DeFabulous Acai Oil Treatment for hair

I was sent a bottle of this oil recently and have just got around to trying it - why did I wait so long!! It is truly incredible. You apply a small drop after washing your hair and it smooths and softens hair without weighing it down or making it greasy, giving it a healthy, almost glassy shine. I LOVE it. It will now become one of my most used products, I have no doubt! http://www.defabulous.com/

Day 5....Hair

Time to get your hair into shape for the hectic holiday season and the torture you will most likely put it through from curling irons etc. I suggest from today onwards using a hair treatment twice weekly. Choose a mask depending on your hair type and massage a liberal amount in. Comb through and then put on a plastic shower cap like the ones you get in hotels. Cover with a warm towel, the heat will enable the mask to penetrate better and leave on for at least half an hour before rinsing thoroughly. If possible allow hair to dry naturally afterwards to preserve some of the moisture you've just added. For a real treat you can leave it on overnight with the shower cap on and rinse in the morning!

A few good treatments to try are:

Defabulous http://www.defabulous.com/ Get Closer Scalp Aid Treatment for Dandruff, Dry Scalp and Oily Hair. This controls itchiness and flaking of the scalp and restores moisture to brittle hair making it healthier.

Neil George http://www.neilgeorgesalon.com/ Intense Repair Mask for dry, color treated and dehydrated hair. This is a luxurious treatment saturated with Indian Gooseberry and helps to rebuild the hair, maintaining color and improving its strength and elasticity.

Bed Head Tigi http://www.tigihaircare.com/ Superstar Conditioner for Thick Massive Hair. It's lightweight formula adds fullness and lots of shine. It can also be used like a regular conditioner daily.

Moroccan Oil http://www.moroccanoil.com/ Restorative Hair Mask is a therapeutic remedy that helps to undo the damage done by chemicals and other environmental elements like sun and wind. It helps to restore hair's inner health bringing out the shine.

Hercut http://www.hercut.com/ Deep Conditoner is a good option for a lighter treatment but still deeply conditioning. More suitable for those with oily roots and dry ends, it doesn't weight the hair down.

Pantene http://www.pantene.com/ Beautiful Lengths 5 Minute Strengthening Rinse Off Mask is a great affordable treatment. As the name says you only need to leave this on for 5 mintues to get great results and it guards against breakage.

Beautiful Gift Ideas

Smashbox Eye Wish Palette:

Lush Jolly Holidays Gift Set:

Tarte Crown Jewels Lipgloss Set:

Because I'm a makeup artist and have a lot (understatement) of products, my family and friends think that I don't need or want any more for Christmas gifts, well....they are wrong! There are so many lovely gifts out there this year that I think you'll find one to please any of the girls/women and maybe even the men in your life....

Here is my selection of the best:

Tarte Crown Jewels http://www.tarte.com/ this little box holds 3 separate packages of gorgeous lipglosses - you can give the whole thing as a set or divide up as gifts and maybe keep one for yourself?!

Lush http://www.lush.com/ have an amazing array of goodies but the ones that really caught my eye and I'd like (if anyone's reading this ahem!) are The Jolly Holidays Gift Set or the Snow Fairy Gift Set. Both have an assortment of bath time treats to make you feel good and smell delicious!

Smashbox http://www.smashbox.com/ have a beautiful collection called Eye Wish - well I wish someone would get me the Eye Wish Palette! It has some very pretty colors in it and a primer to keep them all on during the most hectic of parties!

Billy Jealousy http://www.billyjealousy.com/ has the ultimate set for the traveler in your life, it's called Ultamate and that is exactly what it is. Everything from cleanser, to shaving cream to shampoo and conditioner. For boys and girls!

Luminess Tan http://www.luminesstan.com/ isn't really a gift set but is an awesome at home tanning airbrush! Spray away those Winter blues and contour a few abs in, it'll be our secret....

Defabulous http://www.defabulous.com/ have a cute set of mini hair straightening irons in the UBe range that are small enough to put in your purse or travel with but heat up to an amazing 410 F. They are pink too!

Nu Skin http://www.nuskin.com/ is a galvanic spa treatment that you do at home. It lifts the face and body and is really simple to use. If you want to look younger by the New Year I suggest asking Santa for this!

Aquiesse http://www.aquiesse.com/ have some lovely scented soy candles....I'm in love with the Rioja one from the Portfolio Collection and you should see the glass jar they come in. They'll make any home look like a hotel room on the Italian Riviera and smell like one too.

Rescue Beauty Lounge http://www.rescuebeauty.com/ I love unusual nail polish colors and RBL's set called Tough Chic doesn't disappoint - from a greyish pink (Grunge) to a moody and mysterious dark grey (Stormy) it will delight the nail polish addict in you!

Perfume is always a great present for someone if you know what kind of scent they like. I get so many compliments when I wear Vanille Coco by www.comptoirsudpacifique.us As the name suggests it smells like a mix of cupcakes and sun lotion - possibly two of my favorite things in the world....

There should be something on this list to please any beauty lovers in your life....if not maybe they already have too much!

Party ready - straight from work

I missed out on an opportunity tonight to go the Dancing with the Stars finale with Terri Seymour because I wasn't prepared at a moment's notice. It will NEVER happen again because I will always have a party kit on me! Here is how to get ready at a moment's notice and what to have in your desk/car to make sure you look amazing in 15 minutes:

Makeup sponges: Use these to smooth out and blend any smudges or greasy areas that have occured during the day.

Rosewater Balancing Mist by Jurlique http://www.jurlique.com/ : Spray a light mist over your whole face and neck to freshen your skin and let dry for a few seconds.

Photo Op Under Eye Brightener by Smashbox Cosmetics http://www.smashbox.com/ : Sweep this under your eyes, on your cheek and brow bones for a quick brightening effect that makes you look awake.

Disappear Smoothing Concealer by Estee Lauder http://www.esteelauder.com/ : Cover any blemishes with this highly pigmented, non creasing concealer and if you need any extra help under your eyes, blend a little there too.

Hello Flawless Powder Foundation by Benefit Cosmetics http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/ : This is my saviour! Great skin in an instant. Using the sponge that comes with it, apply this all over your face or just where you need a little help.

Opaline Creme Eye Definer by Three Custom Color in Aurora http://www.threecustom.com/ : This is a gorgeous black eyeliner shot through with blue opalescence that makes all eyes look brighter. You can define with a strong line using a pointy brush or blend out for a smokier look.

Diorshow Mascara in Black by Dior http://www.dior.com/ : One coat of this will thicken and lengthen your lashes.

Eyebrow Manicure by Shu Uemura http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/ : This is my latest find and I won't go anywhere without it now! It's a colored brow get that really does darken and hold your brows in shape all night and it's so fast to apply.

Mineral Bronzer by Tarte in Hotel Heiress http://www.tarte.com/ : Dust this lightly all over your face or just on your cheekbones for some glowing definition.

10 Years Younger Makeup Finish Spray by Skindinavia http://www.skindinavia.com/ : This sets your makeup all night and stops it creasing and looking dull, perfect if you've had a long day!

Quikee toothpaste and gum by Supersmile http://www.supersmile.com/ : These freshen your breath and whiten your smile without a drop of water in sight! The gum is in separate little packages of two pieces, perfect to keep in your purse or pocket.

Glossy Pencil by Lipstick Queen http://www.lipstickqueen.com/ : This makes defining and glossing your lips a cinch. My favorite color is Chinatown Crime - a bright pink that is a great party shade but not too shocking for those that usually steer away from color.

Straight and Curl hair irons by UBe http://www.defabulous.com/ : These are amazing! Tiny little irons that can straighten or curl and they heat up to 410 F in 10 seconds! Makes refreshing your style extremely quick and easy.

Keep it all in a little makeup case in your car or desk. I have the Mitte Case by Face Stockholm http://www.facestockhom.com/ which has several different compartments and a space for brushes but is big enough to carry all your essentials. I keep all Terri Seymour's personal makeup in one!

For the final finish I like to carry a solid perfume in my purse. Saves carrying a big bottle and any spills you might have. I love Lotus Garden Solid Perfume by Pacifica http://www.pacificaperfume.com/ it smells like you're on vacation - something you need during the cold Winter nights!

I will keep a little black dress and heels in my car too and will be ready for the next time!

Recent products I have tried that work!

I have been testing out a few products recently and here is my round up of the ones that actually work!

Triple Berry Smoothing Peel by Renee Rouleau http://www.reneerouleau.com/ this little miracle gives unbelievably smooth skin in 10 minutes. I like to use this before putting my base on before I go out in the evening.

Pure Hyaluronic Acid by Hylunia http://www.hylunia.com/ I was given this by the people at NuFace to try after using the NuFace machine. This serum totally tightens and smooths the skin instantly and doesn't leave an oily film. Perfect for putting makeup on straight after.

Superskin Eye and Lip Treatment by http://www.lizearle.com/ This is amazing! as soon as you put it on it seems to disappear fine lines from around your eyes and on the lips gives a baby like softness. I am using it every day now.

Superskin Body Cream by http://www.lizearle.com/ Another goodie from the Superskin range. It has already transformed the skin on my body. It looks youthful and healthy again.

Argan oil by http://www.arganoils.com/ I've been using this as a night treatment. This is too oily for me for the daytime but I've found that if I use it at night I wake up glowing.

Mineral Matte Mousse Foundation by Bourjois http://www.bourjois.com/ I got this on a recent trip to London and when it is applied with the little brush that comes with it, it gives an airbrushed but very natural finish. I love it!

Revlon Double Twist Mascara http://www.revlon.com/ I saw this recently in CVS and had to buy it. I am always trying new mascaras and am not keen on plastic brushes but this intrigued me, as it was a combination of a regular brush for volume and a plastic one for definition. Well....it works! My friends thought I had false eyelashes on!

Hercut Long Layers Catalyst by http://www.hercut.com/ I've never seen my hair look so shiny and have such swingy movement as I did after blowdrying with this product. I also love the shampoo and conditioner that were specifically for my hair type. All the products worked in perfect conjuntion with one another.

Defabulous Clipless Curling Iron (The Heat Series) by http://www.defabulous.com/ My friend Sean Duncan, the hairdresser at Extra got me these after I'd been coveting the ones he uses on Terri Seymour. They give that Boho beachy type curl that looks really natural and you can achieve it really fast as they heat up in 3 seconds!