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Beauty - Neal & Wolf Hold & Shine Spray Review

12:40:00 pm

Hi Everyone!


Hairspray is an essential in my hair care routine, I know it isn't particularly good for your hair but in moderation it is great to create and hold styles in place.Until I discovered this product I had been using whatever aerosol hairspray that was on offer in Boots, normally Tresemme but since discovering this beauty I would find it hard to go back to any old aerosol hairspray.

The Neal & Wolf  hair care range is made up of ten must have products.  All made with only the best ingredients available, this is a range with years of experience behind it. It is simple, straightforward and speaks for itself.  I look forward to this range evolving and expanding.
Neal & Wolf - Hold & Shine Spray



The packaging for the whole Neal and Wolf range is just lovely.  It looks glamorous and luxurious even from the outside, I am proud to have this on my dressing table. No fancy packaging needed,  Neal and Wolf have let the products do the talking.  I love minimalistic pretty packaging.

The scent for the whole range has been created by the people behind some of the world's finest scents. This reminds me of  Givenchy Ange Ou Demon which at one point was my Mum's perfume of choice, so this to me is a scent of a thousand memories.  It is like perfume for your hair and is consistent throughout the whole range.  I always get compliments when wearing this, and often get asked what perfume Im wearing, I love the surprised look when I tell them its actually my hair spray.

The thing about hairspray that I really cant stand is when you see people with so much on their hair looks wet and smells so strongly of alcohol and with a flicker of a flame could go up in a second.  This hairspray does not give that look, you need so little product to keep an all day long hold that it would be impossible.  It gives the right amount of hold with a natural shine that makes your hair look so healthy.

I have been using this since January for up do's, straight styles, curly styles any style I have done with my hair I have used this to fix it in place and add a glossy shine.  Im looking forward to trying the Shine Spray and Harmony Intensive Conditioning Treatment so look out for future reviews on the range.

I also like that this is not an aerosol can as these are damaging to the environment, so good for your hair and good for the environment!

Lots of Love

Gemma
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Beauty - Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment Review

11:13:00 am

Ohh hell where has this product been all my life, honestly I have never been so pleasantly surprised by a hyped up product before, I am a macadamia convert and proud.

I have used Moroccan oil, pure argan oil from Morocco and various high street alternatives but none of these have blown me away like this little bottle.  

Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment - Available Here - starting at £12.95/30ml

I only started using oils on my hair at the beginning of last year, just before I started blogging in fact,  when I started blogging I seen a massive buzz around oils and was really keen to try some new ones from brands I had never come across before.  I didn't try any of the Macadamia range until later last year and this is when I truly realised the benefits to my hair and my hair condition changed forever.

I apply this every single time I have washed my hair, its part of my routine now and I would never forget.  I have been using the same bottle since December and have just ran out, Thats 10ml every 3-4 months, such amazing value for money.  I towel dry and work through the ends and mid lengths of my hair and blow dry.
It now takes me half the time to blow dry my hair because of the amazing benefits of this oil.  The drying time is reduced due the water from your hair and the oil separating.  As the oil is absorbed by the hair it pushes the water trapped under the hair cuticle out allowing it to dry faster, the heat from the hair dryer enhances penetration further.  Less time with heat on your hair is never a bad thing.  Also
 because the oil is not thick or heavy it does not leave my hair greasy or clogged with and oily residue.  It smells gorgeous, not too strong but enough to notice.

Within the first week of using the Healing Oil Treatment I noticed a dramatic difference to the condition of my hair it was shinier, more manageable and had noticeably less split ends. I have found that my hair needs trims less regularly since adding this into my everyday hair care routine, which is making it easier to grow my hair.  I was an addict after the first week and have now been using this for around four months and it is just part of my life now. I really would panic if this ran out, I will always repurchase, and do not feel the need to find anything better, this is it for me.

Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment has changed my life and I cannot wait to try more from the range.

Lots of love

Gem

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Beauty - Tangle Teezer Review

10:09:00 am

Just before I get into this review and latest installment of my hair care series I will tell you now this is a rave review and this product has changed my life and I genuinely cannot live without it, I can prove this as I recently left this at fellow blogger and friend Miss Charl's  house and after two days without it I purchased another as I simply could not cope without it.  I need to thank my 11 year old cousin for introducing me to this wonder if it wasn't for this little lady I wouldn't own one.

This is off course the famous
Tangle Teezer



 Where did the Tangle Teezer come from and who invented it?
This amazing device was invented by a man, yes a man who obviously is a good man that cares about our tresses.  Shaun P had worked in the hair industry for years and was constantly witnessing assistants hacking through freshly washed hair with a comb, he realised there was a calling for a detangling tool that didn't lock in tangles.
Shaun took his invention to Dragon's Den and and unfortunately the Dragons declared themselves out and did not invest, branding the Tangle Teezer a 'hair brained idea'.  Fortunately for us suffering the trauma of tangles Shaun began marketing the product himself and sales soon took off.  With lots of awards and recognition in magazines this became the best selling hairbrush in the UK.  With new designs being added to the collection all the time this is a huge success story and one that genuinely makes me smile, silly dragons bet you they kick themselves now.

Why does it work like no other?
This is all down to the teeth.  Specifically spaced and designed teeth.  Teeth that glide through tangles without pulling or getting caught.  This really does just smooth through wet hair with no tugging or discomfort meaning  very little damage to your locks.




I use this on my wet hair, dry hair when doing up do's pretty much anything with my hair this gets some attention, it has changed my hair life and my hair loves it.  I didn't believe a hairbrush could make such a difference to the condition to my hair but this really has, I really will have one of these forever.

I bought this at my local boots store and it was around £11, the best pounds I have ever spent, but you can get this and all the other colours and designs on the official website Here

Lots of Love

Gemma 

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Beauty - Umberto Giannini Spa Rituals Shampoo & Conditioner Review

7:46:00 pm

Hi Hunni's, 


I have decided to review the shampoo and conditioner I use once a week first in this series.  I wanted to review this first as when I use this I like to think its a fresh start or a new week for my hair and therefor is a perfect start to a series of posts about hair care.

Umberto Gianinni Spa Rituals 
Detoxifying Shampoo and Rebalancing Conditioner
£5.61 each Available at Boots Here 
These are both available in store at Boots but only the conditioner is available online, im unsure as to why.

I love the outer packaging of both of these products, the sleek bottles with gold tops and gold writing enhances the luxurious feeling of using products part of a purse friendly salon range  The only thing I wasn't such a fan off with this design is that there is no pump or squeezy device, there is just a hole about the size of a 20p piece where the product is dispensed and  more often that not too much product comes out which results in waste. This is a bit of a  niggle when you are paying nearly £6 a bottle.

The Detoxifying Shampoo is a thick clear liquid with a strong scent of rosemary and thyme, this smells very herbal and slightly medicated.  This smell reminds me of cleanliness and deep cleaning which is what I expect from this shampoo.  It is very refreshing and leaves my hair smelling squeaky clean. 

The Balancing Conditioner is noticeably thicker than the shampoo as you would expect and slightly more beige in colour.  This conditioner smells exactly the same as the shampoo, I expected this with it being part of the same range

This shampoo claims to gently remove product build up and invigorate the scalp and is described as a deeply cleansing shampoo that will remove all of the unwanted residue from your hair effectively and is mild enough to not over strip and tangle hair.  I completely agree with these claims, I only use this on a Sunday as a weekly deep cleanse,  to remove any build up from the week (I do wash my hair during the week, im not a scruff ball). I like the way this leaves my hair extremely clean and moisturised  at the same time.  I like using this once a week as it gears my hair up for the week with all the products I may use on it, even though I only use this once a week it is recommended for daily use, I think this shows how gentle the formula is.

This conditioner works perfectly with the shampoo with the softening and nurturing properties of fig and olive it leaves my hair soft and silky but not overpowering the deeply cleansed feeling of the shampoo.  The conditioner is thick enough to work through the hair and into the scalp without being too heavy and weighing down your hair, even though the shampoo is extremely gentle and nourishing  this hydrates my hair further targeting my slightly dry ends.

I really enjoy using these products as my weekly deep cleansing shampoo and conditioner and will continue to use them until there isn't a drop left, but when I finish them I will be looking for a new detoxifying duo with a cheaper price tag or around the same price but bigger bottles, just better value for money really.

Do you have any recommendations for a new detoxifying duo that I need in my life?

Lots of love

Gem

xxx

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Beauty - A Fine Head of Hair Adds Beauty to a Good Face

8:23:00 am

Hi Everyone!

As I have been really enjoying writing my Skincare Routine posts and you have enjoyed reading them from the comments, I have decided to do the same type of thing with hair care.  

One weekend last August I decided to make a big change - I went from being blonde to brunette (you can see before and after here) and ever since turning to the dark side I have found a new love for my hair.  My dry unloved bleached hair was transformed pretty much overnight when I coloured it and I wanted to improve and maintain the results I had been missing out on for so long. 
 I am happy with the condition of my hair so decided to let you in on the products I use to keep it the way I like it.


Frequently used Shampoo - Label M Honey & Oat Shampoo
This shampoo is what I use most days, I really enjoy using it and it smells delicious, you should know by now I do love a strongly scented product.  
Frequently used Conditioner - Herbal Aloe Strengthening Conditioner
This is fast becoming a holy grail product, I have never seen such fast results from a conditioner before and cannot believe I didn't know this was available until the middle of last month.
Weekly Shampoo - Umberto Giannini Detoxifying Shampoo
I use this once a week on my hair to remove the excess build up of product on my hair.
Weekly Conditioner - Umberto Giannini Rebalancing Conditioner
I also use this once a week after my weekly shampoo as they both work well together leaving my hair feeling deeply cleansed ready for a week of heat and products.
Quick Fix - Batiste Dry Shampoo Tropical
Dry shampoo is a must to avoid washing my hair everyday, I use this to freshen up my hair the day after I wash it, I have reviewed this in full before but that was a different scent and I think that makes all the difference so will review it again.
Heat Protection - Lee Stafford Flat Iron Protection Shine Mist
Im still on the fence with this product, I don't think its what I was looking for when I purchases but it stays part of my routine as I will finish it as I hate waste.
Oil - Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment
This product has changed my life, I love it, my hair loves it just an all round winner and something I really could not live without anymore.  I cannot wait to review this in full for you.
Monthly Mask - Macadamia Deep Repair Masque
Before I used this mask for the first time I did not really use a hair mask regularly just once in a blue moon if I felt like it.  Since using this mask I really can see the benefits and will continue to use this until im old with a blue rinse, I love it!

There you have all the products I will be reviewing in the coming weeks, Im most excited to share my review of the Macadamia Oil with you as it really is my favourite product EVER for my hair

Lots of Love

Gem

xxx