Thursday 11 April 2013

My Hair: New Hairstyle & Products I Use



I've had the same hairstyle for years - blonde and pretty much all one length, so when it was time to go to the hairdressers again (well overdue) I decided I wanted something a bit different. I ended up getting it a little bit darker and got some low lights put through it to give me a nice caramel colour. I also got some layers cut in and a little middle parting fringe which I love.

Getting a new hairstyle inspired me to write a little post on the products I use in my hair so I hope you enjoy reading it. At the moment I'm using Aussie Aussome Volume shampoo and conditioner which I've used a couple of times before. I have quite fine, limp hair and I'm forever trying to get some volume in it and this shampoo does the trick. I love Aussie products, especially the smell of them and once a week I use the 3 Minute Miracle Luscious Long treatment to keep my hair in top condition. I like to keep my hair long so I try to look after it so I can get as little as possible cut off it each time.

For styling, my two favourite products at the moment are from the VO5 Plump It Up range. Before I dry my hair I put in the weightless mousse which also has heat defence in it. After I blow dry my hair I put in the Dry Backcomb Spray (mentioned in my March favourites) to give my hair some volume then either straighten or curl the ends. Right now I like my hair to have a bit of bounce in it so I usually curl the ends with my straighteners.

To finish off my hair I use Elnett Satin hairspray which is my favourite, it doesn't weigh my hair down at all and brushes out easily and then I apply some of the Aldi Miracle Oil (£4 dupe for Moroccan Oil) to the ends to smooth them. Sometimes I use the Miracle Oil before I blow dry if my hairs feeling a bit dry and needs some conditioning. Then every second (ok and third) day I'll use my Batiste dry shampoo to freshen up my hair between washes. This is a must have product and if I run out I need to go straight out and buy another bottle. Right now I'm loving the lace one, it smells amazing but I also like the Tropical one for summer.

I hope you enjoyed this little hair care post and I'm so happy with my new hairstyle!


19 comments:

  1. I love Aussie! Looks like a very nice selection of products!
    Nicola xx

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  2. Your hair looks lovely. Im loving the Vo5 put it up range at the moment too x

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  3. Looks lovely. Really suits you. I love the Aussie range, the smell is amazing! :) xxx

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  4. I love the colour of your hair! It makes me want to go darker!

    Lindsay Frances | UK Beauty & Fashion Blog

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  5. Your hairs looks so lovely! The shade and style really suits you :D

    Sophia Meola | A Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Blog

    xx

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  6. Hair looks amazing! Wish I could pull it off this dark, such a lovely colour xxx

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  7. Your hair is looking amazing! I love it. I'm really interested in trying out the Plump it Up by VO5 range- especially that mousse. I'm forever curling just the ends of my hair as my current hairstyle x

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  8. Looks fab, I'm trying to decide on a new hairstyle just now
    Lauren
    livinginaboxx

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  9. The colour is gorgeous! So warm and pretty.. I love it xx

    Gemma ♥ | Miss Makeup Magpie

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  10. That looks lovely Mel, I really like that style on you.
    I really need to get a decent volume shampoo, I never use products in my hair though but I should prob start, I'm always scared my hair will feel sticky or weird x

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  11. I love elnet hairspray! I get it from my mum as it's the only one she will use. I don't really mind the scent as it's such a good product.
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  12. I use those Aussie products too and they are amazing! I also love Batiste, couldn't live without it!

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    Megan xxx

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  13. You really suit this new style, i love it!

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  14. Your new colour/style looks stunning! You've tempted me to try something new. I love the VO5 Plump It Up range too - so good for volume! X

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  15. Your hair looks so glossy and gorgeous! I literally cannot live without that plump it up spray! Best invention ever!xx
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  16. You look amazing, your hair looks so so glossy!
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