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*

Tesco Pro Formula Range

I'm no stranger to using own-brand beauty products, and thought I would share a few of my favourite products from Tesco. I tend to pick a lot of things up from Tesco, as their Pro Formula range is very reasonably priced and are really good products that have worked well for me. 

The Pro Formula Radiance Toner is a great product to cleanse and refresh the skin. It is really inexpensive but does a great job of removing make-up. 

The Pro Formula Exfoliating Facial Scrub is a really great product. As you can see from the picture my tube has seen better days as I have had it a while now, It cost around £2 and is just as good as other facial scrubs I have tried which were much more expensive than this. 

The Pro Formula Anti Dandruff Shampoo is a product I pick up usually once a Month because I suffer from a sensitive scalp. I often struggle with hair products as they often make my skin flare up, but this shampoo is great for sensitive skin and helps to keep dandruff at bay too.

The Pro Formula Purifying Day Cream is a light mosituriser which I use on a Morning before I apply my make up. It doesn't cling to dry patches and doesn't make my skin any more oily, while still leaving my skin feeling soft and refreshed.

All of the products I have tried from the Pro Formula range are really inexpensive but deliver with great results. I definitely recommend looking into the range if you are looking to alternate from high - end products to save a little money, as these few products from Tesco do a fine job and are just as good.

Have you ever tried any own - brand beauty products from the supermarket?

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*

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*

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*

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*

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*

May Empties

It feels like I haven't written an Empties post in such a long time. They were one of my favourite posts to write when I first began blogging and I am not sure why I stopped writing them! Today I am here with quite a hefty post full of empty products, where I will be giving you the low - down on each and every product I finished this Month. 

Cussons Imperial Leather Soft Touch Moisturising Shower Cream with Jojoba Milk & Vitamin E

This has quickly become my favourite shower cream. I have been reaching for it every day, it smells beautiful and lathers a lot by using the tiniest amount of product. This 300 ml bottle cost me about 80p (!) from Tesco. I am not sure why the price is so low, but have spotted the bigger bottles in the pound shop too. I hope it isn't being discontinued! I will definitely be stocking up as it smells gorgeous and makes me skin feel super soft. 

Clearasil Ultra Overnight Wash

This face wash has been in our bathroom for what seems like an eternity, and me and my sister have finally finished it off. It is a nice facial wash, which is easy to apply to wash your face before bed. I do like this, but haven't seen or felt any amazing results from it, so probably wouldn't rush to the shops to get another one. 

FCUK Body Spray

This is a mini spray of FCUK's original scent. It smells quite oriental and floral. The scent doesn't last very long, but is ideal to pop in your handbag if you are on the go and need a quick spritz. 

Superdrug Coconut & Shea Butter Bath Milk

I picked this up not long ago and it hasn't lasted very long! It is a lovely bath milk which smells divine. I love anything coconut scented! This bath milk makes your bath smell beautiful, I would definitely pick this up again next time I am in Superdrug. 

Sanctuary Spa Covent Garden Body Lotion

In all honestly, we have about 6 bottles of Sanctuary Body Lotion in our house (no lie!) so it is a relief when we finish them off! I love the scent and it is very moistursing, but lasts forever! 

Scandalous Gorgeously Rich Moisturising Shampoo

Another product that has been in our bathroom for a while waiting to be used up, this shampoo smells gorgeous and I really do think it has helped make my hair feel softer and look a little more silkier, too.

Lovea Nourishing Mask

A truly amazing hair mask - I would definitely recommend. My hair feels in much better condition after I use this - I am gutted I have used it all up, but will definitely be purchasing another! I reviewed this in full here* last Month if you fancy a more in depth post.

Soap and Glory Butter Yourself Moisturise Lotion

Another moisturiser used up this Month, is Soap and Glory's 'Butter Yourself'. I have to be honest in saying I didn't enjoy using this product at all, which is strange coming from a huge Soap and Glory fan like me. I just didn't like the scent all too much of this product, and didn't really feel it made my skin feel softer. Also, it seemed to take a long time to sink into the skin.

Elemis Spa Home Jasmine and Rose Milk Bath*

I absolutely love Elemis Bath products, and I adore this scent. This was a little 60ml bottle, but lasted a fair few baths. I was kindly given this at an event recently, and am thinking of purchasing it in full size I love it that much! My skin felt fantastic after using this in my bath. 

Matrix Biolage Color Last Cera Repair

I adore this product for treating my dull and lifeless coloured hair  It brings out the vibrance of my colour, it truly is a great product and I would recommend if you have permanently dyed hair like me.

I featured this product in a recent review which can be found here*. This product and others similar are available at Hairtrade. 

Macadamia Deep Hair Masque

I am a big fan of Macadamia products, and this hair masque is one of my favourites. I am unsure where I picked this 30ml sachet from now, but I love using them. It ensures my hair feels silky soft after use, something my hair desperately needs as it is is terrible condition at the moment. 

Have you tried any of the products I used up?

*I was gifted one product (Elemis Milk Bath) in a blogger event goody bag. I was not asked to feature this product on my blog . All opinions are 100 %  honest and my own. You can view my full disclaimer policy on the contact tab above*

Herbalife Herbal Aloe Strengthening Shampoo

Herbalife Herbal Aloe Strengthening Shampoo

Herbalife Herbal Aloe Strengthening Shampoo retails at £9.22* for a 250ml bottle.

I attended a Bloggers Meet Up located in Birmingham in the middle of January, and was lucky enough to receive a goody bag, which included this wonder product.

I had never heard of Herbalife before, but did some research into the brand and found that Herbalife produce a variety of products which are beneficial to your health and well-being. 

Herbalife's hair and skin care range is called Herbal Aloe. They sell a variety of products such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, soothing gel and a bath and body bar.

You can see their whole range here.

The product I was kindly gifted was the Herbal Aloe Strengthening Shampoo. 
The key ingredient in the Shampoo, off course, is Aloe Vera, which we all know is brilliant for the condition of your hair. Other ingredients are Chamomile, Olive Oil and She Butter.  The product is sulphate free and paraben free.

The brand claim that the "microproteins strengthen hair, revealing smoother and silkier hair after just one use" I couldn't agree more! After my first time using the product, my hair instantly felt super soft and looked really shiny.The shampoo is designed to; reduce hair breakage, leave your hair in a stronger condition, and repair and strengthen your hair. What do I think?

I think the shampoo is a great product. It is a creamy/clear coloured product which lathers really well, has a really nice, fresh aloe vera (its not over-powering though which I find with a lot of aloe vera products) scent, and leaves my hair with that 'just been cut' amazingly fresh feeling. I have been using it for just over a month now, and every time I have washed my hair, my hair seems a lot less damaged and a lot less frazzled. 
I would definitely recommend this product, and am looking forward to trying other Herbalife products in the future! I was kindly sent a sample of the strengthening conditioner so I am really looking forward to giving that a whirl and trying them both out together. If the results from the shampoo are anything to go by, I am pretty sure the conditioner will be just as great!

Have you tried anything from Herbalife before?