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Forest and Shore Thrive Hair Oil

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#Gifted I had heard so many positive things about rosemary in haircare and how good an ingredient it was in hair oil for promoting growth, strength, and shine, so I was very excited to try the Forest & Shore Thrive Hair Oil. Right away I noticed how luxurious the packaging was, it has a high quality salon feel and look.

The box has pretty sketches of all the wonderful botanical ingredients, and the soft lemon colour is pretty against the white and the black illustrations. They clearly tell you how to use the product and the benefits. I even like the font they have used, I appreciate a good type face.  The bottle and the pipet are glass, the top is rubber (good quality) I like the nice minimal label, and you can clearly see how much product you have left. So the quality and aesthetic of this product gets a big thumbs up from me.

You can use this product in two ways, you can use it as an overnight treatment up to 3x a week, then wash your hair in the morning. Or you can add 3 – 5 drops after you wash your hair, which is how I have been mostly using it. I have a short bob, so only use 3 drops on the midlength of my hair, and I have noticed a big difference after 3 months of use. I had quite split ends which looked frizzy and dry, I also noticed before using the oil that I would get a lot of breakage and this has greatly reduced in recent months.

My ends never look frizzy, my hair is very glossy and less breakage means it is stronger. So I am thrilled. It took me a week or so to get the amount of product right, as I was being a little too liberal with how much I was putting on and my hair would go greasy, so 3 drops works well for me and my hair length.

If you want to see more results and stimulate hair growth, then using this oil overnight is the best way to achieve that. I wanted more targeted results, focusing on the ends of my hair, and this is where I have seen visible results.

Because Forest and Shore use a blend of the very best oils that are nutrient rich, your hair is in the very best hands! This oil is absolutely jam packed with, as the box says, earth loving botanicals (and hair loving too). You will also notice straight away that Thrive Hair Oil smells like a luxury spa, it has a relaxing and soothing fragrance. To me, I can smell the lavender, parsley, and rosemary which are beautiful!

Here are a list of all the fantastic natural ingredients in the oil and the benefits for your hair, there are so many!

This oil will nourish your hair and scalp, encourage hair growth, strengthen hair, reduce split ends and frizz and make your hair look, feel and actually be healthy and glossy. I very rarely use conditioner now, and the only other styling product I use (only when I am putting heat on my hair) is a heat protector spray. Otherwise I only use shampoo and my hair oil, talk about simplifying my routine, love it! You can’t beat a simple routine.


Not only is the Thrive Hair Oil good for all hair types, you name it curly, wavy or poker straight, it is also completely natural, certified organic and vegan-friendly. Made in the UK with high quality sustainably sourced ingredients. This oil is 100% natural, free from silicones and is cruelty free.

The founder of Forest and Shore, Emily Horrigan has done a lovely job with this brand & it is a slice of British luxury, with a focus on using natural botanical ingredients and really harnessing the power of plants.  Let me know if you have tried anything from this brand, if you want to learn more about their products head to Forest & Shore or you can purchase their products on Amazon.

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SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Haircare

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Shea Moisture Shea Butter Shampoo and Conditioner

I was introduced to this brand earlier this year & I have really been enjoying trying out their haircare. Incase you’re not familiar with SheaMoisture their story started back in 1912 in Sierra Leone,

Sofi Tucker started selling Shea Nuts at the village market in Bonthe, Sierra Leone in 1912. By age 19, the widowed mother of four was selling Shea Butter, African Black Soap and her homemade hair and skin preparations all over the countryside. Sofi Tucker was the Grandmother and SheaMoisture is her legacy. With this purchase you help empower disadvantaged women to realize a brighter, healthier future.

Their ranges have won quite a few awards over the years, including an Allure Readers Choice Award 2015 and its now available in Boots stores.

I have tried the Superfruit Complex range and thought it was wonderful at taming frizz and adding shine to my locks. So how did I get on with the Raw Shea Butter Shampoo and Conditioner?

Both products are organic and are free of sulphates, parabens, paraffin, mineral oil, synthetic fragrance, phthalates, propylene glycol, synthetic colour.

SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo*

This shampoo wasn’t the best at giving my hair a glossy finish (I found the superfruit range was better for shine) but that said it was incredible at making my hair feel soft and deeply moisturised. As with most sulphate free shampoos it doesn’t lather up too much but it does feel lightweight and is easy to rinse out. This shampoo contains some great natural ingredients,

  • Sea Kelp – Mineral rich nutrition seals and smoothes hair cuticles
  • Argan Oil – Restores shine while helping promote hair elasticity
  • Shea Butter – Deeply moisturises while conditioning hair and scalp

Its unusual to see shea butter in haircare but I guess its so hydrating and great for repairing skin, so why not use it on our hair for the same results. If you use heat on your hair or have naturally corse, dry hair you will see and feel a big difference in how soft and healthy your hair feels after using this range. I liked that the product adds a little volume and bounce to my hair without it feeling weighed down or greasy.

SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner 

This is a leave in or rinse out conditioner and I have not been brave enough to leave it in because my hair goes greasy so quickly I daren’t do it. So I always wash this out and it works very well like that for me, if you’re pushed for time leave this in for up to 3 minutes but if you are able leave it in for 15 minutes for a really deep treatment.

  • Sea Kelp – Mineral rich nutrition seals and smoothes hair cuticles
  • Argan Oil – Restores shine while helping promote hair elasticity
  • Shea Butter – Deeply moisturises while conditioning hair and scalp

This is quite lightweight and I like to massage it in to my scalp and then comb it through wet hair from root to tip. This conditioner revives dry, damaged, frizzy hair. It gives a boost of hydration and leaves it feeling smooth, soft and detangled. I have to say I am impressed with this brand and its nice to see organic, natural haircare thats affordable and effective.

I highly recommend checking out SheaMoisture they have quite a wide selection of haircare products now available in larger Boots store & online at www.boots.com

*PR Sample

Rene Furterer Lissea Haircare

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Rene Furtete Lissea Range

 

Rene Furtete Lissea Range

Rene Furterer is and an expert hair care brand whose products are designed to enhance and reveal beautiful hair using essential oils and plant extracts.

This is a French haircare brand that I hadn’t come across before so I was intrigued to try a few styling products from them, they recently launched the Lissea range which is designed to smooth and tame unruly hair. We all know how great French Skincare is so let’s see if their hair care measures up. As I said this range is for taming, smoothing unruly hair & a few of the key ingredients that make this range so effective are,

Winter Cherry Extract – this active ingredient for its proven double smoothing efficacy and its particularly rich content in lipid, nourishing and protective elements.

Avocado Oil – this is laden with Essential Fatty Acids and Vitamin E which restores hair suppleness, silkiness and softness. Also thanks to its antioxidant property, Vitamin E contributes to neutralising free radicals that can accumulate in tissues, for more supple hair.

Rene Furterer Lissea Smoothing Conditioner* £15.00 – This has a lovely creamy texture and it leaves my hair instantly soft and smelling incredible. It is an effective express conditioning hair mask, you apply this after shampooing and leave it on for 2 minutes before rinsing. Not only does it hydrate, smooth and nourish your hair but it also works as a detangler. I hardly ever use hair masks that have to be left on for ages because I am lazy so this is perfect for me. It gives your hair a deep condition and leaves it manageable and feeling incredibly healthy.

Rene Furterer Lissea Leave-in Smoothing Fluid* £17.00 – This is the step I really like out of the three products because the one process I do the most is blow dry my hair & this product is designed to extend the length of your blow dry. You only need a couple of pumps of product which you apply to damp hair. This leaves your hair feeling smooth and doesn’t weigh my hair down but instead keeps my wavy hair looking healthy and tames the frizz. It’s a product that stops your hair from being frizzy and unruly after your blow dry. So for sleek, healthy looking hair, I would recommend adding this product to your haircare routine.

Rene Furterer Lissea Thermal Protecting Smoothing Spray* £18.00 – This is the product I reached for the least, not because it didn’t work but because like I said before I am lazy. This is a heat protecting spray that combats the effects of humidity on the hair, so if you suffer from Monica hair then this could be your secret weapon. It can be used on damp or dry hair which is handy, if you tend to curl or straighten your hair when it is dry then you can still give it protection from the heat (up to 220 degrees). I sprayed this through the lengths of my hair and apart from the incredible scent it didn’t leave my hair greasy or feeling sticky but did a great job of keeping my hair frizz free. I will try harder to use this every time I use heat on my hair because when I do use it the results are good & I know its important to protect your hair in order for it to stay looking its best.

This Rene Furterer Lissea Haircare is very affordable and has an emphasis on smoothing, taming and prolonging the sleek look of your blow dry. I have to agree with their claims, it has left my hair looking glossy, healthy and very manageable. I have to mention that this line smells sweet & luxurious which is always a bonus.

Rene Furterer Lissea Haircare is available online from Escentual – who currently have 25% off everything, so go & stock up.

Let me know if you have tried anything from this range, or any French hair care in general.

Products that are marked with a * 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.