Express Colour - Smart Beauty

Here at The Amazing Blog, we know how stressful it can be to keep a bright hair colour between appointments at the hairdresser and sometimes we’re just too busy to book a haircut as often as we would like to. This is why Smart Beauty created Express Colour to extend the life of hair colours between salon visits.

Express Colour is a range of hair products that will maintain your hair colour and condition. The range is made of 8 different and exceptional colours, so you are able to choose the most suitable one for your hair colour. We tried the Warm Brown’s shade to restore our original beautiful brown looking colour. This colour is perfect for light to medium brown hair and will last between 4 and 5 shampoos applications. If you want to maintain your colour until the next salon visit you can use your Express Colour shade once a week as it only takes 3 minutes to develop the colour.

The 140ml pot contains a hypoallergenic, ammonia and bleach free product. You will also find a pair of plastic gloves in the golden box to make sure your hands are free from stains. Smart Beauty created a range of complete and easy to use products to refresh your colour at any time. Also, Smart Beauty made the range suitable for vegans and they are against animal testing too.

Refresh your hair between salon visits at home by using the Warm Brown Express Colour from Smart Beauty here for £ 6.99.

Shampoo and Conditioner, Hair Masque, Oil Treatment - Marula Oil

It’s a new year and that means new hair care products. This time, at the Amazing Blog  we were fortunate enough to be sent a few great products from the brand Marula Oil.

The first two products we were sent were a Shampoo and a Conditioner. We think these are ideal for damaged hair that has lost its moisture and become very dry and coarse. These two products will help restore the hair to its natural condition and will repair the damage that has been done. With every wash you will see a visible difference in the appearance of your hair, each strand will start to develop growth and strength, and you will notice your hair becoming soft and shiny.

If your hair is in bad condition and needs repairing from heat damage to hair bleaching damage, we would recommend using several of these products, including the Rare Oil Intensive Hair Masque. After shampooing your hair you will need to apply this masque for 3-5 minutes to let the treatment kick in and work its magic; afterwards just rinse the product off.  For an intense treatment and for extra hydration leave this masque in for 10-15 minutes. Over time, the use of these products will help healing split ends and repair the hair making it softer and smoother.

Finally, we recommend adding the Rare Oil Treatment to your hair care regime, aproduct that will instantly add shine to your hair. We would advise less is more when using this product: you only need to use 2-3 drops to protect and hydrate the split ends you may have. This light-weight oil can also work for your skin, leaving it hydrated but without an oily feeling.

If you are looking for a new hair care routine for this year you definitely need to try Marula Oil. You can purchase the shampoo here for £21.95 and the conditioner is available here for £23.95. To see a further progression in your hair, the masque is available to grab here for £31.95 and the oil treatment you can get here for £33.95 . 

Boss Friction Hair Tonic - Fab Hair

At the Amazing Blog, we appreciate a man who takes cares of himself and think that all boys should incorporate a regular grooming regime. We just received a new product from Fab Hair which we swiftly gave to our top boy Jose to test out for us.

The product that we received was the Boss Friction Hair Tonic which is specifically designed to stimulate any areas of thinning or receding hair. Jose told us that he applied it to both his hair and scalp and then combed it gently through. He then slowly massaged the tonic into his scalp, leaving it for a few minutes to absorb.  What he particularly liked was the fragrance (subtly warm and spicy) and the feel (a slightly tingly sensation). Jose commented that It left his hair smooth and easier to manage.

Fab Hair specialises in premium professional haircare products for men, with a collection of six hair tonics to choose from, each having its own refreshing fragrance. The theory is that by regularly using a hair tonic in your grooming regime, you'll see an improvement in your hair as the tonic absorbs into your roots to stimulate hair growth giving you healthier hair and scalp.  

 Keep your hair in good condition and grab this hair tonic here for £4.99 for the 100ml.

Bamboo smooth AM & PM treatment- Alterna Haircare

Frizz can be a problem all year round, we at The Amazing Blog have been searching for an anti-frizz treatment that is able to combat frizz for the whole day. We were excited to discover Alterna’s Bamboo smooth AM and PM treatment as we were amazed that it claimed to last 72 hours.

The Bamboo collection from Alterna is aimed at creating strong, healthy hair, with all types of products for all types of hair; from volumising sprays, beach balms and treatment oils. The AM/PM anti-smoothing treatments work together to help hair resist frizz and humidity. Firstly the Pm is used before bedtime; the cream is pillow-safe and can work its’ magic whilst you get your beauty sleep. We found the best way to apply is to place a small amount into your palms and rub both hands together. We then applied the cream using a combing method, like brushing your hair with your fingers- this allows it to spread evenly all over with ease. In the morning a simple shampoo wash will rinse it out ready for stage two. The AM cream can be used once hair is towel dried, using the same method as applying the PM treatment, however make sure to use slightly less or there’s a chance your hair will go greasy. Once applied, hair can be blow-dried and flat ironed straight. This style lasts 3 days and hair is noticeably smooth, shiny and soft.

Tame the hair frizz with Alterna’s AM/PM smoothing treatment creams, available here for £ 35.95.

Extensions Aftercare Range - Gold Class

Hair extensions are not always the easiest thing to maintain, between fittings hair can become dry and dull. Here at The Amazing Blog we have found Gold Class’ aftercare products for your extensions. 

Gold Class uses the finest hair extensions that are ethically sourced for healthy, strong extensions, to ensure the extensions stay top quality. They have created a range of aftercare products to match the high quality of their extensions. The range includes a shampoo and conditioner which can both be used all over the hair, avoiding the bonds to prolong the quality of the extensions. You can then follow this up with the conditioning boost twice a week; this will keep your hair feeling smooth glossy and vibrant. The cream is a thick consistency and once thoroughly washed out leaves no scent. For daily use, the leave in protein spray feeds and pampers hair extensions. Pro-vitamin B5 moisturises, coats and seals the hair surface along with other ingredients leaves the hair non-static and re-vitalised. The Amazing Blog has long been a lover of Argan oil, a rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids treat, Gold Class' Argan oil is an easily absorbed emollient for use as a leave in hair moisturising treatment. Only a small amount of oil is needed before styling. The last product for your extensions is the Gold Class paddle brush, with natural bristles that gently glide over the extension bonds and through the hair, preventing pulling whilst making the hair shine.

For exceptional extensions, try Gold Class aftercare available from an Inanch hair salon in London. You can also purchase the Shampoo here for £ 12, the Conditioner here for £12, the Conditioning Boost here for £12, the Protein Spray here for £12 and the Paddle Brush here for £ 20.