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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Cocoa Locks Hair Growth Hot Chocolate | 3.5 Week Results!

Longer, stronger, and healthier hair from a cup of hot cocoa?! Yep!

I began using Cocoa Locks on January 6th of this year, so the photos in this post show my results after only 3.5 weeks of use, and the results are amazing! You can check out my original post on Cocoa Locks HERE.

Before and after photos are taken with my hair parted in the same spot, taken at the same angle. I do not have any products on my hair or scalp in either photo.

I took this photo just to see if I would be able to see any visible difference in my hair since I started @cocoalocksofficial ☕ I figured that taking a photo at my roots, where my new hair growth comes in, might be telling and it sure is! 🙌.

The first thing I noticed when I started Cocoalocks was A LOT less hair falling out. I used to collect a pile of hair beside me while running my hands through my hair.... I no longer do that! You can also see that my hair is much denser and there is quite a bit of regrowth since the first picture on January 4th. 🤩

I'm so happy with my results. I have to admit, I was a skeptic but I'm not anymore. I've been drinking the hot chocolate once a day and I'm looking forward to trying the shake. These hair vitamins in the form of hot chocolate work!!! (Note: I have nothing in my hair or on my scalp in either photo). These results are real!

Cocoa Locks contains Biotin, Folic acid, Selenium, and zinc which all support the growth of healthy hair.

From Cocoa Locks:

• Formulated for fuller & longer hair*
• More powerful and effective than vitamins or gummies
• Say goodbye to damaged, broken hair*
• Achieve healthier hair from within*
• Low calories, low fat. Only 26 calories a mug
• Tastes great, so that you won't want to miss a dose
• Contains Selenium, Zinc & Biotin, which have been clinically proven to achieve longer hair. 

Ingredients: Sugar, sweet whey powder (milk) , fat-reduced cocoa powder 14.5%, skimmed- milk powder, biotin, folic acid, selenium enriched yeast, zinc sulphate, salt, thickener (E 466), anti-caking agent (E 551), flavouring. (See Cocoa Locks website for nutritional information, linked below).

Cocoa Locks guarantees results and I can see why! 

https://www.cocoalocks.com/

Check us out of Instagram: cocoalocksofficial  / HBG

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Not sponsored. Product provided free for testing purposes. All opinions are my own.

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Cocoa Locks Hot Chocolate For Healthy Hair!

It was a blizzard outside today!

When it's cold outside, you head inside for some Cocoa Locks hot chocolate! ❄☕👱‍♀️

I just started my Cocoa Locks yesterday and I'm excited to see how it helps my hair growth 🙌

It tastes delicious, that I know for sure! 😋

Just add hot water or milk and stir...

Cocoa Locks contains Biotin, Folic acid, Selenium, and zinc which all support the growth of healthy hair. Lord knows my hair can use some help with all the abuse that I put it through!

Cocoa Locks not only tastes great, but it's also low calorie, low in sugar and vegetarian!

Cocoa Locks also makes a chocolate hairshake if hot chocolate is not up your alley.  Only one mug is required per day!

I will be reporting back with my results, so stay tuned!

From Cocoa Locks:

• Formulated for fuller & longer hair*
• More powerful and effective than vitamins or gummies
• Say goodbye to damaged, broken hair*
• Achieve healthier hair from within*
• Low calories, low fat. Only 26 calories a mug
• Tastes great, so that you won't want to miss a dose
• Contains Selenium, Zinc & Biotin, which have been clinically proven to achieve longer hair. 

Ingredients: 

Sugar, sweet whey powder (milk) , fat-reduced cocoa powder 14.5%, skimmed- milk powder, biotin, folic acid, selenium enriched yeast, zinc sulphate, salt, thickener (E 466), anti-caking agent (E 551), flavouring. (See Cocoa Locks website for nutritional information, linked below).

Cocoa Locks promise: 

• Stronger, Longer & Thicker Hair In 28 Days. 
• FREE Worldwide Shipping ✈️
• Guaranteed Results. FAST 👸 Vegetarian 🌱
• SHOP NOW AND SAVE👇

       www.cocoalocks.com/

Check us out on Instagram: Cocoa Locks Health and Beauty Girl 💗

Not sponsored. Pr sample 

Always consult with your health care practitioner before starting new supplements

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Novex Mystic Black Deep Hair Mask With Baobob Oil!

When it comes to haircare, I'm big on anything for frizz control! I have the most difficult hair. It's not only an odd mix of curly and wavy, but it's super frizzy and really tough to style. So, I was excited to try out Novex Mystic Black Deep Hair Mask which contains the powerful Baobob Oil! This brand is the #1 seller in Brazil which peaked my excitement even more!

Featured Product:
Novex Mystic Black Deep Hair Mask- 400g/ SRP $9.99

About:
The new Novex Mystic Black Deep Hair Mask provides the most powerful hydration and magical shine for damaged and tangled hair. Free of parabens, silicones and sulfates, it contains intense, hydrated oil from the seed of the Baobab Tree which originated in Africa. This new extreme treatment from Novex helps to prevent dryness and brittleness and repair split ends caused by heat tools, weather and chemical treatments. The Baobab seed is a soothing and rich element from Africa that is rich in Vitamin A, C, D and E. It also has omega 3, 6 and 9.

• Intense hydration, splits ends protection and frizz control
• Suitable for very dry and split ends.
• Enriched with Baobab Seed Oil
• Paraben, Silicone and Sulfate FREE
• pH 3.5
• High concentration
• High density
• Rich in vitamins

There are several ways to use the mask. You can use it as a pre-treatment on dry hair and then follow up with your shampoo and conditioner or use it after shampooing as a deep conditioning treatment. I have tried both ways and both worked well. Generally, I prefer to go the more traditional route and use it after shampooing. It recommends that you leave it on for 10 minutes, although I left it on for up to 30 minutes while I was doing other things around the house. This would also be a great time for a little masking session! 😍

After rinsing, I followed up with my usual routine so I could gauge the results fairly. After styling, I felt that my hair was a lot softer than usual and my frizz was reduced by about 80%. If I let my hair air dry, my frizz is reduced even more, but I hate wearing my hair wavy/curly as it just doesn't suit me. To be honest, I've yet to find a product that gives me 100% frizz control. I'm not sure if it's even possible but it would sure be nice. In the meantime, I think that this product does a good job of reducing my frizz and my hair does feel healthier, and that's only after 2 uses. I can't wait to see the results after long-term use!

There is also a shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in conditioner within this line. All of the products are super affordable, too!

Right now, Novex is having a summer special and they're offering 25% off 

(No coupon required!)

You can learn more about this brand and purchase their products at novexhaircare.com

#novexhaircare and #mysticblack 
Not sponsored. This product was provided free for editorial consideration. All opinions are my own.

How to Remove Brassiness From Blonde Hair | Pravana Toning Masque Review

Featured Product:

Pravana The Perfect Blonde Purple Toning Masque/ 5 OZ / Retail Approx $23 USD

Recommended use: 

Once a week for 5 minutes

About:

• Dual ultra-violet dye system increased levels of pigment in this hard-working masque immediately eliminates any yellow or brass
• coconut oil infuses strength, incredible shine and moisturizes

I was looking for an alternative to my purple shampoo, which I like but it can be drying. I've heard that this toning conditioner by Pravana is not only better for your hair but that it's a pretty potent product and really gets the brassiness out of blonde hair. 

You'll see in the photos that I have many tones of blonde and even some brown in my hair.

Here are my results after using the product one time for 5 minutes.

I followed the directions and applied the Perfect Blonde conditioner for 5 minutes after shampooing. The product is a very deep purple, almost indigo colour and you can tell how potent and pigmented it is as you're applying it. 

After towel drying my hair, I swear that I could already see that it had been toned, so I was getting excited. After a quick blow dry. my hair definitely looked toned, but I didn't know how much until I saw the before and after photos that I took (shown below).

Before and after photos are both on the same side and section of my hair. Photos were taken right before treatment and right after the 5-minute Perfect Blonde treatment and quick blow dry. 

After comparing the above before and after photos, you can really see the orange tones in my hair in the before photo, especially on the right-hand side of the photo (just hover over the photo and you'll see what I mean). Then, as you scroll down to the after photo, that entire area is no longer orange, it's been completely toned by the Perfect Blonde conditioner. I'm so happy that I took the photo's, sometimes it's easier to see changes if there are any.

Bleached and/or blonde colour treated hair is notoriously dry from all of the chemical processing. This product is definitely a lot less drying on my hair than my purple shampoo.

I highly recommend this product if you need to tone down any brassiness in your hair. It's much more effective than my usual purple shampoo that I use once a week. By looking at my before picture, it appears that my purple shampoo wasn't doing its job. 

Although it's pricey, I will continue to purchase this product. I spend a lot of money on my hair and by using this product, I can keep it looking fresh and new.

In this line, they also have a daily use purple shampoo and conditioner (different from the masque) which are immediately going on my list of items to try! This may prevent the brassiness in the first place. 😊

ps. It's been 7 months since my last cut and colour, so my hair isn't looking it's healthiest, to say the least. But at least with this product, I've gotten rid of a lot of the brassiness in just one use.

I purchased mine for around $18 on Amazon.

Have you tried this product!?

*Not sponsored. All opinions are mine. No affiliate links.

Day 2: #lipstickleague Photo Challenge: Current Hair Care Love

Today is day 2 of the #lipstickleague photo challenge. Today's challenge is to post our current hair care love. Here is a link to the original post for the #lipstickleague May photo challenge including the chart with the challenges as well as who are the #lipstickleague? if you're curious. ;)

I thought I would do a quick blog post about it since it's beauty related and I really want to share this one with those who may not have Instagram.

My current hair care love is North American Hemp Co's "Never Too Late to Repair Deep Hair Treatment Oil" I bought this on the recommendation of a friend. I use this oil every time I wash my hair.  Regardless of whatever styling products I decide on, I mix this in with it which helps it to spread throughout your hair more easily since it's a blend of oils and not a silicone based product.  Unlike other oils that sit on the hair, this one really seems to penetrates the hair, and my hair is healthier from using it. I only use 1 pump, a little goes a long way! You can use it on wet or dry hair but if your hair is fine use very little. I imagine this would also be great on thick or ethnic hair types.

Directions: Add a little to damp hair for shine that lasts all day. Leave on overnight for the ultimate hair and scalp rejuvenation, for tomorrow’s brilliant frizz-free style.

Ingredients: Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil, Sesame (Sesamum indicum) oil, Cocos nucifera (Coconut) oil, Olea europaea (Olive) fruit oil, Orange (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis) Oil Flavour

I found mine at a Winners or Marshalls for only $6.99.

What hair products have you been loving?

Xo Amy