Give Me a Mane!

I have always had fine hair. Hairdressers always tell me it is as soft as a baby’s. But that is perhaps not so cute when you are in your late 20s. I love multi-tasking products that will turn my baby fuzz in to somewhat of a lions mane. Ok, make it a baby lion’s mane.

I find that Morrocanoil is the closest to a little miracle in a bottle. It transforms hair – whatever type it is, dry, brittle, damaged, lacklustre, in to rich and shiny tresses. It is worth the money and a little goes a very long way.

The other little magic wand I use to give my hair some volume is Philip Kingley’s Maximiser. It helps when you are blow-drying your hair and don’t want to make it flat as a pancake.

Yay I say to clever  beauty innovations that let us practically cheat our way to lovely hair we were almost born with.


Moroccanoil Original Oil Treatment, 25ml £12.85 from Lookfantastic
Philip Kingsley Mazimiser, £12.80

Well Slick

Hands up if you have already heard of Moroccanoil? If you haven't, what planet have you been living on.

I do have a confession though, up until now, I have never tried Moroccanoil products before. But they are the ones that started that Argan Oil in haircare revolution.
And they are little miracle workers. The Original Moroccanpoil Oil Treatment is the bad boy that you need to fix a multitude of hair sins.
But the one that I really loved is the Moroccanoil Hydrating Mask Treatment. It has thick, lovely consistensy and left my hair feeling light as air.
With a little of the styling cream, your hair will obey your every styling wish - the three perfect partners in crime.
However, as my hair is fine, next time I will go for the light version of the cul Oil, but if you have thick tresses, massage away.
Find it in the best salons across the country.

Hair Raisor

I have gone all out on the treatments front recently. The cherry on the cake was last week, being invited to Gielly Green for a haircut. This is the salon, whose products I have been salivating over for months. The products that I put in my bathroom 'just to test' and that had run out before I had time to add them to my blog. That's how much I loved them.
I was lucky enough to get my hair cut by Shai Greenberg, who I can only describe as a hairdressing demi-god. He performed a few manoeuvres that I had never even experienced before. Cutting your hair with your head upside down anyone?
The result was that my friend nearly walked past me in the street - she didn't recognise me. In a good way. And that is probably the best testimonial that I can give.
I say treat yourself - I've heard it many times, but hair and skin is really worth investing in. (Plus, they have THE most amazing flower bouquets ever).

Work It Girl

I am very proud of myself. I started taking Imedeen's Hair and Nail capsules back in September (has it been that long?) and I am nearly at the end of my two-month course. What I am most proud of, and actually a little shocked by, is that I haven't missed a single day. It's like someone has replaced the old supplement-taking me with a new and enthusiastic supplement-taker, or something to that effect.

In this period of almost two months I have battled a vicious cold no less than three times, broken a heel on my favourite shoes and ran down the street full-speed with four bags of cupcakes. But I have also noticed a supreme difference in both my hair and nails. I have actually had compliments on my hair although I haven't changed my styling routine. It's when the little improvements don't go unnoticed that you know, something must be working. 

 
I am now also trailing Imedeen's Derma One for skin and am half way through my first box. Though, with this one, you have to keep your wits about you as it's not just one, but two tablets a day - morning and evening. I am thoroughly enjoying the challenge.

Currently listening to Ru Paul, Supermodel. Work it girl!

Imedeen Hair & Nails capsules £23.49 for two-month supply

Imedeen Derma One £34.50 for one-month supply 

Pump Up the Volume

My hair has always been quite fine. The 'three feathers' Russian joke, as I have already described, was my nemesis in school. Therefore, I tend to look towards products that can give me volume without making my hair heavy or greasy and limp.

Step up Shan Rahimkhan. A cult stylist in Berlin, his new range, True Volume, has only launched in the UK this year. These products do what they promise: they truly pump up the volume. For fine hair, this is the equivalent of finding buried treasure. The Leave-in Treatment with Aloe Vera Juice softly plumps the hair, giving it texture and visible lift. The Supreme Volumizing Hairspray with Bamboo Extract is the hardest-working hairspray I've ever tried. It's invisible and holds any style like a magnet. 

I recommend the collection to anyone who has been searching for True Volume. The search is over. 

Supreme Volumizing Hairspray, £19.60

Double Phase Leave-in Treatment, £26.15

 

Full Plumage

I am embarking on something new. I have a confession: I’ve actually always been partial to supplements – I get excited by their promises. So now, I am embarking on a new challenge. To take a full course of supplements and measure their results.

Imedeen have just launched their new Hair & Nails capsules, which promise fuller hair and stronger nails, nourishing from the inside. I am excited at the prospect, because I used to get teased by friends at school about my fine, blonde hair that when I was younger almost looked transparent. Plus, an old Russian nickname for people going bald, ‘Three feathers on your head’, was one of my dad’s favourite taunts when I was growing up. So the only way is up….

Hair & Nails capsules £23.49 for two-month supply.