Monday 8 July 2024

Shark FlexStyle For Curly & Coily Hair (Model: HD435SLUK)



Its here!I'm so happy that I can finally share my thoughts on the Shark FlexStyle!I decided to purchase this product because I wanted an alternative way to style my hair and to test it against my thick curls as I didn't find many reviews for my curl type. For reference, my curl type is a mixture of 3b/3c.

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Many people have been raving about this product, claiming it is just as good or even better than the Dyson Airwrap. I'll be honest I cannot just drop £479.99 on a hair tool that might not even work for my hair, so when Shark released their own version for a fraction of the price, I couldn't resist purchasing it. I purchased the bundle below which is designed for curly and coily hair types.
Left to Right: Diffuser, Styling Concentrator, 32mm Auto-Wrap Curlers & Oval Brush

Straight out of the box, this product did not disappoint when it comes to quality. It feels sleek and the stone colour is absolutely stunning. Its extremely easy to switch out between the attachments and I took advanatge of every single one to see how it worked on my head of curls. 

For reference the heat settings are: Low Heat (131°F),  Medium Heat (167°F),  High Heat (203°F) and the cool shot button.

I'll start by discussing the 32mm Auto-Wraps which I honestly can say took me a while to master. I'm that person that has to get it right pretty fast and if I don't, I get frustrated at myself. I would say it took me about 30minutes to get the hang of it which I get doesn't sound long at all, but tell that to my arms after I spent 10 minutes blow drying my hair on medium heat with this tool beforehand. Even though the heat levels are less harsh on the hair compared to a hair straightener, I do recommend using a heat protectant just for that extra protection and shine.
Left side of the hair is styled with the Styling Concentrator & Auto Wraps, finished with a hair oil
The right side is from the Styling Concentrator
 
I found the best results by combining the Styling Concentrator first and then using the Auto Wraps on medium heat, holding for about 5seconds, and using an additional 5seconds of the cool shot. To achieve the smooth look underneath the layer of curls, you can adjust this tool to a 90 degree angle and smooth away any flyaways by gently applying the concentrator over it. It took me in total for the first time about 60minutes but once you get the hang of it, it took about 25-30minutes, including blow drying time.
These volumized waves were created with the Oval Brush. After using the Styling Concentrator and the Auto Wraps, I applied a small amount of the L'Oreal Frizz Serum to reduce any frizz before going in with the brush. I start by gently brushing out the waves outwards, not applying too much pressure so the waves aren't too loose. For the extra bit of volume at the top, I start by pushing upwards and then moving it over to the side to achieve a lifted effect. I set and completed the look with the Schwarzkopf Got2b Glued Hairspray to look in the style without any crunchiness.
Lastly, I decided to leave the diffuser to the end because I have mixed feelings about it. Although I love the concept of the extendable prongs, I feel like it didn't make much of a difference when it came to defining my curls. The prongs were a lot more gentle on the hair, reducing the frizz compared to my GHD diffuser but in comparison to definition, the curls just seemed to be more flat. I tried it with the prongs fully extended, mid-extended and retracted, but the results were the same each time.

My final thoughts are that this product is definately worth the investment. Despite not achieving the best results with the diffuser, that wasn't my main reason on purchasing this product. I wanted to find something different that can straighten my hair with less heat and damage, and this product definately delivers on that. Is it worth the full price tag? Considering the amount of use that you will get and the 5-year warranty if registered within 28days of purchase, I would say it is well worth the investment. I hope this review has helped and if you have any questions, please comment below at the bottom of this post :) 

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Sunday 7 July 2024

Nature Spell Vitamin C & Pineapple SPF50+ Face Fluid

I've been a fan of Nature Spell products ever since purchasing their Rosemary Oil back in 2023. I discovered the brand on Tik Tok and have been a fan of their releases ever since. Nature Spell have FINALLY released an SPF product and I added it so fast to my cart (along with their Shimmer Oil), I could not wait to use it.


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MY SKIN TYPE INFO:
Before delving further into the review and adding all of the amazing deets about this product, I wanted to give a little insight about my skin type and troubles. I have combination skin, with dry areas present everywhere apart from my forehead which is oily. Due to having a lot of hormonal changes in the past few years, I've been left with a lot of hyperpigmentation as a result from acne.

Important Product Info:
- Provides skin with broad spectrum SPF protection for healthy, glowing skin
- Protects, plumps and firms skin while delivering long lasting hydration
- Contains Vitamin C, Pineapple and Japanese Wakame (Seaweed)
- Ideal for daily use
- Water and perspiration resistant
- Supports healthy collagen for a smoother-looking complexion
- Brightening and Dewy Glow
- SPF 50
-All skin types

I've been using this product for about a week now and so far I've had positive results from it. One of the main concerns for me when it comes to spf, was that it was going to leave a white cast on my face. Since we're now in the warmer and sunnier season, my skin tone transitions from light-medium to medium-tan, making a white cast more noticeable. I'm happy to say and show with the photos below that this spf does NOT do that. It is a little bit thick but its easily absorbed into the skin leaving a beautiful glowy finish. 
The scent is very minimal, I had to sniff so hard to smell this product and it only slighty smells like orange which is gone after about 10seconds of applying. Its great to wear on its own or you can wear it as a base for foundation. My personal favourites at the moment is doing my brows and applying some blusher after the spf or applying the Elf Coconut Dewy setting mist for that extra dewiness for my skin.
Its also become a staple product for when I need to run errands for the day and head to the gym afterwards. My skin is left super hydrated and my makeup sits perfect throughtout the entire day.
Lastly, the negatives about this product or in this case, the negative. I'm personally not a fan of the pump because the cream either dribbles from the nozzle not matter how gentle you press down and if you're not fast enough, it slips into the barrel. At the moment its not much of an issue because its brand new, but the longer it keeps happening this will result in product loss and the packaging getting messy. I feel that a different nozzle or packaging such as a small tub would be more effective but again that is my personal preference.

Overall. I'm very impressed with this product and will be continuing to use it. Compared to many other spfs that I have tried, including one I purchased previously for £19.99, this producted priced at £8 offers superior benefits for my skin. This product is currently available only from Nature Spell or on their Tik Tok page.
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