Showing posts with label Redken. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Redken. Show all posts

Monday, 23 September 2013

Redken Diamond Oil Review

The Redken brand is already well-known for its extreme hair-repair credentials. That's why I was so excited to trial their latest product launch, a smoothing oil for strength and shine...

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Firstly, big praise goes for the fact Redken have thought to deliver TWO variations of the same product, one for fine hair (in an amber bottle) and one for thick/coarse hair (black bottle). I’m sure fellow fine-haired beauty buffs will breath a big sigh of relief at hearing this.
Dare I say it? Yes, I do. I think the Redken Diamond Oil is one hundred times better than the market leader, Moroccanoil. Here’s why...
1. The little pipette applicator is a stroke of genius. I hate how much goes to waste you use a pump.
2. The formula is so light and versatile. I’ve used this product as a serum before blow-dying and on dry hair, and both have had gorgeous results.
3. It enhances shine AND strengthens. Most oils only focus on the latter. Redken has used it’s supreme knowledge of hair repair, including its trademark IPN (Interlock Protein Network) technology in the mix – which penetrates to the core of the hair and strengthens from within.
4. It’s nice and natural. The silicone-free blend is formulated with 99% natural oils, including coriander oils to create a protective barrier and apricot and camelina oils to enhance flexibility.
5. It’s good value. Although £31.99 may seem a touch pricey (roughly the same as Moroccanoil) you only need a few magical pipette drops per usage – so each bottle is going to last quite some time.
6. And finally… it looks really, really nice on your dressing table thanks to the gorgeous packaging.

Friday, 5 July 2013

Hair Repair: Redken Extreme Review

After years of dying my hair every shade of blonde under the sun - heck, even a splash of pink here and there - my hair has finally given out on me. I thought I was invincible, but no. The glory days are over. Now no dressing table of mine is complete without at least a gazillion stands of freshly-malted hair... SO attractive.


Not one to admit defeat, (I've been growing my hair for quite some time, and I'll be damned if I'm giving in now) I've got my locks under serious TLC management. I've been using Redken Extreme range as part of my hair care routine for the last two weeks - shampoo, conditioner, CAT and anti-snap - and my hair has already visibly improved.


I use the Redken Extreme CAT Protein Reconstructing Treatment (£14.30) spray every few washes, spritzing to damp hair after shampooing and leaving for 5 minutes, before rinsing and conditioning. The spray contains ceramide and protein to rebuild hair strength, without adding excess weight (so no lank greasiness, phew!) 

My standout product from the range is the Redken Extreme Anti-Snap (£14.30), which I use after every wash. It acts as a great de-tangler, restores that much needed hair strength, and contains heat protection too. I was very impressed by how soft my hair felt after just one use, and there was no stickiness as a result of the extra product. 

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