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Mary Make and Do – The lemon and milk cuticle rinse

November 24th, 2010
Mary Make and Do – The lemon and milk cuticle rinse
With the winter weather set to send thermometers dropping this week we at L’Onglex HQ have been on the hunt for something that might give a pick-me up to our by now fragile hands.
Being as were currently keeping our greedy peepers off the piggy bank because of the whole Christmas thing we’ve been on the lookout for something we could make ourselves that doesn’t cost much. As with all these things you never really get what you look for and finding a homemade hand cream for winter is proving difficult.
What we did find during the course of our trawl through the weird beauty world that is the web is a rather nice rinse for dry and inflamed cuticles which uses only milk and lemon juice.
Now, when we first looked at this the thought of rubbing leon juice around our sensitive nails didn’t really appeal but once we’d worked out that the milk will neutralise the lemon and the remedy doesn’t sting we thought it might be worth a go – so here’s how it’s done …
Add 5 tablespoons of milk to 5 tablespoons of lemon juice, mix well and allow to curdle. Once the mix has curdled apply the mixture to your cuticles and leave for 15 minutes before rinsing thoroughly with warm water.
Cheap, cheerful, natural and effective  …. whoever said being tight wasn’t fun. More Mary Make and Do’s coming soon !

lemon_cow

With the winter weather set to send thermometers dropping this week we at L’Onglex HQ have been on the hunt for something that might give a pick-me up to our by now fragile hands.

Being as were currently keeping our greedy peepers off the piggy bank because of the whole Christmas thing we’ve been on the lookout for something we could make ourselves that doesn’t cost much. As with all these things you never really get what you look for and finding a homemade hand cream for winter is proving difficult.

What we did find during the course of our trawl through the weird beauty world that is the web is a rather nice rinse for dry and inflamed cuticles which uses only milk and lemon juice.

Now, when we first looked at this the thought of rubbing lemon juice around our sensitive nails didn’t really appeal but once we’d worked out that the milk will neutralise the lemon and the remedy doesn’t sting we thought it might be worth a go – so here’s how it’s done …

Add 5 tablespoons of milk to 5 tablespoons of lemon juice, mix well and allow to curdle. Once the mix has curdled apply the mixture to your cuticles and leave for 15 minutes before rinsing thoroughly with warm water.

Cheap, cheerful, natural and effective  …. whoever said being tight wasn’t fun. More Mary Make and Do’s coming soon !

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Our winter hair survival guide

November 22nd, 2010
While summer is generally considered a tough time for our hair nothing compares to the chilly problems winter brings. Dry scalp, dullness, frizz and even breakages are all common problems and as the weather gets damp and temperatures plummet it’s only a matter of time before things go from bad to worse. But fear not L’Onglex readers for we have put together our top tips for surviving four of the most common winter ailments.
Dandruff
When the temperature drops it’s often our scalp that suffers. With the changes in humidity and temperature our oil levels can fluctuate. For some this means  dandruff caused by the oil at the roots of our hair being trapped. Limp locks lacking in lustre is one thing but the dreaded flakes can be quite another. Massaging undiluted coconut oil into the scalp and rinsing with hot water has been known to clear the build up and keep dandruff at bay for up to six months.You can also stop more flakes appearing by massaging the scalp daily to improve circulation.  Applying  a hair mask of baby oil to the scalp before you go to bed and rinsing when you wake is also a great intensive treatment to keep the scalp hydrated during the winter months.
Static
With less moisture in the air even the slightest electrical charge can be picked up from clothes causing your hair to stand on end! Using a moisture rich shampoo and conditioner should make hair less susceptible and applying an anti frizz remedy like John Frieda Frizz Ease Secret Weapon Flawless Finishing Creme to the tips of your hair should also make it more manageable for styling.
Dullness
Hair tends to get blown around a bit during the winter months and while most of us will complain of frizz the the real problem is the rough effect it has on our hair. All that damp wet hair and dry heating means more styling which in turn creates follicle friction. As damaged hair means a loss of lustre covering hair will prevent dullness and keep the sheen wear it should be. Cutting down on blow drys, the frequency of hair colouring and intensive styling will also help bring back the natural sheen.
Split ends
Keeping hair hydrated during the Winter months is key if you want to avoid nasty split ends. Hair tends to be at it’s dryest at this time of year which means breakages and split ends are a given. Applying a hydrating rich hair mask like Masquintense Fine by Kerastase once a week during the colder months should keep hair healthy while switching your regular shampoo for one rich in protein like L’oreal’s Serie Nature Shampoo should help protect and strengthen. When it comes to diet filling up on protein rich foods like green veg and nuts will also give hair a boost.

winter_hair_repair

While summer is generally considered a tough time for our hair nothing compares to the chilly problems winter brings. Dry scalp, dullness, frizz and even breakages are all common problems and as the weather gets damp and temperatures plummet it’s only a matter of time before things go from bad to worse. But fear not L’Onglex readers for we have put together our top tips for surviving four of the most common winter ailments – in no particular order, here’s how to keep hair looking fab this season …

Dandruff

When the temperature drops it’s often our scalp that suffers. With the changes in humidity and temperature our oil levels can fluctuate. For some this means  dandruff caused by the oil at the roots of our hair being trapped. Limp locks lacking in lustre is one thing but the dreaded flakes can be quite another. Massaging undiluted coconut oil into the scalp and rinsing with hot water has been known to clear the build up and keep dandruff at bay for up to six months.You can also stop more flakes appearing by massaging the scalp daily to improve circulation and applying  a hair mask of baby oil to the scalp before you go to bed and rinsing when you wake is also a great intensive treatment to keep the scalp hydrated during the winter months.

john_freida_winter_hairStatic

Dry offices and air conditioning mean less moisture in the air. Even the slightest electrical charge can be picked up from clothes static can cause a serious dose of unruly hair. Using a moisture rich shampoo and conditioner should make hair less susceptible to static and applying an anti frizz remedy like John Frieda Frizz Ease Secret Weapon Flawless Finishing Creme to the tips of your hair should also make it more manageable for styling.

Dullness

Hair tends to get blown around a bit during the winter months and while most of us will complain of frizz the the real problem is the rough effect it has on our hair. All that damp wet hair and dry heating means more styling which in turn creates follicle friction. As damaged hair means a loss of lustre covering hair will prevent dullness and keep the sheen where it should be. Cutting down on blow drys, the frequency of hair colouring and intensive styling will also help bring back some natural shine.

winter_hair_treatmentsSplit ends

Keeping hair hydrated during the Winter months is key if you want to avoid nasty split ends. Hair tends to be at it’s dryest at this time of year which means breakages and split ends are a given. Applying a hydrating rich hair mask like Masquintense Fine by Kerastase once a week during the colder months should keep hair healthy while switching your regular shampoo for one rich in protein like L’oreal’s Serie Nature Shampoo should help protect and strengthen. When it comes to diet, filling up on protein rich foods like green veg and nuts will also give hair a boost.

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Video: Nail Marbling by OPI

November 11th, 2010
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Video: Nail Marbling by OPI
Armed with nothing more than a selection of fabulous OPI polishes, a toothpick and a nicely improvised use for some Scotch Tape we are proud to bring you a rather snazzy nail tutorial from OPI on the subject of Marbling.
Having seen this done out and about we were under the impression it’s all a bit fancy and fiddly and that you needed the expert attentions of a trained nail art technician but as it turns out anyone with a bowl of water and half an hour can get the fabulous effect.
Having watched the video and decided even L’Onglex’s shaky hands could manage it we’d also like to say a big thanks to Rachel Lawlor who very kindly gave us the heads up on this via twitter.
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Armed with nothing more than a selection of fabulous OPI polishes, a toothpick and a nicely improvised use for some Scotch Tape we are proud to bring you a rather snazzy nail tutorial from OPI on the subject of Marbling.

Having seen this done out and about we were under the impression it’s all a bit fancy and fiddly and that you needed the expert attentions of a trained nail art technician but as it turns out anyone with a bowl of water ,lot’s of patience and half an hour can get the fabulous effect.

Having watched the video and decided even L’Onglex’s shaky hands just might be able to manage it we’d also like to say a big thanks to Rachel Lawlor who very kindly gave us the heads up on this via twitter.

Click here to watch the video

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Mary Make-and-Do … the quick skin pick-me-up !

November 5th, 2010
Mary Make-and-Do … the quick skin pick-me-up !
Seems like ages since we did a Mary Make and Do on the blog and with the cold weather bringing the chill factor to skin we thought we might find something homemade to bring our somewhat pallid winter complexion back to life.
Where we picked this up from we cannot quite say but as cracked lips, dry skin and chapped cheeks magically disappear we think it’s something of a keeper and since all you need to make  this is baking soda and natural yoghurt it’s as easy as pie.
So ….
Add 1 tablespoon of Yogurt to 1 teaspoon of Baking Soda
Mix together well
Apply to the face as you would a facemask
Leave for two minutes
Massage gently into the face
Rinse with warm water …. and you’re done.
Simple, quick, natural and a perfect-pick-me-up dry winter skin. You can do this anywhere but we think it’s best applied during the ad-breaks for X-Factor … more Mary Make and Do’s coming soon !

home_made_cleanser

Seems like ages since we did a Mary Make and Do on the blog and with the cold weather bringing the chill factor to skin we thought we might find something homemade to bring our somewhat pallid winter complexion back to life.

Where we picked this up from we cannot quite say but as cracked lips, dry skin and chapped cheeks magically disappear we think it’s something of a keeper and since all you need to make  this is baking soda and natural yoghurt it’s as easy as pie. So ….

Add 1 tablespoon of Yogurt to 1 teaspoon of Baking Soda

Mix together well

Apply to the face as you would a facemask

Leave for two minutes

Massage gently into the face

Rinse with warm water …. and you’re done.

Simple, quick, natural and a perfect-pick-me-up dry winter skin. You can do this anywhere but we think it’s best applied during the ad-breaks for X-Factor … more Mary Make and Do’s coming soon !

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Yay for sticky nails

October 20th, 2010
If you visit these pages on a regular basis you’ll know how pleased we were with our Minx nails that we had done in September. Obviously being the sort of people we are it goes without saying we we are still rather impressed at how good the groovy prints made our nails look and if we had the money we’d probably be in there every week laminating our talons with whatever design takes our particular fancy.
As good as the speedy application and groovy print was the €35 price tag is a bit hefty and whilst we don’t want to be sticks in the mud there is a point at which even our beauty budget folds …. or so we thought !
This morning the nail gods answered our prayers when we were sent a pack of nail stickers from none other than budget beauty gurus Essence. Available in all the colours of the rainbow these are the DIY version of our beloved minx’s and at a purse friendly €2.49 per set we don’t think they’ll be on the stands for too long!
As we only have a photo to go from at the moment we at L”onglex can only guess at their greatness but rest assured dear readers we will be sticking them on as soon as we get the time and will of course dot the i’s and cross the t’s when it comes to pictures.
In the meantime, if anyone has tried these we’d love to hear your thoughts !

nail_transfers_nail_stickers

If you visit these pages on a regular basis you’ll know how pleased we were with our Minx nails that we had done in September. Obviously being the sort of people we are it goes without saying we we are still rather impressed at how good the groovy prints made our nails look and if we had the money we’d probably be in there every week laminating our talons with whatever design takes our particular fancy.

As good as the speedy application and groovy print was the €35 price tag is a bit hefty and whilst we don’t want to be sticks in the mud there is a point at which even our beauty budget folds …. or so we thought !

This morning the nail gods answered our prayers when we were sent a pack of nail stickers from none other than budget beauty gurus Essence. Available in all the colours of the rainbow these are the DIY version of our beloved minx’s and at a purse friendly €2.49 per set we don’t think they’ll be on the stands for too long!

As we only have a photo to go from at the moment we at L”onglex can only guess at their greatness but rest assured dear readers we will be sticking them on as soon as we get the time and will of course dot the i’s and cross the t’s when it comes to pictures.

In the meantime, if anyone has tried these we’d love to hear your thoughts !

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Who wants homemade herbal shampoo !

October 11th, 2010
Who wants homemade herbal shampoo !
The how’s and why’s of how L’Onglex got hold of the below recipe for this mondays Mary Make and Do are a little murky.
Some of the recipe we stole, some of the recipe we added to and a good part of the recipe we swore at and  tinkered round with until we got the desired effect. Swearing aside we can now report we are completely satisfied and although in terms of the time we spent and the outlay for ingredients this hasn’t been one of our cheapest recipes we can at least say we have finally got a recipe for a completely natural shampoo !
Most of the ingredients are available from the high street except the liquid soap which can be bought on ebay for next to nothing and if you are really fussy about these things you will be glad to know this suits all hair types.
To make the shampoo you will need ….
• 4 cups of distilled water
• 8 teaspoons of tea tree oil
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla
• 12 tablespoons of dried rosemary
• 4 tablespoons of lemongrass
• 1 cup of liquid soap (available here)
Here’s how it’s done ….
Step 1- Add the rosemary and lemongrass to a large glass mixing bowl. Next, heat the distilled water in a pan until boiling and then add to herbs in the mixing bowl. Cover the bowl with a plate and allow the herbs to seep into the water for 30 minutes.
Step 2 –  Take the cover from the mixing bowl and strain the mix to separate the dried rosemary and the lemongrass from the water. Place the water back into a pan and heat gently for a few minutes but do not allow the water to boil. Mix the in the tea tree oil and vanilla and stir gently for a few minutes.
Step 3- Remove the pan from the heat and add the liquid soap until the mix dissolves completely. As the mixture is oil based it must be mixed well and should be spread around as evenly as possible. Once the mix has cooled completely it can be placed in a plastic container and will be good to go within a couple of hours.
Step 4- Any attempts at this that don’t work can be placed into nice bottles and used to delight your friends and family this Christmas … it’s the thought that counts !
More Mary Make and Do’s coming soon.
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The hows and whys of how L’Onglex got hold of this recipe for Mondays Mary Make and Do are a little murky.

Some of the recipe we stole, some of the recipe we added to and a good part of the recipe we swore at and  tinkered around with until we got the desired effect.

Swearing aside, we can now report we are completely satisfied with the formula and although it took ages getting the mix right and we had to buy the ingredients from scratch we can at the very least say we made the damn stuff and it smells nice and it works !

Most of the ingredients are available from the high street except the liquid soap which can be bought on ebay and if you are really fussy about these things you will be glad to know this is completely natural and will be good for nearly all types of hair.

So, to make the shampoo you will need ….

• 4 cups of distilled water

• 8 teaspoons of tea tree oil

• 2 teaspoons of vanilla

• 12 tablespoons of dried rosemary

• 4 tablespoons of lemongrass

• 1 cup of liquid soap

Here’s how it’s done ….

Step 1- Add the rosemary and lemongrass to a large glass mixing bowl. Next, heat the distilled water in a pan until boiling and then add the water to the herbs in the mixing bowl. Cover the bowl with a plate and allow the herbs to seep into the water for half an hour or so.

Step 2 - Take the cover from the mixing bowl and strain the mix to separate the dried rosemary and the lemongrass from the water. Place the water back into a pan and heat gently for a few minutes. Do not allow the water to boil. Mix in the tea tree oil and vanilla and stir gently for a few minutes.

Step 3- Remove the pan from the heat and add the liquid soap until the mix dissolves completely. As the mixture is oil based it must be mixed well and should be spread around as evenly as possible. Once the mix has cooled completely it can be placed in a plastic container and should be good to go within a couple of hours.

Step 4- Any attempts at the recipe that don’t work can be poured into nice plastic bottles, tied with a ribbon and used to delight close friends and family this Christmas. Always remember it’s the thought that counts !

More Mary Make and Do’s coming soon.

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Just the thing for dull skin

October 4th, 2010
Just the thing for dull skin
Think of face peels and you’ll probably think of something itchy and stingy that leaves you looking like Samantha in the now infamous book launch episode. It goes without saying that looking like an overipe tomato isn’t a good look and if you haven’t guessed it already we spent the day looking for a remedy that …
i) You can make at home … and …
ii) Is soothing and gentle ….
After a little gentle digging we came across this natural recipe for a soothing face peel -
Here’s what you’ll need …
*1 small cucumber (peeled and seeded)
**2 ounces of chamomile tea (steeped and strained)
1 packed of unflavored gelatin
2 ounces of green tea (steeped and strained)
1 ounce of Aloe Vera gel
Here’s how it’s done …
Blend the cucumber until it resembles a paste and then strain through a sieve – reserve the juice.
In a saucepan, combine the green tea, chamomile tea, and gelatin and heat at a low temperature until the gelatin is dissolved. Remove the ingredients from the stove and transfer into a bowl. Add the cucumber juice and Aloe Vera gel from to the rest of the mix and place the lot in the fridge for about 25 minutes to allow the mix to thicken.
The mask can then be applied to the face and neck and should be given about twenty five minutes before it’s dry and set. When dry, peel the mask from forehead downwards and rinse off any residue with warm water – pat dry.
More Mary Make and Do’s coming soon !

facemask_facepeel_cucumber_homemade_

Think of face peels and you’ll probably think of something itchy and stingy that leaves you looking like Samantha in the now infamous book launch episode.

It goes without saying that looking like an overipe tomato isn’t a good look and if you haven’t guessed it already we spent the day looking for a remedy that …

i) You can make at home … and …

ii) Is soothing and gentle ….

After a little digging we came across this natural recipe for a soothing face peel -

Here’s what you’ll need …

1 small cucumber – peeled with seeds removed

2 ounces of chamomile tea

1 packed of unflavored gelatin

2 ounces of green tea

1 ounce of Aloe Vera gel

Here’s how it’s done …

Blend the cucumber until it resembles a paste and then strain through a sieve – reserve the juice.

In a saucepan, combine the green tea, chamomile tea, and gelatin and heat at a low temperature until the gelatin is dissolved. Remove the ingredients from the stove and transfer into a bowl.

Add the cucumber juice and Aloe Vera gel to the rest of the mix and place the lot in the fridge for about 25 minutes to allow the mixture to thicken to a gel like texture.

The mask can then be applied to the face and neck and you should give about twenty five minutes before it’s ready and set. Once dry, peel the mask from the forehead downwards and rinse off any residue with warm water …. pat dry with your fluffiest towel.

More Mary Make and Do’s coming soon !

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Home made hand cream … it’s Monday Mary Make and Do

September 27th, 2010
home_made_hand_creamHome made hand cream … it’s Mary Make and Do
Question: What’s hot one minute, cold the next, then dry, then wet, then really wet ?
Answer: Autumn !
Not wishing to drag out the subject too much we’ve been looking for a recipe for a hand cream that might just prevent that weird and rather itchy feeling you get in your hands at this time of year. Nothing too strong, nothing too weak and something to protect and moisturise.
Enter Mary Make and Do for Monday by way of a homemade hand cream which does all of the above and will also store well for the colder months. Having tried similar recipes before this one should work quite nicely when it comes to avoiding the dreaded ‘flake’ and as it’s as cheap as chips it shouldn’t break the bank.
Here’s what you’ll need …
For this creation you’ll need….
4 Table spoons of Beeswax
2 Table spoons of  Shea  butter
8 Table spoons of Evening Primrose Oil
10 drops of Lavender essential oil
Here’s how it’s done ….
Place an empty bowl inside a saucepan of boiling water making sure the water doesn’t come over the sides. Then place the Beeswax and Shea butter inside the bowl and allow to melt. Once the mixture looks clear and translucent add the evening primrose oil and then the essential oils and mix with a wooden spoon until smooth. Once the mixture has been stirred remove the bowl and mixture from the pan and pop the liquid into a jar until it hardens …eh volia….nourishing hand cream in a flash!

home_made_hand_cream

Question: What’s hot one minute, cold the next, then dry, then wet, then really wet ?

Answer: Autumn !

Not wishing to drag out the subject too much we’ve been looking for a recipe for a hand cream that might just prevent that weird and rather itchy feeling you get in your hands at this time of year. Nothing too strong, nothing too weak and something to protect and moisturise.

Enter Mary Make and Do for Monday by way of a homemade hand cream which does all of the above and will also store well for the colder months. Having tried similar recipes before this one should work quite nicely when it comes to avoiding the dreaded ‘flake’ and as it’s as cheap as chips it shouldn’t break the bank.

Here’s what you’ll need …

4 Table spoons of Beeswax

2 Table spoons of  Shea  butter

8 Table spoons of Evening Primrose Oil

10 drops of Lavender essential oil

Here’s how it’s done ….

Place an empty bowl inside a saucepan of boiling water making sure the water doesn’t come over the sides. Then place the Beeswax and Shea butter inside the bowl and allow to melt. Once the mixture looks clear and translucent add the evening primrose oil and then the essential oils and mix with a wooden spoon until smooth. Once the mixture has been stirred remove the bowl and mixture from the pan and pop the liquid into a jar until it hardens …eh volia….nourishing hand cream in a flash!

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We love homemade lipgloss

September 6th, 2010
We love homemade lipgloss
If it’s Monday it must be Mary Make and Do ! Yup, over the weekend L’Onglex found this recipe for homemade lipgloss which even if we do say so ourselves is a bit of a keeper.
Obviously because it’s Monday and you’re probably not in the best of moods we appreciate that some of you will be muttering under your breath something along the lines of …..
“Why would I make my own when I can buy some for €4″
To which we at L’Onglex would reply ….
“Ahhh but you can’t buy the satisfaction of knowing that you made your own and you look beautiful in a thrifty kind if stylee !”
So, without further ado and having explained where we stand on the subject all you now have to do is head to the press and dig out the following ingredients ….
1 tsp. aloe vera gel
1/2 tsp. coconut oil
1 tsp. petroleum jelly
Then once you’ve asked your mum’s permission and explained to her the importance of your project ( We suggest you give her a call if she’s 65 and you’re at work ! ) you simply combine the ingredients in a plastic jar, stir really well and heat the mix in the microwave for two minutes on a medium heat.
When you hear the ding, stir the mix again and place your lipgloss in an airtight container and allow to cool thoroughly before you begin your preening and pouting.
If you’re not already convinced of the merits of the recipe we have the notion that you can add a touch of food colouring to the mix at the beginning if you need to tinge or tint the colour. Whether this will affect how long your lipgloss is good for we can’t really say but we think it might be worth the gamble because if the whole thing goes wrong you can always pop out and buy some lipgloss for the not-particularly-expensive-sum of about €4 !
More Mary Make and Do’s coming soon !

lipgloss_homemade

If it’s Monday it must be Mary Make and Do !

Yup, over the weekend L’Onglex found this recipe for homemade lipgloss which even if we do say so ourselves is a bit of a keeper.

Because it’s Monday and you are probably not in the best of moods we appreciate that some of you will be muttering under your breath something along the lines of …..

“You know something L’Onglex …. why would I make my own lipgloss when I can buy some for €4″

To which we would reply ….

“Oh reader …. you can’t buy the satisfaction of knowing that you made your own or that you look beautiful in a thrifty kind if stylee !”

So, without further ado and having explained where we stand on the subject all you now have to do is head to the press and dig out the following ingredients ….

1 tsp. aloe vera gel

1/2 tsp. coconut oil

1 tsp. petroleum jelly

Once you’ve asked your mum’s permission and explained to her the importance of your project ( We suggest you give her a call if she’s 65 and you’re at work ! ) you simply combine the ingredients in a plastic jar, stir really well and heat the mix in the microwave for two minutes on a medium heat.

When you hear the ding, stir the mix again and place your lipgloss in an airtight container and allow to cool thoroughly before you begin your preening and pouting.

If you’re not already convinced of the merits of the recipe we have the notion that you can add a touch of food colouring to the mix at the beginning if you need to tinge or tint the colour.

Whether food colouring will affect how long your lipgloss is good for we can’t really say but we think it might be worth the gamble because if the whole thing goes wrong you can always pop out and buy some lipgloss for the not-particularly-expensive-sum of about €4 !

More Mary Make and Do’s coming soon !

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If it’s monday it must be mary make and do …..

August 30th, 2010

hair_oil

No matter how bare the cupboards are we at L’Onglex like to think we can turn a sows ear into a silk purse.

Having spent all our monies on a variety of glamourous goodies , gimmicks and beauty gadgets all we have left in the larder are some dried herbs, a pot noodle and some olive oil.
Leaving aside the idea of eyemasks made from Barry’s teabags our Monday Mary Make and Do is a simple hot oil treatment for hair.
Quick, simple and relatively hassle free it’s a perfect budget pick me up for any of you who use Monday evenings to recharge the batteries.

Here’s what you need ….


1/2 cup of ‘nearly’ boiling water
1/2 cup of olive oil

Here’s how it’s done ….
Place the oil into a plastic container with a lid and put the kettle on.

Add the ‘nearly’ boiling water to the oil and put the lid on. Make sure the lid is 100% secure and shake the container vigorously until the oil and the water have mixed.

Allow to stand for 10 or so minutes or until the water has cooled from boiling to warm and apply to hair from root to tip. Leave the mix in hair for twenty or so minutes and then shampoo as normal.
More Mary Make and Do’s coming soon.

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