Babyliss Boutique curling wand

BaByliss Boutique Soft Waves curling wand

I purchased this curling wand around a month ago via Very.co.uk, but I know not everyone wants a catalogue so I linked you lovies to Boots whom I know sells it. I purchased my wand for £29.99, which is the same as boots. 

I didn't really do any research on the wand, although usually I do with anything I purchase, it was bought on a bit of a whim. All I knew was that I really wanted a curler on a budget, where I could create curls and most importantly for me, some lovely summery waves. I tend to find that waves suit me better, because not only do I keep my length with my hair (I hate when curls make my hair shrink!) but it suits my roundish face. I think I look rather horrendous with really curly hair, I can only have loose curls at a push, but I always try and opt for a nice soft wave... which is exactly what it says on the box... so I had to buy! 

I haven't got much experience with curling tongs or wands or anything other than a hairdryer or GHD's. I was scared! Thankfully, it came with a nifty little glove which protects the hand you're using to hold the hair against the wand and a mat which you lay the wand on when you're waiting for it to heat up, whilst you're curling your hair and when it's cooling down. I have however managed to drop the wand on my bare leg on top of a bruise - Ouch! So be wary if you haven't tried anything like this as it's a bit fiddly! It takes a few goes to get it right, I find it hard to do the right hand side of my hair... still learning ^_^!

I do though love the outcome from using this wand. Not only do I magic up amazing waves and loose curls but it gives the most amazing shine to my hair and makes it feel amazing which are ultimate bonuses! 

I'm absolutely in love with this wand, and it's now become my go to hair tool for day to day hairstyles and evening styles too! 

Have you tried the BaByliss Boutique Curling wand? Or do you use another?

Lauren xo

Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo Review

Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo £6.99

Whilst wandering through a Superdrug a while ago, I stumbled upon the Organix hair care range. I never even knew Superdrug had Organix in their stores, and only thought I could get it on specialist sites online, so you can imagine how happy I was when I found it! I'm a huge hair buff, and I baby my hair to death. I always use oil in my hair so when I found this Moroccan Argan Oil shampoo, I had to get it. I know the benefits of using oil is huge, and since using oils in my hair after shampooing and conditioning, I've seen a huge difference in my hair condition and length. My hair is about an inch away from my waist, and I hope to get it longer in the coming months. So buying this shampoo with an oil in it should only make that goal easier to get to.

The packaging personally is really cute and luxurious looking. I love the gold and the aqua blue with the black fancy lettering. It gives it an expensive feel without breaking the bank. At £6.99 it's about average for a decent high street shampoo/conditioner, and for what it gives you, you're getting a lot for your money. I haven't got the conditioner and oil yet, but I will soon buy them when I'm next around that particular Superdrug. They also have Macadamia oil shampoo,conditioner and oil and Brazilian Keratin therapy shampoo, conditioner, flat iron spray and serum, too.

The product itself is pretty thick, and smells amazing. It smells a bit like you're on holiday! I do find that your hair has to be completely saturated in water before you can lather this properly, or you find yourself using more product than you should if your hair is only damp/wet. Once your hair is completely soaked on the other hand, it's a dream to lather and easy to rinse. Your hair feels squeaky clean and SILKY SOFT. It feels like you've already conditioned it's that soft. Those with really oily hair or those that don't always have time to condition, this shampoo could be for you. It doesn't dry out the hair, and puts oils back into the hair shaft to condition inside out. I have accidentally forgotten to use conditioner after shampooing with this Organix shampoo and my hair can suffer from being dry/brittle but I didn't have a problem after using this, it still felt silky and conditioned.

My hair has been manageable with no static or flyaway's which sometimes I can find with shampoos I'm not used to. I'm not sure on the staying power of cleanliness before it gets greasy as I have naturally VERY greasy roots after 1-2 days after a wash so I don't like to wait around before my next hair wash. I don't think a product can really determine how quickly your hair will get greasy unless you haven't washed the product out properly. I personally think it comes down to how your hair is naturally. 

Other amazing benefits of using this shampoo is that the product also helps keep your hair protected against heat from styling tools (I would still use a protecting spray) and protects your hair from UV damage! 

Would I buy it again? Hell yes! I really want to try the conditioner and oil now because the shampoo has completely sold me. My hair feels amazing, manageable and protected.  10/10!

Have you tried the Organix hair care range?

LOreal Paris Elvive ExtraOrdinary Oil UV Filter for Coloured Hair

LOreal Paris Elvive ExtraOrdinary Oil UV Filter for Coloured Hair

Sorry I've been a bit MIA for a few days...I've been busy with college, work and a friends birthday which ended up me coming come at 8 am the next day! So I was pretty hungover and not capable of stringing a sentence together for the blog! lol.

Okay, on to the product. I purchased this 2 weeks ago, because I'm crazy about my hair and I always apply an oil after I've washed my hair to try and put some moister back into it. I thought this oil would be a good move, and unfortunately...it wasn't.

The packaging is a nice glass bottle, making it feel a bit expensive. It cost £8.99, so it's not too bad. Not much to else to say about the packaging! 

The forumla is crap, to say the least. It's way too watery,  I prefer oils to be thicker, I feel they work best with how much hair I have. It smells weird, and above everything...It's dried my hair out SO MUCH. I was not impressed at all, and I refuse to even put it on now. I'm going to see if my sister wants it, as she has thinner hair than I do and maybe it would work for her. I wouldn't recommend this oil, it just seems a waste. It says to squirt 1-2 pumps but I find I need 4-6 because it's that watery. I don't know what other people have said about it as I've not read any other reviews, but I generally really do not rate this at all. I've not seen any benefits from it at all. I also feel like it smells like alcohol? It also feels stiff when I put it on, just like how an alcohol based product would affect your hair....blergh I really can't express how much of a disappointment this product is. I know you sometimes get samples in magazines...give it a try and see how it reacts to your hair if you can...try and do this before you buy at least! 

Have you tried the oil? What do you think?