L'oreal Elnett Satin Heat Protect Styling Spray (3 days straight) Review ♥

I was so excited when L'oreal recently bought out their series of heat protect sprays, and couldn't wait to try them! I went for the 3 Days Straight spray because I naturally have very wavy hair and much prefer it straight. I already use L'oreal Elnett hairspray and love it, so had high hopes for this product!

I didn't test whether my hair stayed straight for three days, as I have naturally very oily hair so wash it on a daily basis. However, I was really interested to see how my hair was after spraying this and blow drying my hair. Not only was my hair rather straight, but it was bouncy with lots of volume...impressive!

I guess the most important thing to consider is whether it protects my hair from the the heat of my hair dryer and GHD's. I've been using this product for around four weeks now, and my hair has never been so shiny and soft. I've also noticed that my split ends have been kept at bay. 

I'm definitely impressed with this product. Since using it, my hair is bouncy, shiny and super soft! L'oreal Heat Protect Styling Spray retails at £5.99 from Boots, and is worth every penny!

Tangle Teezer Review ♥

I think I may have the worlds knottiest hair. It really is horrendous sometimes. Even my hairdresser says my hair is a nightmare! I was horrified recently when I looked at my hair brush, and literally the whole hair brush was embedded with my hair...gross, I know. I knew I had to do something about it. I always deep condition my hair, I always use heat defense spray, so I knew I really was doing everything I could to stop these knots. Everyone kept telling me to get a Tangle Teezer, but at £10.99, I just thought it was too expensive for a hair brush. I was so wrong...

 In the end I bought one because I just couldn't put up with the knots. I am so glad I did too, and £10.99 is worth every penny. This brush is just amazing. It has little teeth, which makes getting rid of knots super easy. My hair used to take a good ten minutes to fully brush when wet, but now I'm done within two minutes. When I used to brush my hair with a regular brush, I'd see strands of hair clung to my hair brush after use. I don't get this with the Tangle Teezer, and it really is pain-free. 

 I always thought that the Tangle Teezers looked really heavy too, but they're really light an compact. I have no difficulties popping it into my handbag at all. Tangle Teezer have bought out a more compact range for the handbag however, but I really don't have any problems with the regular size. The Tangle Teezer comes in lots of different designs, and I opted for a blue, sparkly one. 

I really am so happy with this product. If you have problems with knotty hair, then I definitely recommend the Tangle Teezer!

Boots currently are doing 3 for 2, and you can purchase the Tangle Teezer for £10.99.

Best Budget Buy Shampoo- Claude Michel Great Hair ♥

I really like a good shampoo- I'm a massive fan of L'oreal, Pantene and John Freida especially. I rarely buy a hair product from a company that I haven't heard of or tried...but I did just that last week! I was firstly attracted to the large, bright pink bottle (I'm a sucker for anything pink and girlie), and the funky print on the bottle. It looked expensive, and had the appearance of a shampoo you'd purchase from a salon. Except this wasn't from a salon, it was heavily discounted at £1.99 for 1 litre. I was definitely intrigued, and bought it!

Claude Michel Great Hair Shampoo is from the company Baylis and Harding- yes, the company that make posh soap! I had no idea that they now had a shampoo range, but their soap range has proved very popular so I hoped their shampoo would be just as good. Well, I absolutely love it. Firstly, it smells gorgeous like raspberries, and leaves my hair (and bathroom) smelling very nice! The shampoo dispenses well from the pump, and it lathers really well. My hair is left beautifully soft, and my hair seems much easier to brush when wet. When my hair is dry it looks just as soft and shiny.

The shampoo is intended to volumise your hair, and I have the flattest hair so I thought this wouldn't really work. Although my hair wasn't left super bouncy, it definitely had a lot more bounce and oomph to it than usual. I literally cannot believe this product was £1.99, and for a litre! I really am impressed, and will definitely re purchase. I bought mine from Home Bargains, but I've also seen it in Tk Maxx for £3.99.

                        Have you tried this product before? What's your favourite shampoo?

Pantene Pro-V Colour Protect ♥

 I have my highlights applied every five weeks, and I will do anything to try and keep my colour looking fresh and bright for that bit longer! I saw this product in Boots, and thought I'd give it a go. I've tried the shampoo and conditioner in the range, and I honestly didn't like the results. It made me hair greasy and dull. Seeming as I'd only be using a small amount of the product in my hair, I thought it was worth a try. The product claims that it seals colour for up to 8 weeks, and I was really hoping this was true!

The product is meant to be used after shampoo and conditioner, but I felt this left my hair feeling really greasy and heavy. When I used the product as just a conditioner, I really liked the result.

 It smells gorgeous, and definitely requires just a small blob of the product. I ran the treatment through my hair, and left it on for two minutes as required. My hair was really easy to brush, and once my hair was blow dried, my hair looked silky, smelt lovely, and felt glossy and smooth. I have to say I'm really impressed. In terms of it sealing my colour, I honestly don't think it did. However, I think it's a great product if your hair needs a good conditioner, and I definitely got a lot of compliments about how healthy my hair looked.

The product should only be used once a week, but I found myself using it around twice a week. I didn't think I needed to, I just loved how silky my hair was afterwards.

                            The product retails at £3.99 (58ml), and is definitely worth every penny!

                                                       What's your favourite hair product?

Swish, Swish, Silky Smooth...

I was really impressed with last months Glossybox, and with one product in particular- Paul Mitchell awapuhi wild ginger Styling Treatment Oil. To be honest, I have quite silky hair anyway, but sometimes my hair likes to fly away a little, and do it's own thing...and that's where this product comes in handy.

 The product retails at £7.50 for 25ml, or £25.95 for 100ml, and I definitely thunk it's worth every penny! Paul Mitchell describes the product as "Natural dry oils tame frizz, Soft, silky texture and Ultra lightweight". The product has been featured in Marie Claire and Good Housekeeping, and is a favourite with Michael White who uses it on the hair of Reese Witherspoon, and Rachel McAdams.

 The product is light, and not greasy at all. It easily glides through the hair without making it look greasy or dirty, and tames the hair so it looks healthy and sleek. It takes a small, pea sized amount to make to get the required finish, and my hair is left smelling beautifully! I'm a real fan of this product, and I've found myself reaching for it instead of the hairspray. I think it makes my hair look really natural and silky, and is worth every penny!

What are your favourite hair products?

I've been totally restored!

So my cheeky Sainsbury's "food" shop turned into a full on beauty products shop. Oops.

On offer was L'oreals Full restore night serum.

A leave-in night serum that should revive limp hair.

" As you awake, rediscover the sensation of truly replenished hair".

I'm a huge fan of pretty much all L'oreal products, and just love their gorgeous shampoos. My hair has lost its ooo la la at the moment, and is is much need of a good oomph without having to empty my purse.

I love the results!

Pros

• I hate sticky serums that make my hair look greasy, but this doesn't do that at all. I applied it to my damp hair and ran my fingers through it before blow drying. The serum could be evenly applied, wasn't to sticky and didn't clump in my hair.
• My hair was left beautifully soft and shiny, and generally looked a lot healthier.
• The smell. Yes, your usual L'oreal smell, which I rather like.
• Even when using heated appliances, the lovely texture wasn't ruined and the volume wasn't lost.
• The price- £2.99 on offer at Sainsbury's....doesn't break the piggy bank and is a lovely quick fix in between visiting the hairdressers.
• I didn't use the serum everyday, and my hair still remained lovely and soft throughout hair washes.

                                                             Cons
                                            I couldn't give you one!

   I definitely recommend you give this one a try, especially when it's on offer!

                                    Love, Sophie Olivia x x