I'm part of the short hair clan! - My new short tousled style

I haven't braved hair this short since the age of thirteen - to say it was a tragedy then is an understatement - but I decided a couple of weeks ago to take the plunge and at my own risk, cut it short... thirteen-year-old-Laura short. 

My longer hair had really run its course. Long, split ends sprouting everywhere, ratty and damaged, this was more than just a 'trim' job, it had to be chopped off. I'd made the decision to cut my hair, knowing I had to wait a week to get an appointment, so I detested it; no matter how much I faffed around with the style, it was U.G.L.Y. Chucking it in a top knot was the only solution. 

Now i've finally had it cut, I just love it. It's so much easier to maintain and when I wake up, that's it. I don't have to bother styling it or playing around with it because finally, the short and messy unkept do is IN. 

Alexa Chung's perfectly tousled hair and Fearne Cotton's volumised locks are the inspiration for my new style; who knew how chic the just-rolled-out-of-bed look could be? 

However, in 2007, it wasn't so chic; growing up being really picky and conscious about my image didn't help with my confidence at all. Throw in a short haircut that I didn't know how to look after, and there you go... a mid-life crisis at the age of thirteen. Back then it was all about having perfectly straight hair - which I don't have but desperately craved - and I was obsessed with straightening it every morning, every night because I hated having wavy hair that stuck out all over the place. Now, I feel like the natural wave and messiness of my hair really makes this look, waking up and not having to put much of an effort in is a real relief... in fact, I might go a little shorter! 

It's been a journey, but I finally feel like me and my hair can have a healthy relationship, however it decides to be in the mornings!

Oh, and i've also cut out fake tan after my unhealthy obsession over the summer, so you could say it's the first big step towards being a more natural me!

Let me know if you have any short hair styling tips that you're loving this season!

I'M BACK - October favourites!

Old Wives Tail- Argan & Rosemary Organ Oil Treatment

Oh, isn't the never ending battle to achieve luscious, healthy, shiny locks tiresome girls? Not all of us have a personal hair stylist, maintaining and taming our manes every day- well, unless you're Kim Kardashian, with enviable shiny locks and not a split end in sight). But for us… natural girls on a budget, finding a pocket friendly solution can be quite the challenge!…

My pocket friendly, glossy hair secret!

My pocket friendly, hair shine solution!

Hey guys! This post was meant to be posted yesterday but I've been so busy! Now it's time to reveal my favourite hair product on the shelves at the moment which is pocket friendly but creates a celeb standard, high gloss shine. I purchased this in the Summer before I went on holiday because the sun seems to dry out my hair; I have fallen in love with this product ever since because it retains hydration and keeps hair looking nourished and healthy. I loved the effect it had on my hair, so I've been using it all year round- why not?!

Day 3 

The celeb standard hair care product is got2b Oil-licious Styling Oil by Schwarzkopf. It's an absolute bargain; I think I bought it from Savers for about £2 and it's my best beauty find so far! I purchased it in the summer and it goes so far, to prove it, It's only just started to run out now! Who said you have to break the bank to achieve beautiful shine? 

The combination of Argan Oil within the product is the key ingredient that really gets to work on your hair and creates the natural glossy shine. It's non-greasy formula absorbs almost instantly and can be used for: extra care, pre-washing, better manageability pre-styling (damp hair) and sleek finished styles (dry hair). Applying on dry hair is perfect for a night out but I find that it can make your hair greasy if you use too much; I prefer applying on damp hair before styling but it creates long lasting shine- and the smell is gorgeous! 

With Oil-licious you will be ready to conquer the party season- sport A-list shine and get peoples heads turning!  One of my favourite hair products at the moment and a worthy contender to incorporate into my 12 Days of Beauty, try it for yourself and let me know how you get on! What hair care products do you use?