Shampoo

Naked Detox 2 in 1

- Vicki 5 Comments

Naked Detox 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner

I have fairly long naturally wavy hair and I use quite a lot of products to keep my waves looking healthy and give it some bounce so about once a week I like to use a clarifying shampoo to get my hair back to basics and give it a deep clean and rid it of any buildup

This past month I’ve been using the Naked Detox Peppermint & Sorrel Leaf 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner* This is targeted at removing the build up of dirt caused by pollution and the build up of products over time. It is gentle on my scalp which can be quite sensitive and this feels like it really cleans and takes my hair back without drying it out or being too harsh & stripping all its natural oils.

When I have used this my hair feels clean, glossy and my waves are light and have natural bounce without being weighed down. Its easy to style and looks healthy. I love that this is a 2 in 1 product and I don’t feel the need to add extra conditioner after using this as it doesn’t strip my hair. When I use this I am super fast in the shower, I might get a few more 2 in 1 products for speedy showering.

This has a fresh scent almost like cut grass, I can’t smell the peppermint too much, the scent isn’t the best but it’s not overpowering & it gets the job done well, so I can’t complain. Naked pride themselves on being Cruelty Free and this product is 97% natural, no parabens, SLS or petrochemicals so it’s ticking all the boxes.

If you want a clarifying shampoo that’s gentle and will leave your hair clean & light, then this is for you.

Naked Detox 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner – £3.99 for 250ml. Naked do a huge range of hair care & body care so if this particular product isn’t your thing, ret assured they will have something to suit your needs.

Please note that most of the Naked range are Vegan Friendly but incase you’re wondering these are the few products that currently are not Vegan Friendly, as these contain either honey, beeswax or milk derivatives..

  • Coco de Mer Body Butter
  • Smooth Silky Shampoo
  • Shine Hydrating Shampoo
  • Shine Hydrating Conditioner
  • Colour Protection Conditioner
  • Volume Body Building Conditioner
  • Heat Defender Heat Protection Spray
  • Mama Stretch Mark Cream

Let me know if you have tried anything from Naked & if so what products you would recommend.

Products that are marked with an * have either been sent to me for my consideration or I’ve received at events. I’m under no obligation to review them on my blog. However if I do, the reviews are 100% my own

Tommy Guns Hair Care

- Vicki 2 Comments

My hair is the longest it’s ever been in my 34 years on the planet. I struggle to keep it looking healthy and manageable. It is naturally wavy with a slight curl and gets greasy very easily. Tommy Guns is a brand I have heard of & I use their Winter Dew Drops. I adore the way this product gives my hair a beautiful glossy sheen. I have blogged about them here.

I’ve been testing out the above Shampoo and Conditioner* combo and I have to say the fact that they are a nice plum and pink colour makes me very happy. These smell quite masculine and not sickly sweet. I find them both uplifting and great for a morning shower. I also like the packaging, I think the simple design looks sleek and they look great in my shower.

The Fig and Plum Shampoo is targeted for Frizzy & Unruly hair, this is my hair in a nutshell. This was lovely to massage in and didn’t lather up into a crazy foamy mess. I hate it when the shampoo is over foamy, it is also easy to wash out and requires minimal effort. It states that the Fig is to smooth and soften the hair and the Plum helps to enrich the hair leaving it more manageable. I would have to agree with that, my hair is left sleek and I have less flyaway strands, especially on the top where I tend to get major frizz. This shampoo did tame my frizz.

I also used the Conditioner from the same line and together they make quite the pair. The conditioner is Fig, Plum and Marshmallow. How amazing does that sound! This smells lighter than the Shampoo but still fresh and quite Autumnal, must be the Fig. In this conditioner, the Marshmallow is used to soothe and enhance the hairs elasticity and to help prevent breakage while the Fig & Plum help enrich the hair leaving it more manageable for styling.

Tommyguns Hair Care

When using these I was able to go 3 days without washing my hair. My hair didn’t go greasy as quickly as it normally does and I thought it looked glossy while my curls had quite a bounce to them. These have been a pleasure to use and my husband has also used them and liked the shampoo in particular.

They also have Pomegranate and Orange / Blueberry and Ginseng / Jasmine and Wild Nettle / Sage and Basil / Bergamont and Inula. I like the sound of Pomegranate and Orange, it sounds very festive. Tommyguns online.

Both the Shampoo and Conditioner are £5.50 for 250ml

Products marked with an * have either been sent to me for my consideration or I’ve received at events. I’m under no obligation to review them on my blog. However if I do the reviews are 100% my own.

Neal and Wolf Luxury Haircare Review

- Vicki 5 Comments

I love to use nice hair products, I’m trying to use products that tame my locks and leave it glossy. I have naturally wavy hair and most days I don’t use heat on it as I let it dry naturally (apart from my fringe). I like the effortless look and have been growing my hair for the past year as I want to plat it and do lots of hairstyles that require long locks. Slowly but surely I’m getting there and my hair is now down to my shoulders.

I was kindly sent three products from Neal and Wolf to try. I’ve been using them for almost 6 weeks now and feel I can really give you a good review of them. I had never heard of this brand before but a quick google search showed that I have clearly been living under a rock as they are really well-known and loved by a lot of people.

Neal & Wolf

You can’t purchase them on the high street they are only available in selected hairdressers and online. You can order them from the Neal & Wolf online shop here.

I have been trying their Daily Cleansing Shampoo, Intense Care Treatment and the Super Shine Spray.

Neal and Wolf

Neal and Wolf

The Daily Cleansing Shampoo 250ml – £10.95

I wash my hair every 3 days and I so look forward to using this shampoo as it leaves no greasy heavy residue in your hair and if you didn’t want to condition your hair you’d still be left with glossy locks. It’s a very gentle cleansing shampoo and it smells utterly luxurious. It has a mixture of silk, milk and shea extract. I don’t think I have used a shampoo as nice as this, I feel like my hair is getting a treatment and so am I. You just have to smell it to understand.

Hair care

Intensive Care Conditioner 200ml – 12.95

My hair can get dry even though I very rarely use heat to style it and with dry hair comes flyaway hair, which is so hard to tame but this conditioner is so creamy and nourishing. I use this once a week for a really deep luxurious treatment and leave it on my hair for 10 minutes. Neal & Wolf say that ‘The difference in texture and appearance is truly stunning, leaving hair shiny, healthy and manageable.’ I have to agree my hair is very silky and bouncy not weighed down at all. This is my favourite product from the 3 I have tried.

Super Shine Spray 100ml – £11.95

The first thing I need to say about this is that it smells better than some of my perfumes It’s blooming lovely. This is a spray that you put on after styling on dry hair to really ramp up the shine. I tend to spray it more on the length of my hair as I get greasy roots very easily. You only need a couple of sprays to do the job & the spray action is very even is like a mist which I like.

I have to say I’m thrilled to have been introduced to this brand and I have my eye on a couple more things from them. Their hair care would make a really nice gift for someone who is into hair care as their packaging is really luxurious and the products are like having a salon experience at home. I can’t recommend them highly enough.

Let me know if you have tried anything from Neal & Wolf as I’d love to hear your recommendations.

* These three products were kindly sent to me for my consideration. My review is 100% my own.

Cute and Curly

- Vicki 4 Comments

Naked Curl Defining Shampoo and Conditioner*

I was kindly sent these a few weeks ago to try. I’ve naturally wavy hair with a slight curl (often frizzy). I love to wear my hair natural and very rarely style it or straighten it. I like the messy wave look. You may say lazy look. So I was thrilled to give these a go.

Naked are a brand that pride themselves on being Vegan and Vegetarian friendly, I know this is important for alot of people. They’re also a natural brand with their products being up to 99.7% natural. The two I am testing are 97%  natural and are free from parabens, SLS and  petrochemicals only the good stuff is left in. You can read their mission statement here. 

I found that these work better together. This isn’t always the case with hair care. They often say to use the corresponding shampoo & conditioner but often there is no need. With the Naked Curl Defining Range I found that my hair was alot more bouncy and less frizzy if I use both. If I used just the shampoo my hair would be glossy and wavy but my curls just weren’t as defined as when I used both the Shampoo and Conditioner.

Both products were lovely and not stripping in the least. In fact I found them nourishing. The Conditioner wasn’t too heavy, I think that’s why your curls are more bouncy as it doesn’t weigh your hair down and it’s really easy to rinse off. I’ve been going 3 days without washing my hair which is a first for me. These Naked products don’t coat your hair & make them greasy. They clean and nourish and the effects last a few days.

Naked is available online or in your local Boots. Curl Defining Shampoo £3.98 250ml & Curl Defining Conditioner £3.98 250ml

What have you tried from Naked? Have you tried this Curl defining range?

* I was kindly sent these to try & the review is 100% my own.