4 Things to Know When Buying a Hair Brush

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A hair brush is an essential tool when you want to groom yourself. This is because it enables you to straighten hair strands without breaking them, especially if they are already entangled. It’s actually the secret to donning beautiful curls. In fact, styling your hair is supposed to be fun and easy when you are armed with the right brush. And since sharing brushes is not healthy, it’s always a good idea you buy your own to minimize the chances of spreading bacteria such as dandruff that might end up damaging your hair.  On the other hand, buying the right brush is easier said than done. In fact, most people settle for the first brush they see when they visit a store. Here is a list of considerations that you should make when shopping for Spornette Hair Brushes.

1. Brushes come in Various Shapes - If you ask most people, they will tell you that all brushes are the same. The truth is that brushes come in various shapes which also determines when they should be used. Lest you forget, a comb can never replace a brush and vice versa. The most common type of brush is known as boar bristle brush. And just like the name suggests, the brush comes with bristles that have smooth tips. This design helps in ensuring that they don’t break into delicate hair strands. A vented brush is also made to look like a boar only that it’s bristles are widely spaced. This is done to aerate the hair strands to prevent entanglement. The brush also has open gaps at the back. Then there are those that are round in shape. These ones are ideal for setting long hair.

2. Bristles are your Friend - The experience you get after using a hair brush is usually determined by the bristles. In fact, the bristles are the ones that let you know to replace an old brush. There are actually brushes that come with either metallic, plastic or wooden material. The advantage of using a brush is that it can last for many years without calling for replacement. It’s also important you confirm that the brush is made from stainless steel. Wooden brushes should only be used on short hair as they can break easily. On the other hand, plastic bristles rock the most because they are strong enough to withstand an entangled hair.

3. Never Ignore the Handle - If you are like most people, you obviously look at the bristles of a brush and ignore the handle. Opting for a brush that has a smooth handle is a huge mistake. This is because you will have to hold the brush firmly when setting your hair to prevent the brush from slipping out of your hands.  You can avoid such time wasting instances by picking a brush that has a rugged handle. Such a brush can never slip even if your hands are wet or oily.

4.  Bigger is Always Better - This one is needless to say. A brush that has a bigger length is always much better than a smaller type. This is because it helps in ensuring that you finish setting your hair within the shortest time possible as you are able to cover a large area in a single stroke. Smaller combs should only be used when you only want to style a small part of your hair such as the side or the front.

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5 Unconventional Ways To Practise Self Care

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Self-care goes beyond getting the best beauty products to make you look and feel good about yourself. There are so many other ways that you can take care of yourself, which will be discussed in this article.

Don’t neglect the power of human connection

Sometimes people assume self-care is only about disconnecting from people to focus on yourself - after all, it's SELF-care. But there is something about being around healthy personalities that brings some happiness and joy. So, reach out to those people in your life that foster a feeling of understanding and acceptance, no matter what stage of life you’re in. Spend quality time with them when it’s possible, and it can be virtual or not. Don’t only rely on social media to know what is going on with people. 

Speak to yourself with love

The tone you speak to yourself in is as important as any other form of self-care. So make it a point to be conscious about the way you speak even in your thoughts. Try as much as you can to use the tone you’d use as if you were speaking to someone you love even in those moments where you don’t feel too proud of yourself. Try to make it a daily habit to practise positive mantra, and if you cannot always speak, writing them down is also good enough.

Pamper yourself with some clean silk sheets

Sleep is vital and can go a long way in affecting how you feel throughout your day. Having a good nap is also about what you’re sleeping on. Silk sheets are comfortable and luxurious, and you’ll feel twice as good as compared to sleeping on regular sheets. They are also gentle on the skin, and you’ll wake up feeling much more refreshed and ready to take on the day.

Get in touch with your spiritual side

Self-care involves getting in touch with every part of yourself, which includes the spiritual aspect. To fully unlock your best self, you’ll have to experience a level of connection to something more than yourself. It is some kind of assurance that gives you peace and purpose and makes you feel more fulfilled and hence happier. So once in a while, you can get psychic phone readings, for example, to help you see your life in a new light. That way, you don’t just make rash decisions but more informed ones that bring you closer to reaching your potential.

Meal prep

Self-care isn’t complete if there isn’t something about nutrition. Your physical wellbeing is one crucial aspect that your existence depends on. So make sure that you’re not skipping any meals, and they are wholesome. One way to achieve that is to have your meals prepped before time. That way, you will be prepared and on time. 

Self-care is good for everyone, and these five ways are just a few to get it done successfully. Also, remember that there is no perfect time to take care of yourself, and you’ll get better results if you do it frequently and consistently.

 

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Kindred Fires - Personalised Candle Gifts

With all this nonsense about the changing of star signs and something called Ophiuchus - also known as the Serpent Bearer, the supposed 13th Sign of the Zodiac, it has all gone over my head. I am, always have been a Cancerian and I definitely have some of those traits.  Tomorrow is actually my birthday and from Kindred Fires, I have been gifted this stunning Starsign Birthday Candle.

These candles are all handcrafted from a Manchester Workshop and each candle is not only hand poured but each one is made using quality soy wax and premium fragrance oils in containers that you are encouraged to reuse.  I will re-use mine to put some flower seeds once I am finished.

When purchasing a candle from Kindred Fires you have a choice of what kind of candle you wish you purchase from a variety of categories. Those categories include but are not limited to - Engagement, Wedding, Anniversary, House Warming and of course birthdays.  My candle as you can see denotes the Cancerian star sign which is clearly displayed on the label.  

Once you have made your choice of a candle, there is the option to personalise the label with a brief message and then the exciting part is to choose your fragrance. I went for Floral Blossom, the description of this fragrance is that it is a light floral scent with subtle hints of freesia, lemon and jasmin.  For me, this candle has a really fresh floral fragrance with a hint of citrus which comes from the lemon, it isn't overpowering and it adds a nice scent to the room. The candle has a burn time of around 25 hours, which of course can change depending on how long you burn it for.

I think these candles make a fabulous gift, be it for a family member, friend or even someone you work with.  We have all just been through quite the time with this pandemic, which is still hiding out there, so a perfect time to send someone a gift, especially if you haven't seen them for some time now, to say 'I'm thinking of you'It can be combined with a bunch of flowers. Thanks to modern delivery services, there is no problem to send a gift to Paris or anywhere in the world.  The Kindred Fire Candles are priced from £16 rising upwards in price depending on your candle of choice and whether or not you choose to upgrade it to a hamper, which sounds just lovely.

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ASOS Grooming Box

There are very brands that actually do a whole box of Grooming products, yet every now and again ASOS do a really good value for money box and this is one of them.

Sticking to the £12 box price, inside, as you can see, there is a total of five products for grooming and hair care. 

Contents include

• THE INKEY LIST Caffeine Eye Cream: 15ml
• Murdock London Beard Moisturiser: 150ml
• Johnny's Chop Shop Wild Cat Hair Clay: 70g
• House 99 All Bright Natural Bronzing Effect Moisturising Gel: 20ml
• American Crew Boost Powder: 10g

The box comes presented in an ASOS branded box and it makes a great little treat for the man in your life! Available to purchase now* from ASOS whilst stocks last.

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