Haircare

Hair Care - Friday Favourites

At The Amazing Blog, we love switching up our hair care products. We know that after using the same shampoo and conditioner for a while, our hair just doesn’t reap the same benefits anymore. So to keep our hair soft and shiny, we’ve been testing out a few new products with some exotic new ingredients.

 

We all know that harsh winters dry out our skin, but it’s also important to remember that it’s also drying on our hair! The new OGX Argan Oil of Morrocco Extra Strength collection is the perfect way to revive and renew your weather-worn locks. We’re all very familiar with this beloved brand, so we were especially excited to receive the Argan Oil of Morocco Extra Strength Shampoo, Conditioner, and Miracle In-Shower Oil.

This ultra-hydrating shampoo and conditioner duo contain a potent blend of extra-strength argan oil and silk proteins to nourish your damaged hair. The sulfate-free products also form a rich lather that stimulates and rejuvenates your scalp while cleansing. You should get ready for compliments because they also have an amazingly soft and sweet scent that really lingers after we get out of the shower. The Miracle In-Shower Oil is an amazing, multi-purpose in-shower oil for head-to-toe hydration. You can add a few drops to boost your shampoo or conditioner, moisturise your skin, or smooth onto damp clean hair to prevent damage. It also has the same luxurious, soft smell as the rest of the collection.

We love OGX products because they’re effective and also easy on your purse! Each product is available for £7.99 from your local Boots.

 

If your hair has been feeling a bit dull or limp recently, it might be time to try out Vatika’s Black Seed Complete Hair Care Shampoo and Black Seed Enriched Hair Oil. Black Seed has been used in Asia and the Middle East for centuries for its potent ability to improve texture, shine, and volume. For hair repair, try the Vatika Wild Cactus Deep Conditioning Hair Mask.

The shampoo provides all of the nutrition that your scalp needs to keep your hair in great condition. Its formulation of black seed and olive fatty acids makes the Enriched Hair Oil is the perfect pre-shampoo treatment to boost growth and prevent thinning with its formulation of black seed and olive fatty acids. The Wild Cactus Mask is enriched with ingredients like cactus, garlic, and coconut that prevent breakage and promote silkier hair growth.

Check out your local Tesco or Superdrug for the ultra-affordable Vatika products, or purchase online from Amazon.

 

We saved the most interesting product for last on this list—Repcillin offers an Extra Mild Shampoo with Crocodile Oil and Wild Harvested Baobab Oil and a Hair Conditioner with Crocodile Oil and Organic Marula Oil. Repcillin products are based on crocodile oil which is obtained from the fat of the Nile crocodile native to Africa. The oil has shown to possess antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, and it has been used to treat a variety of skin conditions including eczema, acne, and allergy symptoms. Repcillin only processes crocodile oil that is a by-product of commercial crocodile farms so that no wild animals are harmed.

The Extra Mild Shampoo is perfect for sensitive scalps and thirsty hair. The blend of naturally derived ingredients gently cleanses the hair and scalp without stripping away natural oils. The crocodile oil helps prevent breakage and nourished dry scalps whilst the wild harvested baobab oil locks in moisture. A blend of Lavender, Rosemary, Geranium, and Sandalwood essential oils also helps balance, condition, and moisturise hair while leaving behind a clean earthy scent. The Hair Conditioner hydrates, detangles and thickens, and helps to restore and maintain the health of the cuticle layer of the hair. Best of all, the products contain no parabens, no sulfates, no mineral oils, no phthalates, no artificial colours, and no synthetic fragrances.

Test out the magical properties of crocodile oil by purchase your own bottle of the Extra Mild Shampoo and Hair Conditioner here.

 

 

Hand Wash, Body Wash & Hydrating Conditioner - Tamese&Jackson

Here at The Amazing Blog, we love winding down from a long week with a nice hot bath, fragrant candle, and a copy of the new James Patterson book. We love anything that can make our bathing experience more relaxing, and Tamese&Jackson’s Lime&Reyhan Body Wash, Lime&Reyhan Hydrating Conditioner, and Blue Orchid Hand Wash will take you to a world of tranquility.

Tamese & Jackson has created a collection that will have you relaxed within a matter of moments. Containing ginger root extract, the body wash and hydrating conditioner have natural anti-oxidant properties known to stimulate and improve the skin and scalp by removing toxins. The hydrating conditioner stimulates the hair follicles, leaving your hair feeling smooth and silky. The Blue Orchid hand wash contains papaya fruit extract, which will hydrate your skin, making it feel smooth and soft. All three products are paraben-free, suitable for vegetarians, and halal certified as well!

To get that relaxing bathing experience, check out Tamese & Jackson products; Blue Orchid Hand Wash here for £3.95, Lime & Reyhan Body Wash here for £3.95, and the Hydrating Conditioner here for £5.95.

Natural World - Chia Seed Oil Haircare

Here at The Amazing Blog we are always searching for this soft, beautiful and voluminous hair effect that lasts all day long. Luckily, this is not a hard task with the Chia Seed Oil products from Natural World.

Let’s be honest, how many hours have you spent in front of the mirror trying to fix your unruly mane? Too flat?, No character? From now on, you don’t need to dream about the voluminous hair that celebrities usually show on the red carpet. This range of shampooconditioner and oil is designed to boost volume and strength whilst providing a shiny and silky texture, giving us a bouncy and considerably fuller- looking hair.

The creamy Volume & Shine Shampoo is 95% natural and it is infused with Orange, Lemongrass, Cedar Wood, Rosemary and Ylang-Ylang oils that will leave your hair exquisitely soft and nourished. It also provides volume by effectively removing the dirt and impurities that weigh down your hair and make it limp. The Volume & Shine Conditioner is also infused with the same 5 essential oils and has a smooth, creamy texture. We know that the biggest enemy for limp hair is often the conditioner; it might be too heavy and add extra weight, but the Natural World conditioner and its Chia-extract formula helps remove impurities revealing a healthy, non-greasy hair while moisturising and detangling at the same time. The Volume & Shine Anti-gravity Treatment Oil gives the final touch to the whole process. This oil is ultra-fine and it quickly absorbs providing a voluminous hair that will last all day long. The entire line of products is gluten, phosphates and parabens free; making it suitable for sensitive skin.

Here you can check and try out the whole range for a very special price of £12.72.

 

Scott Cornwall - Precolour Protein Spray

Here at The Amazing Blog, we love a ‘good hair day’, but daily heat styling and dying your hair can do a lot of damage, leaving it looking dull and dry. Thankfully for us, professional hair expert and pioneer in the field of technical hair colour, treatment and advice, Scott Cornwall, has launched his brand new Precolour Protein Spray.

This leave-in conditioning treatment with double action results helps strengthen and protect distressed, dry and damaged hair. Many of us here in the office experiment with hair colour, so this is the perfect product for helping us on our way to healthy, stylish locks. Specially formulated with Hydrolysed Wheat Protein to fortify strands, Argan Oil to deeply condition and leave hair looking smooth, and Coconut Oil to help moisturise, nourish and tame frizz (something almost impossible in this unpredictable winter weather), Scott recommends using the spray before applying any colour or chemical treatments to prepare and shield. An added bonus is the wonderful fragrance, which leaves your hair smelling as luscious as it looks.

If you cannot wait to try it, we have good news, it costs just £5.99 and you can find it on Scott Cornwall's website,  online at Boots or in selected Boots stores.

ZEOS For Men - Urban Living QU3 Skincare Regime

The daily stresses of urban living can take their toll on your skin, so it's essential to treat it well to keep it looking healthy. Here at The Amazing Blog, the men in the office believe that a good grooming regime will kick start your day. With ZEOS For Men Urban Living QU3 Skincare Regime we can keep ourselves looking fresh, no matter how hard we're working.

The ZEOS range consists of four products to help the skin feel smooth and replenished. Using natural ingredients to help clean deep into the pores, the Face Wash will definitely give you a clean and fresh appearance. The Hair and Body Shower Gel kills two birds with one stone, removing the excess dirt and odour from your skin and hair, leaving you feeling refreshed and energised for the day ahead. The range also includes a Face Scrub which gently exfoliates and restores your skin, helping to lift those pesky dead skin cells which often make you look a little tired. Our favourite from the range, however, is the Face and Body Moisturiser. Enriched with Shea Butter, it adds the perfect finishing touch to your morning routine, leaving your skin feeling soft and supple all day. What's more, the range contains natural Vitamin B5 which helps to keep the skin feeling hydrated, and feeling brand new.

Try out ZEOS For Men Urban Living QU3 Skincare Regime, and knock the effects of city living on the head. Visit their website and grab the Face and Body Moisturiser for £8.95, the Face Scrub for £7.95, the Face Wash for £7.95, and the Hair and Body Shower Gel for £4.95.