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Manuka Honey - Dangerous or Super Cure? (8 benefits of honey)

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Nov 14, 2021

Manuka Honey - Dangerous or Super Cure? (8 benefits of honey)

I have been using Manukahonung MGO 600+ for a while to relieve my sore throat and try to get rid of my recurring sore throat / throat infections. So now I thought I would share the benefits of this healthy honey!

Since I am not so fond of honey, I have only used it to lubricate my tonsils and into throat lozenges with the taste of black currants. The manuka honey I have used is liquid and with MGO 600+ and me bought it from MEDS.se (adlink).

Manuka honey from New Zealand

Table of Contents:

8 Benefits │ Questions and answers │ My thoughts

The manuka honey comes from New Zealand and is said to have been used for thousands of years by indigenous peoples (Maori) as a natural medicine.

Honey has also been used for medicinal purposes for a long time in various places to treat wounds and infections, among other things. We have also treated one of our chickens who got an infected abscess on the foot with just honey ointment that we got from the vet. This is because honey itself has good antibacterial properties and extra good is just the manuka honey!

Below I have sneaked out 8 potential benefits of manuka honey and provide answers to some common questions! :)

MGO 600+ liquid Manuka honey 250g, contains 100% Leptospermum Scoparium.
Available for purchase at MEDS.se (adlink)

8 benefits of Manuka honey:

A source of vitamins & minerals
Honey contains over 200 different substances, including vitamin C, iron, copper, manganese, calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus and magnesium. However, you should eat it in moderation because it has a high sugar content as well.
Helps with wound healing
Can with advantage be applied to wounds and burns to speed up wound healing and prevent infections from occurring. Can also be used to naturally remove fungal infections.
Promotes oral health
The antibacterial properties of honey help to promote good oral health and counteract bacteria and fungi in the mouth and throat. Honey is also used in palliative care to prevent fungal infections in the mouth of patients.
Soothes & prevents sore throat
Manuka honey should be an effective way to fight sore throat, throat infections and sore throat. Worth testing before embarking on an antibiotic regimen because antibiotics not only kill bad bacteria but also harm the good ones!
High in antioxidants
Antioxidants relieve inflammation in the body and are also good for strengthening one's own immune system.
Improves digestion and promotes good gastrointestinal health
Studies have shown that manuka honey increases the number of good bacteria and reduces the number of bad bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. It can also help prevent & treat stomach ulcers.
Can be good for pimples & acne
Thanks to its antibacterial properties, manuka honey can also soothe and counteract the appearance of pimples & acne. This is because pimples usually occur due to. the imbalance of bacterial growth on the skin. Read more about pimples and acne in my previous post here (link).
Boosts energy levels during physical activity
Because manuka honey has such a high carbohydrate content, it works in the same way as sports gel and boosts the energy levels in the body. It is excellent to use before or during a workout. A tip is to mix in a teaspoon in your water that you bring with you during the workout!

What a thing! :)

Does Manuka honey help against Corona and other viruses?

Manuka honey can help against viruses because it contains Methylglyoxal (MGO), which in studies has been shown to have antiviral and antibacterial effects. There are many who praise the manuka honey as a miracle product (which it may be?) But it does best as a complement to an otherwise healthy lifestyle :)

Can also tip about my posts about Vitamin C. & Vitamin D., look at them!

The right dosage for Manuka honey?

The recommended dosage for manuka honey is 1-2 teaspoons a day (According to the manufacturers). However, I have a bit of a hard time with just honey, so I spot treat my tonsils instead and have a little honey in my homemade berry ice cream or smoothie.

I use a top and lubricate the tonsils in the manuka honey. In this way I put the honey straight down the throat so I do not get the taste on the tongue haha. Some people love honey but I have always had a hard time with it!

So far, nothing has completely cured my sore throats, but I actually think that honey has a clear relieving effect on the pain. I have also started massaging the neck (on the outside hehe) as a lymph massage type, that in combination with the honey on the inside is what worked best for me! I often feel that my sore throat is on its way, but after massage and honey it disappears before it breaks out :)

Manuka honey throat lozenges, good / bad?

When I bought liquid manuka honey, I also took the opportunity to buy these throat lozenges with a blackcurrant flavor that also contains manuka honey. Saw afterwards that they contain type only sugar, so maybe it's more candy than throat lozenges?

So I would probably rather recommend these as "candy with manuka honey" more than throat lozenges.

These contain 15% manukahonung MGO 300+ :) I bought these from MEDS.se (link).

Can Manuka honey be dangerous and are there any side effects?

Manuka honey is not dangerous, but you should be careful if you have diabetes or are allergic to honey or bees. It is also not recommended to give any type of honey to infants.

Manuka honey side effects can include:

- Allergic reaction, especially for people allergic to bees.
- Risk of high blood sugar with high intake.
- Stinging / itching sensation when applied to wounds.

Good to keep in mind!

What do the labels on Manukahonung mean?

Manuka honey from New Zealand is labeled UMF or MGO. Both are qualified labels and guarantee genuine goods.

The label is used to indicate the strength of the active ingredient in the honey. Manuka honey MGO 600+ means that it contains 600mg / kg of Methylglyoxal. On the UMF scale, 600+ corresponds to a value of approx. 17.

My thoughts on honey

Honey has several good properties & uses, what makes it extra good is that it is a natural way to help the body & skin to heal itself.

What surprised me the most was that honey is already used effectively against fungal infections in healthcare! Like, for example, the cream we bought for our rooster that got an abscess on its foot. Worth trying honey for various skin problems before seeking care, clean if it helps!

Hope you liked my post about manuka honey! Have you tested this for any ailments and isf how have you experienced it? I myself will probably always have a jar of manuka honey at home, as part of my natural home pharmacy! :)

If you are interested in manuka honey, you can have a look MEDS.se (adlink), they have many different products, brands and strengths. The one I use is MGO 600+ and you will find it here (adlink).

If you, like me, are often sick with a fever, I can tell you about my post Fever & Chills, there you get my best tips on dealing with their fever peaks! :)

Hugs are!

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Dry Shampoo - How to use dry shampoo? (Guide)

Helena Amiley

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Nov 7, 2021

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Dry Shampoo - How to use dry shampoo? (Guide)

How to use dry shampoo & what is it? Here you have answers to the most common questions and my best tips for using dry shampoo! :)

How to get rid of oily hair?

There are various reasons why hair is oily.

I have genetically oily skin and get oily hair quickly no matter what I eat or what hair care routine I have.

You can also have oily hair due to dehydrated scalp. When the skin is dry, it produces sebum to moisturize and soften itself. It then becomes a word circle - you wash your hair often due to oily hair, which dries out the scalp more and you get oily hair even faster!

In my case, I can not get rid of oily hair, except with products such as dry shampoo that absorbs the oil and makes it no longer visible that I have oily hair :)

While those who have oily hair due to dry scalp can get rid of oily hair by washing their hair less often. Then dry shampoo is a good product in the meantime, so as not to have oily hair even though you do not wash your hair as often!

How to use dry shampoo?

Dry shampoo is available in a few different variants, but the most common is in spray form. You spray against the scalp in dry hair if necessary. Quick and easy!

I usually try not to spray on the skin of the scalp, but only on the hair. Since I wash my hair only once a week, it can start to itch on the scalp if I have a thick layer of dry shampoo there.

Spray dry shampoo on the scalp, massage in with your fingers. Clear!

Difference between spray, mousse & powder?

Spray and powder are really the same thing, because a spray also has powder in it. The difference is that the spray also contains a liquid that evaporates quickly, which gives an easy application. While a dry shampoo that is only a powder is applied "manually" as a spice jar :)

There are also mousses that are like dry shampoo, which you can apply to damp hair after the shower. Some can also be applied to dry hair.

Best dry shampoo?

I have used dry shampoo for several, several years and am quite picky! I want an effective dry shampoo that also gives a little volume, while it must not be too rough on the scalp (but preferably a little).

It must not have too strong a scent either, because I have very oily hair and use so much dry shampoo.

So, which product meets all these requirements? :)

Löwengrip Good To Go Dry Shampoo (adlink) in the scent Jasmine & Amber! It smells mild but good, is effective without turning white in the hair and gives an effective volume that you can easily "buff up" during the day when needed.

For extra volume?

Löwengrip also has one Dry Volume Spray (adlink) which is perfect if you want more volume! Sprayed on dry hair (just like a dry shampoo) but instead of absorbing powder, it only gives volume.

Just spray a little, buff your hair with your fingertips and then spray a little more if you want more. Because it is very effective and if you spray too much you can hardly pull your fingers through the hair then, haha. But if you spray a little, it's PERFECT!

Dry shampoo in fresh hair

If you spray dry shampoo and have fresh hair, you can get a pretty dry feeling in the whole hair. Then it is good to have a moisturizing product in the lengths!

If you, like me, follow many beauty accounts on Instagram, you probably have not missed the product WOW Dream Coat (adlink) which covers each hair with an "invisible veil" and holds 3-4 washes.

I made the mistake of clicking it home just before we went out in Europe with our camper van = have no hair dryer and it should be activated with heat! So I have not actually tested it myself haha, BUT it is unbelievable well-reviewed among other beauticians and should really make a big difference for fresh hair. So still dare to recommend you to try it! :)

Shampoo and conditioner for oily hair

I who both bleached my hair a lot and have oily scalp like it a lot Löwengrip Repair & Shine Shampoo & Conditioner (adlink) which smells incredibly good!

The shampoo is very effective for oily hair because it foams quickly and really washes the hair clean. Since I rarely wash my hair, I have both a lot of grease and dry shampoo that needs to be washed clean, which means that some shampoos do not foam at all the first application and I either have to use a lot or I have to shampoo my hair three times instead of two.

But this shampoo foams quickly even the first application and is very effective.

I also use conditioner on the scalp (some say you should not do it if you have oily hair, I do not agree) and this is a soft and very nice conditioner but still does not weigh down the hair after washing. Very good!

Smells a little apple pie and custard I think? But in a mild and good way, not at all slick or so! :)

Products used in this post:

(Adlinks)

Dry shampoo: Löwengrip Good To Go Dry Shampoo
Volume spray: Löwengrip Dry Volume Spray
Dream Coat for fresh hair: WOW Dream Coat
Shampoo and conditioner: Löwengrip Repair & Shine Shampoo & Conditioner

Hope the tips were helpful! :)

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Kajal - Waterproof Kajalpenna on the Waterline (5 Best Tips)

Helena Amiley

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Nov 7, 2021

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Kajal - Waterproof Kajalpenna on the Waterline (5 Best Tips)

To get a nice inliner that lasts a long time, I use waterproof eyeliner on the waterline. Further down I also explain the difference with black and white eyeliner!

Painting an inliner is not an art, it is quick, easy and easy to do so big difference!

Inliner & Kajal - What's the difference?

Inliner is painted along the waterline, ie the mucous membrane between the eye and the lash line (the lash line is exactly where the eyelashes grow).

While eyeliner is rather the name when painting along the lash line, which can be done both above and below the eye. You "paint an eyeliner". It is also a collective name for all types of such products - there are lots of different liquid eyeliners and pencils!

Kajal is a type of product you can paint as an inliner or eyeliner! So inliner is rather "where" you apply while eyeliner is a type of eyeliner and is "what you apply with".

Here is the waterline!

1. What is the best quay for the waterline?

One of my favorites among bright pencils is the classic IsaDora Inliner Kajal Waterline (adlink) in shade 56 Blonde!

I have also tattooed my waterline candle, so I actually never need to use a light eyeliner. Very luxurious! :)

When it comes to black eyeliner, or other dark eyeliner, durability is extra important! Because if such a dark eyeliner starts to smudge or disappear, the make-up does not look as nice all day, the difference will be greater than if a white eyeliner disappears a little.

Here I really want to recommend Sensai Lasting Pencil Eyeliner (adlink)! I have the black shade but it is also available in brown, which is very nice along the waterline as well - because you get a framed look at the same time as it does not become as "hard" as black.

2. Black or white eyeliner?

This is a common question :)

A light or white eyeliner gives a more open and lively look. Some use it to reduce redness in the eyes, some to get a more alert look. It is a discreet detail but incredibly effective! More effective than you might think, if not tested.

A dark or black eyeliner gives the eyes an intense look. What is it that Amanda Shulman says "treat yourself to a look" or something like that. I agree! :)

I usually avoid chalk-white eyeliner pencils if you are looking for the effect of just "brightening up" the eyes and removing redness. It is very nice with chalk white along the waterline for heavier eye makeup! But if the purpose is to just look more awake, it is more effective with a tone that is closer to your skin tone. In my case light beige or off-white. The yellow tones are also good for neutralizing redness.

Do you have to have a waterproof eyeliner to paint inliner?

When painting a light inliner, it does not necessarily have to be a waterproof eyeliner, but good with a creamy formula. Because it is a humid environment, it is more durable with a creamy eyeliner, because a dry eyeliner or powder absorbs the moisture and will then release.

If you paint a dark or black eyeliner, I really recommend a waterproof eyeliner!

It's not just about your inliner staying put all day, but also that it should not mess around. A waterproof eyeliner / eyeliner sits just as nicely all day, while a non-waterproof can smudge so that you get a dark spot in the corner of the eye or run out on the side of the eye.

The eyeliner from Sensai that I recommend sits like a rock!

4. How to remove waterproof eyeliner?

It is not difficult at all if you use a cleaner with oil :) I try to reduce my cotton consumption and prefer not to use such cleaners as you bathe on a cotton pad. But use an oil cleanser instead!

Löwengrip Skin Reboot Cleansing Oil (adlink) is SO good! It smells good of pineapple too, but in a mild way :) I want all my beauty products to smell like this! And I am quite sensitive to fragrance to be added, preferably mild or fragrance free.

I have tested a number of different cleansing oils and this is one of the most effective on waterproof eye makeup actually.

Massage into dry skin. All makeup on the whole face dissolves! Here I also have waterproof mascara, also from Sensai.

Rinse the skin and then repeat with the oil once more! First I wash off the makeup, then I wash the skin clean :)

5. Things to keep in mind when painting inliner:

I usually paint two coats for extra long durability! First paint a line, let it dry (I usually apply mascara in the meantime) and then I paint another layer. The durability will be noticeably better then!

For light or white eyeliner, there are no strange things, just paint!

When it comes to a dark or black eyeliner, a common myth is that it reduces the eyes. I do not really agree with that - provided that you paint the eyeliner a little on the lower lash line as well :)

Like this:

I painted the mascara before just so you can see the difference in the result more clearly BUT recommend painting the eyeliner first (both inliner along the waterline and as eyeliner along the lash line) and then the mascara :)

Paint black eyeliner on the waterline (inliner).

Then paint down on the lower lash line as well, blurring out a little. This eyeliner has a blur on the other end, but you can take a separate brush if your eyeliner does not have it.

Here you see the difference between only eyeliner on the waterline (inliner) and if you soot a little along the lash line as well. The eye opens up much more!

Finished with eyeliner along the upper lash line as well :) It's cool with only eyeliner under the eye, but it "pulls down" the look a bit. The majority of my customers want a more open and framed look and then there will be more balance to paint eyeliner over the eye as well.

Products used in this post:

(Adlinks)

Light kajal: IsaDora Inliner Kajal Waterline
Black eyeliner: Sensai Lasting Pencil Eyeliner
Cleaning for waterproof makeup: Löwengrip Skin Reboot Cleansing Oil
Waterproof mascara: Sensai Mascara 38 ° Volumising

Hope my tips were helpful! :)

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Large pores - 10 tips for enlarged pores & blackheads

Helena Amiley

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Oct 18, 2021

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Large pores - 10 tips for enlarged pores & blackheads

"How to get rid of large pores?" is a question I get often! Not necessarily with blackheads or blackheads, but many want to reduce enlarged pores even if you do not also have problems more blackheads.

There are various ways to reduce pores, both with skin care that can shrink large pores or remove blackheads on the nose. Or with make-up that evens out, e.g. a primer for large pores.

I myself have large pores due to oily skin, as well as both blackheads and pimples. Therefore, I have been experimenting with different solutions and products for over 15 years now! :) I am also used to holding make-up consultations with people with large pores even though they do not have oily skin type, I think it is important to separate these areas!

In this post, I thought I would sort out everything about enlarged pores, blackheads and how to reduce pores with both skin care and makeup.

What are pores?

My cheek in close-up :)

Visible pores vs enlarged pores

Visible pores and enlarged pores are two different things. It is important to mention in our digital world that is filled with filters and blurred skin. There are people who naturally have very smooth skin, but on the majority of us the pores are visible and that's perfectly normal!

The question "how to remove pores" therefore has (if you interpret the question literally) the sad answer that it is not possible. The pores will always be there and they are more or less visible!

So when I write large pores, I mean enlarged pores and enlarged pores can become for various reasons. So it's not about making the pores completely invisible, it's mission impossible for most of us.

But with that said, it is possible (as you see in this picture) to reduce pores very effectively! I do not have much enlarged pores, but with good base makeup they become incredibly much smaller in any case!

The pictures almost seem to be out of focus but they are just as sharp as the model :)

Why do you get big pores?

Many people believe that large pores only belong to pimples, blackheads and that type of skin type. That's not always true!

In fact, the majority of my clients who have large pores on their face are actually older people. Regardless of their skin type. This is because as you get older, the skin loses its elasticity, which causes the pores to "relax" and the result is then enlarged pores.

There are other reasons as well, enlarged pores can be due to very oily skin, that you have sunbathed a lot and thus got a thicker skin or simply genetically - that's what your skin looks like, you have large pores naturally quite simply.

What are blackheads and blackheads?

At each strand of hair there is a sebaceous gland. The sebaceous gland produces a type of fat / oil / sebum, which comes out through an opening and it is the opening / hole called pores.

The oil that comes out of the pores is for lubricating and protecting the skin, as well as making it supple. So the oil is good! Without it, you get dry skin, in addition, it keeps the skin more elastic, which also reduces the appearance of wrinkles. I embrace my oily skin! Even though it poses a number of problems when it comes to bass makeup.

Blackheads are formed by an excess of sebum, in combination with dead skin cells and other goodies;)

These can become infected and then a pimple forms, but if it does not become infected, it will only be a blackhead.

Blackheads or light blackheads are really the same thing, except that a black blackhead has oxidized due to oxygen, that they have come into contact with air.

What is impure skin?

I also want to emphasize that when you casually talk about unclean skin (I try to stop using that term) you do not mean that the skin is actually unclean. Unclean skin is not at all about the skin not being clean. It has nothing to do with dirt at all!

Deep cleansing of impure skin is simply a cleansing that removes blackheads and dead skin cells :)

Reduce large pores with skin care

1. Oil-based facial cleanser

If your enlarged pores are due to oily skin, I really recommend an oil cleanser in your daily routine! Why? Fat dissolves fat :) I am very oily skin myself and skipping oil-based products is not at all the way to go, for my skin anyway.

Missha M Perfect BB Deep Cleansing Oil (adlink) is great! I usually double-clean with this one. First, I wash off the makeup (including eye makeup) by massaging the oil on dry skin, rinsed with water. Then I dry my face and repeat the process again, so as not only to wash off the make-up but also to clean the skin.

Cream for large pores

There are different products that have an astringent effect on the skin, the most common are different types of gels and toner.

I personally have not found any such product that gives visible results on my pores, but maybe it is more effective for people who have enlarged pores because they have lost the elasticity of the skin? My large pores are rather due to oily skin.

Anyway, a well-reviewed and luxurious product for this Dr. Brandt Pores No More Mattifying Hydrator Gel (adlink) which is a moisturizing gel with a blackening effect. I personally do not get smaller pores from this, but it is well reviewed on Sephora, among other places, so I still want to mention it. Worth a try maybe?

Get rid of blackheads

But my very best skin care tip for large pores is to deep cleanse the skin once a week. The daily routine is important too, but I who have sensitive skin do not want to be too hard on the skin every day - I prefer deep cleansing every few days!

3. How to get rid of blackheads at home?

My favorite device is actually a facial sauna! There are specific facial saunas, e.g. Beurer Facial Sauna (adlink) but you can also boil water in a saucepan and then keep your head over. The heat opens the pores and the water vapor dissolves the oil and the blackheads.

Note - the purpose is to heat the skin for a longer time to open up the pores, not as hot as possible.

Rinsing the skin with very hot water or hot water vapor dries out the skin, so keep the skin so far away from the steam that it is warm enough, not hot.

4. Squeeze blackheads

When the skin is heated and the pores open, it is very easy to gently pull a pore clamp over the skin - then all the blackheads pop out of the pores! Like doing a door emptying at home you can say :)

I call such tools pore clamps or black mask clamps, but do not know if it is correct. Blackhead tool is called it in English anyway! Available in different shapes and I have tested a lot, but I think some type of loop is best, like this one for example: Tweezerman No Slip Skin Care Tool (adlink)

"You should not squeeze pimples" no I agree - but you do anyway… And then it is better to have a clean and gentle tool that you can disinfect after use, instead of squeezing with sharp nails :) So I think!

5. Face mask against pores

Cleansing the skin from dead skin cells and sebum gives a directly visible difference, the skin feels more even and smooth too!

The most gentle for the skin is to avoid manual exfoliation (with scrubbing grains and other things). Clay masks and peels with acid and / or enzymes ache by just lying on the skin, you do not need to scrub it.

Indy Beauty Clear Skin Mud Boosting Facial Mask (adlink) is incredibly good!

6. Exfoliate with acid / enzymes

Indy Beauty 3 in 1 Exfoliating Facial Mask (adlink) is one of my favorite exfoliations.

It can be strong for the skin to use both of these on the same day. I then recommend the clay mask on the days you deep clean with heat and pore clamps. Then the exfoliating mask is good every few days! :)

Reduce pores with makeup

7. Primer for large pores

My best trick is to use a face primer that fills the pores. One of my favorites is Lumene Blur Longwear Primer (adlink) which effectively smoothes the skin structure and the pores become much less visible immediately!

Foundation for large pores

Choosing a liquid or powder foundation is a bit of a matter of taste. But I still recommend not using a too heavy foundation, it can then "push down" the face primer deeper into the pores and make them look as deep as before. Sometimes you can then see how the makeup has accumulated in the pores, which highlights them even more.

A light gel foundation or mineral foundation I think works best! For example Pixi H2O Skintint (adlink) or glo Skin Beauty Pressed Base Foundation (adlink). It is the one from glo Skin Beauty I have used in these pictures.

But a lot also depends on the application! I highly recommend applying with gentle round / buffering movements. Do not press too hard - but still make sure that you get foundation properly around the entire pore. Otherwise, the foundation can form a ring around every single pore, which emphasizes the pores more.

9. Powder for large pores

There are also powders with a smoothing effect! I personally put more focus on smoothing primer and powder, rather than the foundation in between.

glo Skin Beauty Luminous Setting Powder (adlink) has such a "soft focus effect". When you read the product description, you might think that the formula is shimmery, but it contains such small and discreet luminous pigments that it does not become a glow effect but rather a more smoothing effect because the light-reflecting particles settle in irregularities and lighten the shadows (t .ex in pores and lines).

10. Other tips for large pores

Avoid products that are very shimmery / shiny if you want the pores to be visible as little as possible, as the shinyness can highlight irregularities.

Do not look too closely in the mirror, haha. Boring tip but worth mentioning - your large pores may not even be very large, but if you see your pores on the nose in really good light, they can be experienced as huge!

There are also more active products with acids and stuff but I usually be careful to recommend this over a blog post because I 1. am not a skin therapist and 2. do not know what skin type you are reading. So that there will be nothing crazy with such active products! But overall, it is the BHA you should choose if you want to buy an acid for blackheads, Niacinamide products are also good if you want to reduce pores.

Finishes with all make-up pictures one after the other, so you can see more clearly the result of my way of reducing large pores with make-up :)

Products for large pores and blackheads

Compilation of the above advertising links / adlinks:

Oil cleaning: Missha M Perfect BB Deep Cleansing Oil
Cream for large pores: Dr. Brandt Pores No More Mattifying Hydrator Gel
Facial sauna: Beurer Facial Sauna
Blackhead tool / blackhead clamp: Tweezerman No Slip Skin Care Tool
Clay mask for pores: Indy Beauty Clear Skin Mud Boosting Facial Mask
Exfoliating peels: Indy Beauty 3 in 1 Exfoliating Facial Mask
Primer for pores: Lumene Blur Longwear Primer
Gel Foundation: Pixi H2O Skintint
Mineral Foundation: glo Skin Beauty Pressed Base Foundation
Powder: glo Skin Beauty Luminous Setting Powder

Hope the tips have been helpful! Just email me at helena@imakeyousmile.se if you have any questions! :)

10 tips for more volume in the hair! (Natural & with Products)

Helena Amiley

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Oct 12, 2021

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10 tips for more volume in the hair! (Natural & with Products)

Here I go through how to get volume in the hair, partly naturally and with products, but also how to get it nice and makes it last all day! Fluffy hair or volume?

At the bottom I have also included a list of the best products for volume in the hair that I myself use. (Click here to get to the list)

(Also read my second post: Maria Nila Review - Volume & Styling)

How to get volume in the hair? / How to get fluffy hair?

Prerequisites

First of all, I want to mention the fact that different people have different hair types and hair quality and therefore also different easy to get volume in the hair. For some, just one volume product is enough while others get to work a little more!

The two most difficult the conditions for gaining volume in the hair, according to my era experiences, are 1: well-groomed and thick hair (when it becomes so heavy and shiny that it kind of slips out of the hands) and 2. oily hair.

When I have freshly bleached and washed my hair, it is quite easy to get volume up! It's flat like a pancake if I do not do anything at all, but then it's pretty easy to puff it up :)

But with outgrowth (ie well-groomed / not worn at all on the scalp) and oily hair, then it is more difficult!

Outgrowth and oily scalp, then it is flat, believe me! No fluffy hair here not!

Can you get volume in thin hair?

Yes, it is also possible to get volume in thin hair with the tips I give below!

Is there any difference if you are a guy and want volume in your hair?

No! It makes no difference at all whether you are a guy or something, it is rather the hair quality and length that determines which method is best for volume in the hair.

My 10 best tips you can do at home:

Here are my top 10 tips for getting more volume in your hair and that you can do at home! It is not the intention that you should do all the steps on the same day, but can choose the steps that are best for you and your everyday life.

I have linked all the products I use in each point and also included a list at the bottom of the post.

Time for hair washing in other words!

1. Wash your hair with volume shampoo & conditioner:

It is important to have shower products that care properly without getting heavy in the hair.

Shampoo your hair at least twice, so that it is completely clean. The first time you dissolve all the grease, the second time you wash clean. It is much easier to get volume in the hair if it is clean from the scalp's natural oils!

Should you have conditioner on the scalp? Yes! I say :) Many people think that you should not have conditioner on the scalp if you want volume in the hair. But conditioner has a lower pH value than water, which causes the hair to close. The hairs have small layers of scales and if the scales stand outwards (instead of being closed by the conditioner) it will tear the hair.

Instead, use a light conditioner that does not weigh down, so you can apply it all over your hair without weighing down!

I have tested the Höjd series from the Björk brand called Volumizing Duo, which is a volumizing shampoo and conditioner. So good! Above all, I like the shampoo, it really washes clean even if you do not use a huge amount (which is otherwise a common problem for me who have oily hair and use a lot of products, it takes years so much shampoo!). The conditioner is very thin and light and does not weigh down at all. If you have very dry hair, you can treat yourself to a hair wrap in the lengths or a caring oil / cream in the lengths after the shower :)

Product used in this step: Birch Height Volumizing Duo (adlink)

2. Volume mousse / Volume spray in wet hair:

I always use a volume mousse or volume spray on the scalp after the shower, in wet hair. Do not skimp, but also do not take too much if you want to keep the freshly washed feeling.

In my experience (OJ what I tested different volume products in my days) mousse is more effective than spray. So you get more volume in the hair from mousse than from sprays. But which is best is also about taste, I think it's nicer to spray than to smear your whole hands with mousse.

Volume hair mousses I have tested a plethora of (!) And my personal favorite is probably Maria Nila Volume Mousse. Very effective!

Right now I use the volume spray Sebastian Volupt Spray which also has 5-star reviews on Eleven.se! Very nice, it is easy to apply and gives extra volume in blow-dried hair.

Product used in this step: Sebastian Volupt Spray (adlink) but can also recommend Maria Nila Care & Style Volume Mousse (adlink).

3. Volume-giving leave-in product

It is not only the scalp that needs volume but many also want fuller lengths. In addition, blow-drying the hair is the most important tip for a lot of volume in the hair and then you should still use a heat-protective product.

What is better then a volumizing lotion that also has heat protection?

Löwengrip Level Up Volumizing Lotion is a cream that both has heat protection, shortens the drying time and penetrates the hair and gives a puffing effect. I think it is very good! I have quite thick hair in the lengths so it is difficult to determine how much thicker it actually gets, but it is incredibly nice in texture and makes the hair soft and lovely! Usually use it in dry hair even when the hair looks a bit dull some day after washing :)

I think a bit like this, I still need a heat protection and if I can get a little fullness and a softening feeling at the same time, it's just an extra plus!

Product used in this step: Löwengrip Volumizing Lotion (adlink) which has now come in the new variant "Level Up" with a different color on the packaging. Do not know if the ingredients are the same but the product description is anyway!

4. Dry your hair with a round brush / hot air brush:

Turning the head upside down and blow-drying gives much more volume to the hair than letting the hair dry itself or blow-drying it flat against the head.

You can also use a round brush + hair dryer, but techniques where you need to have control of two hands at the same time I think is difficult haha.

However - now in the corner you get a good tip - hot air brush! Like a blow dry at home! A round hairbrush and hair dryer in the same product. Genius! It takes a little longer than just blow-drying, but you can shape your hair at the same time and get that beautiful hairdresser-wave.

I'm not an expert, but I usually divide the hair into different sections and start by blow-drying the under hair.

Take a loop, place the brush against the scalp and spin the brush slightly so that you lift the loop upwards.

Dry the loop straight down in length, but when I get to the tops I rotate a little on the brush again. To make the hair swing a little nicely inwards towards the face.

Volume in the hair and puffy shape in the lengths.

To get the hair a little from the face and a little more "styled" hairstyle, I finish by blow-drying the fringe obliquely to the side.

I want to emphasize that I am only a makeup artist and when it comes to hair, I may be a trained hair specialist (Hairology) but am above all a product nerd. So I'm not a hairdresser or a hair stylist at all. If you want to learn better techniques to style with a hot air brush, there are probably lots of better guides on Youtube! :) This brush also rotates (if you want) but it gets too hard for me! I just rotate it a little myself.

Product used in this step: Babyliss Big Hair Dual Hot Air Brush (adlink) Gold Edition too, so heavenly looking! Also comes with two different sizes of brush.

5. Volume in the hair with curling iron / waffle iron:

Tips 4 & 5 I have not done in this guide (would look like a lion if I did just about everything at the same time hehe) but a waffle iron gives a very durable volume in the hair and will be great if you do it in a good way!

I'm not a big fan of the classic "Volume Mug" that I had as a teenager. Curly squares in the scalp, type;)

BUT - A narrow curling iron and not to last so long but pull out the loop and hold it tight, press for a short while with the waffle iron "dutt, dutt, dutt" - then it will not be so clearly curly but you still get a lot of volume!

Product used in this step: HH Simonsen Midi Rod Vs6 (adlink) I have had for many years and still love :)

6. Tupera the hair at the scalp:

Tupping is incredibly effective for lasting volume in the hair! The important thing is to tup carefully, no crow's nest! This way you do not wear your hair unnecessarily. Ideally, you should not do it daily either, but perfect trick on special occasions.

And to have a good brush that does not wear more than necessary :) I have had the brush HH Simonsen Styling Brush for as long as the narrow waffle iron and think it is spotless! Can not be compared to tupping with a regular plastic comb, I think there is a big difference.

Product used in this step: HH Simonsen Styling Brush (adlink)

7. Dry shampoo gives volume to the hair:

Dry shampoo is mainly good after a few days when the hair starts to look a little oily / greasy. But I usually wear it directly after the shower and blow-dry as well, partly for preventive purposes but also to get a little more structure and volume in the hair. Before this step, my hair is mostly fluffy and uncontrolled, but with dry shampoo it gets a little more steady.

Spray, rub, ready! Repeat during the week. I usually use dry shampoo about every other day and wash my hair once a week.

I'm pretty picky about dry shampoo, but Lernberger Stafsing and Löwengrip are two of my favorites!

Product used in this step: Lernberger Stafsing Dryclean Dry Shampoo (Link)

8. Texture spray for volume in the hair:

If you do not have oily hair, you can use texture spray instead of dry shampoo!

I personally use it for extra volume, along with dry shampoo. And note, as I said, I do not do all these 10 steps on the same day, but sometimes I use texture spray, sometimes tupping, sometimes curling iron, etc.

Texture spray is also good for stability and durability in the lengths. I use texture spray instead of hair spray! I spray in the fringe and the lengths at the front of the face, so it's easier to get the hair off the face in a nice and lively way :) So that it does not just hang forward and get in the way!

Had the bottle turned so that the mark is not visible in the picture, but this is DS Texturizing Spray which is fragrance free which I LOVE! So tired of every hair product (I like to use several) smelling so heavenly. There will be a blissful blend and a big cloud of perfume in the bathroom. My hairdresser told me about DS with perfume-free products and I am very happy with this spray!

Product used in this step: DS Texturizing Spray (adlink)

9. Volume pads in dry hard:

Another classic trick that is incredibly effective is volume powder! It gives a pretty rough feeling to the scalp but OJ so effective. Can't the dust IT powder just be me who became addicted when it was launched a whole lot of years ago now?

Dab LITTLE powder (easy to overdose and then you can barely pull your fingers through the hair afterwards) in the palm of your hand and rub into the scalp with your fingertips. Try to massage it mostly on the hair strands, not the skin itself on the scalp. You get lots of volume in your hair!

Product used in this step: Osis + Dust-it (adlink)

After volume shampoo & conditioner, volume spray, hot air brush, dry shampoo and texture spray, the amount of volume is no longer a problem if you say so;)

Pretty fluffy hair if you say so! : P

10. Hair oil to give the hair more life:

When you have a lot of volume-giving products, the hair can easily look a bit messy and dull. Then an oil is great for getting the hair nice and shiny while being cared for a little extra!

Many hair oils contain silicones rather than oils, which is not entirely bad in the hair ends if you have split ends - but silicones do not care for the hair. I usually use natural oils instead! Happy 100% natural :) Argan oil is a favorite!

Product used in this step: John Masters Organics Argan Oil (adlink) containing 100% argan oil.

Then just brush through the hair and puff up with your fingertips as much volume as you want!

The hair still feels freshly washed and clean and the volume is very durable! It is enough to improve with dry shampoo or texture spray every other / every third day so you have volume until you wash your hair next time - even if you do it as rarely as I do (max once a week, it can take 8-9 days too! ).

Best products for volume in the hair:

The list below are the products I have tested and think are good for volume in the hair! Click on the adlink links to go directly to the product page and see price & reviews for each product.

Shampoo & Conditioner: Birch Height Volumizing Duo
Volume spray: Sebastian Volupt Spray
Volume measures: Maria Nila Care & Style Volume Mousse
Bulking lotion: Löwengrip Volumizing Lotion
Hot air brushes: Babyliss Big Hair Dual Hot Air Brush
Waffle tongs / crunch tongs: HH Simonsen Midi Rod Vs6
Styling brush for tupping: HH Simonsen Styling Brush
Dry shampoo: Lernberger Stafsing Dryclean Dry Shampoo
Texture spray: DS Texturizing Spray
Volume powder: Osis + Dust-it

Valuable list! :)

Like a blow-dry at home!

Hope this post was helpful! If you have your own tips on how to get volume in your hair at home or if you prefer to do it at a salon, feel free to comment below! The same applies if you have any questions or concerns! Do you prefer flat or fluffy hair? :)

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