I was so happy to be a part of this fun shoot! The Limited Edition Manic Panic Jem and The Holograms Collection is available for purchase exclusively with the South African Manic Panic distributor, Anona Miss Beauty Emporium. You can purchase these dyes now at http://www.anonamiss.co.za/products/.

Individual Amplified Formula - R285
Complete Set of 4 Amplified Formula - R1000

*Pink & Orange glows under UV light

I had the pleasure of working with some amazing creatives ahead of the release of the Limited Edition Manic Panic Jem and the Holograms Collection which became available in South Africa this month through AnonaMiss Beauty Emporium. I LOVE crazy hair because it makes me feel more 'me' and that feeling has a ripple effect on everything.

SJ Van Zyl, the creative genius behind Pixelicious Design & Photography, got a team together to transform a couple of girls into band members from the famous 80s animated series, Jem and the Holograms. Needless to say, this fun opportunity was totally up my alley. SJ found me through Scar and then my trusted hairdresser Verushka, used the new Manic Panic dyes to make some magic.

I've really got to give it to SJ, not only did he photograph and edit the shoot but his supreme make up artistry got me looking "Truly Outrageous!".  He's my favourite make up artist I've ever worked with because he's exceptionally talented and a joy to collaborate with.

Most of these beautiful behind the scenes photos were taken by make up artist, Tanya Viljoen. Check back soon for the final results of the shoot and details on how to get your hands on these kick ass hair dyes.

Special thanks to SJ, Tanya, Delin Naude, Gabbi from AnonaMiss Beauty Emporium, Redrum Culture Club, Von Fersen Stylist and Verushka.

So here's the deal, I've changed my hair a lot in the past 6 months. I've been experimenting like crazy; I went from double bleaching and toning to dip dying the ends blue and now I'm trying to re-create Gwen Stefani circa 1999 by going all pink. I started taking more risks because I found out that I was living a lie. So many professionals told me that I couldn't play around because I would wreck my hair. Well that's no fun. I'm here to tell you that it's all about the right products and after care! Since my hair is super fine, I've been paying a lot more attention to keeping my locks loved up because when your hair looks good, you look good.

I was called up and asked to review some products honestly. Brands usually send free stuff along and pretty much freak out if you don't like your experience but Toni & Guy were very straight with me. "Yo, we like your hair it's totally Gwen. Wanna review some items? Be honest. We can take it." Ok I made up the stuff about Gwen but long story short, I was in. Enter my knight in shining shampoo bottles.

So T&G have this great Hair Meet Wardrobe concept going on where they offer products tailored for specific looks: Casual, Classic, Glamour and Creative. First I gave my hair a wash and condition with their Shampoo and Conditioner for Damaged Hair and then I put my blowdryer on it for five minutes. Once my hair was dry, I applied some of the Classic Shine Gloss Serum through my lengths and ends. Flyaways tamed? Check. Shine? Check. I seriously wasn't expecting such a good hair day, it looked like I'd spent ages straightening my hair and it felt healthy. Nice one T&G. 

Next I tried out the the Leave In Conditioner on damp hair. I've never actually used leave in conditioner when I'm going to leave the house so I was weary but this was just what the doctor ordered. When my hair was dry, the only flyaways I had were at my roots because I couldn't put it there.

I then tried the Glamour Serum Drops. It's denser than the Shine Gloss Serum and I applied it the same way. My dry hair lapped it up and looked super shiny and dare I say, thick?! I'm sure that was more to the credit of the Leave In Conditioner but nevertheless, yay! This one is more reflective than the first, I'd use it for a sequins and glitter kind of night. 

Finally one of my favorite products is the Sea Salt Texturizing Spray. When I leave my hair unwashed or I'm having a bit of a frizz and flyaway party I like to spritz on the spray, twist and scrunch my hair a bit and voila - beachy tousled look. Rawr. I generally only use it with dirty hair because I find that it holds the style easier however, if you spray it on damp hair, twirl it and leave it to air dry, you'll get more waves. I've tried other sea salt sprays and they felt heavy but this one gave me that just right piecey look I love from when you've been dancing all night.

There's a solution for every kind of hair mood swing and that's my kind of beauty product. I've become addicted to treating my locks with the right stuff. P.S. Hairdryer wasn't sent to me. I bought it a few years ago but thought it would be fun for the pics.