Showing posts with label hair removal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hair removal. Show all posts

Monday, July 18, 2016

BABYLISS


BABYLISS PARIS
Home Light Connected IPL

Hair hair everywhere and the only place I really want it growing is on my head! So seriously it's
about time I cottoned onto the IPL band wagon and got my body sorted! HA-LA-LOO-YA!

Growing up I hit puberty pretty early on compared to my friends. EVERYTHING changed when I
hit my 11th birthday. Boobs, butt, acne and yep hair in aaaalll the places! 

Needless to say I have been there and done that with all the different hair removal methods out
there. From shaving, hot waxing, cold waxing, wax strips, re-usable wax, hair removal creams,
epilators, tweezers... the list goes on! However for some reason I have never really considered trying
IPL. I guess mainly due to the fact that a single treatment can cost upwards of $800 or more and you
have to keep going back again and again, each time draining your bank account completely.

However, now that the gods have invented an at home IPL treatment you can DIY, I am so there
and the results have been so good I cannot wait to share my experience with you, so here we go!


Firstly, let's take a look over this nifty little device which is surprisingly quite light when you think
about how much work it does! In your kit you will find everything you need to get you started on
your journey to smooth hair free skin where ever you want on your body. The BaByliss Home Light
Connected can be used ANYWHERE on your body! From your legs, under arms, on your arms,
bikini and your full on brazilian area to your face, eyebrows, upper lip, cheeks, chin, etc!

Left to Right - Detailed (and very helpful & handy!) instruction booklet, Power cord,
Protection googles and red laser cover which goes on the end of the Babyliss where the intensely
strong light comes out!

Over the past six months I have been logging and keeping track of my hair removal sessions each
fortnight with the convenient and easy to use Babyliss IPL phone app! The app is designed to help
guide you through the whole process and will also remind you when you're due for your next session!
So handy for me or I'd surely forget!

(Image above credit to http://babylisshairremoval.com.au)

The IPL has set settings 1-5 with one being the most gentle and recommended to begin with or if you
have sensitive skin or fine hair. Then as you go higher, as you would expect the pulse becomes more
intense and slightly painful, however don't get scared just yet, I promise you it isn't anywhere near the
pain you might be thinking. I would say I have about medium to course hair and I predominately
stuck on the 3-4 pulse setting (after beginning on the recommended first setting and not feeling
anything at all I quickly stepped it up a notch or two!) and it doesn't feel much more then a quick
annoying horse fly bite over and over again. In my opinion this is honestly less painful than using an
epilator or waxing.
(Image above credit to http://babylisshairremoval.com.au)

Wearing the protective googles might look a bit funny, kinda like a super fly, however are 100%
essential to your safety as the IPL light is dangerously bright for the naked eye. Even with my eyes
closed I could clearly see the flashes through my eyelids! Not even kidding! Safety first. :)

As you can see after the first few sessions I look this picture to show the patches of bare skin on
my legs where the hair has already seemingly stopped growing! I couldn't believe the quick results
and quickly realised my poor technique in using the machine and not getting all the areas.


Practice makes perfect and after a few more sessions I got the hang of it and am noticibly seeing less
and less hair on not only my legs, but also under my arms, bikini line and even my big toe! (Yep hair
grows there too I'll admit it!) >_<

The first 4 treatments are conducted every fortnight with the time varying from 1-10 minutes
depending on the area of the body. After that it's recommended to keep up the treatments every
4 to 8 weeks until all the hair is gone.

Most of my hair has stopped growing now, however I do still see the odd stray every now and then
from places where I have missed and when I get time I get this nifty little device out again late at
night once the kids are all in bed and I zap away at them as I watch TV or catch up on watching
Youtube videos and emails.

So if you've ever thought about IPL but haven't had or wanted to spend that crazy amount of money
it costs to go to a salon for session after session, then I would highly, HIGHLY recommend going
and picking up your own at home private DIY IPL machine like this very affordable, easy to use
and top quality one by BaByliss. You will not regret it! The results for me have been HUGE and
such a worth while investment.

BaByliss currently have a 120 day trial offer, so if you're not 100% with the device you can get your
money back. (T's & C's apply!) It also comes with a 2 year warranty.

The BaByliss IPL is currently available to purchase right now here in Australia from 
The Shaver Shop, Target, David Jones and Myer for RRP $750!

Also check out the BaByliss IPL just for men here!

Have you ever tried the IPL hair removal method?
I would LOVE to hear about your experiences in the comments below!


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

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

ANDREA GIVEAWAY (CLOSED!)


~  ANDREA  ~

GENTLE CREME BLEACH
....for the face!

+   G  I  V  E  A  W  A  Y  !  !
_______________http://www.andreahairremoval.com.au_____________

I was first introduced to this brand and in particular this product last year through blogging and
since then I have been using a range of products by Andrea which have simply and conveniently
taken care of all my hair removal needs ever since.
You can find my reviews here & here. :)

When it comes to facial hair, I have been fairly lucky so far in my life to not have too much noticeable dark hair visible on my face, apart from my eyebrows. (I won't be bleaching those babies!)
That's not to say they won't start appearing as I get older but for now mainly because I am always
taking photographs of my face and filming close ups on my Youtube channel I like to make sure
none of those little hairs look monstrous when zoomed in for my close ups!

That's where this product comes in handy. It is so quick and easy to use and best of all pain free as
there is no wax involved in tearing at my tender facial skin. All you need to do it mix the Gentle
Creme Bleach & Gentle Creme Activator together in the mixing cup provided as per instructions
and apply and leave on for up to 10 minutes, rinse and you're good to go! It's that easy!

In celebration of Spring and de-fuzzing the body after our Winter skin hibernation, I have kindly
been provided one of these super awesome products to giveaway to one of you lucky readers plus
two extra products from Andrea Hair Removal! How exciting is that?! :)


Just follow the Rafflecopter below & good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Terms & Conditions -
Open to Australian residents only.
If under 18 please get your parent/guardians consent before entering
Fill out the requirements in the Rafflecopter to be eligible 
Giveaway opens 17/09/15 and ends 02/10/15
The winner will be chosen randomly through random.org 

Prize includes - 
x1 Andrea Gentle Creme Bleach For The Face
x1 Andrea Gentle Hair Remover For The Face
x1 Andrea Brazilian Hard Wax

Bonus Entries
Share the image below on your blog/social media!
Just #candyfairyandandrea #giveaway @candyfairy 
Each share earns you 1 extra entry each time! No limit - go nuts!


How do you get your body hair free & ready for Spring/Summer?
Let's follow each other! 

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

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

VEET


~  VEET  ~

EASYWAX ELECTRICAL ROLL ON KIT


Over the years I think I must have tried just about every single kind of hair removal method out there,
from shaving, waxing, desolving creams, epilady's and I even tried laser once! However after years of
waxing due to getting fed up with suffering from constant irritable itching and rash from shaving I
eventually got sick of always having unsightly bushy legs all the time (minus the week or two after
waxing) and them spending the next 4-6 weeks trying to hide my legs away whilst the hair grew back
ready for the next round of waxing. Over the past few months with my legs being hidden away in
mostly jeans and leggings, shaving has been a pretty pointless task so needless to say my legs were
 more than ready to try out this baby ready for Spring!

Honestly, this isn't the first time I have tried this Veet EasyWax Kit. I first reviewed it about three
years ago and it you're interested, you can catch my review here. But I just haven't been using it as
 often as I probably should. Being quite time poor, I have been lazy and going for the quick and easy
 razor route. However I do eventually want to become naturally hair free on my legs and waxing is
 definitely the way to go to achieve this over shaving! So now I am committing myself to keep at this
 because it really doesn't take that long to do and I am so used to the pain of the hair being ripped out,
I barely notice it anymore. I don't really have a good enough excuse so I am going to stick with this
as it is really fun to use, isn't messy like most hot waxes and really affordable as well. You just can't
go wrong with this kit!


The handheld device has pink grip on the sides for ease of use and the long cord makes it really convenient to use. It does take approximately 20 minutes for the wax cartridge to heat up inside
which I don't mind as I can always find some kind of other beauty maintenance to do whilst I wait.
(i.e. - eyebrow plucking, face mask, pedicure, etc!)

What is so great about this kit is you only have to purchase it once! The wax cartridges and unwoven
wax strips you can simply re-purchase once you run out and they won't cost you an arm and a leg
either! It's just like you very own salon wax in the comfort and privacy of your own home. The
results are second to none as well! (Makes me feel like a bit of a pro as well which is pretty ego
boosting as I am definitely no pro waxer! - Legs are as far as I'll go. Had a Brazilian done at a salon
once and O.M.G. what on earth was I thinking?! Hurt like an absolute bitch!)

Veet EasyWax Replacement Wax Cartridge - RRP: $14.99 (Buy!)

I should also mention the kit also comes with 4 individually wrapped after wax soothing wipes. These
moist wipes feel so good being gently wiped over my super sensitive slightly numb skin. I found they
also calm down the appearance of redness and red spots initially after waxing. It also really easily 
removes any left over wax residue on the skin. However I found very little after using this kit.

x12 Unwoven Wax Strips - Replacement Pack RRP: $7.99 (Buy!)

This Veet EasyWax Electrical Roll On Kit is available to purchase from many Australian retailers including - Coles, Chemist Warehouse, Priceline + more for a current RRP of $39.99. (Buy!)

Are you interested to see this Roll On Kit in action?
Be sure to watch my demo video below!
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What are your thoughts on waxing?
What is your preferred hair removal method?
Let's follow each other! 

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

Monday, July 13, 2015

VS SASSOON MEN


~    VS SASSOON    ~

i-TWIN TRIM

FOR MEN REVIEW !


So some of you may have already seen my videos and read my reviews on other VS Sassoon
products made for women. Now I am excited to be able to share with you folks one of their
top quality, highly effective tools just for those lovely men in our lives!

The VS Sassoon i-Twin Trim is perfect for a man like mine whose body is less than bare as a
siamese cat! With twin blades, complete with all of the added extras any man's body will ever
need, this baby is designed to be used on both the face and anywhere on the body as well!

Impressive! So let's get into the details! :)


This man groomer is easily stored in this sleek and handy storage stand which has a place for
everything the i-Twin Trim comes with including - 

The main Twin Blade System
The Rotary Blade (For Nose, Ears & Eyebrows!)
x7 Comb Guides (For Face, Beard, Stubble & Body!)
Lubricating Oil (There is a little slot in the back to store this so it doesn't get lost!)
Cleaning Brush (Also stores neatly in the back for easy reach when needed!)


To break it all down since looking at the image above might seem a bit overwhelming at first, but
trust me once you know what everything is and what it is used for, it couldn't be any simpler!

There is the obvious stand as mentioned before in the top left corner of the image above.
Next to that is your actual i-Twin Trim. Just in front of that is a little tube of lubricating oil.
In front of the oil is the nose, ear & eyebrow trimmer head attachment. To the left of that you will
see the cleaning brush which will quickly and easily whisk away any left over hairs in the blades after
use. Then at the front of the image above you'll see 6 similar looking attachments and one which
appears more square to the right. Let's start with the 3 at the very front. These are called J1, J2 & J3.

J1 - To be used for a 1mm hair trim
J2 - To be used for a 2mm hair trim
J3 - To be used for a 3mm hair trim

Above that are 3 attachments which are each labeled with S1, S2 & S3.

S1 - To be used for a close stubble look
S2 - To be used for a medium stubble look
S3 - To be used for a high stubble look

And finally your square shaped attachment can be used to acquire a 4mm, 6.5mm, 9mm, 11.5mm
or 14mm hair trimmings. 



Now onto the more detailed hair of grooming yet still just as important to keep under check.
The nose, ear and eyebrow hairs on men can sometimes seem to grow more rapidly than on a
woman. This is where this handy device steps into action!

This is surprisingly so easy to use! Once the trimmer is fully charged, unplug it and turn it on.
Insert the tool being careful not to get too enthusiastic by going in too far and just gently and
slowly rotating it around inside as it removes your un-wanted hairs. Pain free!


(Close up view of the VS Sassoon i-Twin Trim nose/ear/eyebrow attachment!)

The i-Twim Twin takes just one hour to fully charge which will last you a good sixty minutes of 
usage time cordlessly using Lithium-ion technology.


If you are unsure, have any questions or get confused anywhere along the way when using your
 i-Twin Trim, don't panic as it comes with an amazingly detailed 8 page instruction booklet,
including step-by-step guides and pictures to get you (or your man) looking trimmed and smooth
in no time! :)

The VS Sassoon i-Twin Twin is currently available for purchase from The Shaver Shop
for RRP:$139.95 and comes with a 2 year warranty!

What VS Sassoon hair grooming products would you like to or have you tried?
Let's follow each other! 

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

Sunday, December 14, 2014

EMERGENCY HAIR REMOVAL


~ PARTY SEASON! ~

EMERGENCY

PAIN FREE & FAST

HAIR REMOVAL!


Weather it's a work Christmas party, family get together, New Years celebrations or just
your typical Aussie summer beach day, then chances are you don't want to have to worry
about any unwanted hair poking out in inappropriate places!

This is where products like these from Andrea (listed below!) come to your rescue!
They've got you covered from head to toe with both their Face & Body depilatory cream
formulations!

Super effective and best of all PAIN FREE!
YAY!

Andrea
Gentle Hair Remover
(FACE!)
RRP: $18.95
No one will ever have to know you get that pesky stray hair here or there or even if there are more,
keep it a secret by using Andrea's Gentle Hair Remover depilatory cream. It comes complete with an
easy to use small, white plastic spatula to make application precise and clean. Simply apply
generously to your unwanted hair and dampen the skin. Leave to sit for approx 5 to 8 minutes max.
Gently wipe cream and hair away for a warm damp cotton ball, wipe or facial washer and
then apply the Skin Smoothing Creme immediately afterwards to soothe and moisturise the area.

I have personally found this works perfectly on my upper lip and stray eyebrow hairs that grow
awol out toward my hairline. The cream feels completely fine on my skin and I wasn't sensitive
to it at all which is imperative when dealing with the delicate skin around the face!
It completely took care of my stay hairs and left my skin smooth and soft after the Skin Smoothing
Creme was applied. The hair has been gone for weeks! This is so much better than waxing!

Andrea
Gentle Hair Remover
(BODY!)
RRP: $18.95
If you prefer to dodge the pain of waxing, especially if you've been cursed with an uber amount
of unwanted body hair, even if it is course then this is your saviour! Specially formulated to remove
even the most stubborn of hairs with ease, this cream is so amazingly good!

I love how easy it is to just smooth the product over the hairs and all you need to do is
just sit back, have a cuppa and wait 3 to 5 (15 minutes max!) minutes and wa-la!
You are totally hair free! Too easy!

The Skin Smoothing Creme also comes in handy to help restore the pH balance to the skin in the
area where the hair has been removed and also moisturises and soothes. It feels great!

There is barely any smell to these products. No hot or cold sticky mess and absolutely no pain!
I am loving this alternative to waxing during the Summer time, and for the bargain price, this is
much cheaper than most waxing products and definitely many coins cheaper then baring
 all to a complete stranger in a beauty salon!
DIY has never been easier!

For more about Andrea products check out their website below!
http://www.andreahairremoval.com.au

-

What is your hair removal process for the silly season?

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

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

SCHICK PURE NOURISHMENT


~  S C H I C K    I N T U I T I O N ~

Pure Nourishment

Razor Review!



I have never used a razor designed this way before. It is very unique and different.
It is a fun new way in which I have really enjoyed the benefits of.
First of all the scent of the coconut milk and almond oil combined is really the
kind of I scent I am drawn to. It doesn't have any of that up your nose overpowering
 perfume find of scent, it just smells calming and a bit yummy too. :)
The shower hanger provided to use to store the razor came in quite handy for me
 because there isn't a whole lot of room in my shower to put products.
There are no shelves so I just pop all of my bottles and products balanced
on the top of the door...>_< 
So to have this suction capped to the wall just made my life so much
easier and it stayed there without falling, miracle!

The grip handles were also great because you could hold it with soapy hands
 and it wouldn't slip out as the rubber is about 90% all the way around it,
so not at all slippery. The cap which I replaced over the blades after each
use I felt really good about because it protected anything from getting
into the blades between each use.
I can be a bit of a clumsy shaver at times as I am usually in a rush and
just glide my razor ever so un-gracefully over my legs in about 10 seconds flat!
 So to have a razor that is designed not to nick or cut me is a big plus!
The moisture block I think helped prevent them because I didn't nick
 myself once and I still shaved uber fast!
The 4 blades gave me such a close shave and the moisture block
made my skin feel instantly smooth and silky straight afterwards
whilst still in the shower. After drying myself, I still moisturised as
 I do in my normal everyday routine, but I wouldn't feel bad if I
skipped this step as my legs looked and felt soft and moisturised after each shave anyway.
After a few weeks of shaving the moisture block eventually dwindled
it's way down evenly to the blades and by now I think the blades probably
 need to be replaced. But I think the time it has lasted has been sufficient and worthwhile.
Overall, a great razor which I really loved using and couldn't find any faults with.
It worked great for me, my skin and needs.
I would recommend and buy this in future when the need arises for
 a new razor and will be purchasing new replacement blades soon. :)

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Is the scent of a product a big deciding factor for you?

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*This product was kindly sent to me for review for Beautyheaven's Video Trial Team
*All photographs & opinions are my own

Friday, October 24, 2014

ANDREA


~  S U M M E R   S K I N   P R E P ! ~

With Andrea!

                                  Dare To Bare!


Why oh why are women of this day and age still born with so much unwanted annoying hair?!
Like seriously! I don't know about you, but I think evolution is a bit behind the eight ball in
this department because I have so much unwanted hair which just keeps insisting on 
growing back, it's enough to keep the hair removal business in full swing until the end of time!

Like seriously, maybe ten million years ago it was great to be covered head to toe in
plenty of body hair to protect our skin from the element, but we live indoors now and
wear things called clothes to protect our bodies, etc. You get the picture, anyway so
thank goodness we're a smart little species to come up with clever little products to make
all of our hair nightmares go away in a strip and a flash!


Gentle Creme BLEACH for the FACE
RRP: $19.95
I naturally have olive skin, but it's pretty white because I don't let my skin naturally tan
in the sun. It isn't sensitive but I do have very dark hair not only growing out of my head,
but just about everywhere else too! >_<

If god forbid you were ever forced to look super up close to my face you'd see plenty of little
imperfections! I have that super embarrassing upper lip hair that because of my naturally dark
hair shade if just left to it's own devices, is super noticeable!

I've gone down the path of waxing my upper lip in the past and wouldn't in a million years
recommend doing it! It's hurts almost as much as a brazilian as the skin in this area is sooo
sensitive and not at all as tough as say your legs which most of us are used to striping wax
on and off of with little or no feeling. This area however feels every single little hair being pulled!
Major ouch!

Needless to say I have been super excited to use this product and it has made me so so happy!
Totally pain free and every hair is barely detectable! Woohoo!

This bleaching pack for your face by Andrea comes with everything you need and is so easy to use!
It works a little like when bleaching your hair - you mix the Gentle Creme Activator and the
Gentle Creme Bleach together into the little mixing tray with the tiny spatchula provided and
it's as simple as that, you're ready to begin applying. All you need to do is leave the formula onto
your desired area for ten minutes and then just rinse off with cool water. You should see results
straight away! I found this also great to use between my eyebrows and onto my mini sideburns!


Brazilian HARD WAX
RRP: $14.95
I have in the past use so many different kinds of waxes before and I have to say this one is
one of my favourites. For starters the large 113g pot of wax won't just last me one waxing job
but several so already I am totally getting my monies worth. When it comes to forking at
upwards of $25+ just to get my legs waxed at a fancy salon, I'd much rather save myself the
shame of walking from my car to the salon with super hairy pins and DIY at home with a
product designed to do just as good a job at a fraction of the price! Besides, I can totally
create my own fancy atmosphere complete with pretty music, candles and relaxing scents! ;)

This particular Andrea Brazilian Hard Wax is just that, hard. So you need to very carefully
pop the tub into the microwave for a very short time, watching it carefully to make sure you
get a nice, creamy consistency which isn't too hot or not melted enough.

The pack comes with two sticks to help you simply and easily apply the wax to your
desired bikini area and also a small bottle which contains pre-epilation oil which you apply
before waxing to help prepare the sensitive area of skin. There are also detailed instructions
included so weather of not you're a cautious first timer or an experienced pro the detailed
step-by-step guide will help you through it all the way from start to finish.


Are you a waxer, shaver or a mix of both?
Have you ever ventured into bleaching or getting a brazilian?

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*These products were kindly sent to me for review
*All photographs and opinions are my own

Sunday, September 14, 2014

SCHICK


~ SCHICK ~

Hydro Silk Razor
Review!


Thanks to Beautyheaven & their wonderful Trial Team a little 
while ago, I was given the opportunity to trial and review this
 pretty awesome product. I figured I have mentioned this razor in
 almost all of my empties posts and raved about how great it is, 
but haven't actually done a review post on it! So here we go....!
Initially I used this razor on my left leg and continued to use my
 old razor on the right for about a week to really see 
the difference it made and boy did it ever!
I had totally forgotten how absolutely fabulous my legs can 
feel after shaving with such a high quality product like this one. 
Before I had been using a cheap brand because I just happened
 to have a bunch I found in my bathroom and wanted to use them up. 
In the end I feel just ended up chucking them out and sticking with the the Schick! 
The difference is quite big and surprised me!
My skin is so much smoother, softer and moisturised as well as the 
appearance being so much more attractive! I had forgotten what I was missing out on.
 Now I know it isn't my legs that are making me feel like they look
 a bit 'meh' but the razor I had been using! 
Nice to know I did actually have some ok looking pins underneath
 those sore, spiky, bumpy, ingrown hairs. 
Hello Spring! :D
I love the moisture strip on the razor and how it keeps your
 legs moisturised for up to 2 hours after shaving. I admit I top up 
the moisturising after that 2 hours is up anyway, especially at night
 as it is just a part of my routine and I find my skin loves me
 more in the morning if I do this. But is does feel amazing 
straight after you've hopped out of the shower.
The firm rubber grip handle is great because it doesn't slip 
and slide around in your hand, so it is nice and safe to use because
 you're unlikely to drop it. The little suction razor holder is 
very handy to store your razor on in the shower too. 
Very good thinking!
The blades stay nice and sharp even after a week of shaving with the same blade.
 It is still giving me the closest, smoothest shave and I am yet
 to nip or cut myself which is awesome!
Highly recommended product and I have continued to purchase since the trial.

Watch My Video Review Below! 
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*This product was kindly sent to me for review
* All opinions & photographs are my own