself an appointment in the hopes I could finally ditch the razors and feel that little bit more, dare I say sexy!?

Unfortunately that was never the reality. With every strip there would be pain and the next day I’d have broken out in such sore angry spots. Definitely more chicken than just chic! My skin would be so irritated, by the time it had calmed down, I’d already have hair growing back. Finally, after an at home attempt to do my own waxing, which as you can imagine did not exactly go to plan, I gave up and went back to the razors. It wasn’t until I heard about A-List Beauty that I even started to consider the idea of giving wax another go.

A-List Beauty, Intimate Waxing, West Kirby
A-List Beauty HD Brows leaflet
A-List Beauty HD Brow products
A-List Beauty 5 star experience poster
A-List Beauty Hive strip wax pot and spatulas

A-List Beauty is run by beauty therapist Hannah over in West Kirby over on the Wirral. Just a short walk away from the train station, her home salon is THE place to go for Intimate waxing. Hannah herself is qualified up the wazoo (pun fully intended) when it comes to beauty therapy. Her business A-List Beauty specialises in two treatments, HD Brows (See Danielle Levy’s brow transformation here) and Intimate Waxing. Concentrating on two areas means Hannah is an expert and what she doesn’t know about intimate waxing, isn’t worth knowing. Trained by The Wax Queen herself, Kim Lawless, Hannah knows all the top tips and tricks for the best wax you can get. Fact! Obviously I won’t be providing any before and after photos but trust me when I say A-List Beauty is fantastic.

So let’s get down to business! To start off with, Hannah believes the right positions mean the client shouldn’t have to participate in keeping the skin taught for successful hair removal. I was super relieved to hear this as I don’t exactly have the skills of a professional contortionist. 

She only needed me to move into two positions throughout the whole thing. First up was the all fours, lower-back down, bum up! Yes, I know it’s not exactly glamourous and at first I did feel very self-conscious. However, it’s important to remember Hannah has seen it all before and the more you relax the easier it will be. The second position was on my back with legs resting either side of the treatment chair. It was nice to be able to just lie there and chat away with Hannah. I’ve never been able to do that in situations like this but any pain was so fleeting, it barely had time to register with my brain. Hannah knows just the right way to pull the wax and when to apply pressure to minimise the sting. In fact minutes after the treatment had finished, I started to question if I’d even been waxed!

Hannah, owner and beauty therapist at A-List Beauty
Leave Sparkle wherever you go canvas
A-List Beauty black treatment chair
Wax heaters and aftercare products at A-List Beauty

When it comes to the actual wax, only the best will do for A-List Beauty. Euroblonde by Perron Rigot is a french depilatory wax used in salons all over the world. This type of wax is the best in the business when it comes to hair removal as it’s natural and perfect for those more coarse, tough hairs. Unlike strip wax, this hot wax molds to your body, only sticking to the hair and not your skin. It hardens to be easily removed but still remains flexible and fluid enough to minimise any pain and discomfort. The wax felt warm on application but never too hot it burnt.

When finished, Hannah smooths lots of cream on the area to stop rubbing and irritation. This is the first step to the aftercare process and I would advice you take comfortable knickers. Yes it doesn’t exactly look or feel sexy but it’s the best thing to do. Hannah takes aftercare just as serious as the waxing itself and provides you with a leaflet with important information on how to get the best results from your wax. I’m now a proud owner of a Japanese style exfoliating wash cloth (purchased from A-List Beauty) that I use to gently buff the skin and keep things problem free.

A-List Beauty dressing table with HD Brow products
A-List Beauty Makeup brushes
Me after getting a Brazilian wax at A-List Beauty

It’s been weeks since I had my Brazilian and I haven’t had a single problem. Not one. No redness, no itchiness, no ingrown hairs, nothing! I am beyond impressed with Hannah’s skills, that it’s definitely worth the trip over the Mersey from my home in Liverpool (by train I might add too!). Seriously, even if you’re visiting the North West get yourself booked in, you won’t regret it. I even booked my next appointment the same day, just to make sure I get one before all you lot read this post and book them all up!

Would you believe that’s the face of someone who’d literally just had an intimate wax? Neither would I!

Whether you’re going on holiday, fancy something a bit different or just like to regularly maintain your bush, I can’t recommend Hannah from A-List Beauty enough. Her warm, friendly demeanor puts you instantly at ease for a no mess, no fuss wax.    B x

*I was kindly invited to receive a complimentary wax with A-List Beauty in exchange for a review. However, as always all opinions are entirely my own. 

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  1. Katie says

    October 22, 2018 at 6:12 pm

    I love that you had such a good experience with waxing, I know some people have had horrible experiences! The lady sounds absolutely lovely and I’m glad she made you at ease!

    Katie x

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  2. Jess Want says

    October 24, 2018 at 9:10 am

    Thank you for the review, I’ve wanted to get one done and have been put off by the thought of having my skin ripped off. I may now bite the bullet and book x

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  3. plainsarahjayne says

    October 24, 2018 at 11:18 am

    I have to admit my first waxing experience was horrible, but I do enjoy waxing I find it has so many positives! xx

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  4. Alicia says

    October 24, 2018 at 10:53 pm

    sounds amazing! I know a few people who have had bad experiences, I would love to try this place out if I could!
    Alicia XO

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  5. Rosie Ireland says

    October 27, 2018 at 11:59 am

    i am glad you had such a positive experience – you always hear the horror stories! i love how entirely honest you are!
    Rosie

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  6. Alice Spake says

    October 28, 2018 at 1:27 pm

    I love how honest this post is sweetie xx

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  7. Hannah Clothier says

    November 13, 2018 at 11:25 am

    Thank you for taking the time to write such an honest and thorough viewpoint of your waxing experience with me Yasmine. It was so lovely to meet you! Your blogs are fantastic and very informative. And I’m sure you have put a lot of people’s minds at ease if they have been either thinking about having a Hollywood/ Brazilian wax or if they have had a previous bad experience. It really isn’t that bad in the hands of an experienced professional waxer ladies 🙂

    If I can be of any more assistance to any of you, please don’t hesitate to ask.
    You can email me at hannah@alistbeautytherapy.co.uk for any further information or questions.

    Love,
    Hannah (A List Beauty owner) xxx

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