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27 January 2016

ghd Advanced Split End Therapy

ghd Advanced Split End Therapy

I think we can all be a bit kinder to our hair. My hair has always been super fine/thin and I was previously washing and blow drying it every single day, which I know is a big no-no! All that heat definitely can't be good for it, so now I wash it every other morning and try to have the hair dryer on a lower temperature setting. I featured the ghd arctic gold hairdryer recently, which has certainly been helping with the hair TLC.

I'm definitely seeing an improvement and now I've been lucky enough to include the ghd Advanced Split End Therapy* into my routine to give my barnet even more love and care. This lovely gold packaged tube of goodness has been helping my hair over the past couple of weeks, leaving it smelling lovely and looking in a much better condition.

The product itself is a lightweight clear cream, which you simply work into wet hair and carry on with your normal styling routine. It utilises an innovative Thermo-Marine Bonding System™ and the blend of nutrient-rich ingredients mean its binds broken hair fibres together and strengthens at the same time.

The cream leaves the hair smelling like you've just been for a luxurious salon hair cut and leaves your locks feeling super smooth and sleek and not greasy/sticky at all, which is how I've found other split end therapy products to leave it. After only a couple of uses I'm already seeing an improvment in my split ends - there is definitely less breakage in my hair and I can definitely see less split ends so the combination of the split end therapy with a heat protection spray and lower heat setting on my hairdryer seems to be a winning one.

Have you tried the ghd Advanced Split End Therapy? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

*This post contains a PR sample.
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30 December 2015

Sleek looking hair with the GHD Arctic Gold Drying Giftset

GHD Arctic Gold Drying Gift Set
GHD Arctic Gold Drying Gift Set
GHD Arctic Gold Drying Gift Set
GHD Arctic Gold Drying Gift Set
GHD Arctic Gold Drying Gift Set
GHD Arctic Gold Drying Gift Set
GHD Arctic Gold Drying Gift Set
GHD Arctic Gold Drying Gift Set

Finally I think I've found a hairdryer to suit me. Myself and my boyfriend were previously using one I won in a competition and while it is a super duper top of the range one, it's incredibly heavy, not good when it takes a while for my hair to dry completely. It also had that weird 'new' smell, which we thought would pass, but it never did and my boyfriend wouldn't stop going on and on and on about it. Now I can finally shut him up because we have the very lovely ghd Air Arctic Gold hairdryer to use...not that he has that much hair to dry anyway!

I actually received the ghd Arctic Gold Drying Giftset, which makes a gorgeous gift at anytime of year and comes with not only the very lightweight 2,100w hairdryer, but also with a styling nozzle and handy sectioning clips. The set is currently on sale so you could buy it now ready for next Christmas or give yourself a post-Christmas treat.

The hairdryer itself is really gorgeous with an almost rose gold finish and what's most important to me is that it's particularly kind on the hair. It's designed to be delicate on the hair too as we all know too much heat can damage your hair. Helpfully, the hairdryer has a removable air filter, which allows a high pressue air flow, therefore reducing drying time. Like any other hairdryer it also has power and temperature controls. I like to set these pretty low so as not to blast my hair with seriously hot air and you would think using a lower temperature and power setting would mean a longer drying time but that isn't the case at all. It dries in no time and thanks to ionic technology, my flyaway hair is much more sleek looking and soft once it's dry.

The hairdryer is compatible with the ghd Air Diffuser too, which you can use to create curls and waves, perfect for the party season. Or, like me, you can opt for something sleek and sophisticated. The giftset is currently £79, down from £99. I'd definitely recommend picking it up if you're in the market for a new hairdryer.

Have you tried a ghd hairdryer before? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

*This post contains a PR sample
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12 November 2015

DGJ Organics Honeydew Melon Hairjuice Shampoo & Conditioner

DGJ Organics Hairjuice Shampoo & Conditioner
DGJ Organics Hairjuice Shampoo & Conditioner

In case you didn't know the wonderful Makeup Revolution has introduced DGJ Organics hair products to its online store and I was lucky enough to be sent the Honeydew Melon Hairjuice shampoo & conditioner to try out.

I'm surprised Makeup Rev has introduced another brand into its midsts and hasn't just created hair products itself. Maybe they're testing the water to see how it would sell before they create their own. Now I would be very interested to see that!

Now I don't know much about DGJ Organics as a brand but according to some very indepth research (a quick Google search) it was created by Daniel Galvin Junior 10 years ago when there werent really such things as organic haircare. The shampoo and conditioner are protein enriched and self adjust to your hair and scalp requirements.

They contain certified organic ingredients, vitamins, honey, wheat and honeydew melon to give them that gorgeous scent, which not only lingers in the shower but also linged on the hair once dry as well.

Each bottle is priced at £4.99 for 250ml, which isn't too expensive and probably not too different to what you'd pay for a shampoo or conditioner in Boots. These left my hair feeling super soft after use and smelling amazing and weren't harsh on my scalp/didn't cause irritation either. As well as containing certified organic ingredients, the shampoo and conditioner are free from Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulphates and parabens.

Have you tried the DGJ Organics haircare range at Makeup Revolution? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

*This post contains PR samples.
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24 September 2015

A revolution in hair bands - Bandzee

Bandzee
Bandzee
Bandzee
Bandzee

There are many pitfalls that come along with having long hair...one of those is hair bands. Much like kirby grips, they can never be found when you need them. They can also be really rough and pull at your hair as well as leaving horrible kinks in it after wearing it up for too long and horrible marks on your wrist if that's where you keep them safe. I've been there, I expect most of you have too so when I was contacted recently by Bandzee and asked if I'd like to try a preview of its new subscription box I jumped at the chance.

Bandzee is a newly designed type of hair band, made from fabric with a super-soft elastic trim. They're designed to be kind to your hair, keep it well in place and leave it kink-free after use. Bandzees also come in a variety of colours and patterns. I received four of the hair ties in a mix of white, red, polka dot and lip patterned. They are actually SUPER cute and really remind me of festival wrist bands, except much more stylish. I'd definitely be happy with wearing these around my wrists, even if I didn't need a hair tie that day!

I decided to put the Bandzee through its paces by wearing one during an aerobics class. I usually put my hair in a high ponytail with a normal hair tie and afterwards my hair usually has a huge kink in it and has fallen half way down my head thanks to all that exercising. I decided to wear a Bandzee to see how it would cope...

I was pleasantly surprised. On arriving my sister noticed I had one round my wrist and said she had been looking at them herself online so they were instantly recognisable. The band was really impressive as it held my hair in place throughout the whole class, which is very active and sweaty! My hair didn't fall out at all and there was no need to re do it. When I took my hair out after the class before my shower there were absolutely no kinks in it at all so if I had wanted to I could have worn it down for the rest of the evening, but don't worry I wouldn't put anyone through looking at my sweaty mess of a face and hair. I also noticed the band hadn't stretched at all and I had looped my hair through it at least three times.

My sister had real trouble through the class with her hair tie and had to re-do her hair several times, in the end I gave her my spare Bandzee, job done! She swiftly took it home with her afterwards...

The subscription box should be launching this month. I'm not sure which date exactly but the website does say 'coming soon'. The boxes will be monthly and will cost £4.95 for a packet of four hair ties. Each month the hair ties will be different colours and patterns and eventually you'll be able to build up quite a collection! P&P is free too so that's a huge bonus.

I didn't think I could be that impressed with a hair band but I am really impressed with this one. £4.95 is a great price for a pack of four as well so I'd definitely recommend signing up if you can.

*This post contains PR samples.
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9 September 2015

Total Hair Experts Pastel Miniature Hairdryer

Total Hair Experts Pastel Miniature Hairdryer

Funnily enough, hairdryers are pretty tricky to photograph! Luckily this is a miniature hairdryer, otherwise I would have been stuffed! I recently received this cute mint green hairdryer and it's already working wonders for me.

Earlier in the year I won a hair dryer in a competition and while it is a good, professional hair dryer, it's SO heavy and it smells weird after you use it so I was looking for something a bit more compact and easier to hold, cue this mini mint green delight. The hairdryer is so lightweight that it doesn't ache your arm at all, no matter how long you spend on your hair. It's super easy to use as well with two heat/speed settings and a 'cool' option for styling.

I mentioned that it's pretty compact and it can be made even more so thanks to the foldable handle. It also has dual voltage so is the all-round perfect product when you're travelling. It is 1400W which is powerful but not so powerful that it does great damage to your hair. My hair is just below shoulder-length and it does a good job of drying it in a decent time!

This is a pretty perfect, budget-friendly hairdryer, great for travelling and also great for anyone who is off to Uni this/next month and needs to buy something on a budget. At £18 this is a bit of a bargain, but from today you can get it even cheaper at Tesco Beauty online or in-store for just £12 until October 4.

Have you tried the THX Mini Hairdryer or anything else from the range? Let me know in the comments.

*This post contains a PR sample.
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8 September 2015

Korres Almond and Linseed Shampoo

Korres Almond and Linseed Shampoo

I've never had the chance to try many Korres products, so when my local chemist (of all places!) started stocking the brand, I was overjoyed!

I didn't exactly need a new shampoo as I've got a few in rotation but the almond and linseed shampoo smelt like the best one on the shelf, so it had to be mine. It was a little pricier than what I'd normally spend on a shampoo at £10 but I'm definitely getting my money's worth.

I've been trying this 'new' thing where I don't wash my hair every day and use as little heat on it as possible so after two or three days of unwashed hair, the Korres shampoo is a godsend as it nourishes my hair and helps prevent damage and split ends, something I really need at the moment. It leaves my hair feeling super soft and clean after using and not only that, it smells amazing and leaves my locks smelling of almond all day long.

A short but sweet post today! Have you tried any Korres products? Let me know in the comments.
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26 March 2015

COLAB Extreme Volume Dry Shampoo

COLAB Extreme Volume Dry Shampoo
COLAB Extreme Volume Dry Shampoo - £4.49

During the past few months I've gone on a real dry shampoo journey. Previously I washed my hair every day and while I'm still stuck in this rut on the weekdays, I have managed to break away on the weekends and this is where dry shampoo has come in. I've tried your general Batiste sprays but haven't found them too successful. I've also tried dry shampoo powders from Lush and Herbal Essence's own dry shampoo, of which I'm semi on board with, but at the moment I'm loving COLAB's version of the magical spray.

In case you don't know, the sprays are made with model and blogger/Youtuber, Ruth Crilly, and the reason I picked one up and gave it a try is because I've seen Ruth on Youtube and read her blog and really love her stuff. I think she's pretty hilarious and so down to earth, but even if you don't know who Ruth is, I'd still recommend picking this up because it seems as if Ruth hasn't just stuck her name on something, but she's co-created a really fab product.

There are a couple of different scents available in the range, all named after well-known cities. I picked up New York and am happy to admit it was because I like the city and have been there myself but I also preferred the scent on this one as well. It's lovely and fresh/fruity and it really lingers on the hair, so you get the odd whiff every now and then, yum!

It doesn't leave the hair feeling sticky or straw like, which I've found happens with lots of others. It actually leaves my hair looking as if it has been washed that morning. I did a sneaky little test and asked my family if it looked like my hair needed washing or not and they said no, which is great…if they were being honest with me (I'm sure they were!).

£4.49 is a bit on the pricier side for a fullsize version of the spray but you can pick up the smaller 50ml versions for £2.49 if you don't want to go all out. I'm now really keen to try some of the other fragrances and I'm also excited about what is going to come next from Ruth.

Have you tried the COLAB dry shampoo? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

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18 February 2015

Charles Worthington takeaways

Charles Worthington takeaways

I do love a takeaway on a Saturday night...oh wait. I'm not talking about Crispy Chilli Beef-y goodness from my local Chinese, I'm talking hair product 'takeaways' from Charles Worthington, or to put it more simply, miniature size products that are perfect for trialling.

I don't know if you've noticed but hair products have become pretty pricey recently. A decent sized bottle of shampoo can set you back £4/£5 or even £6+, but what if you want to try a new brand/range but don't want to splash out that much in case you end up not liking it/it doesn't work as well as you thought. This is where the 'takeaway' products swoop in…

Now, I know they're not exactly 'new', but when I was recently browsing the shelves in Boots I noticed this new 'angle' on what is otherwise just a travel/mini version and thought it was a pretty clever take on it. The takeaway products are priced at the £2+ mark, which is very purse friendly, so if you they don't work out for you then at least you haven't wasted too much money. Once you know you really like the product you could go on to purchase the full-size version or, you can keep making your way through the 'takeaways' and trialling lots of different things. They also make great travel products too.

I personally think these are such a good idea and I will definitely be picking up some more!

What do you think of the Charles Worthington 'takeaways'? Let me know in the comments.

Don't forget to enter my giveaway to win some Makeup Revolution Lip Lacquers here.
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14 February 2015

Love is in the hair…Invisibobble Sweetheart Collection

Invisibobble Sweetheart Collection
Invisibobble Sweetheart Collection - £4 per pack of 3*
Invisibobble Sweetheart Collection
Invisibobble Sweetheart Collection
Invisibobble Sweetheart Collection

I've always been really interested to try Invisibobble and now I have finally had the chance, hooray! I was recently sent some of the hair rings from the new Sweetheart Collection, which has been released just in time for Valentine's Day. The collection includes a choice of metallic purple or silver translucent glitter hair rings and four different styles of packaging to choose from.

I'm sure most of you have experienced the kink in your hair when you take the bobble (or whatever you call it!) out. It can be a bit annoying if you need to have your hair up and then take it down for some various occasion. Usually you'd have to re-wash the hair or straighten it to get the kink out. The Invisibobble aims to combat the hair kink and let you have it up during the day for as long as you need and then take it down and style it for the evening.

The hair rings are made with what looks like telephone cord and once wrapped around the hair it places uneven pressure around the ponytail, which means there's no obvious mark left when you remove it. Normal hair bobbles place even pressure around the ponytail, leaving an obvious indent.

Although the bobble lookes like cord, it's very comfortable in the hair and doesn't snag or pull at all. They stretch really well and pop back into shape with no problem. They're super ideal for using if you've got a date/special occasion to go to in the evening but need your hair up in the day during Uni/work, they're pretty genius if I'm honest.

Have you tried the invisibobble? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

*This post contains PR samples.
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7 January 2014

Umberto Giannini Curl Friends Styling Spray

Umberto Giannini Curl Friends Styling Spray

Umberto Giannini Curl Friends Styling Spray

Umberto Giannini Curl Friends Styling Spray

I recently purchased the Babyliss Curl Secret and needed some kind of product to help keep the curls in tact for longer than half an hour. My hair is really thin and when I curl it they usually fall out pretty quickly so I'm always on the look out for something that will really cement them in there.

So New Year's Eve was the night I decided to try the Babyliss Curl Secret for the first time and I suddenly remembered I'd bought the Curl Friends to help ease the curling process. So off I went, spray, spray, spray, curl, curl, curl and although it took longer than expected I came upon the above finished result.

The diddy size of the spray is perfect if, like me, you're only trialling a product and don't want to splash out on a fullsize if it's going to be rubbish. Luckily I'm quite impressed with this spray. It didn't make the hair sticky or straw like after application and it really held the curls well. I curled my hair at around 6pm and as it was New Year's Eve I was up quite late, until around 2am and there were definitely still curls in my hair!

Overall I'm really impressed with the spray. It doesn't have a nasty scent and I think it works really well. It's the perfect accompaniment for your curlers.

Have you tried this? How did you get on?
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12 July 2013

Fudge Urban Iced Raspberry & Vanilla Hair Spray and Styling Mousse

Fudge Urban Iced Raspberry & Vanilla Hair Spray and Styling Mousse
Fudge Urban Iced Raspberry & Vanilla Hair Spray - £2.47
 Fudge Urban Iced Raspberry & Vanilla Styling Mousse - £2.97

Fudge Urban Iced Raspberry & Vanilla Hair Spray and Styling Mousse
I have to say I'm a little disappointed. I don't like writing negative reviews but I want to be truthful so here goes...

I didn't necessarily need a new hairspray or mousse but I saw these being raved about on various blogs and I was keen to see what they were like and what the scents were like.

For around the £2.70 mark these are pretty cheap and cheerful products so I wasn't really expecting great things anyway but as Vince regularly uses a Fudge product I thought maybe, just maybe they'd be ok. Unfortunately the scent is very faint in my opinion. I've heard some bloggers rave about the scent and how it's practically a perfume for your hair but I found it was barely there and the horrible hairspray smell really masked it. There was a small hint of raspberry but it doesn't linger for very long.

The hairspray doesn't really hold very well and it feels a tiny bit sticky after application too. That's a big no no in my book. There is a tiny bit of volume in my hair but it drops out pretty quickly. The same goes for the mousse really as I didn't really notice any difference in my hair after using it. Luckily neither product leaves my hair feeling straw like, which is a bonus, but the hairspray was easy to brush out.

These might work well for other people, but for me they've not been great! I really wanted to like these and I envisioned my hair smelling of raspberries all day long but they just don't live up to the hype!
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5 July 2013

My favourite hair volumising products



I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with my hair. It's very fine, very straight and very boring. I rely heavily on hair volumising product and I have also formed a love/hate relationship with these as well.

I hate products that leave my hair feeling sticky or straw like but this selection seems to currently be working for me. I really like the new range of John Frieda Luxurious Volume products and I use the shampoo probably every other day, just so my hair doesn't get used to it and immune to it's volumising magic. The most common combination of products I use is the volumising shampoo, along with a few sprays of Root Booster and a dollop of the Toni & Guy Hair Whip.

I also really rate the Hair Meet Wardrobe range from Toni & Guy and I've been sniffing around the other products available in the range while I've been in Boots. I'm quite interested to try the hair gum.

The Bed Hed by TiGi Sugar Dust is pretty old now. I was sent it way back in October 2011 and I'm still using it now. I love sprinkling it over my roots and it giving them a nice boost. I also have the merengue mousse, which I definitely need to start using again. It's been a bit unloved recently!

What are your favourite hair volumising products?
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9 May 2013

Toni & Guy Creative Extreme Hold Hairspray

Toni & Guy Creative Extreme Hold Hairspray
Toni & Guy Creative Extreme Hold Hairspray - £6.39*

Toni & Guy recently ran a promotion on their Facebook page where you inputted your details in order to receive a free sample of their new Creative range. I put my details in as I fancied the Extreme Hold Hairspray and I was really only expecting to receive a teeny tiny product through the post but I actually received a full-sized 250ml product.

I also put Vince's details in and got him a hair gel, which was also full-sized. I was thrilled to receive a full-sized product as I've wanted to get myself a new hairspray for ages. I've tried a few bits and bobs from the new Creative range and I've really enjoyed them so was looking forward to trying out something else too.

The hairspray retails for £6.39, which for Toni & Guy, isn't too pricey. I'm sure I've mentioned this before but I always seem to have a problem with hair products leaving my hair feeling sticky or straw like but this hairspray was lovely and soft and left my hair feeling like it hadn't had anything sprayed onto it at all. It had quite a good hold, but I wouldn't call it an 'extreme hold' as it's labelled. It held for a good few hours but as it's so soft you probably need lots and lots of products to really hold your style in place for the entire day.

I really enjoyed this hairspray mainly because my hair still felt lightweight after use and that's always a big plus for me. I would definitely recommend it to others that have fine, flyaway hair.

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25 April 2013

John Frieda Luxurious Volume

John Frieda Luxurious Volume
John Frieda Luxurious Volume Touchable Full Shampoo and Blow Dry lotion minis

I didn't want to pay almost £6 for hair products/shampoo that I wasn't sure would work. I've tried John Frieda shampoos in the past and they've been pretty good but I'm always wary of volume products as I've had so many that haven't really made much of a difference to my hair.

I spotted these mini versions next to the full-size ones and these were much more reasonable at £1.99 each. Most people only use minis for taking away travelling but if you aren't sure about a product and want to trial it first then they're perfect! These will last a good amount of time as well.

I was really impressed with both of these products. The shampoo leaves a nice bit of volume in my hair and the Blow Dry lotion gives a nice extra bit of bounce. You simply spray it onto the roots of towel dried hair and carry on with your blow dry as normal. I used quite a bit of the product on my roots and usually this leaves my hair feeling sticky or straw like but this particular root booster left it feeling extremely normal and soft.

I really liked the finished result as there was a lot more volume than normal, which I love! I wouldn't use the shampoo on a daily basis as my hair tends to get used to products and they stop having any effect so I will probably use this every weekend or so for a voluminous look. I would certainly recommend trying these out and now that I have I would spend almost £6 on the full-size versions.
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1 March 2013

GHD Final Shine Spray

GHD Final Shine Spray
GHD Final Shine Spray* - £9.95

GHD Final Shine Spray
I was recently sent this shine spray from GHD's professional hair care products range. I've seen a few of the products reviewed on various blogs and I was really interested to try something out. It's been so long since I've used my GHDs that I couldn't even tell you where they are now, but this has made me want to dig them out and try some new styles.

First of all I love the black and blue packaging. I wasn't able to photograph the box as it arrived to me all ripped. The envelope was open and ripped as well so I wasn't very happy with the postman, but the product seems fine. I washed my hair as usual and put a bit of salt spray in the roots for some volume. Then I used the shine spray to help control my flyaway hair and of course...add some shine.

The can is a generous size for the price and I like the aerosol style of it. It's to be used on dry hair, which is something that always worries me. In the past I've used products that have completely messed up my finished style, so much so that I've had to rewash and start all over again so I was really hoping that wouldn't happy this time around.

Luckily the spray was really light and my hair was left feeling lovely and soft. It definitely controlled the flyaway hair but I personally couldn't see additional shine. It's a nice product and I would definitely repurchase as my hair felt nice and soft for the rest of the day. I'd be interested to try some more products from the range as well!

This post contains PR samples
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31 December 2012

Toni & Guy: Hair Meet Wardrobe

Toni & Guy: Hair Meet Wardrobe
Boots - Toni & Guy: Hair Meet Wardrobe - £5

Toni & Guy: Hair Meet Wardrobe
I recently picked this up in the Boots sale for half price! I didn't exactly need any more hair products but I loved the tin packaging and thought it was really cute. Always a good reason to buy new things, if you ask me!

The giftset includes a Cleanse Shampoo for Dry Hair, Cleanse Conditioner for Dry Hair, Casual Sea Salt Texturising Spray and two pearl spin pins.

I have quite dry, damaged hair with split ends. It's quite flyaway and I can't really do much with it but I found the shampoo and conditioner helped it look a lot smoother and sleeker and it made it lovely and soft and fluffy. My sister commented and said she thought it didn't show the split ends as much as normal, which I'll take as a compliment.

Salt spray doesn't really do much for my hair but I think the shampoo and conditioner are definitely worth paying for this giftset. It's a great way to trial Toni & Guy products before splashing out on the full-size products. It's also a great idea to pick it up now while it's half price and put it aside for a gift for someone next year.

I hope you all have a great time celebrating the New Year tonight!
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7 August 2012

Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray

Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray

Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray
Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray

I think I'm a bit late to the party with this product but I was desperate to try it out so I bought it regardless.

I actually got it from Buyapowa for about £12.50 which I think is pretty reasonable.

I've used lots of salt/sea sprays before in the past and I haven't had much luck with them so I was hoping this would turn out to be the product for me. I really love the black texture of the bottle and design but I found that the product didn't really give me that volume or texture that I want.

Most surf sprays have left my hair feeling straw like and sticky and while this didn't do that it still didn't really give it any boost. I'm not sure if this is because my hair is quite long and heavy.

I was a bit disappointed that it didn't really do it's job. I've read very mixed reviews about this product though so I was half expecting it not to really help. Such a shame!
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7 June 2012

Osmo Berber Oil Hair Treatment

Osmo Berber Oil Hair Treatment
Osmo Berber Oil Hair Treatment

Osmo Berber Oil Hair Treatment
I received the Osmo Berber Oil in last months Glossybox and I quickly cast it to one side.

I was told once before that hair oils would make my hair exceptionally greasy but for some reason I decided to go ahead and try the Berber Oil on a whim.

My hair was feeling particularly lank and boring and I just wanted to give it a little treat to try and perk it up a bit!

Admittedly, I only have a small sample size of the product but it's more than enough for a few uses. It claims to replenish and nourish hair with its unique blend of oils and Argan oil.

It also claims to include UV filters for protection against the sun and heat as well as Vitamin E. I wouldn't be able to tell you whether it really protects against the sun and the heat or not because I haven't really seen much evidence of this, but what I can tell you is that it left my hair feeling gorgeous!

The oil is gloopy and thick and I literally whacked loads of it on! It also smells delicious and my hair felt lovely and glossy and full after use.

It can be used on dry or wet hair which is really handy. I don't really think it left my hair greasy at all, just well nourished and soft, soft, soft.

I think I would certainly consider buying the full version of this once I've used up the sample. I'd definitely recommend it and it's changed my perception of hair oils completely.
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18 May 2012

Mark Hill 'Big Blow' Volumising Spray

Mark Hill Big Blow! Volumising Spray
Boots: Mark Hill Big Blow! Volumising Spray - £5.99

I've been getting really fed up with all of my volumising hair products recently. They all leave my hair feeling sticky, tacky and straw like so I wanted to try something new. I spotted the Mark Hill Big Blow! Volumising Spray in Boots for £5.99 and decided to take a chance with it.

Finding the perfect hair volumising product is a trial and error process. I'm not sure this certain product has been particularly successful though!

The spray is aimed at people like me with fine, flyaway hair and it claims not to overload the hair no matter how much product is used. The spray also claims to boost hair thickness and texture after spraying onto damp hair.

After spraying into the roots as well as all over and drying, there does seem to be some extra volume, but sadly it doesn't seem to last. I've not noticed extra thickness in my hair either and it still leaves my hair feeling a bit straw like.

I do admit there is some volume which is nice but I've yet to find a product that makes it last all day. I'm sure if I had shorter hair it would work a lot better so the quest continues!

Have you tried this spray, what were your thoughts on it?
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27 April 2012

Enrapture Encode Totem Styler

Enrapture Encode Totem Styler
Enrapture Encode Totem Styler - eBay £30

Enrapture Encode Totem Styler

Enrapture Encode Totem Styler

Enrapture Encode 
Totem Styler

Enrapture Encode 
Totem Styler
When I saw the blogging community going nuts over the Enrapture styler I didn't understand why. It's just a hair curler right?

I didn't even want or need a new pair of hair curlers. The last time I curled my hair was nearly two years ago at my Graduation and that was using some cheap ones from Superdrug.

When Leanne posted about the Enrapture styler for £30 on eBay I had already bought one before I realised.

The reason it was so cheap was because the box was a bit damaged and scratched. I was expecting it to be extensive damage as it's almost half of the original price but to be honest there was nothing too bad. The product itself was fine and I'll probably end up throwing the box away or using it as storage so I got a real bargain!

The product comes with instructions, a style guide and a heat proof bag. The styler has three different heat settings that can be mixed and matched for different types of curls.

Usually I am absolutely useless at anything hairstyling related. I had to get my mum to help me curl my hair at Graduation but I found these curlers really easy to use. I opted for heat setting two which gave me quite loose curls.

The curls stayed in for a good few hours before I went onto the very windy seafront! I was impressed with the finished effect and after doing it for the first time properly on my own I found it really easy to use. A good styling spray and a good amount of hairspray would see the curls stay in for possibly the whole day.

I'm still yet to play about with all of the heat settings but I absolutely love this styler! I urge everyone with long enough hair to curl, to get one!

Enrapture Encode Totem Styler

Enrapture Encode Totem Styler

Enrapture Encode Totem Styler
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