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Secret Santa – How to get it right this Christmas

Posted on December 10, 2013 by BekaG | Leave a comment

The names have been pulled from the hat (or mug in our case) and you’ve got your secret Santa sorted. Whether you know them really well or only have that brief exchange over the coffee machine, these make up, skincare and haircare goodies should get you top marks for that perfect professional present this Christmas.

OPI Mariah Carey Mini Liquid Sand Trio

All I want for Christmas is… this gorgeous liquid sand trio and with a little help from Mariah Carey & OPI this could make you a very popular girl/boy in the office.

Burt’s Bees Head to Toe Starter Kit

Who doesn’t love all natural skincare? This Burt’s Bees Head to Toe Starter Kit features 6 essentials to pamper your colleague this Christmas.

Nails Inc Snowflake Collection – Limited Edition

This Limited Edition Snowflake Collection from Nails Inc will have everybody in your office wishing they were your secret santa. Featuring a trio of nail polishes including the beautiful snowflake top coat.

Rock Beauty Nail Rock Disco Book

Treat the beauty junkie in your office with this amazing Nail Rock Disco Book from Rock Beauty. Featuring a Designer Liner in Disco, Nail Rock Chevron Wraps and Body Rock Tattoos in Glitter for them to enjoy and experiment with.

Amie Hero Products Collection

Does the girl sitting next to you love her skincare? Then this Duo from Amie brings together their Hero products that have been, tried, tested and loved for a fool proof secret santa gift.

Wella Professionals Style Thermal Image Gift Set

Have you got the girl who has beautifully styled hair everyday? Then this trio of hair styling products from Wella Professionals will ensure that she’s happy and still styling without the damage.

Xen-Tan Try Before You Buy Collection

Is there a fake tan lover amongst the team? Then this Xen-Tan collection from HQHair brings together an instant tan, bronzer and tanning lotion to continue their glowing tan without the streaks.

Men U Matte Refresh & Moisture Set

Treat the guy that sits opposite you with this trio from Men-U. Containing a facial wash, skin refresh gel and matt facial moisturiser, this will ensure that you’re in the good books for that next report.

L’Oreal Paris Men Expert Vita Lift Kit

Another great gift offering for the men in your office, this L’Oreal Paris Men Expert Vita Lift Kit features a duo of anti-perspiration and anti-aging cream that will keep his bathroom cupboard topped up over Christmas.

Shave Doctor Gift Pack

Containing a trio of premium shaving care, this Shave Doctor Gift Pack is ideal for any age or type of guy from the office.

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Top Stocking Fillers For Christmas

Posted on December 9, 2013 by BekaG | Leave a comment

Its not only the big presents that you need to get sorted this Christmas, Stocking Fillers also bring a lot of joy just in a smaller package. So make Christmas an amazing one this year and fill those stockings with these beauty must haves.

Urban Decay Super Saturated High Gloss Lip Colour

Throw one of these in your beauty lovers’ stocking and they will know how much you care for them, from one of the biggest beauty brands in the world, these Urban Decay High Gloss Lip Colours will satisfy the beauty junkies this Christmas.

Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm Tube

These little lip balms have been doing the rounds in the blogasphere for some time now and those loved ones this Christmas will benefit greatly if you pop one in their stocking. Featuring a 100% natural formula that nourishes and hydrates your lips.

Konjac Sponge Puff with Added French Green Clay

These sponges are used in the finest spas around the world and are excellent tools for absorbing excess oil on your skin. These are great for those beauty junkies within your family and friendship group. It adds a little unique twist to their stocking and will introduce them to something they might never have even considered using before.

Bellapierre Cosmetics 3 Eyeshadows Palette

Nobody will be disappointed by finding this in their stocking. This gorgeous trio of eyeshadows from Bellapierre comes in a beautiful case with double ended applicator and 2 blendable colours perfect for any time of year.

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush

From the Real Techniques core collection, this Expert Face Brush allows you apply foundation or concealer without it becoming blotchy and leaving you with as natural complexion as possible.

Pixi Icy Eye Palette in Buff Blizzard

This is such a stunning and cute palette from Pixi, bringing you 6 beautiful shades that suit all skin tones. Your Mum, sister or friend will love this in their stocking and will introduce them to a new palette that they are bound to use every day.

Aromatherapy Associates Little Bell

Give your Mum the gift of something truly luxurious with this adorable Little Bell from Aromatherapy Associates. This little bottle of Revive Morning Bath & Shower Oil promises for an experience your Mum will love this Christmas.

Mavala Cracking Duo

With a range of colours available on HQHair, we have fallen head over heels for these cute nail polish duos from Mavala. Featuring two beautiful nail polishes side by side and wrapped up in a cracker for you to enjoy.

Decleor Aroma Gift

Another great gift for your Mum or Gran, this Decleor Aroma Gift in Pomander is a beautiful scent diffuser designed to hang in your wardrobe or even on your Christmas Tree to release your favourite Decleor scent.

Essie Set In Stones Disco Mirror Ball Chaos

Glitter nail polishes are an essential trend over the festive season and this Disco Mirror Ball Chaos from Essie will deliver just the right amount of sparkle this Christmas. Fill those stockings with glitter polishes and you’ll have everyone feeling great this Christmas.

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GLAMGLOW Youth Mud Mask – The Best Face Mask In The World 2014

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Somersl | Leave a comment

Hello! Look what has just won ELLE Beauty Award Best Face Mask in The World 2014!

It’s the GLAMGLOW Youth Mud!

Designed as the ultimate 10-minute ‘facial in a jar’ used behind-the-scenes in Hollywood’s Entertainment, Music, Fashion and Award industries, for immediate camera-ready skin. GLAMGLOW’S® mud base is from Southern France, home to glamorous Cannes, St. Tropez and Monaco. For best results apply in a medium layer with a foundation brush to clean skin. The mask will tingle as it tightens and brightens the skin. Leave GLAMGLOW® on for 5 to 10 minutes or until the mask fully dries and rinse off with water, using circular motions to deepen the level of exfoliation. Use GLAMGLOW® once or twice a week or whenever your skin needs an instant boost.

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Find The Perfect Gift For Mum This Christmas

Posted on December 6, 2013 by BekaG | Leave a comment

Our Mums help us out non stop, whether its a little task or a big helping hand, Christmas is that time of year when you can show your Mum how much you appreciate everything that she does for you.

Here are our top 10 must have gifts to show your Mum how much you love her this Christmas.

Aromatherapy Associates Festive Bath & Shower Collection

Treat your Mum to a relaxing and indulgent experience with these luxurious aroma therapeutic oils. Featuring 10 uplifting and calming oils with irresistible fragrances and properties to de-stress, revive, support and relax your Mum.

Elemis Skin Brilliance

Featuring 4 uniquely beautiful Elemis skincare products, this Skin Brilliance set from HQhair will soften, smooth and add radiance to your Mum’s skin. This set makes a great gift for Christmas because not only are the products amazing, they all come wrapped in a purple snake printed box with a beautiful bow to finish.

Caudalie Premier Cru Anti-Aging Set

If your Mum loves her skincare products, then this Caudalie Premier Cru duo is perfect for her this Christmas. Formulated with an expert blend of natural ingredients, these two premium products soften, smooth and brighten aging or mature skin beautifully.

butter LONDON Backstage Basic Set

Does your Mum love a bit of glamour? Then this Backstage Basic Set from butter LONDON provides you with all of the essentials to give her a sleek, glossy finish every time.

Elizabeth Arden Xmas Holiday Blockbuster

Really spoil your Mum this Christmas with a collection of make up that’s luxurious, premium and beautiful. Featuring every item your Mum will love to use including a 12 colour eyeshadow palette, 3 ceramide lipsticks, blush, a 3 piece brush set and much much more.

Moroccanoil Styling Essentials Collection

Beautiful hair is easy to achieve when you’re using Moroccanoil, so treat your Mum this Christmas to a trio of styling essentials all containing hair loving argan oil.

Macadamia Natural Oil Flawless Finish

Another hair care gift for your Mum, this Macadamia Natural Oil Flawless Finish provides you with a hair loving conditioner, hairspray and vent brush that take care of your Mum’s hair and keep her looking glamorous.

L’Occitane Delicate Cherry Blossom Collection

Your Mum will really love this L’Occitane collection, not only does it feature 4 premium skin loving products from one of the world’s leading skincare brands, it takes advantage of the gorgeous properties of Cherry Blossom for a fragrant and beautiful set for your Mum to enjoy.

Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Set

As one of Elizabeth Arden’s most popular collections of all time, this 5th Avenue set provides the ideal gift to treat your Mum to a scent that she will love wearing this Christmas. Containing a cleanser, body lotion and 30ml Eau De Parfum with a rich, spicy fragrance that lasts all day long.

Decleor Wonders of Nature Aroma Tonic Gift Set

Your Mum will love this set for Christmas for a multitude of reasons. Firstly, it’s created by Decleor, who are well known for their premium skincare with beautiful results every time. Secondly, they use the power of nature within each of the three products in this range, which ensures for a gentle and irritation free experience for your mum. And lastly, this trio comes in a beautifully package book that opens up to reveal these gorgeous skincare products.

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Top Make Up Gifts For Christmas

Posted on December 4, 2013 by BekaG | Leave a comment

This Christmas we know that you have a lot of people to be spending for, whether it’s your Mum, your sister or your best friend, if they’re a make up junkie then you’re in the right place to find the perfect gift for them this Christmas.

NARS Cosmetics Guy Bourdin Collection Longwear Eyeliner Set

This A/W has been an exciting one for NARS, releasing a collection from french fashion photographer Guy Bourdin, one of our favourites from the range is this gorgeous Longwear Eyeliner Set. Featuring 5 beautiful eyeliners with rich, creamy colours that glide on smoothly with a smudge free finish. This is a great set for anybody that loves to focus on their eyes and love to experiment with colour.

Urban Decay Face Case Shattered (Limited Edition)

New to HQHair this season, this Urban Decay Face Case Shattered palette is the latest addition to their coveted palette collection and brings you everything you need to get that professional finish every time. Featuring 5 new eyeshadows in ‘Shakedown’, ‘Remix’, ‘Nameless’, ‘Minor Sin’ and ‘Bleach’. 2 blushes, 1 highlighter, a full size super saturated high gloss lip colour and travel size 24/7 glide on pencil in perversion.

Real Techniques Travel Essentials Kit

Real Techniques have fast become one of the most sought after make up brush brands in the industry and it’s pretty easy to see why. With a professional designed range of brushes that complete their core, eyeshadow and now duo fibre ranges, this Travel set brings together their best sellers to keep you looking great on the go.

Eylure Katy Perry Mini Kit

Have an eyelash lover in your group of friends? This Katy Perry kit provides them with one of each of Katy Perry’s first collaboration with Eylure. From a subtle daytime lash to the full on glamour of the double lash Oh My! This collection will tick all of the boxes and make a great addition to your friends beauty collection.

Lipstick Queen Discovery Kit

Probably the most universal gift within this countdown, this Lipstick Queen Discovery Kit would make an ideal gift for your mum, sister or friend. Featuring 3 super luscious lipsticks in a range of neutral and beautiful shades that suit any skin tone and will be sure to put a smile on their face this Christmas.

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Office to Christmas Party Must Haves

Posted on December 2, 2013 by BekaG | Leave a comment

We’ve all had those moments where an office party invite pops up and it’s horrendously last minute. But here are a few products to keep in your bag, car or even your desk to ensure that when the party calls, you’re ready to answer.

Sparkling Eyes

Go from day wear mascara to night time fabulous with a simple set of eyelashes to really add the glamour to your office party look. We love these sets from Girls Aloud and Katy Perry‘s collaboration with Eylure, with some staple shapes to suit all eye shapes and styles.

Perfect Pout

Nothing says party like a beautiful red lip, so pop one of these luscious scarlet shades into your bag and you’ll be painting the town red in no time. These formulas from Nars, Duwop, Urban Decay and Daniel Sandler work brilliant and provide you with long lasting colour.

Glow All Night

With our hectic work schedules, we sometimes don’t have the time to plan and prepare our tan before we have that office party. So make sure that you’re always one step ahead by keeping an instant tan close to hand. These formulas from Garnier, Vita Liberata, St Tropez and Anatomicals ensure that you’ll be left with a golden, streak free tan that will get you out of the office doors and onto the dancefloor.

Turn Up The Volume

You’ve semi-prepared your hair the day of the office party but by 5pm your hair is lacking some lustre and needs some much deserved TLC. These products need no styling tool and provide you with loads of volume. Use a combination of the Macadamia No Tangle Brush and the Sleep In Rollers Back Combing Brush to brush in the style and ensure that you back comb some volume into your roots. The Helmut spray from Evo and the Redken Powder Grip keep your hair in place and add volume without adding heat.

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Top Christmas Gifts For Under £15

Posted on December 1, 2013 by BekaG | Leave a comment

Looking for something great for your stocking fillers or a lovely present for your friend, then this range of Christmas gifts for under £15 won’t break the bank but will make sure everybody is happy this year.

Percy & Reed Va Va Voom Volume Bag

A great gift for your friend or sister, this kit contains 3 of Percy & Reed’s best volumising hair styling products in a cute zip-up cosmetics case.

St Tropez Self Tan Starter Kit

Got a friend or family member that’s dying to indulge in a good tanning session, then this St Tropez Self Tan Starter Kit introduces them to one of the leading tanning brands in the industry as well as an amazing self tan experience that they won’t look back on.

Burt’s Bees Tips & Toes Kit

Containing 6 amazing skin care products, this Burt’s Bees Tips & Toes Kit covers all bases and provides you with 100% natural formulas that your friend will love indulging in.

Mavala Cracking Duo

Available in a range of beautiful colour combinations, this Cracking Duo set is perfect to make all of your friends happy as well as making the perfect stocking filler.

Elemis Fresh Skin Perfectly Polished

This amazing skincare duo from Elemis brings a refreshing combination of premium moisturiser and face wash from one of the best skincare brands in the industry.

L’Oreal Paris Men Expert Vita Lift 5 Kit

Let’s not leave the boys out too, whether it’s a new partner, Dad or a friend this L’Oreal Paris Men Expert Vita Lift 5 Kit provides you with a duo including a complete anti aging cream and antiperspirant to keep your loved one looking good and feeling great.

Rock Beauty Nail Rock Book

If somebody around you loves nail art and experimenting with their style then this Rock Beauty Nail Rock Book will give them the inspiration and tips to getting spot on trendy nails.

Goldwell Dualsenses Rich Repair Gift Set

This gorgeous set from Goldwell features a duo of their best selling shampoo and conditioner which makes the perfect gift for anybody who loves hair care. This duo is worth £19 but can be yours for just £15 on HQhair.

Nails Inc Snowflake Collection Limited Edition

Got a trend setter amongst your group of friends? This Snowflake collection features 3 gorgeous polishes including a beautiful nude, stylish foil silver polish and an amazing snowflake top coat to get festive nails in no time.

Shave Doctor Gift Pack

Another gift for the boys, this Shave Doctor Gift Pack contains a trio of moisturiser, facial wash and shave creme all with the premium formula that Shave Doctor always delivers.

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Winter Lip Care

Posted on November 29, 2013 by BekaG | Leave a comment

It’s officially Winter and although you’re wrapping yourself up warm with scarves, gloves and hats, our lips sometimes get overlooked and end up sore and cracked.

Well we won’t let that happen, so here are our top lip care products to invest in and slip into your pocket, place on your desk and keep in your bag to ensure that you’re lips look for kissable than ever.

Burt’s Bees are coveted for their lip loving formulas that nourish and leave them feeling soft and supple again. Using 100% natural ingredients, these lip balms are gentle on your lips and come in a range of flavors including Acai Berry, Honey and Peppermint.

Bliss Fabulips Balm brings you the luxury received during every facial at the Bliss spa. Enriched with shea butter, jojoba, vitamin E and grape seed oils, your lips will be left feeling moisturised and supple in no time.

The Seascape Island Apothecary Peppermint Oil Lip Balm contains 100% natural peppermint essential oil with jersey honey and jojoba seed oil to leave your lips soft, nourished and protected against the cold.

The L’Occitane Shea Moisturising Organic Lip Balm ensures that dry, cracked and core lips get back on top form in no time with a wonderful 10% Shea Butter to really nourish and hydrate your lips thoroughly.

These Korres Lip Butter Sticks with added SPF15, moisturise your lips with these delicious lip balms from HQhair. Protecting against the cold with mandarin oil to deeply nourish and provide you with long lasting care.

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The Last Pay Day Before Christmas!

Posted on November 29, 2013 by BekaG | Leave a comment

Ahh! Christmas is less than 4 weeks away now and this is your last pay day to get all of those presents sorted for your family and friends.

Here are some of our top picks in one place for you to get yourself organised.

Macadamia Natural Oil Original Heroes Trio

If hair is a big part of somebody you love’s life then this Macadamia Natural Oil Trio is the perfect gift for him. Containing 3 hair loving products designed to add moisture to your hair and protect it from any damage. All brought together in a beautiful green mesh bag.

OPI Take Ten Mini Kit

Do they love nails? Then this Take Ten Mini Kit from OPI is ideal for feeding their nail polish addition. Bringing together some of OPI’s best selling shades, your family or friend will be able to experiment with their style and keep things fresh with these professional polishes.

Pixi Eye Alchemy Palette – Metallic Magic

Got a make up lover in the family? Treat them to this gorgeous limited edition Pixi Eye Palette containing 36 beautiful metallic shades.

Paul Mitchell Fab Girls Finish First Gift Set

This is a cute little gift set that would be perfect for your younger sister or cousin, this Fab Girls Finish First gift set contains a trio of hair care and styling solutions from best selling hair care brand Paul Mitchell. All brought together within a lovely noted case.

L’Occitane Genius Shea Butter Collection

Your Mum or Dad will love this set from L’Occitane, featuring a stunning collection of best selling skin care containing the ultra nourishing ingredient shea butter.

Juicy Couture Bring On The Night – Viva La Juicy Noir set

This is perfect for your sister or friend, the Viva La Juicy Noir Set from Juicy Couture contains the Viva La Juicy and Viva La Juicy Noir Travel sprays as well as a nail polish duo and a beautiful, pink metallic clutch.

Moroccanoil Moisture Repair On The Go Essentials Mini Trio

Another great gift set for your hair loving friend, this mini trio from Moroccanoil features the Moisture Repair Shampoo, Conditioner and world renowned Moroccanoil Oil Treatment that will transform their hair this festive season.

Urban Decay Black Market 24/7 Glide On Pencil Set

A lovely gift for the beauty junkie in your life, this Black Market Glide on Pencil Set from Urban Decay features 6 gorgeous eye pencils in luscious colours to suit all eye colours. Let your friend experiment with their beauty with this amazing gift set this Christmas.

Sleep In Rollers Black and Gold Glitter Gift Set

Big hair any day of the year sounds like a pretty amazing gift to us! This Sleep In Rollers Black & Gold Glitter Gift Set features a full set of glitter rollers with clips and DVD included to give your friend or sister those extra hours in bed without the hassle of putting in rollers in the morning.

Elemis For Men Deluxe Facial Collection

Not forgetting the men in your life, whether it be your partner, Dad or brother, this Elemis For Men Deluxe Facial Collection from HQhair ensures to put a smile on his face this Christmas with a collection of 4 best selling skin and shaving care with Elemis’ professional formulas.

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The Urban Decay Naked 3 Is Here!

Posted on November 27, 2013 by BekaG | Comments Off

The Urban Decay Naked 3 is now available to Pre-Order over on HQHair.

Released on the 21st December, this already highly coveted palette has had the blogapshere in a frenzy!

Featuring not 1 but 12 never before seen eyeshadows, Urban Decay really has got us going crazy for one of the beauty world’s biggest releases for 2013. Complete with a double ended brush for you to experiment your style with as well as samples of all 4 primer potions, we thought we’d break down this amazing new palette by shade to show you what everybody is getting excited for.

This year Urban Decay have taken on a more rose hued approach to their shadows. With much warmer, pinker tones that allow the Naked 3 to stand apart from it’s famous predecessors.

Strange

The lightest shade from the Urban Decay Naked 3 palette, Strange boasts a pale, neutral pink with a matte satin finish. A great shade for highlighting and adding light into your smokey eye look.

Dust

This preliminary shade provides you with a pale metallic shade. Dust takes on iridescent hues using a beautiful micro glitter. This is a lovely shade for highlighting under your brow.

Burnout

Burnout adds peach notes with a light satin finish, great for blending into your crease to add some depth to your daytime look.

Limit

The first rose hued eyeshadow in the Naked 3 palette, Limit has a stunning matte finish with a light dusty rose hue. Perfect for hitting those romantic notes with your smokey eye.

Buzz

Adding some depth to the collection now, Buzz consists of a gorgeous metallic rose shimmer with silver micro glitter to really invite the light into your look.

Trick

This copper hued shade allows you to add some warmth to your eyes now, with Trick providing you with a light metallic pinky-copper shade containing tonal micro-sparkle.

Nooner

The first true matte shade in the Naked 3, Nooner is a medium pinky brown that’s perfect for your deep daytime shade or great for building up an evening look.

Liar

Liar is a gorgeous mauve shimmer with a medium metallic finish. Great for adding shine as well as depth to your smokey eye.

Factory

With it’s pinky-brown hues, Factory adds beautiful warmth to your look. Using a satin finish to add subtle light and shimmer to your eyes without being too overpowering.

Mugshot

A deep metallic taupe shade, Mugshot adds deep shimmer with a slight pink shift included to follow with the rose toned theme of the Naked 3.

Darkside

Another satin eyeshadow within the Naked 3, Darkside features a deep taupe-mauve satin that can be worked as your deepest smokey eye colour or to build up in the crease of your eye.

Blackheart

The darkest shade from the Naked 3 palette, Blackheart features a smokey black matte finish with a beautiful rosy red micro sparkle for a warm, stunning twist.

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