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Re: Review: Scott Cornwall’s Colour B4 Extra Strength and How To Use It

Mel B (30SomethingMel) — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:53:56 -0000

Hi. I think you should bare in mind that all chemical treatments will damage your hair. However, its nowhere near as bad as stripping out colours with bleach. If like you say you have been colouring your hair for years I would use the 'extra' version of ColourB4 and not just the normal strength as you are bound to have a serious build up of product. I would also do a strand and sensitivity test so you know that your hair is strong enough (I would image it is less you have been a bleach addict under the purple) and for allergic reactions (Even if you have never had a problem before. Remember also to have a colour (semi permanent) on stand by for afterwards as the end result will probably be a very warm brassy toned colour. I do not work for Colour B4 and am only basing this on my experiences of using the product. You can always contact Colour B4 via Facebook/Twitter if you want further advice. Good luck! M x

Re: Review: Scott Cornwall’s Colour B4 Extra Strength and How To Use It

Lhan 7791 — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:28:15 -0000

hi, i have been dying my hair for far too may years!!! do you think it would be ok to use this or do you think it might damage my hair. am 30 something now and think purple may not be appropriate anymore.

Re: The Liz Earle Colour Range With Swatches

missy_ellie_uk — Sat, 12 May 2012 09:25:37 -0000

I don't usually get on that well with cream blushers, but these look gorgeous - especially Nude!

Re: Review: Abi O Soft Sun Self Tan For English Roses from the House of BeauBronz

Strawbry_Blonde — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:20:37 -0000

This looks & sounds lovely Mel x

Re: Review: Abi O Soft Sun Self Tan For English Roses from the House of BeauBronz

Mel B (30SomethingMel) — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:22:43 -0000

Hun, the fragrance is gorgeous if you love roses (Which I do). So natural too, I can see me repurchasing this for the Autumn Winter when I don't like a full on dark tan. M x

Re: Review: Abi O Soft Sun Self Tan For English Roses from the House of BeauBronz

Daniella — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:18:29 -0000

This sounds great, I've not actually used a tan for 4 months, I've been sticking to the one day wash off tans but I'll definitely give this one a try.

Re: Review: Montagne Jeunesse De-Clog Pores Nasal Strips (Part of the Skin Heroes Range)

Mel B (30SomethingMel) — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:29:25 -0000

Funnily enough, I think its an idea girlie weekend thing! They really do work although you feel like a bit of a tool wearing them LOL Mel x

Re: Review: Montagne Jeunesse De-Clog Pores Nasal Strips (Part of the Skin Heroes Range)

Sarah - Kitten — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:22:12 -0000

oh great! I think i'll pick up some of these for a girly weekend :D

Re: The Liz Earle Colour Range With Swatches

Mel B (30SomethingMel) — Thu, 10 May 2012 06:49:15 -0000

Its a lovely range Jade. I use the sheer skin tint, cream blushers and eye pencils almost daily! The brushes really are amazing, Mel x

Re: The Liz Earle Colour Range With Swatches

jade hewitt — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:55:19 -0000

im so desperate to try this range, i've been waiting for it to come out every since they announced they were going into makeup xx

Re: Review: Scott Cornwall’s Colour B4 Extra Strength and How To Use It

Mel B (30SomethingMel) — Wed, 09 May 2012 06:43:02 -0000

I'm glad you got there in the end with it. You can get some really scary results when you first use the Colour B4, I know what you mean about Basil Brush LOL! I've had a similar experience too. The colour you put on in the end will fade, so you may be able to pick a lighter one next time, Mel xx

Re: Review: Scott Cornwall’s Colour B4 Extra Strength and How To Use It

Picmin03 — Wed, 09 May 2012 06:36:10 -0000

Just wanted to say thank you soooooooo much for your info, tremendous help!!! I used the colour before yesterday & ended up very orange/ginger (basil brush springs to mind!!) Gathered from looking on line that I needed to get an ash semi colour to go over my hair but would have just ended up putting it on as per box instructions and ended up with another disaster!! The only ash colour I could get anywhere in my village was a light ash brown (darker than I wanted but to be fair anything was better than ginger or the ultra violet red I had previously!) Only left it on for the five mInutes which was more than enough & it's not too bad, condition is ok too.
Once again, thank you 😘

Re: Review: Liz Earle Make Up Brushes (Powder, Blush and Precision Brushes)

Pippaandpolly.wordpress.com — Wed, 09 May 2012 06:30:26 -0000

I'm a make up artist and massive Liz Earle fan-I'm so excited about combining my favourite things! I can't wait to try these out. Great review :)

Re: The Liz Earle Colour Range With Swatches

Strawbry_Blonde — Wed, 09 May 2012 05:39:34 -0000

Wow, so many swatches! Thanks for these Mel. The blushes look pretty though I'd probably go for the powder version.

Nic x

Re: Review: Ahava Dead Sea Water Mineral Shower Gel

Mel B (30SomethingMel) — Tue, 08 May 2012 05:14:08 -0000

I think Ahava have some lovely products. The foot cream is a definite favourite of mine x

Re: EOTD: Everything That Glitters Ain’t Gold (Urban Decay, Stila, 17, MAC)

Mel B (30SomethingMel) — Tue, 08 May 2012 05:13:16 -0000

LOL I'm a bit of an eyebrow envy person, so always love EOTD posts to check out eyebrows ;) x

Re: Review: Ahava Dead Sea Water Mineral Shower Gel

Ada — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:56:18 -0000

Hi, stumble across your blog as I was looking for more info about Dead sea products. I just begin to use a few products from AHAVA, I already love the smell in every one of them! The ''Mineral Foot cream'' I'm using is just fantastic, also the day moisturizer is so easily absorbed!

Re: EOTD: Everything That Glitters Ain’t Gold (Urban Decay, Stila, 17, MAC)

The Style Rawr — Sun, 06 May 2012 07:04:07 -0000

I love EOTD posts, partly because I'm a bit of an eyebrow fanatic and I love looking at eyebrow shapes! You have really nice eyebrows! Now I sound like a wierdo lol

www.thestylerawr.com

Re: Review: Garnier Caffine Anti-dark Circles 2-in-1 Tinted Eye Roll-On in Medium

Frog in England — Sun, 06 May 2012 04:53:05 -0000

Same here, I was thinking of buying it, but I might pass on that one! Merci x

Re: Review: Eau Thermale Avene Ystheal+ Anti-Ageing Emulsion

Frog in England — Sun, 06 May 2012 04:03:40 -0000

Hi, at last a log for 30 something!!!! I can't wait to read more entries!
I was advised to use this product last summer, and never looked back. I love Avene, and there is always an Avene product in my skin care routine. I must say that I love their face creams. And if this one is going to keep me looking youthful for longer, all the better!

Re: Review: Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum (In 53 Light Beige)

mariasparkle80 — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:41:12 -0000

Fab and very fair review hun :)) I didnt like this foundation at all, it just doesnt live up to the original healthy mix which I too love.

I feel much better reading this as I always thought it was just me that didnt get on with it :))

Have a fab day xxx

Re: Review: Carmex – Making the Most of Your Lips

Tamsin Graham — Tue, 01 May 2012 07:10:16 -0000

I love the Carmex range..can't be without it! x

Re: NOTD: 17 Fast Finish Knockout Red

Daniella — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:49:57 -0000

Love the colour, I may have to invest in some of these fast drying nail polishes! I spent an hour doing my nails yesterday, sprayed them with a leighton denny finish spray and when I was washing my hands the polish all peeled off! Furious is an understatement!

Re: FOTD: The ‘No Makeup’ Makeup

Raquel — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0000

I am a big fan of tinted misturizers :) they are easy to apply and just give a nice even skin tone and glow... My faves are Bobbi Brown, Paula's Choice and Liz Earl :)
xx raquel

@BeingRaquel

Re: FOTD: The ‘No Makeup’ Makeup

Mel B (30SomethingMel) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:51:46 -0000

I'm still too try that. I need to get a sample and my Estee Lauder counter in Debenhams isn't very forthcoming. I wouldn't mind but I make purchases in there and they can see its not just a freebie. They will apply it for me but won't give me a sample, I need to try a product for a few days to make sure I get no reaction. I will get some at some point as I've heard too many good things about it. Mel x