CASABELLA - Mini-Haul

Hi Everyone,

So from my tweets and instagram posts, most of you should've gathered by now that my current favorite beauty-supply store in Lagos has got to be Casabella! I love walking in there and having a look at what they've got on their shelves. They stock almost everything from Tresemme hair products, to Herbal Essences, Revlon, Mac, Iman, Sleek etc.

A week ago I needed to get some hair conditioner and false lashes, so I made a trip to my local Casabella store at The Palms Mall (They've also got a store in the Ikeja Mall).

Herbal Essennces 'Color Me Happy' Conditioner - N1200

Here's what I picked up. Got the conditioner for my extensions. I treat my hair extensions (almost) the same way I treat my natural hair. When I take them out, I wash them using Herbal Essences or Tresemme conditioners. I rotate conditioners depending on how I feel really, or if the extensions are dyed, and then deep-condition them for about 30minutes (using same conditioner). This keeps them in good condition (no pun intended ;)) for longer. I purchased the 'Colour Me Happy' conditioner because the extensions I wanted to wash were dyed. (I don't wash the length of my hair extensions with shampoo, because I feel it makes them dry. I dilute the shampoo and use that to wash the weft only).

Ardell 'InvisiBand Demi Wispies' - N1000 each

Also picked up the Ardell ' Invisiband Demi Wispies' False lashes in Black (they also come in Brown). Ardell falsies are my absolute favorite. They're made from human hair so look very natural on. I don't wear false-lashes everyday, only on special occasions like nights-out, events, weddings etc.

I feel false lashes always finish-up a makeup look. I got just two of these, think I'm going to go back for a couple more. I always reuse them anyway, a pair lasts about 2-3months for me, seeing as I don't wear them that often. The band of these are clear, making it even more natural-looking when on.

Cala 'Crease Brush' - N1840

Now this is my second brush purchase off this brand. The first I got was a small slant brush, perfect for filling in my brows. I also used it to apply my gel liner, but I found it struggled to hold its shape when I did this, so its much better suited for brow filling, although I'm currently only using it for my gel-liner,.I know I know.. but didn't I just say.... (got it at CasaBella as well).

Never heard of this brand till I saw their stand in Casabella. They have the range of brushes on display and the bristles felt very soft so I just decided to try it out. I am 50/50 with these, don't loooove them, but don't hate them either. Their packaging and presentation is also very 'high-end'. All there brushes come with velvet slips, very nice touch!

Was after a big fluffy blending-brush, so picked this up. The bristles are soft to touch, but I find them a tiiiiny bit 'scratchy' when I actually use it, especially compared to the exact same brush I've got from Sigma. I will say it doesn't shed and I have been using this the past few weeks. It picks up product very well and blends it in. The bristles are densely-packed so they stay together when blending, as opposed to spreading out (not sure I'm making much sense), really gets in there and blends the eyeshadow.

So, those were my latest purchases from Casabella. If you haven't checked them out and you're a beauty-lover like myself, I'd advise you do so.

Details
Casabella
The Palms Mall, Oniru
Lagos

What Beauty-Store are you currently loving in Lagos?

Laters,

Ez xxX