In follow up to my 'Help! I burnt my hair off' blog post which you can view by clicking
here, I am going to share with you the products and treatments I used, post
haircut, to get my hair in healthy condition again (and keep it that way). All my products were bought in my local drugstores Superdrug or Boots, because who doesn't like to be rewarded with points to buy more lovely things with every purchase?!
Please note that this blog post is NOT sponsored, so everything I do tell you is my own honest opinion.
Enjoy!
OGX Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil 100ml; Superdrug £6.99
Often referred to as 'liquid gold' I had to give Argan Oil a try after hearing all the hype, and I must say, it exceeded my high expectations! By putting a 20p size worth in my palms and rubbing it onto the ends of my hair, the oil left it much shinier, and even tamed my frizz giving me a new sleek healthy hair look! But most importantly, it has worked wonders for preventing and helping my split ends. The great thing about this product is how versatile it is, as it can be used on both wet and dry hair! I use this product most when I have just curled my hair and notice the ends are looking a bit dry, I simply rub a little onto my ends and it instantly makes them look thicker and healthier. Although one of the priciest, this is a product I could not do without, it's a must buy!
TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Control
230 Straightener; Superdrug £59.99
After my
hair straightener fiasco, I sadly had to throw my expensive pair out as the
protective coating was completely non-existent. As I sat staring at my hair
which was either dead or full of horrific split-ends, I couldn't help but
think, no wonder my hair has ended up in this condition. When it comes to
strengtheners, we are exposing our lovely hair to around 200 degrees every day
(if not more)! And on this thought, I decided I wanted a new pair of
strengtheners which had various temperature settings so as I wasn't exposing my
hair to 200 degrees as frequently. In light of this, I am in love with my new
strengtheners, TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Control 230 Straightener, which have 3
temperature settings, and a protective coating which isn't eroded (bonus)!
Although
I have thick, wavy hair naturally, due to being more informed on what I am
exposing my hair to everyday, 90% of the time I use the lowest temperature
setting, and it does the job perfectly! They are extremely quick in heating up,
only a few seconds, and the
style stays in my hair longer than I could have
hoped for on such a low heat!
Although
currently attached with a selling price of £59.99 in Superdrug, when I bought
these they were on promotion at £34.99. Having originally set out to buy a
cheap pair of straighteners, I probably would not have bought them at the
current price, even though you do get 200 ml of Keratin Smooth Heat Protection
Shine Spray and a heat protection matt for free. However, if money is not a big
issue, and you do want a good investment, they are good value for money, and
paying the extra dollar is totally worth it!
TRESemme Keratin Smooth Heat
Protection Shine Spray 200ml; Superdrug £2.72
Although
I got this heat protection spray free with my straighteners (as mentioned
above), it can be bought individually at Superdrug for only £2.72, a fairly
average price for heat protection spray. The spray does leave my hair
feeling smooth and healthy. However, it is important to note that this product
is currently on offer at this price, usually standing at £5.49 per 200ml.
Unfortunately, I would not pay this amount of money for only 200ml, as other
amazing heat defence sprays such as TRESemme Heat Defence Styling Spray can be
bought at £4.99 per 300ml, and is currently on offer at £3.32.
After a shower, I
towel dry my hair then give my damp hair a few sprits and brush through before
blow drying. I also spray some on my hair before using styling irons, although
make sure it has dried into your hair before applying heat as it can cause your
hair to sizzle if not! Although I find both sprays good, there is no major
difference in quality with the major difference in price. However, I have found
heat defence spray a staple in keeping my hair in good condition and damage
prevention, so I really recommend you get some!!
TRESemme Split Remedy Leave-In
Treatment 125ml; Boots £5.75
My old strengtheners synged all my hair and
left it dead and full of split ends, however, from the help of a flatmate, I
was informed of this wonderful product! Although fairly expensive at £5.75, I
definitely think it is worth the money. With the labelling stating an 80%
reduction in split ends after 3 uses, from looking at my hair, I strongly
believe it has reduced my number of split-ends significantly! I use the product
after having washed my hair whilst it is damp. I use two pumps worth and rub
them into my ends. The
treatment smells great, and doesn't leave your ends feeling greasy!
I have a lot
of love for this product and will definitely be a repeat purchaser. This
product is a must have if you want to have healthy hair, and are avoiding the
hairdressers to keep or grow long locks!
Aussie 3 Minute Miracle
Reconstructor Deep Conditioner 20ml; Superdrug £1.09
After my hair disaster I bought
two packets of this product, and one packet of the colour protection version.
With 3 small 20ml packets in hand, having never tried this product before, I
didn't want to commit to a big bottle incase the product wasn't great (also
they were on offer at 75p at the time!)
If you are in a rush, or just want your hair to have
an extra nice condition, 1-3 minutes is
sufficient. However, if you really want
a deep condition to transform dry, damaged hair, leave it in as long as you
can. Though make sure you have a shower cap at hand to allow you to do everyday
things like sitting on a chair without getting product all over it! I have lots
of friends who go to bed with the shower cap on and let the product work
wonders over night!Having now tried the product (and fell in love), I would
invest in the bottles available at £4.99 in Superdrug for 250ml, as I plan to
use this product every 1-2 weeks to keep my hair in extra tip-top condition!
VO5 Give Me Moisture Hot Oil 4 x 15ml; Superdrug £4.29
I had always heard hot oil was great for repairing
damaged hair, so in my hour of need I decided to test out this product. To use
this product you put one of the oil tubes in hot water until the oil has warmed
up, then rub it onto the ends of your hair and leave in for a minute (no longer
or this can be very bad for your scalp) and I must admit the oil did give me
the squeaky clean feeling!
However, considering the price and the other products which I have tried I wouldn't purchase this product again unless I experienced another hair disaster. Although this product was good, it wasnt as amazing as the products mentioned above, so for me it'll be a while until my next repurchase!
My everyday big recommendations are argon oil, heat
defence spray and the split-end remedy serum, alongside using the deep
conditioner once a week! Using these products have given my hair new life, and
I really believe products which keep your hair healthy, especially if you want
to grow it and avoid the hairdressers scissors, are a worthwhile investment.
Now I want to hear your story!
Have you tried these products?
Is there any other products you have found to be a life (or hair) saver?
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Those Young Years
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