Primark Heatless Curls!

 

 

Sorry for not writing a post in ages I have been really busy with school but because it is now half term I have so many post ideas that I am going to write! I have been waiting to write this post for ages and can't wait to share it with you!

A few months ago when I visited Liverpool I went into Primark and found these bendy curlers for only £1. I was so excited when I saw them because I had been looking for some for ages and thought for a pound I might as well try them out. I was very pleased with the results so thought I would tell you how to create a similar look yourself.

 My hair is naturally straight so once I get out the shower I towl dry my hair (still leaving it slightly damp) then comb through it.







Then taking the curlers I wrap my hair from the bottom up and when I get fairly close to the top of my head I fold the ends of the curler inwards.








I complete this all over my head using the eight curlers that come in the pack. My hair is quite thin so if you have thick hair I recommend buying two packs.










I leave them in overnight and they aren't too uncomfortable to sleep in as they are made from foam. When I frst took them out I was very suprised as I had tight curls that came up to my shoulders..I didn't really like that look so I loosened the curls up with a bit of water and they came out like the photo on the left! For only a pound I was very happy with the results even though the curls do eventually drop out in my hair but I'm sure that could be fixed with some hairspray.

Overall I am very pleased with these as they were so cheap and I recommend them so much!

 

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Tanya Burr: Chocolate Cookies!

 

After watching Tanya Burr's video on how to make these cookies I can't stop making them myself! They are just so good. I don't want to take credit for the recipe but because I love them so much I had to share them with you!

 

 

 

Ingredients For 12:

 

 

200g Unsalted Butter
300g Caster Sugar
1 Large Egg
275g Self-raising Flour
75g Cocoa Powder
1 Large Bar of Milk Chocolate
1 Large Bar of White Chocolate

 

 

 

 

Instructions:

(Before starting preheat the oven to 220°C for a fan oven or to 200°C for non fan.)

 

1. Place the butter into a bowl and soften it in the microwave for about 30seconds, then add it to the sugar.
2. I then use an elcetric whisk (a spoon should also work) and mix until it is creamy before adding in your egg and whisking again.
3. Then add in the self-raising flour and the cocoa powder. I usually sift the cocoa powder but don't bother with the flour.
4. I now stop using the whisk and stir in the dry ingredients with a spoon and sometimes my hands if it isn't mixing properly.
5. Now snap up the chocolate leaving it in whole chunks, add as much in as you like and make sure it is mixed evenly into the mixture.
6. At this point if your mixture is a little dry feel free to add in a little bit of milk (I never need too).
7. Line two trays with baking paper or silicone baking sheets if you have them and make the mixture into 12 handfull sized balls making sure you spread them out. The balls may seem a little large but they turn out fine! (I sometimes flatten the slightly before putting them in).
8. Now place them in the oven for 10minutes. I put mine in for 5 then swap them over for another 5 so they all get baked.
9. When you take them out they might seem quite soft but just let them cool for about half an hour before eating!

 

 

Even after waiting for them to cool the chocolate in the middle is still all melted and soft! I hope you enjoy making them and if you make any alterations or add in different ingredients please let me know so I can try them myself!

 

Zoe

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