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HOW TO SUMMER-PROOF YOUR HAIR

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 Hi, babes!  Emma here, sharing some haircare tips as we ease into the changing seasons.  It's always a struggle to adapt your habits to the changing seasons as they can take a toll on our body, hair and skin. I've compiled a list of tips you could find useful to make the transition as smooth as possible. Without further ado, let's dive right in.  1. PROTECTIVE STYLES A messy bun is ideal for keeping your hair under control and minimizing exposure to the sun. Tight hairstyles can be damaging because they tend to pull and tear hair, especially if your hair is dry from the summer heat. 2. WASH LESS OFTEN Frequent washing strips your scalp of its natural oils, which in turn stimulates additional oil production and makes you feel the need to wash it even more. Try just rinsing in the shower after a day at the beach or pool, and see if that gets rid of some excess oil. Use a dry shampoo in place of regular shampoo to go a bit longer without washing. Another quick fix is t...

FIVE TOOLS FOR A FLAWLESS FACE EVERY DAY

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 Hi, babes!  Emma here with the latest trend in skincare - facial tools! What with all the recent hype around depuffing, it can often be confusing and difficult to discern what you need and what you don't need to incorporate in your routine. Well, I've got you covered, babes.  Without further ado, lets get into it.  1. GUA SHA While gua sha has been a skincare staple for centuries in China, it has proven to be a popular practice amongst skincare junkies these past few years. So what does it entail, exactly? Originally a body treatment, gua sha has since been adapted to be used in facial therapies, with the scraping motion evolving to a gentler gliding technique. And the benefits? Some of the benefits are that the practice stimulates collagen production, stimulates circulation and decreases puffiness. Don't believe me? Try it out for yourself, using this helpful guide:  2. JADE ROLLERS Like gua sha, jade rollers date back to seventh-century China, and crysta...