Wednesday 25 March 2020

Haircare Essentials

Hi everyone! What strange times we are living in – as always, beauty blogging is a welcome distraction and I hope you feel the same! Today I want to talk about some of my haircare essentials. Obviously, it goes without saying that regular trims are an important part of hair maintenance but here’s what I use in-between to keep my hair in the best condition possible! 

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The OUAI Repair shampoo and conditioner has been a staple in my routine for years now after originally receiving them through PR (see my first OUAI post here) and they make hair washing a dream! I’m a little sad as these ones in the picture have been discontinued and reformulated but apparently they have the same scent and are even better formula wise so I can't wait to try them too! Talking about scent, all OUAI hair products are on another level scent wise and it’s so long-lasting! I love it so much I also have a couple of their perfumes! Most importantly, the formula is lightweight, paraben and SLS free which is something else I always look for in shampoo! 

Once a week I will incorporate a treatment into my routine when I have time to let it work its magic. The only treatment I have ever repurchased is the Olaplex No3 Hair Perfector which is a pre shampoo treatment that I like to leave in my hair for 2-3 hours to see the best results. It works so well on my damaged ends and makes them a lot softer, hydrated and also makes my split ends more sealed and healthy looking!        

As a serial heat user, post hair wash is all about protectant for me! My favourites are the OUAI Leave in Conditioner and the Olaplex No 6 Bond Smoother. The leave in conditioner like all OUAI products smells amazing and feels really lightweight while smoothing my hair, detangling and protecting it from heat styling. The Olaplex No 6 is a leave in crème formula suitable for dry or damp hair and is perfect for adding some heat protection as well as eliminating frizz, hydrating ends and helping hair to dry quicker! 

For the past couple of years I have been using a microfibre towel to dry my hair as it’s supposed to be better than a regular cotton towel to help with less breakage etc. This one is just a cheap gym towel from TK Maxx but it’s the perfect size for hair and absorbs quickly! My mum also got me a silk pillowcase a few years ago for Christmas and while it’s a little “extra” I love it, it promotes better skin and helps with wrinkles due to its smoother surface, feels so cooling and it also minimises hair static and my hair is less crazy looking in the morning and less greasy on wash days!

So that’s it for my hair care essentials! I’d love to know yours! 
  
Danielle xx

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28 comments

  1. Totally love OUAI!
    Hope you stay healthy and safe
    xoxo
    style frontier

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  2. I need to get a silk pillowcase! I love Olaplex No 3 and need to try No 6! x

    Beautylymin | Beauty Bundle Giveaway

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    1. You do! I want to get another one for when mine is being washed! No3 is just the best! xx

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  3. I've heard OUAI hair products are absolutely amazing! people always rave about the OUAI dry shampoo. Also, I need to get myself a silk pillowcase, have heard they are so good for your hair and skin! xx

    www.iridescentplaces.com

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    1. They are amazing! I hate sleeping on a "normal" one now haha! And you must try OUAI! Such good preducts! xx

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  4. OUAI is a brand I’ve not tried, but would like to. Always hear great reviews on their products.

    http://shimmeringhighlights.blogspot.com/

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  5. My hair kinda recovered from it's mess in last few years, but these are still some really great recommendations that I should try <3

    LackaDaisy

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  6. I have only ever tried the Ouai Scalp Scrub, but I'd love to try more of their products because they're so raved about. The leave in conditioner sounds lovely xo

    Makeup Muddle

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    1. Ooh I had a mini of that and loved it! Need to get my hands on the full size! xx

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    1. Ahhh what are you waiting for! No3 is the best! xx

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  8. I need to get a silk pillowcase, they sound great. I've been meaning to try Olaplex too, I've heard good things xx

    Hannah | https://luxuryblush.co.uk/

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    1. Highly recommend both! They have done wonderful things to my hair! xx

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  9. I've never tried OUAI but I'd love to try it! I'm using Olaplex now (the whole line) to repair my damaged hair and it's been such a help. Thanks for sharing these girl xx

    My Lovelier Days

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    1. Thank you for reading! Glad to hear they are wokring well for you too! xx

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  10. I also love OUAI haircare! Particularly their Smooth Shampoo & Conditioner. Even when I try new things, I always get back to them. Couldn't agree more about silk pillowcase! I have one from brand called Silk and it is amazing. Hope you're doing well, Danielle xx

    Naya
    www.nayatilly.com

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    1. Thank you Naya, you too! So glad you love your silk pillowcase and OUAI too! xx

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  11. p.s. sorry I meant to say Slip, not Silk :-P

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  12. I've been considering buying that Foreo product for a while but i've always been put off by the price - but i think might now be conviced! That Dermalogica suncream is amazing (like all their products) :)

    Lily Loves | https://www.lilyloves.net

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    1. so weird this comment ended up on a different post! fully recommend the foreo - i have 100% got my moneys worth and more! xx

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  13. Great review 🙂 Thank you. I totally love Olaplex. My hair was very damaged but Olaplex changed everything. My hair is healthy now and looks so good. https://www.best-kosmetik.de/Marken/Olaplex/v

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