Haircare : 5 Steps to Luscious Locks

As a girl that has always dreamed of a ponytail worthy of Disney Princess status, I am constantly trying to keep my locks in the best condition possible. I struggle with fragile hair that seems to be constantly shedding; however I have a few tricks that I use to keep my hair nourished, thick and looking healthy.

1. Clean and Condition

Good hair all starts with a good shampoo and conditioner. I am currently obsessed with the L’Oreal Paris Elvive Triple Resist; specifically made to strengthen weak hair from root to tip. This is an amazing duo, not only is my hair left smelling amazing but it is soft and thoroughly nourished without feeling weighed down. I would recommend these to anyone with limp hair looking to add thickness and strength as this is the perfect starting point for improving the condition. 

2. Detangle and Protect

I leave my hair up in towel after I’ve washed it and instead of rubbing, I gently squeeze sections at a time. I then always use a conditioning and protecting spray. A long-time favourite of mine is the Lee Stafford Hair Growth Leave In Treatment; a leave-in conditioner to strengthen and encourage growth by feeding your hair a powerhouse of follicle-fuelling proteins. It is a lightweight spray and leaves my hair feeling incredibly soft and thick.

3. Tangle Teaser

I never brush my hair when in the shower as this is when it is is at its weakest and most prone to falling out. I simply smooth the conditioner through with my hands. I then use my Tangle Teaser Aqua Splash to brush my towel dried hair after I have sprayed it with a leave-in treatment. This brush helps to gently detangle without ripping my hair out; like I often find when battling with a normal brush through my unruly mane. 

4. Nourish with Oil

I have always been an advocate that the secret to good hair is a good oil. This doesn't have to break the bank, the Organix Extra Strength Moroccan Argan Oil has been a constant favourite of mine and is entirely affordable at just £6.99. I love adding this through the mid length and ends of my hair after I have brushed it. This leaves them feeling soft, protects against damage and I now have thick rather than split ends. 

5. No Heat

The final step I take in protecting my hair, is using as little heat on it as possible. I allow the majority of my hair to air dry and then use a hairdryer on the lowest setting to style around my face. I rarely use my straighteners these days and if I do it is only on small sections where my hair has dried in its signature awkward wave. I do not need to worry too much whenever I do use heat as the conditioning spray and oil work wonders as a protectant. 

I hope this handful of hair care tips help anyone else struggling with unruly locks. I would love to hear how you care for your hair in the comments below. You can also get in touch over Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Thanks for reading!

Devon

xoxo


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My Winter Saviours : Hair

This is part two of my winter saviours series, posts dedicated to providing my top tips for battling those winter blue. It's not only my skin but also my hair that seems to be in a constant battle with the elements this time of year.

I have completely fallen in love with the L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil shampoo and conditioner. They are amazingly nourishing for dry hair yet they do not  weigh my hair down making it flat and lifeless, a common problem I have found with other conditioners targeted for dry hair. Instead this brand actually adds volume and shine to my hair keeping it soft, smooth and frizz-free. To top things off it also smells divine, with a gorgeous sent that lasts on the days in between washes and I have received so many complements since using it.

I'm a firm believer that the key to good hair care is a good oil. I religiously apply the dr.organic Organic Moroccan Argan Oil to the ends of my hair after washing it. I then either allow my hair to dry naturally or just lightly run the hairdryer over it on a low setting using a large round brush. I have found that this oil has really improved the condition of my hair and I no longer have dry, split ends. It also works wonders at keeping your hair smooth and that dreaded frizz at bay.

 

Finally, this time of year I find that a nourishing hair mask is more important than ever. Two that I have been particularly loving are the L'Oreal Elvive Full Restore 5 and the OGX Hydrating Macadamia Oil moisture mask. Both leave my hair incredibly soft, smelling divine and thouroughly nourished. They are an absolute essential for anyone else battling dry, frizzy hair this winter!

 

I hope these few little hair care tips help you out this January and I'd love to know what products you guys are currently loving.

Devon

 

xoxo

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