PhytoKeratine Repairing Serum for Damaged Lengths.

This hair serum is another cheeky purchase I got while in America, just like the O.P.I. nail polish I talked about here. When I was in the States my hair became really, REALLY dry from all the sea salt, chlorine from the pools and just general hair neglect. Lets face it I was having way to much fun to care about my hair. So because of that I found myself running into Sephora to try and find something, anything, that would make my hair look and feel even a tiny bit better, without having to put much effort into it at all. This product is a Silicone and Paraben free hair serum designed to repair damaged ends, which is exactly what I have. The website states that this product contains Amino Acids and Keratin which help to rebuild and re-strengthen the hair from the inside out. As its Silicone free it means its not simply just coating the hair to mask the appearance of damaged ends, but working deep inside the follicle to help rebuild and restructure the hair. 

I have neutrally dry hair that has also been Ombred, therefore the ends have been bleached, making my hair even more dry. I have to admit that I am also guilty of not using heat protectors on my hair which means the ends are in a seriously bad condition overall.

I didn't think much could help my hair, other than a hair cut really, but I bought this serum anyway. You can use it on either damp or dry hair, and I do both. I actually apply a whole lot more than suggested as well, but as my hair is so dry it doesn't make it greasy at all. Now don't get me wrong, I still desperately need a hair cut but this product actually made my hair look, and feel a lot better. Before I used this my hair was really dry and frizzy at the ends, now I have used this regularly my hair feels a lot smoother and looks more tamed, like I have actually made an effort. Which is a total lie because I can never be bothered to even brush my hair, let alone style it. 

$30 in America and roughly £17 in the UK.

John Frieda frizz-ease hair serum.

For those of you who don't know, I have naturally curly, frizzy and coarse hair, so I am always on the hunt for products that help my curls look less frizzy and more defined. I was looking for a heat protection initially but then noticed this product, it is a hair serum that  is designed for medium to coarse hair  types to help eliminate dry and frizzy hair, as well as having heat protection built in. 

About

This product is an award winning serum that claims to repel humidity and leave your hair glossy and silky smooth. You can also use this product if you were going to straighten your hair, to help give a more sleek finish to it. It also contains UV filters so really help protect the hair. 

How to use

You apply it to soaking wet hair, it suggests using it in the shower after shampooing and conditioning, but I use it after I have gotten out. You use one pump giver or take, depending on hair thickness and length. You apply it to your hands and work through your hair, making sure its distributed evenly. It suggestive that you use it sparingly and avoid the roots, so you don't make your hair to greasy from the oil. You can then either leave your hair to air dry like I do, or blow dry it. 

My thoughts

I find this product really helps to define my curls, it looks very shiny and sleek without making my hair feel or look greasy at all. I find one pump/one and a half pumps is enough product for my hair, it doesn't leave it feeling sticky, or hard. It doesn't weigh my hair down and makes my hair look so much more tidy, like iv put a lot of effort into making it look nice (even though I haven't) 

I would really recommend this serum to people with naturally/chemically treated curly hair, as that type of hair can tend to look very frizzy, dry and over all messy. This product is so easy to use, very fast and very affective. As long as you don't use to much or apply it to your roots you cant really go wrong. They also sell different formulas for those with very curly hair, and one for all hair types. Its a 2 in 1 product that's ideal for people who like effortless hair or just don't have time to be fussing about with lots of different products.