Lush Solid Shampoo Bars | Beauty

I have this problem with Lush and it's mainly that when I walk in, I cannot walk out without buying at least one thing! I usually opt for the bath bombs but this time I was browsing the solid shampoo bars, just a heads up guys there are LOADS of them! I was drawn to the solid shampoo bars because I have heard quite a few good things about them so I was rather intrigued by them. 

I had to ask one of the lush employees how the hell you use the damn things though because I wouldn't know where to start and she advised you can use them two ways. The first way is to lather it up in your hands and then massage into your scalp and the second way was to rub the bar actually on the roots of your hair and then work it into a lather. This said, because I know my hair is very fine and my scalp gets greasy quite quickly I thought I would probably try the first method. Whilst I was chatting to the Lush gal, I mentioned my hair type and she suggested the Montalbano bar because it has lemon in it, it's quite light and fresh on your hair! Also, a fund fact for the blondes out there lemon is a natural lightener and works wonderfully on your hair.

Right from the first use of this product I was in love, I foamed it up in my hand and the scent was incredible but once you put it on the scalp it literally doubles in foaminess, like it's quite impressive really! Once  washed it out and blow dried my hair I was amazing how soft my hair was after! Citrus works really well on my fine hair so this bar definitely didn't weigh down my hair at all,even my boyfriend tried it out and really liked it! 

I also wanted to try out the Honey I washed My Hair shampoo bar even though the Lush gal advised it might be a little too heavy for my hair, the thing is my hair is really fine but is also is quite damaged and whilst this may be a little heavy on the roots it may actually nourish the ends of my hair! I can't help it, I like the scent of honey and I just needed it in my life so I bloody bought it anyway! It definitely is a different consistency and oddly enough it adds a lot of volume to my hair which I wasn't expecting at all! 

The only thing I would say is these bars are a little difficult to store as personally I don't like leaving them on the side near the shower but I just have a little plastic container to keep them in, it's just something to bear in mind. 

I am obsessed with both of these bars but the Montalbano shampoo bar is literally a game changer and will be something I will repurchase again and again! 

Have you tried solid shampoo bars before?

Nanokeratin BeFri Hair Brush | Beauty

I know what you're thinking, am I really reviewing a hair brush? And basically, yes I am and I'll tell you why. I have been on the hunt for a good brush recently and very nearly bought the tangle teaser however before I bought that brush I was very kindly sent the Nanokeratin System BeFri Hair Brush* to check out. 

As you can see the Nanokertain System BeFri brush does look a little different to other brushes and different to any I've had in the past. This brush has 8 free moving arms, as you can see the bristles aren't just all sticking out of one central pad. They are split into specific sections which actually aids in de-tangling your hair and pulling less on the strands and scalp. Another great point about this brush is that it is vented which means it makes it easier to dry your hair using a blow dryer because the air can get to your roots. 

I haven't really heard of Nanokeratin System before but I really like this brush, it's also super light weight which is nice. The brush is actually designed to keep your hair healthy, soft and smooth. I definitely feel that over time it would keep my hair in a healthier condition because I'm not putting as much strain on my hair but I'm not sure it makes it that much shinier or smoother but it is a lovely brush. 

I actually think this Nanokeratin System BeFri brush would be fantastic for people with thick hair, my issue is that my hair is quite thin so I'm probably not getting the maximum impact from it but I do really like it. It's handy to have in my gym bag because it doesn't weigh it down and it make drying my hair easier and faster which is always really important for me in the morning as I'm trying to get ready for work from the gym. 

What hair brushes would you recommend?


*PR Sample, all views my own

Big Fat Healthy Hair Shampoo & Conditioner | Review

If you read my previous Boot Haul post you will know that I was going to try out Lee Stafford's My Big Fat Healthy Hair Shampoo and Conditioner to see whether it really could give my hair added volume. 

My hair is pretty flat, it's not very thick but I like to try volumising shampoos and conditioners to see whether they really can do anything for my hair. So this month I thought I would try out this brand, generally speaking I have heard a lot of good reviews about Lee Stafford products as a whole so I thought this was a pretty safe option. 

The product claims to boost the hairs body and texture whilst making it a little glossy and add a bit of shine. I though I would give this product a good go and try it out for nearly a month to see whether I did notice any difference. 

The product smells really lovely, kinda sweet and floral but a really nice fresh scent and when I was rubbish the conditioner in it almost foams up a little bit which is quite difference from other conditioners which i really like. The shampoo is a bit weird because it's see through, I'm not sure I like that because I like to see how much I'm putting in my hand so I know not to use too much but it's ok. 

After blowing drying my hair, it does look good and this shampoo and conditioner definitely makes my hair really soft, it's gorgeous. But the one thing it doesn't do is make my hair look any thicker, at all. It's such a shame because I do think it's a really nice product and had it just be for normal hair I think I would be in love but it doesn't make my hair look any thicker what so ever. It just kinda makes it a little knotty, which I'm not sure whether this is part of the formula to add more texture but I'm really not a fan unfortunately.  

I won't be buying this product again but I definitely would try more Lee Stafford products because they are nice but this one doesn't do what it says it does. 

Have you tried My Big Fat Healthy Hair?

Beauty protector shampoo and conditioner | Review

So if you looked at my Birchbox post over the weekend you'll know that I didn't get around to actually using this product. So this is just a follow up because I've finally had a chance to try it. 

Firstly, I just love the packaging of this product, the colour contrast, the lace detailing, everything! I think it's super cute and very different to other hair brands. 

It smells gorgeous, really light I'll be honest I can't really liken the scent to anything else, kinda sweet, kinda floral but lovely. Also, it's a vegan product, I never really consider much about what's in my products but this lists a few harmful things that it doesn't include which is pretty cool. 

The actual product itself is good. It definitely left my hair looking soft and smooth and actually I'd say that it did feel pretty protected and looked after. My hair also smelled lovely even after I had dried it. Great shampoo and conditioner.

Have you tried anything from this range? 

Big thick hair with added volume or not?

Today I'm very ill (woe is me) so I'm going to write a couple of reviews, shall we start with shampoo?

I'm happy to try new products if they say they are going to change my hair for the better. Some of you may know from a previous post that I've got fairly thin hair so when I saw this in my local Boots, I thought what's the harm in trying. 

I normally use John Freda's Go Blonder shampoo and conditioner but I know to maintain healthy hair it's always good to try something new once in a while.

Every new shampoo/face cream/make up product claims to have new technology that makes them stand out from the rest. Elvive have come up with a new innovation called Filloxanne which is supposed to increase the thickness of each strand. 

Does it work? 

The short answer is no. As a stand alone product I love it, but it doesn't make my hair thicker. It does however make it super soft and make my hair smell really nice, the scent lasts all day. 

Would I buy it again? 

I absolutely would if I'm looking to break up my routine but I think it's back to John Freda next month.