by Jackie Brooks | May 18, 2021 | Featured, GloBeauty
Hair is definitely one of the most defining parts of us, and so it is important to keep it in good shape, both texturally and structurally. In these muggy days of Summer and with added colourants, it may seem a little dry. The stresses of everyday life can also play a big part in the condition of our hair, and so now is the time to take action.
One of the most ancient traditions in keep hair shiny, thick and healthy is the application of oils, and in some cultures that tradition has endured and is key to the condition and appearance of their incredible hair.
In a recent interview with some ladies who are either working mums or semi-retired, their reluctance was that it was too time consuming as you would have to wait until the oil soaked into the hair and then was it out several times to make sure it had gone. But in reality, it is far less time than a visit to the hairdresser.
How would it be to work it into your weekly beauty routine, either at weekends or chose an evening when you can take the luxury of time, perhaps whilst watching a film, and massage it into the scalp and gently into the hair itself. You then wrap a warm towel around your head and wash off after a couple of hours. Imagine the end result, which is sleek shiny tresses you have envied on others over the years. It can also help to thicken your hair and produce a healthy regrowth.
Here are some products to try.
Botanical Shine Nourishing Hair Oil, Liz Earle £19.50
Mauli Rituals – Grow Strong Hair – 30ml one size – £32
Ouai Haircare Hair Oil, Cult Beauty – £24
Moroccan Oil Treatment by Moroccanoli (Amazon) £28.49
Vita Coco Coconut Oil £7.69 – Holland and Barrett
Whats you favorite hair treatment?
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by Olivia | Feb 8, 2021 | Featured, GloBeauty
About 20 years ago I was utterly ‘shocked’ when a rather mumsie middle aged woman who was trying to revive her sex life with her husband told me that with or without a partner, a gloriously hot bath full of bubbles, surrounded with a multitude of candles and dimmed lights was the answer to any maiden’s prayer.
I think I was more surprised that this lady of around 50 was having any sex at all, but now that I am approaching that age myself am far more sympathetic to her revelation.
A beautiful bathing experience is not only good for your sex life, it is also wonderful for your wellbeing, can help you to think and sleep – especially if you have a long luxurious soak just before going to bed.
I have also been reading about how more and more people are getting back into bathing as their relaxation regime, together with meditation and love this quote from health guru Gwyneth Paltrow:
“I take a bath every single night – unless I’m somewhere where there is no bathtub, I started getting really into taking baths when I was probably 22-years-old and did my first movie in London. It’s such a kind of damp cold there, a bath is the only thing that gets the cold out your bones. So, I started taking baths every night – and then I came home and I just never stopped.”
I decided to put this to the test recently as I had been waking up earlier every morning and having difficulty in getting back to sleep. My restlessness had increased with the colder weather, as Gwyneth had said, the damp air in the UK does something to the bones when you reach a certain age, and I was amazed at the difference a late night bath made to my sleeping and indeed my increased energy the following day.
It also felt incredibly pampering, far more than a shower which is refreshing but far less nurturing. It gives you thinking time, and somehow it is a stress free zone where you can really unwind. It also gives some well-earned ‘you’ time.
Going back to the disclosures of my lovely ‘Mumsie’ middle aged friend, Gwyneth is not the only movie star who sang the praises of the Bath Tub, and not just to keep warm, Hollywood Icon Marilyn Monroe who was the epitomy of ‘Sexy’ made bathing sensuous and beautiful in the famous bathtub scene in Seven Year Itch back in the fifties.
Luxury Bath salts for calm and great sleeps:
Herbivore calm bath salts – £16
Cowshed – sleepy bath salts – £18
Bath soak heaven is – £22
Neom Real – Luxury Mineral bath salts – £38
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by Dee | Oct 30, 2020 | Celebrity, Featured, GloBeauty, GloWellness
Grey hair is not always for the elderly. It can strikes when you are least expecting it, even at the tender age of 28 as happened to a friend of mine, who hadn’t a care in the World. So what does it mean to go grey – the ‘grey hair’ fallacy of worry and aging certainly doesn’t always add up.
It is a fact that 50 percent of us have grey hair at the age of 50, but it is not the only culprit. Redheads go grey first followed by Caucasians – and vitamin deficiency is a regular cause. Smoking is also a major player, and so a healthy diet and lifestyle is certainly recommended to prevent the early onset of grey hair.
Many of us chose to celebrate the arrival of grey hair and proffer a salt and pepper image. Others strive to eradicate the loss of their original colour and regain it with the many hair products and shades on offer in the High Street or in your local Hair Salon.
Some prolific celebrities are donning the red carpet these days with their shades of grey, and I mean their natural hair. Jamie Lee Curtis, Helen Mirren, Carole King and Glenn Close are just a few of the super famous who have opted to stay grey.
But if you are determined to eliminate, it is a skill in itself to cover the regrowth of grey hair, matching it against your own regular colour roots, and can sometimes need a bit of careful planning in the hairdressing department to achieve a natural look.
Constant Saloon visits can be costly, and so there are some tips to try at home for in between visits, or to replace them.
Grey hair is especially vulnerable to hair dyes – so ammonia-free products are the best formulas.
The new Umberto Beverly Hills U Colour and Revlon ColorSilk. Herbatint Permanent Herbal Haircolour Gel is a very good option. When you wash, use a gentle, moisturizing shampoo to help limit fading, go for a product like Aveeno Active Naturals Nourish + Moisturize Shampoo.
L’Oreal EverPure Moisture Leave-in Conditioner is also a good option to preserve the colour. All can be ordered online or in selected hair salons and outlets. You can also do your own research to see what works best for you.
It is all about ongoing maintenance and if you get the products and the shades right, the grey will take care of itself.
