Showing posts with label tlc. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tlc. Show all posts

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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Wednesday, 17 April 2013

Skin Saviours: Australian Bodycare Face Cream and Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips

Australian Bodycare Teatree Oil Balancing Face Cream, £11.05, BiorĂ© Deep Cleansing Pore Strips, £7.99

Cleanse, tone, moisturise, hang upside down from the tree of life... there is literally no escaping the odd troublesome breakout. From the humble pimple to a smattering of unsightly blackheads, they are always waiting to pop up as we least expect.

To combat outbreaks, I rely on a face cream by Australian Bodycare after my cleanse and tone regime. It's thick without being greasy, and the tea-tree is amazing for soothing and repairing skin. I often find that I'll have a break out because my skin is dry from the weather, contrary to the popular belief that all spots are caused by oily skin, so this rich moisturiser really works for me. 

For the dreaded T-Zone (Why does this have to exist? Why?) I opt for BiorĂ© Deep Cleansing Pore Strips for an occasional de-clutter. Never try and dig out a black head before it is ready as this will leave you with nasty open pores. If you can't resist the squeeze (guilty, your beauty honour) then wait until they are clearly raised to the surface, so quite dark in colour, and gently apply pressure on either side. 

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