Current Haircare Faves

Current Haircare Faves

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

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When it comes to haircare I am very, very set in my ways. I have difficult hair - wildly curly, completely untameable, prone to frizz - and I know what works - and what doesn't - and then stick to it. But since we've been in lockdown a lot of the stuff I'd normally use has become quite difficult to get hold of - I'm looking at YOU Vo5 Curl Defining Mousse - so I've had to make do, and in the process have uncovered a few gems, which I obviously had to share. God, I'm such a giver! (LOL!)

Winter Haircare Faves

Winter Haircare Faves

Wednesday, 13 November 2019

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To deliberately misquote Eddard Stark, Lord of Winterfell and Warden of the North, winter is here, bringing with it the kind of inclement weather that looks oh so cosy on instagram but in reality is rather cold and unpleasant and can also fuck up your skin and hair.

L'Oréal Elvive Extraordinary Clay Re-Balancing Shampoo & Conditioner Review

L'Oréal Elvive Extraordinary Clay Re-Balancing Shampoo & Conditioner Review

Thursday, 28 April 2016

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When L'Oréal released their Extraordinary Clay Re-Balancing range I was intrigued. A hair care system designed to combat greasy roots whilst conditioning, instead of stripping, dry ends... what is this magic? The range is made up of a shampoo, conditioner, a pre-shampoo hair mask and a dry shampoo. I only picked up the shampoo & conditioner, because Superdrug had sold out of the mask and dry shampoo, but I can't wait to try them out.

The range is formulated with three different types of clay to revitalise and balance the hair. White clay to cleanse the roots of any grease, blue clay to condition dry ends and green clay to hydrate and invigorate. After using the shampoo and conditioner for the past couple of weeks I'm really impressed. My hair feels really clean and so soft, my roots are grease-free and my ends are no longer dry and battered, but hydrated and smooth. Plus that squeaky clean feeling lasts really well, letting me go an extra day between hair washes.

On a more superficial note the packaging, whilst standard for L'Oréal, is pretty gorgeous. I think I'm naturally drawn to it due to the dreamy turquoise hue, which looks nice in my shower AND is my favourite colour. Overall I'm a big fan and will definitely be picking up the pre-shampoo mask and the dry shampoo asap to see if they perform as well.

The range is available online at Boots.com or in store and is currently on offer for 3 for £10.

Have you tried L'Oréal's Extraordinary Clay Re-Balancing range yet? What did you think? Let me know by commenting below, on twitter, or dropping me an email at lolarocknroses@gmail.com. Also check out my instagram, facebook, bloglovin', snapchat -search lolarocknroses - & pinterest for regular updates.

Lucy Bee Extra Virgin Organic Raw Coconut Oil: Review

Lucy Bee Extra Virgin Organic Raw Coconut Oil: Review

Tuesday, 4 August 2015

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Recently I've found myself leaping aboard the coconut oil band wagon (read more about that here), only about a year after the rest of the world, and so far I'm loving it. Coconut Oil is the Super-est of all the Super Foods, well that and lemons, which are also fairly super (read more about that here), with a laundry list a mile long of awesome health and beauty benefits, encouraging hair growth and improving the overall condition of the hair being just two of them. So after a recent trim that went about 2 inches awry I felt compelled to add a jar of this to my Amazon basket as soon as humanly possible. I figured if nothing else it was worth a try. 

Well since then I have indeed tried it out and I am suitably impressed.  Having been only two weeks I can't see if there has been a noticeable difference in the length of my hair but there certainly has been in an improvement in the condition. My hair is quite dry and is prone to a split end or two, but coconut oil is so moisturising and has left my hair feeling so soft and nourished. My favourite way to use it is as a hot oil treatment. It's really simple to do, just melt a tablespoon of the solid, waxy oil and apply it the mid lengths and ends of wet hair before leaving it on over night. I've been doing this once a week and the difference it has made is quite amazing. My hair is in the best condition it's been in for a long time, due, in part, to having 2 inches of pretty much dead hair chopped off and coconut oil breathing life back into my lengths, and, BONUS it smells like bounties! I am obsessed! This is my new favourite hair treatment. 

You can pick up a 500ml jar of Lucy Bee's Extra Virgin Organic Raw Coconut Oil from Amazon for£9.95 

Have you tried Coconut Oil? Let me know on twitter, by commenting below or dropping me an email at lolarocknroses@gmail.com. Also check out my instagram, facebook, bloglovin', snapchat - search lolarocknroses - & pinterest for updates. 

Love love love xxx

2014 Beauty Favourites Part 2: Hair & Skincare

2014 Beauty Favourites Part 2: Hair & Skincare

Monday, 19 January 2015

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Welcome to part 2 of 3 of my 2014 Beauty Favourites. This post, as you can probably tell from the title, is all about the skin and hair care that I was loving in 2014. 

Skin Care:

It's no secret that my skin was not at it's best last year, a lethal combination of stress, the eating habits of a fussy toddler and even worse sleeping habits have really taken it out of my skin. These 5 products have been incredible in my fight for better skin. 

Quick Fix Facials PurifyingCharcoal Mask for Congested & Lifeless Skin

I've been using this mask once a week to decongest my skin and prevent blackheads developing and it's really helped to contain the problem. Containing such spot fighting lovelies as Cinnamon, Charcoal (duh!) and Dragon Fruit it leaves my skin feeling so clean and fresh and it always looks so much better afterwards. 

Nuxe Masque Creme Fraiche deBeaute 24HR Soothing & Hydrating Face Mask

This mask is a gift sent from the Skincare Gods! And my skin just laps it up. I've been using it every week and it has made my dry, scaly skin feel beautifully soft and nourished.

No7 Essential Moisture DayCream 

 I've been using this moisturiser every morning for months and I just love it. It melts into the skin, leaving me with soft, nourished skin and a perfect base for makeup.

Witch Naturally Clear Blemish Stick

This is my go to spot treatment for any particularly big juicy spots. It dries them up like it ain't no thing. I just pop it on the offending blemish at night and by morning it's gone or greatly reduced depending on the size of the spot. Now I'm not gonna lie to you lovely people the Witch Stick is not without it's faults. It is very drying on the skin, which is why it works so well on spots, but it does mean you have to be very precise when applying so you don't dry out your  skin.  Even so it's great for emergency giant spot situations. I'm breaking out at the moment and I'm so gutted I don't have it with me. 

The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil

Another excellent treatment for spotty skin. This tiny bottle is amazing, it lasts forever and the tiniest bit makes all the difference to my badly behaved skin.  Like the Witch Stick, this gets rid of spots like nobody's business, unlike the Witch Stick it's not even remotely drying on the skin. I love it. 

Hair Care:

L - R: Frizz Ease Daily Miracle Leave-in Conditioner, Frizz Ease Extra Strength 6 Effects Serum & Avon Advance Techniques 360 Nourishment Moroccan Argan Oil Leave-in Treatment

My hair is difficult to say the least, when it behaves (which is rare) I love it, when it doesn't I seriously, seriously hate it, like chop it all off and start wearing wigs hate it. These 3 are absolute staples in my frizz fighting arsenal and the reason I currently have longish hair and no wigs.

Frizz Ease Daily Miracle Leave-in Conditioner 

I've used this almost everyday for the past 3 years or so because it's amazing. I spritz it onto soaking wet hair and it makes my hair behave itself. It's a really conditioning, light weight spray that leaves my hair crazy soft and virtually frizz free. For a while I was worried that it would stop working if my hair got too used to it, so I stopped using it and the condition of my hair changed drastically. It was dry, frizzy and completely unmanageable. I started using it again and it improved my hair straight away. It really is a miracle.

Frizz Ease Extra Strength 6 Effects Serum

I dread to think what my hair would look like if I didn't use this serum. Seriously it is that good. I run 2 pumps of serum through freshly washed hair, avoiding the roots,  and it completely tames my hair leaving me with defined, shiny curls. Love it. 

Avon Advance Techniques 360 Nourishment Moroccan Argan Oil Leave-in Treatment

AKA the best and most beautiful argan oil I have ever come across. It's really light weight and just leaves my hair looking and feeling amazing. It calms down frizz, defines curls, protects from the heat and it just does everything. I love it. 

Have you tried any of these products? What did you think? Let me know on twitter, by commenting below or dropping me an email. Also make sure you're following me on instagram, facebook, Bloglovin & pinterest.

It's gonna be a bit quiet on the blog front for the next couple of weeks or so because I have 2 very long uni assignments due in in a very short space of time. But I will try to update you guys as and when I can.  

Until then...

Love love love xxx