Showing posts with label hair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hair. Show all posts

Monday, January 13, 2014

Initial Reaction- Philip Kingsley Products

Hey Guys!

Hope you are all doing well!

Today's post is a bit different than my usual posts! 

If you remember from a few weeks ago, I attended a launch party of a new hair care range to the Maltese Market! Just to give you a little refresher, check out my post here:


Earlier last week, I managed to get my hands on Philip Kingsley products, tailored for my hair needs!!

Apart from this blog post, I have done a video which corresponds to this blog post, check out the video below!


Just to take you through this post, I wanted to post an initial reaction post and then post a detailed review when I use the products for a longer time. 

As a brand, Philip Kingsley focuses on the Trichological needs of one's hair. Trichology as in the study of the scalp!
Before I decided which products to use, Philip Kingsely's Maltese Brand Manager sat down with me and we went through what I wanted to tackle.  


As you can see from my oh so glamourous picture above, my hair is coloured, fine and wavy. Apart from that, I have dandruff problems!

The solution?


Philip Kingsley's Hair Hero the Elasticizer to give some oomph to my dull hair whilst protecting my colour! I purchased the Take Comfort Jet Set travel set which include the Flaky/ Itchy Scalp Shampoo paired up with the Flaky/ Itchy Scalp Toner to kill those nasty flakes and the Moisture Balancing Conditioner which gives back some life to my dull hair!

The reason I bought the 75 ml products is so I could test out these products before buying larger size products since my hair has a mind of its own when it comes to certain products.

Just to give you an idea of the cost of these products, the Elasticizer (75ml) retails for around 20 euro whilst the Jet Set retails for around 25 euro.


The first product I tried out was the Elasticizer which  is a pre-shampoo treatment which you apply from the mid to the end of the hair and let it sit for 20 minutes in a shower cap. I also put a towel around my head since the product works better when it is kept warm.

Instantly, my ends looked much better after I rinsed the Elasticizer out. I then applied the shampoo and conditioner and finished off with the toner.


After a few hours, my hair was already much smoother and softer as you can see in the below image!


I decided to take pictures of myself up to the day I re-washed my hair just to see how my hair "behaves" compared to the day I first washed my hair with the products!

Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
My first impressions of these products was very positive. Infact, I realised that my hair colour looked brighter and just about the same as it did the day I left the hair salon with this colour! Compared to the first day, my hair looks smoother healthier and softer than it did before I washed it.

All in all, I really liked these products, however, I will test out these products for a longer period in order to give a fairer review!

Should you wish to purchase these products and live in Malta, you may purchase these products from Village Gossip in Mosta.

Stay tuned for a longer review!

Martina XOXO

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Fabulous Events- Bring me healthy hair! The Launch of the Philip Kingsley Brand in Malta!!

Hey Guys!

The coming weeks are super super crazy!! I have a number of exciting events coming up of a number of fantastic brands launching on the Maltese shores!!

The first event I attended earlier this week was of a new hair brand which will be taking Malta by storm in a few weeks time!

Liberty Business Culture hosted a number of bloggers and hairdressers alike to introduce us to the world of 'Philip Kingsley', the man who coined the phrase 'Bad Hair Day'! 

I think you all know who Audrey Hepburn is... well back in the 60s, Audrey was filming in London when she visited Mr. Kingsley himself since her hair was looking a bit dull and viola... That is were the first products were produced! Yes you read correctly, Philip Kingsley produced his first products for the late Audrey Hepburn, a pre-shampoo and deep conditioner!

This brand has a number of interesting products, all focusing on the scalp and it's health. Having 60 years of trichological experience,  and two clinics, one in Mayfair, London and another in New York, Philip Kingsley provide a number of services encompassing both medical and cosmetic issues relating to the scalp and hair health.

During the presentation, given by the brand's UK Sales Manager and International Trainer, Ms. Lisa Elizabeth Caddy, she stated that the hair is the soul to showing our health since hair feeds on the nutrients we consume, therefore, the brand strives on helping clients' hair achieve the best nutrients it can get through their products and services.  

She also told us that Philip Kingsley once said that our hair can make or ruin our day... you can be dressed to the nines and have fabulous make up on,  but if your hair is out of control, it can ruin your day completely... this comment made me reflect, and I realised that Mr. Kingsley is absolutely right!

Ms. Caddy took us through the number of products that the brand has adopted and she noted that their approach is based on hair texture rather than the standard normal, oily or dry identification.  The first step is to identify what type of hair you have, Philip Kingsley divides this in 4 types; Fine, Medium, Coarse and African- Caribbean and then tackle any other kind of problems such as scalp problems, hair loss etc.

Ms. Lisa Elizabeth Caddy
Ms. Lisa Elizabeth Caddy 
During the second half of the presentation, Ms. Caddy then presented one of the spa treatments which is done by the brand and their representatives, something which can also be done in Maltese salons!

This scalp treatment is tailored for each individual client, were the therapist uses specific scalp treating products together with a message which left all present very jealous of the model receiving the treatment!


I am really looking forward to getting my hands on some of their products soon since my hair is something I have been looking to bring back to life! 

After the event, we were given two sample products, the Moisture Balancing Shampoo and Conditioner which I have already used twice up till now!


Thank you to the Liberty Business Culture for inviting us to another awesome event (if you are a bit confused, Liberty Business Culture is the home of the Biocare Academy)!

I can't wait to get my hands on a few more products and I encourage you to look out for this amazing brand at a store near you! In order to stay updated as to where you can find these products and when they will be on the market, I encourage you to like the official Philip Kingsley Malta page here: https://www.facebook.com/philipkingsleymalta?fref=ts

Till next time!

Martina XOXO

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Fabulous Events: Beauty & Fitness Malta Launch +OOTD & FOTD

Hey Guys!

So yesterday I went to the Beauty & Fashion Malta launch which was held at the fabulous Excelsior Hotel in Floriana!

I had the opportunity to meet a number of my fellow blogger friends and enjoy a great evening packed with information about the new Beauty & Fitness portal to hit our shores!!

The site consists of a number of useful tips about the beauty and fitness industry with a number of experts on board which are available to help users with their queries.

You can visit their website, which is now online here:
and don't forget to like their facebook page here:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beautyandfitnessmalta/234028533402501

Check out a few pictures from the launch below, photos courtesy of Nicky Scicluna Photography- 

Mr. Maurizio Mamo delivering a speech about the website and company.
Spot the bloggers!
From Left: Elle, Caroline, Stefy, Jessica, Me & Marija
The Team behind the website
I also want to show you what I wore to the event, however, I want to send out some love to my fellow blogger friends who were present at the event:

- Rhi from http://othersideofcool.com/

Phara MT and Soap Cafe sponsored the gifts for the females and males present respectively.

My goody bag


OOTD
Jane Norman See Through Sleeveless Shirt
New Look Dip Hem
Shana Blazer
Shana Studded Pumps
Yana's Jewellery Statement Necklace

FOTD
Face
Catrice Prime and Fine Primer
Wjcon Corrective Primer
Inglot YSM Foundation
e.l.f cosmetics HD Powder
Make Up Store Concealer in Blue
essence Limited Edition Soul Sista Bronzing Powder in 01 Shake your Booty
Catrice Limited Edition Cruise Collection Blush in Apricot Smoothie
e.l.f Mist & Set

Eyes
essence I <3 Stage Eyeshadow Base
Catrice Absolute Eye Colour Mono in Bring Me Frosted Cake
Make Up Store Microshadow in Aquarius
essence Soul Sista Limited Edition Glitter Eyeliner in diving @swimming pool
Pupa Multiplay Eyeliner in 09
essence Multi Action Blackest Black Mascara
Jimont Eyebrow pencil in Brown No.1

Lips
Catrice Ultimate Colour in I'm a Lob-Star

Apart from my OOTD and FOTD, please meet 'The Heidi', since I decided to experiment with my hair before the event, what do you think?

The Heidi

Thank you again to the team at Dark Dragon Media for the invite and well done for a fantastic event!

Martina XOXO

Friday, April 26, 2013

Pins of the Week- 26/04/13

Hey Guys!


You know what that means?? Pins of the Week! Don't forget to check out our full Board here: http://pinterest.com/allthingsfablog/pins-of-the-week-260413/

And follow us on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/allthingsfablog/
Simple but gorgeous <3
Click the picture to check out the top 15 nail colours for Spring!
Colour bliss <3
Rainbow <3
Stunning Tutorial
Great tips- Click the picture for article!
Loving the combination!
Chic and Casual Combo!
Adorable bathing suit!
Great Tip Pins:
Nail Shape Guide
Workout tips
With the wedding season coming up, we thought to include this stay all day post- click the picture for article
Cute DIY project

Until Next Week!

The Fabulous Team XOXO

Friday, April 5, 2013

Pins of the Week- 05/04/2013

Hi Guys!!

Hello Spring!!

Today's post is inspired by Spring and Fantasy!

Don't forget that you can visit the full board here: http://pinterest.com/allthingsfablog/pins-of-the-week-05042013/ and follow us on pinterest here: http://pinterest.com/allthingsfablog/

Black and Gold combination
Dark Purple and Pink Look
Spring Nails
Cute Owl Nail Tutorial!
Elegant Updo!
Interesting article on how to wear your hair with different dresses!
Great article on how to  build your wardrobe!
LOVE the outfit!
Not beauty related but came across this on Pinterest and was amazed so I had to share it with you!

That's all folks!

The Fabulous Team XOXO

Friday, March 22, 2013

Pins of the Week- 22/03/13

Hey Guys!

It's officially Spring YAY!!

Check out our full Pins of the Week here: http://pinterest.com/allthingsfablog/pins-of-the-week-22032013/

Don't forget to follow us on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/allthingsfablog/

Not a wearable look but loving this spring vibe!
Those lips <3
I need to get one of these head bands!!
Definitely trying this out!
Awesome nail idea!
Another great nail idea!
I am in lust with this dress!
Just Beautiful!
Some great tips for our fair readers!
And the Award for best Pin of the week goes to...

Awesome idea- Click on the photo to go directly to the tutorial!
The Fabulous Team XOXO