Haircare

Heavenly Hair - Friday Favourites

Luscious, shiny, soft, manageable and enviable locks will always be one of our deepest desires here at The Amazing Blog. A good hair day is enough to change our whole outlook on life and a bad hair day leaves us feeling insecure and helpless to the cruel ways of the universe. We know that beauty comes from within but having light, flowy and beautiful hair is an instant confidence booster and something we always strive for! It’s a simple desire really, all we have ever wanted is to have hair so glorious Samson would weep, but achieving this goal is a momentous task that has had us in tears many many times before. Given all this, it is probably unsurprising to read that we have been on a lifelong quest to find the best hair care products out there, as such we have become experts on the subject, and it is time for us to pass this knowledge on to you our lovely readers!

The key to having soft, calm and silky hair is conditioner and after products. So it only seemed fitting to begin this post by telling you about Phil Smith and two of his Be Gorgeous products; SOS rescue Damage Protection Conditioner and Total Treat Argan Oil Cream. Phil Smith creates salon quality products by using the very best natural ingredients to ensure that hair looks and feels amazing. 


The SOS Rescue Damage Protection Conditioner is perfect for those of you who apply heat to your hair. The Intensive conditioner gives a much-needed boost of hydration to heat stressed hair. The Moroccan Argan Oil helps to protect hair and help it look shinier and feel softer. We cannot recommend this enough for those of you who religiously straighten, curl or blow dry your hair on a high heat. By protecting your hair before applying heat, you are helping it to remain healthy. SOS Damage Protection Conditioner will help it grow longer and thicker, and well as protect it from appearing dead or lack-lustre. A tube of 250 ml all for a modestly priced £2.50.

If this advice comes a little too late, however, and you have already dried your hair so much you are beyond help we present to you, Phil Smith. This is when Phil Smith’s Total Treat Argan Oil Cream comes into play. This oil-in-cream treatment will miraculously transform the texture of your hair. It helps lock in moisture to heal dry, damaged hair and restore smoothness. The combination of oil and cream gives this a luxurious texture, and you can almost see your hair drink up its goodness all for a reasonable £2.50 for 100ml tube.

If these products seem right for you, then you can purchase here at Sainburys online.

For those of you with ageing hair, that may be getting thinner or growing duller; we have the perfect product for you! It is a US brand called Living Proof, and the Timeless Shampoo and Conditioner will help restore your hair to it’s natural, ageless and perfect self. The blend of amino acids, weightless emollients, a UV filter and proprietary technology, is what helps to transform your hair, so it stays visibly health at any age. Our Executive Ed is particularly fond of this brand. This winning duo is sulphate free, silicone free and colour safe, which is always a bonus! 

With Living Proof in your bathroom, you won’t have to worry about tell-tale dull hair or fading colour. Instead, you will be able to walk out in pride as people marvel at your vibrant hair and your timeless beauty. Timeless Shampoo and Conditioner are both £24 each and are available in the UK from here.

I am sure you will agree with me when we write that frizzy hair can be the bane of life and all existence. Whether you have naturally frizzy hair or leave in fear of any moisture in the air, 72 Repair Oil is the perfect one stop fix

Their rich oil had been formulated to eliminate frizz and moisturise all hair types! Aside from the fact that it works, what we love about this product is that unlike other hair oils that claim to do the same, it won’t leave your hair with a greasy residue. Because they understand that greasy hair is not necessarily favourable to frizzy hair! The product is specially formulated to revitalise and soften your hair. This easily absorbable formula will leave frizzy and angry looking hair frizz fee, shiny and radiant. 
72 Repair Oil can be purchased here for £14.99

Last but not least is [A’kin] and their Dry Shampoo. While we may strive for beautiful hair, sometimes it is easier to hit snooze than get out of bed and wash your hair before work. For mornings like that, you will be thankful to have [A’kin] by your side. The dry shampoo creates instantly fresher and fuller hair, without leaving residue build up like other dry shampoos. 

With a unique combination of natural bamboo and rice powder, the spray works equally well as a handy way to extend your hairstyle as well as a quick fix for dirty hair. The product adds volume and texture without leaving the tell-tale white residue. It is also enriched with argan oil to help smoothness and shine plus millet seed extract to help aid the scalp

You can purchase this multi-purpose dry shampoo here for 150ml £12.00.

So whether your hair is telling the world your age, won’t do what it’s told, or is frazzled beyond belief, we hope we've given you a little insight and inspiration. We also hope that you too will find a product in this feature that makes your hair so beautiful that even Rapunzel would be put to shame.  On that note, wishing you all a Happy Bank Holiday weekend from us. 

O2 Shampoo, O2 Conditioner, Lifting Tonic - OGX

Here at the Amazing Blog, we love products that take care of our hair, and as such we are always on the look out for new products that will leave our locks looking more luscious, shiny and healthy. So when OGX was introduced to us, and after hearing impressive stories, we were unsurprisingly so excited to try some of their products.  

We tried the new O2 collection from OGX that has a unique formula of Oxygen, Liposomes, and Cloudberries that breathes life back into lifeless locks. The special ingredients in the new collection (including vitamin A, B, C and E, Calcium, and Magnesium) help nourish your hair and keep it in a healthy condition. The new collection includes an O2 Shampoo, O2 conditioner, and a Lifting Tonic. If you want to find a new haircare regime these products are suitable for fine hair especially as it will help moisturize, hydrate and volumize your hair.

For those of you who want weightless, bouncy, volumised hair the O2 shampoo and conditioner should become a staple! The lifting tonic creates an added boost, which is perfect for those of you who have fine hair which tends to drop throughout the day. A  light oil, the lifting tonic, is easy to use; simply spray, from about 6-8 inches away, on to dry or damp hair. We cannot wait to try more of OGX's diverse hair care range in the future as this is a brand that does not disappoint.

You can purchase the shampoo at a selection of stores around the UK including Boots, who charge £6.99 for the Shampoo, £6.99 for the Conditioner and £7.35 for the Lifting Tonic.

 

 

Lemongrass and Cedar Wood Shampoo and Conditioner - The Handmade Soap Co.

At The Amazing Blog, we know how important it is to deep clean your hair by using a cleansing shampoo at least once a week. The reason we use a cleansing shampoo is that they work a lot harder than standard hair cleaning products and completely strip off all the pollution and dirt that can accumulate on your hair over time. They are incredibly effective and powerful, which is why they can be daunting to use! While they do leave your hair shiny and squeaky clean, there is always the worry that because of their strength they may also remove your hair of its natural oils, and then there are also questions as to what harsh chemicals are in these products that make them so efficient? It can be daunting, but luckily, we have found a great natural cleansing shampoo and conditioner set from The Handmade Soap Co. which has eased our fears entirely!

Their Lemongrass and Cedar Wood Shampoo gently cleanses hair and worked as efficiently as other chemical filled shampoo’s we’ve tested but without stripping the hair of its natural oils! Leaving our hair looking shinier and feeling cleaner! We found that the Lemongrass and Cedar Wood Conditioner was soothing and helped to calm and revive damaged hair.

With 99.7% of the product consisting of natural ingredients from plant and botanical extracts as well as being paraben and petrochemical free, we are confident that this product will help you maintain healthy and beautiful hair!  What's more, the products have a refreshing scent with top notes of pineapple, citrus and lemongrass, and a woody base scent of patchouli and vanilla making these products a treat for the senses as well as the hair!

You can purchase the Shampoo here for £13.90 and the Conditioner here for £13.90

 

Millionaire Hair Mist - JKB Argent

Here at The Amazing Blog, we are always look for treatments that can revitalise our hair. Winter can be harsh on us and particularly our hair, making it look tired and dull. Thanks to JKB Argent, we have found a way to make our locks bright and shiny again with the Millionaire Hair Mist.

The Millionaire Hair Mist is a fantastic and natural product; it is pure and organic with 99% natural ingredients. After research, JKB Argent came to the conclusion that oil is a superpower in regard to nourishing hair, therefore they created Millionaire Hair Mist. The only product by the brand, the spray is made out of plant and essential oils. Organic aloe vera, blackcurrant and pomegranate extracts, argan and castor oils, and ginger and sage essential oils are blended together to create a beautiful fragrance and a natural remedy to your hair.

This nourishing oil mist is paraben and sulphate free. The Millionaire Hair Mist is an innovative haircare product which can be used on any type of hair, and can be sprayed onto damp or dry hair. The spray will moisturise, soften, and strengthen the hair cuticle from the inside out. There are no instructions on how often to use, but we recommend to use regularly after washing your hair.  We love that it does not leave your hair greasy but glossy, shiny, and full of life.

Find your light finishing spray Millionaire Hair Mist from JKB Argent here for £35.00.

 

Texturising Cream, Beard Balm - Vines Vintage

We have previously featured Vines Vintage in our blog, a brand that specialises in men's grooming. They’re really good at what they do and that's why we were excited to have another taste of their products. This time at The Amazing Blog we received and tried two new products from them: the Texturising Cream and the Beard Balm

The Texturising Cream is a light styling cream that you can use to create an effortless, 'I woke up like this' look. Just mix it with a tiny amount of water for it to also give your hair the volume that it needs.  This versatile product has a flexible, long lasting hold and will keep you looking sharp throughout the entire day.  The Beard Balm is perfect for that natural yet defined finishing touch your beard needs. It is enriched with Shea butter and avocado oil which will help improve the hair's texture keeping it softer. These ingredients also add moisturising properties to the balm, giving some extra hydration to both hair and skin.

Grab the Texturising Cream here for £4.50 and keep your beard looking smooth and sharp with the Beard Balm for £5.50 here