Redken All Soft Shampoo For Dry and Brittle Hair Review

Happy Sunday, everyone! 🌞

Today, I'm sharing this week's standout product which goes to Redken's All Soft Shampoo for dry and brittle hair with argan oil + 2% moisture complex.

I've always been a total hair product junkie resulting from having naturally difficult hair (fine, frizzy, curly, wavy), plus the fact that it's dry and damaged from bleaching it, so I'm always searching for the next best thing to tame the mane. I've tried so many hair products that my bathroom looks as if a hair supply store threw up in there! I hate the mess but that's the cost of testing out new hair products in search of the best ones for my hair. 

The texture of my hair has changed over the last few years which is partially from damage, but also from the front area of my hair getting a lot more grey hairs. The texture had become coarse, rough, dryer, and unmanageable. My hair would constantly break off and fall out so my search for the best hair products for my current hair woes continued.

I tried products with protein that were supposed to help with my hair issues and my hair would often feel better for a short time but then become rough and coarse again. I alternated with products that moisturize to try and keep my hair balanced as too much protein in the hair can cause breakage. 

I came across Redken's All Soft shampoo and read some great reviews about it, so I decided to give it a try. I'm so glad that I did! The texture of my hair feels SO much better now, it's so much softer and doesn't feel rough and brittle anymore, even the wirey grey hairs are soft now. Plus, I'm experiencing much less breakage now and I'm losing less hair in the shower.

The scent is light and fresh and it lathers up really well, leaving my hair feeling clean but not stripped. It also did not affect my colour as it is colour safe. Shampoos never really mattered too much to me before, I was more concerned with the treatments and conditioners. But, I can definitely say that just changing my shampoo to Redken's All Soft has made a huge difference for me. Another product that I had recently gone back to is Lanza's Trauma Treatment which I also recommend for damaged hair. I had gone back to that weeks before I started using Redken's All Soft, so I was able to assess the changes to my hair based on changing just the shampoo I was using.

About:

• Redken professional salon shampoo formulated with Argan Oil, a plant oil that softens and moisturizes and conditions hair from root to tip. Leaves hair silky soft with increased manageability, suppleness and shiny look and feeling of hair.
• Shampoo for dry hair formulated with Redken's Moisture Complex. Provides conditioning, hydration, moisture, silkiness and healthy look of hair. For fine to medium hair types in need of moisture and nourishment.
• Provides hydration, moisture, and softness for all dry hair types looking to condition. Replenishes moisture balance of hair. Conditions 15x more when used as a set with Argan Oil Conditioner as full system.
• Conditioning, moisturizing shampoo with argan oil for dry hair. For color-treated hair and non color-treated hair types. Adds moisture and nourishes damage and all dryness.
• Color treated hair stays protected, looks vibrant, soft and hydrated. Cleanses, restores, and softens dry, brittle hair, while creating soft and silky hair.

I've used and enjoyed other Redken products, but the All Soft line is most likely one you should go for if you are also experiencing dry and brittle hair, it really lives up to its name!

Although it is on the pricier side, after my experience with Redken's All Soft Shampoo, I definitely want to try out the whole line. Redken also offers the All Soft Mega line for severely dry, medium and thick hair. Although I have very fine hair, I wouldn't mind trying out the All Soft Mega line at some point as well. 😍 Note: they come in smaller-sized bottles if you're not ready to invest in the big daddy size that I purchased. 

Link to purchase Redken's All Soft in Canada.

Link to purchase Lanza Trauma Treatment in Canada.

Let me know if you try this line or the All Soft Mega! 

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Weekly Favourite | L'Oréal Paris Color Radiance Purple Reviving Oil Review

Welcome to week 2 of our Weekly Favourite series. This week's standout product is a new hair product that I'm obsessed with!

Featured Product:

L'Oréal Paris Color Radiance Purple Reviving Oil 100ml/ $8.99 CAD

I was so happy to get the opportunity to test out L'Oreal's new Purple Reviving Hair Oil designed to neutralize brassiness. I have tried many purple hair products designed to tone blonde hair, and most are somewhat drying. Since my hair is already dry and damaged from bleach and styling, I was intrigued by a purple hair oil for toning my hair since oils are innately hydrating.

About this item

• Formulated with corrective properties to neutralize brassiness
• Deeply nourishes to enhance softness and shine
• This iconic oil technology fights dryness and dullness by wrapping strands in moisture
• For bleached, blonde or highlighted hair
• Transfer resistant, The leave-in oil shifts to a translucent hue when worked into the hair

 

I have very fine, damaged/ bleached hair that is collarbone length and I needed 5 pumps on damp hair, although the instructions recommend 2-3. I also like to apply it to my hair after it's dry (although it doesn't state to apply to dry hair), and it makes my hair so much softer and I don't find it greasy. I suppose it could be if you were to apply too much. I just add one pump at a time, until I reach the softness that I'm after. I feel that the product has a cumulative effect, so I'm applying a little every day until I reach the tone that I want. 

 In the photo, I've shared my before and after, after just one use.

After one use

I haven't had my highlighted in over 6 months, so it is grown out and very brassy. You can see that the lighter blonde pieces have brightened up and really pop as shown in the after photo. The darker pieces were not affected. It's nice to have a product to tone my hair and refresh my highlights without drying my hair out and it's so affordable at only $8.99.

I continue to use this product even though the "testing period" is over. I will continue to use it and will most definitely purchase it once I run out!

See you next week with the next Weekly Favourite! Until then, have a great week ahead!

The product was kindly gifted for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

The Best Leave in Conditioner for Bleached and Damaged Hair | FoxyBae Leave in Hair Mask

Featured product:

FoxyBae 12 in 1 Magic Daily Leave in Hair Mask

Size: 8oz

SRP: $19.99

Where to buy:

Winner's, Marshall's - check local stores 

FoxyBae 

Amazon 

About:

Cruelty-free! 🐰 

The curse of bad hair days is finally over! Our Magic 12-in-1 Blend is formulated from the most nourishing, moisturizing, nutritious ingredients on the planet! Our 12 luxurious butters, oils, and proteins were crafted into this daily all-purpose, no rinse mask to be your magic potion against frizz, split ends and dull hair. 

Ingredients:

Aqua, Quaternium-91, Behentrimonium Chloride, Myristyl Myristate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Amodimethicone, Trideceth-12, Cetrimonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Parfum, Propylene Glycol, Biotin, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed (Baobab) Extract, Hydrolyzed Orysa Sativa Protein, Eugenia Uniflora Fruit (Pitanga) Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel (Argan) Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Gardenia Tahitensis (Monoi) Flower, Tocopherol, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed (Kukui) Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed (Tsubaki) Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed (Macadamia) Oil, Emblica Officinalis Fruit (Amla) Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Hexyl cinnamal, Buthylphenyl Methylpropional, d-Limonene, Coumarin, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate.

If you have bleached and damaged hair like me, you're probably always looking for the next best thing to help your hair look and feel better. I know I always am!

I saw this leave in hair mask by FoxyBae at Marshall's, and although I hadn't heard anything about it, I decided to give it a try as it was on clearance so I didn't have much to lose. I couldn't wait to try it out. I'm always eager full of hope when I get a new hair product full of promises of better looking and feeling hair. 

Since I started doing my own highlights, and maybe because I've accumulated more greys, my hair texture is so dry, brittle, and rough, on top of already being naturally fine and frizzy. The only way to make my hair look semi-decent these days is to apply a lot of heat with heat tools. But, since I'm trying to avoid more damage, I try and stay away from heat tools other than a basic blow dry. I have naturally curly and frizzy hair, and like it smooth, so going Au Natural is not gonna happen.

Since I'm always trying new hair products, looking for something that REALLY works for my damaged and difficult hair, I'm usually disappointed.  I came home with my new FoxyBae leave in hair mask, eager to try it, but ready for disappointment.  I shampood and conditioned as usual, then applied FoxyBae's leave in mask in place of my other leave in conditioners and treatments.  I used about 10 pumps, sprayed into the palm of my hand because it has a lotion consistency, this made for a more even application.  After blow drying my hair, I was wowed! Nothing has made my dry and rough hair feel soft like FoxyBae's Leave in Mask did, and it actually controls my frizz, and doesn't weigh my hair down at all. Plus, it didn't just work the first time (like some products can), it has kept my hair feeling soft and looking so much healthier and presentable than before each and every time that I've used it! 

I try not to buy backups of products anymore but I'm going to have to do just that! I'm afraid of running out of this fabulous hair-changing mask! And, hoping they don't ever discontinue it or change the formula! 

I don't know if it's making my hair any healthier, but it's making my hair look and feel SO much better! I still have other products that are supposed to "repair" damaged hair, but none of them have improved the look and feel of my hair like this product has.

If you have bleached, or dry, or damaged hair that feels rough in texture,  I highly recommend you give this and try.. then come back here and let me know how it worked for you! 

FoxyBae's Leave in Hair Masks lotion like consistency 

This is hands-down the best leave in hair product that I've ever tried! I'm so glad we found each other FoxyBae! 💖

Purchase FoxyBae Daily Leave in Hair Mask here!

FoxyBae is Cruelty-free 🐰 

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It's a 10 Haircare | Triple Threat to Repair Dry, Damaged, Frizzy Hair

I'm a hair product junkie! Always have been. If you looked in my bathroom, you'd think that a haircare section from a salon or store threw up in there! 

I have very difficult hair: fine, frizzy, dry, bleached, damaged, and a mix of a slight wave to spiral curls. Thanks to my difficult hair, I've always been on the quest for the perfect hair products to tame my difficult hair. Making matters worse, I have taken highlighting my hair into my own hands for the last 3+ years, which has made my hair more damaged than when I was getting it done at the salon.

It's a 10 hair products have been around for a minute and I've had their Miracle Leave-in Product in my haircare arsenal for years. It wasn't until recently that I added their Miracle Hair Mask + their Miracle Oil Plus Keratin into the mix. 

It's a 10 Miracle Leave-in Product - 4oz / $15

This OG leave-in treatment claims to do 10 things instantly:

• Repairs dry, damaged hair
• Adds shine
• Detangles
• Controls frizz
• Seals and protects hair colour
• Prevents split ends
• Stops hair breakage
• Creates silkiness
• Enhances natural body
• Flat iron spray & thermal protection

I apply a good amount to towel-dried hair before styling. It definitely helps with all of the above but my results are so much better when used in conjunction with the mask and hair oil. This leave-in product also comes in a version with keratin which I have not tried... yet. 

It's a 10 Miracle Hair Mask - 8oz / $32

Claims:

• Detangle
• Restores moisture balance
• Instantly restores elasticity
• Softens
• Smooths
• Imparts luminous shine
• Enhances natural body
• Nourishes
• De Frizzes
• Improves colour vibrancy

Yes, to all of the claims above! This mask is quite thick and I try to use just what I need to saturate my hair because it is pricey. It can be applied for only 1-3 minutes or 5-15 minutes for deeper conditioning. I definitely leave it on for longer for the best results.

It's a 10 Miracle Oil Plus Keratin - 3oz / $25

Claims:

• NOURISHING: With just a few drops of our Miracle Styling Oil you can de-frizz, protect color, heal hair and even protect against heat damage, all while adding instant shine
• RESTORE & REBUILD: Use to help heal dry and brittle hair
• LIGHTWEIGHT & NON-GREASY: Reap numerous benefits of keratin protein in combination with its other natural nutrients
• SAFE FOR COLORED HAIR: Seals and preserves hair color while acting as a natural sunscreen to help guard against color fading and/ or brassiness while in the sun
• NATURAL INGREDIENTS: Infused with Argan Oil and Bamboo extract, this Keratin Rich Formula is great to help rebuild stronger, shinier, and smoother hair

I apply this product to both wet and dry hair. Again, I get the best results when using all 3 of these products together. There is also an oil by It's a 10 that doesn't contain keratin but I haven't tried that one... yet.

When I use these 3 products together, the results are amazing! Sure it's a bit of an investment but it is definitely worth it. Individually these products are good, but using all 3 together makes a world of difference to my dry and damaged hair. My hair is left feeling smooth and manageable, looking more like its former healthier self. 

I still use other products as I have SO many products to use up and I do love trying out new products, but these 3 products used together have given me the best results out of anything that I've tried so far, and I've tried a TON of products!

If you have very frizzy, dry, and damaged hair like I do, or even if your hair has changed in texture due to aging, I recommend using all 3 of these products for the best results. If your hair is normal to dry, you can still benefit from these but may not need all 3. Start with one product and see how it goes and try adding the others if you aren't getting the results that you want. I definitely need all 3 to help my dry, damaged and frizzy hair. It's pricey, but worth it to me.

Have a great Sunday!

Amy

Xo's

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Restore Damaged Hair | Quinoaplex R3 Rapid Hair Renewal Review

Featured Product:
Quinoaplex R3 Rapid Hair Renewal Formula- 50ml / $29.95

I received Quinoaplex R3 for review consideration. This product is hair treatment that is supposed to repair and rebuild damaged and thinning hair. Since my hair is bleached, colour-treated, and damaged, I was excited to try this product but a little nervous as I had never heard of this product before. And, I did not want to look up reviews as I wanted to see what kind of results I got without having any preconceived notions.

Quinoaplex R3 with natural quinoa protein restores even extremely damaged hair, giving strength, protection and volume.

From Quinoaplex:

QUINOAPLEX R₃ organic-based bond builder and protein conditioner, binds, moisturizes, and nourishes with natural quinoa protein. It restores even the most damaged hair, giving volume, strength and protection. It improves color retention. With certified organic ingredients in its formulation, it rebuilds hair damaged during chemical color or bleaching.

• Organic based bond builder; protein conditioner; repair for all hair types
• Rebuilds hair damaged by protein loss during chemical color or bleaching
• Use before coloring or bleaching to reduce breakage and slow hair thinning (men and women); prolongs color retention and vibrancy
• Quinoa shown to reduce damage by up to 32%; up to 51% shinier, smoother, stronger, more manageable hair
• Visibly glossier, more vibrant hair, guaranteed

Guards from exposure to and protects against:

• Chemical color; bleaching
• Heat styling; over processing and/or washing
• Hair breakage; thinning hair (men and women)
• Sun; UV
• Sea; Salt; Chlorine
• Drying wind; city pollution
• Suitable for all hair types
• Certified organic ingredients including quinoa protein and aloe vera
• Free from silicone, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, DEA, and aldehydes
• Gluten-free; GMO-free; Toxic-free
• Hypoallergenic suitable for asthmatics
• Not tested on animals
• Nurture hair naturally with quinoa protein

QUINOAPLEX R₃ the organic-based bond builder and protein conditioner. Developed for professional use, quinoa protein and the protein composition of hair and nails are almost identical. So when the proteins come together they immediately bond, making the hair stronger, and rebuilding it naturally.

• Does not leave a plastic-like film
• Prevents split ends and improves strength
• Ideal for thin; thinning; bleach damaged hair; slows hair loss
• Increases elasticity and manageability
• Refreshes scalp activating circulation and provides oil reduction
• Replenishes amino acids and restores vitamins to hair after highlights and balayage
• Creates sleekness and brightness keeping true color longer (when used before coloring)
• Builds volume for easier styling and increases gloss for healthier looking hair

QUINOAPLEX R₃ may be used as a single step 3-in-1 tool or service for:

• Scalp treatment; oil reduction
• Rejuvenation - reverses damage
• Pre-color; color; color correction; balayage; bleaching
• Curl definition; perming; perm neutralization
• Post-relaxer and post-perm conditioner
• Keratin treatment
• Cutting lotion
• Use with hot tools
• Ethnic hair care
• Stand-alone treatment

Before and after picture after one treatment with Quinoaplex R3. No filter used. Colour appears different due to lighting, the product did not affect the colour of my hair at all. In the after picture (right), I have only round brushed my hair and my hair looks and feels much less frizzy and damaged.

Quinoaplex R3 can be used by both men and women. It can also be used as either a hair repair treatment (how I have used it here), added to colour or bleach to protect the hair, or as a scalp treatment. You can read more about these processes here. 

My Experience:

Despite being a bit apprehensive about using a product that I've never heard of before, I went ahead and gave myself a treatment.

The leaflet listed 3 ways to use this product: scalp treatment, rejuvenating, or while coloring/bleaching. I went ahead and followed the instructions for rejuvenating.

Following the instructions, I applied the product to shampooed and towel dried hair, sectioning the hair as I applied it. I massaged the product into my hair until it formed a lather. Then, waited for 15 minutes and rinsed. Then applied conditioner for 5 minutes and rinsed again. The entire process was quite quick and I was excited to see the results.

Once I finished blow-drying my hair, I could see very clearly that my damaged, frizzy hair looked repaired. It also felt different, it felt a lot stronger. Even styling my hair with the blow dryer and round brush was much easier and I didn't even need to use a flat iron after!

I ended up doing an at home bleach job on my hair a week or two after the Quinoaplex R3 treatment. I cannot say if it helped with the bleaching and colouring process as I always have my hair done at the salon but this time I had decided to DIY-it at home so the results would be different based on that alone.

Even with an at-home bleaching and colouring job, my hair has much less fallout and breakage since I did the treatment with the Quinoaplex R3 product. I used to have hair come out pretty much every time I would run my fingers through my hair, after the Quinoaplex R3 treatment, this hair loss has cut down greatly!

I am super impressed with the results of this product and I'm excited to use it again. Perhaps I will try adding it to my colour and/or bleach the next time I colour my hair. Either way, this product is a great weapon against breakage and damage and really does help to restore and repair the hair.

This product is free from silicone, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, DEA, and aldehydes.

It's also Gluten Free. GMO Free. Toxic Free. Hypoallergenic suitable for asthmatics.

Not tested on animals! 🐰

You can purchase or read more about Quinoaplex and their products at this link: quinoaplex.com

Have a great Friday!

*Not sponsored. This product was provided free for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

How To Stop Hair Breakage | L'anza Color Preserving Trauma Treatment Review

I have very damaged hair from bleaching, colouring, and using heat tools. My hair is also naturally curly, very frizzy, and unmanageable, so I'm constantly trying new products looking for that miracle.

I had heard good things about L'anza's Trauma Treatment and decided I had nothing to lose, so I picked one up from Amazon.

The first time I tried it I guess I figured more is more, so I used quite a bit and my hair came out awful and I was so disappointed, I thought what's all the fuss about this product!?

The next time I washed my hair I used much less, about a dime size amount. Bingo! My hair felt transformed. Now I see what the fuss is about. It not only improved the texture of my hair and made it more manageable but the breakage has stopped by a landslide!

The amount shown above is WAYYY too much! That photo was taken the first time I used it when I found out that you need very little of this product.

If you are experiencing hair breakage, I highly recommend you give this product a try! I use it every time I wash my hair now. I use it as a leave-in conditioner/treatment after using my regular shampoo and conditioner, apply a dime size amount to wet hair.

It's done wonders for my hair. I've been using it for a few months and my hair definitely feels thicker as I'm losing less hair by way of breakage. Even my hair stylist was impressed. She said there was no hair coming out when she round brushed my hair!

I purchased the small bottle 150ml (linked here). There is a much bigger bottle available but I need such a small amount each time that this little bottle will probably last for a year!

Let me know if you've tried this product. It's definitely a game changer for me!

How I Keep My Highlighted And Colour Treated Hair Healthy And Vibrant

If you're like me and spend a good amount of time and money on highlighting and/or colouring your hair to get the colour you want and love (even if you do it at home on a budget), you'll want to take care of it to keep it healthy and vibrant. If you're not using the right hair products, you can strip the colour and literally watch your time and money go down the drain.

When I'm not experimenting with new products, these are my tried-and-true, go-to products that I always repurchase to help keep my colour fresh and vibrant.

Live Clean Pink Fire Colour Protect Shampoo & Conditioner

The first step is the right shampoo and conditioner, otherwise, you risk stripping your hair colour. I'm sure you've used certain products and watched your hair colour change, whether it became dull, faded or even changed its tone.

As the name implies, Live Clean's Pink Fire Colour Protect shampoo and conditioner are designed to protect your hair colour- whether you're blonde, dark or a ginger. They are my go-to shampoo and conditioner for keeping my colour and highlights vibrant and healthy. They are gentle on my hair, keep it hydrated, and protect my colour from fading. I have raved about them before in an empties post linked here.  They are 98% plant derived, made with organic botanicals, cruelty-free, eco-friendly, and free of all the nasty chemicals. They are also SLS-free (an ingredient that is well known for stripping hair colour).

Clairol Shimmer Lights Shampoo

About once a week I also use a purple shampoo to tone my hair and help keep its vibrancy. I have been using Clairol's Shimmer Lights for years. It helps to remove any brassy tones in blonde or silver hair. The longer you leave it in, the more it tones your hair. But, I don't recommend using it too often or leaving it on too long as it can be drying. I am hoping that my favourite cruelty-free drugstore line- Live Clean, will come out with a purple shampoo as I would prefer an affordable, cruelty-free, and natural product.

Live Clean Apple Cider Clarifying Shampoo

This is the only product that is new to my routine. I hauled this product a while back and posted it on my Instagram page. I purchased Live Clean's Apple Cider Clarifying shampoo after hearing a stylist say how important it is to use a clarifying shampoo every once in a while if you colour treat or bleach your hair. This removes the gunk and buildup out of the open hair cuticle that can dull-down your hair colour.

This shampoo uses Bragg apple cider vinegar and is Sulphate free. It helps to remove the dulling residue to bring back the vibrancy to your colour treated hair. True to the Live Clean line, it's also 98% plant derived, eco-friendly, cruelty-free, free of the nasty chemicals, and affordable.

How to "Bump the Base"

I professionally highlight and colour my hair about every 4 months. Another thing that allows me to go so long between professional colourings is that I learned how to "bump the base" (aka. slightly lighten my roots) in between professional colourings. I have a whole blog post on how to "bump the base" linked here. (It's actually quite easy and fast).

Paul Mitchell Super Charged Moisturizer

I also believe in doing weekly deep conditioning treatments. Colour treated and/or bleached hair is more fragile than virgin hair so it needs extra TLC. Although I am guilty of not always finding the time to do this, it' really important to hair health, especially for those of us with colour treated hair. One of my favourites which I am currently out of is Paul Mitchell's Super-Charged. I am currently trying out several other deep conditioning treatments trying to find more affordable favourites.

100% Silk Pillowcase

As I mentioned, colour treated and/or bleached hair is much more fragile than virgin hair and therefore more prone to breakage. I like to sleep with silk pillowcases which are very gentle on the hair and can help prevent breakage. Bonus- it will help keep your style longer!

I also like and recommend the Tangle Teezer for helping to prevent breakage on fragile, coloured hair- it really works! *Warning- keep it away from your cat(s) or they will steal it!

These are the things that are currently working for me to maintain and protect my highlighted and colour treated hair. If I find anything else that works or I change my routine, I'll do an updated post.

I hope you found my tips and tricks for maintaining healthy, coloured hair helpful.

What do you do to help maintain your hair colour?

Amy

xoxo

*This post is not sponsored. No affiliate links. Some products have been purchased by me and some were graciously gifted as PR with no obligation to mention them. All opinions are honest and my own.