Heat Free Waves

I love wearing my hair in effortless, beachy waves, however I don't like to use heat on my hair every time I wash it. I therefore had to find a way to get the look, without using heated tongs. My hair takes ages to dry and so often I have to wash my hair in the evening, leave it in plaits overnight, and then I will have beachy waves in the morning. However last week we had a hot spell and I could get away with going out with wet hair, so I decided to use my heat-free method to rock one of my favourite hairstyles on day one, so that the next day I could enjoy heat-free waves.

This hairstyle is so easy to do - part your hair in the centre then create a plait on each side of your head. Pull them up on top of your head and pin in place. Be warned - I always get stares when I wear this. It's as if people either love or loathe it.

Here is the second-day beachy waves! So easy to create and no heat damage as your hair dries naturally throughout the day. As it was sunny, I did still apply product to my hair whilst it was damp to prevent it from getting too frazzled in the sun. Enjoy your effortless two-day hairstyles :)

English Rose

I don't feel that I deserve the title of an English Rose as I associate it with beautiful women such as Kate Winslet or Keira Knightley. However I do try and channel this look from time to time in my make up. These photos are from one such occasion in the last week. I have nothing at all on my eyes (yes, not even a lick of clear mascara!), rosy cheeks and just-bitten lips. I also tried to do a slightly romantic hairstyle that was, I hope, effortlessly feminine looking. Enjoy!

Face: Estée Lauder Double Wear foundation in Shell; Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer in 1 Fair; e.l.f. Mineral Eye Brightener; e.l.f. HD Powder.

Cheeks: Sleek Blush (Santorini Collection) in Santorini.

Brows: Benefit browzings (as per usual. I hit pan today after three years!) in Light. Collection 2000 Clear Mascara.

Eyes: Nothing at all!

Lips: Bourjois Sweet Kiss Lipstick (number 51).

My hair is merely plaited from the top of a side parting to just behind the ear, pulling in sections from the front and behind as I went, then tied in a side pony tail. I really wish I had the money to have my hair highlighted again. Alas, I have no income! 

Do you like the English Rose look, or are you more of a bronzed lady at heart? Show me your faces ladies! (I invite you to post photos to English Rose or Bronzed posts below) :)

Nicole x