Hair Care

Lined up on the shelf are all of the products that I love to use when washing or styling my hair. Apart from this brand of hairspray which is a fairly recent  addition and the shampoo and conditioner, which I change every time they run out I've been using all of these products for a long time and have been so happy with the way they work on my hair.

So lets start with the products that I use first...shampoo and conditioner. Like I said, when these run out I will usually replace them with a different brand each time (whatever is on offer really). I received the Organix Macadamia Oil shampoo and conditioner for my birthday in June and have been using them for the past month or so. When I first started using them I loved the way that they made my hair feel shiny and soft. But after using them for a while I noticed that they were actually making my hair quite greasy so I have switched to Tresemmé for the time being. Has anyone else tried the Organix Macadamia Oil products? I'd love to hear what your thoughts are as I'm so undecided about them. I also have the actual hair oil which I've tried a couple of times and really liked, so maybe it's just the shampoo and conditioner.
If I'm not washing my hair then I'll use a dry shampoo. The best one that I've used is by VO5...to be honest VO5 is my go to brand because I've loved everything I've ever tried from them. I use the 'Refresh Me Quick' one and love the sweet smell it has. 

After washing my hair I love to use a de-tangler and believe it or not my favourite ones are from  Superdrug and L'Oreal for kids. They smell like pear...how cool is that?! Only a kids hair product would smell like pear, have a picture of a sheep on the front or be in a bottle shaped like some sort of animal. Is it just me or does that make the product even more exciting? Until recently I was using the Superdrug's own one but when I ran out I switched to the L'Oreal Kids Tangle Tamer. They both do a great job and only cost between £1.50 and £3.00.

I always use some sort of oil on the ends of my hair because it's so dry and brittle. I've been loving the Organix Weightless Moroccan Argan Oil. It smells absolutely amazing and leaves my hair feeling lovely and soft.

When I style my hair with heat I always use a heat protector. The one that I've been using for about two years now is the VO5 Heat Protect Style Spray. If I'm honest all heat sprays seem to do the same thing, I just like smell and very reasonable price of the VO5 one which makes it a winner for me. I don't really see the point in spending a lot of money on a heat protector, unless it does a few different things to your hair.

My hair gets so frizzy all year round so I love using the Trevor Sorbie Humidity Control Spray. When I first started using it I definitely noticed a different but I think that now I've been using it for a while it's starting to have less of an effect on my hair. I do still use it though, probably because it gives me peace of mind...and I'm determined to use up the bottle before starting another one!

I will lastly, always apply some hair spray. I had been using a mini James Brown one but heard such good things about the Fudge Iced raspberry and Vanilla Hair Spray that when I saw it on offer in Superdrug I snapped it up straight away. I like it because it smells good, helps fight the frizz and isn't sticky at all. But I'm not sure if I will repurchase it when it runs out as I'm still looking for that perfect hairspray. Can anyone recommend any amazing ones?

What products do you use on your hair? Can you recommend any that help fight the frizz?

I'm Loving: Bumble & Bumble Surf Shampoo & Conditioner

I was so excited when my friend gave me this Bumble and Bumble travel set for my birthday. I've been wanting to try some of their products for years. They've finally started selling Bumble and Bumble in our local Boots as well which makes them a lot easier to get hold of and having the 60ml bottles meant that I could try them out and then take the plunge and spend more money on the full sized ones if I liked them. I'd heard such amazing things about the Surf Spray (which also came in the set, yay!) so was really looking forward to trying out the much anticipated Surf shampoo and conditioner. I was not disappointed!

They claim to be for 'all hair types' and will give you 'body, texture and enhanced natural waves'. They do give my hair a really nice texture and actually leave it looking like i've been at the beach, especially when I team them up with the salt spray. They seem to make your hair thicker and messy...in a tame way, without making you look like Bridget Jones when she steps out of the convertible. My hair is quite thick and very dry and I try not to use too much heat on it to help this but i'm pretty addicted to using my straighteners. So, this probably isn't the best shampoo and conditioner to use on a regular basis as it can be quite drying. But it's perfect for using occasionally when you want that wavy, volumised look. What I really love about them is that they give my hair the perfect texture for styling. For example, when I wash my hair it won't actually do anything I want it to until the next day or a few hours after i've washed it. But after using this shampoo, my hair will be easier to work with. I have no idea why it does this but i'm not complaining. They also smell great, which is always a bonus with hair products!

Have you tried the shampoo and conditioner or anything else from Bumble and Bumble? I'd love to hear about any other products from them that you think are worth a try!

Disclosure: The views expressed are based on my own experience.