Review: GHD Eclipse ♥

Hey people!

GHD Eclipse 

So today I’m super excited to be reviewing the GHD Eclipse flat iron. You can buy this beautiful soul of a flat iron on http://www.ghdhair.com or at Sephora like I did for $295 CAD… I know steep!

The first time I used these I absolutely fell in love with them. I think we can all agree that GHD rules the flat iron world and this one literally trumps anything I’ve tried before. It has patented “Tri-Zone” technology that features six sensors and super-thin plates allowing the perfect heat control from root to tip. It heats up in literally less than 20 seconds and even has an automatic shut off for impatient, lazy and forgetful people... like me. :)

You can straighten or curl thicker sections at once compared to other flat irons. It’s perfect for naturally curly and frizzy hair because the plates calm and smoothen your hair even without any finishing products! The ionic plates lock in the moisture and your hair feels like a million bucks. Thinking back at all the times I’ve straightened my hair with other irons almost brings a funny feeling in the pit of my stomach because I could have avoided so much damage!

A flower on top of a piece of
aerogel suspended over a flame
from a Bunsen burner

Not only is this straightener paving the way for all modern day straighteners but also it just looks like the future. It has silver lines along the sides and the rest of it is all black including the plates (you can also get it in white)! It looks really sleek and has a light up GHD logo on the inside and on the outside, which blink when the straightener is heating up. The iron is lined with aerogel insulation ensuring that that the outer shell is cool-to-the-touch making it optimal for curling as well. Aerogel has excellent insulating properties, and a flower placed on top of it can even be protected from almost direct flame from a Bunsen burner #science. The sides of it are curved which also makes it great for curling or hair that gets easily knotted.

Silicone Guard 

The GHD Eclipse also features a nine-foot swivel cord because it is a top-notch salon flat iron and this just makes it easier for hairdressers to work comfortably around their clients. It comes with a heat resistant soft silicone guard so when your done with it you can cover it and not have to worry about someone accidentally getting burnt on an open hair straightener. Another snazzy thing about this flat iron is the cool noises it makes when you turn it on and to tell you when it’s done heating up.

I’m not knocking the GHD Professional because if any of you have tried it you know it’s an amazing iron and does a wonderful job but this one literally just blew even the GHD Professional out of the water. I seriously think that I should consider applying for a job at GHD because I really can’t stop talking to people about this straightener. And I know its really pricey because ain’t nobody got $295 to drop like that and I feel your pain because of the stupid 13% tax we have in Toronto which took me up to like $330 x_x but its super worth it. If you think your straightener is amazing and it works for you defs don’t run out and get this one but when that puppy breaks the GHD Eclipse flat iron definitely should be your replacement!

xoxo

naheeda ♥

Review: Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black Perfume Oil ♥

Hey everyone!

Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black Perfume Oil

Today I’m going to be reviewing the Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black Perfume Oil. The entire Elizabeth and James fragrance line is unisex and exclusively sold at Sephora where you can get this product along with the white version for $42 CAD.

Nirvana Black Perfume Oil

Out of both the variations I’ve always been a huge fan of the black version because it’s a bolder and more intense while still having powdery vanilla notes. Though I do love the scent of the Black Perfume Oil I have to say, like the fragrance, the staying power is really bad. Which is a huge bummer because I really do love the smell a lot! For some reason I even feel like the oil has worst staying power and is even less concentrated than the fragrance… which is weird because usually oil versions of fragrances are much stronger and longer lasting. Wearing them together does however drastically make the wear time longer. The oil holds the fragrance so it really does last all day when paired.

Other than wearing it on top of the fragrance version on my pulse points, I also love to take a couple drops and pat it in my hair. It adds a nice shine, smoothens and of course perfumes your hair!

Lastly I love to take a couple drops of this stuff and apply it before bed. I don’t know about you guys but I love to sleep with a fragrance. This oil isn’t overly aromatic like some perfumed oils can be which makes it perfect to sleep with.

…LOL I don’t know if that applied to anyone but me but I really do like to wear perfume to bed haha

xoxo

Naheeda ♥

Review: Ole Henriksen Pure Truth Melting Cleanser ♥

Hey everyone!

Ole Henriksen Pure Truth Cleanser

So today I’m going to be reviewing the Ole Henriksen Pure Truth Melting Cleanser. You can buy this cleanser in Sephora stores, Ole Henriksen’s website or Sephora online for $34 (CAD) for 4oz. I love Ole Henriksen products and wanted to love this cleanser REALLY BADLY but it just doesn’t live up to the rest of the line. It’s a 3-in-1 cleanser that starts off as a gel, melts on contact into an oil to dissolve waterproof makeup and turns into a milk cleanser when you add warm water. I’ve been slowly dipping my toes into the world of cleansing oils and even out of the few products I have tried I can clearly say that this product is just a huge gimmick.

It does remove makeup really well when you massage it on your face but the problem lies in taking it off. No seriously it doesn’t come off. When you add the warm water it only slightly milks up and when you try and rinse it just stays on your face. Kind of similar to what it would be like washing a thin layer of Vaseline off your face.  I literally needed to use another cleanser to wash off the Ole Henriksen Pure Truth Melting Cleanser.

Of course a huge pro of this product, basically the only pro of this product, is that it has that amazing Ole Henriksen smell. Mmmm orange skittles.

Overall, I really wouldn’t recommend getting this product. The only time I would say you should get this awful cleanser is if you have dehydrated skin and you’re looking for a good makeup remover. The virgin cherry oil in it did leave my face pretty soft. But like I said before you do have to use a cleanser afterwards.

xoxo

Naheeda ♥