The Beauty

Less is More Review

2012-01-25T10:24:00.001-08:00

I have had the opportunity to try out some fab Less is More hair care and styling so here is a a short review of the ones I tried:

Lindengloss Shampoo & Conditioner - A great and gentle cleanser, did not make my scalp itchy as many other shampoos tend to do in winter time. Also my thin hair felt light after using it along with the matching conditioner. They are both for color treated and damaged hair so I did expect them to feel heavier on my hair than they did. Light as a feather and my hair did not feel greasy day 2 as it does with the Hamadi shampoo I used previously to this.

Limesouffle - A light and creamy wax, did not do much for my short hair but I don't think it was the right product for me as I like my short style sleek and shniy.

Mascobadogel - My favorite to go along with the shampoo and conditioner! Gives great volume and not much product feel, it does it's work without being noticed, I like! I applied it in towel dried hair, then combed it through and dried it with a bit of volume.

Kieselwax - Not for me but perfect for others! I believe this one will be an all time favorite for all eco nerds and hairdressers! Very similar to Sebastians matte clay which have been hard to replace, especially with organic options. Perfect for short, messy hair do's.

Original & Mineral

2012-01-19T09:10:00.000-08:00

Ammonia Free hair color with a twist. Original & Minerals mission is to challenge the artificial norms of professional haircare with the message that healthy hair begins when it's free from stress.

I like the sound of that, don't you?

This ammonia free hair color was all the rage when I lived in Sydney about 2 years ago and by the look of it, it still is. I love the edgy packaging that adds a bit of glamour to the organic world and I am dying to try out their hair care products as well.

Trevarno Review

2012-01-12T11:58:00.000-08:00

Earlier this year I received some Trevarno skincare products from Swedish Beauty Factory (SBF don't carry Trevarno anymore but you can order from Trevarnos own website) and after some testing here is what I thought of them:

Organic Eye Cream - This organic eye cream feels quite thick and it's not as light and smooth as I like eye creams, also it doesn't really do anything for my skin so no, not my favorite.

Overnight Replenishing Cream - A favorite. It is thick and creamy and perfect for night time, especially in Swedish winter when the air is dry and skin thirsty. Something you should consider when choosing Trevarno is that they are all-organic and the lack of modern tehnology in all it's forms means back to basic and this is the best all-organic night cream I have tried so far.

Rosewater Camomile & Skin Toner - This facial mist and toner is fabulous. Very refreshing and I have used it both as a toner and refresher when working in front of the computer.

Rose & Jojoba Cleanser - The cleanser efficiently washes away make up and feels gentle on the skin. I like the milky texture and feel. I had to use something else (jojoba oil) to remove the eye make up though.

Nail polish

2012-01-09T09:01:00.000-08:00

My new favorite nail polish from Butter LONDON. Tea With The Queen is a nude, beige color that goes more towards pink than my previous favorite, Yummy Mummy, which is a perfect soft blend of grey and beige.

Atlantis Watercolour

2011-12-29T12:50:00.000-08:00

As you all know I am all about combining organic, luxury and nice packaging and in that area organic hair color for home use has a lot to desire.

This label is getting closer though and I love the idea that the hair dye is water based. It is also the world’s first non-peroxide, non-ammonia, semi, demi or permanent hair color and from what I have heard it is as good as all the other, more famous brands such as Tints of Nature and Logona. Atlantis Watercolor is an Australian label and as far as I know can only be purchased from Aussie shops, anyone seen it somewhere else?

Rahua

2011-12-29T12:41:00.000-08:00

Another organic hair care label I want to know more about is Rahua. Based on the Amazon oil called Rahua, the products are said to make dry, damaged strands spring to life with renewed, bouncy elasticity, color treatments remain shiny and vibrantly true, and irritated scalps calmed.

The bottles look so exklusive and I believe they would make my bathroom look fabulous alongside my current favorite label, Rostedt!

Less is More

2011-12-29T12:36:00.000-08:00

I'm really curious about Less is More organic hair care and am about try it out, anyone that tried them already?

Finding good organic skin care is a piece of cake compared to hair care and I am hoping for this label to give me the results I so dearly desire!

I believe this is the next label to be all the rage here in Sweden as I have already seen them mentioned in some of the largest fashion magazines.

Christmas Wish List

2011-12-24T14:05:00.000-08:00

Although we only buy Christmas gifts for the little ones I love making my own special wish list! Who knows... Santa might find his way down my chimney this year...

1. Neom Luxury Organics Body Oil. Just what my skin needs in times of cold air and dry skin. As I love Jasmine the Lavender, Jasmine & Brazilian Rosewood scented body oil my pick.

2. Double You Perfume. Organic perfume Norvege. A new perfume on the market which is not even available in Sweden yet. I can't wait to try this!

Winter 11/12 hair trends

2011-11-29T07:42:00.000-08:00

Short, graphic and clean cut is what Mattias at Sure Baby Yes in Stockholm is doing at the moment. Check out their daily hot shot for some up to date hair style inspiration, gotta love it!

Also check out their android app and youtube videos!

Hair and photo by Sure Baby Yes, Stockholm.

Omani beauty

2011-11-27T07:15:00.000-08:00

Our course and holiday in Oman was awesome! So great and inspirational that I can't wait to get started with everything we learned. The course was organized for Swedish hairdressers by a Swedish company and everyone involved from the make up artist to hairstylist and photographer was Swedish and as Oman is a traditionally muslim country it was really hard to reach the local women.

The Omani people are really friendly and the country was so beautiful. As we flew over Saudi Arabia on our way there I was watching the amazing desert and then seeing Riyadh, a city in the middle of nowhere was so cool. Speaking to the local men was very interesting and they were really open and keen to tell us about their country but ladies... There were Omani ladies staying at our hotel as well but speaking to them was harder.

The traditional Omani dress for women is a long beautiful dress covering every inch of the body and a hijab (I apologize to any muslim reading this if I am using the wrong words). The men wear a long dress also covering the whole body along with a little hat. As the ladies cover everything but their faces, and sometimes their entire face, the eye make up is what they show off the most. Walking around a mall in Salalah I was amazed at the imagination of these women as they used all sorts of eye shadows and even stones and gems to really stand out.

Henna is seen everywhere and they paint beautiful intricate patterns on their hands and maybe other parts of their body that I could not see.

In the small beauty department in the mall I did find some organic body wash and body lotion but that was it, although I'd not be surprised if these women are as aware as we are about the importance of organic produce.

I'll give you an update on the course that was all about styling and make up for photo shoots as well as some current hair trends.

SIX Magazine

2011-11-02T01:40:00.000-07:00

SIX Magazine is an online mag for fabulous eco fashionistas and I am one of the contributors of this issue! Read my article on Tromborg in the current issue.

Oman

2011-11-02T01:35:00.001-07:00

We are going to Oman for a week full of inspiration! Looking forward to speak to local women and visit their beauty shops. How do they shop for beauty products when they wear the burka? Are they interested in organic produce? I am so looking forward to find out!

Hamadi

2011-10-04T12:48:00.000-07:00

Today I received a package with products that I ordered from Hamadi Beauty and they are gorgeous!

I used the Ginger Soy Milk Shampoo followed by Shea Hair Masque and finished it all off with a spritz of Healing Serum which had a lovely scent! My red tousled hair is a bit shinier and the shampoo didn't get rid of more red than usual which made me happy. Red can be such a nightmare sometimes as it quickly gets dull and washed out... but I love it and intend to keep it at least for the winter!

All Hamadi products are certified organic by Eco Cert. They do contain a few nasties but the quality is great as this label is oftentimes found on the shelves in hair salons and nothing is tested on animals.

2011-10-04T12:41:00.001-07:00

Vanessa Megan organic skincare

2011-09-22T10:21:00.000-07:00

Don't put anything on your skin that you wouldn't eat is Vanessa Megans powerful slogan. The products are completely organic and this Sydneysiders business is growing fast.

Living in Bondi A few years back I first came across the label at the Bondi market, and as I moved to my native Sweden I just came to think of it one day and ordered some products to finally try it out.

I bought the organic Spray Deodorant, Eye Cream, Rose & Chamomile Face Cream, N.E.O. Face Elixir, Love Scrub Body Scrub and Driftwood Body Spray and I am really satisfied with most of them.

My favorite is definitely the deodorant as it has kept smelling fresh for months now, and the body spray is lovely. Everytime I spray it around me I just feel so happy, balanced and at peace with everything! The creams and the facial oil are ok but nothing special and the scents are a bit too much for my taste. The body scrub is another favorite as the rose petals just makes it look so lovely in the jar! It also makes my skin soft like a babys.

SIX Magazine

2011-09-22T10:07:00.000-07:00

Online fashion mag which I love! SIX Magazine is my eco friendly replacement for Elle, Cover and Vogue!

Pai Skincare

2011-08-30T13:34:00.000-07:00

Pai Skincare is a cool British organic skincare label which I have recently discovered. The products are certified organic with the Soil Association and are developed with sensitive and allergy prone skin in mind. I like!

Beauty tip of the day

2011-08-29T13:43:00.000-07:00

I have recently come across British organic skin care label Balm Balm and their cute balms in pots and tubes in green, pink and blue.

The organic balms can fix almost anything and I have been told to get the fragrance free lip balm as it can also double as a perfume when adding your favorite essential oils. As you all know jasmine is a favorite scent of mine so I will definitely have a go at making my own solid perfume!

Click this link to see the top tips on how to use Balm Balm in many other ways on their own website.

A break

2011-08-29T13:37:00.000-07:00

I have a had a little break from most things in life to spend some more time with my beautiful baby gal, sorry to leave you with an empty blog for a while...

New Favorite

2011-08-13T13:32:00.000-07:00

EDGE Natural Haircare is my new favorite natural hair care label. It's as organic as it can get with maintained quality. I am currently using the shampoo and conditioner for damaged hair as my hair is bleached and I love them!

Evolution

2011-07-06T14:15:00.001-07:00

It's all so confusing, all these messages on how to do and what to eat and what to not put on your body. For a while I was all about the 'if you can't eat it, don't put it on your skin' thinking, but now I'm not so sure anymore.

I just want really good products with really cool designs that works. Stuff that does what they are supposed to do and no fuss.

As much as I love organic I do love the feel of a really clean scalp. I'm compromising here now, are you all ok with that?!

Based on natural ingredients combined with modern technology in an ethical way, are you with me?

2011-07-06T14:12:00.000-07:00

Image from leeloo.com.au

Rich Hippie perfume

2011-06-01T09:43:00.000-07:00

Rich Hippies fabulous perfumes are and have always been one of my organic beauty must haves.

The perfumes are hand crafted using only the finest ingredients from small organic farms around the world. Perfumes just the way they should be! Unique, personal and with an unexpected zing!

My new favorite Rich Hippie perfume is Hoochie Coochie, a soft vanilla scent with neroli and a little bit of citrus.

Most Rich Hippie perfumes are available at Swedish Beauty Factory.

Healthy Beauty

2011-05-23T06:54:00.001-07:00

A book arrived in my letterbox the other day. Healthy Beauty by Samuel S. Epstein.

It's a book about beauty and chemicals. About what chemicals to avoid and what products to trust.

I have only read the first chapter so will write more about this book once I get through more of it. Very interesting for a start and the info is easy take in.

Rostedt

2011-04-04T14:46:00.000-07:00

Modern organic hair care mixed with traditional Thai remedies. Very exciting products leading the way on the organic hair care scene.

Rostedt products are of superior quality and having bought Sebumatic Shampoo and Just a Moment Conditioner I am a total Rostedt fan forever! The scent is heavenly and my hair is healthier than ever. Next product to try is their new body lotion with jasmine, mmmmm, I love jasmine.