Over the past month or so I have had really badly damaged hair, so it after having a hair cut I made the decision to really make an effort to look after my hair and keep it in better condition. So I though I'd share with you the products I have currently been using and actually really enjoying. I am pretty fickle with my hair care product as I swap and change a lot until I find one that really suits me, which is where I am now. 

The first thing I use is obviously is shampoo and conditioner. Now the brand is I am using is not one I had come across before, as haircare isn't really my thing much more of a make up girl. The brand is Andrew Barton and I am using the S.O.S Super Repair which is exclusive to Asda. I am using the shampoo and conditioner from the range. Seriously these smell AMAZING, they are fragranced with a stunning Brazil nut scent. The shampoo is a great cleanser leaving my hair feeling really clean without a trace of build up. The shampoo is more of a jelly texture when compared to your conventional shampoo, so you really do have to lather it up and massage through your hair and scalp. The conditioner is lightweight but it really does work well due to the high levels of Shea protein it has in it. I only apply the conditioner to the lengths of my hair as it tends to make my roots greasy (I experience this with most conditioners).

Next I give my hair a little towel dry and run just on the ends Organix Brazilian Keratin Therapy Anti-Breakage Serum. Again this smells amazing, just like chocolate. It is supposed to transform you hair into silky smooth locks due to its unique blend of antioxidant rich ingredients such as coconut oil, keratin proteins and avocado oil. This is a great product as it really does prolong breakage after a trim.

Before drying my hair, I pop it out of its towel give it a brush using Denman AnarKitty 'Ruby' D3 brush. Then I spray a leave-in conditioner and heat defense spray through the length and roots of my hair. The leave-in conditioner I am using at the moment is also from Andrew Barton and from the S.O.S Super Repair range. Again its a good product and smells amazing. The heat defense spray I am using is the James Brown London Heat Styling Protector. Now honestly I haven't got a clue when it comes to heat defence spray, what makes it good and what makes it bad. I just use one and hope it is doing the right thing. Then I blow dry my hair, I start my doing the front then flip my head upside down and do the rest. I find this adds a lot more texture and volume to my hair.

After blow drying I use a little bit of Andrew Barton Frizz Tamer Quick Fix Shine and Control Serum. This really does tame the frizz, it is a nice light oil which manages to keep my hair at bay for about 24hrs. Then run my brush through it all again and apply a little bit more heat protectant.

Now on to styling, I either leave my hair at this point because blow drying gives me the most lovely volumized beachy hair or going in with the straighteners. The straighteners I use are GHD V Gold Max Styler. They are amazing as I have really thick long hair so they get the job done really quickly and well. Once all straight, I apply more of the anti-frizz serum if needed, I style as required usually just as french plait to the side or up in a clip. 

Twice a week I like to use a hair mask, currently I am using Herbal Essences Beautiful Ends Intense Hair Mask, which you can read my review of here. Which is good and does the trick.

I like to get a trim every 8 weeks, as by this time my hair ends it and it feel like a really lovely treat!

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1. VO5 Heat protect styling spray, £3.69 : This has been my staple heat protectant spray for quite a while now. I have use tresemme before, but the price of this one is perfect and even my hairdresser has commented on how healthy my hair is because I use quite a lot of this when I use heat tools.

2. Tea Tree & Witch hazel Shine control daily moisturiser, £3.59 : I actually got this for free as one of my offers on my boots cards. This is part of my normal face routine as it has tea tree which is great for reducing spots. It's also really refreshing as it's in a gel like formula.

3. Pantene Repain and Protect Conditioner, £4.69 : Pretty standard. Classic conditioner, and it smells really good! great price as well.

4. Kick Start Shower gel, Pomegranate and Pink Grapefruit (found in Aldi, not sure what price, less than £2) : What a find in Aldi of all places! I love this shower gel! As you all know I love anything fruity, and this smells gorgeous. I can't remember how much it was, but I know it wasn't too much.

5. Boots Firm hold Hairspray, £1.69 :  I've had this for a while now (it is a mahoosive bottle!) but it's been really good for the price it is. Although it says it's unperfumed the smell is quite strong which I don't particularly like, but overall it's not too bad!

6. L'Oreal silk and gloss heat straight cream £3.75: I've had this in my draw for absolutely ages, as you can tell from the missing label and the old bottle design. I recently started using it again, and I love it! I put in in wet hair before I go to bed so my hair is nice and smooth in the mornings, perfect for straightening and it smells really good!


Hope you've enjoyed this first empties post, what have you been loving recently?

Thanking you,

Naomi

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