GREETING OLYMPICS 2012

GREETING OLYMPICS  2012

Last week I have been working for one of my favourite clients M&S . It's already ve been 2 years since I came to casting at Springs studios and met lovely team - fashion shows, website shootings and campaigns - kept me so busy! 

This time I shot outfits for Olympic 2012 designed by Stella McCartney! So exiting !!!!!  Trying them on reminded my University years being in Sport Aerobics team - Crazy training before competitions, achieving results and breathtaking feeling of team spirit beating our enemies to  receive desired Cup ! 

Here I pulled some old photos from my Uni archive) 

Potions-lotions a Paris!

4 days in Paris. So many things had to be done. Meeting my best friend for quick breaky and we off for potions-lotions shopping. In France it is so easy just go to nearest pharmacy and you ll find everything you have to hunt in London. But we spoil we need the biggest one and and we don't mind to take a metro.
First I attack shelfs with Vichy and Phyto product. I put in my shopping bag Phyto hair supplement, Vichy Decore shampoo followed by Vichy Hair serum when I spot new product Vichy Idealia for me to try.
I switch to Embriolisse and Lierac department: shower gel and body cream added.
I couldn't pass by B Com Bio it's a new organic brand I found that very popular in France. So I decide to try it! Argan oil, eye cream and day cream. I can't stop)

SOS! SOS! HAIR PATROL !!!!!

SOS! SOS! HAIR PATROL !!!!!

Ow yes we know how damaging modeling for hair.   All these hair dryers, mousses, sprays, tongs and irons making you forget that some time ago you had a healthy hair and if you add to it everyday pulling, backcombing and frying you just want to cry SOS! This is a price we models pay. 

It took me ages to find the right products that help prevent damaging and restore my quite fine hair. Here tips I want to share:

 Its almost impossible to take your hair back to health condition when its already damaged that’s why its very important to take care of the roots - root nourishing prevent from damaging.

ROOTS: I like VICHY DERCOS and PhytoLium 4 by PHYTO

Personal - I never use any product for long time – I always have minimum 2-3 products I am happy with so I can switch one to another after a course (product work much better this way). 

ALL LENGTH CARE: Shampoo Vichy Dercos, Kerastase Resistanse, PHYTO thinning hair; Conditioner Kerastase Nutritive, KeraCare by Avlon, Philip Kingsley

Personal - I pay attention what effect gives me combination of certain shampoo and conditioner. Sometimes for castings I prefer to have more body rather silky weightless hair. So when I use Vichy Dercos/ Kerastase Resistance followed by KeraCare by Avlon I get more volume and weight and shine on top!

ENDS: Argan Oil, Redken Extreme CAT

Most important and damaged!!!! I tried so many products but nothing helped but one… ARGAN OIL!

You can by it in any pharmacy or PAC shops (even cheaper) but make sure its 100% argan oil.

Personal – after modeling job is finished wash hair just 10-15 cm to your ends, apply argan oil generously and put it in a band. 20 mins  (or more) later do a good wash. Sometimes I even leave it for a night.  You will see the difference after first use. 

 Every time after shampoo and condition I use Redken Extreme CAT product on my ends to leave in.  It’s protein-restructuring treatment for distressed hair help to restore and protect from damage.

INSIDE HELP:

Also it is always good to take some food supplements to help your hair from inside. 

Personal - I loved Nourkrin Extra Strength that I have been recommended by an amazing hairstylist, make-up artist and a very good friend of mine Celia Guiney. It helps your skin and nails as well as hair.