*Envy Hair Studio- Organic Color Systems

 It's fair to say that most of us, have jumped in the deep end by giving ourselves a complete re-vamp, by switching up our hair colour and it's no wonder, when the media floods our intrigued eyes with luscious locks that dare us to be different! From Rihanna red to the ombre explosion, more and more of us are looking for a re-style but of course, it's not just our bank accounts that pay for it, it's our delicate tresses... Organic Color Systems is an innovative, nourishing hair colouring brand that delivers long lasting, high quality colour whilst looking after your hair in the process! 

So, how does it work? Each product, from the range, is specially formulated with minimum chemicals (no nasty ammonia or parabens!) and packed with organic certified ingredients; proven to improve the condition of your hair. Their natural reconstructing shampoos gently open the hair cuticles, so colour is more easily absorbed. The nourishing conditioners then, completely close the hair cuticles, locking in colour and restoring the hair to it's natural PH level. So, it appears, there really is a way to achieve long lasting, beautiful colour, without damaging your beloved locks!

I visited Envy Hair Studio, for an 'Organic Color Systems' deep conditioning treatment and was greeted with a warm welcome, from a team of happy and knowledgeable stylists, who were very informative and open to answer any questions I may have. The salon itself, oozed positive vibes and self expression; you can tell they genuinely care and look after their clients, as well as truly believing in their brand and the products. My lovely stylist, Rebecca (salon owner) began by completing the reliable 'stretch test' on my hair, to determine which products were needed, to restore my hair to it's best! The verdict? 'Power Build'.

Power Build includes the best natural ingredients, such as sunflower seed, lemon, apple and green tea extracts: proven to repair hair and replenish strength, as well as restoring shine and suppleness. The conditioner and deep treatment, not only enhances colour retention, but also contains essential protein and vitamin B5, to significantly restore damaged hair and split ends. Rebecca used the Power Build shampoo and conditioner, followed by 15 minutes of relaxation, whilst the organic Power Build treatment restored the quality of my hair from root to tips. It smells delicious and didn't feel sticky or heavy at all...I love the concept of using natural ingredients and strongly believe, the results are incomparable with products formulated from synthetic ingredients.

Surprisingly, unlike other brands I've tried, the treatment didn't weigh my hair down at all and I left the salon feeling confident with (what felt like) brand new locks, with a voluminous bounce and healthy shine! It's been a few days, since the experience, but my hair is still feeling softer and healthier than it's ever felt! It's safe to say, I fully trust Organic Color Systems products and would recommend them to anyone, who's looking to colour their hair, or simply after a nourishing treatment. Thank you Envy Hair Studio! 

TRESemme Botanique's Nourish & Replenish

When it comes to hair care products Aussie and I have always been inseparable but there comes a time when a beloved shampoo must be interchanged to prevent build up. I must admit I'm not great at following this rule and quite often find a lot of other brands don't appeal to me or don't benefit my hair in the way Aussie does. However, after stumbling across TRESemme's Botaniques range I was intrigued. The bottles instantly caught my eye with it's pro-natural appearance and the clearly stated 'silicone free' (a common nasty ingredient in many cosmetics) I love any product with minimal ingredients, free from synthetic chemicals and when the bulk of the product has been made with a natural substance, it's instantly appealing to me. In this case, the main ingredient is coconut milk/ oil and aloe vera (yum!) Coconut oil is renowned for it's wondrous beauty benefits, especially in the hair department. This little gem is famous for powerfully hydrating thirsty ends and taming frizzy locks into silky smooth tresses that you just can't help but run your fingers though; personally I don't think anything compares to it! The aloe vera is well known for it's health benefits as well as improving skin condition and promoting healing which is why it effortlessly moisturises the scalp, prevents dandruff and restores natural shine, what more could we want?!

The Nourish Replenish Shampoo is completely transparent and quite runny. At first I was a little disappointed as I thought it would affect the sud-factor. Well I couldn't have been more wrong! The shampoo lathered quickly producing zillions of bubbles which surrounded my senses with a coconut scent that wasn't sickly or overpowering. As I was massaging my roots I really felt like the product was cleansing my hair thoroughly, so much so I didn't feel the need to repeat. The Nourish Replenish Conditioner carried the same heavenly smell and a small amount coated my ends well and left plenty of 'slick'. I deliberately didn't apply any of my usual leave-in products, when I blow dried my hair because I wanted to see it's raw effects and the result certainly lived up to my high expectations. My hair wasn't weighed down at all, was shiny and smooth, felt hydrated and soft and even had a little bit of bounce.  As an added bonus, the lovely coconut scent lasted for days!

I would definitely recommend this combo to anyone looking to improve the condition of their hair, without using heavy/ thick products. I found after just a few uses the overall condition of my hair had improved and surprisingly my hair has been less greasy, it really does nourish and replenish!

Neeks ☯