Review: Garnier Fructis Instant Melt-In Mask for Colour Treated Hair

Info: A product that asks the question, “Why hasn’t somebody thought of this sooner?” I chose to use the one for colour treated hair as the one meant for frizzy hair had too much silicone. Too much silicone in hair products (esp conditioners) tends to coat the hair in a dull product layer over time. It is good at keeping really frizzy hair in control, but make sure that you wash it off every week or two with a good claryfying shampoo such as the one in Tresemme's range.

What it’s meant to do: “...active fruit concentrate penetrates and strengthens the hair fibre. The mask also contains nourishing oils, avocado and apricot to help detangle, repair, nourish and strengthen hair. The mask can be used as an alternative to conditioner for a deeper and more penetrating treatment once or twice a week or as desired.”


What it did: It basically played the role of a basic conditioner. When I used it on my colour treated hair that was quite long, it didn’t provide as much nourishment and moisture as I would have liked from a treatment. When used on my newly cut above the shoulder hair, it was enough to give some softness and a fair amount of moisture. Don’t think I would buy it again though, I prefer my Redken All Soft as a conditioner and Terax Original Crema as a treatment much better. Sometimes when a product tries to be great at two things, it ends up only being average at both.

Rating: 2 KISSES. It smells fruity I guess.

Reinvented; The middle part

I have found a new, reinvented love for middle parts. They're the hair equivalent of natural makeup and give off that 'naturally polished yet still not high maintenance' vibe that i am in awe of at the moment. Contrary to many, I believe that they really can suit every face shape; it’s all in the way you need you face to be framed. The general rule of thumb is that the roots shouldn't’t be too flat or stuck to your head, unless you’re a supermodel that can carry off a weird hair and still look half decent.

(I can’t deny, it’s quite an impressive impression of an elephant; the fact that its fugly only kicks in after the amazement is gone)

But back to the point, it’s best to try a couple of styles out on yourself to see what suits you. You can never really tell from a picture. If you have an oval face shape, feel free to experiment with different styles. If however, you’re trying to hide a particular part of the face, like a wide jaw, square hairline or wide cheeks, allow the hair to fall on the area so that it can be disguised.

Middle part overload, I'm off to blow dry my hair.

Beauty Sleep; not a myth like Sleeping Beauty.

After a hard days’ work of study, work or whatever unpleasant things we must do, waxing included, a long shower and a good night’s sleep are oh so good. Sure the next morning you’ll feel great, but why wouldn’t you wanna look better too... You would? I had a feeling. Which is why I took the time to make a little check list for you.

• At night our skin becomes all superwoman-y and regenerates, hence why we have separate night creams and serums which are more concentrated in active ingredients. In order for these ingredients to be able to seep into your skin, you must take off the old dry skin on top. Make friends with your scrub tonight. Puuh-leasse go for one that’s gentle and organic based, your skin will thank you. Bloom makes a mean little (read; good) apricot scrub you should give a try. Benefit also has a honey scrub with a really good texture you could use as an exfoliating mask too.

• Don' forget to scrub your body or dry brush it before the shower then slather it with heavy duty moisturiser while your skin is still steamy and damp so it retains more moisture. While in the shower give your tired little tresses a bit of TLC with a conditioning hair mask.

• Put it in first thing after you shampoo and do all your exfoliation and shaving while the mask does its work. I used Terax Original Crema to bring my hair back to life after my well trusted hairdresser decided our relationship and my hair could take the weight of a terrible bleach job. “I’m sorry hairdresser, it’s not me, it’s you.”
  
  
• After you come out of the shower, comb a bit of leave in conditioner through the hair, roughly dry it 70% and tightly pin it into a semi high bun. No hair ties, we don’t want any severe kinks in your soft, wavy, touch me hair the next morning. Giving your hair a bit of a shine boost with serum or hairspray the next morning is optional.
  
  
• If you want brighter skin overnight look no further than vitamin C. Look for the pure liquid capsules that you can cut open and use as a serum, otherwise, go for a serum containing a potent amount of vitamin C, such as Avon’s Anew Vitamin C Serum. If you want more hydration and glow, massage a layer of rosehip oil into the skin. I swear by the Trilogy Organic Rosehip Oil. If you have problem skin go for a moisturiser containing salicylic acid and then apply at least a 5% benzyl peroxide cream only directly onto any spots, (I can’t stress the importance of ‘directly on’ enough). Love your bronzer more than McDonalds? Mix your night cream with fake tan to get a natural glow.

Now just take the compliments graciously.