Express Colour - Smart Beauty

Here at The Amazing Blog, we know how stressful it can be to keep a bright hair colour between appointments at the hairdresser and sometimes we’re just too busy to book a haircut as often as we would like to. This is why Smart Beauty created Express Colour to extend the life of hair colours between salon visits.

Express Colour is a range of hair products that will maintain your hair colour and condition. The range is made of 8 different and exceptional colours, so you are able to choose the most suitable one for your hair colour. We tried the Warm Brown’s shade to restore our original beautiful brown looking colour. This colour is perfect for light to medium brown hair and will last between 4 and 5 shampoos applications. If you want to maintain your colour until the next salon visit you can use your Express Colour shade once a week as it only takes 3 minutes to develop the colour.

The 140ml pot contains a hypoallergenic, ammonia and bleach free product. You will also find a pair of plastic gloves in the golden box to make sure your hands are free from stains. Smart Beauty created a range of complete and easy to use products to refresh your colour at any time. Also, Smart Beauty made the range suitable for vegans and they are against animal testing too.

Refresh your hair between salon visits at home by using the Warm Brown Express Colour from Smart Beauty here for £ 6.99.

Shampoo and Conditioner, Hair Masque, Oil Treatment - Marula Oil

It’s a new year and that means new hair care products. This time, at the Amazing Blog  we were fortunate enough to be sent a few great products from the brand Marula Oil.

The first two products we were sent were a Shampoo and a Conditioner. We think these are ideal for damaged hair that has lost its moisture and become very dry and coarse. These two products will help restore the hair to its natural condition and will repair the damage that has been done. With every wash you will see a visible difference in the appearance of your hair, each strand will start to develop growth and strength, and you will notice your hair becoming soft and shiny.

If your hair is in bad condition and needs repairing from heat damage to hair bleaching damage, we would recommend using several of these products, including the Rare Oil Intensive Hair Masque. After shampooing your hair you will need to apply this masque for 3-5 minutes to let the treatment kick in and work its magic; afterwards just rinse the product off.  For an intense treatment and for extra hydration leave this masque in for 10-15 minutes. Over time, the use of these products will help healing split ends and repair the hair making it softer and smoother.

Finally, we recommend adding the Rare Oil Treatment to your hair care regime, aproduct that will instantly add shine to your hair. We would advise less is more when using this product: you only need to use 2-3 drops to protect and hydrate the split ends you may have. This light-weight oil can also work for your skin, leaving it hydrated but without an oily feeling.

If you are looking for a new hair care routine for this year you definitely need to try Marula Oil. You can purchase the shampoo here for £21.95 and the conditioner is available here for £23.95. To see a further progression in your hair, the masque is available to grab here for £31.95 and the oil treatment you can get here for £33.95

Boss Friction Hair Tonic - Fab Hair

At the Amazing Blog, we appreciate a man who takes cares of himself and think that all boys should incorporate a regular grooming regime. We just received a new product from Fab Hair which we swiftly gave to our top boy Jose to test out for us.

The product that we received was the Boss Friction Hair Tonic which is specifically designed to stimulate any areas of thinning or receding hair. Jose told us that he applied it to both his hair and scalp and then combed it gently through. He then slowly massaged the tonic into his scalp, leaving it for a few minutes to absorb.  What he particularly liked was the fragrance (subtly warm and spicy) and the feel (a slightly tingly sensation). Jose commented that It left his hair smooth and easier to manage.

Fab Hair specialises in premium professional haircare products for men, with a collection of six hair tonics to choose from, each having its own refreshing fragrance. The theory is that by regularly using a hair tonic in your grooming regime, you'll see an improvement in your hair as the tonic absorbs into your roots to stimulate hair growth giving you healthier hair and scalp.  

 Keep your hair in good condition and grab this hair tonic here for £4.99 for the 100ml.

 

Healthy Food - Friday Favourites

After the Christmas season many of us resolve to get back to our healthiest in the New Year. It’s now easier than ever to get on the health bandwagon and we at The Amazing Blog have been gathering our favourite healthy foods to share with you.

Glenilen handmade yoghurts really caught our attention with their large collection of natural low-fat yoghurts. The family-run farm has been running for generations in County Cork. What started as a hobby using their cows’ milk has now grown into a fully-fledged business, using fresh simple ingredients.

The yoghurts come in lots of delicious flavours, including rhubarb and strawberry, natural seeds, and blueberry. We loved the creamy textures and all the yoghurts had a lovely thick layer of fruit. With no additives or nasties, this is the perfect sweet treat without the guilt. Buy it here for £1.99.

The Amazing Blog are big fans of Gosh’s naturally free-from range. Suitable for vegans, their products are free from gluten, egg, dairy, nut and soya, meaning that everybody can enjoy these great products. The food from Gosh is made from minimal and fresh ingredients, blending vegetables, pulses, herbs and spices.

We particularly enjoyed the mushroom, puy lentil and butter bean burgers. Packed with mushrooms, vegetables, they contain one of your important five a day. Although they are super healthy, these burgers pack a punch with great flavour. These products are feel-good food we know you’ll enjoy. You can buy the Gosh burgers for £2.50 here.

Lizi’s Granola is a healthy breakfast cereal containing oats, nuts, seeds and more excellent healthy ingredients. Lizi’s has always strived to add natural and simple ingredients in their products. The oats are a fantastic source of both protein and fibre, helping you to stay fuller for longer and prevent spikes in blood sugar levels.

We at The Amazing Blog were excited to try Lizi’s Pink Apple & Cinnamon Granola. Apples are a great addition to your diet, aiding the heart, digestive system, and blood sugar. Cinnamon is also a brilliant ingredient to help control blood sugar. The granola is really tasty and so easy to prepare when you’re in a rush – simply add milk and eat. For an incredibly easy and delicious breakfast, get it here for £3.65.

Skinny Dipping is a savoury dip company offering up an amazing selection of healthy and natural dips. The brand is the brainchild between two friends in Islington, and what they’ve cooked up is really special. Coming from their love of hummus, Skinny Dipping has put together beautiful flavour combinations such as Spiced Squash and Yoghurt, Broadbean and Mint, and Charred Aubergine and Lemon.

The dips are homemade and created with 100% natural ingredients. All of the pots are healthy with a high a vegetable content, meaning you can indulge as often as you want! We think they would be brilliant to share with friends with crudites or even as an addition to your lunchbox.

You can buy the Skinny Dipping Dips here for £2.95.

Amber Oriental Bath Crystals and Shea Butter - Morjana

Here at The Amazing Blog as much as we love a fast paced lifestyle, sometimes we need some down time, to relax and unwind. We received Morjana's 'Hammon Essentials' - the Amber Shea butter and Crystal Bath Crystals.

Morjana mixes their wealth of knowledge of Oriental beauty traditions and mixes it with modern ingredients, making it a unique and luxurious beauty brand. Firstly their Amber shea butter is a thick and creamy formulation; the butter is extracted naturally from nuts from the Shea tree, meaning it’s rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins making it a superfood for hair and skin. It has a subtle vanilla aroma and once applied sinks into the skin, moisturising it without leaving any greasy residue. The amber Oriental bath crystals are full of vitamins and trace elements and have a warm and captivating scent which lingers once dissolved. They make for a perfect bath addition, allowing you to sit back and de-stress from a busy day. The packaging is very Moroccan; rose gold lids with a floral design and orange labels which add to the luxurious feeling of the products.

Make time to relax and unwind from a busy day with Morjana bath crystals here for £ 31.96 and shea butter here for £ 36.96.