Lilac Hair Don't Care

When I was a teenager I dyed my hair so much. I loved experimenting with colour and loved the vibrant bright reds, electric purples and neon blues. Dying my hair so often left my hair in very bad damage and it definitely needed a lot of TLC. I still have the coloured hair bug and dye my hair every eight Weeks or so, but do miss that fun with trying different colours, so I was super excited to try the Colour Addict Spray in Hair Chalk. I opted for the shade in lilac, as my hair is currently a reddish-brown, I thought the lilac would go well.

I absolutely love the outcome of the product. Depending on how vibrant you like the colour, you can spray in as little or as much as you like. I really enjoyed adding the hair chalk to the ends of my hair and adding highlights through my hair. As you can see from my picture I really like the subtle hint of colour, but I think it'd look great all over the hair as a solid colour. I love that it washes out so easily. I think the colour is gorgeous and it is so much fun being able to add a pop of colour to my hair in seconds, without the worry of damaging my hair and staining the bath towels!

*PR sample*

Conditioner for Brunettes

Taking care of the colour of my hair is always something I have struggled with. I have tried tonnes of different hair styling and hair care products to prolong the colour of my hair, but not many products live up to their claims. I have found one which actually does.
This is the Henara Bronze Shine Conditioner with natural henna and walnut extracts. I had never heard of this conditioner or the brand previously, but the brand have a selection of other hair care products which I will definitely be investing in.
This conditioner is designed to enhance brunette hair. I have been using this conditioner for a few weeks now and the colour of my hair looks freshly dyed and vibrant. I usually dye my hair every three months or so, and by the second month the colour starts to become more dull. This hasn't been the case while using this conditioner though. It leaves my hair feeling super soft, looking healthy and full of life.
The best of all? This product is incredibly affordable; I have found it online for as little as £1, what a bargain.

*PR sample*

Recent Beauty Haulin'

It has been a while since I have bought a load of new make-up, skin care or general bath and body products, as I have recently been going through a phase of clothes shopping rather than anything else, whoops! I have lost a little bit of weight since New Year, so I have been enjoying buying new clothes - but fear not, I have still managed to squeeze in a little bit of beauty shopping here and there! Who doesn't love a haul?

I've wanted to try out a new foundation for a few Weeks, so with the aid of another beauty blogger (oh hey Clare) I picked out the Loreal True Match Foundation. I have only tried it once but it seems to be pretty good so far.
I also picked up a Collection lipstick which I definitely didn't need, but I just love a nude lip at the minute, so I couldn't resist!

I'm not hugely into skin care but I had ran out of my micellar water, so I repurchased the Garnier Make-up Remover and Soap and Glory Facial Wash. I have repurchased the Garnier Make-up Remover multiple times and it such a good product.

I also picked up a few other essentials including the Loreal Elvive Dry Shampoo, (which is incredible, definitely recommend) Dove Nourishing Oil Carer Conditioner, Boots Anti - Perspirant, N Spa Fragrance Body Mist in Clementine, Palmolive Strawberry Touch Body Butter Shower Cream, and a Superdrug Semi- Permanent Hair Dye.

What have you bought recently?

New Balance Me Protect and Shine Conditioner

I've been looking back at old blog posts recently, and I noticed how much I have wrote about conditioner - it seems to be something I buy quite frequently, and I definitely know what I do and don't like in a conditioner. Who would have thought an average, every - day item would be something I enjoy writing about so much?! I'm not really sure why I am a little fussy with the conditioner I use in my hair, it may have something to do with having sensitive skin and oily hair - I want a conditioner that doesn't irritate my scalp and leaves my hair feeling super soft and in good condition.

Balance Me are a brand I started using just a few Years ago, and pretty much everything I have tried from them has worked perfectly for me. Balance Me products are made from natural ingredients which is ideal if you suffer from very sensitive skin as natural beauty products may be able to help as they do not contain nasty ingredients and chemicals which are found in a lot of beauty products.

This conditioner helps to give my hair that boost and leaves it feeling a lot more strong and not quite as lank and weak as it usually feels. My hair is damaged from dyeing and using hair tools etc, so a good protecting conditioner really seems to make the difference in not only the appearance of my hair, but also the condition.
Something I wasn't expecting from this conditioner is that it smells really good, even my family have commented on it smelling quite fruity. Overall I am happy with the product and am looking at all of the brands other hair products now too!

You can buy the Balance Me Protect and Shine Conditioner online here from Mypure for £10 *currently £8.50*

*PR Sample*

My Hair-o-scope with Madison Reed

"...Channel the duality of your star sign with a customized hair color routine that shifts from fiery to icy cool with easy changes of semi-permanent gloss. If you love long hair, ask for layers that flatter your features, or try a short cut that suits the shape of your face. Either way, the world will be your oyster." Madison Reed

Madison Reed are hair dye and hair care specialists that you have probably already heard of. Madison Reed have a blog (I love it) and recently blogged about hair-o-scopes - something I found really fun and such an interesting read! To see what your hair-o-scope says, check out their blog post here. I am a Gemini and you can see for yourself what they say about my hair-o-scope!

This hair-o-scope really did make me laugh! I don't really think my hair (or myself) is particularly on trend but I definitely think my hair is pretty wild and adventurous!

It is difficult to tame my hair, so I definitely agree that on a good hair day my hair should be fashionable and photo-ready. The tip is quite accurate too, as I do feel like gloss helps my hair a lot. I really like using serums too so that my hair looks smooth and silky. 

I love dying my hair, in the past I have changed it so many times but in the past 3 years or so I have stuck with brown. I really want to try something new! 

Check out your own hair-o-scope online at the Madison Reed's website here. You can also check out their hair dye advisor page for tips and recommendations if you are planning on dying your hair.

What does your hair-o-scope say about your hair?

Bentley Organic Shampoo with Tea Tree, Lemon and Mint

I have a real love of hair products which contain tea tree and mint; I love the distinguished scent it leaves on your hair and it makes my hair feel really clean. I know that tea tree is supposedly really good for hair growth, as it is said to help unclog hair follicles. I was browsing online and saw the Bentley Organic Shampoo which has the scents of tea tree, lemon and mint, and instantly wanted to try it.

I have tried Bentley Organic products in the past and really enjoyed using them. Bentley Organic are a natural and organic brand that do not test on animals and are suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
I like the simplicity of the packaging, and I think the size of the bottle (250ml) means it will last a good while.

The shampoo lathers quite well and the scent is fairly strong, (but not overpowering) and lasts on the hair. After using this shampoo, my hair felt extremely clean. I think this shampoo is a great daily - use shampoo as it does cleanse the hair well and doesn't leave my hair feeling heavy.
I do suffer from an irritated scalp, and have found no further irritation from using this product. Knowing that their are no nasty chemicals included in the ingredients of this shampoo is really satisfying and I would be happy to use this product again.

Overall, I really do like this shampoo. It isn't an outstanding, holy-grail product, but I would use it again and recommend to anyone that likes their hair products to be made from natural sources. It cleanses the hair really well and has a nice, refreshing scent, so a big thumbs up from me!

The Bentley Organic Shampoo with Tea Tree, Lemon and Mint is available to buy online here from MyPure and has a RRP of £5.20.

*Post includes PR sample*

The Best Hair Serums

John Frieda Frizz Ease Original Effects Serum  link | Superdrug Style Expertise Anti Frizz Serum link

Just lately I have been trying to make a little more effort with my hair. It usually just hangs (for choice of a better word) limp and lifeless, no matter what products I use in the hope of voluminious locks and shiny hair. Hair serum has been a really great way of helping to manage my hair. 

The John Frieda Frizz Ease Original 6 Effects Serum (what a mouthful!) is great at combating frizz and controlling crazy hair. Only a little is needed as it goes a long way. I apply this mostly to the ends of my hair and work it through the rest; I usually avoid my roots and work the product into the length of my hair and this seems to work well for my hair. My hair feels and looks very smooth and silky after using this.

The Superdrug Style Expertise Anti Frizz Serum is another favourite hair serum. It is really affordable and works just as well as the more higher end hair serums. The serum helps to control the frizziness of my hair while enhancing my hairs natural shine. 

Do you use hair serums?

An introduction to NHP Haircare

Since having my hair cut a few Weeks ago I have been taking more time out to look after my hair. My hair was badly damaged before I had it cut, so I have since decided I am going to try and use as little heat as possible and have tried to stop blow-drying my hair if possible. Hair products have also been key in helping my hair stay in good condition, I have been trying a few different products and have come to enjoy a brand in particular; NHP: Nutri Argan Natural Haircare Program.

NHP Nourish Hair Mask is a deeply nourishing mask made with natural Argan Oil and Macadamia Oil. The hair mask helps to moisturise and restore dry, damaged and coloured hair, and also helps to control frizzy hair. I really enjoy using this hair mask, my hair feels so sleek and smooth after I use this.

NHP Nourish Hair Bath is a gentle shampoo which is  rich in natural Argan and Macadamia Oil. It helps to nourish dry and damaged hair and protects the fibres of the hair. After using the product, hair is left feeling soft and looking shiny, smooth and healthy. I would recommend using this shampoo once or twice a Week as a break from your every-day shampoo, as this is very moisturising and I think it is definitely perfect for a pamper.

NHP Perfect Styling Cream/Instant Care Mask is an intensive spray mask which adds silkiness and shine to all hair types.It can used on both damp and dry hair to achieve a natural look. This product is really effective and I am impressed with the results. I will definitely be repurchasing this as it is a really good spray mask.

I feel that the condition of my hair has improved and it looks much more healthy in the past few Weeks since I have been using all three of these NHP products.

*Post includes PR samples*

Black and White Wax Review

It might come as a surprise to you that I am a huge fan of hairstyles such as the quiff, victory rolls, and the pompadour - which is definitely one of my favourites. I love the 1950's pin up girl and rockabilly hair styles and I occasionally, when I am feeling brave (or daring), will do something a little different with my hair and try and recreate something similar with my own hair. I am the first to admit it; I am not brilliant at it. I think it all comes with time and practice. 

I used the Black and White pomade to create those looks. I really like the product, it has helped me to create a hold for a rockabilly/pin up girl hair style. I wasn't sure if it would be able to hold my hair as it is quite a light pomade, but it does the job and I am pretty impressed with it. The pomade stands the test of time quite literally - it has been a popular product since the 1920's, and it does actually last all day - no deflating hair do's here!

I have used the product with my hair down too, just to add a little volume to it, which works really well. I think the Black and White pomade could easily become a firm favourite because it works well for my every day look, as well as creating a special 'do like this one.

I think that the product is value for money as you only need to use a small amount each time so a little goes a long way.

What hair products do you use to create your favourite hair styles?

Would you be interested in seeing different hair style looks on my blog?

*Post includes PR sample*

An introduction to Argania Haircare

Argania is a hair care brand I hadn't heard of before. Argania is a new beauty brand to the UK that use 100% organic, cold and hand-pressed Moroccan argan oil across their entire range of shampoos, conditioners, oils, self-tans, scrubs and moisturisers.

I am always on the look out for a great shampoo and conditioner combo - my hair is so dull, so anything that can help the condition of it is always appealing to me.
The Argania Desert Defense Moisture Repair Shampoo and Conditioner go hand in hand with each other. I have been washing my hair with both of these products for a few Weeks now and I have to be honest, I am really impressed. It isn't often that a shampoo or conditioner really impress me. I did have my hair cut recently and I feel that using these products has helped to prolong the good condition of my hair. Both the shampoo and conditioner cleanse my hair very well, leaving it soft and silky - and far from the dry and dull I am used to. My hair feels light and in good condition - I have Argania to thank for that. 

The Argania Liquid Gold Hair Oil has been a really great alternative to another hair oil I was using. I actually like this Argania Oil a little more than the other brand, mainly because it leaves my hair feeling soft, shiny and light. A little goes a long way with this hair oil - I just rub a small amount onto my fingers and workt he product through my hair. The oil doesn't leave my hair feeling or looking greasy, it just gives my hair a great shine to it and keeps it looking healthy. I use this both on damp and dry hair, as it works well both ways.

Overall, I feel the Argania products I have used are good quality and I am impressed with how well they work with my hair. I would recommend these products if you are looking for a solution to dull and unhealthy looking hair. 

Argania is available to buy at Superdrug online. They also have a lovely gift hamper which I think would be a lovely treat for Mothers Day.

*This post contains PR samples, however this does not alter my honest opinion*

Cut and Blow Dry at Francesco Group, Birmingham

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I recently visited the Francesco Group Hairdressing Salon which is located in the House of Fraser store in Birmingham for a cut and blow-dry. 

The staff were really friendly to both me and my friend, who came along to keep me company. I waited for just a short while to be seen, and was offered a drink which is always nice. The salon looks very modern and well equipped, definitely somewhere I would visit again.

I have dull, dry and damaged hair which looks lifeless a lot of the time, so I was looking forward to seeing what they could do with my hair.

My stylist was James, who asked me what hairstyle I was hoping for. I told him about my hair looking limp and lifeless and he suggested to take a few inches off, and to add a slight fringe and adding layers. This is exactly what I wanted, I didn't want to take much length from my hair. He then asked another hairdresser (who for the life of me I can't remember her name, but she was really lovely!) to wash my hair. After I had my hair washed, James then cut a few inches from my hair, and started to cut in layers. James was really friendly and chatty and gave great advice of how to achieve a more natural but voluminous look at home. After he had cut and blow-dried my hair, he used serum and hairspray to set more of a natural look, which is just what I wanted. 

I received great customer service from the team at Francesco Group, Birmingham. I was really happy with my hair cut - they cut my hair exactly how I wanted it and gave helpful advice on how to style my hair in the future. If you are local to Birmingham, I really would recommend visiting the hairdressing salon. I will definitely be returning there again as I am really happy with the results and am even thinking about going back to possibly change the colour of my hair!

Just in time for Mothers Day, Francesco Group are offering a £45 gift card, perfect for gifting that special Mum or Gran of yours with a little pampering - complete with a yummy box of chocs!

You can read more about it on the image below.

*I was offered this cut and blow-dry from the lovely Alison Jameson PR team in return for a review, however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Lovea Pomegranate Shampoo

Lovea Pomegranate Shampoo

Are you a fan of natural hair care products? Keep reading to hear more about natural beauty brand Lovea and a review of their pomegranate shampoo!

Lovea has become a firm favourite brand of mine for a while now. All of Lovea's products are made with natural ingredients, and are certified organic. Natural beauty products have become my preferred choice when it comes to choosing my skin, hair and body care products; mainly because I suffer from sensitive skin and I find that products which contain natural ingredients do not cause a reaction to my already sensitive skin.

I was looking forward to using this shampoo, as strange as that sounds, but as pomegranate is one of my favourite scents, I really wanted to see what it smelt like. I found that it smelt great and exactly like pomegranate - very fresh and fruity.
The shampoo itself is actually aimed for those with coloured hair, which is half of the reason why I picked this one from their other line of shampoos. My hair is quite damaged due to dying it, so I was hoping to see good results from using the shampoo.
I feel that the shampoo is a decent product - it does the job. It washes my hair really well, smells great and not synthetic, and also leaves my hair feeling soft and nourished. I also found that it helped to hold my hair colour well, and my hair colour hasn't faded quite as much as it normally would with other shampoo that I usually use. I think Lovea as a brand is really reasonably priced; you sometimes find that natural hair products are quite high in price but I find Lovea very affordable and would recommend them as a brand to anyone looking for natural beauty products without the heavy price tag.

The shampoo retails at £5.99 - and is available online from MyPure. 

*This post contains a PR sample. All views my own*

I & K Clip in Body Wave Hair Extensions

I have quite short hair with no volume, so having extensions does help uplift my dull hair.
The set of extensions I am featuring today are called the I & K Clip in Body Wave in Colour 2, and they are available from Hairtrade for £62.99. They are sold as a 18" set, but all I & K extensions are actually two inches longer than specified to ensure that you wont lose the hair if you have them cut in. This set is made from 100% human hair. The hair can be cut, coloured, straightened or curled.
I have tried I & K hair extensions before and found them to be really good quality, so I was eager to try this curly set to see if they were just as good, I expected as much.

The quality of the hair is really good. It looks really natural and blends in well with my own hair colour, so it is a really good match. The hair is really thick and there is a lot of it, too, so it doesn't look really false. As you can see from the above picture, there is several pieces ranging from different sizes. There are 10 pieces of hair with 18 clips attached.
The clips are sturdy and are are already attached to all but two hair pieces, which is really handy if you have trouble attaching clips to hair extensions.
I personally like the look of straight hair and curly hair mixed together, I think it looks nice and not too 'styled' which is the look I have gone for when wearing the extensions. In the future I am also going to curl my own hair and add my extensions for more volume.

I really like how the extensions are packaged from I & K. They come in a handy clip bag which is great to hang up and keep extensions in for storage.

You can check out other hair extensions on Hairtrade's website.

*This post contains a product I have been sent to review. All opinions are honest and my own*

Alva Caffeine Shampoo for Thinning Hair

Alva Caffeine Shampoo for Thinning Hair

Caffeine is known to be an ingredient which can help to penetrate the roots of hair.
I am all for thicker hair. I realise I am not in dire need to use shampoo designed purely for thinning hair, as the condition of my hair isn't thinning out too much, but I definitely need a helping hand. My hair has always tended to fall out quite a lot - through no medical condition, it has just always been that way, so I really wanted to see if this would stop when using a caffeine based shampoo.

To use, you simply wet your hair and apply the shampoo all over the scalp, like any other shampoo. The difference with this one though, is that Alva advise to leave the shampoo in the hair for two minutes before rinsing off. I have made sure to leave it in my hair at least two minutes every time I have used it before washing it off. I was expecting my hair to feel irritated or extremely dry/greasy, which is how I tend to feel when I leave shampoo on my hair for too long, but I was actually really impressed with the product as it doesn't cause any dry irritation to the scalp or feel greasy.
A little goes a long way with the Alva Caffeine Shampoo, it lathers really well and has a subtle, but pleasant scent.

 I have used the shampoo around a dozen times now, and I haven't yet seen any dramatic changes to my hair, though I have noticed my hair doesn't seem to fall out quite as much!  Overall, I am impressed that the shampoo washes my hair really well without leaving it irritated or feeling greasy. I wouldn't be able to recommend this shampoo for thinning hair as I feel I haven't used the product enough to give a fair recommendation, but I do feel it is washes my hair really well.
I would be interested to try the conditioner and use it with the shampoo to see the effectiveness of using both products together.

The Alva Caffeine Shampoo for Thinning Hair is available from My Pure here for only £15*.


*This post contains PR samples/items which were sent to me for consideration to review. All opinions are 100 % honest and my own. You can view my full disclaimer policy on the contact tab above*

I&K Clip - in Straight Hair from Hairtrade

Hi everyone. It seems like forever since I sat down and wrote a blog post. The last week or two have been quite busy for me - I never usually have plans! - I have really missed blogging (and reading other blogs) so I am glad to be back.

I & K 18" Clip - in Straight Hair in Darkest Brown

 Today I am featuring a set of Hair Extensions on my blog. If you know me well, you will know that I hate my own hair and I pretty much detest it any length I have it, so being able to try out some hair extensions really excited me. I have always wanted long hair but my own hair always breaks off and is in really bad condition once it gets past a certain length (due to years of colouring and using heat) so to be able to clip in extensions as and when I want to, without the worry of the condition of my hair is fantastic.

These are the I & K Clip in Straight Hair in Darkest Brown, available from HairTrade. 

The quality of the hair is fantastic - it is 100% human hair and the colour is pretty much a perfect match for my own hair colour. I am not as clued up as I would like to be when it comes to hair extensions, as I have only dabbled in wearing them occasionally in the past, but my sister (who has worn extensions for years) tells me that these are really good quality, and that the clips are better than any she has used in the past. 

The clips are already attached to the hair which is a complete bonus. The clips are good quality, too. I had help putting them in by my Sister, and I have also watched a video on the website which shows you how to clip them into your hair, which is really helpful.

The set includes 10 clips with 18 clips attached, as well as two hair pieces without clips. The set has enough hair for your entire head, which is great as you don't have to buy anymore extras.
The hair itself looks really full and thick, and blends really well with my own short hair.

This set is the 18" Darkest Brown - I have read on the website that the hair actually comes two inches longer than you order it incase you have them cut in, so you wont lose any length. I think that is really thoughtful and I am really impressed with the length of the hair.

My extensions arrived really well packaged and in good condition. I really like the pouch case they arrived in, this makes for great storage and to keep the hair all together, if you have limited space like me this is a bonus.

Have you tried 1&K extensions before? 
Are you a fan of wearing hair extensions?

*This post contains PR samples/items which were sent to me for consideration to review. All opinions are 100 %  honest and my own. You can view my full disclaimer policy on the contact tab above*

Introducing the New Clynol Kera Rebuild Range

Clynol have created another fantastic range of hair products: Kera Rebuild; which helps to transform damaged, dry, and difficult-to-manage hair into glossy, supple and healthier looking hair.

Clynol's Kera Rebuild products re-build strands of hair at a 'deeper cellular level' - this is made possible because the products include Kerastrong Complex with liquid keratin, which is a fibrous protein with helps in forming the main structural constituent of hair. This actually restructures the hair from its past damaging and after just one application, Clynol state that it restores the hair to its normal condition, by completely strengthening the hair. 

I have very damaged hair due to years of dying and bleaching, as well as the amount of heat I use on my hair on a daily basis. I was hoping to see good things after the promise of such fantastic results from just one use... I wasn't disappointed! I have been using all three products together for the past few weeks and my hair looks completely different in terms of the way it looks and the way it feels. It doesn't look so frazzled and damaged anymore, and it feels such a lot more healthier.

I have reviewed each product from the range below giving a little more detail.

Clynol Kera Rebuild Renew Fortifying Shampoo

Designed to give damaged hair a new lease of life, the Renew Fortifying Shampoo cleanses and rebuilds the hair, leaving the hair feeling silky soft, smooth, moisturized and full of life. A perfect every day shampoo, this cleanses and nourishes my hair. My hair smells and looks just like I walked out of a salon after using it. 

Clynol Kera Rebuild Replenish Restructuring Treatment

Damaged hair is always in need of a deep cleansing treatment, the Replenish Restructuring Treatment is perfect for this. After use, this leaves the hair feeling nourished, stronger and in great condition. I swear by this, I absolutely love it. I have been using it once or twice a week for a pamper treat. It leaves my locks in such amazing condition. It feels as though it literally transforms my damaged, knotty and dull hair to strong, silky soft, bouncy and healthy looking hair. A definite favourite of mine and I cannot recommend enough. 

Clynol Kera Rebuild Youth Spray - Serum

The Spray Serum from the range is a great tool to use on wet and damp hair, to help detangle while brushing through those pesky knots. It aims to rebuild and strengthen the hair structure, while increasing the resilience of the hair. I am really impressed with this product. My hair is much easier to brush through after using this before blow-drying my hair, I really do see and feel the benefits from it.

*This post contains PR samples/items which were sent to me for consideration to review. All opinions are 100 %  honest and my own. You can view my full disclaimer policy on the contact tab above*

A Visit to The Hair Surgery, Wollaston, West Midlands

Place: The Hair Surgery, Wollaston/Stourbridge, West Midlands
Photography: C/O Tim-Scott Wright's website
Words: Myself

Last weekend I headed to The Hair Surgery; Tim Scott - Wright's hair salon, which is located in Wollaston, Stourbridge, in the West Midlands, for a cut and blow-dry.

On arrival, I met Andreas; the Salon Manager, who greeted me with a huge smile. Andreas, Tim and the team were all friendly and lovely to talk to, as well as being very attentive and thoughtful. The staff really are a credit to The Hair Surgery, because they give excellent customer service. 

The hair surgery has beautiful interior decor; being very modern and monochrome, it really is stunning. What stands out for me is the beautiful 'waiting lounge' as I would describe it, which is an area in the Hair Surgery with a comfy seating area, a table covered in magazines, a beauty corner where you can paint your nails while you wait, and also a self serve unit where you can help yourself to drink and nibbles - how thoughtful is that?!
It really is stunning - I would definitely recommend visiting if you live in the Midlands, as, as well as the fantastic customer service, the attention to detail throughout the entire salon's decor and layout is so on - key, it looks luxurious and is definitely perfect for a pamper.

The stylist who styled and cut my hair, Abbie, was really lovely. I explained to her the kind of cut I wanted and how I felt my hair was quite limp and lifeless at the length it was at the time. She gave me plenty of tips and tricks on how to get more volume in my hair with blow-drying, and also explained to me as she styled my hair how the products she was using helped to give the hair a lift and create a lot more volume. Since visiting The Hair Surgery for my cut and blow-dry, I have been putting into practice the tips I was given at the Salon and I am really impressed - I can finally create a look at home which gives my hair much more volume - something I have struggled to achieve in the past.

I loved the cut that I had at The Hair Surgery. I love the volume and curls that the stylist created on my hair. I must also point out that the day I had my hair cut was a day that the weather took a turn for the worst with torrential rain - and my new hair do survived it!




Thank you to Andreas and Tim for the opportunity to visit the Salon for an experience day!

Recent Empties

I think this Months empties post should be renamed the gift set empties post as I have used up a load of beauty products I received in Christmas gift sets etc. 

Soap and Glory The Righteous Butter x3 (!): That's right, I have finished off three tubs of Soap and Glory's infamous body butter this Month. It has taken me absolutely ages to finish using the huge tub, and the little tubs have been sat in my vanity for ages with barely any product left inside, so decided to finish them all off! I do love this body butter as it is my go-to product if I want smooth and soft skin. I think I will stay away from the S&G section in Boots for a while though!

Tesco Indulgent Conditioner in Coconut: Just a basic conditioner here for every day really, it smells really nice but it isn't a brilliant conditioner and I wouldn't write home about it but we've finally finished it all off. I probably wouldn't rush out to get it again.

Lipsy Body Scrub: This is just a random body scrub that we had in our bathroom, it was quite a nice scent and it was a decent body scrub, not much all to say about it really. 

Sanctuary Body Lotion x2: More body lotions! These are lovely body lotions but we have far too many of them. it looks like one of them still has product left, which it does but it is stuck and I am just not that bothered about cutting it open to rescue it. 

Gorgeous By Gok Shower Scrub: This product is absolutely gorgeous. I love Gok and absolutely love when Boots sold his Christmas gift sets. I would definitely buy this again but I am unsure if they are available to buy any more.

Cussons Imperial Leather Soft Touch Moisturising Shower Cream with Jojoba Milk & Vitamin E: I have finished off another bottle of this beautiful shower cream this Month. It is becoming the 'norm' now for me to pick this up when I go grocery shopping as we both love the scent and it generally is a really good body wash. 

Hask Argan Oil Intense Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment: This was a little treat for my hair mid week last week. It was a nice conditioning treatment which made my hair quite soft  I did like it but prefer Hask's Oil Treatments rather than this conditioning treatment. 

Soap and Glory Heel Genius: I have finally used this up. It smells really fresh but I don't think it is a great foot cream to be honest! I have a few tubes of this and they always come in the big gift sets at Christmas but they are something I could live without.

Matrix Biolage ColorLast Cera Repair

Matrix Biolage Color Last Cera Repair from Hairtrade

I am a huge fan of Hair Trade. They sell a variety of hair products as well as hair extensions, as well as cosmetic and beauty products. They stock all of the best hair care products, one of them being the Matrix brand. Matrix is a fantastic brand often used in many salons, leaving your hair feeling and look wonderful.

I had heard so much about the Matrix Biolage ColorLast products, I couldn't wait to try them out for myself. I opted for the Matrix Biolage ColorLast Cera Repair. The aim of the product is to repair the look of colour treated strands of hair with strengthening ceramides and conditioning emollients, to help protect the shine of coloured hair and to also preserve colour vibrancy. I really wanted to try this product as I have dyed hair which I feel always looks quite dull and lifeless only a week or two after I dye it.

To use, you simply wash your hair as normal and then towel dry your hair. You then take the nozzle off the tube of the product to open it, and apply the product over the strands of hair which are mostly damaged and then apply to other sections of the hair. You leave the product on your hair for 5-10 minutes before washing out.

My hair feels super soft and glossy after using this on my hair. More importantly, my dyed hair looks more vibrant and not dull at all. I apply this product to the strands of hair which looks mostly dull, and also my roots. My hair colour is dyed chocolate brown, and often looks dull, but after using this product it now looks glossy and vibrant. It really feels luxurious and my hair feels the condition it would feel after visiting a salon. I am very impressed with this product and would definitely recommend to others that have dyed hair, which feels and looks lifeless. This product improves not only the look of the hair but also conditions it so it feels soft, glossy and looks shiny too. 

I don't use this product after every wash as I don't feel I need to, as the product creates vibrant hair which lasts quite a long time. 

The image below is of me after using the Matrix Biolage Color Last Cera Repair on my hair. I have blow - dryed my hair and this is the results.I think it is a huge improvement on my dull hair! 

This product, and other Matrix products, are available at Hairtrade*. You can check out their website for other great products by clicking on the link on the image above and don't forget to use the discount code!

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Mini Reviews: Batiste, Tresemme, John Frieda

Mini Reviews: Hair Products

I am keeping it small and sweet today and sharing just a few thoughts on a few hair products I have been using. Let me know what you think of them and if they work for you.

Tresemme Heat Defence Styling Spray

This is the heat protect-ant spray I have always used and gone back to. It is a good product, and seems to help to protect my hair from all of the heat I use on it. This is the best heat protect-ant I have found and I will definitely be repurchasing this. 

Batiste Dry Styling XXL Plumping Powder

I have to be honest, I wasn't sure about this the first few times I used it. It seems to leave my hair feeling quite dry once rubbed into my roots. It works, but isn't something I would reach for every day as I feel it is is a mediocre product. 

John Frieda Frizz Ease 3 Day Straight 

I don't seem to get on with this product. I have had it a few times over the years and it just doesn't seem to help to keep my hair straight at all. I know a lot of people love this, so maybe I am not using it correctly but I just cant get to grips with it!