Showing posts with label brush. Show all posts
Showing posts with label brush. Show all posts

Monday, November 2, 2015

BRUSHOLOGY


~  SCUNCI  ~

Brushology Hair Brushes!

PREPARE

Dry Shampoo Brush $14.95
I only tend to wash my every 2-3 days for two reasons. One - I can get away with it, so why not?
Two - Washing my long, thick hair takes so much time, I just don't have. So in saying that, this 
nifty little Dry Shampoo Brush is brilliant as it really helps to blend in all that dry shampoo I tend
to use on a daily basis. All but one of my dry shampoo's that I currently have in rotation come out as
white and powdery which if not worked in well can give my hair a grey tint. Not what you want!

Vent Brush $9.95
I tend to blow dry my hair about once a week or so after washing and this new Vent Brush has been
the perfect companion! Because there are gaps between the bristles it allows the hot hair through the
brush as I am blow drying in turn speeding up my drying time. The end of the bristles are also
ceramic and also get hot and aiding in the lengthy straightening process. I found this so easy to use,
my hair just glided through the brush and my was smooth and ready to tackle with my straightener in
no time!

Wet Hair Detangling Brush $12.95
This giant paddle brush has been cleverly designed with super gentle bristles to limit the damage 
when bushing wet hair. I like to first use the Scunci Detangling Comb and follow through using this
one. The large size of the brush makes it very quick to use and I am done in about ten seconds! It
doesn't snag or pull at my hair and I love the way it feels on my scalp. 

Detangling Comb $5.95
I believe a wide tooth comb is a must for every girl! I use this both in and out of the shower.
I find using this when using a hair treatment or even just when I condition my hair it helps
distribute the product nice and even whilst making my hair smooth and knot free. I then use it again
once I am out of the shower on my wet hair to make sure my hair is completely tangle free and ready
to style for bed or for the day ahead!

STYLE

Straightening Brush $15.95
This is probably the most unique kind of hair brush I have ever seen or used. You can use it like a
regular hair brush or as it is designed with a double brush head & ceramic coated plates you can use
it whilst both blow drying and straightening to cut down the time it takes for both tasks, especially
if you have long hair or unruly curls! If like me you suffer from the frizz effect, this brush will sort it
all out with it's ionic infused boar bristles.

XLarge Volume Brush $14.95
If volume and large waves are what you're craving then this is the brush of all brushes! 
With it's ionic pins and gentle bristles, this brush when used together with your hair dryer
(I recommend checking out my fav - The Pink Evoke VS Sassoon Dryer!) will briskly style your hair
into voluminous Victoria's Secret waves with body and height as it retain the heat in the brush as you
style. Pretty handy!

Medium Volume Brush $12.95
Very similar to the XLarge Volume Brush, this medium size thermal ceramic barrel heats up as you
use your hair dryer giving you nice volume and life to your hair whilst setting it as you go through
each section of hair. This is my go-to for everyday hair as it gives a lovely natural 'just got out of bed
sexy hair' look whist still looking like you have still made some kind of effort by taming any frizz or
fly aways which are my pet hate!

Cushion Brush $12.95
This is the best brush to use the day after washing your hair when your hair is super clean and may
not be playing nice and sitting right. I find this helps styling my hair on those days as it is designed
to bring down some of the natural oils through the hair from the scalp in turn making squeeky clean 
hair more manageable. Not recommended on greasy hair unless you want to accentuate that kind of 
over all slick back look. Each to their own!

FINISH

Paddle Brush $14.95
For those of you who have long, thick hair like me then this one is for you! Nobody has time to
spend brushing their hair all day (At least no one I know!) and if you want to keep it long then you
still need to find a way to take care of it. This large paddle brush makes life easier by not only being
large enough to get the job done quick. It also has ionic and ceramic coated pins which help tame the
frizz, smooth down the hair and also adds shine which is something I have really noticed a difference
with when using this brush. I like shiny, healthy looking hair!

Long Hair & Hair Extension Brush $14.95
Since using my Irresistible Me hair extensions and finding this brush, I have really enjoyed having a
special brush just to help take better care of my set. Hair extensions are difficult to store without 
getting tangled easily and having this brush has been great! Right before I apply each piece I just run
this brush of them and it makes all the difference! Makes them look like new again. 

Thick & Wavy Hair Brush $14.95
I guess it really comes down to hair type, style preference and personal taste when it comes to some
of these brushes. There are a few others in this range which do pretty much the same as this one,
however this particular brush has slightly longer bristles which does make it nice and easy when 
brushing through thick hair. (Speaking from experience!) :)

Backcombing Brush $7.95
Ever since trying out the Scunci Quiff Comb I have not been the best at back combing to create the
same effect. Having a proper backcombing brush just makes it so much easier and faster to create the
teased effect and I actually found it really easy to brush out once I was done. Backcombing with this
brush didn't create a huge knotted mess as I was able to simply comb through it once I was done with
the style. The hair held really well and parting my hair in difference ways with the tip of the brush 
end make for some lovely neat hair styles lately as well. 

RETOUCH

Mini Round Brush $7.95
I love these mini Retouch brushes as they are smaller than the others in the Brushology range and are
perfect handbag and travel size. I tend to pack both this and the Mini Styling Brush with me when I 
travel as they are just a great little pair. Keeps my hair in place and looking neat. 

Mini Styling Brush $7.95
This is great for on the go touch ups. I love that it is ceramic so even when I am out I can keep my 
hair in check. Even after blow drying, straightening, dry shampooing & hair spraying, my hair still
finds a way to misbehave throughout the day, so having one of these styling brushes with me at all
times is a must!


Which brush do you need?

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*These products were kindly sent to me for consideration/review
*All photographs & opinions are all 100% honest & all my own

Sunday, October 18, 2015

PURE SMILE


~  Pure Smile  ~

PureSmile Teeth Whitening & Cleaning Foam - $39.00

Teeth, the only bones in our body which we actually see. Pretty gross when you think about it like
that isn't it? But why, oh why can't they just grow in the right place and stay perfect forever? I know 
I could have had it a whole lot worse, however I feel as though I am never quite happy with my teeth.

I have been lucky enough not to ever need a filling. I did get a cavity in one of my wisdom teeth
which I quickly booked in to get removed as it was giving me hell some years ago. I wore braces
(That's a whole other crazy story!) in my early teens for two whole years and when all that metal 
finally left my mouth I remember it feeling very, very weird but oh so good! My teeth were the
straightest they have ever been and seemed to be very white as well. Over time, becoming an adult,
working stupid long hours and discovering caffeine, my teeth have paid the price. I have cut back
considerably over the past few years however nothing seems to be able to get them back to that
youthful looking healthy white shade I crave. (More than caramel iced mocha complete with cream
and rainbow sprinkles!)

Needless to say I jumped at the chance to try something new which promised to make a vast
improvement. You may or may not have seen PureSmile concept stores set up in your local 
shopping centre where you can go and get your teeth professionally whitened in your lunch break
for an incredibly affordable price. This trusted brand also helps you keep your teeth looking as bright
as possible with their range of teeth whitening products including their Teeth Whitening Pen, Enamel
Booster and Teeth Whitening & Cleaning Foam.

This foam if safe to use twice daily and is recommended by dentists. Unlike your regular mouth
wash, instead of swishing a cap full around in your mouth for 30 seconds and then spitting and
rinsing. The way to use this foam is a little different and unexpected. 

To use, use to pump to express the foam directly onto your toothbrush and then, well, brush!
Once done, spit out the excess and DO NOT RINSE! Be sure not to eat or drink for at least 
15 minutes afterwards and then you're good to go!

Here are my results after using for 6 weeks.
                                                          Before                                                                 After       

I tried to get the same kind of lighting in each pic smiling the same. Hopefully you can see some
kind of difference here. In real life I can definitely see a change of at least a few shades whiter!

How do you keep your teeth looking nice & bright?           

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*This product was kindly sent to me for consideration/review. 
*All photographs & opinions are all 100% honest & all my own

Thursday, July 16, 2015

VS FOR MEN


~  VS SASSOON  ~

FOR MEN

THE CREW CUT


My husband has been DIY-ing his own hair cuts at home for quite a few years now for a number of
reasons. It saves time, money and you get the exact results you are after because you are in complete
control of the whole process from start to finish!

However in saying that he has struggled through a few different products and tools never being 100%
satisfied with what he was using. The tool being either limited in it's range of choice, too blunt, too
complicated, not holding charge or just plain poor quality. So when I got him onto this VS Sassoon
'The Crew Cut' he was pretty wrapped to finally be able to try something new and different!


As you can see The Crew Cut is the perfect kit for your man to invest in if he likes to cut his own hair
(or have you do it) at home. This kit comes complete with absolutely everything he will need to 
achieve a no nonsense clean, precise and tidy look each and every time and it is so quick to do!

You get -

Storage Bag (Black & manly looking!)
Sleek red & black Crew Cut 
Sleek red & black Timmer (for ears, neck & side burns)
Comb Guide
Lubricating Oil
Cleaning Brush
Barber's Comb
Sharp Cutting Scissors
Long charging cord
Steel Blades & Adjustable Comb Guides (For 1-4 Style Cut)
 




The Crew Cut
How unique and stylishly cool does this crew cutter look?! This is so different and innovative than
any other kind of hair grooming tool I have ever seen. VS Sassoon have really thought out side of the
box with this one and I think they have nailed it on the head (no pun intended!) so to speak in terms 
of design, precision and what the 'every man' needs and wants in their own do it yourself at home,
easy to use, fast and reliable hair groomer at an affordable price and secure 3 year guarantee.

Distinctive in appearance and operation, the circular blade cuts the hair whilst you gently move it
around on your head in a swirling motion, stopping every now and then if a lot of hair begins to
collect in the centre of the blade, then continue on until you have an all over even result.

The clear plastic comb guide can be placed on and adjusted to give 3mm, 6mm, 9.5mm or 12mm
lengths. If you are after a super short 'O' grade style cut, then you can safely use the Crew Cut
without the comb guide attached. (See pic below).

The Crew Cut Trimmer

You obviously cannot use The Crew Cut to get to those more hard to reach places where all that
unwanted hair seems to consistently want to grow. This is where this handy brother to The Crew Cut
- The Trimmer comes into play!

Flawlessly crafted especially for trimmer of hair on the ears, neck and sideburns, this Trimmer gives
you the option of 3mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm or 15mm trimming lengths when using the 5 position
comb guide.

Both The Crew Cut & Trimmer have been finely crafted using top quality Japanese steel blades and
Lithium-ion technology.



This Trimmer requires 2 AA batteries to
operate which are supplied to you in your
box. As with both the Crew Cut and the
Trimmer, both should be cleaned using the
cleansing brush to remove any excess hair
after each use and the blades lubricated
with the oil provided to help prolong the
life of the appliances.

My husband usually cuts his own hair then
gets me to finish up tidying around his ears
and neck where it's harder for him to see
and then make sure all the hair on his head
has been cut evenly with no spots missed.

It's safe to say with The Crew Cut because
it is guaranteed to give a perfectly even
result there was no going over or tidying
up for me to do. It was all even and looked
like a professional salon cut. The Trimmer
which I am usually reluctant to use as
previously they have been quite rough and
hard to use on my husband's sensitive skin.
However I was able to trim up around his
ears and neck without too much fear of
cutting him or snapping the hair out as this
Trimmer literally just glided right around
those tricky areas with ear and smoothness.

I highly recommend this Crew Cut kit
for any DIY man who wishes to save time
and money. It is even perfect to take
travelling as everything fits neatly into the
storage bag included.

Keen to see how The Crew Cut works in action?
Watch VS Sassoon's demo video below!

VS Sassoon The Crew Cut is currently available to purchase from The Shaver Shop for a
RRP: $119.95

How does the man in your life maintain his luscious locks?
*All photographs & opinions are all 100% honest & all my own

Thursday, November 20, 2014

REAL TECHNIQUES BRUSHES


~     R  E  A  L      T  E  C  H  N  I  Q  U  E  S    ~

Mini   Brush   Set   Trio   !

Yes, I have been living under a rock and this is the first time I have ever bought
myself some Real Techniques makeup brushes!

Recently iherb.com had a mega good sale which included these oh so popular brushes
(and now I know why, the quality it amazing!) and with postage only $4.14, this haul basically
only cost me my spare change of $3.44 after all the discounts I took advantage of!
They ship via Australia Post and it only took a few days to arrive.
They promptly sent me an email with all the tracking info only a few hours later!
 So top points for communication and service!

Mini Brush Trio Includes:
 x1 Mini Foundation Brush
x1 Mini Face Brush
x1 Mini Shading Brush
(Ah, I just love the colour shiny tin colour of the handles!)


The rumours are true! These brushes are so incredibly soft and every single one of those shiny,
smooth little hairs aren't going anywhere! I can't stand makeup brushes where the scratchy, harsh
fibres fall out all over your face and land in your eyes and go up your nose!
No thank you! >_<

Even though I only purchased the mini brush set, I highly recommend purchasing it if you
have never tried these brushes before because they're a great way to start off your collection.
They work perfectly and are so easy to use. Plus they are the perfect travel size! ^-^

So if you are thinking of making an order for some new brushes or anything from iherb.com
for that matter be sure to enter my rewards code CJK569 at the checkout to receive $5-$10
off your very first order!  

Do you use Real Techniques makeup brushes?
Do you have others you recommend?

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*Not sponsored!

Thursday, June 26, 2014

SCUNCI DETANGLE BRUSHES

SCUNCI

DETANGLING BRUSHES



Scunci Detangle Brush 
RRP: $14.95
I constantly battle with my hair on a daily basis. It just does not behave!
Before I begin the daily rituele of straightening, I have to get the ugly part done -
brushing and detangling! Urgh! :(

My hair is naturally frizzy and fluffy, so that in combination with being extra long,
it tangles easily. Because I shove it un-lovingly up in a messy bun before bed
each night, I pretty much look like I've been electrocuted once I take it all out
ready for battle by morning. 
So I was pretty excited to see how this brush would go on my hair, it
sure had a challenge ahead of it, that's for sure!

First of all, I think the shape and design of the brush is very unique!
The bristles feel massaging on the scalp, (even hubby tried it and commented
on how nice it felt!) and as I work my way up my hair, starting to brush from the
ends, it smooths my hair out and doesn't tug or get jammed, which is usually what
happens multiple times before it sorts itself out and even then, my hair seems to have
a life of it's own and detangles back together, god knows how before I can get my
straightener onto it to really give it a beating! 

So, what I am trying to say is, this brush is going to make your life so much 
easier and pain free! Give it a go, a worth while investment, it is working for me! :)



Scunci Girl Detangle Brush
RRP: $9.95
Anyone with a female toddler would probably agree with me that getting
them to sit still to brush their hair each day is usually a nightmare which involves
me chasing her around the house whilst she squirms and screams "No, no, no!" at me
as I try to convince her I am not going to rip all of her hair out. 

So when I showed her this pretty new pink and purple hair brush
especially just for her and said "Look, it's a heart!", she looked intently at it and firmly
corrected me and said, "No Mummy! It's a Y!" I stand corrected, apparently it's a 'Y'!
Regardless, it has made hair brushing time much easier on us both! 

The bristles are so much gentler on her baby fine hair and she doesn't squirm anywhere
near as much now. I'm not sure if it is because she loves her new brush... I think it is that
and the fact that it doesn't constantly snag in her hair whilst I use it. She even has a go
herself which is great, never too young to learn I say! 

The brush is just the right small size to fit into her tiny 3 year old hands and it is just a sweet thing I watch her watch herself in the mirror
 as she attempts a side pony and then promptly jumps
up and down in a spaz after concentrating intently for 5 minutes to wrap a hair tie
around her little strands of hair for which then I have to take over. 
Oh the joys! I just hope she doesn't turn into me when she hits her teens, then
I'm really in trouble! She is at such a sweet age right now, so many kisses and cuddles.
I don't want it to ever end... *sigh*

Watch my video review below!

Do you have a favourite Scunci product?

Have you seen my other Scunci reviews & how-tos?

Love Candy!
xo

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*These products were kindly sent to me for review
*All opinions, video & photos are my own