Current Hair Care Routine

Hi everyone,

It has taken a few years of trying and testing hair products to find the ones that actually work well for me, and what kind of blogger would I be if I didn't share them with you.

I have tried all kinds of products, from high end to ones that are cheap as chips (from Poundland!) and have come to the conclusion that when it comes to shampoos and conditioners, price doesn't really change much. A really expensive shampoo will clean your hair just as well as a cheap one. It's the before and after shower products that I personally like to splurge on. 

I don't use the Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Extreme before every hair wash (I wash my hair every 2 or 3 days, which doesn't mean I shower every 2-3 days just in case you were worried!) just because it's so expensive and I want to be able to spread it out over a couple of months. I usually use it every Sunday because Sunday equals pamper day. I only started using it this year and am already on my second tub, that's how much I love the stuff. I have really noticed a huge difference, my hair is less damaged despite having had it dyed and bleached back in April. My hair has never been in better condition and I feel like this product plays a huge factor in that. If you want to read my full review, I will link it here.

I tend to change up my shampoo and conditioner a lot, but these are the two I always come back to. Nothing fancy or expensive, just good old Nivea. There are several different Nivea shampoos and conditioners that I like, one of which being the Long Repair range, but the ones I am currently using are the Diamond Gloss shampoo and conditioner. I adore the smell of them more than anything and it's the kind of scent that clings to the hair for a long time, and they do add a lovely shine to my hair. I shampoo twice and then use the conditioner on my lengths and ends and leave it on for a while before rinsing.

Now for after care. I have tried many different oils and my number one is MoroccanOil. It works best for my hair out of all of the ones I have previously tried. I'm pretty sure everyone has heard of it so I won't go into too much detail. I apply it on towel dried hair, just on the lengths and ends and then comb it through with my tangle teezer. 

Then I use Kérastase Ciment Thermique, also on the lengths and ends, and comb my hair again. I have a review of this as well, so I will leave a link here. I feel like these two products combined tame the frizz and keep my hair nice and shiny looking. 

And finally, I use a heat defense spray and the one I am currently using is the Lee Stafford Straight Heat Protection. It smells amazing, I love the smell of all of the Lee Stafford products. I spray it all over my hair, brush it through and then tie it all up in a towel.

When my hair is mostly dry, I use my hair dryer to finish it. I usually section my hair into three parts to make sure it's properly dried. 

And that's all I do in terms of hair care. I usually avoid using anything on my hair when it's dry, because it just makes my hair greasy. On day 3, I do tend to use dry shampoo on the roots if I choose to wear my hair down, but it usually lasts nicely and doesn't get horribly greasy on day 3.

Hope this has been helpful to some of you. Have a great weekend!

Lisbon Outfits

Top - Boohoo

Trousers - H&M

Bag - H&M

Sandals - Primark

Sunglasses - H&M

Necklace - H&M

Top - Boohoo

Skirt - H&M

 Dress - H&M

Sunglasses - H&M

Dress - H&M

Jacket - H&M

Hi everyone,

I only took a handful of outfit photos while on holiday in Lisbon, so I decided to put them all together instead of doing several different posts. 

I had to pack reasonably light, which is why I used pretty much the exact same accessories every day/night. They did a good job though, and I liked using pieces that worked for both casual days out and dressed up evenings.

I bought the sandals last summer and they are still going strong. They are really comfortable but look like you've made an effort. 

I recently ordered a few things from Boohoo, and I really like the swing vest tops that they do. Super cheap but really nice quality. I bought two black v-neck vest tops and one white one, that's how much I like them!

We did a lot of shopping in Lisbon and the H&M there is so much better than the ones here in Luxembourg! I spotted this skirt and actually bought the white version as well because they were just too pretty to leave. I think I'll probably use the white skirt in Spring/Summer, whereas the black skirt works all year round. 

I'd been on the hunt for a nice white dress for the summer to show off my tan and fell in love with this one from H&M. I like the lace detail and cutouts and it's quite a thick material so it isn't see through, which is always a plus.

 Hope you are having a good week!

Lisbon

Hi everyone,

I've had a blogging break but I'm back with a holiday blog post. We didn't have too much time for a holiday this year so we decided to split it up, instead of going somewhere for two weeks. 

Back in July we hopped on a plane to spend a week in Lisbon. I had never been before and didn't know what to expect, but I do love city trips so I expected to love it, and I did! My dad had told me that Lisbon is quite an underrated city and it really is. When you think of city trips, you tend to think of Paris, Berlin, Rome. Well I do, anyway. But Lisbon is a beautiful city, with lots to offer. I would love to share every single photo but that would probably get boring so I will keep it short and sweet.

We always make a list of what we want to see and where we want to go. We add addresses and important details like closing times and entrance fees. Since we went for a week, rather than our usual four days, we were able to do the majority of our list. 

The first full day we were there, we took a taxi to a scooter rental place and rented a scooter for five days. There are lots of ways to get round in Lisbon, but if you don't want to keep paying for taxis (although they are cheap) or squeeze into sticky trams, then a scooter (or bicycle!) is the way to go. Plus you get tanned while you ride around and you don't have to pay any parking. It just makes being a tourist really easy. 

Instead of boring you with names of places you could easily look up (google link here), like the Belém Tower or the Padrão dos Descobrimentos, I thought I would share my highlights.

Driving around a city you aren't too familiar with means you tend to get lost, which means you tend to discover amazing viewpoints, like the one we found, looking out to the Marquês de Pombal roundabout. If anyone knows the name of this lookout point, let me know! We actually watched the World Cup Final down there.

We tried to go up the Vasco da Gama tower, but it was closed so instead we went inside to have dinner. It was a bit too expensive for our taste, but delicious all the same. And sitting out on the terrace, overlooking the sea while drinking mocktails and eating amazing food was really lovely. We also visited the aquarium and the casino in that area.

If you want to chill out with a glass of sangria and a city/sea view, then I would recommend going up to the miradouro das portas do sol, which literally means view of the sun doors. It's a lot less crowded up there and has a really nice, relaxed atmosphere.

If you would rather wander the streets while simultaneously doing a spot of shopping, as well as sightseeing, then head to the Rua Augusta, which is where the arch is located. On one side, you have shops and cafés galore and the Santa Justa lift, while on the other side, you have a square with a sea view and a nice place to rest. 

I hope you've all had a great summer!