Amla and Grapefruit Hair Remedy - Alchemy

Here at The Amazing Blog, we know all too well how sensitive our hair can be in the summer weather. So you can imagine our excitement when we had the opportunity to try Alchemy’s hair oils created for deep conditioning and styling.

The range is composed of two different oils: the Grapefruit and Amla Hair Remedies. The first one is made up of nourishing oils (Coconut, Avocado, Almond and Castor oils) known for their capacity to aid in hair growth and strengthening, and leave hair looking more lustrous. In addition, the first remedy fights dandruff thanks to the Grapefruit Essential Oil. The second oil offers amazing growth and a natural cleanse due to the nutritious blend of Amla, Coconut, Avocado, and Argan oils, whilst also helping to maintain the hair’s natural colour for longer. They really are a multi-purpose hair product! For dry hair, apply the oil from the roots to the tips for a minimum of 30 min and for damp hair, apply it only on the tips then blow-dry as usual. We also love how it smells, as it reminds us of holidays in the tropics.

Try the Grapefruit oil here for £24 and the Alma oil here for £27. 

Friday Favourites - Hair Care

Today, there is such a wide range of Branded Hair Care Products that it can become confusing as to which are the best. Here at The Amazing Blog we want to narrow it down for you; we know the importance of great hair care and have tried our share of different brands. We love products that are pleasing on the eye and nose, but ultimately we are most concerned about effective results. We hope you love our choices as much as we did.

I think most would agree that the toughest forecast for hair is humidity. OGX have created a Kukui Oil Haircare range, hallelujah. They promise to hydrate and waterproof hair to leave curls beautifully defined with luminous shine and most importantly, frizz free. The Kukui Oil, an ancient Hawaiian secret, is of course the star of the show. It is a totally natural ingredient found in the nuts of the Kukui tree, or ‘the tree of light’, well it certainly brightens up our day. The oil contains essential fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants, all of which help our hair to repel humidity whilst sealing in the moisture. These are the kind of results we have all been waiting for, and to think all of this is achievable through a hair wash. The Kukui Oil Shampoo and Conditioner are perfectly paired with an anti-frizz hydrating oil, with these in your haircare collection say goodbye to frizz for good. Get your hands on them here for £6.99 each.

If you are looking for a natural remedy to dry, lifeless or even oily hair then NOAH is the brand for you. The ingredients used in each product contain concentrations of pure essential oils; these are extracted from plants and flowers in the most traditional way possible. Finally, we can be certain that we are avoiding harmful chemicals that are found in most shampoos and conditioners. NOAH products are tailored to each problem area; our favourites are the Regenerating Shampoo with Argan Oil and Nourishing Conditioner with Mango and Rice Proteins. The regenerating shampoo is designed to relieve dry, overworked and treated hair, while the nourishing conditioner detangles and moisturises every hair type. Our hair can not only breathe a sigh of relief, but also smells incredible due to the plant and flower extracts. A must have in our opinion, if you think so too get them here for £9.90 and £13.50.

On those days in which our hair needs some extra TLC, we reach for the new Label M Honey and Oat Mask to both hydrate and strengthen our hair in one. Label M is an award-winning professional haircare brand that even caters for London Fashion Week. The Honey and Oat Treatment has an exclusive Hydra-5 moisture-regulating complex means it prevents damage, moisturises and strengthens. Key ingredients within the mask include two types of high-grade honey, Plum Kernal, African Myrrh, and Baobab Oil to give intense moisture and truly long lasting results. It is to be used around once a week in addition to conditioner, leave it in towel dried hair for 1-5 minutes and rinse with cool water. Whether in need of a pampering session or quick fix in the shower this mask is perfect for you. It feels light but luxurious and indulgent, while the use of honey leaves your hair with a divine scent. If you want silky smooth hair that smells so good you could eat it, order yours here for only £15.75

Now that we have kept our hair healthy, we want a great styling product to show it off, this is where Affinage comes in. Affinage is a professional hair care brand with unique, technology-driven products guaranteed to give effective results; our favourite styling product is without a doubt their award-winning Air Loader Ultra strong Hairspray. Not only is the packaging exciting and edgy, but it’s designed with a micro-atomizer to give a super fine spray with incredible hold and volume. Like any other hairspray, hold the Air Loader at arm’s length and apply on dry hair as needed, however unlike any other hairspray your hair will keep its shine and hold throughout the whole day. If you want extra volume you can reapply the spray as much as you want, the quick-dry, lightweight formula doesn’t weigh hair down. Remarkably, at the end of the day it brushes out easily and the product doesn’t feel as if it has drenched your hair in product. If you want to stay on the cutting edge of hair styling, pick yours up here for only £5.40.

Mr. Natty – Clay Hair Preparation

I’m sure my fellow guys out there understand my frustration when girls comment how easy we must have it in regards to styling our hair.  With fewer choices and hair styles, I argue that it’s harder for us to find great hair products but with the help of the girls here at The Amazing Blog and the team behind Mr. Natty, I have discovered one of the BEST hair clays, so far. However, I'm still waiting for other haircare companies to be kind enough to send me some more samples to try!

I’m particular about the products I use in my hair, so when we were sent the Mr. Natty Clay Hair Preparation, I was a bit doubtful.  This line offers various products for haircare that were inspired by celebrity hairstylist and master groomer Matt Raine.  My mind was automatically changed when I cracked open the English made clay.  If the inviting scent, that has hints of pineapple- I'd like to think that it drove the girls at the office mad with passion!

Because of the thick-oily  texture of the clay, a little goes a long way and using too much can make hair appear unnatural and crunchy.  To avoid this, I rub a small dot of clay into the palm of my hands and apply it evenly throughout my towel dried hair.  This preparation offers a long-lasting, natural matt finish that I haven't experienced with previous hair products.  If reapplication is necessary, the 100 ml effortlessly slips into my back pocket or bag. Trust me when I say this has become my daily routine! 100 ml retail at £16 and you can buy it online here.

Try Out a New Shampoo Formula with Amazonian Ritual Powder Shampoo

It should come as no secret if you read our blog that we absolutely love hair products here at The Amazing Blog. Seriously, we love them like fish love water; unconditionally. We boast quite a few different hair types here, from dry to greasy, fine to thick, so each one of us certainly has our favourite products on the list. When we heard about a product called Amazonian Ritual Powder Shampoo, we were all very excited to try it as we had not used a powder shampoo before.

This is not to be confused with dry shampoo, as this does require the touch of water for it to work. It is 100% natural powder (no nasties e.g. parabens, sodium-lauryl-sulfate) and preservative free Brazilian powder shampoo.

It is no different than using a liquid shampoo, as you just wet your hair thoroughly and then pour some powder on the palm of your hand and massage it onto your hair. Even though it doesn’t contain SLS, it lathers up rather nice and has a very pleasant zesty smell to it, probably because it contains Vitamin C rich antioxidant fruits, Acerola and Camu Camu. We realized that not only did it keep our hair clean for longer than a day; it also gave our hair noticeably more volume. Fabulous!

Another wonderful thing about the powder texture of the shampoo is that it is much more travel friendly than a bursting bottle of liquid! Intrigued to try? You can get your Powder Shampoo fix via Your Tonic for £17.49.