Ellie Bea

08:02

My Silver Linning

I believe I have found my holy grail of all hair products. I should quickly mention this product is going to be of very little interest for those of you who don't have fair hair, I thought i'd establish that early in the post as not to waste your time.

I'm sure most of you have heard about silver shampoo before as it's become increasingly popular on the high-street in the last couple of years. According to my hairdresser silver shampoo has been on the market for donkeys years but no one really knew about it other than professionals. However, now it's becoming more accessible and in higher demand, but to make the shampoo cheaper companies are watering the product down which means it's not nearly as effective. I recently tried a very popular version from a local drugstore and I honestly saw no difference. Obviously I can't speak for everyone when I say that but I didn't rate it at all. So I was having a moan about silver shampoo to my hairdresser and complaining that I just couldn't see what all the hype was about and then she introduced me to the magical product that is Color Freeze Silver Shampoo.

I'm honestly not exaggerating when I say it is now my favourite shampoo of all time. I saw a massive difference after using it twice. TWICE. It gives me a lovely silver shimmer without being too over powering or making me look a little bit purple. Not only that but the smell is to die for. I always love the way my hair smells after a trip to the hairdressers and now it smells like that everyday. I do feel that I have to point out that if you've never used silver shampoo before the colour may come as a bit of a shock because well, it's purple, very purple. Basically the way it works is by counteracting any brassy or yellow tones by tinting it purple. DON'T PANIC. It doesn't dye your hair purple, the reason behind it being purple is because, if you attended primary school, you'll know that purple is the opposite on the colour wheel to yellow. So essentially it's a neutraliser that leaves you with a beautiful ashy shimmer. This was definitely my favourite find of 2015.

07:51

A Golden Glow

I've been looking for a face self tanner for about 2 years now and admittedly I was looking in all the wrong places. If you want a natural and gradual tanner that gives a slight glow and doesn't make you look orange, your going to have to spend a bit of extra dollar. As with most things, you do get what you pay for.

After doing very vigorous research I actually went to the Clarins counter with a very specific product in mind. But after speaking to the consultant and telling her exactly what I wanted she pointed me in a slightly different direction. This radiance booster works by mixing two drops of the product with your everyday moisturiser. Sounds a little odd I know. But essentially it's a 'do it yourself' concept. I think it's an absolutely brilliant idea for two primary reasons. One, the moisturisers fake tans are made with do not always agree with everyones skin, this allows you to use your own. Secondly, you can decide the intensity of your tan. So essentially you are in complete control of the product which is exactly what you want with something like fake tan.

In regards to the tone; as a very fair child I can say that after two days I already have a natural glow, it's not orange or too dark, it's just right. It's a very similar tone as my natural tan on holiday, which only further underlines how natural it appears. Not bright orange or patchy, just a healthy summer glow. You're unlikely to love this product if you prefer a more drastic tan. But if you're a fan of that Millie Mackintosh, Jennifer Anniston glow, then this is just right for you.

The application is also a positive to this product. The way I apply it is by mixing one drop with my morning moisturiser, Liz Earle Superskin. Then mixing two drops with my Clarins Multi Active Night in the evening. I cannot stress enough how much you have to wash your hands after, or you will be caught tan handed. I will post an update on this in about a weeks time because obviously this is after only three days of using it. But so far I love it!

Ellie Bea

My Silver Linning

A Golden Glow

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