L'Oreal Elvive Fibralogy Shampoo and Conditioner Review

Since my Aussie shampoo (see post here) came to an end and I proceeded to, at last, cut my completely damaged hair, I went on a hunt to find the perfect shampoo, again.

I found out about L'Oreal's Elvive Fibralogy shampoo, through a youtube video and the review was quite good, so I decided to give it a go, together with the conditioner from the same range.

There hasn't been a long time since I've started using it, so the review is still on an early level, but I have to say that I'm satisfied for the time being. This is supposed to be a thickening product, but to be honest I didn't expect big results, as my hair are very straight and heavy. However, I think that it's working. I don't know if it's some kind of a placebo effect, but I've noticed my hair getting a little bit fuller. The conditioner makes my hair really soft and easy to detangle, but I skip it sometimes in order to get a less silky result.

In conclusion, this range gets a thumbs up from me, the only reservation being that I haven't tested it for a long time. So stay tuned and if anything changes, you'll be the first to know!!

Easy Sea Salt Spray - DIY

So this post isn't something new or groundbreaking, but I decided to make it anyway! This is just the way I make salt water for my hair and it's a recipe that I find works. If your hair is like mine - straight and thick - then give it a go!!

First let's start by saying that the basic salt water spray could be just water and coarse salt, but there are little somethings you could add to have a better finish.
For me it's some coconut oil, a little bit of a thickening paste and if your hair is super dry then you could add some leave-in conditioner too.
The coconut oil takes some of the harshness of the salt and nourishes your hair, and the thickening paste really plumps up the whole do!!

"RECIPE"

1 cup hot water

2 tbsp coarse salt

1 tsp coconut oil

1/2 tsp thickening paste

+optional

1 tsp to 1 tbsp leave-in conditioner

(depending on your hair type)

Mix all the ingredients together and wait for it to cool down a little - then spritz away on damp or dry hair and enjoy your newly found textured look!!

New Haircut : From Deciding To Choping

There comes a time in a girl's life, when she's in need of a haircut. And I'm not talking about the regular trimming here.. This is the proper haircut, the one people notice!!
Having been in that place in my life recently, I think that it is a tad difficult to set your mind on the style you want - except, if you are super decisive and oh my God where have you come from??
In case you are just like me and not some kind of a super human cyborg, here's a little guideline I find really helpful everytime a new haircut is to take place!

Decision Process

• Do a little self assessment and decide whether you feel adventurous or you want to go for something safe.
• Decide the length you are going for first, before looking for different styles.
• Pinterest is your friend. Search depending on the length you want and you'l find a million different cuts.
• Don't repeat the failures of the past. If bangs weren't the right thing for you before, they won't be now.

In the Salon

• If you have a salon or a hairdresser you prefer and you know suits you, then stick with it. If not, find the friend with the best haircut and ask her.
• Bring photos with you, so you can show the hairdresser exactly what you want.
• Explain in detail how you want your haircut to be.
• Don't feel bad to tell her if something seems out of place.

So this is it.. It's not some kind of profound wisdom but it helps me get my mind in order and decide on that perfect looking, smoking hot new haircut that will change my life for good!!

VO5 Plump It Up Dry Backcombing Spray Review

VO5 is a brand that I wanted to try for a long time, so when the opportunity presented itself, I asked a friend to bring me this product from his trip to the UK - as we don't have VO5 here in Greece. And I wasn't disappointed..

Being a person with oh so soft and completely straight and heavy hair, I wanted a product that would give them a bit of an oomph!! and a more lived-in feeling. This product pretty much does the job as it lifts the roots and also accommodates the occasional backcombing. In other words, if you want to volumize your hair, this will be your friend!

It also makes them a little more "second day", but don't imagine anything like a salt spray product. It gives them a more matte effect and a little bit of separation, while it takes away all the softness of freshly washed hair without making them feel gritty!

There isn't any serious con to it, but if you're looking for some kind of a lion's mane in a can, then you'll be in for a disappointment!! The smell of it is the typical aerosol one, with an extra plus being that it doesn't linger at all!!

Not a bad product at all, it has made its way in my daily routine and for all I can say.. it's here to stay!!

4 Hairstyles for SS14

One of the main tools in the search for new ideas about hairstyles and my weapon of choice is Pinterest.
I am a real Pinterest addict and I can spend hours and hours just scrolling through its pages and finding new ideas in any topic needed, from DIY's to outfits and more!!

In the last few days I've been searching for new hairstyle ideas for Spring and Summer and I have found many interesting choices!!

Oldworld Braids

Ponytails

   

Flower Crowns

Halo Braids

Batiste Dry Shampoo Review

Ok here it goes.. If you are an avid blog reader or you have subscribed in one or two beauty youtube channels, then you are no stranger to Batiste Dry Shampoo (link).

It's the most hyped dry shampoo in the market and after acquiring it myself, I have to say, it is so with good reason!!

Pros : It smells amazing!!! Coconut and tropical fruits and other delicious summery stuff!! This product doesn't have the same old aerozol smell other dry shampoos have and it actually refreshes your hair and your senses without making you smell like pest control! And on top of that, it actually does a very good job!! Having oily hair, I have tried every product the market has to offer and most of them while absorbing all the unnecessary oils, they always leave a white cast on my hair. I have read some comments that this one does too, but I haven't noticed anything like that until now.

Cons : NONE! I have really tried to be objective and think of something negative about this product and other than we don't have it in Greece - come on, it's not the product's fault - there's nothing there!!

I definitely and wholeheartedly recommend this one - if not pushing you towards it!! If you live in Greece like me, you'll have to order it online from somewhere like Boots - now they ship to Greece, hip hip hurray - with some extra cost unfortunately, or have someone who goes abroad buy it for you, like I did!!

Aussie Colour Mate Shampoo Review

Over a month ago, when I decided to colour my hair purple-brown, I also decided to go and purchase this Aussie Colour Mate Shampoo.

So many days after and with the bottle almost finished I'm still a little bit confused about this product.

On the pros, it smells heavenly, even if you just have it laying in you room, the whole place will smell of peach!! Also I think it did a pretty good job maintaining my hair colour - or at least not fading it. It can last a really long time as a little bit goes a long way and even a small pea sized amount will make a beautiful velvety foam.

On the cons now.. I have noticed that right after I've shampooed, my hair feel a little bit harsh to the touch which let me tell you.. it's weird!! Fortunately this all goes away when you apply conditioner but still.. What's going on Aussie?? Also - call me picky - but with all the rave going on with Aussie products I expected to be wowed by it.

All in all it's a nice shampoo and you should at least try it if you have coloured hair and you're looking for something new. As for me, right after this bottle is finished, I will browse the market once again in the hopes of finding Mr.Perfect - shampoo that is.

Fructis Oil To The Rescue

If you like to change your hair -colour, length, style- all the time, then you are my kind of girl!

I, in particular, like to change my hair colour pretty often. From a natural brunette to a bold ombre and more recently to a plumy-purply brown!!

Therefor, my hair are severely damaged and with very dry ends. As a girl who likes her long hair and is not yet ready to chop them off, I searched and searched for an alternative.

And Garnier Fructis came to the rescue. Two hair oils, the Miraculous Oil and the Goodbye Damage Split Ends Serum are my saviors.

I apply the Miraculous Oil everytime I wash my hair when they are damp and after they dry I apply the serum to the ends of my hair for extra nourishing. In between washes if my ends feel dry I apply some more of the serum and it makes them feel soft and revitalised.

If your hair are like mine, then give this duo a chance, as it will probably save your life - or at least hair!!