Saturday, 11 October 2014

TRESemmé 7 Day Smooth System Shampoo [Review | First Impressions]



About 2 weeks ago I was introduced to this brand new product by TRESemmé - the 7 Day Smooth System* - which consists of a 3 step system [shampoo, conditioner and a treatment/balm].

They are Keratin enriched products and they are made to be used with straighteners.

I will be splitting the reviews for this product into 3 separate posts - this way you'll be getting a more in depth review for the system as a whole [since I'll be watching out for the evolution of my hair whilst using these products]

As the title implies, today's post will mainly focus on the shampoo.




First of all I would like to say how I love shampoo/conditioner packaging which come in tubes like this one. It looks more versatile and gives it an expensive look / feel [even though like other TRESemmé products, these are highly affordable - more on that by the end of the post].

The smell of this shampoo is to die for and it lingers on the hair for quite a while. It also lathers super well and gives your hair a thorough, deep cleanse, although I always shampoo twice.

This TRESemmé 3-step system promises to give your locks a salon-smooth effect - which [gulp!] lasts even through washes! How good is that?

It also promises to be non-damaging - so I'll keep you updated on that - but I just want to tell you this - my hair has never been this manageable, knot-less and shiny just by using straighteners on them [and wait for it - I didn't feel the need to use any oils on my hair afterwards]




It is of course best to use these products when you'll be using straighteners with them, since it has a revolutionary thermal technology which is activated by the heat of the straighteners, giving your hair a smooth feel.

It is also best if you use the products all together [so shampoo/conditioner/treatment] to get the best of results.

The TRESemmé 7 Day Smooth System Shampoo costs €6.75* and it is now available throughout Malta and Gozo. 

For more information and further updates, check out the TRESemme Malta Facebook page by clicking *here*

Keep posted for the next TRESemmé review!

Love,

Lola
xoxo


***Disclaimer: This product was sent to me by TRESemme Malta for review purposes. I was not paid to do this review. What I wrote in the review is my honest and unbiased opinion.

Thursday, 9 October 2014

Yves Rocher Repair Balm Dry Ends [Review]



This Yves Rocher Repair Balm Dry Ends* has become my latest favourite and I've been using it religiously for the past month.

Have you got dry ends? If yes, you'd better keep reading.




Like the majority of Yves Rocher products, this Repair Balm is silicone, paraben and colorant free.

It is also made with natural ingredients (more than 96% to be exact!), so it has a slight flowery scent which is not overpowering, but it is there. The scent also lingers on your hair for quite a while. I don't mind it at all but you'd better take a whiff while you're at the store. After all, this means that the product is indeed made with natural products and there are no plastic-y, fake smells mixed to it.

The balm is white and looks like conditioner. To use you just squeeze a dollop on your hands, and apply to your ends.

I sometimes use this while my hair is towel dried, or when my hair has dried out. I also like to re-apply it on 2nd or 3rd hair day instead of using hair serum so as not to weigh the hair down.




I'm happy to say that I've seen a vast improvement on my hair from day 1 - and this is no mean feat since this rarely happens with hair products.

I think that it makes split ends less noticeable and also softens your hair.

Friends and family have also noticed a difference, and have told me that my hair looks a lot better. Of course, since I've bleached the ends of my hair it has gone a bit crazy and dry, and since my hair is quite thin it tends to split immediately (even if I just blowdry it) This balm has worked quite nicely though!

I'm already half way through mine - and I will definitely re-purchase it.

The Yves Rocher Repair Balm Dry Ends costs €8.90* for 50ml and you can get yours from the Yves Rocher outlets in Sliema, Valletta and Paola.

Love,


Lola
xoxo