Best Hair Mask - Drug store edition

A head full of split ends.. Story of my life.


Im forever seeking new hair treatments or mask, both shop bought and home made. I Had hoped into Superdrug over the weekend as I had run out of nail polish remover; Trying so hard to keep my eyes on the floor and not to let them wonder to across the aisles of heaven. Who was I kidding? I came out with 3 hair masks and a new Shampoo and Conditioner duo that I will be reviewing in my next post. 

Two of the hair mask were repurchases, Both from Herbal Essences. I forgot how much I loved to use these. Not only does the smell alone make you fall in love with the product but the price. £3.99!!! Actually at the time they were on offer buy one get one half price! So it would of been silly to not have stocked up. I usually go for the red tub (Beautiful Ends) and the blue tub (Hello Hydration) Both of which are wash out masks. However this time I picked myself up a Beautiful ends and the gold tub (Bee strong) And as you guessed, Theres some juicy honey goodness inside. 

Since purchasing these I have used them both. The split end mask works wonders on ends. I use this once a week; I leave it on for a good 15 minutes while I have a soak in the bath. I shampoo my hair as per usual, then apply generous amount of this to the ends of my hair (not too much as it will just slide down the drain)  I then clip it up and leave it on. If I’m having a shower and not bath id try my hardest to leave it on for as long as i can which usually is not more than 5 mins or so. The mask itself smells AMAZING. 

Ive not tried this particular one before and thought id give it a go. Im not the biggest fan of L’oreal products yet cheer for their Extraordinary range, The shampoo and condition are fab if your on a tight budget. This summer saviour edition mask its targeted to Dry, sun exposed hair which is exactly me, with my summer holiday around the corner I thought id give this ago. The mask states that it cares for hair that has been damaged by the sun, salt and chlorine which are all things I will encounter from my holiday. This mask is defiantly getting packed in my suitcase. This mask also has that summer oil smell. Pure lush!I don’t have the thickest amount go hair so I also ensure I fully rinse out all product from my hair, especially a heavy hair mask as they tend to weigh my hair down and leave it very greasy very quickly! 

I would definitely recommend this for everyone to give a try, especially those with dyed hair; And to all those heat styling lovers like myself… this is the kindest treat you could give your hair! I was excited to give the Intensive mask a try. The smell takes me back to a pool side moment, The smell has a beautiful honey and Apricot smell that reminds me of summer.

 Summer smells like this tub! Once I have shampooed and conditioned my hair like normal I grab a generous amount of this stuff, again not too much as the more you add on the hair the more it will go to waste. I tend to only use heavy masks like the eon the bottom of my hair however this time I worked it in my scalp from root to tip - as advised. I left this mask of for 4 minuets then rinsed it off.The results were beautiful, I noticed my hair was defiantly less frizzy. My ends defiantly felts stronger after using this mask. If your hair is in need for some TLC id defiantly pick one of these tubs up, for the price you can’t go wrong! beautiful product with its signature smells that we all adore to lather up with!I purchased L’oreals NEW Extraordinary oil nourishing mask .

What hair mask do you use or recommend? Don't forget you can follow me on: Instagram : MissEmanQassemTwitter: EmanInlalaland 

Eman xoxo

COCONUT Oil - Tips and Tricks

Coconut oil is becoming more and more popular and is mentioned more today than it ever has done. Coconut oil has been used for years and years in Asia, not only in their cooking but girls have been using it as part of their beauty regime for years, now in the West, this has become the latest trend and is being rated by celebrities everywhere. Not only is Coconut oil known for the new trend of oil pulling but also can be used in your kitchen, on your body, teeth and skin! All methods have been tried and tested by me.

Here are my top 5 ways to use Coconut oil.

1- Oil pulling has become very popular the past couple of months, loved and used by many celebrities worldwide. I am sure most people do not really know what products really work anymore and which are just a well advertised craze, especially ones celebrities are constantly advertising and promoting (#spons) However the thing is.. Coconut Oil actually works!

Mix a small amount of baking soda and coconut oil. Healthy, clean, fresh and whiter teeth in no time..and..with no added nasty chemicals! Give it a try!

2  - Coconut oil can be used as an all natural lip balm, Simply dab a small amount of coconut oil on dry or chapped lips and watch the transformation. Coconut oil is known to be a very hydrating oil that has the power to combat chapped lips in no time!

If you love coconut oil as much as I do and want to carry it on the go, why not dab some into an empty lip balm pot, miniature jars or  even a contact lense case?

3- Coconut oil can be used as a body scrub/exfoliator which is very beneficial not only does it it get rid of old skin cells or any clogged up pores it is  significantly hydrating! Which means great moisture for your skin..why not?

To create the scrub is super easy! All you need is your prefered amount of coconut oil mixed together with roughly the same amount of sugar or salt! I personally prefer to use brown sugar.. Trust me on this one.. youre going to love it. This is great to do in summer as it keeps your skin feeling silky soft and hydrated.

4- The same with using it on your skin, Coconut oils  hydrating benefits works wonders for hair.. especially dull frizzy hair like mine!

It is an AH-MAZING moisturizer for dry, lifeless damaged hair .. if you’ve got a million and one  split ends like me.. you have to try this.  

I like to use coconut oil as a deep conditioner/Hair mask before I shower, If I have the time, id leave it on for about an hour or so before stepping in the shower. Less is more with coconut oil, it can get a little greasy and can weigh down your hair if you use too much of it.

5 - Yes..tried and tested..Coconut oil is one of the best makeup remover I have ever used!

Dam some coconut oil on a cotton ball, and wipe it all over your face ..and watch the makeup melt away.. even the toughest waterproof mascaras has nothing on my beloved Coconut oil. and again.. no added nasty chemicals! love it.

Remeber.. a Little goes a long way.

Coconut oil is affordable and can easily be found in jars of hard oil or sprays, these can be found in your local supermarket, health stores and is easily found online. 

Let me know how you use Coconut oil? Share this post if you found it useful!

Eman xoxo

The Balm cosmetics -Nude ‘tude Eyeshadow Palette - Review and swatches

I have been avoiding purchasing another eyeshadow palettes.. I really don’t NEED anymore… but.. who was I kidding? it was obvious I was going to cave in. And Im happy I did. This palette is beautiful. Since I purchased this pallete about a month ago now; I have found it very hard to put it down. 

I thought id share my thoughts and some swatches that could be helpful for those who are considering purchasing this palette. This palette is available widley on the internet. I personally purchased mine through Urbanoutfitters.com.

This palette holds a mix of cool & warm tones. There are a few shimmery colours; also a couple matte ones too. There's a peach, a pink, white, gold, a couple taupe shades, a mix of medium brown shades, plus cranberry, dark brown, and a black. The variety of colours and texture, you really get your moneys worth with this palette as it is versatile and as mentioned before good for travel. 

I love neutral eyeshadows ( A bit too much!) personally I prefer matte looks for day and shimmer for more evening/going out looks. This palette mostly has shimmer shades, however there are 4 matte shades in this palette too (Sultry, Sexy, Serious, Sleek). 

The eyeshadows themselves are super silky soft & must I say quite delicate. They have an amazing colour payoff, I believe the colours are beautiful and really work for all skin tones. The lighter colours are definantly perfect for “on the go” easy day make up looks. the darker shades work great for smokey eye looks. 

Included in this palette is a small brush, I prefer to use my own brushes; so I am yet to try it out, There is also a long mirror on the palette which I LOVE! great for when your on the move. 

My favourite colour of the palette is Sultry.. it really compliments my skin tone and is the PERFECT colour for an all over lid look. 

I have included some swatches of the eyeshadows on my arm in daylight. I have with and without flash swatches.

From left to right without flash - Sassy,Stubborn,Selfish,Sophisticated,Sexy and Serious

From left to right with flash - Sassy,Stubborn,Selfish,Sophisticated,Sexy and Serious

From left to right without flash - Snobby,Stand-offish,Sultry,Seductive,Silly And Sleek.

From left to right with flash - Snobby,Stand-offish,Sultry,Seductive,Silly And Sleek.

Let me know your thoughts on this palette, Have you tried it? 
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Eman xoxo