The Best Hair Care Duo...

... For curly hair! You may know I hate fussing over my hair, I don't like trying new hair care products because they're generally don't do much for me. I have long, thick, curly hair and not a lot can maintain this mane. But I have found two products which work so magically together.

Review: Osmo Intensive Deep Repair Mask

I picked up the Osmo Intensive Deep Repair Mask from feelunique when it was on sale on a whim. I wasn't expecting much but I am actually very impressed.

Hair Care 101

I'm not a big fan of change, and I don't like to fix things that aren't broken so some of these hair products are ones I have used basically forever. I don't do a lot to my hair, I am really lazy with it - but I like to think it works for me. I have medium-long thick, curly hair, it's a big ole' lions mane. I do love it though. It's not super hard to look after but it's not super easy either, but the products I use help me keep my lions mane at bay.

Herbal Essences: Beautiful Ends Protection Cream - Beautiful Ends Intensive Mask - Beautiful Ends Shampoo - Hello Hydration Conditioner - Moroccan Oil - TIGI Foxy Curls Spray

I told you I kept it simple. Clearly I love Herbal Essences. Why? Because it does the job. It cleans my hair without stripping it too much. I have used Herbal Essences shampoo and conditioner for a very long time, I'm comfortable with them and I know they work for my hair. The combination of Beautiful Ends and Hello Hydration is perfect for my hair as they leave it nourished and silky. 

I wash my hair every other day, if I feel my hair needs a bit more shine, I'll use the Intensive Mask in replacement of the conditioner - it leaves my hair feeling even softer, which is always nice. I apply two pumps of Moroccan Oil (review here) to my hair after I have brushed it after a shower, so when it's damp. The Protection Cream is something I use usually on second day hair if my hair is feeling dry and my curls aren't as bouncy as they usually are. Speaking of curls - I don't usually do anything to keep them under control or stay in place but sometimes they do get a little messy, but a few sprays of the TIGI Foxy Curls Spray defines my curls and leaves my hair soft and smelling yummy. 

If I have a few hours, I like to apply Body Shop's Brazil nut Moisture Mask which essentially softens my hair and leaves it nourished. It smells great, of course, it is from Body Shop. I just apply this to damp hair and wrap it all up in a towel and laze around the house for a few hours before washing it out. The texture is sort of creamy, and it's really easy to apply.

When I do put in a little effort into my hair (that basically means when I don't roll out the bed, fix my fringe then leave the house) I like to spray it into place (well hey, I did spend more than five minutes on it!). So I use L'Oreal's Elnett Satin Diamond Hair Spray which I believe is a favourite amongst many. It's quite light weight for a hairspray, it doesn't leave my hair sticky or hard and it's easy to remove from the hair.

So that's it for my current hair care routine. I will eventually change it up, but for now these products are the ones to keep my curly locks curly and decent and not a big, frizzy mess. 

Hope you're doing well, thank you so much for reading (and for putting up with me saying 'hair' a lot)!

-Kiran xo

Review: Moroccan Oil

I finally got my hands on the famous Moroccan Oil and was eager to test it out the minute I got it. Moroccan Oil is essentially a blend of Argan oil - which is often referred to as 'liquid gold' as it's hair's best friend. It hydrates hair in a natural way as its rich in vitamins and natural antioxidants that strengthen the hair (I wish Argan oil was something we learnt in GCSE Science, but moving on.) Moroccan Oil essentially helps to revive your hair, it strengthens, nourishes, conditions and it also reduces the time it takes for your hair to dry (really, it does).

I have medium-long thick, curly hair so naturally my hair tends to be more dry as it is curly. Since I can remember my mum always used to apply baby oil into my hair after a shower, and I kept doing this until I got Moroccan Oil. I used to apply a small amount of baby oil into my hair when I had brushed it after a shower, so when it was damp. But, Moroccan Oil has now taken its place - I apply two pumps into the palm of my hand, then run it through my hair, focusing mainly on the ends then I quickly massage it into the roots of my hair.

Moroccan Oil is not greasy at all - given that you're using the right amount.

After the first use, I noticed a huge difference in my hair. It looked shinier, healthier, it was softer and more conditioned. Suffice to say, I was and am impressed. I've read some other reviews on this product, where people state they are unhappy about the silicones in this product, however, I don't actually have a problem with this. Moroccan Oil has made my hair softer and more nourished - but I will do a follow up review on this in a month or two months time to see if it's still doing the job. But for now, me gusta.

If you're interested but still unsure, you can always grab a small bottle to test it out.

Thanks for reading, hope you're doing well!

-Kiran xo