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Top 5 Natural DIY Hair Conditioning Treatments

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Top 5 Natural DIY Hair Conditioning Treatments

By Somreeta

The dry and cold weather during the winter months tend to strip your hair of moisture. As a result, your tresses look dull, frizzy, and lifeless. Dry hair is more prone to breakage and develops split ends. Hence, it is important to nourish and condition your hair. The right kind of conditioning treatments during the winters would help to lock in moisture content in the hair shafts, thereby making your hair soft and manageable. Check out the top 5 natural hair conditioning treatments that are not only simple but also effective.

1. BANANA NOURISHING HAIR TREATMENT: Put a ripe banana, 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 3 tablespoons of honey in a blender. Blend well and apply this rich concoction on your hair shafts. Olive oil is one of the best known natural moisturizers while honey is a natural humectant. Banana helps minimize contraction while nourishing your hair thoroughly. After 30 minutes, wash it off. Be patient while washing, as banana tends to stick to your hair. Do it once a week for best results.

2. WHOLESOME EGG TREATMENT: Whisk an egg, 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise and a cup of plain yogurt in a bowl and apply the mixture liberally on your hair strands. The natural proteins and vitamins present in egg works wonders in strengthening the hair follicles and bringing about significant reduction in dryness. Yogurt makes hair soft while mayonnaise moisturises your hair. Wait for 45 minutes post application and rinse thoroughly with trepid water and shampoo. This homemade hair treatment can be done twice every week.

3. AVOCADO PROTEIN HAIR TREATMENT: Avocado is a rich storehouse of natural proteins and oils. Mash an avocado and add 5 to 6 drops of peppermint oil. Shampoo your hair, squeeze the water out and apply this mask. Wait for about 20 minutes and rinse well. Hair feels soft, smooth and hydrated.

4. CLASSIC MILK AND HONEY TREATMENT: It is pretty easy to prepare this classic hair mask. Mix two tablespoons of honey to a cup of whole milk and apply this natural hair potion along the length of your hair. Leave it on for about 15 minutes and rinse well. This mask strengthens your hair, moisturises it and rejuvenates dry hair. Do this treatment twice every week to see amazing results.

5. HOT OIL TREATMENT: The homemade hot oil treatment has stood the test of time. Warm up any natural oil of your choice and massage your hair and scalp well. You could use olive oil, almond oil, coconut oil or jojoba oil. You may even love to blend two oils in equal amounts and then, add a few drops of your favourite essential oil for extra benefits. Follow up with turban therapy and then shampoo. Hair feels soft, moisturized and well-nourished.

Isn’t t easy to attain gorgeous locks just by following a few homemade hair care treatments? Opt for these DIY conditioners and get beautiful and nourished hair, naturally!

Editor’s Note: I so agree with Hot Oil one. I am going to try a few of these for sure, especially milk and honey 🙂 Nice post Somreeta

P.S: Images from Google

Do you follow these at home DIY’s for Deep Conditioning your hair?

How to Make your Hair Stronger & Thicker Naturally

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How to Make your Hair Stronger & Thicker Naturally

Do you want a stronger, thicker mane? Well, who doesn’t. One of the main causes for weak hair is thinning, which makes it more prone to hair fall, and inversely overall thinner density and fine hair. Many of you have always asked for my hair care routine, now I don’t follow particular brands all the time, but these tips are something I follow in general always.

This is my natural hair which is curled..no extensions
Straight Hair

Read on to know how you can get stronger & thicker hair naturally.

1. Washing hair on alternate days

If you are washing hair every day, then you are washing off the natural oils from the scalp, which keep the scalp healthy. On the contrary, if you are washing it just once a week, you are letting dirt and dandruff settle on your scalp making it more prone to hair fall. The frequency of washing hair should be moderate, preferably once every two-three days.

2. Never brush wet hair

Never ever do that. This is a strict NO-NO. Wet hair is prone to breakage. It may come off from the roots or even split in parts. Invest in a wide tooth comb, preferably made of wood, to comb through wet hair with a very gentle hand. Take a firm grip of your hair in small bunches, while combing through the roots, so that the roots are not succumbed to unnecessary pulls.

3. Well Balanced Diet

Your hair may be thin because the roots are unable to get the nutrients it needs, from your diet. Proteins and Vitamins are an absolute necessity for your hair. Include fish, daal, pulses, and soybeans (for proteins) And nuts, fruits and veggies (for Vitamin B, Biotin and Omega 3 Fatty Acids). Flax seeds, Avocado deserve special mention as a rich source of Vitamins. Also, Vitamin C helps promote hair growth, so a lot of citrus based fruits and Amla must also be included. As a last resort, you can also take supplements which usually contain biotin, fish oil, protein, multi-vitamins, etc. Also, drink lots of water as mentioned always.

4. Massage your scalp

Massage your scalp daily with your fingertips with a gentle hand for better blood circulation of the head and scalp. You can also go for an overnight oil treatment or a one hour massage just before you shampoo, with warm coconut or olive oil or a mix of both. I also add Evian Vitamin E capsule oil at times.

5. Avoid hot tools

Use hot tools only during special occasions (read once in a blue moon). Avoid it as much as you can. Air dry your hair instead of a blow dryer and use frizz-fighting products. If you still have to use hot tools, always use a heat protectant.

6. Protect your hair

Protect your hair from direct sunlight by using hats, scarves, etc. Go for regular trimming to get rid of split ends and breakage.

7. Do not color your hair

I know if someone has grey hair and wants to cover that, coloring is necessary but if want to color your hair just for the fun of it, you are going to damage your hair, especially if you go for lighter colors like a blonde which requires bleaching of the hair. It thins your hair to 1/4th of the original size! I have pictures and would find them and add them maybe. I had just gone for highlights on a few strands a year ago and that too a darker color but I literally saw the size difference in the colored strand of hair and my normal strand of hair! I am never coloring my hair again, unless I have way too many greys. Also would prefer using something natural first like henna or sesame oil if that can help. But of course if you want to color anyway, always take good care of your hair by regular oiling, deep conditioning, etc. coz color does thin and dry out your hair!

All the above tips when followed religiously would help reduce hair loss and promote new hair growth which will help your hair become stronger and thicker.

I follow all of these and try to follow the diet one as much as a I can. I rarely use a blow dryer or straighter, I prefer natural, air dried hair and let my hair be. I always use a conditioner post shampoo and also a leave-in serum or cream, I like MoroccanOil and Kerastase for that.

Read another similar hair concerns post HERE and more hair care posts HERE.

I have gone shorter this year coz I wanted a change but I am sure my hair will grow back again quickly 🙂

Do you follow these tips? What do you do for stronger, thicker hair?

L’Oreal Professionnel Mythic Oil Ritual Experiental & Vlog

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L’Oreal Professionnel Mythic Oil Ritual Experiental & Vlog

Hi guys,

So a few days ago I went to the L’Oreal Academy for the L’Oreal Professionnel Mythic Oil Ritual Experiental. Let me tell you a little more about the Mythic Oil Range and the service.

Mythic Oil Range: A unique range infused with 4 precious oils to unlock the secret to that legendary hair you’ve always wanted!

Argan Oil, a deeply hydrating oil known to restore smoothness and shine

Cotton Seed Oil, an oil that helps in regeneration

Rice Bran Oil, deeply nourishes each hair strand to leave hair smooth and soft

Cranberry Oil, A precious oil with illuminating properties to enhance the radiance

Your Mythical Must-Have: Mythic Oil Rich Oil

The Mythic Oil Rich Oil is a versatile oil like no other! Try it before you shampoo, to give you that deep nourishment! Use it as a styling product for that legendary look with a magical shine or overnight for intensive nourishment.

Rich Oil is a perfect blend of the most potent oils in nature; Argan oil from the magical argan tree or “tree of life” and rice bran oil. This versatile oil is immediately absorbed for a light weight feel, leaving the hair looking deeply illuminated and magical nourishment. This Oil is sure to be your mane-favourite!

It has 8 different types of rituals which depend on the condition of your hair. Since I had travelled to Jaipur and the hard water and climate there made my hair quite dry, we went with the ‘Mythic Repair Magic‘.

Mythic Repair Magic, a deeply nourishing ritual, specially designed for repairing extremely dry and damaged hair. It gently treats the scalp and helps protect hair against frizz and also illuminates it.

Here is a small vlog of the procedure:

Coming to the procedure:

1. Usually the ritual starts with application of a mix of ‘Rich Oil’ and ‘Oil Bar’ concentrate. But since my hair was not washed 2-3 days prior, the expert first washed my hair and blow dried it, for the ritual to work better.

2. And then a mix of oils is applied on every section of the hair and the scalp.

3. Scalp is massaged for about 5 minutes.

4. Hair is washed again with the Mythic Oil Shampoo.

5. Then the mask is applied on each section of hair, which has a few drops of the ‘Rich Oil’ mixed in it.

6. It is kept for about 10-15 minutes

7. Hair is washed again but only with plain water this time.

8. Blow dried and the Rich Oil is applied towards the lower half and ends.

I absolutely loved how my hair felt post the treatment. As mentioned above due to travelling and change in climate, my hair was in the worst condition possible and very dry, it was back to normal and more softer and smoother.

Duration: Around 1-1.5 hours

Price: Rs.1000 to 1500/- depending on the salon from where you get it done.

L’Oreal Professionnel Mythic Oil Ritual is available at all major salons all over India.

Here are the ‘Before-After’ pics, ignore the half hair behind :/

The ritual is pretty economical and any salon nearby you would be doing it for about 1000 bucks, I definitely recommend getting it done once in 2 months, if you don’t have the time to get it done once in a month. It makes a huge difference to the hair.

I also got the Mythic Oil range for personal use and would review the range too after using it for about a month or so.

Have you tried the L’Oreal Professionnel Mythic Oil Range yet? Will you try this experiental?

P.S: Services were offered by the brand in exchange of review but that has not affected my opinion.

TRESemmé Ionic Strength Range Shampoo, Conditioner Review

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TRESemmé Ionic Strength Range Shampoo, Conditioner Review

Hi guys,

So after I finished using the Dove Oxygen Moisture Range, I tried this new TRESemme Ionic Strength Range and here is my review.

What the Company claims:  This innovative range is inspired from salon treatments that “reconstruct”and “repair” hair that has been exposed to styling and in the process,weakened and damaged. The Advanced IONIC Complex in this new range nourishes the hair and forms a protective shield, allowing it to withstand the potential damage due to heat styling tools and frequent brushing, while also reinforcing hair’s natural strength. Gentle enough for daily use, TRESemméIonic Strength ensures your hair is strong and beautifully soft making it manageable, like you have just stepped out of a salon.

How does the product work?

Using an electric appliance on your hair can damage it. Damaged hair has more negative charge. TRESemmé Ionic Strength technology with ionic complex contains positively charged ingredients which get attracted to the negatively charged damaged hair, making it smoother. When used with Ionic Strength conditioner it helps restore and nourish your hair, reinforcing its natural protection to damage.

MRP: TRESemmé Ionic Strength Shampoo 190ml Rs. 185, 580ml Rs. 415

TRESemmé Ionic Strength Conditioner 85ml Rs. 94,  190ml Rs. 185

Ingredients Shampoo:

Ingredients Conditioner:

It comes in the trademark TRESemme black and white packaging with a press button flip to open and shut. Also it has the same runny white shampoo and a thick white conditioner as the other TRESemme ranges. Smells also almost the same. My favourite TRESemme Range was the Split End Remedy one, that reminds me it’s been ages I have not used that and should try that again soon!

The shampoo foams amazingly well and cleans your scalp and hair nicely, it is very hydrating and moisturising, so it actually would hydrate the dry, damaged hair as claimed. I don’t have dry hair and neither is my hair chemically treated or colored, so I did not see much of a difference in that. But it definitely left my hair softer and smoother, only thing being since my hair is not dry, rich shampoos kind of weigh my hair down and I do not get volume and bounce.

I love volume in my hair and the Dove Oxygen Moisture Shampoo actually used to give me amazing volume, since I used this shampoo directly after Dove, it was a straight comparision in my head and that is the only thing I don’t really like in this shampoo. However the same thing is a boon for dry, damaged hair.

Conditioner is rich and hydrating again, it untangles all the knots left while washing the hair and makes your fingers slide through the hair easily. I do like rich conditioners especially for the end parts of the hair and I quite like this.

At Rs.185/- it is slightly expensive than other shampoos and conditioners, but the difference is not much. I like it when brand has different sizes available and the smaller ones are perfect for travel.

Overall I would say, if you have dry, damaged hair, use a lot of heat, coloring, etc, this range will work really well on your hair. However, if your hair is normal, not very dry and you are not into coloring or heat, I would suggest using the Dove Oxygen Moisture Range. If I have to choose one for myself, I would go with Dove. I like this range but it is not my favourite

Rating:

Shampoo:

Quality: 3.5/5
Value for money : 3.75/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall rating: 3.75/5

Conditioner:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money : 4/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall rating: 4/5

Have you tried this new TRESemme Ionic Strength Range yet?

Hair Concerns, Causes & Cures

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Hair Concerns, Causes & Cures

Hi guys,

Today I am talking about the hair concerns/problems most of us face. From dryness, greying, hair fall, split ends to dandruff, itchiness, oily scalp, etc. there are so many different hair issues one faces at every different point of time.

If you have dry scalp and hair, it is mostly itchy, flaky scalp, dandruff and frizz that one faces usually. If you have oily scalp and hair, then hair looks weighed down, greasy and dull. Greying of hair, dandruff and hair fall is like very common for all hair types, those are some common hair problems.

This is my natural hair which is curled..no extensions

I have talked about hair fall and how to grow long, healthy hair before HERE and HERE.

Chemical treatments like coloring and straightening/rebonding are the main culprits when it comes to dry or damaged hair. Coloring especially using a light color/bleaching rips off the moisture from your hair strands and makes it very thin. When you compare it to your natural hair, the colored strands are half in thickness and look dry, dull and frizzy. Rebonding is again chemically changing your hair structure while leads to terrible hair fall! Avoid chemical treatments and coloring as much as you can.

Straight Hair

Heat styling is again something that causes hair to become dry and frizzy, you should avoid using heat especially if you have dry hair. Keep it occasional and if you cannot avoid it, then use a very good heat protectant before heat styling.

A good healthy diet and proper sleep can change the way your skin and hair looks and feels completely. Hair needs iron, zinc, protein, etc. and if it is not getting those nutrients from the diet, it will start falling as they won’t be strong enough and not grow at a rate they should. Proper sleep can help reduce your stress and also some amount of exercise/yoga helps manage stress and keep it in check.

Pollution and sun exposure are other culprits which damage your hair. Always carry a scarf/umbrella to protect your hair. Tie and cover your hair when you are swimming or working out, so as to protect it from chlorine or sweat respectively.

Dry hair which does not get enough nutrients also leads to split ends since the ends of the hair are not getting nourishment. And heat styling ,etc further dries out the ends.

Apart from a proper diet and managing your stress, you need to avoid coloring/chemical treatments/heat styling, etc. and nourish your hair with the right products.

Hair oils/serums/heat protectants, etc. are here to help your hair and keep them hydrated and nourished. Oil your hair twice a week and shampoo 2-3 times a week to keep dirt and dandruff at bay.

Oiling helps you in many ways as it is something that goes within your scalp and nourish your hair from the roots. Hair oils are the only hair care product that actually work from within and go onto the scalp. Don’t worry about using excess oil as the scalp will absorb only as much as is needed. I am currently using the Dabur Vatika Enriched Coconut Hair Oil once/twice a week. Even if I forget to oil it overnight, I use it at least one hour before shampooing. Whenever I oil my hair, the hair is smoother, shinier and tangle free post shampooing, even without a conditioner.

Also, deep conditioning helps me keep dandruff and split ends at bay. For dandruff, the best thing is not let your scalp dry and if you are suffering from too much dandruff which just doesn’t leave you, try a few home remedies. For me, soaking methi/fenugreek seeds overnight in water and blending them with curd and applying half an hour before washing my hair works. Also lemon juice works at some times.

So these were some of the hair concerns, causes of it and how to avoid/cure them.

What do you think of hair problems? How do you manage them?

L’Oreal Professionnel Tecni Art Extreme Splash Review

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L’Oreal Professionnel Tecni Art Extreme Splash Review

What the Company claims: L’Oreal Professionnel Tecni Art Extreme Splash is a wet-look gel that provides long-lasting hold
Suitable for all hair types, the lightweight gel leaves a visible shine without excess residue
Create a range of hair styles with definition and ultimate precision

Inspired by the explosion of wet looks on runways and red carpets, L’Oréal Professionnel creates Extreme Splash– an elastic-hold, wet look gelée for an ultra-sleek, yet supple effect that lasts, even in extreme conditions. Its revolutionary unbreakable technology includes a mix of high-fixing, texturizing polymers and glycerin. It can be used on dry or damp and on any length. Extreme Splash is ideal to create wet looks – from a slicked back, after-pool look to the wet look ballerina bun, or even dual-textured styling effects.

The New Limited Edition Extreme Splash Gelée from L’Oréal Professionnel is a pliable, flexible and high-shine gelée , ideal for creating an extreme wet, slicked-back look, for all hair lengths and types.

•Strong hold gelée – Force 4
•Extreme shine finish
•Pliable and flexible formula
•Completely re-workable
•Non-greasy finish

Provocative shine with elastic hold that lasts even under hot backstage lighting. No visible residue. Non-greasy. Washes away easily.

How To Use: Apply from roots to mid-lengths.For a side-swept wet-look: Bring hair over to one side and comb the gel through from roots to mid-lengths.

MRP: Rs.700/- for 150ml

Ingredients:

It comes in a black and blue packaging with a black pump dispensor. It is a thick gel with a blue tint, be careful of the quantity you take as you need very little of the gel.

You know how Preity Zinta has her signature wet looking curls all the time? And the sleek tight hair buns and side swept hairstyles on the runways..well it is all thanks to a product like this one.

Hair sprays stiffen your hair, so when you want to keep your hairstyle in place but still don’t want that super stiff look of a hair spray, the L’Oreal Professionnel Tecni Art Extreme Splash will come to your rescue.

There are days when I want my hair parting and pouf to stay in a certain place, is when I take a bit of this product and set the hair in place and then it doesn’t budge and the pouf and parting stays throughout the day. The hair do take the shape but are not as stiff as with a hair spray and you can still move them with ease.

It is not something I would use on an everyday basis, only when I want to create a particular look. If you are a guy who loves using gels and creating spikes, this is the product for you!

It is not very expensive as 150ml is a super huge quantity and this will last forever as you need just a bit of the product every time.

Overall, I would say if you are someone who experiments a lot with hair and creates different hair styles, then you can try this. Not something for regular use or if you keep your hair open or tied in a full or half pony everyday. Definitely recommend it to guys! And if you are a girl with curly hair who likes Preity Zinta like wet curls.

I am not much into sleek hair styles, so not something I use much and I would not repurchase it.

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money : 4/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall rating: 3.5/5

Have you tried any hair styling product that gives a wet look?

Priety Zinta’s pic from Google Images.

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Godrej Nupur Coconut Henna Crème Colour Review,Demo

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Godrej Nupur Coconut Henna Crème Colour Review,Demo

Hey guys,

Godrej Nupur has come up with a new Coconut and henna based crème hair colour. My mom colors her hair very regularly and I have tried 1-2 hair colors on her before too.

Product features: The Goodness Ingredients: Henna and coconut oil have been trusted for centuries. It is an extremely popular hair care solution known for its natural goodness and deep nourishing qualities.

Goodness of Henna
Healthy, Nourished Hair
Nourishment of Coconut Oil
Long Lasting Colour

Convenience with Pre-Measured Sachets: The simple pre-measured sachets are easy to use, no need to measure.
Just cut, fully squeeze the colour & developer sachets, and mix in a plastic or glass bowl. You are ready to go.

MRP: 20gm + 20ml- Rs.39/-

Shades Available:

  • Dark Brown
  • Natural Brown
  • Natural Black
  • Burgundy

When I got a chance to try this new hair colour on my mom, I was like why not. I like the fact that Godrej Nupur has added natural ingredients to hair colours- ingredients which are really good for your hair, especially coconut oil. The coconut oil is known to be an excellent deep conditioner for hair and helps to make hair healthier and luxuriant, while the henna in the hair colour is known to nourish hair, making it silkier and shinier, and making it look healthy.

It’s been 7 months since I have got married and I miss my mom like crazy, I had expected that I would miss her, but I miss her way too beyond any expectations 🙁 More so, coz I live all alone i.e. just me and hubby.

This time I coloured her hair, trust me you should do it too for your mom. You get to spend that time together and it is like a small connect emotionally.

Since this hair colour has pre- measured sachets, I just had to mix the colour and developer and it was ready.

The Mix of Colour and Developer

I went with the colour ‘Natural Brown’ for my mom. As the pack mentions, for longer hair you would need 2-3 packs., we tried covering majority areas of greys for which one pack sufficed.

I used a brush and had worn gloves for easier application and to avoid staining my hands. We did a patch test on her before to see if she is not allergic to anything in the product and as expected, she was not and we went ahead with the colour. Godrej Nupur Coconut Henna Hair Colour is safe and contains natural ingredients and is also an ammonia free hair colour, but every skin is different, so always do a patch test first. The packet also suggests doing a patch test first before application.

You can read more about the hair colour and some FAQ’s HERE

You need to keep the colour for 30 minutes and then wash with normal water.

Here is a Before-After. I tried it from 2 different angles,coz the crown was where my mom has the most greys and it showed a remarkable difference.

Before,With the Colour,After
Before-After (Crown)

I would say I am pretty impressed with the results.The coconut & henna in the colour worked wonders by leaving her hair feeling nourished, covering the greys, giving it a shine and silkiness & a nice natural brown shade with a lovely fragrance. And it is so economically priced at Rs.39/-. My mom loved it too and I guess she is going to stick to this for a long time now 😀 Recommended. It is truly a #ColourThatCares

Before signing off, I want to leave you all with some tips on selecting the right colour for your hair: http://www.godrejnupur.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-hair-colour/3

Now that you’ve chosen the right colour for your hair, here are a few things you would want to avoid while getting your hair coloured: http://www.godrejnupur.com/blog/7-things-to-avoid-while-getting-your-hair-coloured/7

You can follow Godrej Nupur here:

Website – www.godrejnupur.com

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/GodrejNupur

Twitter – www.twitter.com/GodrejNupur

Instagram – @godrejnupur

Do you colour your hair? Have you tried the new Godrej Nupur Coconut Henna Crème Hair Colour?

P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review

Kerastase Elixir Ultime Beautifying Oil Cream Review

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Kerastase Elixir Ultime Beautifying Oil Cream Review

What the Company claims: Drawing inspiration from our legendary Elixir Ultime Oil, we have now created a unique concept in hair care – the revolutionary ‘Elixir Ultime Beautifying Cream’.

Infused with the goodness of oil, the ease of a cream and the lightness of a silk veil, it was created for the Kérastase woman of today, who deserves and expects perfection and pampering, in every aspect of her life.

Kérastase ELIXIR ULTIME Beautifying Oil Cream beautifully nourishes and softens hair without weighing it down.

Enriched with the Oleo-Complexe and infused with the delicate floral scent of Millennium Rose, Kérastase ELIXIR ULTIME Beautifying Oil Cream is a versatile beautifying oil which protects hair against external aggressors.

Directions: Apply Kérastase ELIXIR ULTIME Beautifying Oil Cream to damp hair. Leave in.

MRP: Rs.2200/- for 150ml

Ingredients:

I have tried lots of hair serums from different brands, also the Kerastase Resistance Fibre Architecte Serum which I loved but had not tried the Elixir Ultime Oil yet. I had heard lots of good things about it and then I got the chance to try their recent new launch, the Kerastase Elixir Beautifying Oil Cream which co-incidentally came with the Elixir Ultime Classic Oil.

The Kerastase Elixir Ultime Beautifying Oil Cream comes in a long golden tube packaging, the only con with the tube packaging is one cannot know how much product is left inside.

It comes seal packed, so you can be rest assured of the product and also there is no spillage before you open and try the product, as happens with a few without the seal, being smeared all around in the cap.

It is a white colored cream, very light and runny in texture, it feels almost water based, even though it is oil based. It has very tiny shimmer particles which will be left all over your hands, after using it on the hair.

I take a tiny pea sized amount and use it from 2 inches above the roots to the tips, as mentioned. I add in extra if I feel I need more, but that is very rare.

Residue Shimmer

I love how light weight it is, that it blends seamlessly and just evaporates from the hair like you haven’t applied anything at all. I use it on still a bit damp but towel-dried hair and let it air dry naturally.

It has controlled about 90% of my frizz even in these monsoons when I face the frizz issue the most. My hair is soft and smooth to touch post drying and the tiny shimmer is what gives the hair a nice shine too.

Only caution I would like to mention is do not use too much or it weighs down the hair and gives it a wet look.

I also use it in one other way, i.e. mixing the Kerastase Beautifying Oil Cream with a little bit of Kerastase Elixir Ultime Classic Oil and then applying the combo, it works like MAGIC! Trust me, my hair feels and looks the best with this combo.

Mixing both

I can just say I am in LOVE with this! I absolutely love this Beautifying Oil Cream and highly recommend it!

Only con I would say is the price, it’s a bit on the higher side and the availability, it is salon-exclusive or you would get it at stand-alone Kerastase stores. But 150ml is still a very good quantity,considering most Kerastase products are 30 to 50ml for around the same price.

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money : 3.75/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall rating: 4/5

Have you tried the Kerastase Elixir Ultime Beautifying Oil Cream or the Elixir Ultime Oil?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Haircut at Juice Salon: I went Short! #GetTheLookWithJUICE

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Haircut at Juice Salon: I went Short! #GetTheLookWithJUICE

Hi guys,

I had not got a haircut since December i.e. last I had got it done just before my wedding. So, it had been a good 6-7 months and my hair desperately needed a cut. Last week I went to the Juice Salon at Inorbit Mall, Vashi to try out their new monsoon haircut + style. Ronnie, a super talented and an amazing hairstylist came down all the way to Vashi for me.

You must have seen this pic on my Instagram.

Juice has come up with 3 new hairstyles for the monsoons, 2 for women and 1 for men. I tried out one according to my face shape and hair texture. Ronnie started with washing my hair and then applying a serum which also works as a heat protectant for the blow drying later.

She chopped off 4-5 inches from the ends. Now this is the first time I have gone this short at a time 😀 I have always had long hair and hardly go short,so this is a refreshing change.

She layered on the top section to give the hair volume on the crown. And side swept bangs to frame the face which I am completely loving. She made sure she gives a haircut which is just was-and-go on regular days. And it indeed is, I am completely loving it.

Ronnie wanted soft,wavy curls at the ends but not those tong ones, a much softer version. She curled the ends with a hair straightener and then blow dried the crown section to give volume.

She gave me a lot of hair tips about serums,shampoos and hair styling products in general,it was so good chatting with her. She used a hair spray on her palm and gently used it on the top for the bangs to stay in place.

Here is my ‘Before’ and ‘After’

Me and Ronnie..

This is how my hair looked from behind.

Time for the surprise! One of you gets a chance to get this haircut. All you have to do is:

1. Follow me (@bhumika_t) and Juice Salon on Twitter.

2. Tell me a good reason as to why you need this haircut,you can tweet tagging me and Juice Salon and use the hashtag #GetTheLookWithJUICE

The contest is open only for Mumbai residents and it starts today and ends on 15th July,2015.

Get tweeting 🙂

SP Luxe Oil Hair Spa Review & Experience

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SP Luxe Oil Hair Spa Review & Experience

Hi guys,

Last week I went for the SP Luxe Oil Hair Spa Experiental at the Tesoura Salon at Bandra. A much needed hair pampering after a long,long time.

I was greeted with Lemon Iced Tea and the attendant explained me the entire hair spa process.

Steps:

1. She washed my hair at first with the System Professional Luxe Oil Keratin Protect Shampoo.

2. The she combined the System Professional Luxe Oil Keratin Restore Mask and System Professional Luxe Oil Reconstructive Elixir in 80:20 proportion and applied it all over my hair strand by strand.

3. She massaged my scalp and hair for 4-5 minutes.

4. Then hair was given a steam,towards the ends for 3-4 minutes.

5. Hair was washed again,only with cold water this time.

6. Then she blow dried my hair on medium blast and applied a few drops of the System Professional Luxe Oil Reconstructive Elixir.

About the products used:

1.System Professional LuxeOil Keratin Protect Shampoo: Gives light-weight, luxurious cleansing, also sets the foundation and gives shine + keratin protection. It provides lightweight luxurious cleansing that sets the foundation for a transforming hair service. The shampoo contains a special system of surfactants and boosting polymers that create creamy, long-lasting foam allowing even distribution of key ingredients on hair.
200 ml for Rs 995

2.System Professional LuxeOil Keratin Restore Mask: Instantly reconstructs hair fiber to improve hair texture and leave it soft to touch. With a special combination of three specially design polymers, and the luxurious oils, the mask provides a luxurious lightness that creates a “lubricating film” that is thin, even and elastic on hair surface and provides super low surface & inter fiber friction without greasiness.
150 ml for Rs.1095

3.System Professional LuxeOil Reconstructive Elixir: Luxurious hair oil which protects hair keratin and provides light-weight, long lasting smoothness. It protects the hair from drying out and gives additional shine. The fusion of oils infuses into the hair structure to transform hair from inside and out and protects the keratin, leaving instant and long lasting smoothness.
100 ml for Rs 2300

Duration: 45-50 minutes

Here is my before-after 😀

Before-After

My hair felt super soft and smooth,frizz free and stayed that way for 3 days. I think it was an easy process and a deep conditioning hair spa like this can be even tried in the comfort of your home. You just need the shampoo,mask and serum. I am planning on splurging on these products, I already have the Reconstructive Elixir, would be trying the shampoo and mask soon.

What do you think of a hair spa? Do you do anything special for your hair?

P.S: Services were provided by the brand but that has not affected my opinion.