Get Ready With Me – My Everyday Quick Hair & Makeup Routine | secondblonde

This is what I do in the mornings daily (when tight for time) and after I’ve double cleansed and face and flanneled off in the shower. My routine takes me under 10 mins and thought you might like to see what products/tools I use. Of course these aren't the only products I use but pretty …

My Top 3 Beauty Influencers | SECONDBLONDE

Having worked in the hair industry for over two decades I've always been interested in beauty. I've been fortunate to come into contact with beauty journalists throughout my career that have been clients of salons I've worked also while I worked in Liberty. I started to become interested in serious skincare about 6 years ago …

New Monday + New Week = New Goals | secondblonde

I try to start each week with new goals and I don't mean bigger picture life changing goals I just mean I try and start each week with a fresh focus no matter how big or small the goal is. Although working in retail your days/weeks can get a bit jumbled I still stick to …

I’m Cheating on MAC Ruby Woo with NARS Mysterious Red | secondblonde

If you know me or read my posts you know I wear a matte red lip on a daily basis and have been wearing Ruby Woo by Mac for at least 5 years, it's kinda become my signature colour. The beauty hall I work in is full of fabulous brands so recently I decided it was …

6 Beauty Tips For Summer Ready Skin 2016 | secondblonde

Oh how we all long for those long summer days and nights but what about prepping your skin so it looks it's best when you bare all after being wrapped up in winter clothes and boots. Here are my straight talking no fuss simple tips: 1) DRINK WATER yes I know you've heard it a …

Beauty Blogging Tips For Beginners | secondblonde

FIND YOUR NICHE What is it about beauty that you you love, find your niche maybe you enjoy painting your nails and have beautiful hands-you can focus on hand/nails. Or perhaps you are passionate about skincare. I'm not saying you can only blog about one type of product,  I'm saying find your own niche so your …

Beauty Trials: What I am Currently Testing

Working in beauty I get to try/test out products. Some I have purchased, some are samples given after training sessions and some I've earned by winning sales incentives...lucky girl I am indeed. Here's a little look at some of the fantastic products I'm currently trying out, I would love to hear your feedback of these …

The Day I met Votary Founder Arabella Preston

Votary launched last September and lucky me it's exclusive at work Liberty Beauty Hall The range is all plant based ingredients, in addition to their performance the smell of each one plays an important part too, it's a whole experience. The Face Oils have different qualities and effects on the skin but also can be up-lifting …

Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy (longwear nail enamel)

This revlon nail polish has been knocking around in my nail polish drawer for yonks! I was given it as a PR sample and as much as I appreciated it, it wasn't my normal choice of colour as it's a strong teal with a slight shimmer of silver gliter. I forgot about it until today... …

Ana Cardigos

Beauty / fashion & Life style

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