HOW TO: The Big Bun

Ever wondered how to apply your Big Bun? It's quick, simple and easy, Lauren popped in the office recently to have her Big Bun applied and to show you all how it's done. Read our step by step guide below...

Don't forget if your hair is fine or too short you can always use our clip-in hair extensions to add volume to your bun. The Big Bun is available in two different sizes Big and Bigger (Lauren wears the Bigger Bun above) and in three different colours - Blonde, Brown and Black. Orders yours today and get the Essex Look wherever you are: www.laurensway.com 

Love LW  x x x

Get LG's make-up look

Want to steal Lauren's make-up look for yourself? This post will help you to achieve Lauren's gorgeous, sun-kissed glow with the exact products she uses.

Lauren's make up always looks perfectly polished - her look is effortless yet very put together and strikes the perfect balance between natural and party. She loves being bronzed with glowing skin, glossy lips and gorgeous defined eyes. We caught up with Lauren's make-up artist Olivia Sandy (who also happens to be one of our Essex Angels!) to find out the exact products she uses on Lauren and how to achieve her look.

Eyes

Olivia says: "Lauren's favorite look tends to be a smokey eye using warm browns, gold and copper colours. I use my Urban Decay - Naked 2 palette and I use 'Chopper' on the lid and 'Busted' in the crease. I also use Mac 'Copperings' or an orangey-brown under her eye on her bottom lash line. I use Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel eyeliner on her upper lash line. I then add Lauren's Way Midnight Diva lashes and add a light coat of Benefit 'They're Real' mascara."

Face

Olivia says: "For Lauren's flawless look I start with L'oreal Nude Magique CC cream as a primer, it comes out green and takes away redness. I then use Mac Studio Fix Fluid foundation and set it with Mac Studio Fix powder. I use Benefit Dallas to contour her face, using it under her cheekbones and then Mac Springsheen blusher on the apples of her cheeks. I finish with Mac Mineralize Skin finish in Gold Deposit which I use as a highlighter."

Lips

Olivia says: "On Lauren's lips I use the Mac Lip Liner 'Spice' and I usually just fill her lips in with this colour."

Olivias Top application tips:

- Always do your eye make-up before doing your face, this way you can wipe away any bits of eyeshadow that fall down on the cheeks and under the eye.

- To compliment your eye colour choose colours which contrast with your eye colour. Lauren has blue eyes so using warm browns and coppers enhances her eye colour. For blue eyes use Golds, coppers, browns and pinks. For Green eyes use purples, bronzes and golds and for Brown eyes use black, blues and golds.

Olivia working on Lauren's make-up

If you fancy having Lauren's look then Olivia is available to book via our Essex Angels service. Our angels can come to you in the comfort of your own home, hotel or office and get you looking glam for that special occasion. We have lots of packages available, take a look at our price list here

Love LW x x x

How to style our Clip-In Hair Extensions...

Here at Lauren' s Way we don't just sell fake tan, did you know we also have a wonderful range of clip-in hair extensions? Our extensions come in a wide range of 9 different colours including black, brunette, blonde and even red so there is a colour to suit all hair types. The extensions are made from 100% human hair (grade AAA), triple wefted for thickness (130grams) and 20 inches in length to give you the instant length you've always desired.

Our Clip in hair extensions are great for everyday wear or even for adding extra oomph to your hair on special occasions, they cause no damage and you can simply clip in and go. To apply your extensions divide the hair into two sections and clip up the top half of your hair. Place the pieces on the head then gently snap down the clips to secure into place. Release the top half of your hair to cover the clips and gently tousle to blend your natural hair with the clips ins. Check out these pics below to see customers rocking our Lauren's Way Hair Extensions...

Clip In Extensions In Deep Red

Clip In Extensions in Blonde Bombshell

Clip In Extensions in Sun Kissed Brown 

There are a few rules to follow to keep your extensions in tip-top condition. Essex Angel and hair stylist to Lauren Goodger herself Roxie gives us her top tips:

1) "For a more natural look always have your hair extensions trimmed while in your hair to fit your hair shape and length. This way the extensions will flow more naturally." 

2) "Your hair extensions will stay in better condition for longer if you don't use heat on them. When brushing the hair always use a tangle teaser or hair extension brush to avoid damage."

3) "For big & bouncy hair use a tong on the extensions and then add Lauren's Way Dream Rollers while hair is still hot. Leave rollers in to cool and once you remove them your hair will be big, bouncy & full of volume. I always use this style tip on Lauren's hair." 

 Roxie styling Lauren's Extensions

If you need help colour matching your own hair to our extensions feel free to tweet us a pic of your hair or email a pic to customerservices@laurensway.com and we will get back to you asap!

Lauren's Way Hair Extensions are available on our website and priced at just £79.95

Love LW x x x

Celebs doing it Lauren's Way...

It's been a busy few days at LW HQ and we were SO SO SOO excited to hear that one of our favourtie Spice Girls Emma Bunton was rocking our Daytime Dazzle Lashes on ITV earlier in the week. Emma looked gorgeous in a summery floral mini dress, tousled hair and a baby pink lippy. Thanks to the lovely Christan Vermaak who styled Emma on the day!

Daytime Dazzle Lashes

Big Brother TV Presenter AJ Odudu was also snapped wearing Lauren's Way again this week, this time in her Dream Rollers in hair and make up before the show. We think she totally rocks the rollers look!

All products are available on our website now. Lauren's Way is the only way!

Love LW x x x 

Debenham's Pamper Day

On Friday team Lauren's Way and our Essex Angels Sarah, Anna and Rihana headed to the Debenham's head offices to pamper their staff ready for the weekend! Armed with a selection of our finest products including tan, hair and lashes the Debenhams staff were able to experience pamper services from the Essex Angels in the comfort of their own office which included mitt down tans, lash application and hair styling.

We had all four lash styles on offer (Daytime Dazzle, Fabulous Flutter, Essex Glamour and Midnight Diva) and guests were able to pick their chosen lash style and shadow colours to have applied. Fabulous Flutter were a popular choice amongst the ladies looking for a subtle daytime look and those looking for full on party glam went for Essex Glamour lashes for standout look.

Hair styling was also on offer throughout the day with many choosing to go for a big bouncy curl with plenty of volume. Short or long hair - this style works on all lengths and is perfect to take you from the office through to night.

Don't forget our Essex Angels come to YOU so if you fancy a pampering in the comfort of your own home/hotel/office get in contact to book. Services available include full face make up, big bouncy hair, spray tans and gorgeous nails. Email essexangels@laurensway.com for more info.

Love LW x x x

BIG IS BEAUTIFUL

AJ Odudu, who is currently presenting Big Brother's Bit on the Side with one of our favourtie Essex boys Rylan Clarke, was spotted on The Wright Stuff this week rocking her Lauren's Way Big Bun! AJ looked amazing in a bright pink dress and her glamorous up-do complemented her look perfectly!

AJ loved her Big Bun so much she even tweeted us to let us know...

The Lauren's Way Big Bun allows you to create the hottest look of the season at home. It is quick and easy to apply (just put your hair into a high ponytail and pull through the bun, then wrap the remaining hair around the bun and pin into place). Big glamorous hair in no time!

The Big Bun is available in two sizes (Big and Bigger) and three colours (Blonde, Brown and Black) and starts from just £9.95 which includes FREE DELIVERY! Order yours today: www.laurensway.com

Love LW x x x

FESTIVAL FEVER

Festival season is officially here! With Glastonbury last month and the likes of Wireless, T In The Park, V Festival, Reading and Bestival coming up over the next few weeks we can’t help but get excited!!

As much as a festival is all about the music and having a good time with your mates it’s also important to look your best come rain or shine. There’s nothing wrong with spending weeks planning your festival outfit, searching the high street for the perfect pair of new wellies and trying on about 534 different outfit combinations before finally leaving the house!

Once you have your outfit sorted it’s time to perfect your hair and tan, check out our festival guide below which will ensure you look and feel fab all day and night (even if you have been sleeping in a hot, sweaty tent for the past few days!..)

Festivals are the perfect time to show a little flesh – flash your pins in a pair of fitted shorts or show a hint of back in a backless top. Whatever you do make sure your skin is looking bronzed and flawless! We love Pixie’s golden tan at V Festival last year and even our girl Lauren was rocking a sun kissed glow at last year’s Wireless Festival thanks to LW Glam Tan. For a fab festival look we recommend using one of our mousse, lotion or spray formulas. Avoid Wash Off as this may streak as you sweat or god forbid, if the heavens open. Our Tan Teaser kits are perfect for those camping on site for a couple of days; the mini kits include two different tans and a moisturiser so you can top up your tan on the go – they are also the perfect size to fit in your bag and carry around on the go!

Every girl wants to achieve that effortless hair look and our favourite Chelsea girl Millie Mackintosh rocks a natural tousled wave perfectly. While you won’t have access to your hair curlers at a festival Dream Rollers are a LIFE SAVER! Just pop them in before bed and wake up the next morning with big volumised hair – you will have everyone believing you left the festival site for a quick blow-dry! You can also pop them in your hair for a couple of hours during the day (a la the festival go-er above) then take them out for glam party time hair.

If you prefer to have your hair up and out the way at a festival then our Big Bun is the hair accessory for you. Colleen Rooney was spotted wearing her hair up in a bun at this years Glastonbury fest, keep it messy and loose for an authentic festival look and accessorise with braids, plaits and floral hair bands for perfect festival hair with minimal effort! The bun is quick and easy to apply and a saviour for greasy hair days! Don’t forget it is available in three colours (Brown/Blonde/Black) and in two sizes (Big and Bigger) so there is a Bun to suit everyone.

With the help of Lauren’s Way you will be looking festival glam in no time!

Love LW x x x

Behind the scenes at the new LW Shoot

On Tuesday team LW had a early (but very exciting!) start as we all headed off to a photo studio in Essex to shoot the new images for Lauren's Way with our lovely Lauren Goodger! There was fake tan, big hair and fabulous make up all around on set and we had an amazing day. Lauren's Essex Angels were on hand throughout the day to make sure LG was looking perfect. (Don't forget you can book the Essex Angels for your own pamper parties - see here )

We are SO excited to show you all the new images but for now here's a sneak peek from behind the scenes on the day... 



  







Lauren in action


We hope you enjoyed our exclusive pics - check back soon to see the official photo shoot images!

Love LW x x x