Mish | Holidays do bad things to my hair ~ Part 2

Hello Lovelies! My hair is finally getting back to normal after it's rendezvous to Chicago.

As you know from Part 1, holidays make my hair misbehave. My healthy hair just collapses; becoming incredibly dry, brittle, course and unruly.
Does anyone else have this issue?
Please let me know! I have been so exasperated at times I've nearly walked into hairdressers to get it all cut off.

Knowing what was about to meet me I decided to pack items that would hopefully aid my hair whilst I was away.

Tresemme Deep Cleansing Shampoo

Tresemme Remoisture Conditioner
Redken Diamond Oil Deep Facets Conditioner

Boots Soltan Head & Hair UV Spray

Tresemme Salon Finish Hairspray

Kerastase Nectar Thermique

Kerastase Elixir Ultimate

Batiste Dry Shampoo

L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil 

Tresemme Deep Cleansing Shampoo / Tresemme Remoisture Conditioner

I use these both at home and I reviewed that shampoo in more depth here, It helped rid the product build up in my hair due to the amount I was using to control it. The conditioner normally provides very good moisture and softness but struggled in Chicago. Normally I decant my bigger bottles but I was being lazy and bought mini ones, oh the shame...

Redken Diamond Oil Deep Facets Conditioner

I received this tester after purchasing items of Feel Unique saving it especially and split it into two uses. First use my hair felt marginally more conditioned. After the second use my hair was noticeably softer and more conditioned than it had ever been whilst away. I feel I can't give a proper review as it was fighting a major battle but part of me does think as it's a deep conditioner it didn't really blow me away. I looked up reviews on-line and they are very positive, think I might get another tester to try here in Dundee and give it a proper review. 

Boots Soltan Head & Hair UV Spray

My beloved Charles Worthington Sunshine Protection spray is no longer stocked anywhere in Dundee. A firm favourite for many years I had to reluctantly purchase something else. The people at Boots recommended this. It protects the hair from UV rays and keeps heat of the head; however I found if over used can make hair sticky and greasy. Only solution to spray very lightly and far away from my head. As I am very sun protection conscious I'll let this one slide as I would never forfeit proper sun protection for my hair to look amazing.

Kerastase Nectar Thermique

I had some spare cash a while ago and decided to treat myself to this. My hair is definitely a lot easier to manage when straightening  feeling luxuriously soft and sleek, like my hairdresser has just styled it, however by the end of the day it's seriously fluffy. I've no idea why and it only happens with this product. Even though I do love it I am hesitant about a repurchase as it is so expensive for what it does. For Chicago it did what it needed to do and as my hair was in a plait most days the fluffiness never occurred thankfully.

Other Products

As for the other products, not really much more to say. The hairspray did its job and kept my main in place, same with the Batiste. The two Elixirs; the L'Oreal sachet I saved for the day I was leaving to wash my hair but I never used it. I use this oil most days and my hair has become smoother and softer as a result of. The Kerastase one was a sample from my hairdresser. It smooth's my hair perfectly and unlike the L'Oreal one if I accidentally apply to much  it doesn't look greasy. I might purchase the full size Kerastase Oil rather than another Thermique and just stick to my regular straightening balm. 

So there you have it my summer holiday hair routine. Does anyone else have the same hair problems as me? Should I buy special products for hard water area? 

Leave your comments below we love to hear from you!

Disclaimer: All product views are my own, I am not associated with any brands in this post.

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Mish | June Beauty Favourites Part 2

At long last part 2 of my Beauty favourites for June has arrived. Click here for part one.

Photo Credit: http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/File:Hello_Kitty_logo.svg
Jute, Jam and Joy do not claim any rights to this image.

Hello Kitty Antibacterial Hand Spray

I love Hello Kitty and I love antibacterial hand spray so I am living the dream right now. I find sprays handy for public areas i.e. café tables rather than gels.  The formula is alcohol free so it won’t dry out hands. (I read that no alcohol means antibac is useless but as I’m not dealing with a plague outbreak here in Tayside I’m not that bothered this product doesn’t contain any.) Truth be told I did just buy this simply for the packaging as it’s so cute. The spray is clearly aimed at kids but as I am testifying now, anyone can use it. Also as I am an excellent blogger I forgot to take a photo Opps!!

       

Australian BodycareSkin Wash 500ml

QVC first introduced me to Australian Bodycare (ABC). The model on the show said her whole family used the wash, particularly her son who suffered from acne and the tea tree helped clear it up. This caught my interest, I don’t suffer from acne just the few spots but I do get horrible angry red spots in my back. This stuff really helped me. The smell as you can imagine is incredibly Tea Tree but I don’t mind it. The wash does not dry out the skin and leaves you feeling moisturised and clean. If you use innocent peppermint body wash it’s the same feeling. Also little red bumps on my arm have diminished which I put down entirely to this. QVC can be expensive so I looked around and it can be found cheaper on Feel Unique, another bonus of this is that it lasts forever. The 500ml bottle can easily do me three months which I believe is good value for money, considering I use this on my face and to clean my makeup brushes.

L'Oreal Paris ColourRiche Collection Privée

This lipstick was gifted to me by Tori for Christmas last year. I wore it to my graduation and have been constantly wearing it ever since. The shade I have is Julianne’s Moore’s Nude called Barely Peach. The collection to quote Boots website “consists of 6 custom made nudes chosen by 6 iconic L’Oreal Paris spokespersons for naturally radiant lip colour.” The lipstick glides on smoothly and leaves lips feeling soft and moisturised. The colour is a lovely pinky peach which complements my pale skin; which you can layer depending on how deep you want the colour.  This lipstick is perfect for those wanting a neutral colour for the day. Only issue I could see for some people is that the scent is how to put this… like traditional women’s make up scent? Old lady make-up scent? Am I making sense? (HA probably not). I love that scent but I know some don’t however it does fade after a minute. Overall this is a good quality lipstick which lasts and is perfect for any occasion, especially when you need a nude lip.

Also know as 'Barely Peach'

Yes it does look like scorch marks, I promise you its not.

So there we have it. June is over. July has arrived my favourite month due to ahem it being my birthday month. So what have been your favourite products this month? What should I be looking at for July? Leave your comments below, and let us know if you have received any gifts you can't stop using.

Disclaimer: All products are my own, I have no affiliation with any companies listed here and these are my own personal views.

Photo copyright unless otherwise stater Mish at Jute, Jam and Joy, 2014