Moroccan Oil Treatment

Ever since I first tried the Moroccan Oil Treatment I have been a convert to their products, I have recently trialled their Repair Shampoo and Conditioner and can say I am extremely impressed with the results!

 

 

 

 

I was first introduced to Moroccan Oil by a family member who is a Hairdresser who told me about the amazing benefits of this oil and how it compares to no other (in effectiveness and price!)  After this is decided to do some research online and was impressed with the amazing reviews it receives from people with all types of hair.  Mine being quite damaged and in need of some desperate TLC I decided to go with the Oil Treatment and after finding that it is available in a smaller 25ml size at a third of the price I couldn't refuse!  There are two types of the oil, the original and the light version, the light version is advised for those with fine or blonde hair.  As my hair is fairly fine I decided to go with this first, however I quickly moved onto the original oil which I found to be more effective and I used less off, having fine hair I haven't noticed the original making my hair greasy, as maybe you would think. 

 

Moroccan Oil will leave your hair feeling soft, untangled and with a gorgeous shine.  It works to rebuild the hair and fill in the damaged parts of the hair fibre.

i would recommend using the oil after washing, on towel dried hair before any other hair products so nothing else can block the oil from truly sinking in.  Also less is more with this product and only a tiny amount is needed (for my fine hair about 5ps worth) you wont ever look back and you will wonder how your hair ever survived without it...!

 

 

My biggest plus with Moroccan Oil is the GORGEOUS smell, which is what persuaded me to purchase the Shampoo and Conditioner and it did not disappoint...!  Both products have the same lush intense aroma as the oil which lasts and lasts (I have to stop myself from excessively smelling my hair!)

 

There are different types of the shampoo and conditioners, in the set above I received the 'Repair' which is intended to add moisture and repair (obviously) the hair.  After noticing my hair was becoming a little crispy on the ends, it left my hair bouncy, shiny, soft and feeling a lot healthier, just after one wash.

 

 

I cant recommend these products enough, they are real hair changers.

 

I'm planning on trialling the hair masks and the after styling products they offer also as I have high hopes for all of their products.

 

The only downside I can find is the price, for the standard 100ml bottle of oil treatment it will set you back around £30, the smaller 25ml bottles are more reasonable at £13 and I find they last me just over a month, but I am using it every day.

The shampoo/conditioners are around £13 per bottle and the set above which includes a 25ml Oil Treatment and 70ml of the shampoo and conditioner was £18.  Although the prices are high compared to other similar products available, Moroccan Oil really is the star of the show and worth every penny.

 

 

Nicky.





Kerastase Initialiste Review

 

 

 

 

 

 

So I thought today I would do my review of the Kerastase Initialiste Serum.

Below is what the manufacturers claim this to do:

 

Our 1st hair and scalp serum to reveal hair that feels thicker, looks shinier and is more resistant to breakage.*

With INITIALISTE, revealing a more beautiful hair fibre is now possible.

 With Initialiste:
- HAIR FEELS THICKER
Hair thickness feels boosted and is lusciously soft

- HAIR LOOKS SHINIER
Hair has a lustrous-looking shine

- HAIR IS MORE RESISTANT
Hair is more resistant - up to 93% less breakage*

*Breakage to brushing. Instrumental test: classic shampoo and Initialiste vs. classic shampoo alone

INITIALISTE can be applied directly to the scalp after washing and towel drying the hair. Leave-in treatment: 2 pipettes for fine hair and 4 for normal to thick hair. After applying, delicately massage the serum with the tips of your fingers to evenly distribute the serum over the whole scalp.

A little bit of background on me and my hair (there's a lot of background but i will cover this at a later stage!) Since removing my hair extensions 3 months ago and thus ending a 10 year love affair with them, I have been on a quest to grow my natural hair (and repair it unfortunately)

It being in a pretty sorry state I did some research and came across Kerastase's Initailiste Serum.

 

I have been using this serum for just over a month and I have just bought my second bottle. 

 

it comes at a pretty hefty price tag, most websites ranging between £30-32, I got mine from www.hqhair.co.uk.  However saying this i would say it is worth every penny!  Now when I say this obviously, with anything don't expect over night miracles.  it took at least 3 weeks for me to notice any major differences.

 

This product will definitely boost volume and I have noticed after the first couple of weeks my roots appear healthier and thicker, after the first month the rest of my hair is in the best condition it has ever been in.  I have also noticed new hairs growing which was my main aim of this serum (although i am also trialling other products which i do believe to be contributing to this also)

 

 

Overall I would highly recommend this serum in keeping your hair and scalp healthy and to promote new growth.  Its very easy to apply, however the instructions advise for fine hair 2 pipettes will be enough, however i do find myself using at least 3 to really massage it in all over my scalp so if you have thick hair you may have to use 4-5.

 

It smells delicious and expensive too, which is always a bonus :)

 

I have tried to show in the pictures below the difference over 1 month

(there are other products involved as said above, which I will review, there is also a little difference in hair colour)

 

 

Nicky.

 

 

Lunch Break Beauty Haul

Yesterdays lunch break beauty haul. As you can see I went a bit crazy with the 3 for £10 that is still on in Boots for the Loreal Fibrology, I got 3 of the thickness boosters as this is the most expensive and the smallest of the range.  I'm also excited to try out the new Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water and Clarins Daily Energizer Cleansing Gel. I will be updating my opinions soon on each of the products. 

Nicky.

And so it begins....

Hi,

So my first entry! 

Thought I'd start by telling you a little bit about me. 
My names Nicky and I come from a little town in the Midlands called Rugby.  I have grown up with a serious addiction to fashion and all things Topshop which later developed into a serious beauty addiction, which, if it was available, would leave me with a season ticket to Boots.

I'm starting this Blog as I want to share my experiences and finds with the rest of you, as I know how valuable an honest opinion can be.  Blogs are the first place I turn too when I want advise or suggestions on products or outfits!
Plus I spend far to much time and spend far to much money on this stuff to justify keeping it all to myself!  So all and any questions will be answered and are happily received.

I'm going to aim to update at least once a week, so be gentle with me and hopefully I'll get the hang of it and if you want to follow me the link to my Twitter is below :)

Nicky.

 
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