Macadamia Oil Deep Repair Masque

I picked up this sachet from the shop that I mentioned in this post which carries the whole line of Macadamia Oil products. I was originally going to get the oil, but it seemed like it was mainly silicone, which I try to avoid in large quantities, as it really builds up on my hair. I did wanted to try something though so I settled on the mask (which does contain silicone- but as I won’t be using it daily I don’t mind so much).
Now this is expensive, this sachet cost me £3.75, which  I think is slightly more than you would pay online (link) but I didn’t want to wait for postage, and as much as I tried to only use half of this, I ended up using the whole thing. My hair isn’t long, it’s just past shoulder length, but it is very thick and I have a lot of it, so if you have more normal or fine hair you will get more uses out of this.
It smells really nice, not nutty like I was expecting, but a light floral scent. It says to leave it on for around 7 minutes but I left it on for half an hour, and left it to do its thing while I got on with some errands.
My hair felt really conditioned when I washed this off, and after letting this air dry and straightening my hair looked a lot smoother and healthier. I was expecting a lot from this mask and while I don’t think it lived up the the massive hype it receives online it was a nice mask and my hair definitely felt a lot healthier after using it. I will probably be picking up another sachet to try and if I still like it I might invest in the full size.
Do you use any of the Macadamia Oil products? Any recommendations?

Liz Earle Botanical Shine Treatment

Liz Earle don’t release hundreds of products every month so when they release something new, you know its going to be something worth trying! If you read this post you’ll know that I don’t use conditioners that contain silicones, and when looking for a hair treatment it can be hard to find one on the high street that isn’t full of them. So I was very excited to try one from a brand whose skincare I have had a lot of success with.
I have very thick, coloured treated hair, and at times I would be happy to just get a pair of scissors and hack it all off! So anything that makes it more manageable is a miracle worker as far as I’m concerned. You use this treatment in place of your conditioner, and I have been using it once or twice a week for the past couple of weeks.
I shampoo as normal, and get as much water out of my hair as I can, I then apply it through mid-lengths to ends and leave it for 10-30 minutes wrapped in a warm towel.

The texture is quite thick but it spreads easily through the hair, and when it comes to rinsing it off I feel like my hair has soaked up the product as opposed to it just sitting on top of the hair.
I then blow dry and straighten my hair as normal, and I find normally no matter how long I spend trying to tame my hair it will end up frizzy and wavy again. I found straightening my hair took a lot less time, and was much less of a chore. It also stayed a lot straighter into the next day (I should say I don’t use any straightening serums or balms, just an Indola Heat Protectant Spray )
This retails at £14.00 for 150ml, and considering the price of some hair treatments *cough* Moroccan Oil *cough* I think this is a fair price. Liz Earle always seem to price things right for the quality of product, and as someone who wouldn’t spend a fortune on hair care I would have no problem paying £14 for this.
This is becoming a staple in my routine and is a lovely way to treat you hair on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
You can find Liz Earle Haircare online direct from Liz Earle, they’re flagship stores or John Lewis counters.

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