The inspiration for this post came to me as I was showering at the gym and grabbed my trusty pot of Macadamia Deep Repair Masque. I was thinking to myself 'I cannot live without this product' as I applied it to my dry damaged bleach blonde hair. My hair has always been important to me and when I qualified as a hairdresser in 2009, I vowed to keep my hair in as good condition as possible even if I gave up hairdressing. I love how using quality products can really make a difference to the appearance of hair and can often feel more nourishing than high street alternatives. Don't get me wrong, there are some cheap haircare products that can work miracles - such as Bastiste, but when it comes to hydrating my hair, there are only certain brands I feel that I can trust.
When I was 16 years old I enrolled on a hairdressing course at my local technical college and spent many long days doing work experience in local salons. This is where my love affair with TIGI began. I remember walking into one of my placements and smelling the sweet aroma of the Bed Head 'Blonde Stuff' for the first time. The salon was a concoction of hair spray and candy scented fragrances, it was every girls dream. In between clients I used to sneak to the back room and spend 10 minutes playing with all the products. Although I'm not a hairdresser anymore, I'm thankful for everything that hairdressing taught me and I still spend a ridiculous amount of money on hair care products. Usually I buy salon sizes on websites such as www.capitalhairandbeauty.co.uk so they last me longer. Salon quality products can be on the expensive side, but they are not diluted like most of the products you can buy on the high street. This means that you're getting more product for you're money and you need much less product per wash, as well your hair stays cleaner for longer and feels in a better condition.
There are so many products I could mention in my 'Holy Grail Haircare', but instead I have gone with the three products I use on a regular basis. Firstly is the Bed Head 'Oh Bee Hive' dry shampoo (link). I was introduced to this product a few weeks ago when I was getting my hair done at Parklife and I fell in love with it. I'm a massive dry shampoo fan and I carry my Bastiste around with me everyday, the only thing is that I find my usual dry shampoo doesn't give me enough volume. I'm a girl that loves big curly hair. Not only does 'Oh Bee Hive' have a fun quirky name, it's a fabulous product that gives everything it says on the tin. It smoothes my fine hairs, adds volume and makes my hair look salon clean, it's perfection in a bottle.
My second 'holy grail' product is the Macadamia Oil Deep Repair Masque (link). Hand on heart, I really could not live without this product. My hair has been incredibly dry since bleaching it and this deep repair masque helps condition my hair, adds shine and also improve my hairs strength. I have been using this product for nearly 2 years now and I can't imagine not having it in my bathroom cabinet.
My final holy grail is the TIGI Urban Anecdotes Recovery shampoo & conditioner duo (link). These products are like 'Yin and Yang', they compliment each other so well and together they add volume, shine and nourishment to my hair. They also smell incredible. Since using these products my hair looks healthier, feels better and I'm getting a lot more compliments.
What are your favourite haircare products?
I really need to try some Tigi products! I love the Macadamia mask, really need to repurchase that as well. Great post! :)
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I love tigi bed head! X
ReplyDeleteOk that dry shampoo sounds amazing! I agree, I want volume!
ReplyDeleteI think it's amazing that there are products you absolutely love. Not only are they good for your hair but they're good for the spirit as well!
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Looking at your lovely hair, I need to try more TIGI things
ReplyDeleteOOhh I want all these things - and u have lovely hair Jess xXx
ReplyDeleteFollow me too? Oh So Gawjess
I know exactly what you mean - I trained to be a hairdresser, admittedly it's not the work I do now but I'm so thankful for all the tips I picked up along the way especially where haircare is concerned.
ReplyDeleteI love TIGI products - I'm currently using the Resurrection Duo which is just amazing! Also recently tried the Recovery hair mask which is pretty impressive. You should try out Redken Extreme Anti Snap which is a wonderful leave in conditioning treatment.
I tend to find great deals on professional brands like TIGI, Redken, PK etc. on feelunique, lookfantastic and allbeauty who all offer free delivery too :) well worth checking out! x
Sarah @ sarahlouxo.com xx
Really need to try the tigi products! Your hair looks amaaaazing all the time x
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