Mr. Natty – Clay Hair Preparation

I’m sure my fellow guys out there understand my frustration when girls comment how easy we must have it in regards to styling our hair.  With fewer choices and hair styles, I argue that it’s harder for us to find great hair products but with the help of the girls here at The Amazing Blog and the team behind Mr. Natty, I have discovered one of the BEST hair clays, so far. However, I'm still waiting for other haircare companies to be kind enough to send me some more samples to try!

I’m particular about the products I use in my hair, so when we were sent the Mr. Natty Clay Hair Preparation, I was a bit doubtful.  This line offers various products for haircare that were inspired by celebrity hairstylist and master groomer Matt Raine.  My mind was automatically changed when I cracked open the English made clay.  If the inviting scent, that has hints of pineapple- I'd like to think that it drove the girls at the office mad with passion!

Because of the thick-oily  texture of the clay, a little goes a long way and using too much can make hair appear unnatural and crunchy.  To avoid this, I rub a small dot of clay into the palm of my hands and apply it evenly throughout my towel dried hair.  This preparation offers a long-lasting, natural matt finish that I haven't experienced with previous hair products.  If reapplication is necessary, the 100 ml effortlessly slips into my back pocket or bag. Trust me when I say this has become my daily routine! 100 ml retail at £16 and you can buy it online here.

Refresh Your locks with Ambiance Dry Shampoo

 

We all have those days. The days where you miss the alarm just by enough to not have time to wash your hair before work. Or even the days where you need to wash your hair, but just don’t want to. We’ve all been there, and will continue to be. Thankfully enough, there are products invented just to suit our problem! Dry shampoo is one of those products that we consider a must have here at The Amazing Blog, and we know you probably do too. We all know of the oldie-but-goodie baby powder remedy for greasy scalp, but that can often leave a white chalky mess, and so the aerosol method tends to be our most loved. We heard about a product called Ambiance Dry Shampoo that is going back to the powder formula, but in an all-new way.

The Ambiance Dry Shampoo is designed as a kabuki brush style applicator with the pigmented dry shampoo product in the bottom, so when you turn it upside-down, the product comes out. It was designed this way for ‘maximum cleansing, root concealing, and thinning spot coverage’. The pigmented nature of the product means that it is perfect for those of us with darker hair, who don’t want a white powder or spray showing on our locks and giving away our hair secrets. This also means that it is wonderful for people who do have spot thinning or want to temporarily cover up roots. The leaflet in the box advises you to tilt the brush at a slight angle onto the area of scalp that needs coverage and carefully apply and buff the product in a circular motion. You will want to section the hair as well, that way you know exactly where the product is going. We did find upon application that you may need to re-apply a few times to get maximum results.  You will also want to apply this product before you get dressed, as some fallout can occur, and the product is pigmented like an eye shadow. The product is also 100% natural, so no nasties in the formula.

The Ambiance Dry Shampoo is available in five colour formulas: Blonde, Brunette, Red, Black, and Grey. The dry shampoo retails at £26.98 from Eterno Naturals, and does come with a free refill for your brush.

Happy Hair

Never could there be a more appropriate time for me to review an esteemed hair brand than today.  I’m sitting at my desk with what can only be described as a frazzled mop atop my head. The mixture of cold mornings, drizzle and central heating has transformed what was once a blonde glossy mane (of sorts) into something a lot less desirable, that no amount of serum or smoothing balm can fix. Thankfully, help is hand from much loved cult professional hair brand KMS California. Having recently undergone a dramatic transformation just in time for the festive season, and to celebrate they have released beautiful Style Perfection Boxes which include two style-prepping products from KMS plus a bespoke hair brush.

Being firm believers that style starts with your shampoo, the people at KMS California put together their Style Perfection Boxes to form the perfect foundation for your hair. Perfect for Christmas, each gorgeous black box is wrapped in a colourful ribbon with a colour co-ordinating interior.  And with four prescriptive boxes to choose from, they make the perfect treat, either for yourself or for a loved one this Christmas.

The Colorvitality range renews and enhances colour vibrancy, while the Silksheen collection ensures hair looks shinier and feels softer after just one use. With Moistrepair helping repair dry and damaged hair and Freeshape perfect for anyone wanting flexibility in their style this season, there’s a box for everyone this Christmas. So, what are you waiting for? Get happy hair this season thanks to KMS California.

Available nationawide from KMS California.