A guide to my Auburn Blonde Hair: BHD (Buy Haircare Direct) Hair Products

A guide to my Auburn Blonde Hair: Schwarzkopf's Repair Rescue Sealed Ends and muk. deep muk 1 Minute ultra soft Treatment thanks to BHD (Buy Haircare Direct).

Taking care of my hair is always a priority to me. I do plenty of damage to my hair when I lighten it and bleach it down for blonde highlights or when I had my balayage a few months ago. To take care of my Auburn blonde hair (hair dyed using De Lorenzo Hair dye and thanks to Pagna -@pagnakoladas Instagram) I use plenty of nourishing hair products.

Thanks to BHD (Buy Haircare Direct) I was sent a hair care package that included Schwarzkopf's Repair Rescue Sealed Ends and muk. deep muk 1 Minute ultra soft Treatment.

Schwarzkopf's Repair Rescue Sealed Ends- I colour my hair once every 8-12 weeks and when it's bleached it's bound to bring some split ends. I tend to sit in front of the TV when I'm bored and clip away at my ends and it is sometimes quite frustrating to keep finding split ones.
I started applying Schwarzkopf's Repair Rescue to my hair. Not only does it act as an anti-frizz serum I also feel my ends are noticeably softer to the touch as soon as it's in. And it has a nice pleasant smell. When I brush my fingers through my hair I find it is less tangled because my hair is less dry. I always had frustrating huge knots in my hair!
I can just feel the nourishment in my hair after a few days and I love that the product doesn't feel heavy. It has to do with the special Biomimetic Repair Technology - it mends split ends and prevents them from occurring, recreating a healthy hair surface. I'm not sure how it works, but it does and I use it every time I style my hair. It currently takes place of my hair serum because I find I only need this to smooth out my frizzy hair, and it just so happens to be a bonus that it repairs my ends as well.
RRP: $18.50 but on BHD it's only $17.90 (save 3%).

muk. deep muk 1 Minute ultra soft Treatment - This treatment has been quite a lifesaver. I haven't used one in a while, because I haven't found one that works so well. All you do is shampoo and towel dry your hair and coat the muk. treatment over your hair for 1-2 minutes then rinse. I love it because I feels light in texture and hair comes out not feeling heavy (if you know what I mean). And as you can see in my photos my hair is shiny and glossy. To be honest, because my hair tends to be quite dry, I try to rinse it out with cool water to minimise frizz. Hot water sometimes increases that frizzy and harsh texture in my hair.
Combining this muk. treatment (which I use every second time I wash my hair now) with my cold water rinse treatment has really increased the softness and shine in my hair these days. Really happy with that result especially since my hair these days is coloured from root to end.
RRP: $23.95 but on BHD it's only $21.90 (save 9%).

The photos of myself is the day after I've just washed and styled my hair using these products - as you can see my hair is shinier, glossier and looks healthy. Feels healthy too.
Thanks Buy Haircare Direct - this online store has an extensive range of hair products for any hair type. They stock premium brands such as Redken, De Lorenzo, Schwarzkopf, NAK, Goldwell, TIGI and many more. The service is quick and accurate and with only $6.95 flat rate shipping or even better - free shipping for orders over $100 you're sure to get quality items at great prices. And like me, if you needed some advice on getting the right products for your hair (or just want to browse new hair trends and tips) you can check out the BHD blog here.

And here is a special discount code for my readers thanks to BHD (expires 30/06/2014; use these codes at checkout)!

5% for orders over $50 - runaways5off14
10% for orders over $100 - lucy10off14

My Food Diary March 2014

My Food Diary March 2014: Superdish's Chilli Fish Balls (photo 1); Vinh Phat's Yum Cha (photo 2,3,4); V-Lounge's Chocolate Fried Ice cream (photo 5); Drover's Cafe Pancakes and Farmer's Breakfast (photo 6 and 7); Alrose Garden's Rice Cake Hot Pot (photo 8)

When you strip back all the dramas that circulates my life today, I find that when I think of happiness now, I think of those special moments that were created around good food, friends and family. Back to the simple pleasures in life.

For example, my go-to hangover remedy is to head down to Cabramatta to eat yum-cha at Vinh Phat. It feels familiar and all my friends are at ease despise our pounding headaches. It always felt like our circle of friends were real family for just a couple of hours and we have a good laugh. We always challenged each other to eat the last dumpling besides our very full stomachs.
And everyone wants to feel like part of a family - three years ago I worked with a couple of Korean exchange students who were missing home after being in Sydney for a few months. So when we visited Strathfield ('Little Korea' according to my friends) they took me to Alrose Garden Cafe, where they cooked dishes my friends felt were most authentic to Korean food back home. They just wanted to eat something that reminded them of home cooked meals with their families. We ate a special Korean spicy hotpot, with rice cakes, boiled eggs and ramen and it is now my favourite Korean dish.

Heading out to restaurants to eat out allows the freedom to catch up with old friends and family, and sharing the excitement when you try something new. But I find at home, when you watch your parents cut the vegetables and prepare the spices, those are special moments. I don't mind rinsing and cooking the rice so my family can eat it. Even sitting separately yet in the same room facing the TV eating dinner still makes my heart whole. And then clearing the dishes and washing them, I don't mind that either. As long as I get to be with my family. It is often overlooked and sometimes mundane but family should be cherished. It is after all, a simple pleasure in life but one that  stays with you forever.

Introducing: Karen Walker x Benah 2014 New York Runway Show

Introducing: Karen Walker x Benah 2014 New York Runway Show

Some Wonderful news! Karen Walker’s Autumn Winter 2014 collection unveiled her exciting new bag line that debuted on the runway in New York. I have some fun backstage photos for you guys.

The line, which is in collaboration with Kiwi Duo Benah consists of 10 bags in shapes of a phone pouch, clutch, messenger bag, utility satchel, tote, Boston bag, shoppers and an overnight bag. The focus is on functionality, impeccable craftsmanship, attention to detail and high quality materials. All bags are crafted with premium cowhide in burgundy, blush, yellow, tan and navy. My favourite are the blush pinks and navyin the utility satchel.

 Karen says of the collaboration “We’ve always admired Benah’s commitment to design 
and creativity as well as functionality and we feel that this fits perfectly with our vision for dressing.” 
Australia-based accessories label Benah is the creation of designer Brenda Briand. Benah 
has gained a reputation for delivering considered, timeless pieces season after season and 
has been described by Vogue as “an accessories label that hits the right note with its understated luxury”. 

‘Benah for Karen Walker’ will be available worldwide from end of February 2014 and you better hurry. I just checked the online Karen Walker store and found that alot of these styles have already sold out!!