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My Summer Hair Essentials

Posted on July 3, 2016 | Leave a comment

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I Really Simplified My Beauty Routine

For two years: back to “natural” hair, without intensive chemical treatment (straightening etc… ). It seems that I’ve never had such beautiful hair (soft curls). No secret, I moderately take care of them (- no need to smother them -) with the most “natural” products possible.

For two months, I’ve make my own oil bath and after / before shampoo (DIY). For my oil baths that I also apply to seal hydration (every 2-3 days depending on the needs of my super dry hair), the base is a mixture of organic coconut and olive oils (photo 1 above). To which I can add many other organic oils (avocado, argan, castor … depending on the specific needs of my hair).

The two small bottles on the pictures (barely bigger than my index finger) lasted almost two months. I still have some olive oil. I’m not the kind frugal using my products. And sometimes I use one of these oils alone or mixed with a moisturizer on face and body! Super efficient and light convenient for traveling.

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To Go To The Sea

I apply a mixture of natural shea butter with my two organic coconut and olive oils: mixing well and refrigerate the product (picture 4 above). My curls have never been as flexible and well defined! I’ve even had compliments.

And the evening, I rinse or washed them with the excellent Aveda Be Curly Co-wash: superb texture and nice lemon smell. Then I don’t use any conditionner. Sometimes, I just tie my hair without adding any product. If I find them not soft enough, I apply a little bit of oil (I never use coconut oil alone, always associated with another oil).

And if I want to discipline baby hair around the face (almost impossible mission!), I add the Aveda Brilliant water-based gel. My hair stand 1 to 2 hours and the natural goes back (lol)! Next up, I’d like to try natural henna. If you have some tips, please feel free to leave me a comment or sent me an email!

Mes produits cheveux cet été

Posted on July 2, 2016 | Leave a comment

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J’ai simplifié à l’extrême ma routine beauté

Depuis deux ans : retour au “naturel” sans traitement chimique intensif (défrisage, lissage et brushing à répétition). Il paraît que je n’ai jamais eu d’aussi beaux cheveux (frisures souples et douces). Pas de secret, je les entretiens modérément (inutile de les étouffer) avec des produits le plus “naturels” possibles.

Depuis deux mois, je fais moi-même mes bains d’huiles et mes après/avant shampoing (DIY). Pour mes bains d’huile que j’applique aussi pour sceller l’hydratation (tous les 2-3 jours en fonction des besoins de ma chevelure ultra sèche) : la base est un mélange d’huile de coco bio et d’huile d’olive bio (photo 1 ci-dessus). Auquel je peux ajouter une myriade d’autres huiles (avocat, argan, ricin… en fonction des besoins spécifiques de mes cheveux).

Les deux petites bouteilles sur la photos (à peine plus grandes que mon index) m’ont fait près de deux mois. Il me reste encore de l’huile d’olive : je ne suis pas du genre économe avec mes produits. Et il m’arrive d’utiliser une de ces huiles seules ou mélangées avec une crème hydratante, sur le visage et sur le corps! Super pratique pour voyager léger et efficace.

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Pour aller à la mer,

j’applique un mélange de beurre de karité naturel avec mes deux huiles bio, coco et olive : bien-bien mélanger et conserver au frais (photo 4 ci-dessus). Mes frisures n’ont jamais été aussi souples et définies! J’ai même reçu des compliments.

Et le soir en rentrant, je les rince longuement, ou les lave avec l’excellent Be Curly Co-wash d’Aveda : superbe texture et odeur citonnée très agréable. Ensuite je n’utilise pas d’après shampoing : parfois, je me contente de les attacher sans rien ajouter. Si je les trouve pas assez doux : un peu d’huile (jamais d’huile de coco seule, toujours associée à une autre huile).

Et si je veux discipliner les baby hair du pourtour du visage (mission impossible ou presque!), j’ajoute une noix de gel à base d’eau Aveda Brilliant. Mes cheveux tiennent 1 ou 2 heures et le naturel revient au galop (lol), j’accepte! Prochaine étape, j’aimerai essayer le hénné naturel… on se tient au courant.

Et vous quels produits utilisez-vous en vacances, staycation, campagne ou mer? Je suis curieuse ; ))

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Thessaloniki, Greece: Shopping, Creative Tour and Outdoor Cafes

Posted on May 26, 2015 | Leave a comment

Shopping & Creative Tour

Glam shopping in Proxenou Koromila Street

and its surroundings. To help, the street behind the Daios hotel (located in the waterfront). A mixture of a myriad of trendy cafes and posh shops. There you find international brands (like Vuitton, Tod’s, Dolce & Gabbana …) and multi-brand shops and local designers. Above picture : necklace of Marina Konstantinou. Hippie chic Tunic in the showcase of Lou. And the famous Lefas hairdresser (hair salon with a L.A. vibe).

Drink An Iced Coffee While Making Your Souvenir Bag

DIY! Yes, I did it (above picture): the painted and sequined designs represent the iconic monuments of Thessaloniki! In the old town, opposite the ruins of the Greek agora and the Roman forum, Koumpi Coffe & Crafts is a cafe with a creative workshop. You can have different iced coffees (a Greek specialty), while choosing a creative kit. Really fun: my buddies and I had big laughs and even the boys made jewelery! And the result is far nicer than those cheap souvenirs made in China!

Discover the creative Thessaloniki

If you have little time and want to discover another side of the city (insider spots), do not hesitate to book a tour with Handpeak. After the Koumpi Coffe & Crafts: the visit of a new contemporary art gallery, the Nitra Gallery. Photo above (courtesy of the Nitra Gallery): an installation of Yorgos Maraziotis (Neon, 150×40 cm). Then we continue through several workshops shops.

My favourite : Object2Repair, a deco vintage shop that also repairs furniture and lighting (below picture of the lighting). Margaritarenies, a small shop of jewelry made by two designers with the same first name Margarita (below picture of the hand). And if your boyfriend and you are a kind of wannabe rockstars, have a look at the guitar repair and manufacturing shop: Alfa Handcrafted Guitars. And you may come back from Thessaloniki with your guitar (lol)!

Outdoor Cafes

The Culture of Outdoor Cafes

Outdoors cafes are absolutely everywhere! Often full. Morning by the seniors and then by everyone. Thessaloniki is a student city, with lively and busy streets until late at night. Above pictured: the terrace of Navona Restaurant, open from 9:30 am to 2 am, where I relaxed much of the afternoon facing the sea, with an excellent fresh orange juice ; )

Lovely View of The Bei Hamam’s Rooftops

This outdoor café and bar offers a unique view on the roofs of the old Turkish baths, built by Sultan Murad II in 1444 (above pictures). Unfortunately you can not visit this historic monument, but you can admire the roofs with a drink at the To Palio Hamam Cafe-Bar. Too bad I didn’t have time to return at night (I was too busy, too much to see!)!

Going to the statue of Alexander the Great,

I discovered Dentrospito (Tree House): this bar under the trees, has a very nice atmosphere. Really cool spot, with a seaview (above photo montage)! As it was full, we walked on Nikis Avenue, munching Greek traditional pastry (forget diet baby!)..

The other place I’d have liked to taste some veggie sushi, is the Roots. The only vegetarian restaurant in Thessaloniki that also serves cocktails in the evening (below pictures)!

And you, what are your favorite outdoor cafes, shopping and activities in Thessaloniki?

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Many thanks for this beautiful invitation to Visit Greece, Thessaloniki Hotels Association and Ryanair. As always these are my opinions.