Hair Update!
This post is mainly to update you about the Brazilian Blowout (keratin treatment) I had done exactly one month ago. Read more about that HERE. Well the big question you are all dying to know is do I still think it's worth it a month on? The answer is no.
Why? Because I don't think it has made that much difference, the first week was amazing, I never did anything to my hair, I air dried and then walked out the door. But now, the frizziness has been coming back. I also hate that my hair dried SOOO straight, it looked lifeless and boring. Yes it has made my hair a tiny bit more manageable but I get that when I use a serum. I will not be forking out my £££'s to repeat the treatment.
It is not a solution for damaged hair, it does make it look healthier and shinier, but there's no point in making it look healthy when it actually isn't. For reference I have been using a sulphate free shampoo, the one I purchased from the salon and washing my hair about 3x a week. This is just my personal experience, it has made my hair more manageable but I don't think it's made such a drastic difference for me to want it in my life forever. I think certain hair types will benefit more than others, for me it just hasn't been what I hoped it would be.
A few days ago I used a semi permanent hair dye by Garnier (herbashine) 600 light brown. Here's the results, I also cut a few more layers into the front of my hair and gave myself an overall trim. Yes I did it myself, why not. :)
I am really loving being brunette again, I did love the highlights a LOT but, this is just a bit more rich and chocolaty and I feel comfortable with it. With lighter hair, I felt like I needed more makeup.
Here's what my hair looks like from the back, I have been trimming it every 5 weeks in order to keep it healthy.
As my hair has been so lifeless, I purchased this Denman brush from Boots, it has a slight dip in the middle to fit the shape of your head better when blowdrying so that you get more volume. I have to say it works a treat.
Hope you are having a fab weekend! X
Why? Because I don't think it has made that much difference, the first week was amazing, I never did anything to my hair, I air dried and then walked out the door. But now, the frizziness has been coming back. I also hate that my hair dried SOOO straight, it looked lifeless and boring. Yes it has made my hair a tiny bit more manageable but I get that when I use a serum. I will not be forking out my £££'s to repeat the treatment.
It is not a solution for damaged hair, it does make it look healthier and shinier, but there's no point in making it look healthy when it actually isn't. For reference I have been using a sulphate free shampoo, the one I purchased from the salon and washing my hair about 3x a week. This is just my personal experience, it has made my hair more manageable but I don't think it's made such a drastic difference for me to want it in my life forever. I think certain hair types will benefit more than others, for me it just hasn't been what I hoped it would be.
A few days ago I used a semi permanent hair dye by Garnier (herbashine) 600 light brown. Here's the results, I also cut a few more layers into the front of my hair and gave myself an overall trim. Yes I did it myself, why not. :)
I am really loving being brunette again, I did love the highlights a LOT but, this is just a bit more rich and chocolaty and I feel comfortable with it. With lighter hair, I felt like I needed more makeup.
Here's what my hair looks like from the back, I have been trimming it every 5 weeks in order to keep it healthy.
As my hair has been so lifeless, I purchased this Denman brush from Boots, it has a slight dip in the middle to fit the shape of your head better when blowdrying so that you get more volume. I have to say it works a treat.
Hope you are having a fab weekend! X
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Your new hair colour looks gorgeous and I love the layers in your hair - great work doing them yourself! x
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what serum would you recommend to reduce frizz?
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I was always curious about the Keratin treatment but after your review, I might reconsider!
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I wanted sew in hair extensions but didnt want to straighten my curly hair everyday, so the blowout seemed like a great solution...
However, having already thin & damaged hair, it would seem wiser to forget neither blowouts...
I think I will try it again but using the correct shampoo this time.
It's so bad that the keratin treatment didnt last, they're so expensive as well.
Great post, as usual :)xxx
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Personally, I feel no treatment damaged hair works a treat like a trim and some deep conditioning hot oil.
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I had the treatment done in September and my hair is still smooth & frizz free and has changed my life quite a lot as I don't need to straighten my hair. It's also very smooth & sleek even in humid or damp condition, which could never be achieved with serum as I have thick hair!
So I think if you have thick, curly unruly hair then the treatment is for you. If not, then as Muhsine said go for a serum :) I didn't pay for my first treatment as I got asked to try it, but I will be paying to have it done again in Spring as I feel it has been worth the value. Hope that helps!! xx
With regards to the brush it has a slight dip which makes it fit the shape of your head better enabling it to get right at the root giving you a bit more volume than a normal brush would.
@Yogadiva I haven’t tried the instyler but will check it out, sounds good.
@Natalie Thanks hun, I definitely think certain hair types will benefit more or less with this treatment, it just hasn’t been what I hoped it would be. x
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