My new favourite shampoo: Pureology

Pureology Super Smooth Shampoo

Good looking hair is a priority for me, because I've always felt it's my best feature. You know how we all think that there's one thing that's ok about our bodies and that if it's not looked after our appearance suffers more than if we neglected something else (like nails...you should see mine at the moment).

Since I've succumbed to the super time-saving Brazilian hair blow dry, I've been using the Pureology range of shampoo and conditioner called Super Smooth. This range was recommended to me by my lovely hairdresser, Claire at the Bloww Salon on Glasshouse Street in London.

Me at the Bloww salon before the magic happens...

My hair after the treatment

Like the treatment, this hair care product range isn't cheap, but it's not the most expensive range of hair products I've ever used either. And it leaves my hair looking good. As I said, a good hair day boosts my confidence in a way I just cannot describe.

While on the lookout for the cheapest place to find this product, I did some quick online market research and found Beautifully Gorgeous. This site seemed OK, it was easy to navigate and the prices and products were displayed clearly.

Keep your fingers crossed they deliver fast, though, because I've all but run out of my shampoo.

Pureology Super Smooth Shampoo 300 ml £11.70
Pureology Super Smooth Conditioner 250ml £13.40
P&P £3.50 (Free delivery on orders over £50-00)

(Just a note: this is not a sponsored post)

London life: Brazilian hair at Bloww salon

I've recently found the new hair treatment called a Brazilian blow dry. I know this has been around for some time, but I haven't tried it because I'm quite conservative when it comes to my hair. Plus it seemed an expense I just couldn't afford.

But last time when I went to see the wonderful Clare at Bloww she extolled the virtues of not having to spend an hour over my unruly thick mane and I succumbed to the luxurious Brazilian treatment.

When she started to spray the lotion onto my wet hair, she warned me it may sting my eyes. And she was right. I felt like a complete wimp but I had to sit throughout the treatment, which lasted about fifteen minutes, with a towel over my face. I swore I'd never be silly and try new things again.

When she'd finished, Clare told me to leave the hair for two or three days without washing it and also gave me a free set of special shampoo and conditioner. Even though it was at times unpleasant, I had to admit that when I left the salon my hair looked gleaming and distinctly film-star like.

But it wasn't until I washed it for the first time that I really felt the benefit of the treatment. My hair, which is very thick and unyielding, usually takes me at least half an hour just to dry it, and an hour if I wanted to (try to) style it. Even then there are bits that never quite want to be controlled. But after the Brazilian the whole process took just ten minutes! And the blow drying was so easy. It was like magic!

And now I'm hooked...