John Frieda Frizz Ease Haircare

November 3, 2013May 17, 2015 - Vicki 10 Comments

I’ve been using the shampoo and conditioner from the John Frieda Frizz-Ease Smooth Start range for two weeks now and I’ve been loving the results, my curly frizzy hair has been looking sleek and healthy. If you want to know how to get smooth hair then look no further, these are so good at taming frizz and giving you more manageable hair. First off I noticed how much product you get, both the Shampoo and Conditioner have 250ml in them and a little product goes a long way. The packaging is well designed and is a squeeze tube which makes it easy to use in the shower.

The Smooth Start Hydrating Shampoo* has a creamy fresh scent and is so easy to massage in. I found it gentle on my scalp and easy to wash out. This shampoo is good at hydrating my hair without weighing it down, so my curls are bouncy and sleek. I very rarely straighten my hair so I’m thrilled to have found a product that allows me to wear my hair naturally wavy and my curls look healthy and feel so soft.

I tend not to mind so much If I don’t use products from the same range but with these I have to say using the Conditioner too makes alot of difference. It adds that boost of moisture and adds another step in my fight against the dreaded frizz. The Smooth Start Conditioner* is also very gentle and left my hair incredibly soft and very glossy. The combination of the two is like a dream team.

Now on to the Dream Curls Enhancing Oil*, this was totally new to me, I’d never heard of it before and was excited to see what more it could bring to keep my hair frizz free. This oil is applied to damp hair and they recommend you shake to mix the one part oil / one part curl boosting elixir and dispense 10 drops in to your palm rub your hands together and smooth through your hair in sections. After styling, my hair had a shine to it and my curls were defined and less prone to frizz. It even kept my hair looking good into the second day, which gives it extra brownie points as I don’t like washing my hair daily.

This trio is perfect for this time of year, as my hair dries out quite a lot during the winter and I tend to get more frizz. I know these are going to be my winter haircare saviours. Not only do they tame frizz but they’re very hydrating too. Have you tried anything from the John Frieda range that you’d recommend?

Smooth Start Hydrating Shampoo – £5.89 for 250ml

Smooth Start Hydrating Conditioner – £5.89 for 250ml

Dream Curls Enhancing Oil- £9.99 for 50ml

If you want to see more tips & tricks John Frieda have a YouTube channel where they show you how to achieve lovts of amazing hair styles.

Products that are marked with an * have either been sent to me for my consideration or I’ve received at events. I’m under no obligation to review them on my blog. However if I do, the reviews are 100% my own.

Curly Hair Trio

October 13, 2013May 17, 2015 - Vicki 3 Comments

My hair is quite long & has a natural curl to it, I tend to let it dry naturally and don’t style it all that much. I like the casual look. However my curls never look that polished and having quick thick hair they get weighed down easily and end up looking limp and frizzy. I have been on the hunt for some high street haircare that makes my curls look bouncy and glossy & these are the three products that have been saving the day.

I like to use travel sized shampoo and conditioners alot of the time so I can test them out to see if they work for me before spending money on a full size.

John Frieda Curl Around Shampoo

This is a lovely creamy shampoo which makes my hair feel so soft and if I really wanted to I could skip the conditioner as this provides enough hydration. It is easy to wash out and doesn’t weigh down my hair.

I’ve said in previous posts that I am washing my hair less which is working out well for me as my curls seem to be better on the 2nd & 3rd day. My hair is still quite glossy by the 3rd day too and I think it is so much healthier since I cut down on washing it. I get alot less product build up.

Toni&Guy Frizz Smoothing Curl Conditioner

I do like Toni&Guy haircare and over the years (many years) have used alot of their products and I do tend to like them. This conditioner is lightweight and very hydrating. It does cut down my frizz which makes me very happy no one wants to look like Monica from friends (Bahama’s episode). This adds enough hydration and gives my hair a lovely glossy look without weighing it down.

Tommy Guns Clever Curls and Waves Texture Spray*

Heaven in a bottle. This gives my hair that extra hold and texture without drying it out I spray it from root to the ends giving it a little scrunch and my curls hold alot better. This stuff is magical. If you suffer from hair that likes to go flat & a bit lifeless, a few spritz of this and your hair will be good to go! I have also found that this doesn’t dry my hair out. I have reviewed a shampoo & conditioner from Tommy Guns here if you want to see that.

If you have curly / wavy hair what products do you like to use?

Tommy Guns Hair Care

September 10, 2013March 6, 2025 - Vicki 2 Comments

My hair is the longest it’s ever been in my 34 years on the planet. I struggle to keep it looking healthy and manageable. It is naturally wavy with a slight curl and gets greasy very easily. Tommy Guns is a brand I have heard of & I use their Winter Dew Drops. I adore the way this product gives my hair a beautiful glossy sheen. I have blogged about them here.

I’ve been testing out the above Shampoo and Conditioner* combo and I have to say the fact that they are a nice plum and pink colour makes me very happy. These smell quite masculine and not sickly sweet. I find them both uplifting and great for a morning shower. I also like the packaging, I think the simple design looks sleek, and they look great in my shower.

The Fig and Plum Shampoo is targeted for Frizzy & Unruly hair, this is my hair in a nutshell. This was lovely to massage in and didn’t lather up into a crazy foamy mess. I hate it when the shampoo is over foamy, it is also easy to wash out and requires minimal effort. It states that the Fig is to smooth and soften the hair and the Plum helps to enrich the hair, leaving it more manageable. I would have to agree with that, my hair is left sleek, and I have less flyaway strands, especially on the top where I tend to get major frizz. This shampoo did tame my frizz.

I also used the Conditioner from the same line, and together they make quite the pair. The conditioner is Fig, Plum and Marshmallow. How amazing does that sound! This smells lighter than the Shampoo but still fresh and quite Autumnal, must be the Fig. In this conditioner, the Marshmallow is used to soothe and enhance the hair’s elasticity and to help prevent breakage while the Fig & Plum help enrich the hair leaving it more manageable for styling.

When using these, I was able to go 3 days without washing my hair. My hair didn’t go greasy as quickly as it normally does, and I thought it looked glossy, while my curls had quite a bounce to them. These have been a pleasure to use, and my husband has also used them and liked the shampoo in particular.

They also have Pomegranate and Orange / Blueberry and Ginseng / Jasmine and Wild Nettle / Sage and Basil / Bergamont and Inula. I like the sound of Pomegranate and Orange, it sounds very festive. Tommyguns.

Both the Shampoo and Conditioner are £5.50 for 250ml

Products marked with an * have either been sent to me for my consideration or I’ve received at events. I’m under no obligation to review them on my blog. However, if I do the reviews are 100% my own.

Neal and Wolf Luxury Haircare Review

July 8, 2013March 2, 2025 - Vicki 5 Comments

I love to use nice hair products, I’m trying to use products that tame my locks and leave it glossy. I have naturally wavy hair and most days I don’t use heat on it as I let it dry naturally (apart from my fringe). I like the effortless look and have been growing my hair for the past year as I want to plat it and do lots of hairstyles that require long locks. Slowly but surely I’m getting there, and my hair is now down to my shoulders.

I was kindly sent three products from Neal and Wolf to try. I’ve been using them for almost 6 weeks now and feel I can really give you a good review of them. Not only that, but I had never heard of this brand before, but a quick google search showed that I have clearly been living under a rock as they are really well-known and loved by a lot of people.

You can’t purchase them on the high street, they are only available in selected hairdressers and online. You can order them from the Neal & Wolf online shop or on Amazon.

I have been trying their Daily Cleansing Shampoo, Intense Care Treatment and the Super Shine Spray.

The Daily Cleansing Shampoo 250ml – £10.95

I wash my hair every 3 days and I so look forward to using this shampoo as it leaves no greasy heavy residue in your hair and if you didn’t want to condition your hair you’d still be left with glossy locks. It’s a very gentle cleansing shampoo and it smells utterly luxurious. It has a mixture of silk, milk and Shea extract. I don’t think I have used a shampoo as nice as this, I feel like my hair is getting a treatment and so am I. You just have to smell it to understand.

Intensive Care Conditioner 200ml – 12.95

My hair can get dry even though I very rarely use heat to style it and with dry hair comes flyaway hair, which is so hard to tame, but this conditioner is so creamy and nourishing. I use this once a week for a really deep luxurious treatment and leave it on my hair for 10 minutes. Neal & Wolf say that ‘The difference in texture and appearance is truly stunning, leaving hair shiny, healthy and manageable.’ I have to agree my hair is very silky and bouncy, not weighed down at all. This is my favourite product from the 3 I have tried.

Super Shine Spray 100ml – £11.95

The first thing I need to say about this is that it smells better than some of my perfumes, It’s blooming lovely. This is a spray that you put on after styling on dry hair to really ramp up the shine. I tend to spray it more on the length of my hair, as I get greasy roots very easily. You only need a couple of sprays to do the job & the spray action is very even, is like a mist which I like.

I have to say I’m thrilled to have been introduced to this brand and I have my eye on a couple more things from them. Their hair care would make a really nice gift for someone who is into hair care as their packaging is really luxurious, and the products are like having a salon experience at home. I can’t recommend them highly enough.

Let me know if you have tried anything from Neal & Wolf as I’d love to hear your recommendations.

* These three products were kindly sent to me for my consideration. My review is 100% my own.

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