Barry M Coconut Infusion Nail Polishes Review

I adore Barry M and I honestly don't even know how many of their nail polishes I have, but it is a lot. I always think a girl can never have too many though can she? So when I picked a few beauty bits up from Superdrug and Boots recently (haul here) I had to get some nail polish. I decided to go for 2 of the Coconut Infusion range from Barry M as I still hadn't got round to trying them and I was so intrigued to see if they were any different to other polishes I have.

The Coconut Infusion polishes have a new and innovative formulation which is supposed to hydrate and nourish your nails while also giving you a beautiful, smooth gel like manicure. I was really excited to see what my nails were like after using this and if the polish was really that different to any other. I got the shades Flamingo and Bikini, both I mentioned in my Spring Nail Picks and I think they are both so perfect for the warmer months.

Bikini 

This was the one I used first. I think it's the perfect shade for Spring and Summer. It's a turquoise/mint colour and quite different for me as I tend to stick to either darker colours or pinks so this makes a really nice change. I did two coats of this and it lasted well over a week which I was so impressed with! I only had a little bit of chipping but to say I didn't use a top coat I don't think that is bad at all. This applied really well, I love the brush as it just fits my nails really well and I didn't find it was streaky at all. I don't really have anything bad to say about this one. I also found when I took this off, my nails did feel a bit softer than usual, normally my nails feel disgusting when I take nail polish off and I have to re-paint them straight away but with this, the coconut infusion part of it must have done something to make them feel nice!

Flamingo 

As I loved the Bikini Coconut Infusion, I was sure I was going to feel the same about the shade Flamingo, and I did to some extent but not as much as I thought. The colour is beautiful, it's quite a bright orange shade which I really like on my nails but I found when applying this it was so much more difficult than the other one. I just found it a bit streaky and I had to go over it a few times which was a bit annoying. I'm not sure why it was like that as the other one was perfect. I love the finished look and I'll definitely use it again, it was just applying it was a bit tricky for some reason. Again with this one I got over a week without chipping which really impressed me and that was without a top coat. I did feel my nails looked really glossy with both of these and felt super smooth which I really liked.

I do love both of these and regardless of whether 'Flamingo' was a bit harder to apply, I'll definitely be using both again, I'm sure I'll get a lot of wear out of them in Summer. I can't wait to pick more up from the range at some point aswell, they do some really gorgeous shades. I was a bit sceptical of whether the Coconut Infusion part would actually do anything but I do think it did, as I said my nails felt really soft and generally just nicer than they normally do. I don't know if these are supposed to help with nail growth either but I've actually found when I've had one of these on my nails have grown loads quite quickly so maybe it's had an effect on that too!

Have you tried any of the Barry M Coconut Infusion polishes? If so, what did you think?

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Lee Stafford Ubuntu Oils Hairdryer Review*

I've been trying out the Lee Stafford Ubuntu Oils Hairdryer* for a few weeks now so I thought it was about time I posted my review for you all. I was so excited to be picked to review this as I've said before I really don't think I look after my hair that well and I was really in need of a whole new load of products and electricals to try for it.

Most of the time when I've washed my hair, I'll just put it up in one of those towel wraps, as it's just so long it gets in the way and annoys me otherwise! I'll then give it a brush through with my tangle teaser, and usually leave it to air dry. I occassionally use my usual hairdryer that I've had for a while now, maybe if I'm in a rush or I feel like putting a bit more effort in that day! Even though I've not really got any complaints about my usual hairdryer, I was really intrigued by this one and wanted to see how it compared.

Luckily I've actually been really impressed and I think I might prefer this to my usual one. I've been making more of an effort to use this rather than let my hair dry naturally over the last few weeks and I've actually noticed a real difference in how it feels. This hairdryer has an Ubuntu Oils infused grille for healthy and shiny looking, and feeling hair. I was a bit sceptical if this would actually really be any different to any other hairdryer but genuinely my hair feels lovely after using this. It just feels smooth, it's easy to brush through, and definitely looks a lot better than it usually would.

Aswell as having an ubuntu oils infused grille for healthier looking hair, it also has 3 heat settings, 2 speeds and a cool shot setting. I've found with this on the highest speed setting, my hair dries really quickly, and to say how long and thick my hair is, that's definitely impressive. It means if you're in a rush, you can quickly blast your hair and it won't take long to dry at all. I also love that this has a cool shot setting as my other hairdryer doesn't and sometimes when I'm drying my hair, especially in this warm weather we're having at the moment, I just get so hot and stressed! I want getting ready in the morning to be as stress free as possible so for me in Summer, when I need to dry my hair, this setting is going to be a life saver. The last thing this hairdryer has is a salon slim concentrator nozzle, something else my current hairdryer doesn't have, I must have lost it somewhere! This is brilliant for when you've got the time to spend on your hair and you can fully style it. I think this is one of the things that just makes it feel a bit more luxurious as you can tell they've wanted to make it as salon like as possible, so you can get similar results at home.

Aswell as all of these brilliant bits, isn't the colour just gorgeous? I love that it's hot pink and stands out, I think I need to buy some pink straighteners to match now! Overally I'm just so impressed with this, and I really wouldn't just say that. Everything it has makes my hair feel so soft, and healthy, and I really feel it just looks so much better after I've used this, compared to when I haven't.

If you're wanting to try this out for yourself, it's available on Amazon for £24.99 at the moment, which I think is a pretty good price for the quality!

Have you tried any Lee Stafford products? This is the first thing I've tried, and I definitely need to try more in future!

*I was sent the hairdryer to review on my blog. As always all opinions are my own.

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Getting Festival Ready With Mad Beauty*

Today I wanted to talk about getting festival ready with a brand I've recently discovered, who have a range of the most perfect products! Mad Beauty are basically serious about making cosmetics fun, and I just love that. They provide a range of novel, fun and interesting pieces all perfect for yourself or as a gift for a loved one. I was sent the Disney Handy Set which is £7.99 and contains a moisturising hand sanitizer, hand cream and a hand warmer.

First of all I know the pictures I got aren't amazing. The lighting was shocking when I took some of them but I did my best. Anyway, when you go to a festival you expect to get messy, dirty and probably not wash for a few days so things like the hand sanitizers are life savers! This is such a lovely little set to pack with you, with a few essential items in, all of which I'm sure you'd need at some point. Also as these come in a little case, you can pack a few other bits in there too like makeup, toiletries and maybe even things like cash, and your phone if you need to keep them somewhere safe.

Moisturising Hand Sanitizer - The first thing I used was the hand sanitizer, and OMG it smells incredible! I've already mentioned this a few times on my instagram and insta stories, because I just want to tell everyone about it! I love using hand sanitizer, especially when we go away, they are perfect handbag size and are brilliant to just get out when you need to. What I particuarly love about this is that it is a spray sanitizer. Just spray a few times onto your hand and rub in, it doesn't feel sticky in any way. Just makes your hands feel and smell lovely. I think this actually smells like cherryade which is just amazing. As its quite slim packaging this would be perfect to just keep in your back pocket of your shorts or jeans at a festival. Honestly I could go on about this for ages.

Hand Cream - Next I tried the hand cream. I love a good hand cream as they always make my skin feel so soft. I've been using this each day, sometimes before bed or after a shower and it's been making my hands feel so nice. This also smells lovely, just so sweet and refreshing and again something else perfect to take away with you.

Hand Warmer - The last thing in the set is the hand warmer. We're really getting into summer now so it's unlikely we'll be needing these much but I do think they'd be perfect for the evening if you're at a festival when the weather drops a little. It's just a cute little item to take with you if you're a bit cold at night. This is so easy to use, just gently bend the metal disc thats inside which will activate the crystals inside, knead gently to soften them and then just apply to wherever you need too. The lighting wasn't brilliant when I took these photos so you might not be able to see very well but this says practically perfect in every way. I love all of the disney quotes on each product.

I'm really not just saying this, I think this is such a lovely gift set and so perfect if you're going away for a few days or heading to a festival. The hand sanitizer in particular is so good to just keep in your pocket or handbag. Mad Beauty do a huge range of products, including more of these sets, I for one love that this is a disney one. I really think this would be such a lovely present for someone if you know anyone that has a birthday coming up! If you want to see what else they have check out their wesbite here! They do so many other lovely bits including lots more disney things! I think I might have to treat myself to a few bits soon!

Have you ever tried anything from Mad Beauty? Do you think this set would be good for a festival?

*Thanks so much to Mad Beauty for sending me this set to feature on my blog. As always all opinions are my own.

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May Favourites - Seventeen, Line Of Duty & Insta Stories

I feel like I've been so slack with my monthly favourites this time! Normally I'm sure a few weeks before the post goes live what I want to include but this time I really struggled! Regardless of that, I can't believe we are now in June! How did that happen? Anyway, in the end I managed to find a few bits I've been loving, aswell as a few tv shows which I have just been obsessed with and really wanted to mention.

Alberto Balsam Shampoo & Conditioner - I really don't think I look after my hair that well, I literally go for the cheapest shampoo and conditioner, and very rarely treat myself to something a bit more expensive. I just go through hair products so quickly, especially conditioner so I never think it's worth it. One of my favourite brands for cheap haircare products is Alberto Balsam and recently I've been buying the Mango and Passionfruit scented ones which are new and available in B&M for £1 each. You can probably get them at other places but thats where I've been getting them from. This just smells gorgeous. They do so many different ones but I love anything mango and passionfruit scented so these are amazing. Like all their other shampoos and conditioners these make my hair feel so nice. It always smells incredible for ages and just feels so soft when it's dry. I very rarely look to any other brand as these are so good for the price!

Seventeen Contour Kit - This is one of those trusty make up products I never want to get rid of. I've hit pan on the bronzer so at some point I will need to repurchase but for now I'm switching between this and my Barry M Chisel Cheeks kit. I just always find myself going back to this. The Barry M one requires a bit more time and effort whereas with this I find it takes no time at all and is just so easy to do, but it actually makes a difference. I love the bronzer in this kit as it gives me a nice glow but theres no need to worry about it looking muddy or just slapped onto my face. It's not hard to blend at all and I just love how it looks. I'm so glad I decided to buy this ages ago as now I couldn't be without it. 

The Body Shop Satsuma Shower Gel - I'm such a huge fan of the body shops shower gels. I've tried countless amounts of them and I definitely have my favourites - Grapefruit and Passion Fruit. But when I won a giveaway recently, one of the things I received was a mini shower gel in the scent satsuma. I'm pretty sure this is one I've never bought before so this has been a really nice one to try before purchasing in the future. This is just so lovely and refreshing. It's nice and zingy and definitely wakes me up if I use it in the morning and I just always love how body shop products make my skin feel. This is one I'll definitely be buying at some point in full size.

Insta Stories & Snapchat - I'm not sure if it is completely vain or not to put 3 selfies in this post, and trust me this isn't something I would do often but I have been absolutely loving snapchat over the last few weeks. I just love playing about with the filters and there has been some pretty cute ones on recently which I am a little obsessed with. I mainly annoy George while he's at work with a load of ugly funny photos but there have been a few that I like that I wanted to put in this post. I don't think I ever wanna take photos without a filter on again. Aswell as snapchat I've also been loving Insta stories. It's nice to share other pictures I don't want to put on my actual page of food, or just random things really, and it's a good extra way to promote my new pictures and new blog posts. I finally get why people jumped over to there from snapchat, I love seeing peoples stories each day.

Bates Motel - I'm not sure where to even start with this show. It's just full of drama and every single episode keeps me hooked throughout. It's basically about Norman and Norma bates, mother and son who are kind of obsessed with each other, and have quite a strange relationship, who move to a new town and start running a motel. It's inspired by the film Psycho, and it's a sort of prequel I think, it explores the years of Norman bates and how he ends up becoming a serial killer. I'm sorry if I've not explained it well, I'm never good at that but trust me when I say it's one you need to watch. We've just finished series 4 which had a pretty insane and twisted ending. I can't wait to see what the final series is like which we're just about to start!

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Line Of Duty - Another program I've just been obsessed with in May. People have recommended this for so long and I've seen so many tweets about it but we only got round to starting it recently. I think in the end we watched all 4 seasons in about 2 weeks, I was just obsessed and each episode was so tense. If you've never seen it it's about 3 police officers in the anti-corruption unit, they're basically always out for the corrupt officers, and trust me there are some serious twists and turns in each series. I don't really know what else to say about it without ruining anything, just please watch it if you haven't. I wasn't sure if I'd enjoy it but I'm now kind of sad how fast we finished it!

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I can't recommend both tv programs enough, they're probably my favourite things out of this post! I'd love to know if you've seen either of them, or if you've tried any of the other things I've mentioned in this post!

Last months favourites - April (New Prints, Bad Moms and Santa Clarita Diet)

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