Review: Neal & Wolf Guard Heat Protection

I always find heat protectants to be a very tricky product to review. How do you know it's doing its job? How do you know for sure that it's doing its job? Yes, my hair isn't particularly frazzled, but is that the heat protectant doing its job or is it my conditioner or maybe some styling product I'm applying? How am I ever supposed to know?

I guess what I'd like to focus on with this review are a few things that become obvious right from the second you use this. For instance, I find that a lot of heat protectants leave a sticky residue on the hair. Fortunately, this doesn't (as long as you're not showering yourself in the stuff), so there's a big thumbs up for that. Use it on wet hair or dry hair, there's no sticky crispiness left behind.

The scent is another big bonus. It has this light salon smell that lingers just long enough to make you go "oooh", but then doesn't interfere with the rest of your day.

The other thing I really like about this - and I know this is really, really random - is the product size. I think it's just spot on - big enough to last a fair bit, but small enough to be travel friendly and not to still be there lurking in a corner years after you bought it.

I have really enjoyed pretty much everything I've tried from Neal & Wolf ever. I just think it's such a shame they're not more widely available, as I'm a bit of an impulse shopper and don't tend to go out of my way to look for a certain brand or product.

As for the heat protection spray, all I can say is that I like it. Whether or not it really benefits my hair in the long run - who will ever know?

Review: Fudge Urban Sea Salt Texturising Spray

Salt sprays are a product I never really got the point of. Laid-back, beachy waves? When my hair gets in contact with sand and sea water it turns into an uncontrollable, frizzy mess, so why would I ever want to buy a product that will make my hair go berserk? After I tried the Fudge Urban Sea Salt spray, however, I changed my tune and now it's got a firm place in my hair styling routine.

I find it works best on second day hair, when my hair begins to naturally curl and wave a little bit. Rather than cause frizz as I feared it would, it does a perfect job of defining my natural wave and adding some volume and a bit of oomph. Instead of making my hair look how it looks when I go to the beach, it makes look how I always wanted it to look when going to the beach.

Seriously, this stuff is amazing. I never really thought hair could be sexy, but after using this, if I could have sex with my hair then I would. It leaves no sticky residue and the smell alone is simply divine - think a tropical, coconut based fruity cocktail!

At £6.99 a pop, I consider this a must have for gorgeous summer hair.

Review: TRESemme Platinum Strength Instant Rescue Shot

Even though TRESemme is not normally a brand I gravitate towards, I love the idea behind this little one pop hair mask. There are times when your hair just needs a little extra boost, but you don't necessarily want to invest into a whole big tub of hair treatments and for those times this is just ideal. It's like a face mask in a sachet, just applied to haircare.
The little mini tube has a lid that snaps off, so once it's opened you've got to use the whole thing, but I found the amount to be absolutely perfect for my shoulder length hair. If you've got short hair you would probably be able to get two applications out of it, although it might go a bit dry and crusty at the top if left opened for a long time.

I love a product that does exactly what it says on the tin and that's what this is. I smoothed the silky cream over my hair at the start of my shower, did all my other showery bits, stood under the water aimlessly for a bit (I can't be the only person doing that) and then rinsed it off. The results were smooth and nourished tresses and my hair ends in particular had really benefitted from the extra TLC.
I think this would be a brilliant product to pop into your suitcase when going on holiday and every last millimetre of luggage space is valuable.

The TRESemme Platinum Strength Instant Rescue Shot is an absolute bargain at £1.99 each.

Review: Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo

Remember when years ago Moroccanoil suddenly came onto the beauty scene and revolutionised hair care? Before that I would have never dreamed of using oil on my hair, but these days I cannot imagine living without it! Anyway, that's not what this review is about. It's about Moroccanoil's lesser known other products, in particular the hydrating shampoo.

There are some people who might argue that buying a high end shampoo is literally money down the drain, but I do beg to differ. A good shampoo can make a hell of a difference to the condition of your hair and also make any conditioners and/or treatments that you apply afterwards work a lot more effectively.
Unfortunately, it seems like I got my hopes up a little too high in this particular case.

It provided a rather mediocre lather at best and it also doesn't live up to its "hydrating" promises. As a matter of fact, I'd say that there are a lot of products that work way better at less than half the price. Sorry, Moroccanoil. Thanks for bringing us argan oil, but I think I'll pass on your shampoo.

Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo retails at £16.55 per bottle.

Review: John Frieda Sheer Blonde Conditioning Treatment

As a (quite heavily) bleached blonde using a deep conditioner or hair mask every other wash isn't just an option - it's an absolute must. I got this John Frieda hair treatment as part of a 3 for 2 offer when I was stocking up on shampoo and conditioner. To be honest with you I didn't expect a lot - just another high street hair mask that has way too much silicone in it to even stay on the hair long enough. But as it turns out, I was mistaken and ended up pleasantly surprised with the results.

Upon first inspection it really doesn't seem that different from every other hair mask you'll find in the beauty aisles of a supermarket. The texture is very smooth and slippy, albeit slightly on the thicker side and it's got that typical sweet haircare scent that you get in so many products.
But when it comes to results I really couldn't have asked for anything else from this. My hair was visibly nourished, dried a lot quicker and felt soft and smooth. On the other hand it also managed to be light enough not to weigh down my strands or make them feel greasy. It didn't wane in efficiency, either - it was just as good the day I opened it as it was when I feverishly scraped the last bits out of the bottom of the tub.

It says to leave this on the hair for 15 minutes and to be honest I don't think I ever hit that target time. I'd just apply it as I got into the shower, left it on while I did all my other shower-related stuff (including just standing there for a few minutes because hot water in the morning just feels SO GOOD) and then washed it off - probably after 10 minutes at the most. I still got great results, however, so I'm not complaining!

The John Frieda Sheer Blonde Conditioning Treatment is available for £5.99.

Review: Bumble and Bumble Thickening Hairspray

A few months back these travel sized sprays came for free with a magazine - I think it was Elle, but don't quote me on that. And I'm glad it did, as it's not something I would have picked up at a store, but I'm certainly happy to have it in my stash!

You spray this onto wet or damp hair and then just blow dry as usual. Trust me when I say that a little goes a long way. Upon first application I used a tiny bit too much and while it didn't load up my hair or cause it to become sticky or crispy, my hair went literally horizontal after blow drying! It certainly took some serious work with my straighteners to get it back to normal.

To cut a long story short, this does exactly what it says on the tin. While it doesn't quite thicken individual hair strands, it gives insane volume, instantly giving the impression of thicker, bouncier and more voluminous hair. An absolute winner!

Review: Neal & Wolf Silk Smoothing Blow-dry Balm

I'm not entirely sure how this happened, but over the course of the last year or so I've gone from owning about three hair products (shampoo, conditioner and hair mask) to a whole big drawer full of them. Today I'm talking you through my thoughts on the Neal & Wolf Silk Smoothing Blow-dry Balm.

I can't say I ever thought of getting myself a balm for blow drying my hair before. I'd use heat protectant spray from time to time, just because of the damaging effects heat styling has on hair, but even that hasn't ever made a noticeable difference.

This is different. The balm actually has a light, creamy texture and I'd say about a grape-sized amount is enough for all of my shoulder-length hair.

While I wouldn't class this as an absolute necessity, it does make a difference to the condition of my hair which is visible to the naked eye. Hair is just a touch softer, smoother and there are fewer fly-aways after blow drying. I don't always remember to use it, but if I'm trying to really look after my hair, this is an extra step I'm happy to take.

The Neal & Wolf Silk Smoothing Blow-dry Balm retails at £12.50.

Review: Percy & Reed Finishing Polish

I think it's been about a year and a half since I got a tube of this with a copy of Glamour magazine and it's verging on scandalous that I've only sat down now to dedicate an entire blog post to a product I could barely imagine living without.

Put quite simply, this is one of the best hair products I've ever come across. My hair is thick, dry and wavy. Not sexy California beach girl wavy, but crumpled up ball of yarn wavy. So for years and years my routine would look like this: Shampoo to get my hair clean, condition or deep condition to get it soft, then blow dry it and straighten it to get rid of those unruly curls. Only problem being that my hair dryer and my straightening irons undid most of the hard work I put into making my hair soft and manageable with all that deep conditioner and instead left me with a frizzy mess. A straight frizzy mess, but a frizzy mess nonetheless (rhyme was completely unintentional).

Then along comes this and with a tiny amount rubbed into the tips of my hair and any random flyaways, my hair suddenly looks just how I wanted it to look after spending hours washing and nurturing and styling it.

The thing is, it doesn't really do that much. It's certainly not sticky or slimy or crispy in any way, but all it does is just put hair in it's place. It doesn't even add any shine to my hair, but by smoothing out broken off strands it lets my hair's natural shine come through.

And you literally only need the tiniest amount. I use about a pea-sized blob each time and it's enough for my entire head, but as I said before I only use it on the tips and on random flyaways - but that's all it takes! Using such small amounts makes it weightless in my hair and also means that even after a year of continuous use I've barely made a dent in my tube. I swear I'm not even halfway through.

When (IF?) this ever runs out I'm going to be incredibly sad and rushing out to get a new tube as soon as I can. It's not often that I say this, but this product, ladies and gentlemen, is truly a game changer.

Best of all, it most definitely falls into the affordable price range at £10 per tube over on Beautybay.

Review: Lee Stafford Poker Straight Flat Iron Protection Shine Mist

Woahhh, what a mouthful this product name is! Gotte love them 3 for 2s at Boots, though. I was stocking up on purple shampoo and conditioner when a little offer meant I could sneak something into my basket completely free of charge, so in went this little pink bottle which promises to protect my hair from the almost daily straightening that I put it through. Granted, that was quite a while ago now, but I'm sure there'll be another 3 for 2 soon, as they have a tendency to crop up frequently.

I love the bright pink packaging of Lee Stafford products and it always draws me towards them when browsing the aisles of Boots, but I could definitely do without the mixture of upper- and lowercase lettering on the label. It's awfully outdated.
I've always been told that it's important to use heat protectant when blowdrying and straightening your hair to avoid breakage, but chose to avoid this advice for the majority of my life. Ever since I started using heat protectant my hair has been stronger and healthier, though I wouldn't say the difference is particularly mind blowing.

Anyway, this isn't the first heat protectant I've used and it's always a tad difficult to judge their efficiency other than by the fact that my hair isn't ruined (hey, that's better than nothing).
Positives I would like to mention is that the spray smells nice, albeit a little too sweet for me, the nozzle doesn't get blocked like it does with some other sprays and you can be quite generous with it without your hair going sticky or crispy.
Not bad for £5.99! If you're interested, you can find the Poker Straight Flat Iron Protection Shine Mist (whew) here.

Monthly Favourites: January 2014

1) Yes Nurse! Hand cream

There's not much to say about this hand cream that I haven't said before (check out my full review of this one here), but it's quite possibly the best hand cream I've ever used. No faffing about with greasy, slimy hands that won't let you touch anything without leaving a snail trail. This sinks in pretty much instantly and protects my hands from the harsh environment. Every winter my hands would get so dry that the skin would crack at the knuckles - now that's a thing of the past. The tube in the picture has been in my handbag for a while, so it's gone a bit manky and it's starting to run low as well, but I can definitely see myself repurchasing this.

2) MAC Cream Colour Base in Hush

I've had this product for ages and it's only recently, when rummaging through my stash, that I rediscovered it. I've not put it down ever since! It's got quite a hard, waxy cream texture, but I find that that makes it perfect for placing a strategic highlight on top of the cheekbones as well as above the lip on the cupid's bow. It works best when blended in with fingers, as I find that brushes struggle to pick up the pigment. I actually reviewed this product on my blog in May two years ago, back when I lived in Germany for a bit and wrote my posts in two languages! Click here for a blast from the past.

3) Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray

This mini thickening spray came as a freebie with a magazine sometime last autumn I think. The first time I used it I was a tad overzealous and as a result my hair went literally horizontal after blow drying. There's volume and there's too much volume. After that incident I've banished the spray to the back of my unwanted drawer, but something made me dig it out again at the start of the month and give it another go. Turns out, if you're not overgenerous with your application, this is actually a brilliant product that gives me just that little bit of lift to my hair without being at all sticky or drying on the hair. 

4) Maybelline Color Tattoo in Permanent Taupe

Right before Christmas there was a 3 for 2 deal on all Rimmel products on at Boots, and as I was in the market for a new foundation and mascara anyway, I popped this into my basket as well, seeing as I'd heard so many good things about the Color Tattoos from various blogs. Turns out, I can completely understand the hype. The formula is simply brilliant. Nice and creamy and blendable to begin with, it eventually settles into a powder finish that does not budge all day. Permanent Taupe is a little less pigmented and more muted compared to the other shades on offer, but it works amazing with a winged eye liner. I can't wait to get my hands on some of the other colours, including On and On Bronze!

Review: Fudge Urban Colour Hair Chalk

My Tumblr is overflowing with pictures of girls with amazing colourful hair: pastels, neon brights, mermaid-like ombre effects, you name it. However, I've never quite plucked up the courage to go colourful on my own hair. What if I didn't like it? What if I messed up the colour? With the arrival of hair chalks I finally had the perfect opportunity to try a bright shade on my hair for one night only just to test out the waters.

The Urban Colour hair chalk by fudge comes in a little domed pot that you're meant to rub over your strands, then seal in with some hair spray and enjoy until it's time to wash your hair, which is when it washes off without leaving a trace.
I'll admit that the application process was a lot more difficult than I envisaged. For a start you can't just rub it over your hair, you need something to hold it in place and really, really work it into the strands. Cue bright pink messy hands and clouds of pink chalk everywhere. Make sure you've got a towel spread around your shoulders for this if you don't want to ruin all your clothes!

My biggest worry was that the colour might rub off onto my clothes leaving me with telltale pink smudges all over the back of my top! Fortunately, that didn't happen and there were no suspicious stains giving away that my new hair colour was anything but permanent. Unfortunately the bright fuchsia I started out with faded very quickly and left me with just a baby pink after just a few hours. It helps a little bit if you use a texturising / salt spray beforehand to make the chalk grip the hair strand just a little better.

One hair chalk was enough for two applications from about halfway down my shoulder-length hair. I did really like the effect, even though I really wish the colour would stay bright for a bit longer without fading. I'm still not sure if I'd take the plunge and permanently dye my hair pink (maybe just a light dip dye?), but for just one night, this lets you have a great bit of fun experimenting with colour.

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor Review

You know something's good when I keep mentioning it whenever talking about other products, or even just about my hair in general. I can't believe it's taken me this long to actually write up a full length review - I'm on my fourth tub so far and it's become a staple, can't-live-without-it product in my hair care regime.

I've always been a big fan of hair masks, as my hair is naturally quite dry, frizzy and prone to breakage and split ends. Unfortunately, many drugstore hair masks will leave me with an instant hit of moisture and softness, but a day later my hair will be brittle and rough again, with each application being less effective than the previous one.

The moment I tried this, I knew it would be different. The texture is thick and gloopy, as you'd expect from a deep conditioner, though it didn't have quite as much slip as some other products I've tried. As a result, it doesn't slide off hair while I let it do its work in the shower, but still washes out easily enough.
I love the fact that 3 minutes is honestly enough for this to work its magic, though you can make it more potent by leaving it in for longer. I tend to use this every other hair wash, washing my hair straight away, then applying some 3 Minute Miracle and then I proceed to do all my other showery bits, like exfoliating and shaving.

The result is some seriously glossy, thick and just healthy hair. It just seems to undo whatever bad things I've thrown at my tresses and turn them into the best possible condition they can be. As a matter of fact, it really came into its own when my hair went through FOUR bleaches (don't try this at home) to get it to the blonde I have right now. I fully expected it to snap off my head entirely, but with diligent use of 3 Minute Miracle it's as if it's never been chemically treated at all. Even my hair dresser couldn't believe how thick and healthy my hair is after everything it's been through.

Now, I can't help but mention the packaging. The product comes in a squeezy tube without a lid - it just sort of has a little, errr... glory hole at the bottom. It comes out easily enough, is easy to dose right and never spills or leaves a mess, but I'm not sure what I'm going to do if I want to take this on holiday with me, as I can just imagine it going everywhere in a suitcase.
On another side note, the smell is gorgeous and I've had quite a few compliments on how good my hair smells after using this.

It's fair to say I'm utterly addicted, but at £4.99 for a 250ml tub which lasts around the two month mark, it's an affordable addiction to have.

L'Oréal Paris EverStrong Nourishing Intense Mask review

It was only at the beginning of the year that I realised that silicones and sulphates in my hair care might be responsible for all of my hair woes. As a result I went on a big hair detox and only gradually re-introduced certain products. And surprisingly, my hair did seem to improve (apart from when I started testing about a million hair products at once, but that's another story)! So imagine my surprise when L'Oréal (of all brands...) decided to launch an affordable hair care range that was free of any petrochemical nasties earlier this year.

Erst gegen Anfang dieses Jahres bin ich darauf aufmerksam geworden, dass Silikone und Sulfate in meinen Haarprodukten für all meine Haarsorgen verantwortlich sein könnten. Im Anschluss darauf habe ich eine große Haar-Entgiftungs-Aktion gestarted und bestimmte Produkte nur nach und nach wieder eingeführt. Überraschenderweise haben sich meine Haare seitdem tatsächlich verbessert (außer als ich angefangen habe, etwas eine Million Haarprodukte auf einmal zu testen, aber das ist eine ganz andere Geschichte)! Ich war also recht überrascht, als (ausgerechnet) L'Oréal vor einiger Zeit mit einer erschwinglichen Haarpflegeserie frei von petrochemischen Bösewichten auf den Markt kam.

I've been using this every other wash (which works out at once to twice a week) and I have to say that it did seem to improve my hair. It didn't make it soft and silky and slippery like your typical drug store hair masks do, but instead it seemed to improve my hair structure and bring it back to its old thickness and strength.

Diese Maske habe ich jede zweite Haarwäsche benutzt (also etwa ein- bis zweimal pro Woche) und ich muss sagen, dass sie meine Haare wirklich verbessert hat. Sie waren danach nicht so weich und seidig und glitschig wie von typischen Drogeriemasken, aber die Haarstruktur war tatsächlich besser und erinnerte an meine dicken und kräftigen Haare von vor Jahren.

The feeling I get after using this and drying my hair is really odd, actually. It doesn't seem to get rid of all the dryness in my hair, so it feels course and smooth at the same time - kind of like a microfiber cloth. It's a very strange sensation and one I also had when I used a sample of the EverPure shampoo. However, I tend to apply a bit of hair oil on top for an extra moisture boost and as a result I get strong, but smooth hair that isn't weighed down - a problem I've had with about 95% of hair care I've tried.

Die Haare fühlen sich nach jeder Anwendung sehr eigenartig an. Es bleibt etwas Trockenheit übrig, also fühlen sich die Haare gleichzeitig rau und weich an - in etwa wie ein Mikrofaser-Tuch. Das Gefühl ist äußerst seltsam und ich hatte es auch, nachdem ich eine Probe mit dem EverPure Shampoo benutzt hatte. Ich benutze jedoch danach ein paar Tropfen Haaröl für einen extra Feuchtigkeitsschub und das Resultat ist kräftiges, aber weiches und unbeschwertes Haar. Bislang hatten nämlich etwa 95% aller Haarpflegeprodukte meine Haare etwas geplättet.

The texture of this is also something special. It's a white, extremely thick and rich cream - think of a very heavy body butter and you're there. Now I know, that you're not supposed to apply hair masks to your roots, but with my dry hair I could always get away with it. With this one however, I'll get super greasy roots straight away, so it's strictly for ends and mid-lengths only. Unfortunately the thick texture also means it will leave a really disgusting, horrible mess in your plug after rinsing out. You've been warned! Thanks to its richness I only need a small amount for every use and the tub has lasted me a long time and is still going strong.

Die Konsistenz ist auch etwas Besonderes: Eine weiche, extrem dicke und reichhaltige Creme - in etwa wie eine schwere Körperbutter. Ich weiß ja, dass man Haarmasken nicht auf den Ansatz auftragen soll, doch bei meiner trockenen Mähne war das bislang kein Problem. Hiermit kriege ich jedoch richtig fettigen Ansatz, also ist es wirklich nur für die Spitzen und die Mittelpartie gedacht. Leider bedeutet die dickflüssige Konsistenz auch, dass nach jedem Ausspülen eine richtig eklige Schicht im Abfluss stecken bleibt. Ich habe euch gewarnt! Dank ihrer Reichhaltigkeit habe ich jedoch immer nur eine kleine Menge benutzen müssen und somit reicht der Tiegel auch für eine lange Zeit.

The scent I'm not a big fan of... it smells very sweet and artificial, like walking into a scented candle shop where you get bludgeoned with the smell of fake vanilla. It's a matter of taste though, and if you only use small amounts it's not too overwhelming.

Den Geruch finde ich nicht so prickelnd.... die Maske riecht sehr süß und künstlich, wie wenn man in ein Geschäft voller Duftkerzen geht und vom chemischen Vanillegeruch erschlagen wird. Das ist natürlich Geschmackssache und wenn man nur kleinere Mengen benutzt, ist der Duft auch nicht allzu überwältigend.

This product has definitely sparked my interest in sulphate free hair care. I'm not sure yet if I'm going to repurchase this one once I run out or try one from a different brand. However, this one didn't disappoint me and did exactly what it said on the tin, so if you're looking for an affordable hair pick-me-up, this might just be it.

Das Produkt hat bei mir definitiv Interesse in sulphatfreier Haarpflege geweckt. Ich weiß noch nicht, ob ich mir noch einen Tiegel kaufe, sobald dieser leer ist, oder eine Maske einer anderen Firma. Diese hier hat mich jedenfalls nicht enttäuscht und tat, was sie versprach. Wenn ihr also auf der Suche nach einem erschwinglichen Produkt, das dem Haar mehr von diesem "gewissen etwas" gibt, könnte sie für euch genau richtig sein.

L'Oréal EverStrong Nourishing Intense Mask retails at £6.99 for 200ml. Unfortunately, only the EverPure range is available for purchase in Germany and not the EverStrong or EverSleek products.

Leider ist nur die EverPure Reihe in Deutschland erhältlich und nicht die EverStrong oder EverSleek - Produkte. Hoffentlich ändert sich das bald!

John Frieda Full Repair Shampoo and Conditioner Review

There were quite a few reviews of the Full Repair range floating about a while ago and as they were mainly positive I decided to give the shampoo and conditioner a go myself!

Vor einiger Zeit gab es recht viele Reviews von der Full Repair Reihe im Internet und da sie zumeist positiv ausfielen, beschloss ich, das Shampoo und die Spülung selbst auszuprobieren.

The range is quite easily available in both drugstores and supermarkets, so I could just pick these up along with my grocery shop. My hair is fairly thick but dry and the issue I have with most hair ranges is that they're either not moisturising enough or they weigh my hair down making it look flat. This range promises to deliver the perfect in-between: rich moisturisation while leaving hair somewhat alive.

Die Reihe ist gut erhältlich in Drogerien und Supermärkten, also konnte ich die bei einem meiner regelmäßigen Einkaufstrips mitnehmen. Mein Haar ist recht dick, aber trocken. Das Problem, das ich mit den meisten Haarprodukten habe, ist dass sie entweder nicht genug Feuchtigkeit spenden, oder meinem Haar jegliche Kraft rauben, sodass es völlig platt wird. Diese Reihe verspricht den perfekten Kompromiss: reichhaltige Pflege während noch etwas Leben im Haar bleibt.

Both the shampoo and conditioner come in travel friendly tubes and come in generous 250ml sizes. There's not much to say about the packaging other than that it does its job very well without looking cheap and tacky.

Sowohl das Shampoo als auch die Spülung sind in reisefreundlichen Tuben verpackt, die mit 250ml recht großzügig ausfallen. Es gibt nicht viel über die Verpackung zu sagen, außer dass sie ihren Zweck gut erfüllt ohne dabei billig auszusehen.

Both products have the same salon like smell which I find incredibly difficult to describe, so I hope you all know what I mean. The scent isn't too strong, so those with a sensitive nose should be alright to use this. Texture-wise both products are very average, with just enough slip for easy application without any dripping. They're both quite pleasant to use - the shampoo lathers well and the conditioner instantly softens my hair.

Beide Produkte haben diesen Frisörsalon-Geruch, den ich nur schwer beschreiben kann, also hoffe ich, dass ihr wisst, was ich meine. Der Geruch ist nicht allzu stark, also gut für die, die eine sensible Nase haben. Von der Konsistenz sind beide recht durchschnittlich und lassen sich gut auftragen ohne zu tropfen. Beide lassen sich angenehm auftragen - das Shampoo produziert reichlich Schaum und die Spülung macht meine Haare sofort schön weich.

Neither of these products quite delivered on the claim I mentioned above. They are very moisturising, yes, but they certainly weighed my hair down - a lot! I tried using them separately and I noticed that the conditioner isn't so bad, but the shampoo is the real offender here. I don't use any other hair products with these, no oils, sprays or styling products, as that would just be overkill, but my hair just doesn't feel nice afterwards. If I blowdry it it goes limp, but if I air dry it it gets downright greasy - and that's straight after washing!!
Everyone with very, very dry and frazzled hair: This is for you. I have seriously never tried a hair product this rich and that includes any deep conditioner or hair oil I've ever laid my hands upon. Everyone with oily or fine hair: Run. Do not touch this, ever. For those with normal or just dry, but not extremely dry hair you might be able to make this work if you use it sparingly, but I'd definitely not recommend it for everyday use.

Keines von den beiden hält jedoch seine Versprechungen ein. Sie sind zwar sehr reichhaltig, aber nicht ohne meine Haare zu beschweren! Ich hab sie mal einzeln ausprobiert und stellte fest, dass die Spülung nicht so schlimm ist, aber der Bösewicht ist das Shampoo. Ich benutze keine anderen Haarprodukte mit diesen beiden, also keine Öle, Sprays oder Stylingprodukte, weil das einfach der totale Overkill wäre. Wenn ich meine Haare hiernach föhne, werden sie platt und leblos, aber wenn ich sie an der Luft trockne, werden sie sogar richtig fettig - und das gleich nach dem Waschen!!
Alle von euch, die sehr, sehr trockenes und sprödes Haar haben: Diese zwei sind richtig für euch. Ich habe noch nie im Leben so ein reichhaltiges Haarprodukt getestet und damit meine ich auch jegliche Haarkuren und -öle, die ich jemals angefasst habe. Alle, die fettiges oder feines Haar haben: Lauft. Fasst diese Produkte ja nie an. Diejenigen, die normales oder "nur" trockenes und nicht extrem trockenes Haar haben, könnten mit ihnen zurechtkommen, wenn man sie nur ab und zu verwendet, aber auf keinen Fall würde ich dazu raten, sie täglich zu verwenden.

These cost £5.69 each, but at the time of writing Boots are running an offer where you can get them both for £7.50.

Beide Produkte kosten jeweils 7.99€ aber zurzeit kann man sie im Rossmann zum halben Preis mit jeweils 3.99€ bekommen.