It's been a while since I've updated you on my haircare routine and in recent months I've been trying a lot of new products (for once!) So, I thought I'd share the ones that have made their way into my routine and have helped my hair look and feel stronger, healthier and more voluminous.
Shampoo & Conditioner
For the longest time I was just
using the TIGI Bed Head Resurrection shampoo and conditioner, and whilst those
products are really nice, I definitely needed a change. So I picked up a couple
of products from one of my current favourite brands Charles Worthington.
I often feel like a shampoo is
just a shampoo and to an extent this is true of this too; it's just not
the kind of product that will ever really knock my socks off. However I feel
like this does a good job of cleansing my hair without stripping it, which is
the main thing for me. Although my ends are prone to damage and dryness, my
scalp can experience product build-up and this shampoo is great for balancing
out the two.
As I usually use some treatment or
other on my hair every time I wash it (which we'll get onto shortly), it's not
really necessary for me to have a really intensive conditioner. This is one you
just wash straight out, which works well for me, as although it's hydrating it
doesn't overload my hair or leave it feeling heavy with product.
Can we please start a petition to
make this permanent? It's honestly my favourite Batiste scent ever! I know a
lot of people aren't that into the traditional Batiste formula, however I find
the brunette version leaves a lot of excess which turns my fingers black when I
touch my hair! Colab is another popular one due to the fact it doesn't leave
behind a residue, however I find that for it to make much of a difference I
have to empty half a can into my hair the night before! Personally, this works
best for me; I just spray liberally the night before and by the time it's
morning my hair looks refreshed without the white stuff all over my scalp. I
wouldn't use dry shampoo more than about 2 days in a row to avoid build-up but when
I'm desperate, this does the job.
Treatments
I have a few different treatments
I rotate around to get the most out of. I wash my hair 2-3 times a week and so
probably use one of the mask-like products each time.
Can you tell they had a 3 for 2 on
Charles Worthington? This had pretty much perfect reviews on the Boots website
so I thought it was time I gave it a go. Essentially you leave this on the ends
of your dry hair for 20 minutes before washing as you usually would.
Personally, I wash my hair in the evenings anyway as I'm not really a morning
person, so it works well for me (I just apply it, have my dinner then wash my
hair as normal). I can see how it might be a little impractical for those of
you who don't want to wait around in the morning however the results are well
worth it. The first time I used this I applied way too much and it kind of made
my hair greasy (the instructions don't specify an amount), but I learnt my
lesson and didn't go overboard after that and the results are impressive. My
hair looks healthier and shinier without being weighed down with product.
Unpopular opinion but I'm not that
into the Moroccanoil treatment everyone raves about; it's nice but not a game-changer
in my opinion. However I really do love this hair mask they do. I currently
have a mini as it's under £10 and the price per ml is the same as the larger
size. I spread a brazil nut-sized amount through the lengths
and ends of my hair after shampooing, leave for 15 minutes then condition. It's
so replenishing and hydrating for dry and damaged hair.
This isn't something I'd have
thought to try myself but my mum had tried this range and really liked it
so kindly picked me up a couple of products, and I have to say I love them!
This hair mask has such a nice, light texture it leaves no residue whatsoever.
If you have quite fine hair and you're worried some of the other two treatments
I mentioned might be a bit heavy then go for this, as it's so gorgeously
moisturising. I can't believe how much shinier my hair is looking, and without
a hint of greasiness. It also smells incredible and the light fragrance hangs around for a good day or so after use.
This is just a conditioning spray
from the same range that I use on my damp hair just before I blow dry it after
having used any of the other products mentioned. It's a sort of milky texture
and again it feels very lightweight on the hair but you can see a big
difference in the look and feel of your hair after using this.
Before blowdrying my hair, I
always finish it with a pump of this Kerastase serum spread through the lengths
and ends. It both nourishes dry hair and helps any heat stylers to glide over
your hair easily.
Styling
When it comes to styling, for me it's all about injecting a bit of life, volume and texture to my hair whist smoothing the ends.
The Body Shop Coconut Oil Hair Shine | £5.50
This is a fantastic product, though I must warn you; you only need the tiniest amount or things could get greasy! After straightening my hair for the first time after washing, I always use this to tame any dry ends and add some shine. It's seriously nourishing and controlling.
Styling
When it comes to styling, for me it's all about injecting a bit of life, volume and texture to my hair whist smoothing the ends.
The Body Shop Coconut Oil Hair Shine | £5.50
This is a fantastic product, though I must warn you; you only need the tiniest amount or things could get greasy! After straightening my hair for the first time after washing, I always use this to tame any dry ends and add some shine. It's seriously nourishing and controlling.
How had this not been invented
before? Heat protection spray is a must, whether blowdrying or using heated
styling tools however I'm sure most of us are familiar with the annoying
'wetness' the traditional formulas create. This is a light spray that dries
immediately and not only protects the hair but adds shine. It's been a bit of a
revelation for me!
Toni & Guy Fluid Metal Styler* | £90
My haircare stash was seriously lacking in a multipurpose styler, thin enough for fiddly straightening but also capable of producing loose waves. Step in Toni & Guy's Fluid Metal Styler (currently reduced to an amazing £44.99 on Superdrug's website!) I travel a lot so it's really handy to have a 'do it all' tool. Although my wide-plate GHD straighteners are fab for straightening my hair from curly, they can be a but bulky if I just want to do a fringe touch-up or want to get closer to the roots. I find these much better for that. They also create effortless waves, or even curls, depending on the angle at which you hold it. They honestly glide so effortlessly over my hair, it's amazing! There's no damage-causing tugging or dragging at all. Plus, I love the iridescent finish on the plates.
My haircare stash was seriously lacking in a multipurpose styler, thin enough for fiddly straightening but also capable of producing loose waves. Step in Toni & Guy's Fluid Metal Styler (currently reduced to an amazing £44.99 on Superdrug's website!) I travel a lot so it's really handy to have a 'do it all' tool. Although my wide-plate GHD straighteners are fab for straightening my hair from curly, they can be a but bulky if I just want to do a fringe touch-up or want to get closer to the roots. I find these much better for that. They also create effortless waves, or even curls, depending on the angle at which you hold it. They honestly glide so effortlessly over my hair, it's amazing! There's no damage-causing tugging or dragging at all. Plus, I love the iridescent finish on the plates.
This is a bit of an old favourite for me and I've been through a fair few cans but no haircare post would be complete without it! It's an amazing spray that adds volume, texture and lift to even the flattest hair with no residue (so unlike with dry shampoo, I use this on freshly-washed hair). When real-life, non-blogger people notice your hair looks different, you know you've found a winner!
What are your current haircare
favourites?
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