Rapture Event in Peter Marks.....the new era of hair extentions??

Hey guys,
So last night I attended the launch in Peter Mark of their brand new hair extension range Rapture.
Now this is Peter mark first time entering the extension market.
As a brand they spent a lot of time looking for the right extension range to work with their ethos. They had to be ethically sourced, kind to the hair and also affordable for clients.
They also had to look natural which these do.
Rapture extensions are applied incredibly quickly,it took only about 50 mins for a whole head of 16 inch extensions to be applied and styled.

They come in every colour under the sun,so a colour match is guaranteed,or you can mix it up and go for a balayage effect or add highlight and low lights.The choice really is up to you.
It is also worth noting that once you purchase your extensions and have the applied,they belong to you. If you want to have them removed you can and you can keep them and reuse them at a later date. You just need to pay to have the reapplied each time. I like this idea as if you love to chop and change your look you don't need to purchase more hair each time.
Peter Mark put on a great night for the launch,they even put out the Red carpet,and greeted us with champagne and great nibbles. The wine was also flowing all night. Take a look at some photos from the event.

                                                          Red carpet arrival

                                                          Myself and Shelllabelle

                                                      Myself and GlamityJane
If you are considering getting extensions especially coming up to Christmas why not pop into Peter Mark and have a chat with the team about Rapture. They will be only too happy to advice you.
Till next time,
Love,
Claire xxx

Joico Moisture Co+Wash Whipped Cleansing Conditioner *

Hey Dolls,

So today I'm back with a brand new concept.
Is is from exclusive haircare brand Joico and it is the Joico Colour Co+Wash Whipped Cleansing Conditioner.

Now I will say straight away this feels weird but in a wonderful way. It is like a shaving gel that you wash your hair with,so I was intrigued to say the least. To use you dispense,emulsify and apply to wet hair and leave in for 5 mins then rinse out.

A little goes a long way so it will last a long time. It feels very creamy but once you apply it to the hair the magic happens. You can feel the slip and slide as you apply it to your hair.

My hair was left literally squeaky clean and silky smooth. It is also ideal for colour treated and /or dry hair  which I have  (bloody greys ). It will leave your hair clean and super soft without stripping any of the colour!

The formula is very rich and is sulphate free and also helps to reduce breakage by up to 59%
What I  liked about this product was that it adds shine and volume whilst gently but thoroughly cleansing your hair.
Once you get your head around the fact that you are not washing your hair with shaving gel I  think you will fall in love with this.

It is a unique and innovative concept but one that does exactly what it says on the tin.

Joico is available from selected Hair Salons around the country.

Until next time,
Love,
Claire ...The lipglossaddict xxxx

Joico Colour Infuse Brown Shampoo and Conditioner *

Hey guys,
I'm back with a review of a shampoo and conditioner I have using and loving for over a month now.
It is from the Salon sold brand Joico. The products I have been using are the Joico Colour Infuse Brown Shampoo and Conditioner. I am a brunette with naturally dark hair. I do now colour my hair a few times a year to colour those pesky grey feckers that like to take up residence in my hair (how rude!!!). However, I digress...I find that for a few weeks after my hair is coloured it looks great,then it fades,dramatically. Now I was a blonde for about 14 years so my hair has seen more than its fair of abuse. Consequently it looks very dull as the colour fades.
I was over the moon to be sent these products from Joico. It is a brand I am familiar with as my hair salon uses this range,so i knew they would be good. What i didn't know was how good they would be. They are amazing.Seriously if you have brown/brunette hair you need these. Don't panic if you are a blonde or a red head they do a range for you guys too.

This shampoo and conditioner  are going to be my holy grail. Don't get me wrong I  use other shampoos and will continue to try out other products ,however this is now my saving grace.
Its my "I need great hair right now combo". It transforms dull lifeless hair in just one shower you will see a huge difference, leave it on to penetrate for a few minutes. I had a mirror like shine and healthy looking hair after just one shampoo and condition.

Perfect for refreshing your colour, this range will enhance warm tones on colour treated brunettes,it's also  great on natural hair.
Lets not forget the Conditioner...it says to use it after every other shampoo until you reach the desired level of shine then use as needed. For me i now only use the conditioner once a week,thats all my hair needs (partly because the shampoo is so good ) .It also says leave on for 1-5 mins, as I only use it once a week I leave it on for the 5 mins usually while im shaving my legs!!
Now for the technical info,why is this range so special???
Multi-Spectrum Defence Complex helps protect color against fading, while our Bio-Advanced Peptide Complex delivers root-to-tip repair, protection, frizz-fighters, and shine with each and every use. Plus, we added Anionic Dye Technology to the mix to ensure that colour-enhancing dyes attach… and stay attached.
There you have it...you can buy Joico produts in selected Salons (Kopper is mine ) try it out you will not be disappointed.
Till next time,
Love Claire xx
* These products were sent to me for review purposes however opinion expressed is my own xx

Wow me Wednesday featuring that's It Alfaparf milano

Hey dolls,
So recently I was lucky enough to receive a parcel from Alfaparf . It was their exciting new shampoo range called that's It blonde ambition. I was very excited to receive product from this range as they are a high end and well respected  brand.I received the blonde ambition shampoo and the treatment mask.

 Now the range says its for blonde hair but it is suitable for any hair colour. First thing i noticed was the fragrance...it smells amazing. The second thing worth noting is that it is purple...deep purple.

 Do not be scared it will not turn your hair purple. What it will do is leave your hair silky smooth and super shiny. The purple tone is to combat any brassiness in the blonde hair.
 Now my hair is dark brown but a few weeks after colouring it (to hide the greys) it starts to loose it shine and go dull and flat. This shampoo really gave my hair amazing shine.My hair was also left silky smooth and very manageable. This is just from the shampoo alone, i shampoo my hair and leave it in for about 3 mins before rinsing out. I also love the fact that it is sulphate and paraben free. I was also sent the that's It blonde ambition  mask. This is not purple but a pearlesent white. It also smells divine. I left this on my hair for 10 mins ( i was shaving my legs ). When i washed it out my hair felt like silk and whilst the shine from the shampoo was amazing the shine following the mask was mirror like. This is because of the light reflecting pearl particles in the products that diffuse light. It also contains ceremide to strenghten the hair.  This means not only does look better it actually is better and stronger.

Now as i said my hair is dark brown and i loved the products,i also gave them to my mum to try out. She has natural salt and pepper hair now (its fab)  so wanted to see how she would get on with it. The night she used it she rang me to tell me how shiny her hair was. She said prior to this shampoo she found it hard to get shine on her hair. She loves it ....so much so she wont give it back lol.
The that's It range can be purchased in selected hair salons.

Perfectial 6 week trial

Hey guys,
In december I got a PR package which contained a 6 week trial of Perfectil supplements. These are the UK leading supplement for skin,hair and nails. They have been formulated with a range of over 20 micronutrients The dose is just one tablet a day with your main meal. They are suitable for vegetarians and are Gluten Free. This is great as a lot of coeliacs can struggle with hair and nail growth.

 I was excited to try them out to see if they would help my nails which had stopped growing. Now when I was younger I was a nail biter. I thankfully kicked that habit and had lovely nails. Then 2 back to back pregnancies put paid to that. They just stopped growing,no matter what I did. I started these on the first day of January with high hopes of having nice nails by valentines day. I was not disappointed.  My nails started to grow after about 2 and a half week,just a little bit,enough to file!!!! Then they kept on growing...success.Heres how they look after 6 weeks.....

I have to say whilst I am delighted with the results on my nails which was my concern,I didn't notice a change in my skin.
My hair on the other hand (not literally!!!) is growing like a weed. It has grown at a crazy rate way more than I was expecting actually. One thing worth noting,it encourages all hair growth, this is not limited to the hair on your head. You will need an appointment with your waxer! !!!! This I found hilarious,it was a very unexpected result. But seriously it has really grown out my hair...need to pay a visit to the hairdressers now too after a long while of my hair staying the same lenght.  I was very impressed with these and the results on my nails and hair.
If you are struggling to grow your hair or your nails I would definitely say give these a go.
Till next time,
Love Claire xxx

Disguise thinning hair with Viviscal Fibres!!!

Hey guys , so today I have something a little bit different.

Before Christmas i was very kindly sent a box of viviscal hair fibres to try out for you. I hadn't heard of them before,never knew there was anything like it even on the market. What they are is basically fibres that you sprinkle on your hair to instantly give the appearance of fuller hair. Now obviously I'm not in danger of going bald just yet,but what I do have is a very white scalp and brown  hair. This can sometimes ruin the look of a hairdo. I found these fibres brilliant for disguising that obvious white line.

I also asked a friend of mine with dark hair to try it out (we were going out on out Christmas night...without the kids!!!!!!) She was absolutely blown away by them. She recently  had her third child and a lot of her hair had fallen out. She won't mind me saying this but she had a bit of a bald patch on one side that she was very aware of . When I sprinkled the fibres on and rubbed them into her hair it was amazing,the bald was completely disguised. She was worried if it would last the night because of course it was raining (can't remember which fecking storm it was that night) but her hair stayed perfect.

We were both very impressed by this tub of "dust " as my hubby called it. Men huh!!!! How long before he could especially looking for them once he spots a bit of head peaking through his hair. These fibres are of course suitable for men and women. The fibres come in a range of shades so there is something for everyone,even grey. The packaging is very unisex,it's a no fuss application,and it lasts until you shampoo it out. If you or someone you know has a bald patch on thinning hair I would definitely recommend this product.
Viviscal is available from pharmacies nationwide.

Love Claire x

Hairspray Ireland open in Cork!!!

Hey guys,so this morning I was all excited.
Ireland's leading hair extension and beauty specialist was opening in Cork.No more trips the capital to purchase their amazing hairpieces and clip-in extensions!!!! The store has opened on Patrick street next to Coast and the store is Massive.

 Hairspray are the suppliers of celebrity favourite hair extensions and its easy to see why...the quality is amazing.Some of their best sellers are the Hairspray Halo,Hairtox,Electra and Bardot collections.
Its not all hair though,Hairspray also stock an array of professional nail products. Everything from UV lamps to gel polish and extensions. They even have their own range of polish too along with the Hairspray brand of eyelashes.

                                                          Some of the clip-ins available

                                                        Hair Extensions( just some of them)

                                                 Hairspray's own Nail polish collection

                                                              Some more clip in pieces
I spoke with Managing Director Warren Logan who was very excited about opening in Cork as well he should be. There was a huge crowd gathered outside eagerly awaiting 10am for the ribbon to be cut and to get the first glimpse of the new store. They were never going to disappointed. As its such a big premises they really do carry a vast variety of all their products . The excitement was fantastic and so many knew exactly what they wanted ,a sure signs they were previously fans of the range.

                                 Myself with Warren Logan Managing Director of Hairspray Ireland

                                                          The queue outside at 9.30am!!!

                                                             Doors open....come on in...



Hairspray stock both synthetic and real hair extensions so just chat to the girls instore about your needs and they will point you in the right direction .
The staff are lovely  and were so excited to be open. They were busy colour matching anyone wishing to purchase a hair piece. They are all excellent in their job having been trained in Dublin since October of last year.
Hairspray had a lovely set up for the opening with Red FM there to provide the music as well a table full of Cupcakes and Pink Champagne (lemonade) to nibble on while you perused the shelves. They  were delicious !!

                                                             RedFM on the decks

                                                              Yummy Cupcakes!!!

                                                    Pink Champagne (lemonade)anyone???


The opening is Cork is the 7th store for Hairspray as they are already dotted all over Dublin. They are also stocked in some selected  premium salons around the country as well as in  the UK.
Expose were also there covering the opening as well as local press as it is a huge boost for Cork to have our very own Hairspray.

                                                   Expose filming in a private corner of the store!

I was lucky enough to be gifted some lovely products which i will trying out over the next 2 weeks or so and reviews will follow.
Check out the Hairspary facebook click here
And their website click here
Don't forget to pop in store and have a look,you wont be disappointed

Wow me Wednesday with Inoar Haircare

Hey guys, so recently I was sent a haircare kit from Inoar haircare.The kit I was sent was the BB cream range.
Suitable for all types of hair but it is especially recommended for hair that gets a lot of abuse from hair dryer & straightener and hair colouring.
The line includes shampoo, conditioner, mask, oil and leave-in conditioner.

SO, what can I say I absolutely loved it.
The first time I used the shampoo (even though I knew it wouldn't ) I found it odd that it didn't really foam,this is because the range is 100% salt free and PH balanced. So there are no nasty chemical foaming agents but still your hair ends up squeaky clean. I then applied a tiny amount of conditioner which again just feels like silk to the touch. The conditioner has a balm like texture which deeply hydrates and replenishes the hair.
The first thing I noticed was how soft and manageable my hair was after being blow dried. Then I noticed the shine...very impressed after just one use. The next morning  was particularly windy and I noticed around midday I  had some crazy windswept hair going on. I was after bringing the oil from the range in my bag for my mother to smell..more on that later! So I  decided to pop a little bit through my hair...WOW what a difference sleek and shiny and no more resembling beatlejuice.
The next time i washed my hair I again used the shampoo but this time I tried the leave in conditioner. I normally don't like using leave ins as I find they can weigh my hair down and it can look kinda limp and lank  I was very impressed that didn't happen with this one. What I  got was again soft ,manageable silky shiny hair.
I said I  would come back to the fragrance ..OMG...it is beautiful. When I  first opened the kit the first thing that struck me was the fragrance. It smells expensive and luxurious. The fragrance lasts a long time on the hair too
Now for some technical info  the whole range is formulated with omega 6, 7 and 9, its balanced PH and it's
100% salt free. Its continuous use will provide the following 9 benefits to hair:
1. Replenish damaged hair
2. Provides instant shine
3. Give silky smoothness
4. Anti frizz
5. Increase manageability
6. Control flyaways
7. Heat protection
8. Deep hydration
9. Intense nourishment
Inoar can be bought from some selected hairdressers and online from Inoars webite
Thanks so much Inoar..ill definately be ordering I need this in my life .