Spring! The season that has that “clean” stigma stuck to it… Well, guess what? I’m sticking with it!
Spring just happens to be my favourite season. You see, I’m not a fan of the heat and as beautiful as it is to cuddle up on the lounge in a snuggy during Winter – I prefer something in the middle – Spring!
So let’s talk fresh, that’s what Spring is right? New, fresh, happy?
Whether it’s clearing out your closet, getting some bright, new warm weather threads or a completely different look, there are so many ways to embrace Spring and all that it stands for!
When I think about fresh hair, I think a good trim, a fresh colour or a complete style and colour change – be brave!
Gloss colours are perfect for this season, they of course aren’t permanent, add incredible shine for hair that’s been dulled by Winter and are just the thing for testing the waters with a new colour.
[we love Affinage Satin – they’re available in .000 clear for anyone just wanting shine and they’re a keratin colour so they’re a treatment as well, bonus!]
Smell that? That’s the smell of Spring, doesn’t it make you wanna chuck out all your jumpers, put on a dress and run around on the grass?
My best tip for really feeling the season is fragrance. Whether it’s a new perfume or a candle for the salon/house – grab one that makes you feel happy, fun and fresh. For you, I am beyond obsessed with MARC JACOBS Daisy Sunshine. Although it was launched in 2012, it’s still a forward fragrance with fruity floral notes, perfect for putting you in the mood for fun!
For the salon/house, you cannot go past Glasshouse Fragrances – Australian made, triple scented treats – try Galapagos, a mix of kaffir lime and cocoa butter, SO GOOD!
Nails, nails, nails. One thing to get you noticed and make you feel like a million bucks is an on trend manicure. This season it’s kind of a free for all, whatever takes your fancy but… I can tell you that pastels are back with vengeance – this year focus on lemons (ORLY Lemonade), mints (ORLY Gumdrop) and pale purples (ORLY Lollipop).
Metallics and glitters are in, really in…think iridescent shades that can stand on their own (try ORLY “Merdmaid Tale”) – no need for statement jewelry with a colour like that! Nudes and navies are also massive so if you’re not quite brave enough to go the bright pastels or the out of this world metallic, there are a squillion nude and navy shades to get you on trend.
(we’re loving ORLY “Cotton Candy”, it’s a sweet nude with a hint of pink and ORLY “Charged Up”, a violet navy that’ll have you skipping with confidence!)
Finally, pull everything together with a lip pop – that’s right a lip pop, you know a really rad colour that no one can take their eyes off? This Spring, a bright pink is what you’re after. There are some real sweet peas out there…
Try Lime Crime Geradium, Great Pink Planet or Countessa Fluorescent – these beauties are true to what you see, have a lasting power you wouldn’t believe and as a super special bonus – are cruelty free and vegan, yay!
That’s it from me until next time!
Always enjoy the cute things and be silly once in a while,
Bonnie
xx