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Beauty February 14, 2020

How to incorporate CBD into your beauty routine

We are surrounded by people telling us to use CBD oil as it can potentially help with a multitude of ailments and illnesses, but have you ever thought about adding CBD into your beauty regimen?

CBD is a natural product extracted from the hemp-derived cannabis plant and is referred to as cannabidiol, or CBD for short. It is added to many different skincare and body care products to help calm, soothe, and nourish the skin. It is free from THC the high-inducing part of the cannabis plant.

#TeamCoco has rounded up a few CBD beauty products, which may just transform your beauty routine to the next level.

HuGG Co.

CBD Skin Cream, £29.99 (100ml), thehuggshop.co.uk

HuGG Skin Cream is a deeply effective do-it-all moisturiser enriched with omega oils and panthenol for 360 barrier defense and hydration.
The gentle and effective thick cream forms a rich barrier over the skin area, supporting the body’s own natural defense process. Created for year-round use on hand, foot and body, this supercharged formula also includes cosmetic approved ultra-pure cannabidiol isolate.

PROVACAN

CBD Age Control Eye Cream, £24.99 (15ml), provacan.co.uk

This Age Control Eye Cream is a collagen-promoting product that reduces signs of ageing and stress for brighter, younger looking eyes. Infused with aloe vera based matrixyl 3000 cream for anti-wrinkle support.

Grounded

CBD Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum, £29.99 (50g), hollandandbarrett.com

Due to its anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidant effect, this serum works to diminish fine lines and wrinkles, as well as counteracting free radical damage. This beautifully silky serum revives dull skin, regulates oil secretion to prevent breakouts and blocked pores and firms and tightens the skin for a rejuvenated appearance.

CUBID CBD

Re:new Hand Cream, £30 (50ml), cultbeauty.co.uk

Cubid CBD’s Re:new hand cream restores chapped skin. Featuring superior grade CBD sourced from Colorado, this vegan-friendly formula calls upon 250mg full spectrum hemp oil, made up of 66% CBD and other cannabinoids to work together.

Ambience

CBD Infused Lip Balm, £6.99 (15g), hollandandbarrett.com

This Ambience CBD Infused lip balm helps to protect the lips. It moisturises, smoothes, softens, replenishes and hydrates dry and cracked lips. It also includes coconut oil, mango butter and shea butter, which all help to alleviate sore lips.

Revolution Skincare

Skin Nourishing Oil, £6.59 (30ml), superdrug.com

Revolution Skincare Skin Nourishing Oil is made with CBD oil to help calm and soothe skin that is prone to dry patches and sensitivity. It is alcohol free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and fragrance free.

Beauty February 11, 2020

Coco Crush: Top 6 Beauty Picks

I don’t think we say often enough how much we absolutely adore beauty products and hair care products here at #TeamCoco HQ, but we really do, and when there are new launches, product upgrades, and beauty insights to share then we are on it!

So, sit down, grab a glass of something fabulous and enjoy browsing the latest beauty picks that we have compiled for you to enjoy this February.

Re-Gen, Serum, Cream, Oil, and Oil Continuous Spray, priced from £2.99 – £8.80, from Asda, Amazon, Bodycare and more

Now is the perfect time to replenish your skincare routine, try something different and stock up on some new products for the months ahead. With the harsh winter months still upon us, it’s important to give skin the TLC it needs to stay hydrated and protected from damage.

The Re-Gen collection offers nourishing, intensive, non-greasy, products to improve the condition of the skin with scars, marks, and blemishes. All products leave the skin feeling and smelling refreshed.

ICONIC LONDON, Triple Threat Mascara, Sheer Blush, Glow Bundle, priced from £18 – £36.40, from iconiclondon.com

The latest products that ICONIC LONDON has launched include their trailblazing Triple Threat Mascara, Sheer Blush, and Glow Bundle. All these beauty products are trend-led, high quality and 100% cruelty free.

TRESemmé, Day2 Professional Haircare, £4.99 each, from boots.com

The Day2 range comprises of six products, from dry shampoo to a nourishing mist, each expertly developed to tackle all woes and worries for all hair types.

Each product in the range leaves hair looking and feeling, healthy, hydrated and restored with volume. From tight curls to damaged and thin, hair is gently cleansed, refreshed and re-styled without a drop of water, meaning bad hair days are no more!

Oh Mumma, Luxe Subscription Box for Mum and Babe, priced between £22 – £25, from ohmumma.com

Each personalised subscription box has 5-7 handpicked beauty and lifestyle products for new/expecting mums and something for her little one’s ever changing needs. Products are tailored to a mum’s beauty profile and baby’s birth/due date.

Funderm, WAS BAD Anti-Pimples Gel Treatment, was £28 now £23, from funderm.com

WAS BAD is the ultimate on-the-go invisible anti-pimple treatment gel, with visible results, for problematic breakouts and blemishes that can be such a b#@$*. Thanks to Funderm’s innovative formula with clinically proven, active ingredients and the Prebiotic & Probiotic complex, your skin will look pimple-free and purified.

This delicate oil-free gel combines clinically proven active ingredients such and wondrous dead sea minerals to unclog pores, exfoliate dead skin cells and control sebum. The cutting-edge formula works around the clock to clear pimples and blemishes, soothe irritated skin and restore its delicate microflora back to full health.

Dr Bronner, 4-in-1 Baby Mild Organic Sugar Soap, £20.49 (700ml), from drbronner.co.uk

This wonderful soap combines sugar, organic white grape juice and organic coconut-olive-hemp oils to create a creamy castile lather that keeps skin nourished, hydrated and smooth. Great for washing hands, face, body and hair, the Baby Unscented option is extra gentle so perfect for little ones and those with sensitive skin.

Beauty February 7, 2020

Teeth of Dreams

We all want beautiful healthy teeth and gums, so we have put together a few must haves for your teeth including a charcoal whitening powder, an organic beech toothbrush, a mini LED whitening kit, and an aloe mouthwash, plus a few tips on how to keep your teeth white and gums healthy by leading London dentist Richard Marques.

Grounded, Activated Charcoal Teeth Whitening Powder, £19.99, from groundedbodyscrub.co.uk

Get that Hollywood smile with this flouride-free breath freshener that is made from 100% all-natural ingredients, working wonders with even the worst wine stains.

Georganics, Beech Toothbrush (medium bristles), priced from £4.40, available via georganics.com

Georganics specialise in natural, sustainable and ethical dental care, creating superb products promoting oral health. Made by hand, each formula includes locally sourced, pure, natural and organic ingredients that are kind to you, your teeth and the planet.

Billion Dollar Smile, LED Mini Light Kit, £39.99, from superdrug.com

The kit uses the power of LED light technology to accelerate the whitening process and shorten treatment time. The gentle gel formation effortlessly helps to remove stains and whiten teeth without damaging tooth enamel and uses natural extracts of aloe vera, pomegranate and chamomile.

Polished London, Aloewhite Mouthwash, £8.99, from polishedwhitening.com

This specially formulated Aloewhite has been designed using the finest naturally derived pure ingredients. It will help neutralize bad breath and oral bacteria. It also soothes and relieves soreness of the gums whilst leaving your mouth feeling naturally clean with a lush peppermint taste.

RICHARD MARQUES TOP 10 TIPS FOR HEALTHY TEETH & GUMS

1. Maintain a regular oral hygiene routine. Brush twice daily for two to three minutes in the morning and evening. Any more and you can wear the teeth away, any less the teeth and gums may suffer.

2. Visit your dentist every six months for a check-up, and your hygienist once a year, making sure they clean with protective fluoride to keep teeth in tip-top condition.

3. Don’t forget to floss! Make sure you’re cleaning between the teeth at least once a day with dental floss, interdental brushes or an electric air or water flosser. It’s not uncommon for gums to bleed a little when you do this, but if they bleed a lot it could be a sign of gum disease and you should see your dentist.

4. Rinse your mouth with an alcohol-free mouthwash to kill bacteria your toothbrush might miss. Use after brushing and whenever you need a quick freshen up.

5. Chew on some sugar-free gum for quick fix to freshen breath, just be careful not to use this in place of brushing or rinsing, as it won’t eliminate odour-causing bacteria.

6. Don’t forget about your tongue! Use your toothbrush or a tongue scraper daily to remove bacteria and food residue left behind, keeping your mouth clean and your breath fresh.

7. Take Co Enzyme Q10, a vital molecule that’s every dentists favourite for overall gum health. It’s very difficult to get enough of this from diet alone, so I recommend taking supplements to boost intake.

8. Avoid sugary food and drinks. Bacteria in the mouth feeds on sugar, turning it into acid that can lead to tooth decay, so it’s best to steer clear on things like sweets and fizzy drinks.

9. You are what you eat, so make sure your diet includes lots of greens like spinach and kale which are high in anti-oxidants, as well as vitamins including Vitamin K, which is an important nutrient for a healthy mouth.

10. Don’t ignore tooth pain or smaller issues with teeth or gums. Make an appointment to see your dentist at the first sign of a problem and avoid the risk of developing tooth decay, gum disease or any other potential health issues.

For more expert advice or to make an appointment with Dr Richard Marques visit www.doctorrichardlondon.com or check out Do Good Dental.

Accessories February 6, 2020

Valentine’s Gifts For You

It is the month of love, and what better way to celebrate than asking your Bae to treat you to a little special something.

So, if you are looking for a new luxurious skincare for your lips, romantic breakfast in bed, a gorgeous floral fragrance, a tasty sweet treat, a delicious liqueur, a box of luxury bath-time truffles, a pretty heart-shaped houseplant, a pretty scarf, or even a stunning bouquet of roses, then we’ve got you covered.

Apoth and Co., Lip Care Trio, £14 each, from apothandco.com

A lip care trip designed for the perfect lip care routine; an exfoliating lip scrub, a hydrating lip gel mask, and a moisturizing lip balm to help with the perfect valentine’s pout.

Forman & Field, Breakfast in Bed Hamper, £54.95, from formanandfield.com

More than just breakfast in bed, this gorgeous hamper is a statement of romance. Included in the hamper are Forman’s Grade One Smoked Salmon (200g), Peter’s Yard Crispbreads (200g), Chapel Down Brut Reserve (75cl), Pear & Lemon Conserve (225g), and Paddy & Scott’s Morning Coffee.

Leighton Denny, LD LIGHT & DARK Eau De Parfum, £43.50 (70ml), from LD-boutique.com

Essential oil blends of pepper, myrrh and incense offer a warm, welcoming, unique fragrance. Heart notes of gardenia, jasmine, lily and rose stimulate confidence, attraction and desire. Merged with top notes of mandarin, grapefruit, peach and white pepper this blend will mesmerise. This irresistible fragrance is exotic and intoxicating, triggering instincts of allure, attraction and distinctiveness and leaving an exhilarating, hypnotic scent trail ideal for valentines.

Smith & Sinclair, Bae Mine Boozy Gummies, £15 per box (+ £1 per valentine’s sleeve), smithandsinclair.com

Smith & Sinclair, kinky creators of cocktail confectionery, have applied their signature adult twist to its original grown-up Alcoholic Cocktail Gummies with limited-edition Valentine’s Day sleeves to personalise with a naughty or nice message!

Chambord, Black Raspberry Liqueur, £8 (20cl), from all major supermarkets

The Chambord 20cl bottle can be gifted by itself, or if you are celebrating at home, can be incorporated in to a wide range of delicious cocktails – the perfect way to impress your valentine.

The Chambord Royale (15ml Chambord to 125ml Champagne or Prosecco), puts a saucy twists on traditional flute of fizz and will kick start your Valentine’s Day beautifully.

Yorkshire Soap, Bath Truffle Gift Box, £15 (for 6 boxed truffles), yorkshiresoap.co.uk

Drop a bundle of luxury into your bath this Valentine’s Day with one of the moisturising bath truffles by The Yorkshire Soap Co. Handmade using cocoa butter and sweet almond oil, the truffles are an the ideal addition to a romantic evening at home on 14th February.

Root, Valentine Hoya Kerrii Houseplant, £4, from root-houseplants.com

You can rely on a small single rooted leaf to make a very big statement this Valentine’s Day. The Valentine Hoya Kerrii is a slow growing, perfect heart shaped semi-succulent plant with bright green leaves that grow from a vining stem.

Aldi, Shades of Love Bouquet, £29.99, Aldi stores

Aldi’s Shades of Love Bouquet has Valentine’s Day sorted for your beau, the ombre bouquets contains 100 carefully selected, Fairtrade roses and is available in-store from 12th February.

BEULAH London, Kamala Pink Blush & Soft Pink Heart Scarf, £120, beulahlondon.com

This Kamala scarf is made by one of Beulah’s impact partners in Nepal. By purchasing a scarf, the wearer is helping to provide vulnerable women with sustainable employment opportunities to help them break the cycle of poverty. Made of 70% wool and 30% silk. Spotted on the Duchess of Cambridge while in Wales recently. What a royally wonderful valentine gift this would be! For something a little bit more unique, head to ManlyManCo.com.

Manly Man Co

Looking for something a bit more manly, look no further than ManlyManCo.com. Whether its beef jerky roses to make your man smile or he’s more of a bacon man, this is the place to shop for all of your manly Valentines gifts.

Beauty February 4, 2020

10 New Sustainable Skincare Products Perfect For Travel

Who doesn’t love to hear about new sustainable beauty products being launched, we do at #TeamCoco, especially when they’re products that will be a great fit in our suitcases.

There’s an A-Z of words describing how to help our planet to stay naturally balanced. Singularly, we can make a difference and beauty retailers are aiding this. Certain stores have made huge steps to help our nature-inspired minds, their websites brimming with palm oil and plastics free products.

Cruelty to nature is out and recyclable, reusable ingredients are in – products which can feel calmer and healthier on the skin, and inside our bodies too. Travel is a huge business but now, with more movement towards sustainability, we can tuck into our travel bags, knowing that we are being more eco-balanced.

Guest bathrooms are beginning to opt for larger, refillable soaps, and their miniature products are starting to disappear. More now favour recyclable or combustible packaging and natural ingredients with those eco symbols we can trust. Cleverly complementing what your holiday lodgings offer could reduce your case bulk and carbon footprint too. Let’s mooch a few ideas for the anti-bacterial, beautiful and natural you!

Colgate Bamboo Charcoal Toothbrush Soft

With a charcoal-infused easy grip handle and soft bristles made from natural beeswax, Colgate’s Bamboo Toothbrush is a nifty little product. It’s 100% biodegradable, compostable (in natural compost facilities) and free from plastic packaging. Something to smile about!

Priced at £3.99. Available from superdrug.com.

The Life Brush

Put a beam on your face with x4 handmade bamboo The Life Brush travel toothbrushes and case. Plastic-free packaging, eco-friendly, biodegradable and naturally antibacterial, Moso bamboo is not eaten by pandas, ensuring their food source is unaffected. Approved by dentists and with medium bristles, these organic, vegan and BPA-free cleaners pack a great price.

Priced at £12.95. Available from amazon.co.uk.

100% Bamboo Face Cloth

For a steamy spa feel, this soft cloth, made with bamboo, absorbs liquid faster than cotton, leaving no skin irritation, yet gently lifts oils from pores. Can cleverly be washed and used again. No plastic packaging, environment friendly and anti-bacterial, it’s easy to pack, ticking many sustainable boxes.

Priced at £3.95. Available from soapynut.com.

Fennel & Propolis Toothpaste

As one of greenpeople’s flavoured toothpastes, the Fennel and Propolis toothpaste is championed for its naturally antibacterial nature. This toothpaste is fluoride/SLS/cruelty free and vegetarian society approved. Contains aloe vera, fennel, clove/myrrh essential oils, and the glycerine contained is from the Karanja tree nut, indigenous to India.

Priced at £4.50 (50ml). Available from greenpeople.co.uk.

Rosemary Avocado Shampoo Bar

Not just a sweet-smelling bar, the Rosemary Avocado Shampoo Bar packaging is recyclable/compostable, with no plastic, palm oil or SLS. It lathers up to act as both a soap and shampoo and is great for all hair types.

Priced at £10. Available from meowmeowtweet.com.

Toothpaste Tablets

Tiny to pack and great for outdoor holidays, the simple recyclable pack of toothpaste tablets holds 60 white, minty toothpaste tablets. Contains fluoride, but no preservatives, aluminium, nanoparticles or SLS. Pop one in your mouth, chew to a paste and brush. No need for water and enough for a month if brushing twice daily.

Priced at £3.00. Available from plentifulshop.co.uk

The BodyShop Shea Butter 100% Natural

Vegan, with 100% recyclable outer packaging and produced using 192 shea nuts, The Body Shop’s Shea Butter is a neat little product for use on face, lips, hair and body. Kind to sensitive, dry and itchy skin, this is a compact all-round butter to pop in your toiletry bag.

Priced at £15. Available from thebodyshop.com

100% Compostable Vegan Dental Floss

These 2 x 50m bobbins of vegan dental floss are made from corn from a pre-wasted food industry by-product. They are vegan friendly, have no GMOs/palm oil, are cruelty free and use 80 per cent fewer greenhouse gasses. Packaging is plant-based.

Priced at £6.90. Available from ecovibe.co.uk

Eco Vibe Makeup Remover Pads – Set of 16

Once again, bamboo trends here with 12 velvet makeup remover pads, 4 soft scrub terry pads and 1 cotton recyclable mesh bag. Vegan, 100% biodegradable/antibacterial, the pads are reusable, so no temptations for flushing away. Once used, pop pads into the mesh bag and wash at 40-degrees with a gentle detergent and use again!

Priced at £14.99. Available from ecovibe.co.uk.

FranChouliPom Organic Body Oil

Finish off your sustainable products bathroom pamper session with this delicious body oil – 99% organic, certified by Soil Association. 100% natural and vegan, the blend of organic oils entices with Frankincense and patchouli essentials and organic argan oil. Revitalising all skin types, you’re now all eco-tastic go for that well-deserved holiday.

Priced at £19.50 (30/100ml). Available from friendlyturtle.com

Remember to take with you LastSwab’s reusable Q-tip. It’s 100% eco-friendly and you can use it over 1000 times after washing it with soap and water.

Beauty February 3, 2020

Olivia Buckland Talks Confidence-boosting Tanning With Cocoa Brown

As the face of Cocoa Brown tanning products, Olivia Buckland tells us what tanning means to her and shares her top tips for getting a flawless tan every single time…

Olivia Buckland was catapulted into the limelight after her appearance on Love Island in 2016. Entering the Spanish villa looking for love, Olivia was successful and met, her now husband, Alex Bowen. The pair coupled up early on before making it to the final and finishing in second place.

Olivia, now 26-years-old, is popular on social media with an impressive 2.2 million Instagram followers and uses her platform to engage with fans and talk about her fave fashion items and beauty products – as well as raise awareness for important issues such as her personal experience with an underactive thyroid.

If you take one look at her Instagram you will see she often flaunts a healthy bronzed glow and shortly after leaving Love Island she started working with tanning brand Cocoa Brown.

She tells us: “It was a dream come true when Cocoa Brown approached me to become Brand Ambassador after I left the villa and I’ve been working with them ever since.”

On her Instagram she regularly shares her tanning tips and talks about her favourite products that she uses to achieve her signature glow. But for Olivia, using tanning products isn’t just about looking tanned – it’s about confidence and skin health.

“Oh, it [tanning] means a lot to me! Who doesn’t feel better with a tan?” she says.

She also promotes fake tan as a healthy way to get tanned skin and personally swaps sunbathing for bottled products.

Olivia explains: “I have a history of problems with my skin so I don’t want to make it any worse by tanning in the sun. I use fake tan because natural tanning ages your skin so quickly and has so many health risks associated with it, plus a fake tan doesn’t ever make you go red, and I am prone to burning!”

Many girls find tanning tricky, dealing with streaks, patches and the chance of looking orange. Olivia has nailed her routine – finding what products work for her and using techniques to ensure a flawless finish.

“Before I tan, I always make sure I exfoliate my whole body using an exfoliating mitt to so my skin is fresh. I put Vaseline on my elbows and knees when I tan, just so that it doesn’t go dark on any dry skin.

“I also moisturise every day once I have a tan to make sure that my skin is hydrated and the tan won’t flake off,” she tells us.

As Brand Ambassador for Cocoa Brown Olivia often shares her favourite products and how she uses them.

Olivia said: “My Cocoa Brown Deluxe Velvet Tanning Mitt is my go-to for applying tan to ensure that it goes on smoothly and that it doesn’t go streaky.

“I also use the Cocoa Brown Body Makeup which gives an airbrushed look, especially on my legs, it makes them look flawless.”

And her number one Cocoa Brown product?

“It has to be the 1 Hour Tan in Ultra Dark! It lasts for days and leaves such a gorgeous deep colour. I also love that it doesn’t smell like other tans, no one likes smelling like a biscuit!”

Beauty January 15, 2020

Boss Babe Shalini Parfum

What makes a Boss Babe? A successful woman who’s vision and ambition allow her to be the creator of her own life. A woman who brings something unique to the world becoming an inspiration as she does so; Shalini, is just that. Bringing modern classics through haute perfumery to men and women across the globe with Boss Babe Shalini Parfum.

‘I believe fragrance is like art and has no gender. Men and women can desire the same parfum and yet experience it differently because of the natural oils interacting with their individual pheromones.’

The Journey of Shalini, Creator of a Global Luxury Fragrance Brand

The brand is currently stocked at luxury retailers such as Harrods and has been; listed by Forbes magazine among the top ten most luxurious fragrances in the world, had a fragrance as a finalist for the Fragrance Foundation Awards in 2019 and has fragrances nominated for the Fragrance Foundation Awards 2020.

So, how does one become the creator of a global haute Parfum brand? Originally studying maths, Shalini went into architecture, which is where her love for colour, texture and beauty led her to the fashion industry, Haute Couture to be specific.

‘I loved creating in the world of Haute Couture; a world of luxurious fabrics and time honoured craftsmanship with a reverence for design.’

Shalini’s Commitment to Luxury in Every Scent and Presentation

Following her Haute Couture roots, Shalini ensures that only the finest and purest of oils and natural essences are used within her fragrances; the fragrances are made in France and each one is hand-poured.

Beautifully presented in Lalique crystal flacons and glass bottles, the fragrances are accompanied with luxurious and hand-crafted packaging. Black boxes with the brand’s signature yellow ribbon and gold seal, with each perfume’s name, handwritten in gold ink.

The Artistry of Shalini and Maurice’s Fragrance Collaboration

‘Our customers come from very diverse worlds – the art world, the editorial world, perfumistas, globe trotters, heads of industry and members of Royal families. They respond to our parfums at a soul level.’

Collaborating with Master Perfumer, Maurice Roucel, Shalini created her signature fragrance; together they created a perfume composed of tuberose, tiare and neroli, musk and sandalwood. The two have a deep understanding of what will be created which is shown in the synergy of the fragrances and the inspiration behind them.

‘I feel that fragrance is what a person wears closest to their skin. It enters the body through the pores and affects the soul most subtly. ‘

Shalini and Maurice’s collaboration will continue until there is a complete collection of 6 fragrances, the fifth of which, is set to launch this year; each one as complex and unique as Shalini’s signature perfume.

When creating a fragrance, Shalini draws inspiration from her own life. Fond childhood memories, her first love, the Mediterranean and Dubai, Shalini uses these memories to create a truly meaningful scent to share these moments with the world. Yet she compares creating fragrances to that of composing a poem, allowing the client to interpret what they will from each parfum. So the wearer can create their own memories with the fragrance, essentially allowing her own experiences to be extended with those who purchase from her collection.

‘We all have moments of life, our experiences, dreams and wishes that we carry within our soul. One day when you are creating, they present themselves. My fragrances are part of what I bring to the world – my gift of creation, a part of my soul that I share, in the hope that it brings joy and pleasure to people.’

Beauty December 19, 2019

5 Tips To Unlock Your Hairs Max Potential

Maintaining smooth, beautiful, and healthy hair should be an essential part of your daily routine. Whether you have straight or curly hair, your locks can be a great asset that can transform your life. So better unlock your crowning glory’s full potential by following the tips below.

1. Pre-Mold Your Hair In Style

If you want to create a beautiful shape and attain body and twist for your hair, pre-mold it with style using one of the best hair dryers. Using a hair dryer is effective in reducing frizz, creating a natural shape, and achieving the volume you want for your hair.

Here are some tips when blow-drying hair:

While your hair is still damp, blow dry your hair, following the direction of the hair’s growth.
Get the best results by ensuring even heat and air distribution when blow-drying your hair.
Avoid burning your hair or scalp by keeping your blow dryer in motion.
You can use the attachment or nozzle that comes with your hairdryer to direct airflow in the right direction. By doing so, you can target the hair areas you want to blow dry, creating less mess.
If you have curly hair, hold the hairdryer farther away instead of using a nozzle to avoid frizz.

2. Straighten Your Hair Properly

If you want to transform your curly or wavy hair into straight, gorgeous looking hair, hair straighteners are your best friend. If you’re in the mood to transform your look, straightening your hair will surely do. Don’t hesitate to try this hair styling tip to unlock your hair’s maximum potential. Using quality hair straighteners, hair products, and straightening techniques, will help you achieve a stunning straight look without damaging your hair.

Here’s how to properly straighten your hair:

Wash And Dry: Get the best results by washing your hair first. Straightening works more effectively on freshly washed hair. Dry your hair gently, apply a heat-protectant, and blow-dry to dry the roots first and then the length, helping pre-straighten your hair. Work with tangles using a paddle brush.
Spray Heat Protection: Every time you straighten your hair, make sure to apply heat protection evenly. This helps lock in moisture and prevents dry and frizzy hair. Avoid applying heat protection to the roots to avoid a greasy look. Instead, hold the can six inches from your head and spray.
Divide Your Hair And Straighten: Divide your hair into three sections. Set the temperature of the hair straightener according to your hair type.

Follow these guidelines for different types of hair:

- Fine hair should use 200 to 300 °F (93 to 149 °C) temperature.
- Meanwhile, thick hair can handle up to 350 to 400 °F (177 to 205°C).
- If you have average thick hair, use 300 to 350 °F (149 to 177 °C).

Start straightening an inch away from the hair roots using smooth movements. Straighten hair strands (1 to 2 inches wide) and not more than 0.50 inch thick. If your hair is starting to sizzle or you see steam, stop and dry your hair completely, then resume straightening your hair.

3. Braid Your Hair

Braids are not just for queens and princesses in fairy tale stories. If you want to look more elegant and feminine, then braiding is a great way to style your hair, bringing out the best in you. Celebrities like Rihanna and Kylie Jenner love to wear braids because of the promising transformation they can achieve with this everyday hair look.

There are many braid styles, such as the crown braid, boho fishtail, the Dutch braid, ponytail braid, and headband braid. Choose the best braid style for the day, depending on your mood and wardrobe.

4. Use the Right Hair Products

More often than not, people tend to change brands of hair products because of seeing the latest trends or seeing their favorite celebrities endorsing a new brand in the market. However, you should not only rely on these factors. Choosing the best products to clean and maintain your hair is important. For this reason, take into account the ingredients and your hair type, among other factors that can affect your health and safety. Moreover, always read the label and compare different hair products to know the difference.

5. Give Your Hair a Treat

When was the last time you had a hair treatment? Does your hair look frizzy and dry? Treat your hair. Pamper your hair with a keratin treatment or any other hair spa treatment you can think of. This is a great way to bring back the beauty and health of your dull and dying hair.

Conclusion

Whether you want straight, curly, or braided hair, or wear any hairstyle, always remember to use the right hair products and techniques to avoid damaging your hair. Invest in a high-quality hairdryer, hair straightener, and shampoo and conditioner to keep your hair glamorous and healthy. Of course, don’t forget to treat your hair once in a while for special pampering you truly deserve.

Beauty December 19, 2019

Remington and The PRO-Luxe Collection

We are all about new hairstyles this season, especially as we’re mid-way through Christmas parties and festivities, and #TeamCoco love the fact that renowned hairstyling brand Remington has one of the best collections around, The PRO-Luxe range.

From the office to the gym, then on to dinner and drinks; keeping your locks looking luscious and your style locked in from day to night is always a challenge. Thanks to the new PRO-Luxe collection from Remington, your hair will finally be able to keep up with your busy schedule.

This brand-new collection features OPTI Heat Technology™, which guarantees an even, consistent distribution of heat for locking in your style. Delivering a professional performance and long-lasting results, styling between diary dates can become a thing of the past.

Including heated curlers, a straightener, curling wand, curling tong plus a hairdryer, these expert hair tools promise salon professional results every time, and with a beautiful rose gold exterior they also make the most stylish of dressing table accessories.

Sarah Harding, Senior Marketing Manager said: “The PRO-Luxe Collection from Remington is the perfect styling range for women who need their hairstyles to last and want to keep that ‘just styled’ look. The products use OPTI Heat Technology, which promotes an even distribution of heat across the hair to lock in the style.”

The Remington PRO-Luxe Heated Rollers is priced at £44.99, The Remington PRO-Luxe Straightener is priced at £79.99, The Remington PRO-Luxe AC Dryer is priced at £59.99, The Remington PRO-Luxe 19-28mm Wand is priced at £34.99, and The Remington PRO-Luxe 32mm Tong is priced at £34.99. To get your hands on any of these new styling essentials, visit www.amazon.co.uk, www.argos.com and www.boots.com

Here’s to a fabulous Christmas and New Year with perfectly styled hair by the PRO-Luxe collection by Remington. #TeamCoco hope that all your Christmas wishes come true!

Beauty December 18, 2019

The french skin care secret you need to know about

Ever noticed that French women have gorgeous skin? I am yet to meet a French woman who doesn’t glow like they’ve just had a facial. For years I put it down to good diet and genetics until a recent trip to the Mont-Blanc region. While I was there, I visited Les Thermes Spa in Saint-Gervais and here I discovered the secret to great skin.

Since 1807, the thermal baths in Saint-Gervais, Mont-Blanc boast the benefits of spring water, a natural resource that runs from the Mont-Blanc mountain range. The Saint-Gervais thermal spring waters are high in sulphur and have acquired minerals and trace elements during their millennia-long journey through the alpine underground meaning they’re bursting with benefits that support healthy, radiant skin. For nearly 6,000 years, these natural spring waters have run beneath the rocks of Mont-Blanc before springing to the surface at a temperature of exactly 39 degrees.

Located at the foot of the Mont-Blanc, in a magnificent 10-hectare tree lined park Les Thermes Spa uses thermal water famous for its healing properties to treat skin complaints, heal, restore, soothe and balance the skins epidermis. The French are ahead of the curve when it comes to skincare, it’s part of their culture with French girls and boys practicing good skincare habits as early as age 10.

The Spa has a clinic, made up of medical professionals such as dermatologists, ENT specialists, Physiotherapists and General Practitioners that use the thermal water and its numerous healing properties to treat skin conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis, scarring as well as asthma, tonsillitis, and burns.
I got to spend the afternoon at Les Thermes and experience the spa and thermal baths. The spa programme takes you on a wellness journey through relaxation workshops, saunas at different temperatures, steam baths and several indoor and outdoor pools all using thermal water and each delivering a unique sensory experience.

The ground floor at Les Thermes is inspired by the water’s journey through the depths of the earth combining an indoor and outdoor zone where you follow a sequence of hydro experiences taking in plunge pools, hydro pools and a warm jacuzzi. The outdoor setting is spectacular, pools and sauna cabins are flanked by lush gardens and greenery with breath-taking views of the mountains. This relaxing environment awakens all the senses yet has a calm vibe that comes from being in such a beautiful location. Upstairs in the spa, you’ll find light and sound booths, a relaxing herbal tea room and steam rooms. This floor is dedicated to sensations and represents water throughout the seasons using light and sound. The spa also offers a range of massages and treatments with thermal water at the heart of each one.

After a couple of hours experiencing the hydro pools and thermal baths, I emerged feeling recharged and relaxed. I immediately noticed the difference in my skin, normally after swimming or going to the spa I suffer from tight, itchy skin but mine felt soft and after a day my eczema appeared less red. The skin care range at Les Thermes compliments the treatments and because our skin is unique, they have their own dedicated area to diagnose your skin type and help you find the products best suited to your skin and needs. The team of advisors take you through their skin care range which uses 100% thermal water combined with alpine plant extracts. My skin can suffer from breakouts and I’m reluctant to try anything new in case it irritates me, but I loved these products. After just two weeks using the cleanser my skin had fewer blemishes and friends commented on how well I looked. Their 24h Hydrating Serum healed some small patches of eczema and left my skin plump and glowing with that ‘je ne sais quoi’ air that French women effortlessly rock.

House of Coco travelled to Saint Gervais courtesy of Savoie Mont-Blanc www.savoie-mont-blanc.com
For more information on Les Thermes, Saint Gervais visit www.thermes-saint-gervais.com