Tag: Luxury Haircare

ALTERNA Caviar Anti-Ageing Hair Products

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Disclaimer: We received these products free of charge for the purpose of this review and all thoughts and opinions are our own.

Eureka moment!! You know when you find a product that transforms your hair and you can’t imagine using anything else – this is how I feel about the Caviar Anti-Aging range from Alterna. When the box of haircare products arrived, I had been struggling with my shoulder length curly hair, which in the last year has become incredibly dry and frizzy. Despite spending a small fortune on new hair products nothing seemed to be helping and I had almost given up hope on finding a product that could transform my frizzy mop back into smooth curls again.

Alterna isn’t a brand I had come across before despite being around since 1997. They wanted to create a range of luxury hair products based on the science of skincare and developed products for professionals using natural eco-certified ingredients with no sulfates or parabens in sight.  

I received the Caviar Anti-Ageing range which is designed to nourish and protect hair and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals that help to strengthen and hydrate your hair. The vibrant purple bottles looked stunning, and I couldn’t wait to see if they would help my frizzy locks.  

The shampoo and conditioner are very easy to work through hair and rinsed out easily. The shampoo lathered nicely, creating a rich foam that cleansed my hair and smelt gorgeous. The conditioner left my hair feeling hydrated, soft and manageable and helped bring back my bouncy curls.

The Priming Leave in Conditioner was nice and light on my hair and didn’t weigh it down like thicker products tend to do. It removed the tangles effortlessly adding some much needed moisture to my hair.

The Shampoo/Conditioner cost £39.90 each for a 250ml bottle and the Priming Leave in Conditioner is £34.70 for 147ml.

The Caviar Replenishing Moisture Intensive Ceramide Shots (RRP £52.10) are a potent ceramide concentrate in individual capsules that hydrate, reduces breakage and strengthen hair. It is easy to twist the capsule open and then apply to damp hair. I used them after the leave in conditioner and before the CC cream.

I’ve used CC Cream on my face but not on hair before so this was a new step for me. The cream feels like a conditioner and smells amazing and is applied to towel dried hair. This miracle leave in product and styling cream delivers 10 benefits in one easy step – Moisture, Shine, Smoothness, Softness, UV Protection, Manageability, Strength, Anti-Breakage, Heat Protection & Light Hold. It is suitable for all types of hair and once applied all you need to do leave it to work it’s magic. RRP £35.85

These products have really helped hydrate my curls and after only a couple of washes my hair was smoother and the dreaded frizz was gone. Thanks to this range I now love my curls again, my hair looks fantastic – shiny, smooth and nourished from the scalp to the ends – what more can a girl ask for?

Available from the Alterna website they also have smaller sizes which are perfect for travelling or if you are trying the products for the first time.


Nanogen Haircare

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Disclaimer – We received this item free for the purpose of this review/feature but all words and opinions are our own.

I have recently had a dietry deficiency which caused my hair to thin, plus it won’t grow very long now so it seems to be getting shorter and shorter with each cut I have! Nanogen Haircare has a solution to thinning hair which includes shampoo and conditioner, Hair Fibre Locking Spray and hair fibres.  Intrigued, they sent me some samples to try along with instructions. 

Nanogen’s products are designed to thicken your hair in as little as 30 seconds.  With 20 years of experience and a variety of products and also boast a wealth of information on their website as to how to care for you hair and how to make it look instantly thicker.

Starting with the Nanogen Hair Fibres, choose your hair colour online: https://www.nanogen.com/pages/what-shade-are-you The Nanogen Hair Fibres are designed to bounce light from the transparent fibres to make your hair appear thicker and more like natural hair. Choosing your shade of hair colours allows the Nanogen Hair Fibres to blend in with your natural colour, and a mix of shades often makes the blending much easier. I have medium brunette hair so I was sent the shades No 05 Medium Brown and No 06 Light Brown.

Once I had styled my hair for the day, I took the darker colour to my roots, sprinkling the fibres onto where my hair needs thickening. Lightly patting the fibres into my hair to make them more even, I then applied the lighter shade of Nanogen Hair Fibres and patted the area again to even out the distribution. Essentially, that’s all you need to do, but if you want to change the thickness, or the tone of the colour, you can repeat the process to get the desired look. As with all products, practice is the key. I was also advised that ‘less is more’ with building up the thickness and colour, so keep trying at small intervals until you get the look you like. 

To keep your new thicker looking hair water resistant and to fix in place more, Nanogen also have the Hair Fibre Locking Spray, which I used on my hair before I went out.

If you’re a bit nervous about using thickening products on your hair straight away, Nanogen has other haircare products that might also benefit you.  I was sent the Shampoo Luxe Thickening Hair Experience for Women and Conditioner for Everyone.  I love trying out new haircare products, so this was another way for me to get thicker hair and also love pampering myself a bit more. As with most shampoos and conditioners which are designed to do a bit more than just clean and condition, it takes a few washes for the condition of your hair to change. Having said that, after one wash I could feel that my hair was coated more rather than stripped back which is what most High Street shampoos do.  The hard water in my area doesn’t help the condition of my hair either, so the protection of the conditioner helps.

After a week of washing my hair with the Nanogen Shampoo Luxe Thickening Hair Experience and Nanogen Conditioner for Everyone, my hair began to feel stronger and dried less frizzy when I left it to dry naturally. The fragrance of the Conditioner for Everyone is to die for too – I loved conditioning my hair with it and the scent it left!

I was also sent the Nanogen Shampoo and Half-Conditioner for Men, which lathers up to exfoliate the scalp as well as lightly conditioning. The conditioning aspect of the product is from panthenol and glycerine, which is to prevent hair feeling weighed down.  I don’t normally use 2-in-1 shampoos and conditioners so I had a good opportunity to test it when I went away for a night and didn’t know what the haircare products would be like.  It has a similar fragrance to it as the Nanogen Shampoo and felt like it was just as nutritious as the separate shampoo and conditioners.

From fretting about my thinning hair to suddenly having a 30-second fix and being given a long-term solution with different shampoos and conditioners, Nanogens has given me both confidence and hope, and more healthy looking hair. Thanks Nanogen!

All products available from £9.95 at: https://www.nanogen.com/collections/all

ºC-1 English Rose Serum

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Dislaimer: I received the serum free for the purpose of this review but all words and opinions are my own

If you have read my review of the H²-2 Hydrate Conditioner from Electric Hair (here) you will know that I was really impressed with the results. I’m also excited to share another of their products – the ºC-1 English Rose Serum which has been helping keep my curls frizz free over the last couple of weeks.

Hair serum is one of my #haircareessentials as serums not only repair and protect hair against pollutants, sun damage and heat styling but help tame the dreaded frizz, something I suffer from a lot!

Most hair serums and oils contain a high percentage of oil based silicones but this English Rose Serum contains absolute rose extract, made with roses they grow themselves in the South of England. The formula creates maximum shine without feeling oily or greasy and smells amazing. I love anything rose scented and this serum leaves my hair smelling amazing.

The pump dispenser is really easy to use, you only need a pea-sized amount and it’s easy to dispense the right amount. Simply rub between your hands and gently run through your hair from root to tip before blow drying. You can also apply it to dry ends to calm frizz and add shine.

The result? Shiny hair that not only appears healthy but also feels lovely and soft. I have used it with damp hair and on dry hair with equally good results. If I use it after styling it banishes frizz, helping to define my curls and leaves them looking in tip top condition.  Use daily or any time your hair needs a little TLC. 

RRP £20

H²-2 Hydrate Conditioner

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Disclaimer: We received this conditioner free for the purpose of the review but all words and opinions are our own

I have shoulder length curly hair which is currently very dry and frizzy and in need of a moisture boost. I love discovering new hair products and was thrilled when the H²-2 Hydrate Conditioner arrived from Electric Hair

The conditioner is fortified with

Jojoba Oil – rich in vitamins and minerals that strengthen and nourish hair, including vitamin C, B vitamins, vitamin E, copper, and zinc. 

Meadowfoam seed oil – this forms a protective coating on the hair helping to retain moisture for longer.

Sugar beet extract – containing betaine, an amino acid that retains moisture and acts as an anti-irritant. 

Wheat proteins – increase the strength of the hair and reduce breakage.

The conditioner can be used as an everyday conditioner – simply rub an almond-sized amount between your fingers and smooth the conditioner down your hair or it can also be used as a treatment to nourish your hair. Simply apply and leave for 10 minutes for it to do its magic!

The conditioner was rich and creamy and easy to apply to my hair, I initially used it as a conditioner, scrunching it into my hair with plenty of water to help to add moisture to my curls. It rinsed out easily and left my hair tangle free. I have also been using it as a weekly treatment, covering it with a shower cap and leaving it for 10 minutes for a real moisture boost.

After drying my hair, I was so pleased, my curls loved the conditioner and look lovely and defined. After using the conditioner for a couple of weeks my hair is in much better condition and looks so much shinier and healthy.

This is a great product not only does my hair feel moisturised from root to tip it is finally frizz free  and I’m certainly ready for those Christmas parties now!!

RRP £23 available here