ghd Advanced Split End Therapy

I think we can all be a bit kinder to our hair. My hair has always been super fine/thin and I was previously washing and blow drying it every single day, which I know is a big no-no! All that heat definitely can't be good for it, so now I wash it every other morning and try to have the hair dryer on a lower temperature setting. I featured the ghd arctic gold hairdryer recently, which has certainly been helping with the hair TLC.

I'm definitely seeing an improvement and now I've been lucky enough to include the ghd Advanced Split End Therapy* into my routine to give my barnet even more love and care. This lovely gold packaged tube of goodness has been helping my hair over the past couple of weeks, leaving it smelling lovely and looking in a much better condition.

The product itself is a lightweight clear cream, which you simply work into wet hair and carry on with your normal styling routine. It utilises an innovative Thermo-Marine Bonding System™ and the blend of nutrient-rich ingredients mean its binds broken hair fibres together and strengthens at the same time.

The cream leaves the hair smelling like you've just been for a luxurious salon hair cut and leaves your locks feeling super smooth and sleek and not greasy/sticky at all, which is how I've found other split end therapy products to leave it. After only a couple of uses I'm already seeing an improvment in my split ends - there is definitely less breakage in my hair and I can definitely see less split ends so the combination of the split end therapy with a heat protection spray and lower heat setting on my hairdryer seems to be a winning one.

Have you tried the ghd Advanced Split End Therapy? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

*This post contains a PR sample.

DGJ Organics Honeydew Melon Hairjuice Shampoo & Conditioner

In case you didn't know the wonderful Makeup Revolution has introduced DGJ Organics hair products to its online store and I was lucky enough to be sent the Honeydew Melon Hairjuice shampoo & conditioner to try out.

I'm surprised Makeup Rev has introduced another brand into its midsts and hasn't just created hair products itself. Maybe they're testing the water to see how it would sell before they create their own. Now I would be very interested to see that!

Now I don't know much about DGJ Organics as a brand but according to some very indepth research (a quick Google search) it was created by Daniel Galvin Junior 10 years ago when there werent really such things as organic haircare. The shampoo and conditioner are protein enriched and self adjust to your hair and scalp requirements.

They contain certified organic ingredients, vitamins, honey, wheat and honeydew melon to give them that gorgeous scent, which not only lingers in the shower but also linged on the hair once dry as well.

Each bottle is priced at £4.99 for 250ml, which isn't too expensive and probably not too different to what you'd pay for a shampoo or conditioner in Boots. These left my hair feeling super soft after use and smelling amazing and weren't harsh on my scalp/didn't cause irritation either. As well as containing certified organic ingredients, the shampoo and conditioner are free from Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulphates and parabens.

Have you tried the DGJ Organics haircare range at Makeup Revolution? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

*This post contains PR samples.

Head to toe pampering with 7th Heaven

If, like me, you were a girl growing up in the nineties then you'll recognise these little 7th Heaven sachets as a staple of girly sleepovers. The cheap and cheerful pampering products of which you could never pronounce the name, were always on shelves in local Superdrug stores and supermarkets and there were so many different ones to choose from too.

Back then the brand was called Montagne Jeunesse but it has recently been re-named to 7th Heaven - this was apparently to celebrate the brand's 30th birthday and the name was chosen by the fans/followers.

Fast forward a good couple of years and I never thought, at nearly 27-years-old, I'd be turning to these little packs on a Sunday night for a pre-work pamper sesh.

I was recently sent the Pulped Papaya Hair Masque and the Foot Pumice and Foot Butter so I was literally pampering myself from my head to my toes!

A couple of tips for you before I go any further...I would recommend using these in a bath as opposed to a shower. The hair masque needs to be left for five minutes or so and it's particularly difficult to get on with other shower things such as shaving/cleaning in a small shower cubicle, while the shower is running and you're trying not to wash off your hair masque. I'd also recommend opening the packets before getting under the water as they're a little difficult to open once your hands are wet!

After washing my hair as normal I swifly slathered on a good half of the contents of the hair mask sachet. The masque itself is a pinky coloured, thick, almost smoothie-like mixture that I worked into the hair and left for around five minutes. The pulped papaya not only filled the shower with delicious aroma but it made my hair smell heavenly, even 24 hours after use.

After five minutes you simply wash off the masque and get on with your day. I let my hair dry naturally so it was a little while before I knew whether the masque had had any effect or not. I must say it left my hair smelling great and feeling extremely soft. It hasn't felt this soft in a long time and regular use of these masques can only do wonders to it I feel.

I'm trying this 'thing' where I look after my hair more. I'm trying to use less heat on it after blow drying it every.single.day and not washing it as often either so any sort of masque I can use to help tackle damage is going straight on there!

I was particularly interested to try the foot pumice and butter as well as I do suffer from dry, cracked heels. Nasty, I know! Again, I used around half of the sachet and rubbed in the foot pumice furiously! The pumice is peppermint-scented, which helps with any foot odour you might be suffering from while the grains help rub away dry, flaky skin. It's quite a nice feeling to apply and it's great for giving yourself a little foot massage with. Again, I'd recommend doing this in the bath otherwise you end up hopping around the shower trying to apply.

Once out of the shower I dried my feet and applied the foot butter, which is a pretty common shea butter conconction. It dries relatively quickly so you aren't left walking around your tip-toes waiting for it to sink in. It left my feet feeling super smooth and my dry heels were well buffed - a few more uses and I think this could do some really good things. I'll definitely be using it regularly.

Overall I had a great pampering session and really enjoyed these little cheap and cheerful sachets. For £1 these are an absolute bargain as well - people often think cheap products won't help or make any difference but I'm really impressed with both of the sachets I received and I will definitely be giving some different ones a try in the future.

You'll also be pleased to hear 7th Heaven uses natural and cruelty-free ingredients in its vegetarian kitchen.

Have you tried 7th Heaven before? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

*This post contains PR samples.

Korres Almond and Linseed Shampoo

I've never had the chance to try many Korres products, so when my local chemist (of all places!) started stocking the brand, I was overjoyed!

I didn't exactly need a new shampoo as I've got a few in rotation but the almond and linseed shampoo smelt like the best one on the shelf, so it had to be mine. It was a little pricier than what I'd normally spend on a shampoo at £10 but I'm definitely getting my money's worth.

I've been trying this 'new' thing where I don't wash my hair every day and use as little heat on it as possible so after two or three days of unwashed hair, the Korres shampoo is a godsend as it nourishes my hair and helps prevent damage and split ends, something I really need at the moment. It leaves my hair feeling super soft and clean after using and not only that, it smells amazing and leaves my locks smelling of almond all day long.

A short but sweet post today! Have you tried any Korres products? Let me know in the comments.

Charles Worthington takeaways

I do love a takeaway on a Saturday night...oh wait. I'm not talking about Crispy Chilli Beef-y goodness from my local Chinese, I'm talking hair product 'takeaways' from Charles Worthington, or to put it more simply, miniature size products that are perfect for trialling.

I don't know if you've noticed but hair products have become pretty pricey recently. A decent sized bottle of shampoo can set you back £4/£5 or even £6+, but what if you want to try a new brand/range but don't want to splash out that much in case you end up not liking it/it doesn't work as well as you thought. This is where the 'takeaway' products swoop in…

Now, I know they're not exactly 'new', but when I was recently browsing the shelves in Boots I noticed this new 'angle' on what is otherwise just a travel/mini version and thought it was a pretty clever take on it. The takeaway products are priced at the £2+ mark, which is very purse friendly, so if you they don't work out for you then at least you haven't wasted too much money. Once you know you really like the product you could go on to purchase the full-size version or, you can keep making your way through the 'takeaways' and trialling lots of different things. They also make great travel products too.

I personally think these are such a good idea and I will definitely be picking up some more!

What do you think of the Charles Worthington 'takeaways'? Let me know in the comments.

Don't forget to enter my giveaway to win some Makeup Revolution Lip Lacquers here.

Herbal Essences Dry Shampoo Uplifting Volume

Herbal Essences Dry Shampoo Uplifting Volume - £1.99

I'm sure I've mentioned before that in the past I haven't been a huge fan of dry shampoos. However, I recently discovered a powder dry shampoo from Lush, which I really loved, but having it in powder form is a bit messy and inconvenient sometimes so I was looking for an alternative that would be just as good.

While I was shopping recently I spotted a whole new range of dry shampoos from lots of different brands. It seems to be something all of the hair brands have ventured into recently but it was the Herbal Essences Dry Shampoo Uplifting Volume that really stood out to me on the shelf, mainly because of it's bright, colourful packaging and the bargain price tag of £1.99.

It's a cute little bottle, perfect for popping in your handbag or travel bag if you need it on the move or into a backpack if you're off to a festival. It also has a lovely clean and fresh fragrance with a hint of citrus, which I absolutely love. There's also a pink version, which is rose scented and is just as lovely.

When I sprayed this on my unwashed hair it didn't leave it feeling sticky like many other dry shampoos do. It also didn't leave a residue or leave my hair with a grey tinge. What I really like about this dry shampoo is that is also acts as a product to add volume and after spraying this all over, it gave my roots some really great volume for the majority of the day. It left my hair feeling bigger and bouncier than usual so I'm really loving it at the moment. For £1.99 you can't go wrong with this and I would definitely recommend you check it out if, like me, you've always been wary of dry shampoos. I think I am officially converted now.

Have you tried the Herbal Essences Dry Shampoo Uplifting Volume yet? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

Lush No Drought Dry Shampoo

I am not usually a dry shampoo lover. I can't get on with those Batiste sprays as they don't really do anything from what I can see, except make my hair smell a bit fruity. I wash my hair pretty much every day and I really know I shouldn't, however, back in August I got the chance to try the Lush No Drought Dry Shampoo and I was converted.

Instead of a spray this is a powder, which you simply dust over your hair and work into the roots. You barely need any product at all so this is going to last absolutely ages. The powder is scented with grapefruit and lime so it leaves your hair smelling lovely and fresh.

When you apply this and rub it in it does leave your hair looking a little grey/white but I find rubbing it in even more will help and eventually as the powder absorbs the grey/white will disappear quickly.

I now don't usually wash my hair at the weekends and instead I use this on a Saturday morning. It really works wonders and leaves my hair looking and feeling as good as it did the day before. The powder also helps give the roots a little boost as well, which is great for creating volume.

Have you tried Lush's No Drought Dry Shampoo yet? What did you think?

Dove Oxygen Moisture Advanced Hair Series

Dove Oxygen Moisture Advanced Hair Root Lift - £6.99
Dove Oxygen Moisture Advanced Hair Shampoo - £5.99

I saw a post about this range quite a while ago on another blog and I was really intrigued by it. Every time I went into Boots I had a quick scan of the shelves but until now it hadn't been in stock in my local branch. When I finally saw it I rushed straight over and picked up a couple of pieces, a shampoo and root lift.

The range aims to combat limp and lifeless hair (aka, mine!) with Oxyfusion technology and give it 95% more volume, which was something I was VERY interested in thanks to my continuous journey for the best volumising products. The Oxyfusion technology combines glycerine for added moisture and silicone for smoothness and shine.

I really enjoy using the shampoo as it's gorgeously lightweight to use. It leaves my hair ridiculously soft and shiny, better than it's ever been before but I have to admit I'm not impressed with the volume boosting technologies at all. It does say you can create added volume using a round brush when styling but I'm looking for something that really just lifts the roots a bit for me and gives volume throughout without me putting much work in and I feel this didn't really. I'm equally disappointed in the root lift spray as well as it doesn't really give a lot of volume to the roots.

Luckily it's really lightweight on application and it doesn't leave your hair feeling straw like or sticky but I would need to use up around half the bottle to create any volume.

I'll carry on using both products just because they leave my hair looking super shiny and really healthy but I wouldn't recommend them for their volume boosting properties, despite them claiming to boost your hair by 95%!

Have you tried this new range yet? Let me know your thoughts.

Old Wives Tail Hair Treatment

Jojoba & Clove Oil treatment - £13.99*

I'm not sure if I've mentioned this before but I don't often condition my hair. Conditioning every day leaves it really greasy so I just do it every now and then and try and give my hair some kind of weekly treatment to keep it in good condition.

I usually use a Toni & Guy treatment once a week but I was recently contacted and asked if I'd like to try something from Old Wives Tail, which is an organic hair treatment brand. The products are chemical free, natural and environmentally friendly as well as being completely animal cruelty free. 10% of the company's profits are also donated to animal protection charities.

I've never used an au natural hair treatment before but I chose the Jojoba & Clove Oil treatment as it claims to treat dull, brittle hair and make it strengthened, volumised and textured. I am absolutely always looking for more volume and texture and anything that helps split ends and my very fine, brittle hair is a bonus.

The product comes in a cute little pot and you simply massage it into your scalp, which is lovely as you can give yourself a little head massage at the same time. I wouldn't recommend popping this treatment on if you're in a rush to get ready as you need to leave it on your damp hair for around an hour before rinsing and shampooing as normal.

The treatment contains antibacterial and stimulating properties, which naturally sooths and and stimulates your roots to encourage healthy hair growth.

As I mentioned you simply massage this into your scalp and leave for an hour. I prefer to use this on a Sunday morning, which is usually my 'lazy day'. I tend to spend the morning sitting on the laptop and watching TV so this is the perfect time to have the treatment on and let it work its magic.

After an hour I rinse the product off and dry and style as normal. Because the treatment is quite thick and oily I thought it might leave residue behind but it really doesn't. After use my roots are definitely more volumised and it feels like the treatment has already worked wonders into the hair follicles as it feels lovely and soft afterwards. The treatment itself smells amazing as well and will last absolutely ages as you get quite a good amount for the £13.99.

I am really keen to make this a regular treatment as it can only do good things to my hair and I am already seeing benefits. I can't stop touching my hair!

Have you tried anything like this before? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

This post contains PR samples

Bleach London Swamp Spritz

Bleach London Swamp Spritz - £6

When I buy any kind of sea salt spray or any hair product that aims to create that perfect beachy look I get really carried away and have visions of myself with the perfect 'beach' 'do and I'm almost always disappointed. I should have learnt my lesson by now, sea spray usually just ends up leaving my hair salty and sticky and the Bleach London Swamp Spritz was unfortunately no different from the rest.

For £6 this is a bit pricey. You're pretty much paying for the Bleach London name and the fact it is in a bottle shaped liked something you'd use to clean your bathroom with just doesn't help reassure you when you're handing over six of your hard earned pounds. The bottle actually really puts me off, as does the name 'swamp spritz'. What kind of a name is that really - do you want hair that looks like you've just crawled out of a swamp?

I've used this several times now in the hope that it would get better but it just hasn't. It leaves my hair feeling sticky and straw like and it really just doesn't do anything. It's less like a spritz and more like a jet of salty water on application. I would really not recommend spending your hard-earned money on this. I'm not really sure why I did to be honest, I guess I got swept away by the hype again.

Have you tried this? What are your thoughts?

Macadamia Flawless Cleansing Conditioner

Macadamia Flawless Cleansing Conditioner - £16.46*

There's been a lot of talk lately about co-washing. I've never tried it before until I was sent the Macadamia Flawless Cleansing Conditioner but I have to say I'm a fan. I must admit to you that I do wash my hair every day. I know I shouldn't but I'm stuck in that annoying in-between place where I can't bare to leave it unwashed for days on end in order to get past the greasy stage. Maybe I'll give it a go when I have some time off work or something. However, I don't use many, if any, products on my hair during the week simply because I don't really have time to.

On the weekends I do use hair masks, fancy conditioners and serums to tackle split ends and generally damaged hair due to heat use so it does get a bit of a treat every now and then. I've been using the Macadamia Flawless Cleansing Conditioner about once a week and I'm loving it. The conditioner is a six in one product that aims to cleanse, condition, reduce blow-drying time, detangle, enhance volume and eliminate frizz. I would definitely say it cleanses and conditions well as after use my hair feels lovely and squeaky clean as well as being extremely soft all day long. I wouldn't say it's particularly voluminous but as my hair is pretty long it could be that it's bottom heavy and therefore doesn't hold volume well. I also wouldn't say blow-drying time is reduced very much, but again as I've got such long hair this is probably why.

It's also lovely to brush afterwards so it definitely lives up to its detangling claim and I usually spend all day running my own fingers through it because it feels so great.

On application the product comes out much like a mousse that doesn't foam or produce any suds, which I always find weird because I never think I've used enough, however that's not the case. It does feel weird using a shampoo and conditioner all in one as I'm just used to picking up various bottles but this product is fab because it does everything you need in one! I would certainly recommend it as my hair is left in great condition after use.

Have you used this? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

This post contains PR samples

Pantene BB Creme

Pantene BB Creme - £6.99

Who would have thought it… a BB creme for your hair. Yes, this really is happening. The beauty industry has gone double letter mad.

The reason I picked this up was because I was really intrigued by the term BB and how it would work for hair. Obviously in the make-up industry BB stands for Beauty Balm but I'm not really sure what it stands for in the hair industry. Anyway, this product claims to contain seven benefits for hair including strength, shine, smoothness, lightweight, nourishment, hydration, damage repair and resilient tips and so far, after a few weeks use, I feel it's really living up to the claims.

I've been using this once a week as a bit of a treat for my hair. I could use it more often actually and I probably should because I love it. The product itself comes in a pump, which is a bit stiff to use but that might just be my own bottle, and is a bit of a cross between a gel and a serum. You only need one or two pumps into your hand, rub together and work it into damp hair starting from the roots. My hair seems to soak this up really quickly and you simply continue with your normal drying/styling routine afterwards.

I actually used this product this morning and all day my hair has felt extremely soft, lightweight and lovely and smooth. My hair is quite dry and this makes it feel well moisturised and repaired, which is great as I do blow dry it everyday with a heat protector. Oops. I definitely need to get myself a heat protector now!

I'd definitely recommend giving this a go if you have particularly dry hair and split ends. For £6.99 it's a great product and it's definitely living up to the claims it makes on the bottle. I will certainly be using it more than once a week from now on.

Let me know in the comments if you have tried this and what you thought.

L'Oreal Elvive Fibrology Thickening Shampoo

L'Oreal Elvive Fibrology Thickening Shampoo - £3.99

Oops, seems I have bought into the latest beauty trend that is this wonderful thickening shampoo. As someone who has really fine hair that I can never do anything with, I was really interested to try this out. I read a couple of reviews on various other blogs and people were really raving about it. I wasn't aware it had been released yet but I spotted it on the shelves in my local Boots and didn't hesitate to pick it up.

There are a couple of products in the range including a conditioner, a masque and a thickening treatment but I thought I'd give the shampoo a try first as I didn't want to get the whole lot if it wasn't going to work. How silly I was. I should have picked up everything in the range there and then and gone home and smothered it all over my head because I absolutely love this stuff!

Now for the techy bit - the products contain Filloxane, which penetrates the hair fibres and subsequently 'expands', making your hair feel thicker and fuller. The product claims to keep improving after each use and even continues to work once you've stopped using it. I'm not sure how true this claim is but I'd be interested to see how my hair feels once the bottle is empty and I've stopped using it for a little while.

Even after the first wash I was really impressed with this product. As I mentioned I have quite fine hair and it's really hard to do anything with it. Products don't really stay in my hair and any volume falls out after a couple of hours. I used the shampoo as normal and after drying it felt a lot thicker than usual. My hair looked like it contained volume product but in actual fact, it was shampoo only. This is something I love because in the mornings I can't be bothered with all different types of products so to be able to wash and go and have some volume in my hair for a good part of the day is great!

The shampoo actually smells really nice too and I found I could smell it on my hair quite a few hours later. It also left my hair feeling super soft all day long.

For £3.99 this product is a ridiculous bargain. The shampoo and conditioner bottles are huge and will last absolutely ages. I am definitely intending to pick up the hair masque and possibly the treatment too. I've recommended this to my sister and my mum already, who have both picked it up and I will recommend it to anyone else who will listen!

Have you tried this? Has it made your hair thick and voluminous?

L'Oreal Studio Line #TXT Wave Creating Spray

L'Oreal Studio Line #TXT Wave Creating Spray - £3.79

Recently I reviewed the L'Oreal Studio Line #TXT Volume Supersizing Spray and I instantly became a huge fan of it. When I purchased it, I also bought the Wave Creating Spray thinking it would be nice to have some loose waves in my hair every now and then.

I think it's a really interesting product and the instructions are a little different than usual, but unfortunately I think it's a product best suited to thicker hair. You half blow dry your hair, put it into a top knot, continue drying, let it all down and finish drying what should be lovely waves. Unfortunately I think my hair is far too thin for this product. After following the instructions and putting my hair into a bun/top knot, I go ahead with the drying and my hair is pretty wavey but unfortunately because it's not completely dry (you can't fully dry it if it's tied up) I have to continue blow drying, which causes the waves to fall out. Even if they did stay in, the fact that I have to brush my hair after drying, would certainly pull them out completely.

I find it better to plait the hair after half drying as you can pull it tighter, which creates better waves, and I find spraying more product on the hair when you finish drying it to be a good idea too. On it's own I don't quite think this product has the strength to keep the waves in tact so another volumising spray is definitely needed. I'm a little disappointed in the product to be honest as I imagined having great wavy locks, but unfortunately was only left with teeny thing waves, which fell out almost instantly.

Have you tried this? Did you manage to keep your waves?

L'Oreal Studio Line #TXT Volume Supersizing Spray

L'Oreal Studio Line #TXT Volume Supersizing Spray - £3.79


Another day, another hair product! I seem to have gone a bit mad on the hair product front but I was really keen to get my hands on this one after seeing FleurDeForce using it in one of her videos. I'm not sure how new it is exactly. I imagine it's relatively new as my local Boots store didn't have it…

In the end I picked this up from a bigger Boots store in town and for £3.79 I don't think you can go wrong really. After washing and blow drying my hair I used this product and I'm really impressed with the outcome. As I have particularly fine, limp hair it's difficult to maintain volume but this spray really did a good job.

The spray itself is really light and doesn't leave the hair feeling sticky or straw like. I'm always wary of products that you spray onto dry hair as in the past I've used them and they've left my freshly washed hair horribly sticky and I've had to rewash. Luckily this felt lovely in my hair after application and it really gave my locks a much needed lift.

My hair stayed volumised for the majority of the day so I'll definitely be using this spray on a regular basis. When I find a product that really works I definitely treasure it as it's so rare for me to find one. I also recently curled my hair and found this was a fab product to help keep the curls in tact and voluminous. Hooray!

Have you tried this? What are your thoughts?