Best Hair Products For Dry, Damaged, Brittle Hair | Wella Fusionplex Intense Repair

 

I've been plagued with difficult hair my entire life. My hair is fine, dry, frizzy, and damaged from bleach and heat tools. As I've gotten older, my hair has become even more difficult; the texture has changed, it's gone from dry to dryer, I've developed some greys, it has become very fragile, rough, and brittle. Thanks to my difficult hair, I'm always on the search for products that will improve the condition as well as the look and feel of my hair. 

Just when I felt like I had tried everything, I came across Wella Fusion (Fusionplex) Intense Repair Shampoo and Conditioner and decided to give them a try. I am so glad that I gave them a chance! After the first use, my hair was transformed! My dry, brittle hair felt soft, strong, and manageable. The breakage has been greatly reduced. I can honestly say that these are the best products that I've tried so far for my current hair type and issues. I don't usually have super-high expectations from just a shampoo and conditioner as I tend to expect more from masks, treatments, and leave-in products, but these products have changed my opinion on that.

Keep scrolling to learn more about these fabulous products.

Wella Professionals Fusion Intense Repair Shampoo For Damaged Hair, Hair Repair, Anti Hair Breakage, 8.4 oz / $25

Wella FUSIONPLEX Intense Repair Shampoo instantly helps to protect against breakage due to combing and mechanical damage. Formulated with EDDS, micronized lipids, and silk amino acids, this delicate shampoo leaves hair clean and strong.

FUSIONPLEX products are recommended for anyone who experiences damage from: 

• Mechanical and thermal influences e.g. combing, blow-drying, heat tools
• Chemical treatments e.g. lightening, coloring
• Environmental influences e.g. weathering, UV damage

How it works:

FUSIONPLEX products feature the Silksteel Fusion Program, a fusion of silk amino acids and micronized lipids. Inspired by spider silk, Silksteel Fusion penetrates down to the cortex and instantly recovers hair fiber at micro and macro levels while helping to prevent future hair breakage. Even the most damaged hair is left feeling renewed, smooth, elastic, and resilient against breakage.

Wella Professionals Fusion Intense Repair Conditioner For Damaged Hair, Hair Repair, Anti Hair Breakage, 6.7 oz / $25

FUSIONPLEX Intense Repair Conditioner instantly helps to protect against breakage due to combing and mechanical damage. Formulated with silk amino acids, this conditioner detangles hair leaving it smooth and strong.

FUSIONPLEX products are recommended for anyone who experiences damage from:

• Mechanical and thermal influences e.g. combing, blow-drying, heat tools
• Chemical treatments e.g. lightening, coloring
• Environmental influences e.g. weathering, UV damage

How it works:

FUSIONPLEX products feature the Silksteel Fusion Program, a fusion of silk amino acids and micronized lipids. Inspired by spider silk, Silksteel Fusion penetrates down to the cortex and instantly recovers hair fiber at micro and macro levels while helping to prevent future hair breakage. Even the most damaged hair is left feeling renewed.

  

Final Thoughts:

I am so impressed with my results from these products and how they have turned my dry, rough, aging, and brittle hair into hair that looks and feels soft and healthy like it used to! I'm also very happy that the hair shedding and breakage has significantly reduced. 

The packaging is pretty inconspicuous and I hadn't heard anyone mention these products or recommended them before, so I'm sure glad that I took a chance on them. It doesn't take a lot of product with these to get great results. No other products that I've tried have given me results as good as this duo so far. So until I come across something better (if there even is anything better), this duo will be my go-to shampoo and conditioner from now on or until my hair decides that it needs something different.

Although more expensive than drugstore products, they are not outrageously priced. Personally, I can't really put a price on healthy-looking hair. After all, the last thing I need as I'm aging is to have hair that ages me too. Dry, brittle hair can be extremely aging, while healthy-looking hair equals a healthier, younger-looking you!

Links:

Wella Fusion Intense Repair Shampoo 8.4 oz/ $25

Wella Fusion Intense Repair Conditioner 6.7oz/ $25

                                                            

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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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iHerb Haul | Haircare, Makeup, Skincare, Supplements

It's been SO long since I shared an iHerb Haul! I still shop there but not as often as I used to. Prices are always cheaper on iHerb than they are at shops here in Canada but I guess I've mostly been wanting immediate gratification as of late.

The order made it to me so quickly and I thought I'd share what I purchased while the sales are still on.

I ordered a couple of new-to-me beauty products because the sale prices were amazing and so were the reviews on them!

Links to products are provided in the headings.

Luseta Perfect Bonding no1 Restoring Shampoo 500ml / Super Deal Price $10

The reviews on this product were phenomenol, so I'm excited to try it out for my bleached and damaged hair. 

About:

• Repair Damaged Hair
• Salon Formulation
• Color Safe
• Free of Sulfates Parabens & Gluten
• For All Hair Types
• pH 5.5-6.5

Luseta Perfect Bonding Restoring Shampoo gently cleansing all types of hair. Infused with quinoa seed extract. It repairs chemically damaged hair and builds bonds to strengthen hair structure.

Cargo HD Picture Perfect Illuminating Palette 3x 3.6g/ Super Deal Price $10.88

This is the other item that I'm most excited to try out! I don't think I've purchased any makeup since quarantine. This Cargo palette also has outstanding reviews, so for the sale price, I just had to pick it up!

About:

Three illuminating powders to achieve different effects. The Cargo_HD illuminating palette contains specialized photochromatic pigments that reflect light to provide a radiant picture perfect finish.

Bright: For a subtle lit from within glow lightly buff the shade bright all over the face with a large fluffy brush.

Beam: For a strong highlight use the shade beam with a fluffy brush on your cheekbones, center of the forehead. Down the nose and on your cupid's bow.

Bronze: For a radiant warm glow sweep the shade bronze on cheekbones and temples with a large fluffy brush.

Now Foods Organic Cocoa Powder 340g/ $10

This product is not new to me. I've always used it for baking, hot chocolate, and my chocolate smoothies when I can't get my hands on CocoaCeps from iHerb. It's delicious, rich and organic, great for any recipes calling for cocoa powder and a good value, it lasts for quite a while.

About:

• USDA Organic
• No Sugar Added
• Naturally Occurring Polyphenols
• Non-Alkalized
• Non GMO Project Verified
• Kosher
• Certified Organic by QAI
• Vegan
• Gluten Free

Now Foods 5HTP 50mg 90 veg caps/ $10.68

I take 5HTP most nights before bed. It helps with my sleep, mood, and restless leg syndrome (Iron helps me with RLS often as well).

About:

5-HTP, the intermediate metabolite between the amino acid tryptophan and serotonin, is extracted from the seed of an African plant (Griffonia simplicifolia).

Now Foods Grapeseed Oil 4 oz/ $2.96

I already own about a thousand different hair oils, but I couldn't resist this one after reading some articles about how much Grapeseed Oil benefits dry, brittle hair like mine. And, for the price, I couldn't pass up trying it out. It can also be used as face and body moisturizer, and as a carrier oil for essential oils. 

About:

For sensitive skin in need of an all natural moisturizer and protection from premature aging, without clogging pores and causing breakouts.

Solution: 100% Pure Grapeseed Oil is a light, odorless oil with mild astringent and emollient properties. This versatile oil contains numerous essential fatty acids including Linoleic, Oleic, Stearic, Palmitic, Myristic and Lauric. Its rich, silky texture is perfect for soothing away dryness and irritation and is suitable for all skin types since it won't clog pores or cause break-outs. Grapeseed Oil is perfect as a base for lotions, and it's mild enough to use as a conditioner for all hair types.

Kosette, Sanitizer Wipes, Alcohol-Free, 20 Wipes / Super Deal .70cents

I couldn't pass these up for the price! These days, you can never have enough hand sanitizer wipes and I love that they are alcohol-free.

About:

Kills 99.9% of bacteria

Safe for all, our alcohol-free formula effectively disinfects hands and surfaces with Benzalkonium Chloride cloth.

SunJoy, KN95, Professional Protective Disposable Face Mask, 10 Pack/ $1.00

I couldn't pass up this 10 pack of disposable masks for just one dollar! That's better than the dollar store. I normally use reusable masks but during these times, it can't hurt to have some extra masks on hand.

That's it for this iHerb haul! Not a big one, but I'm excited to try some of these products out! Shipping was a flat rate of only $2.41 to Canada and taxes were prepaid, so no worries of those expensive brokerage fees! I placed my order on May 27th and received it on June 4th (although the estimated delivery showed June 14th). I always receive my orders way before the estimated delivery date. 

iHerb is really a place for one-stop-shopping. They have everything you could want from groceries, to health, and beauty products. It's a great place to shop and they have amazing customer service, too.

Use code AGU725 or this link to save money on your next order! Good for new and existing customers.