New post is up on the blog! How I've been managing New post is up on the blog! How I've been managing my colour at home using Alfaparf Milano Ultra Concentrated Pure Pigments. @alfaparfmilano_official @alfaparfmilano_ireland 

A curly girl friendly product that doesn't cause any damage to the hair! Suitable for all hair types and fully customisable.

Swipe up in my stories, or click the link in my bio and click the 'Latest Post' tab to read the full post.

I've also given some examples of other much-loved curly girl friendly products that contain pigments, and how you can mix your own. As well as tips and advice on how to avoid brassy or coppery tones on coloured hair. And how to maintain and manage your colour at home without causing any damage! I hope you enjoy it, and as always if you have any questions, or if you've tried hair pigments before, let me know in the comments x

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Absolutely loved having straight hair for a few da Absolutely loved having straight hair for a few days! Well, my signature boho bends is as straight as I like to go - this was how I wore my hair almost all the time before I started on my healthy, curly hair journey.

And I've finally reached my length goal! The colour is perfection too - I'm going to be sharing more about that in this weekends blog post so if you have any colour related questions pop them in the comments.

Just to be clear though, I only wear my hair like this a couple of times a year. And I'm only able to do this because my hair is super healthy. If you're just at the start of your healthy, curly hair journey I would NOT recommend using heat styling tools at all for the first year! 

I achieved this look using my @babylissprouk curling tong, which I've had for years! Still going strong, mostly from the lack of use! 

As nice as the change was, I can't wait to rock my curls again tomorrow. Swipe to see my natural curls.

Also, HELLO NEW FOLLOWERS! And a massive thank you to @louisemcsharry for the kind words and story mentions over the last couple of days. When can we play dress up, I'll do your hair if you do my makeup? X
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My favourite curly girl products of 2020, FINALLY! My favourite curly girl products of 2020, FINALLY! Click the link in my bio or swipe up in my stories to read. This is so much MORE than just a list of my favourite products. It's got mini reviews, tips, advice, techniques and hacks for all my favourite products, broken down into categories with a few special shout outs and a tonne of discount codes!

Oh, and my favourite product of the year 2020! Can you guess what it is?! Goodness knows I've been ranting and raving and causing it to sell out enough! 🤪

There's also various images of my hair throughout the year, different lengths and colours - which is always so helpful to be able to look back on.

I'd love to know what brands or products you think I should try in 2021? Is there a product you love that you think should be on my list? LMK in the comments below.

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Back to work tomorrow, get the lippy out girls! Ho Back to work tomorrow, get the lippy out girls! How are we all feeling about going back to work, lockdown, crazy numbers, Christmas,New Year etc...I'm anxious AF and don't feel at all ready for it!

I developed a really good morning ritual last March and am proud to say I've kept it up ever since - let me know if you'd like me to share that....but first thing after my morning ritual tomorrow is to wash my hair, can't actually remember the last time I did that 🥴 and then put on a fierce bold lip and tackle my inbox! 

1:1 Curl Clinics start back up this week, heat caps are still out of stock but hope to get back on that soon. I've got one big announcement in the next week or two which I'm really excited about. And then a HUGE announcement I'm even more excited / nervous / anxious about in February!

I didn't get my annual Favorite Products of the Year finished yet, didn't do a round up post - I didn't get around to so many things I planned in my head and wanted to do. This isn't what I planned for my first post of 2021 either but here we are! 

LMK if you're feeling all the anxious vibes too, and what you do to get your head out of holiday mode and back to business. Especially if you're a business owner! That would be massively appreciated.

Right, see you in the morning after coffee and a hair wash! Best of luck everyone.

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After some very much needed down time after a week After some very much needed down time after a week from hell, today I got back at it, and started one of my many DIY plans around my home.

First one off the list: sealing my new kitchen tiles. Not just any tiles, gorgeous encaustic cement tiles from @best_tile_ @besttile.boutique I can't wait to share before and after with you! I've got all sorts planned for the kitchen, but in the mean time you can catch up with the daily DIY activities in my stories if you're interested in some DIY home transformation content.

There are tiles to be sealed, cupboards to be painted, cushions to be sewn,walls to be painted, shelves to be put up and styled - Always the fun part!

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Merry Christmas from my family to yours. The day s Merry Christmas from my family to yours. The day started off so well, full of excitement and anticipation. Thank goodness  I took these photos earlier because just a couple of hours after these were taken,  Donnchadh had a horrific accident and smashed his face into the tarmac having a go on his new ramp I got him for Christmas. 

His face is all grazed and cut, his eye is swollen and will most likely be closed over by the morning. He was badly winded and shaken but he's okay.

Honestly, I'm holding and carrying so much stress after everything that's happened in the past few days, I could cry. But not yet, because that's what we do, us mums. We keep it and hold it together for the sake of our kids. Until we can quietly fall to pieces when everyone else is looked after and no one is looking.

These pics are most definitely a case of a highlight reel for the gram, when the reality looks very, very different right now. But I'm so incredibly thankful and grateful that my little family and the ones I love the most are still here, safe and although not quite well, but on the mend at least.

Stay safe everyone, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays x
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I genuinely love this brand, especially their styling products. They've become my cult favourite, holy grail, most loved, most used of 2020! If they sell out on Naturalistic Products again, you can also shop them at @kiyobeauty and @houseofcurlsuk but again I've no affiliate links or discount codes.

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Hope that helps! 

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I've added a Gratitude & Support tab in the link in my bio. I get so many messages (especially lately) saying they can't believe how much FREE content I provide, how much my tips, advice, techniques and recommendations have helped and asking how can they show their gratitude by supporting me...

So if you click on the tab, it'll take you to my PayPal link where (and ONLY if you want to!) you can give a little token of thanks, appreciation, gratitude and support me, what I do, my content and platform.

Anything at all is, and will be, greatly appreciated and used to create more content, grow and evolve what I currently do, and to design, curate and create new products and services for you and this community. 

I have big plans, even bigger dreams and things I want to manifest and bring to this community and industry. I've briefly mentioned a few of them  in my monthly curl clinics and in my stories before. 

I'll put the link up on my stories tomorrow after my monthly Curl Clinic. So although they are FREE to join, if you found it helpful, informative or even just entertaining and would like to give anything, I would really appreciate it and show my gratitude for your support.

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How to Build a Simple Skincare Routine

Here’s my tips and advice on how to build a simple skincare routine. Some of my favourite products that have worked for my skin, and I continue to re-purchase. I want to start by saying I’m not a qualified GP, aesthetician, dermatologist or beauty therapist. So please consult a professional when it comes to your own skin concerns. Do your research and always patch test! This is just what I use and have found works best for my skin and what works for me, may not work for you.

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Simple & Effective

This post is intended to be a starting point, for those new to skincare or feeling a little overwhelmed and want a simple but effective routine. Over the coming months, I’ll expand into each of these areas in more depth. With blog posts on my favourite products, tips and advice that I’ve found most effective for things like acne and breakouts, redness and pigmentation. Sensitive, combination and dehydrated skin, as well anti-ageing.

Let me know in the comments if there’s something in particular you’d like me to cover. But for now, I’m going to keep it simple. Although I’m wearing makeup in the images throughout this post, none of them have been edited, brightened or altered in any way. They were taken in natural daylight, stood in front of a large window… during covid-19 quarantine. So there’s a lot of upper lip, lockdown-realness going on.

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My Skin Story

I’ve always had extremely sensitive skin since I was a child. Both my children have very sensitive skin too. I’ve had to look for good quality brands and formulas that don’t irritate or cause a reaction. Which can be very hard to find and I haven’t always been successful. When I was 12, I ran through a glass door. I had loads of tiny pieces of glass embedded into my face, which caused scarring. Most are gone now, except for one right on the crease of my eyelid.

Teenage Years

As a teenager right through to my mid-20’s, not only did I have extremely sensitive skin, but I also had really bad acne. Spots and scars that would stay for months! I never had “clear skin.” I’ve been on all sorts of prescription medication, potions, lotions and creams over the years. There’s literally nothing I haven’t tried! Either over the counter, prescribed from doctors and dermatologists and DIY, home made remedies.

20’s – 30’s

Eventually in my mid-20’s, I went on Roaccutane, but didn’t get to finish the course. So I’ve had to continue my search for products that cater to my sensitive skin, prevent breakouts and reduce scarring. And in more recent years, incorporate anti-ageing too. Apart from the occasional hormonal breakout around that time of the month, or I’ve eaten too much chocolate. My skin is the best and clearest it’s ever been! No texture, minimal scarring and pigmentation. Smooth, clear skin!

skincare routine for mid-30s
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Products & Ingredients

As I discussed in my CG Beauty post, I try to go for clean and green skincare products. Along the same principles as the curly girl method. So no silicone, harsh drying alcohols, sulfates or anything that foams, aka anything that dries and strips the skin. Admittedly, I have quite a lot of skincare products. Partly due to trying out new products, seeing what works and what doesn’t. But it’s also a reflection of the industry and how product formulations (and marketing strategies) have changed over the years.

In recent years, brands have focused on individual-ingredient products, such as hyaluronic acid, vitamin c, ceramides and niacinamide products – to name just a few. This gives us the freedom to build our own custom routine, suited to our individual needs. But it also means brands have profited from selling us multiple products and multi-step routines. Instead of a few good, multi-tasking products and a more simple routine.

skincare routine for acne-prone, sensitive skin

How to Build a Simple Skincare Routine

Just like my haircare, I try to keep a consistent routine using good quality products. Formulas that really work, made using good quality ingredients. I’ll rotate certain products, depending on what my skin needs. For example, if I’ve got some breakouts, or if my skin is particularly sensitive or dehydrated. This is how I manage my skincare routine, and have done since my late 20’s.

In hair care, I advise five key products, or steps, you need in your routine: Clarify. Cleanse. Condition. Style and Hold. When it comes to skincare, and how to build a simple and effective skincare routine, my advice is the same. Cleanse. Hydrate. Treat. Nourish and Protect. 5 steps, 5 products that will work for any skin type, at any age. You can of course have more, like most things. But if you want the most basic, simple but effective skincare routine, one product for each of these five steps will be sufficient.

Cleanse

I cleanse my face every evening. I use, love, adore and continually re-purchase Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm. It’s my absolute favourite cleanser of all time! I’ve lost count of the amount of jars I’ve bought, I always stock up on the supersize. Or when it’s discounted, as it’s quite pricey, but definitely worth every penny! It’s one of the very few cleansers I can use on my eyes, that doesn’t cause any irritation.

Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm

As well as Clinique’s Take The Day Off, which is almost half the price and a great alternative, just not as luxurious. Pestle & Mortar Erase Cleansing Balm is the perfect in-between. All three of these cleansers are available at Look Fantastic. Get 15% off using code CURLYCAILINLF. I massage the cleansing balm into dry skin to remove all the makeup, dirt and grime from the day, as well as my SPF. And then I use warm water to wet a face cloth and wipe it all off. My favourites are the double-sided, muslin and microfibre ones from Emma Hardie.

Cleanse, Again!

Then I cleanse my face again, aka “Double-Cleansing”, you can read more about it here. My favourites are Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser, which is a mild exfoliating cleanser that’s completely clean and green: CG Beauty approved! And Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel – an absolute cult-favourite product. I love how light, gentle and nourishing it is.

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Emma Hardie Moringa Light Cleansing Gel and Pestle & Mortar Renew Cleansing Gel are also great. You can get 15% off at Look Fantastic using code CURLYCAILNLF. If you’re on a budget or want to reduce the amount of products you have in your routine, then just use your cleansing balm from the first cleanse, twice. I use the other, clean side of the face cloth to wipe my face again after the second cleanse, and then put it straight in the wash.

Hydrate

This is such an important step for me as my skin is often dehydrated. Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin and Squalane are all great products/ingredients to use if you have dry and/or dehydrated skin. Instead of patting my face dry with a towel after cleansing, I apply Pestle & Mortar’s Pure Hyaluronic Serum to my face straight away, to hydrate and lock in the excess water. I’ve got a blog post coming up on all the benefits of hyaluronic acid so stay tuned for that!

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Hydraluron is a great, more affordable version which is slightly thicker in consistency. For when I want a subtle bronzed glow and gradual tan. But with all the benefits of hyaluronic acid on my face, I use Tan Luxe Super Glow Serum. This was my skincare product of the year last year! Again, you can get 15% off all of these products at Look Fantastic using code CURLYCAILINLF.

Treat

This is the part of my routine where I invest the most money in, and that’s serums and face masks. I have a few different options for both, depending on what my skin needs. I have two staple serums I use every day, both in the morning. The first is the First Aid Beauty Resurfacing Liquid. It’s a 10% acid serum, and hands down the best thing for rough, textured skin! I’ve been using it every morning for years, and I swear it’s the reason behind my baby-smooth skin. My discount code works on that too, CURLYCAILINLF for 15% off.

How to get smooth skin texture

The other serum I use every morning is a vitamin C. Great for brightening, reducing redness, scarring, pigmentation and uneven skin tone. I’ve been trying out lots of different vitamin C serums, across all percentages and budgets, for an upcoming blog post. So far, the one that’s given me the most visible, noticeable results is unfortunately the most expensive one, but not the highest percentage one.

If you’ve ever looked into vitamin C products, it’ll come as no surprise that it’s the cult-favourite, the OG and Beauty Editor favourite: Skinceuticals CE Ferulic Vitamin C Serum. I know, it’s so expensive! But if you splash the cash on one area of your routine, this is the step to do it. And you can get 15% off using my code CURLYCAILINLF. It’s got 15% vitamin C, and you only need a few drops and yes – it really does smell like hot dogs, but only for the first few seconds.

anti-ageing skincare mid-30s

A much cheaper alternative, a dupe even, is the Paula’s Choice Booster C Serum, which is currently on sale. My advice is to start on a low percentage vitamin C, like this 6% one from Summer Fridays CC Me Serum, which is such a lovely formula! And gradually work your way up, especially if you’re new to vitamin c or have sensitive skin.

The other products in the ‘Treat’ step, are face masks. Not all are the same, each are designed, formulated and marketed to do different things. Such as hydrate, detoxify, exfoliate etc. I’ll do a separate post on face masks, as there’s just too much to cover in this blog post. But my favourite mask is a multi-tasking one that resurfaces, exfoliates, brightens and hydrates.

clear, blemish free skin
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My favourite mask of all time, Oskia’s Renaissance Cleansing Mask, get 15% off using code CURLYCAILINLF on Look Fantastic. This is another product that I’ve re-purchased time and time again, and always have a backup! The key ingredient is lactic acid, a gentle and hydrating acid perfect for sensitive skin. If you only purchase one face mask, this is a one of the very best!

Nourish

This step in my routine is where I apply face oils, eye creams and moisturisers. One of my favourite oils is Pai Rosehip Oil. I was first introduced to the magical powers of rosehip oil as a teenager when my skin was oily, yet dehydrated. Which is often the case with oily skin. It’s probably best known for reducing the appearance of scars, blemishes and uneven skin tone, which is how I first found it. I rotate the products I use at night, depending on what my skin needs. But I often apply the Pai Rosehip Oil, or Pestle & Mortar Superstar Oil – more expensive, but amazing! If I’m feeling extra dry, dehydrated or sensitive, and my skin is just a little stressed out, I’ll put some Dr. Jart Ceramidin on top, for the most nourishing, hydrating and moisturising combo!

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For day time, I like to use something nourishing and moisturising, but more lightweight. First I apply Pestle & Mortar Recover Eye Cream, the best eye cream I’ve found that’s lightweight, effective and doesn’t contain silicone. My favourite moisturisers are Oskia Nutri-Active Day Cream or Pestle & Mortar Hydrate, another product I have been repurchasing since it launched a few years ago. Get 15% off using code CURLYCAILINLF at Look Fantastic. I layer my moisturiser over my hyaluronic acid and vitamin C serums. I try to avoid silicone in my skincare as much as possible. Finding a good moisturiser that doesn’t contain silicone is hard to find, but both of these are great.

Protect

And finally, the last step of my morning skincare routine is ‘Protect’. This is the most important step when it comes to skincare. Especially if anti-ageing is a concern, it’s the single most effective form of anti-ageing skincare. Protection is important, and by protect, I mean SPF, or sunscreen. Every day of the year. Even if you don’t go outside. Even if it’s grey, cloudy and overcast. I spoke about the importance of SPF in my 10 Steps to Healthy, Youthful, Radiant Skin post.

simple skincare routine for mid-30s

UVB rays are what cause burning, and what we most associate with the sun: sunburn. However, UVA rays are what cause ageing. And those rays are always present, always causing damage and always ageing our skin during daylight hours. Regardless of whether the sun is visible/shining or not. That’s what we have to protect our skin from. UVA rays, which are the biggest cause of visible signs of ageing. A quick and easy way to remember is UVB: B = burning, UVA: A = ageing.

If you have sensitive skin, check out Pai’s Sensitive Sunscreen, and get 15% off using code CURLYCAILINLF at Look Fantastic. I use Dr. Sam’s Flawless Daily Sunscreen. Both are broad spectrum SPF 30, which means they protect against both UVA and UVB rays. Both are great for sensitive, acne-prone skin, and both are silicone-free. I don’t use or recommend using moisturisers or makeup that contain SPF, because you’d never apply enough to get the full benefits and protection from the SPF.


I really hope you found this post helpful, and not too overwhelming. I’ve been writing about skincare for years, on a previous blog. But I wanted to start with the basics, from the beginning, and then do more in-depth posts in the future. Let me know if that’s something you’re interested in, or what topics or products you’d like me to write more about.

If you haven’t already, please subscribe to this blog, and share this post on Pinterest and Facebook. I’m most active on Instagram, where I share lots more helpful tips, advice, tricks and techniques daily. You can follow me here, @curlycailin.ie.

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Comments

  1. Jan says

    01/07/2020 at 2:23 am

    Great article!!! Your skin is beautiful!! Thank you for the recommendations!

    Reply
  2. Nici says

    01/07/2020 at 3:38 pm

    Some of links don’t seem to go to the product that is being discussed? Either way, this is full of a TON of good info!

    Reply
  3. Jade says

    01/07/2020 at 4:17 pm

    Love this post! Will definitely be looking more into this. On the subject of beauty, I’d love to see an eyeshadow and/or general make-up routine and recommendations!

    Reply
  4. Sinead O'Neill says

    05/07/2020 at 7:51 pm

    Thanks for such a good post and for explaining what each step does. You mention that you put the Pestle & Mortar’s Pure Hyaluronic Serum on straight after drying your face. For the other products, do you wait for one to dry before moving on to the next step? I have ordered Paula’s Choice C15 Super Booster. Even that is a splurge for me. I couldn’t quite justify ordering the Skinceuticals yet. Thanks

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    • admin says

      10/07/2020 at 7:24 pm

      Hi Sinead, yes for everything else I let it dry enough on my skin to go tacky before applying the next product.

      Reply
    • admin says

      03/08/2020 at 10:12 am

      Hi Sinead, I usually wait a few minutes until each layer is tacky, but not quite fully dried down. I haven’t got all day! lol.

      Reply
  5. Carey says

    08/07/2020 at 6:30 pm

    Just ordered a few of these and going to try to follow this routine! Thank you so much! Do you follow this routine only in the morning or morning and night? Thank you for all the wonderful content. I’ve been following you for months and appreciate all of your well thought out and researched posts. 🙂

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    • admin says

      10/07/2020 at 7:27 pm

      Hi Carey, I’m so glad you found this post helpful. No I don’t follow all these steps morning and night. I think I’ll do another post on my morning skincare routine and my night time routine to make it clearer and hopefully easier to follow.

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      • Jade says

        22/07/2020 at 3:58 pm

        Would love this – especially as personally I’m looking to make some purchases of these soon!

        Reply
      • Galina says

        18/10/2020 at 1:07 am

        Yes, please spell out your exact routine as I find confusing what to use when . Thank you so much, been following your blog for over a year now

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    • admin says

      03/08/2020 at 10:09 am

      HI Carey, I’m not sure if I’ve already replied to this comment. I don’t do all of these steps morning and night. I do Acids, Vitamin C and SPF in the morning, and hyaluronic acid and oils/treatments at night.

      Reply
  6. Farzana Sami says

    21/07/2020 at 7:02 pm

    Loved the detailed post. started following you for cgm but loving this cg skin concept too. how often do you think one should apply/re-apply SPF a day? do you follow any strict hourly rule or it’s based on other variables?

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    • admin says

      03/08/2020 at 9:43 am

      Hi Farzana, thank you so much! I’m so glad you’re loving this CG Beauty content too, I love writing it! I live in Ireland so I don’t reapply my facial sun screen. I apply a liberal amount at the start of each day and I feel that’s sufficient. If I’m away on vacation in a hotter country with longer and stronger sun exposure, then I’ll usually reapply once or twice during the day. Unless you’re doing a lot of sweating or in and out of water, then you don’t need to reapply.

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  7. Jade says

    22/07/2020 at 3:56 pm

    Gabriella, I love this post! Just like with starting the curly girl method, you’re helping to set me up!
    Can I ask why you alternative between night oils? Is it because of the Retinol in the Pestle and Mortar one? 🙂

    Jade x

    Reply
  8. Abby says

    24/07/2020 at 3:17 pm

    This was a super helpful post! Do you have suggestions for drug store brands that you think work well? I’m a college student and want to follow your routine but in a way that’s sustainable for me

    Reply
    • admin says

      03/08/2020 at 9:29 am

      Hi Abby, Giovanni is a great budget brand to start out with, and you can get a further 15% off Giovanni at Look Fantastic using my code CURLYCAILINLF – they also do free worldwide shipping. I think it’s best to invest in good cleansers and conditioners and then you can use more affordable styling products for great results, such as the Pantene Defined Curls Mousse, Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly, Giovanni Foam and Gel, Aussie Instant Freeze Gel etc.

      Reply
  9. Tessa says

    03/08/2020 at 10:28 am

    Thank you thank you thank you! Not only am I sorting out my curls but now also my skin! I am slowly trying out things you are recommending and have started With the Summer Fridays CC Me Serum first and I cannot believe the change in my skin in only one week! Thank you . Will try the cleansers next!

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  10. Galina says

    18/10/2020 at 1:29 am

    Please write out your routines for morning and night. so far i understood for am: cleanse with balm?, then serum , then vit c, eye cream , spf and moisturizer; and for pm: double cleanse, the =n acid, then serum, then oil, then moisturizer??? I want to get these products but I want to know how to use them correctly
    Thank you

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  11. Jade says

    29/12/2020 at 10:20 pm

    This post has been so helpful for me. Just a quick question – do you cleanse in the morning? If not, what do you use first?
    Thanks!

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    • admin says

      11/01/2021 at 12:54 pm

      Hi Jade, I don’t cleanse my face in the morning. I either spritz my face with a face mist, or on alternate days I’ll use an acid toner. x

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A curly girl friendly product that doesn't cause any damage to the hair! Suitable for all hair types and fully customisable.

Swipe up in my stories, or click the link in my bio and click the 'Latest Post' tab to read the full post.

I've also given some examples of other much-loved curly girl friendly products that contain pigments, and how you can mix your own. As well as tips and advice on how to avoid brassy or coppery tones on coloured hair. And how to maintain and manage your colour at home without causing any damage! I hope you enjoy it, and as always if you have any questions, or if you've tried hair pigments before, let me know in the comments x

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Absolutely loved having straight hair for a few da Absolutely loved having straight hair for a few days! Well, my signature boho bends is as straight as I like to go - this was how I wore my hair almost all the time before I started on my healthy, curly hair journey.

And I've finally reached my length goal! The colour is perfection too - I'm going to be sharing more about that in this weekends blog post so if you have any colour related questions pop them in the comments.

Just to be clear though, I only wear my hair like this a couple of times a year. And I'm only able to do this because my hair is super healthy. If you're just at the start of your healthy, curly hair journey I would NOT recommend using heat styling tools at all for the first year! 

I achieved this look using my @babylissprouk curling tong, which I've had for years! Still going strong, mostly from the lack of use! 

As nice as the change was, I can't wait to rock my curls again tomorrow. Swipe to see my natural curls.

Also, HELLO NEW FOLLOWERS! And a massive thank you to @louisemcsharry for the kind words and story mentions over the last couple of days. When can we play dress up, I'll do your hair if you do my makeup? X
AD 10 New Curly Girl Brands at Look Fantastic is AD  10 New Curly Girl Brands at Look Fantastic is now live on my blog! Some are well known, much loved and cult favourite brands. Others are newer brands who have recently launched in the curl community. There's also some great British and Black-Owned brands featured in the post and now available at @lookfantastic.

Check out my stories where I'm talking about what brands I'm most excited about! Swipe up in my stories or click the link in my bio to read the blog post for all the information.

Get 20% off using my code CURLYCAILINLF at Look Fantastic on amazing curly girl brands such as Aveda, Boucleme, Camille Rose, Curlsmith - yes! CURLSMITH!, Flora & Curl, Grow Gorgeous, Imbue, Maui Moisture, Mielle and more! 

As always, I give a little brand introduction and mini review of some of my favourite products from the brands featured in the blog post. Some are British and Black-Owned, most of them are 100% vegan and organic too, which is great! Let me know what brands you're most excited about in the comments below. 

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My favourite curly girl products of 2020, FINALLY! My favourite curly girl products of 2020, FINALLY! Click the link in my bio or swipe up in my stories to read. This is so much MORE than just a list of my favourite products. It's got mini reviews, tips, advice, techniques and hacks for all my favourite products, broken down into categories with a few special shout outs and a tonne of discount codes!

Oh, and my favourite product of the year 2020! Can you guess what it is?! Goodness knows I've been ranting and raving and causing it to sell out enough! 🤪

There's also various images of my hair throughout the year, different lengths and colours - which is always so helpful to be able to look back on.

I'd love to know what brands or products you think I should try in 2021? Is there a product you love that you think should be on my list? LMK in the comments below.

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Back to work tomorrow, get the lippy out girls! Ho Back to work tomorrow, get the lippy out girls! How are we all feeling about going back to work, lockdown, crazy numbers, Christmas,New Year etc...I'm anxious AF and don't feel at all ready for it!

I developed a really good morning ritual last March and am proud to say I've kept it up ever since - let me know if you'd like me to share that....but first thing after my morning ritual tomorrow is to wash my hair, can't actually remember the last time I did that 🥴 and then put on a fierce bold lip and tackle my inbox! 

1:1 Curl Clinics start back up this week, heat caps are still out of stock but hope to get back on that soon. I've got one big announcement in the next week or two which I'm really excited about. And then a HUGE announcement I'm even more excited / nervous / anxious about in February!

I didn't get my annual Favorite Products of the Year finished yet, didn't do a round up post - I didn't get around to so many things I planned in my head and wanted to do. This isn't what I planned for my first post of 2021 either but here we are! 

LMK if you're feeling all the anxious vibes too, and what you do to get your head out of holiday mode and back to business. Especially if you're a business owner! That would be massively appreciated.

Right, see you in the morning after coffee and a hair wash! Best of luck everyone.

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After some very much needed down time after a week After some very much needed down time after a week from hell, today I got back at it, and started one of my many DIY plans around my home.

First one off the list: sealing my new kitchen tiles. Not just any tiles, gorgeous encaustic cement tiles from @best_tile_ @besttile.boutique I can't wait to share before and after with you! I've got all sorts planned for the kitchen, but in the mean time you can catch up with the daily DIY activities in my stories if you're interested in some DIY home transformation content.

There are tiles to be sealed, cupboards to be painted, cushions to be sewn,walls to be painted, shelves to be put up and styled - Always the fun part!

Are you interested in home content too? Or are you just here for the curl content? If you've any questions about my home,interiors or what DIY stuff I've got planned pop them in the comments and I'll do my best to answer them x

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Merry Christmas from my family to yours. The day s Merry Christmas from my family to yours. The day started off so well, full of excitement and anticipation. Thank goodness  I took these photos earlier because just a couple of hours after these were taken,  Donnchadh had a horrific accident and smashed his face into the tarmac having a go on his new ramp I got him for Christmas. 

His face is all grazed and cut, his eye is swollen and will most likely be closed over by the morning. He was badly winded and shaken but he's okay.

Honestly, I'm holding and carrying so much stress after everything that's happened in the past few days, I could cry. But not yet, because that's what we do, us mums. We keep it and hold it together for the sake of our kids. Until we can quietly fall to pieces when everyone else is looked after and no one is looking.

These pics are most definitely a case of a highlight reel for the gram, when the reality looks very, very different right now. But I'm so incredibly thankful and grateful that my little family and the ones I love the most are still here, safe and although not quite well, but on the mend at least.

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This isn't a sponsored post, I don't have an affiliate link or discount code for them unfortunately. I'm just sharing the love as I know I've created so much hype around this brand this year, and so many of you are disappointed that they're always sold out.

I genuinely love this brand, especially their styling products. They've become my cult favourite, holy grail, most loved, most used of 2020! If they sell out on Naturalistic Products again, you can also shop them at @kiyobeauty and @houseofcurlsuk but again I've no affiliate links or discount codes.

For anyone in the USA, you can get 15% off the TréLuxe website using code CURLYCAILIN15. For my Canadian Curlies, you can shop at @curlwarehouse but again, no affiliate link or discount code.

I've added a swipe up in my stories to Naturalistic Products, and a link to my YouTube video of my styling routine using the Reflex Serum and Hi! Definition Gel, and I've also got a full review on my blog. You can always click the link in my bio to read/watch/shop any of my content.

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Today has been such a positive and exciting day, f Today has been such a positive and exciting day, full of good news and even better things to come! What a way to start the first day of the last month of the year!

I've added a Gratitude & Support tab in the link in my bio. I get so many messages (especially lately) saying they can't believe how much FREE content I provide, how much my tips, advice, techniques and recommendations have helped and asking how can they show their gratitude by supporting me...

So if you click on the tab, it'll take you to my PayPal link where (and ONLY if you want to!) you can give a little token of thanks, appreciation, gratitude and support me, what I do, my content and platform.

Anything at all is, and will be, greatly appreciated and used to create more content, grow and evolve what I currently do, and to design, curate and create new products and services for you and this community. 

I have big plans, even bigger dreams and things I want to manifest and bring to this community and industry. I've briefly mentioned a few of them  in my monthly curl clinics and in my stories before. 

I'll put the link up on my stories tomorrow after my monthly Curl Clinic. So although they are FREE to join, if you found it helpful, informative or even just entertaining and would like to give anything, I would really appreciate it and show my gratitude for your support.

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December's Monthly Curl Clinic in IG Live will be December's Monthly Curl Clinic in IG Live will be on hair loss, hair shedding, hair thinning and hair GROWTH! As always, the first #WashdayWednesday of the month, at 7pm GMT on Instagram Live. Set your reminder by clicking on the even count down in my stories.

My IG Live Curl Clinics are free to join, just pop you question in the comments and I'll do my best to get through them all over the hour or so. This is the last monthly Curl Clinic of the year so let's make it a good one. Have some mulled wine at the ready, I'll try to have my decorations up in time.

I also offer 1:1 Curl Clinics throughout the month, which are a 30 min long video call via Instagram DM. We go through your current routine, what products you're using, what you're struggling with, issues you may have and I put together a recommended product and technique routine for you. Specific to YOUR hair, what your hair need, what products are available and within your budget and any other requirements you may have. 

1:1 Curl Clinics are completely bespoke and tailored to you and your hair. If that's something you're interested in, please click the link in my bio, click 1:1 Curl Clinics, fill out the form and I'll get back to you via email with all the details. 

If anyone has attended my Monthly Live Curl Clinics before or had a 1:1 Curl Clinic with me, feel free to share your experiences in the comments below. And don't forget to tag a friend in the comments who you think might like, enjoy or benefit from this month's Curl Clinic. If you could give this post, or the event countdown a share to help spread the word that would be massively appreciated too!

Thanks so much! See you on Wednesday x

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