Reviews Archives - Love Your Tresses

NEW IN MY FIRST TIME IN NYC – SKINCARE, HAIR & BEAUTY HAUL

Tuesday, 12 July, 2016

During my time off work I made a conscious effort to curb my spending and make use of the things I already have, so the very minute I received a new job offer you bet my first point of call (after sharing the good news with family of course!), was to put together a very long list of ‘must haves’. I just couldn’t wait to do some shopping, and better yet I was going to spend my first week training in our New York office, this would be a shopping opportunity of a lifetime!

Now fast forward almost four weeks, and I’ve tried and tested every product and purchase I made. I figured I’d share because, well, … READ MORE...

ANOTHER UNIT, GIVING ME LIFE! HER GIVEN HAIR

Monday, 27 June, 2016

It’s been a while hasn’t it!

It feels great to be back and what’s more sporting a new hair do. If you’ve been on this journey with me for at least 6 months, you’ll know I’ve spent the most part of this year rocking one protective style! I figured it was high time for a change and I must say I feel all kinds of sassy with this new unit.

In other news, I’ll have a post up tomorrow morning dedicated to what I got up to and what I learned during my two month blog break, so if you’re wondering where I’ve been you’ll get the full scoop in that post for sure. Till then, here’s yesterdays … READ MORE...

PRODUCT REVIEW | MY CRECE PELO DOMINICAN TREATMENT EXPERIENCE

Thursday, 14 April, 2016

If you’re to ask me where I buy most of my hair products it’s definitely my local hair shop. It stocks just about every product that I have in my stash and cost wise it’s very friendly. There is however one range of products that I’ve yet to see on shelves, Dominican hair care products. I’m not sure why but all four hair shops I often go to just haven’t caught on, nor do they seem interested.

I spoke to the owner of my favourite store and asked why they were not stocked. His main reason was that he hadn’t heard much about them, but was willing to reconsider looking into them if I came back to him with good … READ MORE...

CURRENTLY IN LOVE WITH | KERACARE HYDRATING DETANGLING SHAMPOO & HUMECTO CREME CONDITIONER

Wednesday, 16 March, 2016

Last year in November I reviewed the contents of a UK monthly subscription box service otherwise known as the Glowwbox. I had never been a fan of subscription services but knew that this was a KeraCare special edition box, so I was more than willing to give it a try. For those of you who don’t know I have a serious love for the KeraCare Natural Textures range and Butter cream moisturiser specifically, so I’m always open to try their products.

Fast forward four months and there are two products that I have not only repurchased but I’ve been using religiously almost every wash day! The KeraCare Hydrating Detangling Shampoo [UK, US] & KeraCare Humecto Creme Conditioner… READ MORE...

HANDS DOWN THE BEST EDGE CONTROL I’VE EVER USED

Friday, 29 January, 2016

Over the years I’ve gone through my fair share of hair gels, from the old school Lets Jam Conditioning Gel, to every natural girls favourite Ecostyler, and no gel, I repeat no gel, has laid my edges down as well as my new favourite Gorilla Snot Gel

As I type I am currently one week and four days into the LYT 6 Month Protective Style Challenge, and I just can’t get enough of these EvaWigs units [styling video coming soon]. The only downside [if I dare even call it that], of wearing these staight haired units is that my curly edges stand out like a sore thumb!

Now before I discovered the Gorilla Snot Gel, … READ MORE...

AMAZING £3 MATTE LIPGLOSSES [Thank Me Later]

Wednesday, 9 December, 2015

Happy Hump Day Lovelies!

Don’t you just love it when you find a bargain? After spending close to £65 on five highly raved about matte lipglosses I was relieved to have stumbled across these absolute steals in a local health and beauty store [Superdrug] for just £3 a tube!

I mentioned in a recent post just how in love I am with matte lips and now with these, my collection is nine matte glosses strong!

Now I’m quite sure I don’t have to tell you that my makeup skills need a whole lot of help, nevertheless I bit the bullet and created a lip swatches video to show you just how awesome these colours are. Did I … READ MORE...

MY FIRST UNBOXING | GLOWWBOX KERACARE NOVEMBER LIMITED EDITION

Friday, 27 November, 2015

Happy Friday Loves!

I don’t know about you but this week has flown by, I’ve spent most of it editing content and fighting with Final Cut Pro! Don’t you love it when you invest a fair amount on some gadget or form of technology, and then it does all it can to test your patience. Let me not get fired up all over again, on to todays post!

I recently reached out to the Glowwbox team, a UK beauty subscription box service catered to women of colour. I had been in touch with them in the past but was especially eager to get my hands on this months Keracare Limited Edition box [because of my recent and current love… READ MORE...

MY IN-SHOWER SCALP STIMULATION EXPERIENCE |VANITY PLANET SHAMPOO BRUSH

Wednesday, 8 July, 2015

It’s no surprise that I’ve been on a serious growth enhancing hunt for the past five months! With successful results in the first four months of my six month speedy growth challenge, I have been determined to get the most out of the final weeks before my final length reveal in August.

Of all of the techniques I’ve put to the growth test, I must say tools have taken a serious seat on the bench, at least until I was sent the Vanity Planet Scalp Massaging Shampoo Brush to give a whizz. Having read up on several reviews of the brush claiming that it does to some extent stimulate your follicles and increase blood circulation, I decided to set a … READ MORE...

BULK REVIEW: PRODUCTS THAT MADE THE CUT, OR DIDN’T.

Friday, 24 April, 2015

I’ve been holding this post off for some weeks now, just so that I could make sure I had trialed and tested all of the products more than once before deciding on a final verdict! Would you be surprised if I said more than one of these have become permanent residents on my staples list?! We’ll revisit my re-emerging product junkism in another post, but as for now let’s get onto the reviews already!

1 – Made From Earth, Peppermint Herbal Conditioner $14.99 : Since the start of the year I’ve tried where possible to reach for products which have more naturally derived ingredients, hence my excitement when Made From Earth sent me their peppermint conditioner to try. As for

NEW HAIR + NEW PRODUCT FAVES [MARCH UPDATES]

Tuesday, 17 March, 2015

Hey Loves!

I figured it was high time I gave the scoop on my current hairstyle. I must have mastered my blending game because I’ve had a few comments on how long my hair is! Haha, I wish! Give me a few months though, you never know I may just get close!

For those of you who figured it out, yes I’m sporting a wig! The Divaswigs Unit that I showed in my ‘New In’ products post earlier on in the year. It was initially sent as a full lace wig unit but I couldn’t help but tweak it and make it into a U-Part wig. I’ve watched a million videos on how to blend lace wigs with your scalp … READ MORE...

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