L'Oreal Extraordinary Clay Review - Shampoo & Conditioner

I do love to try before I buy so I was happy that last month's Red Magazine had sample sachets of L'Oreal's newest hair care range - Extraordinary Clay - both shampoo and conditioner to try.

I managed to get two uses out of the sachets and have to say I was pleasantly surprised, I had envisaged a clay like texture to the products but actually they were just like a regular shampoo and conditioner.

L'Oreal say 

Introducing our breakthrough innovation from Elvive, Extraordinary Clay. For the first time we have combined 3 refined clays into a hair care range to break the vicious cycle of oily roots & dry ends.

Clays have been celebrated in beauty rituals for thousands of years due to their unrivalled ability to cleanse, purify and energise. In terms of hair care, Clays combat the excessive oil production at the roots but also any dehydration throughout the lengths and ends.

THE SECRET OF CLAY FOR 72 HOURS OF PURE ROOTS AND HYDRATED ENDS

• Scalp feels deeply purified for 72 hours with freshness and light, lifted roots.
• Dry hair feels hydrated right to the ends for fluid, free-flowing lengths.
• Revitalises the hair with softness, shine and bounce.

L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Clay Re-balancing Shampoo - 

L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Clay Re-balancing Conditioner - 

Deeply purified roots, hydrated feeling ends. For perfectly balanced hair.

My thoughts 

The products smell fresh and gorgeous, the shampoo lathers well and the conditioner leaves hair soft and silky. Hair smells lovely once dried and feels super clean. I was actually really surprised that this did what it promises. My ends have really looked dead and dry and I wasn't expecting much but the result once dried and styled was that my ends looked healthy and smooth. Hair looked glossy and bright, so bright in fact that my mother in law asked if I had just had my hair highlighted!

I have thick, coarse highlighted hair and Extraordinary Clay rejuvenated my hair and worked a treat. My only reservation which would stop me buying the shampoo is the fact that it contains SLS. As I have scalp psoriasis, continued use of this shampoo would start irritating it. I would definitely consider buying the conditioner however. 

Have you tried this new range? 

OGX Lemon Highlights Shampoo & Conditioner Review

Last year I reviewed OGX Coconut Oil Weightless Hydrating Oil Mist with positive results and so I was eager to try some Shampoo & Conditioners from the brand.

At the end of last year I was given the opportunity to try some new products from OGX - Sunkissed Blonde - Lemon Highlights Shampoo and Conditioner. However, I have to say that OGX have a huge amount of choice when it comes to haircare products and is well worth a look, plus they smell gorgeous!

In big, bright packaging this is a cheery way to start the morning and certainly livens up the bathroom and pleasingly the product inside does exactly what it promises too.

OGX say 

A tropical blend of brightening lemon citrus oil to enhance shimmery, sunlit highlights all year long, with rich coconut oil to smooth and add shine while exotic key lime extract takes you away to a sensual paradise.

My thoughts 

I have highlights in my hair and they were beginning to look a bit lacklustre and dull, using the OGX Lemon Highlights Shampoo and Conditioner has really helped transform my hair. From the first use I could see that my highlights appeared brighter, blonder (although this is not a lightening treatment) and my hair shinier. I liked it so much I have continued to use these products and will undoubtedly finish the bottles, although it will take some time as they are so big!

A big thumbs up from me.

* SLS free and paraben free.

OGX Lemon Highlights Collection - Shampoo & Conditioner are on sale exclusively at Waitrose stores nationwide for £6.99 each. 

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Dove Intensive Repair Express Treatment Conditioner - My Hair Loves

I don't know about you but I rarely have the luxury of time to apply a twenty minute conditioning hair treatment so I am all for fast working products and so I was super keen to try the one minute intensive repair treatment for hair from Dove.

I have been impressed by the previous hair care products I am tried from the brand and so last week instead of my usual conditioner I applied the one minute Dove Intensive Repair Express Treatment, waited just 60 seconds and rinsed it off.

Dove say

Introducing the next generation of daily conditioner with the added benefits of a treatment. Dove Intensive Repair Express Treatment Conditioner works in just one minute. Our dual action formula contains Fibre Actives™ technology which penetrate deep inside the hair to help reinforce damaged proteins without weighing hair down as well as helping to repair and sealing lifted cuticles to help protect against future damage. Prevents split ends and breakage.

My thoughts 

Can a product be so nourishing and leave hair soft, smooth and silky really in just one minute? The answer is a resounding yes. The treatment smells like the other products in the Dove range, fresh and fruity. Once I had rinsed it off I it left my hair more manageable and gorgeous after blow drying and straightening and actually, although it is suitable for daily use I found that my hair stayed looking beautiful for longer, without looking greasy and weighed down. My hair instantly looks healthier and more vibrant.

A big thumbs up from me.

Dove Intensive Repair Express Treatment For Hair costs £3.99 for 180ml

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Ojon Rare Blend Infusion Shampoo and Rare Blend Deep Conditioner - Review

My mum is a big fan of Ojon products, swearing by the products that are best suited for her hair type she has already repurchased.. Her hair always looks healthy and luscious so she must be on to something there. I recently spent an evening with a few of the Ojon team and was really looking forward to trying out a few products from the Ojon range suitable for my hair type. Today I am focusing on the Shampoo and Conditioner designed for my hair... (dry and coloured)

Ojon Rare Blend Infusion Shampoo

Ojon say 

Deeply nourishing shampoo to restore as it cleanses.
Fortified with a rare blend of legendary "healing" oils including pure Ojon™ Oil, this moisturizing shampoo nourishes to restore every time you wash your hair. Beads of antioxidant-rich Rouge Oleifera release on contact to revive and bring vibrant life to parched, damaged hair. Hair is visibly rejuvenated. And coconut cleansers formulated without sulfates help protect hair's vital natural oils.

My thoughts

The infusion shampoo has a really pleasant subtle vanilla scent and I like the fact that the bottle is clear so I can see the amount of product inside. I wish all products were like this to be honest as I hate not knowing how much I have left! The shampoo is clear with these hard micro beads inside suspended within it which burst open when you massage the product into the hair. The shampoo foams in abundance.

I found it to be gentle on my scalp and appreciate the lack of sulfates (being a scalp psoriasis sufferer)

Ojon Rare Blend Deep Conditioner 

Ojon say 

A dual-phase, multitasking, conditioning treatment that deeply nourishes to repair, detangles, hydrates, smoothes and restores high-gloss shine.

This deep conditioner contains two potent phases:
The amber is a restorative blend of 7 rare oils including pure hair-repairing Ojon™ Oil plus African Shea, Brazilian Muru Muru, and Indian Kokum butters.
Tthe ivory is a moisture-rich cream infused with deeply nourishing plant-derived conditioners.
Just a dollop softens, hydrates and helps restore high-gloss shine and healthy look to even the most dry, damaged hair.

My thoughts 

Just like the Shampoo, the Conditioner bottle is see through so I can see how much product is left. It has a really nice creamy lemon scent and I love the novelty of the dual phase that means that two colours come out of the tube. I think it looks just like the inside of a Cadbury's creme egg.. tempted to lick it!

After shampooing and rinsing, you apply this blended together onto your scalp, leave for 2 minutes and rinse out.

Rinsing it out, hair feels so silky smooth.

The results 

I am really pleased with the results I have to say. Immediately, I noticed my hair was tangle free, brushing it after washing with ease. The condition of my hair was much improved, healthier looking, smoother, sleeker after styling and the all important shine was there! Oh the shine, how I love thee...

For me I can really see the difference swapping to these products from what I was currently using. Hair is super soft, shiny and healthy looking, easier and more manageable to style and my ends rather than looking frazzled and tired have perked right up.

Ojon Rare Blend Infusion Shampoo 240ml £25
Ojon Rare Blend Deep Conditioner 150ml £29

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Sachet Sample Sunday - John Frieda Sheer Blonde Everlasting Blonde Shampoo & Conditioner

I don't know about you but I do get a teensy bit excited when I find sachet samples in magazines. I love the idea of trying before I buy. This generous sachet duo of Shampoo and Conditioner from the John Frieda Sheer Blonde range (Everlasting Blonde) was enough for two hair washes at 8ml each.

John Frieda says 

Keep your blonde colour fresh for the look and feel of newly coloured hair. With safflower oil and bergamot extract, this colour preserving helps keep your blonder from fading while leaving hair soft.

Safe for colour treated and chemically treated hair.

My thoughts 

I have highlighted hair so although I wouldn't be able to see whether it stopped my colour from fading with just 2 washes I was still keen to try it.

The shampoo and conditioner smell really lovely and fresh, the shampoo foamed up nicely (SLS in the shampoo), the conditioner was creamy and rinsed out well leaving my hair feeling really clean. My hair was manageable to style and felt soft and silky to touch. I felt that the shampoo and conditioner brightened and brought out my highlights.

If it didn't contain SLS ( it aggravates my psoriasis) I would consider purchasing the duo.

Tip - These sachet samples are great to save up and take away with you if you are on a short break.

John Frieda Sheer Blonde Everlasting Blonde Colour Preserving Shampoo is available in 50ml and 250ml (£5.89)
John Frieda Sheer Blonde Everlasting Blonde Colour Preserving Conditioner is available in 50ml and 250ml (£5.89

My Hair Loves - KMS California Tame Frizz

It is fair to say my hair suffers from the curse of frizz (especially in humidity, think Monica in Friends on vacation) so when I was invited to the launch of KMS California's newest range TAMEFRIZZ I was there like a shot.

TAMEFRIZZ claims 

Ultimate frizz fighter - Up to 100% Frizz Reduction plus Humidity Resistance for up to 3 days*

* With use of the TAMEFRIZZ system.

The difference with this range is that it claims to work both internally and externally to calm frizz instantly while delivering lost-lasting control and manageability.

Internally the De-Frizz System strengthens the hair structure and increases pliability helping to calm frizz. Externally the De-Frizz System smoothes the cuticle and reduces the visible effects of frizz.

The key ingredient is Pequi Oil which is an antioxidant-rich Brazilian fruit found in the Amazon, high in Vitamin A and E, which is known for taming frizz (a quick google informs me that this oil is known for taming and smoothing brittle hair). Also contains Acacia which is rich in sugar derivatives with moisturising properties, known for smoothing and increasing pliability.

Does it work? My thoughts

I was given one of the TAMEFRIZZ Frizz Fighter Kits to take away with me and try.  The kits are great value - basically for the normal cost of the shampoo and conditioner you get the oil and 2 sachets as well.

First of all I have to say the products smell absolutely wonderful. The shampoo and conditioner feel quite heavy on the hair, even when rinsed off, but the hair does feel clean. The heaviness to me makes this feel far more of a treatment system as opposed to a regular shampoo and conditioner. Before I had even dried by hair I could tell it was going to be smooth. I added the taming creme and possible used a little too much (probably over excited about the promises of this system!) so I would only use a little of this product.

Having dried my hair and straightened it I added the minutest amount of the delicious de-frizz oil which is gorgeous and incredibly light as a finisher.

The results - Not a hint of frizz, I was very impressed as to how smooth my hair was. However, what really  sets this apart is the fact that after a day or so my hair can start to grow outwards with the humidity..with the recent hot weather I was perfectly poised to put the 3 day claim to the test... and I can confirm that for 3 days (before I washed it again) my hair remained looking exactly as I had styled it.

Bottom line - This works

TAMEFRIZZ Frizz Fighter Kits are limited edition and cost £29.50 - available from salons and selected online stockists.

Kits contain

TAMEFRIZZ Shampoo (full size)
TAMEFRIZZ Conditioner (full size)
TAMEFRIZZ De-Frizz Oil (full size)
TAMEFRIZZ Smoothing Lotion (sachet)
TAMEFRIZZ Taming Creme (sachet)
Wide-toothed comb.

*PR Sample

L'Oreal Hair Expertise EverRiche Nourishing & Taming Shampoo and Conditioner Review

I usually add the words My Hair Loves in the title of hair care posts but the title was far too long so they were omitted but hair does indeed love these products!

I don't often write hair care posts as I am rarely wowed by a product. I have to see a real difference for me to put finger to laptop and recommend a hair care product, in this case I am very excited to share my thoughts on this Shampoo and Conditioner.

L'Oreal Hair Expertise EverRiche Nourishing & Taming Shampoo 

L'Oreal Say

This shampoo is specifically designed for very dry and rebellious hair. Enriched with botanical oils Cameling and Apricot Seed and non-sulphate cleansing surfactants, the formula leaves hair feeling intensely nourished whilst helping to protect from dryness.

My thoughts

The shampoo is opaque colour and texture wise is thick and creamy much like a conditioner. Despite being SLS free it foams up nicely to give that all important feeling of really cleaning your hair. As an aside I personally don't feel the need for loads of foam but I know a lot of people need the reassurance.

It smells divine with a very subtle coconut scent which just adds to the experience.


L'Oreal Hair Expertise EverRiche Nourishing & Taming Conditioner

My thoughts

The conditioner has the same divine scent as the shampoo, it is opaque and slightly thicker than the shampoo (as you would expect). After rinsing out I can see and feel the difference in my hair, it really feels conditioned and smooth. It is incredibly manageable and the comb just glides through it. It doesn't weigh the hair down.

Results 

Background -
My hair is thick and porous. I have been highlighting it in some way every year for nearly 20 years now. I have frizzy, wavy hair that has a mind of its own. If I leave it to dry without touching it, it goes wavy and frizzy, basically resembles someone who has been dragged through a bush.

Using this shampoo and conditioner combination I can achieve salon textured hair at home, something I have only dreamed of in the past. My hair after styling is super soft, sleek and silky to the touch and it stays this way until the next wash. My hair looks healthy and shines. In fact the first time I used the products a woman at the school complimented me on my hair and said that it looked like I really looked after it!

My usual routine is to air dry for a bit and then blow dry it and then straighten but using these products I could just blow dry it straight and leave it like that, it is that smooth. For the sake of extra sleekness I run the straighteners over it but it just needs going over once.

I love these products and as they are such a great price I would certainly purchase over and over again.

Holy Grail material.

L'Oreal Hair Expertise EverRiche Nourishing & Taming Shampoo and Conditioner 250ml cost £5.99 each.

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My Hair Loves - Milkshake Conditioning Whipped Cream - Review

I LOVE this leave-in conditioner from Milk_Shake.

In my teens I used a leave-in conditioner mousse from L'Oreal Elvive but it disappeared from the shelves so when this can appeared in December's Glossybox I have to admit to being really quite excited.

Having used this a few times now I am very impressed with the results.

Milk_Shake say 

For all hair types

Formulated to condition the hair keeping moisture balance and preserving the hair colour integrity. It leaves the hair soft, shiny and healthy. The milk proteins improve the hair structure and conditioning, special emollients give long lasting hydration and the integrity guarantees a great colour sealing.

My thoughts

First of all it has real novelty value, it looks like a can of whipped cream, it sprays/squirts like a can of whipped cream and it smells DELICIOUS. The scent is sweet like vanilla - just like Cream Soda in fact. I really am so tempted to lick it off my hands or add it to my hot chocolate.

This no rinse conditioner is light in texture and non sticky, I just apply it to washed towel dried hair and style.. my hair is easy to comb through, making detangling a cinch, and when dry is soft, sleek and manageable and I don't get any frizz, even with the weather we are having.

I don't often rave about hair products but on my hair this is fantastic (and it appeals to the lazy girl in me)

Milk_Shake Conditioning Whipped Cream costs £11.94

My Hair Loves-Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Daily Shampoo and Daily Treatment

Styling my hair is the bane of my life, I love the end result but getting there seems like a mammoth task. The reason for this is that I have med/long thick, porous hair that stays wet for what feels like an eternity. By the time it has dried I have long given up wanting to do anything with it. Even when using a hairdryer it can take anything up to 30 minutes to get completely dry.

So, imagine my delight in finding products that claims to reduce drying and styling time that really work!

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Daily Shampoo and Daily Treatment - Smoothing Collection

Claims 

Daily Shampoo

Cleanses and smoothes hair. Makes rebellious locks softer and more manageable. Helps reduce drying time and speed up styling.Our exclusive Super Skinny® Complex displaces water and helps to constrict the hair for a smoother surface. Mild surfactants cleanse without stripping or plumping hair. Colour-safe formula.

Daily Treatment 

Helps to smooth and soften strands. Helps repair and prevent damage. Speeds up drying and styling to get you out the door faster. Our exclusive Super Skinny® Complex smoothes and softens hair and provides easy slip and wet combing. Heat-activated conditioners and thermal protectants help repair and prevent surface damage.

My thoughts

I love the fresh smell of both the shampoo and treatment, like apples. This combination has done wonders for my hair, smooths and softens it. I find it so easy to brush my hair through, I rarely have knots now. Where before drying my hair could take up to 30 mins, now it takes just 10 mins. Perfect products for soft, smooth, manageable hair. I am hugely impressed and my hair looks healthier.

As the gift pack also included the Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum I have been using this alongside the shampoo and treatment, applying it before styling. It has a great smell and leaves hair feeling lovely and soft, shiny and not at all greasy looking.

I am a fan of the Super Skinny Range.

This smoothing set cost £25 for 2 x 300ml bottles and the 25ml serum which was all part of a Christmas Gift Set.

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Daily Shampoo - £10.75 (300ml)
Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Daily Treatment - £13.25 (300ml)
Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum - £17.25 (150ml)

Purchase a limited edition Bonus Bag (selected salons only) and get the Shampoo and Treatment for just £19.95 plus 5% of the RRP will be donated to charity - for more details click here 

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My Hair Loves - L'Oreal Paris Hair Expertise EverSleek Absolute Smooth Intense Mask

This is the second of the My Hair Loves series of posts. You can read the first one here.

I was recently sent the 3 hair masks in the L'Oreal Hair Expertise range of hair care. The range is sulfate free and features natural origin botanical oils and extracts.

Colouring and styling have taken a toll on my hair leaving it dry and frizzy so I need to treat my hair regularly with deep treatments and have really got into the habit of using masks. I am always on the look out for affordable treatments and this fits the bill nicely.

There are three programmes in the Hair Expertise range - EverPure for coloured hair, EverSleek for frizzy hair and EverStrong for fragile, brittle hair.

I have been using the EverSleek Mask as I felt my hair has been wild, frizzy and just harder to style. However, as I have just had my hair highlighted I am going to be switching to the EverPure one next.

EverSleek Absolute Smooth Intense Mask

L'Oreal says

For frizzy, overworked hair. Respects hair fibre. Controls Fizz. No Silicone. Smoothing and Nourishing. Contains Botanical Extract Sunflower.

My thoughts 

The mask comes in screw top tub and scent wise is pleasant but reasonably strong.

To use - Apply a walnut sized amount to wet hair (concentrating on the ends) after shampooing, leave on for 3-5 mins and rinse off.

This feels rather luxurious to use, the consistency of the mask is thick like a body butter. Once I rinse it off my hair feels smooth and silky.It is easier to comb through and tangle free. After drying and styling it leaves my hair looking smooth, sleek and wonderfully shiny. Exactly how I like it.

This is one of my favourite hair masks as it restores life to my otherwise lifeless looking hair.

L'Oreal Hair Expertise EverSleek Absolute Smooth Intense Mask costs £6.99 for 200ml

My Hair Loves - Aussie Take The Heat 3 Minute Miracle - Review

I was first introduced to Aussie Take The Heat 3 Minute Miracle Deep Treatment for heat-damaged hair when I was given a sachet to try at the Aussie Christmas Blogger's Market. I was so impressed with the results I purchased a full size bottle and have made repeated purchases of this little gem ever since.

Aussie says

With Australian Jojoba -seed oil. It's the heat-protection miracle you've longed for. No need to pray anymore when using tongs or blow-driers. Side-effect: Fabulously fragrant hair.

My thoughts 

Like most girls I like to use a hair dryer, straighteners and tongs to style my hair - all the things that over time will cause damage because of the level of heat used. My hair is particularly  vulnerable as it is highlighted. My hair is thick, prone to frizz and of course what I want is smooth, sleek and glossy hair :-)

I pop Take The Heat 3 Minute Miracle Deep Treatment on after shampooing, leave for 3 minutes, rinse off and blow-dry my hair and then use a hair straightening tool.

The results 

After rinsing, combing through is so much easier than if I don't use this. My hair is left smooth, sleek and shiny. It feels soft and is so healthy looking. The product smells nice and fruity (a bit of shame it doesn't smell like the other products in the 3 Minute Miracle range as I love that smell too) and texture wise is slightly thicker than a normal conditioner.

I use Take The Heat 3 Minute Miracle deep treatment regularly as it really does work, is an affordable treatment and is fast working - as the name suggests..

Which product in the 3 Minute Miracle range is your favourite?

Aussie Take The Heat 3 Minute Miracle costs £4.99 for 250ml

Liz Earle Special Offer - Everyday Favourites Kit!

Liz Earle fans will not want to miss this fab online only offer!

The Everyday Favourites kit features some of my favourite products - the Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser 200ml and two pure muslin cloths, Botanical Shine Shampoo 200ml and your choice of Botanical Shine Conditioner 200ml (choose between Normal, Dry or Damaged, or Fine or Oily), as well as your choice of either the Orange Flower Botanical Body Wash 200ml or Men's Face and Body Wash 200ml.

In addition, when purchasing this offer, you'll be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win a luxury family trip to the Isle of Wight.

This offer will be available for just seven days at a special price of £39.50 - that's a total saving of £14.50!

Offer available until 9am 20th August 2012

www.uk.lizearle.com

Pantene Pro V In Charity Partnership With Cancer Hair Care

 

Leading UK hair brand, Pantene Pro-V, is partnering up with Cancer Hair Care, a UK charity dedicated to helping women living with hair loss through cancer treatment.  In addition to an initial charity donation, Pantene Pro-V is creating a limited edition pack across its Classic Care range to raise much needed funds.

Cancer Hair Care is dedicated to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of women experiencing hair loss through cancer treatments. It provides support, education and practical advice for women, while also working to educating the public in all areas related to hair loss associated with cancer treatment. In addition, the charity works to provide education and training programs for hair professionals and healthcare workers.

I was staggered to learn that over 100,000+  women in the UK deal with hair loss issues following cancer treatment each year and with most people having been touched with cancer in some way, being directly or indirectly through having family or friends with it, I believe that this is a worthwhile service to support or bring awareness about to those who need it.

The Pantene Pro-V Classic Care range will feature the Cancer Hair Care logo - Classic Care Shampoo, RRP £2.69, Classic Care Conditioner, RRP £2.69 available nationwide from August 2012. 5p from every sale will be donated to Cancer Hair Care.

For more information visit www.cancerhaircare.com. 

Reviews - Naked Shine Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner. Naked Style Extra Shiny Finishing Serum

I have been on a real mission to restore shine to my recent lacklustre, straw like hair. During the past few months I have been trying out lots of hair care products and am looking forward to sharing with you the products that have made a real difference.

Being an impatient kind of person I love products that provide instant results and the Naked Let It Shine Trio certainly do this.

The Let It Shine Trio are made up of the following products

Naked Shine Honey & Mallow Hydrating Shampoo (for normal to dry hair) 
Naked Shine Buttermilk & Green Tea Hydrating Conditioner (for normal to dry hair)
Naked Style Extra Shiny Finishing Serum 

Bought as the trio direct from the Naked website they cost just £9 which is incredible value for the results that they give. That said, the products bought on their own are still remarkable value for natural products.

Naked Shine Honey & Mallow Hydrating Shampoo (for normal to dry hair)  - £3.99 for 250ml

Naked say -

To shine and dazzle, the hair cuticles needs to be moisturised. We use honey & mallow extracts to target ares of dryness, quenching hair and helping to keep it hydrated.

My thoughts -

The Shampoo comes in the traditional Naked packaging, a push down lid dispenser. The product is a clear runny fluid and has a light, fresh scent. It doesn't lather up much on first application but will second time round if you do wash your hair twice.

I have been making a real effort to use SLS free shampoos and conditioners and have found that my psoriasis is under control, my head is a lot less itchy than it was previously, so I will continue to seek out and use these products.

Naked Shine Buttermilk & Green Tea Hydrating Conditioner (for normal to dry hair) - £3.99 for 250ml

Naked say - 


To shine and dazzle, hair needs to be smooth enough to reflect light. We use buttermilk and green tea extracts which help to improve elasticity of the cuticle and improve glossiness, giving your hair a diamond-like shine.


My thoughts - 

Out of the trio of products the conditioner was my favourite to use. I absolutely love the slight zingyness scent of green tea and this is fantastically refreshing (Think Elizabeth Arden Green Tea, mmm). It has a good, thick and creamy consistency and applies to the hair like a dream. I know that a conditioner is working for my hair when I rinse it off and it leaves my hair smooth and silky to the touch when still wet, I hope you know what I mean by this!

After the very first time of using this combination of products and drying it with a hairdryer and styling it with a styling tool, my hair looked healthier, felt beautifully soft to touch and was sleek and shiny. I was very impressed with the instant results and have been using the shampoo and conditioner ever since.


Naked Style Extra Shiny Finishing Serum - £4.99 for 50ml

Naked say -


Beautiful things come in small packages and this little gem brings instant shine and radiance, putting the sparkle back in your hair. Silicone free formulation.

My thoughts - 

To be used after styling on dry hair, this serum is perfect for taming flyaway hair. My son has a habit of playing with my long hair, but not at the ends which wouldn't be so bad but he twiddles and breaks the top of my hair! Consequently the hair on the top of my head has a mind of its own and this sorts it out marvelously. One pump is enough to work through all my hair giving it a nice gleaming finish.

From the pic above you can see the serum has a fine shimmer to it, but don't worry you will not look like you have applied glitter to your hair! It has a pleasant, faint scent of peaches.

To sum up - products that do the job they have been designed for at an affordable price.

All Naked products are free from sulphates, parabens or petrochemicals.

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Scandalous Insatiable Shine Shampoo and Conditioner - Review

I was recently sent Scandalous Insatiable Shine Glossing Shampoo and Conditioner to try after I had complained that my hair had lost its usual shine.

Claims 

Shampoo - Milk proteins and murumuru butter deliver extraordinary glossing results, leaving hair as smooth as glass. This rich, fragrant shampoo will revive even the most lacklustre hair.

Conditioner - The special blend of red seaweed extract and kukui nut oil infuses hair with shine and creates a silky, sleek texture.

The texture of the products are the same as standard shampoo (runny) and conditioner (thicker). The scent of both products is strong and masculine, it reminds me of a male aftershave, I found it to be pleasant. The shampoo scent is a little lighter and has a slighter, greener and fresher aspect to it that is like stepping into a garden. My husband found the scent appealing so this is great if you both want to use the product.

The shampoo lathers up nicely (that will be the SLS). The conditioner you leave on for a couple of minutes before rinsing off.

I am impressed as after just one use I noticed an immediate difference in my hair. It felt smooth after rinsing off the conditioner and was easy to comb through. Using the two products together left my hair soft, manageable and gloriously shiny. This was exactly what I was after and at a superb price.

Scandalous Insatiable Shine Glossing Shampoo and Conditioner are priced at £4.99 each for 250ml and available to buy in Superdrug.

Lush Rehab Shampoo and Retread Conditioner

Lush Rehab Shampoo - £9.45 for 250g 


This Shampoo is for dry/damaged hair so my hair fits the bill perfectly.. It is runny, green - in fact it resembles murky dirty pond water which if I am honest puts me off a little. The scent is quite minty and pleasant.

Claims - Oils for extra strength, enzymes for cleansing, seaweed for softness, essential oils for detoxing and toning your scalp. Suitable for daily use and won't strip the hair of colour.

I have relatively mild scalp psoriasis which flares up with stress and my head has felt quite itchy, stressed and uncomfortable lately. I have been using this shampoo and I have found it to be quite calming on my scalp. It lathers well (in my hard water area) and leaves my hair feeling clean and fresh. I

Ingredients include fruit juices, jojoba oil, extra virgin olive oil, almond oil, lavender oil and peppermint oil.

Directions for use - Shake the bottle , wet hair and shampoo once, rinse thoroughly. Use in conjunction with...


Lush Retread Conditioner - £8.99 for 245g


This comes in a yoghurt pot style container which I think is quite quirky. It looks just like set yoghurt which is novel for me,  I like it and find it appealing. It smells absolutely amazing and fresh, good enough to eat.

Claims - Deluxe, specially enhanced, triple strength conditioner.

It is so tempting to use lots of this and I must admit I put a nice handful of it on my hair. This conditioner contains soya milk, yoghurt and fresh melon! Like Rehab it contains jojoba oil, extra virgin olive oil and also contains avocado oil. The scent comes from neroli oil and violet absolute.

Directions for use - Shampoo as normal, apply to damp hair then rinse out thoroughly.


Result - Using both these products leaves my hair smelling wonderful,  feeling soft, manageable, shiny and sleek when styled and less frizzy than normal if I leave it to dry naturally.  

Available to purchase from Lush stores and their website.

My Hair Of The Day HOTD

Something a little bit different  - My hair of the day!

I used Aussie products - Take the Heat Shampoo and Conditioner (which were the ones that I received at the Aussie Blogger's Market), and curling tongs.  I set it with Silvrikin Hair Spray.

What do you think ?

Aussie Blogger's Christmas Market

On Saturday I attended a bloggers Christmas Market hosted by the very lovely Aussie team.

The event was great fun with an Aussie BBQ, lessons on how to flirt, how to be a better blogger, how to walk catwalk style, lessons in blog photography and a guide to Vintage Chic.

Also on offer was an opportunity to have your hair styled depending on what hair tribe you belonged to. One of the most interesting was a sensory experience featuring ingredients used in Aussie products.

In the centre of the room were stalls hosted by some Aussie Angels - featuring things like cupcakes, a book swap, make up, make your own Christmas cards and colour matching for a more peaceful life!

A few pics from the day

Watching the flirt guru -

The BBQ

Some stalls -

The Luscious Long Zone

Sensory Experience

How stunning is this up do, it has an intricate fishplait ?

2 of the other zones

My turn in the Frizz Miracle Zone

Ta Da! - What do you think ?

This event was to promote the new range from Aussie - Take the Heat. So, as we were leaving we were generously handed a Shampoo and Conditioner to try out.  Check back for a review on these products at a later date!