Day 11: Limited

"This wonder spray gives a tousled effect to layers and waves. Its formula with sea salt adds grippy-ness to make your style last longer. And when your 'do needs a bit of a refresh you can use this spray as a style re-activator."

£3.85 at Superdrug

The one brand I consistently buy time and time again after every empty bottle and tube is Vo5, there product have simply no flaws in my books and are of a great price. Upon hearing of their new Give Me Texture range I just wanted to buy absolutely everything! But being on a budget and having owed far too many beauty products I would care to admit I just limited myself to one. 'Dry Texturing Spray'. With seal salt added to voluminous your hair, this product is great for an instant refresh and messy-sexy-bed-hair, as well as banishing the look of greasy roots and dull lifeless hair.

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Day 6: 'Lets Go To The Beach!'

Having received a tub of miniature Toni and Guy hair samples last Christmas, like all other things they have been put in one of my many draws and been forgotten about.. that is until now! 

Toni&Guy Casual Sea Salt Texturising Spray was just one of the many samples and may i just say how amazing this product is! I have previously tried many other alternatives but this by far stands out the most. To achieve effortless and laid-back style Toni and Guy's casual sea salt texturing spray creates texture and body for a well worked beach look, with a light hold as to not make it look so styled.

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Day 4: Be Gone Splits..

Any chance I get I'm always eager to try out new hair serums and oils, after buying the 'Pantene Split End Serum' over a month ago, i totally forgot about it as it was in the back of one of my many beauty draws, it was about time I gave it a test run. 

The serum i chose was specially formulated for normal to thick hair, but there are ranges for thin hair etc. Looking back I think I would have stuck with this formula but it is very thick of on the hair and ever so slightly weighs it down. If they are all this consistency I do not know but for me personally this is my opinion. I mainly use this before I go to bed at night so that when I wake up my hair is looking a lot healthier and feels stronger. I would recommend this product to all of you but do be aware of what i previously mentioned about the consistency.

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Day 2: Greece Be Gone

Everyone who is anyone would know of Batiste Dry Shampoo, and if you haven't where have you been the past years? 

Dry Shampoo is great for day when you are in a rush and don't have time do complete your normal morning routine, it banishes oily roots, giving dull and lifeless hair the makeover it needs without any water. A quick spray from this magical bottle revitalises hair and adds body and texture while leaving it feeling clean and fresh. There is no need to worry about getting grey hair as long as you make sure you brush after you have sprayed!

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Chlorine and Your Hair

For the past couple of months now I have been to my local swimming pool at least 3 times a week. Mainly to get back into an exercise routine and lets face it, splashing around in the pool and trying to touch the very bottom! 

The biggest things about swimming that puts me off is how it effects my hair. The chemicals used in public swimming pools are used to kill bacteria that can breed in the water and cause illness but these same chemicals can also cause your hair to become dry give you a crowning head of a frazzled frizz. If your is coloured or bleached the chemicals can discolour the hair, turning it green. 

Taking just a few easy steps you are able to protect your hair from all the chemicals when going to a the swimming pool.

Tip 1: 

Wet your hair with tap water before entering the swimming pool. 

As your hair is now wet with clean water is less likely to absorb the swimming pool chemicals.

Tip 2:

Tie your hair up out of the way. 

This will help to keep the majority of your hair dry and by also tying it up it can prevents the loose hair from floating into the pool and clogging the pool filter.

Tip 3:

Wear a swimming cap. 

Swimming caps can protect the pool and your hair, for the best results I would recommend a silicone cap as it protect the hair and allows your head to breathe.

Tip 4:

Apply hair conditioner before getting into the swimming pool. 

Applying a hair conditioner before you enter the pool is an added bonus for your hair to absorb more 'good stuff' for your hair rather than off of the chemicals.

Tip 5:

Shampoo hair strait after leaving the swimming pool. 

Showering and shampooing your hair immediately after leaving the pool, makes sure that chemicals are not allowing themselves to cling onto you making it dry on the skin and hair.

Tip 6:

Condition your hair. Hair conditioner helps to keep your crowning glory in peak shape at all times. A deep conditioning treatment adds moisture and shine to hair.

Tip 7:

Buy a clarifying shampoo.

Shampoos, such as Aloe Rid by Nexxus and Shampoo Three by Paul Mitchell, as by far the best for removing chemicals and impurities from the hair. Although do keep in mind that clarifying shampoos are designed only for occasional use and not everyday use.

Tip 8:

A deep conditioning treatment weekly. 

For best results ask your hair stylist for recommendations. I personally swear by Serie Expert by L'Oreal Professional Intense Repair Masque Pot it is perfect for you if you suffer from dry, damaged & chemically treated hair, heat damaged hair and split ends. It's only £13.99 on Amazon but I am sure there are cheaper sites to find it on.

I hope you all found these little tips helpful on keeping your hair is good condition and not letting it get damaged by chemicals! If you have any more hand-know-alls please leave them down below.

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Hair Care

Getting annoyed trying to train that frizz ball you call hair? With these three guide lines you wont have any trouble getting those locks back to pristine condition.

The Three Main Rules of Hair Care.

Protect Your Hair - When you straighten your hair you're clamping it between two red hot irons - you wouldn't do that to a nice silk blouse, would you?"

Never start styling your hair when it's dripping wet. Leave it to dry until just damp, then finish with a dryer.

Condition Your Hair - Hair, like skin, needs moisture to maintain its vitality and look youthful. Use a treatment on your hair 1 to 2 times a week.

If you suffer from a dry, flaky scalp, massage warm coconut or olive oil through your hair and scalp. Blast it with a hairdryer to melt the oil, wrap your head in a towel and leave it overnight. Wash as normal the next morning and you'll find your hair shinier and your scalp free from dryness.

Trim Your Hair - Trimming removes the split ends that, if left, can give your hair a frizzy texture.

Trimming your fringe or the bits around your face between haircuts can also make your hair look better groomed. Don't get too scissor-happy though - we've all seen disastrous DIY fringes. Many salons will trim your fringe for free if you're a regular customer.

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