Before & After
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The Story Behind the Flower Curl
My hair journey was very much inspired by my parents. My beautiful mother was on a mission to strengthen my very thin hair by cutting it bob up until the age of six. When I started to realise how short my hair was, I asked if I could grow my hair longer and my father encouraged me to do so until my locks reached my thighs! Every time I was due a trim, my mother would measure and trim my hair and then my dad and I would check to see how much my mum cut off!
At the age of 17, I decided to enter a competition and I longed for big, voluminous curls so I booked an appointment at the hairdresser and asked to have my hair curled for the event. The hairdresser prepared my hair and set a bunch of rollers in, on the morning of the event and she advised me not to remove them up until the evening. I was so excited to see the hair curling results but I knew I had to wait until it was time for me to go up on stage as I already knew how much my hair struggles to hold any curls.
Well, as you can see from the picture, my hair doesn’t look like I’ve had any rollers in that day, (ten hours plus to be exact). Although, I did get a couple of flicks here and there which I was not too impressed about.
This particular picture and how much time I spent at the hairdresser and how uncomfortable I was throughout the whole day, really stuck with me and from then on, I was on a mission to find a hair curler that could curl my hair beautifully.
Nine years later, and I still haven’t found a hair curler that could create beautiful long lasting curls. I tried curling tongs and other heated hair curlers, but the curls only lasted five minutes and by the time I stepped out of the house my hair was completely straight again, not to mention all the split ends that I had after just one use. I also used a variety of different rollers and other heatless hair curlers but I either found them difficult to use, time consuming, super uncomfortable or my hair got tangled in the products which also ended up damaging my locks!
At about 8:30am on Tuesday 10th November 2015, I was on my way to my office job and I had a light bulb moment for a new heatless hair curler. As soon as I got to my desk, I grabbed a piece of paper, drew what I had in mind and put it in my handbag. I could not wait to get back home to make my very first prototype.
I got so excited and I just knew in my heart that my idea was going to work and I spent months making & testing different prototypes and refining the idea in my good old shed.
I wanted to create a hair curler that met my very long list of standards and that I simply could not find on the market and in any other hair curling products. I found many of the other hair curling products outdated, bulky and uncomfortable. I realised that there was an opportunity for a new heatless hair curler that many women will absolutely love and would want to try.
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10 High Pollen Flowers
10 High Pollen Flowers for Pollination Season
Spring is here and it's time to get our gardens blooming! While there are so many beautiful flowers out there, some have higher pollination levels than others. Pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds need nectar-rich flowers to survive and flourish. For those of us who want to help support these essential species, this article is for you! Let’s talk about 10 of the best flowers for high pollination and why they work so well.
Lavender
The delicate purple petals of lavender attract bees, butterflies, birds and other beneficial insects. Lavender also has a high nectar content which makes it a great choice for pollinators. Plus, the fragrant scent of lavender will fill your garden with a sweet aroma that everyone can enjoy!
Marigold
Marigolds come in a variety of colors from golden yellow to deep red. They have daisy-like blooms that produce plenty of nectar for pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Marigolds are also easy to grow and can thrive in both sunny or shady spots in your garden.
Mountain Mint
Mountain mint is a perennial herb that produces small white flowers that are especially attractive to bees. Not only does mountain mint provide high levels of pollen but its leaves also contain aromatic oils which further draw in pollinators.
Bee Balm
Bee balm is an easy-to-grow flower that attracts all sorts of pollinators including bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, its bright pink or purple petals produce copious amounts of nectar which make it irresistible to these important species.
Sunflower
Sunflowers are one of the most recognizable types of flowers thanks to their large blooms that face towards the sun (hence the name!). Sunflowers are excellent at attracting honeybees due to their abundance of pollen. As an added bonus, their seeds make a great snack for birds too!
Foxglove
Foxglove plants have tall spires covered in bell-shaped blossoms that come in various shades from pinkish purple to white or yellow. These unique blooms offer plenty of nectar which draws in hummingbirds as well as bumblebees and other beneficial insects.
Salvia
Salvia plants produce small but brightly colored flowers that attract all sorts of pollinators including butterflies, bumblebees, and hummingbirds! Their vibrant colors make them stand out amongst other plants in your garden while providing plenty of food sources for pollinators as well.
Cosmos Sulphureus
Cosmos sulphureus (also known as sulphur cosmos) is an annual flower with bright orange or yellow petals surrounding dark centers filled with nectar--making them extremely attractive to bees and other insects alike! These cheerful blooms can be found growing wild throughout North America but can easily be planted in any home garden too.
Aster
Asters come in many shapes and sizes depending on the variety you choose but all feature clusters of small star-shaped petals around dark centers filled with nectar -making them irresistible snacks for hungry pollinators like honeybees or bumblebees! Plus they bloom late into autumn which gives your garden a touch of color even after summer has ended.
Zinnia Elegans
Zinnias are cheerful annuals with daisy-like blooms ranging from white to deep reds or purples -all with plenty of pollen perfect for attracting hungry bees or butterflies! Zinnias also require minimal maintenance making them ideal choices if you want low-maintenance yet high reward blooms throughout spring/summertime months!
With spring here comes new life—and what better way to celebrate than by adding some beautiful yet highly beneficial flowers into your garden? There are countless options out there but we’ve narrowed it down to 10 favorites that are sure to attract all sorts of helpful pollinators into your yard while still looking stunningly beautiful too! From marigolds & lavender to zinnia elegans & bee balm -these top 10 picks will give your space maximum color & maximum impact all season long!