Hair Care Routine

I don't think I've done a hair care routine in a really long time and recently, I've been loving the products mentioned below and I've stuck to them for a good few months now. I must also add that my hair type is long, fine and is very prone to oilyness. So I look for volumising products that don't grease up my hair.

I always use the John Frieda Full Repair Shampoo* (£5.89) and conditioner* (£5.89). I really don't think this will ever change. I've mentioned both of these products a lot before and I really love them. They're great at cleansing the hair without stripping it of its natural oils. I also love that they don't weigh the hair down and on their own provide natural volume. For inbetween washes I use the Batiste Cool & Crisp Fresh Dry Shampoo (£2.50). I really like this scent but I do tend to just pick up a random scent when I'm in need of a new one. Batiste do so many and I want to try them all out! I've tried a lot of dry shampoos before (including more recently Superdrug's own which fyi, I hated) but I always come back to these ones. Probably because of the low price! My hair mask of choice is the TRESemme Split Remedy Split Mend Intense Recovery Masque* (£5.69). I've actually had this tub for around a year now and it's still going strong (although I don't have that much left). It's really nourishing and moisturising but it doesn't weigh the hair down or make my hair look more oily. I only need a tiny bit of this and I use it 2-3 times a week. Another product from the Split Remedy range that I love is the TRESemme Split Remedy Sealing Serum* (£5.69). I use this after every wash on the ends of my hair to make sure that my hair doesn't split. I have very long hair which means that my hair is prone to breakages but with this serum, my hair still ends up looking and feeling healthy. A classic product that I love is the Avon Advance Techniques Frizz Control Lotus Shield (£7.50). My sister actually bought this for herself and seeing as I'm the person who typically blowdries/straightens her hair, she gave it to me. I absolutely love it! It makes sure that your hair withstands the nasty, humid weather and it's great for taming frizz. I also love how smooth and soft this leaves me hair looking and feeling. I use this before I blow-dry my hair.

Heat defence for me is so important and I always use the TRESemme Heat Defence Styling Spray (£4.69) when I blow-dry/straighten/curl my hair, without fail. I've tried a few other heat defences but nothing compares to this one. I love the way it sprays out like a fine mist which means that it evenly coats your hair without weighing it down or making it greasy. Before blow-drying my hair I use the TIGI Bed Head Candy Fixation Totally Baked Hair Meringue* (£12.50) which is a mousse that adds volume. I love the smell of this! If you know me or you read my blog often enough then you'll know that lemon meringue is not only one of my favourite smells but also my favourite dessert so this takes me right back to that! Like all of the products in my hair care routine, this doesn't weigh the hair down or make it oily - I feel like a parrot as I'm repeating that a lot! But it's a must have for me. When I'm finishing off my hair I'll use either (or both) the TIGI Bed Head Candy Fixation Sugar Shock Bodifying Sugar Spray* (£11.75) or my Umberto Giannini Incredible Body Full Volume Hairspray* (£5.49). The Sugar Spray is great for adding volume and texture to the hair and I pair this with back combing and mainly use it throughout the day when I want a not so 'done' and polished look. The smell of this is also incredible. It reminds me of childhood and I love it so much! The hairspray is mainly what I use at night as it does a wonderful job of adding volume to the hair and keeping it in place all night long. It's also easy to brush out and doesn't crisp the hair up at all. Finally, I'll use the Percy and Reed Flawless Finishing Polish (£4.00) when I want a smoothed down look as it's great at taming frizz and flyaways.
What are your favourite hair care products? Have you tried any of my favourites?
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*PR Sample

What I Use On.. My Hair

For my giveaway, I asked you all what you'd like to see more of and someone mentioned that they'd like to see more hair posts. So seeing as I'm having my hair cut soon (Thursday to be exact) I thought I'd show you how I style my hair now. And then after my hair's been cut, I'll show you how I style it afterwards.

TRESemme Split Remedy Shampoo* & TRESemme Split Remedy Conditioner* - I really cannot live without this shampoo and conditioner. In fact, I can't live without the entire Split Remedy range. It's very good and reduces the appearance of split ends very quickly. It also doesn't weigh the hair down, leave a nasty residue or make my hair appear greasy. I highly, highly recommend it and if you'd like to find out more, you can read my full review here.

Percy & Reed Finishing Polish - I mentioned Percy & Reed products a while ago as right now, they're free when you purchase Glamour magazine. I received the Finishing Polish yesterday as I'm a subscriber and I was very excited to try it out. So far, I've used it on my sister who has dry, short hair and myself who has oily, long hair and it works fabulously on both hair types. It helps to hold the style naturally and also smooth the cuticle which stops frizz. The main reason I love this product is because it controls unruly hair which in this horrible UK weather we're having is wonderful. I love this finishing polish and I can see myself buying it again and again.

VO5 Miracle Concentrate - My favourite hair oil! I use it before blow drying to reduce drying time and to leave my hair feeling smooth and looking silky and shiny. I really cannot get enough of this hair oil and it doesn't even make my oily hair more greasy. It's very lightweight and also smells gorgeous!

TIGI Bed Head Totally Baked Volumizing & Hair Prepping Meringue* - I don't mousse very often but when I do, this is my one of choice. It adds volume and smells beautiful - just like lemon meringue and luckily, the scent lingers on the hair.

Pantene Pro V Heat Defence Gloss Spray - I've really been loving this heat defence recently. Yes it's like the usual heat defences as it protects your hair but it also adds a lovely sheen to the hair without weighing it down. Once I've used this, I find that my hair isn't as frizzy as it would be without it. It also smells beautiful - very clean and fresh.

So this is my hair right after it's been blow dried. In these pictures, I've used the products above and only blow dried my hair - it hasn't been straightened. As you can see, my hair is filled with volume and there's hardly any frizz. It also looks really glossy and healthy. I'd highly recommend all of these products!

What products do you use on your hair?

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*PR Sample

FREE: Percy & Reed Hair Products

I know, I know.. it's exciting right? But you're going to have to wait a month until you get these free samples I'm afraid. I just thought I'd give you a quick 'heads up' about them though. In the April 2012 issue (on sale March 1st) of the UK's Glamour Magazine, Glamour are giving you the opportunity to collect 4 different Percy and Reed samples that are all together worth £43! 

These include the Finishing Polish, Moisturising Conditioner, Hydrating Mask and the Moisturising Shampoo.

I don't tend to get excited about free samples from magazines unless they're the Benefit free samples of course. But seeing this advert definitely got me excited. I'm in love and obsessed with hair care at the moment so I'll be excited to try these out. I'm mostly interested in the Finishing Polish and the Hydrating Mask!

Will you be picking up a copy (or 4) or April's Glamour magazine? Have you tried these products out before?

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