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L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Colour Protect
by Helrobs
I will admit that I am the sort of person who will try all sorts of new things, and am a marketing teams dream when the word 'New' is applied to products, especially when it comes to hair products. But, this does mean I am a good judge!
This oil really is extraordinary, whatever your hair issues are. I suffer from dry hair ... and constantly dying it sucks moisture out of hair even if it originally has really good condition. This oil is so versatile, I sometimes use it as a really intensive conditioner by applying it to dry hair before washing it which leaves it shiny and not at all greasy. It also adds a much richer dimension to my coloured hair. I tend to mainly use it straight after washing and before drying to give my hair an all over shine. I simply squirt 2-3 drops onto my hands, rub together and then smooth through my hair. As my hair is dry I smooth it right from roots to tips, but if your hair is oily then it would probably be advisable to leave the roots.
The product doesn't have to be used on all your hair if it's not needed. It's also great if you get whispy bits of hair that are hard to control, just smooth it on them and they are a lot easier to style. I find that if my hair needs a cut and the ends are a bit dry adding the oil can tide me over for a bit longer too!
The only warning is that if you have dry hair and don't wash it every day the product can make your hair a bit greasy if you use it on consecutive days. Also, be sparing with it, 2-4 drops really is enough. I use the product at least every couple of days and have thick hair so probably use about 4 drops at a time. I have had it for 3 months and used less than a fifth of the bottle. The bottle cost £9.99 so it's really economical, and much cheaper than Morrocan Oil alternatives. It also has a really nice, gentle smell.
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Avon Pop Up Brush
by sarah1976
I purchased a Pop up brush from avon thinking I could..well...pop it in my hand bag to have handy when I needed to brush my hair whilst out and about.
The fold away brush is great to look at, a brilliant idea..it fits neatly in your handbag only slightly longer than a credit card and about an inch and a half wide. The brush ... folds in half, when opened at the hinge it is ore like an ordinary if not smallish hairbrush. The rubber section where the bristles sit curves out and the handle has a mirror set in it. This is all brilliant....
However once I came to use the hairbrush on my fine straight hair, the brush section came unplugged from the handle, it was easy to fix but every time it caught the slightest snag on my hair it fell apart again, now I do not have very thick hair at all it is straight and rarely knots, this brush was totally useless to me.
It cost £3.50 which at the time I thought was pretty cheap but I am not impressed with this item at all! Not a good buy!
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Batiste Dry Shampoo Big and Bouncy XXL Volume
by Kirsty_89
DESCRIPTION
This is a dry shampoo from the popular brand Batiste. The version I am discussing is the floral and flirty blush spray and it claims to instantly refresh the hair whatever your hair type. The dry shampoos from batiste also claim to banish oily roots and give lifeless hair a makeover. This product I would say is ... ideal for holidays, camping, festivals or for people who don't have as much time on their hands. In fact it could even be a good product if you are somebody who wants to get out of the cycle of over washing their hair, I did try that but I still have to wash it everyday! Haha.
PACKAGING
The batiste dry shampoo comes in what I would describe as a hairspray can. It is quite thin in diameter and is probably roughly 7 inches tall. The lid to the dry shampoo is a frosted white colour and the can itself is mainly pink and covered in pink flowers. On the front it states the name of the product and the quantity - 200ml. On the back of the packaging the product lists its claims as mentioned in my description. There is also safety advice and the manufacturer's details. What I like most though is that on the back there is a step by step diagram of how to use the product, brilliant for someone new to dry shampoo!
PRICE
You can currently buy this product from Superdrug for £1.48 which I feel is a very reasonable price. You can also purchase the dry shampoo in different scents and designs which can cost more but in general you shouldn't pay more than £2 in Superdrug for 200ml of product. It may also be worth checking online to see if you can get a better price!
PERFORMANCE
I was a bit sceptical of dry shampoo when I first heard of it but after several recommendations from friends I figured I'd give it a go. I first used this version of the batiste shampoo on my holiday two years ago. As somebody who can't get out of the cycle of washing my hair daily I often get frustrated with the feel and look of my hair, especially after sitting in the heat or coming out of the sea/pool and so I used this shampoo before a night out on the evening when abroad. You simply shake the can before use and then spray small amounts into the roots of your hair, then work in with your fingers. This product for me was a god send on holiday as it really refreshed my hair and left it smelling gorgeous instead of like chlorine! It definitely made my hair bouncier too which I also like and made me feel a lot better in myself with a fresh head of clean hair.
I stopped using this product for a while because I couldn't really find a use for it, I did try to alternate between washing my hair in the shower then using the dry shampoo the next day, then back to shower etc but it didn't quite perform well enough for me to stop washing my hair daily. This is probably because my hair is used to this cycle though, most people would be fine using this dry shampoo on a day they wouldn't be washing their hair. The main thing I have been using this product for recently is before an early University start and I feel now I've found another use for it, the product has really come into its own again.
When I have an early University start, due to commuting I will often shower in the evening to give me a longer lie in! When I wake up in the morning I always give my hair a quick blast of the dry shampoo just to give it some life and a nice scent before I head off on public transport. I've been very pleased with the products performance on a daily basis for this reason.
OVERALL
Overall I really like this product it's just a shame I can't use it more regularly than I do as I've finished Uni for summer now and so no early starts! This product would be absolutely perfect for anybody who has a hectic lifestyle and just hasn't got time to wash their hair everyday or perhaps one morning you are running late for work, just give this a quick blast, it takes two seconds and you'll be well on your way to beautiful hair.
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