Hair/brows

Maybe it was because I had booked the 9am appointment and therefore arrived under-caffeinated and bleary eyed, but the trip to the hairdressers resulted in a "play safe".

All I could think was "chop the ends" and add "ombre". And that's what happened. In the process I read 5 trashy magazines, drank 2 cappuccinos, bought a Kerastase deep treatment and enjoyed an amazing head massage. All in all a good time and I am happy with the result.

The only tricky thing is that I find it impossible to take an accurate photo of the colour. When taking a pic in natural light it comes off all red toned and when sitting in front of my dresser, it comes out a little too light.

So here's a "not quite true" reflection. Nothing like a mirror self-portrait is there :)

With that exciting news delivered, it's time to share a recommendation.

The Make Up For Ever Aqua Brow is PHENOMENAL.



Now before I get going raving about it I know that my brows are....mmm....far from perfect? That's the nice way of saying it.

For years eyebrow experts have told me to grow them in and so I really, really try to make that happen. I can happily put the tweezers down and leave them for a few months whilst religiously applying some over-priced sucker serum. But all that happens is the hairs that are there get longer and the lone hair that acts as my "unibrow" marker appears and begs to be plucked.

It's just not going to happen.

So the squared off edge, thicker base and longer tail that I would like to have naturally has to be drawn in.

On the whole I have preferred powder to create this. My cheap KATE palette, purchased in Japan, has a holy grail brown shade that is the perfect match...but it doesn't seem to last all day. Enter the Aqua Brow.

This is a cream/gel consistency and completely waterproof. Once this dries its not going to fade or come off - you will need to throw an oil cleanser in your face to even tempt it to budge. This is a major plus and one less thing to worry about during the day - because obviously eyebrows are a major priority when at work.

Application is easy - use a tiny dot of product and an angled brush and let it set for 2-3 minutes. That is it. It's then stuck on your face until you opt to remove.

I love this so much that several real life friends have also gone out and purchased - and then loved it as much as I do. It's about £16 for the tube - which seems expensive for the size - but as I said, a dot is required for one application and I honestly think the tube would last for at least one year.

But despite the raves, here's what you need to know:

1) They sell this in a kit and as an individual product - the kit consists of a little teeny mesh material zipped bag containing a couple of naff, ickle brushes and one full-size Aqua Brow. If you have an angled brush (think a MAC 266) you shouldn't even look at this. It's double the price of the actual product - all for some mesh and el cheapo brushes.

Obviously I bought the kit. *Fool*.

2) Think a shade or two lighter - eyebrow colour is CRUCIAL to get right (and according to your tastes). This is very tricky if buying online. I initially got a dark brown colour but it was total Scouse brow and looked too harsh. Pictured both on me in the photos and in the product shot is number 15. This is supposed to be blonde - it comes out as medium brown. If in doubt, go for the lighter shade.

3) This is creamy - don't apply too much at once because you won't be able to work fast enough to remove it and it will dry leaving you with Sharpie brows. Start with a dot and work up from that if you need to

4) You can use a shadow afterwards - sometimes I still put a little KATE powder on top, just to soften the off edge and the plus point of using the Aqua Brow as a base is that is lasts longer and doesn't fade as quickly.

So yes, this is absolutely something I would recommend if you want to define your eyebrows with a product that really lasts.

Those lucky enough to live near a Sephora can pick it up there - Link!

UK peeps can get it from PAM in London - Link!

Over and out for today :)