Hello my lovelies
yay!! Currently in my favourite time of the year being December, However as much as we all love it mostly as its nearly Christmas. The frosty mornings, cold winds and lack of sunlight really does take an toll on our once luscious hair we had in the summer, to experiencing more brittle, dry and dull hair.. (Sighs)
So I have gathered today my ultimate favourite staple products which help me through the winter months.
For my shampoo and conditioner I really don't have a cult favourite. However one product that I continuously turn back to after every month or so is the wonderful
Aussie. My favourite one being miracle moist, which is infused with Queensland macadamia nut oil, well known for nourishing dry damaged hair so therefore my hair saviour shampoo and conditioner when it's in dire straits. So if you are like me and dealing with the after math of a continuos cycle of dying your hair these will definitely do the trick of hydrating and adding life back into your locks again. In all honesty one of the few products I feel help my brittle, dry hair. The bottle is full of magic! Not to mention that it smells like a dream even after hours of washing.
It may be a little more pricey than your bottle of herbal essence or Garnier but they are totally worth the money and almost any time I am in super drug they always have a offer running wither it being 2 for 1 or 2 for £10.00 on the bigger bottles so it usually works out the same if you buy at the right time, so I would recommend stocking up.
An alternative I use as a little treat is
The Bodyshop Banana shampoo and conditioner. I remember I bought these last summer and ever since when ever I see them in The Body Shop I always pick them up. Mostly because I love bananas so why not use it on your hair! First things first though I need to highlight that they are as not as hydrating as the Aussie shampoo so I usually mix the two products together, So It may not be that one to go product for needing moisture. However both these products make my scalp and hair feel so clean yeah almost 'squeaky clean' which means i can usually go 2 days without washing my hair therefore avoiding my hair drying out as much. Another reason I love these is they brighten up my dull brassy hair and leave it shiny, soft and detangled. I definitely recommend buying this product as they are reasonably priced round £3.00 for each of them and are great for pamper nights.
Ps - Avoid buying if you do not like sweet smells as it may not be your cup of tea.
Moving on to the Argan hair oil. My favourite being
Naturoil Argan hair oil which Is 100% natural ingredients. I would normally apply this after washing my hair to damp (try and avoid the scalp area as it may leave it oily) Its optional but I leave this in for usually the full night then wash out in the morning. Now I know some of you might not like the idea of going to bed like a greaseball, however it's totally worth It as I feel I do tend to get the best results when my hair has been soaked in the oil over night rather than just the 10 minutes.
I would honestly recommend buying this, been using it for a couple of years and it's just became one of my staple products which I religiously use every week! It does wonders for my hair. After every use my hair feels so soft, reduces fizziness and leaves a lovely glossy finish to my hair, and from using the product long term I have also noticed over the years my hair has got a lot more thicker and healthier looking. Amazingly this hair oil can be picked up from any bargain store for as little as a few pounds so it's definitely great for anyone running on a tight budget at this time of year.
Anther overnight hair treatment I use is the
Body Shop rainforest hair butter mask for dry hair which was purchased for about £3.00. This might suit people who do not like oil based products at it is non greasy. Again you don't need to leave this treatment in over night. Usually if I've been in a rush I'll pop it on for 5 minutes or even use it instead of my conditioner as a little pick me up in the morning. It's also a great mask to use after using any heavy products like hairspray the night before.
So the very last product I use in my hair just before drying my hair is the
Keratin weightless oil spray which I bought in Super drug for £4.99 on offer. This is an essential need in my hair as it soothes the fuzziness of my hair when blow drying and leaves it feeling so soft and more manageable to style with.
Like the argan oil, the keratin oil has done endless benefits in improving my hair strength and fullness. So for those trying to combat thin limp hair this should be your next purchase. You also don't need to worry about your hair feeling heavy or greasy as this is light in texture yet so moisturising and hydrating when instantly sprayed on the hair and leaves your locks lusciously shiny.
