I've come to realise that I've never done a post about my haircare routine here on More Than Adored! The past few months my haircare routine has been fairly consistent and I have been really impressed with the way my hair is looking and feeling. I'm about to switch out products in order to trial some new ranges so I thought there is no better time than now to post about what I have been using and really enjoying before I switch it all up.
These products are my base products - the ones I use everyday or when I'm washing my hair. These do not include what products I use to style my hair or air dry my hair. If you're interested in seeing a post on my favourite styling products do let me know!
Now for bit of background on my hair. I am blonde which means my hair requires alot of upkeep. Not necessarily because it's incredibly damaged but because it is dry and maintaining the colour is important to me so that I don't have to go back to the hair dresser constantly. I like to inject moisture to keep my hair looking healthy and also use products that will maintain my ashy blonde colour.
This looks a bit ridiculous but once I explain it won't seem that crazy!
The first set, in the enormous bottles, is probably my holy grail product. If you're blonde than you need this. The Natural Look Silver Screen Ice Blonde Shampoo + Conditioner is incredible at toning your hair at home. It's very pigmented and strong so I only use this every two weeks. It's important to leave both the shampoo and conditioner on for an extended amount of time because they both have toning properties in them. This set can dry out my hair but I don't mind that because I'm only using them every fortnight and I'm wanting a good toning result not moisture from them. I wouldn't recommend these for daily use.
Next up I like to have a moisturising set and Im loving the Argania Moisture Repair Shampoo + Conditioner*. I'm using this in alternation with the next Matrix set so every second wash I will use this to boost the moisture and make sure that my hair is getting nourished from root to tip. I find that these are incredibly moisturising but aren't overly heavy which is a vital element for me because I have naturally wavy hair therefore anything that is too heavy weighs down my curls and my hair doesn't air dry as nicely. These smell fantastic and overall are now a great staple in my routine.
Lastly, these Matrix Total Results Blonde Care Shampoo + Conditioner* have snuck into my routine and stayed there for the past few months. As I said I'm alternating these with the moisture repair and really enjoying the mix. I'm finding that, instead of using my intense Natural Look set for toning once a week I'm able to prolong to every two weeks and just use these in my routine. These are in no way a strong toning set but I like that I can use these knowing it is tailored to my hair and helping keep my colour looking vibrant. These are pretty moisturising compared to other shampoo and conditioners I've tried for blonde hair and I'm be repurchasing these without a doubt.
ON DAMP HAIR
A long time favourite has been the Macadamia Luxurious Oil Treatment which is a thicker consitency than most other oils I've tried. If you have fine hair I wouldn't recommend this because I think it could potentially weigh down your hair. This smells great and really nourishes the hair, I usually apply one full pump from ear down and that's enough for my medium length hair. I'm on the fence about repurchasing this because it can be easy to over do it but I'm thoroughly enjoying using it while I have it and I have seen great results from incorporating this oil into my routine in the past year.
A more recent discovery has been the Argania Hair Oil 'Light' this is designed for people with fine hair and has changed the way I see the Macadamia Oil. Previously to trying this I didn't realise the huge difference between the regular oils and the light verisons. I assumed that the regular ones were going to give me the most moisture into my hair so I've always purchased them however I was sooo wrong! The only difference between the two is that this one is a thinner consistency making it easier to apply throughout the hair and not weighing down the hair at all. This is the reason I probably won't repurchase the Macadamia one because I get the same benefits but I don't have to worry about applying too much. My only gripe is that this bottle doesn't have a pump!
The last two products are little extra steps I personally feel I need to take but I think that most people could probably stop after applying an oil. Because I am blonde this Matrix Blonde Care Sheer Mist* is a complete staple for me now it's summer. As some of you may know there are lots of different environmental factors that can strip blonde hair very easily. This is a spritz I spray all over my hair and it helps protect my hair from those factors like UV rays and chlorine. I think this is an aboustle must, especially in summer, if you're blonde because it'll save help your colour last immensely!
The last product I use, in conjunction with an oil, is the Eleven Australia Miracle Hair Treatment*. I usually do one part this; one part of any oil, mix it together then apply it too my hair. I don't do this every time I wash my hair but when I do I just love the way my hair looks. This has 11 different benefits that it claims to do but the main ones I see is: less frizz, added shine, detangles and added softness. I think if you're not blonde but still want to have some protection from environmental factors like the mist offers this one is a great one to try because it will protect your colour as well.
I hope that this post helped any of you out that were maybe looking for some products to use on your hair. If you have any recommendations for a good mask and detangling spray I would love love love to hear them. I haven't found any worth mentioning in this post so I'm on the hunt!
What are your staple hair products?
Natural Look Shampoo + Conditioner more info and stockist here
Argania Moisture Repair Shampoo + Conditioner RRP $19.95 each here
Matrix Shampoo + Conditioner + Mist more info and stockist here
Macadamia Luxurious Oil Treatment RRP $34.95 here
Argania Hair Oil 'Light' RRP $34.99 here
Eleven Australia Miracle Hair Treatment $24.95 here
*products provided for consideration - honesty as always!