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Beauty review: New holy grail hair product

Well hello to you my reader chums! Today I've got a review for you on a hair product I've been obsessed with over the past month, Orofluido's zen control elixir. I've received this at Catalyst's PR event, where on the day at the Revlon booth, they used this product when styling my hair. Once they applied it, I was intrigued by the delicious scent and couldn't wait it give it a go!

Having such naturally wavy and slightly frizzy hair, I've always found it hard to keep a hairstyle in tact no matter what sort of products I would use. For example if I were to straighten it or put it up in a ponytail, the natural waves would come through and my hair would frizz out and wouldn't look how I'd like it. Therefore, as you can imagine doing my hair became quite a frustrating and tedious task. However I then discovered this little beauty, which has changed my hair styling process for the better!
Packaging -  With majority of hair products I own, they tend to come in plastic bottles or tubes, however this oil's bottle is simply stunning, The thin, rounded glass tube with floral pattern on the front looks elegant and I love how it's clear because you can see how much of the product is left. 

Consistency -  The hair oil I find is the perfect consistency because it's not too thick or heavy, yet not to thin either which makes it easier to smooth through the hair. It's a very light product and isn't sticky in the slightest, meaning when its blended through, it doesn't weigh the hair down or make it unpleasant to touch. Once put through the hair ( I mainly focus from middle to ends), it's left feeling amazingly smooth and healthy, giving a fabulous shine after straightening.

Scent -  Initially, the scent was what attracted me to this elixir because it's one of those smells that you keep wanting to come back to. I'm not the best at explaining scents, yet how I will describe it is mix between floral and musky that isn't too overwhelming. Even though it's not a heavy scent, it does cling to the hair and stays for a good while after use.

Benefits -  The top features of this product are endless for me, hence why it's my new holy grail. From the first use I was hooked and knew it'll become part of my routine. I typically like to apply this either after I've used heat defence so pre-styling or when the whole look is complete. I then find when straightening for instance, styling becomes much easier and the straightness will stay in tact, for the whole day, with frizziness reduced entirely. I love how this magical elixir has the ability to not only tame frizz but continue to make my hair look silky. Even if now my hair begins to wave, it's not a frizzy mess like it used to be, my hair somehow stays tame. 

I hope you enjoyed this review. What are your holy grail hair products?

Thank you for reading <3

Day in London: Catalyst Autumn/Winter preview event

Well hello to you my reader chums! Yesterday, I attended the Catalyst Autumn/Winter preview event, my first ever blogger-style occasion. As I was quite new to going to these functions, I asked to bring my twin along to make the day much less nerve-wracking. However, when I arrived, I was welcomed with such a friendly environment that all the initial worries floated away. 

The Catalyst Autumn/Winter preview event was an exciting day in London, and here is my full experience.

Catalyst Autumn/Winter preview event

The event was set in a gorgeous clear rooftop area, filled with a range of different booths showcasing and demonstrating a vast selection of products. After arrival, we delved into the many stands and got talking to all the companies. Through chatting, we learnt about the unique products, the history, how to use them and top tips. As well as a lovely interactive experience, it was really insightful and educational too, finding out about many unknown brands/products. I loved how friendly and easily approachable everyone was. I even got chatting and made friends with a couple of bloggers, Ceri and Lydia, who Maria and I then went and had Starbucks trip with afterwards.

Catalyst Autumn/Winter preview event

BeautyCrowd

The first stall we approached was BeautyCrowd who were genuinely so lovely and informative about everything on display and themselves.

Catalyst Autumn/Winter preview event

Steamcream

The lady at Steamcream and Micro cell 2000 was ultra sweet, testing out the products and explaining them all to us. At Steamcream, the tins were the most adorable and distinctive little things, I can't wait for the Christmas ones to be released!
Steamcream

Nanokeratin

Heading to the Nanokeratin stall, we found out it's a family run business. Within their family included twin brothers which was pretty fab as we could relate and easily talk to them both!

Nanokeratin

Sexyhair

The spread put on by Sexyhair was very glamorous and suave, complete with a backstage-esque type mirror where they styled guests hair.
Sexyhair

Sexyhair

Catalyst Autumn/Winter preview event

PawPaw

Waltzing over to the PawPaw booth I was very excited because I've been loving the original balm over the past few weeks! Finding out more about the product I've been using was not only interesting but eye opening as weird as that sounds because it made you aware of what's being put on your skin and the benefits it has.

Pawpaw

PawpawPaw paw

Revlon Professional 

One of my favourite stalls we went to was the Revlon Professional. Offering us a relaxing and inviting experience, the stylists made Maria and I up by doing our hair. They gave me rather swish, beachy waves and for Maria since she has long hair, experimented with a wedding inspired up-do.

Revlon professional

This is me posing in the mirror, which I have to admit I wanted to take home! It reminded me of backstage theatre where all the actresses/actors prepare their makeup and hair before an electrifying performance.

Revlon professional

Here's my final look; I felt oh so fresh at this point and wanted to just swish my hair around (without looking like a complete fool.)

Revlon professional

Maria's ever so elegant look ( I really loved the final outcome!)

Revlon professional hairRevlon professional hair

After a incredible and insightful few hours at the event, with our new buddy Lydia we headed to Starbucks, grabbed a drink (plus a nutella cookie aka the best creation ever) and sat down in Cavendish square for charming chat. I thoroughly enjoyed Starbucks and a natter with our new blogger friend in the cutest little setting. Good company and pretty places is all you really need for that perfect afternoon! 

London Chelsea
Starbucks

I want to say a big thank you to Catalyst for inviting me and making me feel so welcome at my first ever blogger event. The overall experience was fantastic, I left feeling so enlightened, discovering new people and products. I'm so excited to now dive into all my new goodies and give them a try! 

Thank you for reading <3