Spotlight on Kérastase Resistance range

This is not a paid post. Products are press samples.

If your tresses are looking rather worse for wear after the party season or if you have been run down after a winter bug and you have more split ends than you care for, the Kérastase Resistance range is what your damaged, fragile locks could be crying out for. 

Kérastase has always been at the forefront of luxury haircare fused with scientific technology. I tried products from Kérastase Resistance in the hope that they would restore my crowning glory and was really pleased with the results. The line has also been designed to be used on coloured hair which in itself can have a detrimental effect on the condition.

Bain Force Architecte strengthening shampoo (£19.50, kerastase.co.uk) left my tresses tangle-free. You only need to use a little so a bottle will last you for ages.

I have lots of baby hair coming through at the moment so I need to use gentle products and be extremely careful when handling it as I don’t want it snapping. 

I noticed that after using the shampoo and the Ciment Anti Usure strengthening anti-breakage cream conditioner (£22.90) my hair was tangle-free and felt good.

Before I styled my hair I used the Ciment Thermique resurfacing strengthening milk (£22.90) which also offers heat protection as well as making blow-drying easier. It also has a thermo-seal glazing which helps to smooth the hair. Indeed, my hair was sleeker and I did not get any static or fuzzy bits which baby hair can give you.

I also love the Masque Force Architecte (£30.20). This is a great treatment which worked wonders on my poorly locks. It is especially great for processed hair or thick locks. I like the fact that you only have to leave it for a few minutes before you rinse. If it is raining or damp, I use it as a conditioner as it helps my hair from getting puffy when I go outside. My hair is fine and it did not make it feel greasy.

Whether you locks are fine and weak or thick, coarse and brittle, this is a great range and worth splurging out on. I started to reap the benefits of these goodies from the first use. Another plus is that they smell divine.

By Daralyn Danns

YSL Touche Éclat Glow Shot, Sunrise, £22.50

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This is a real gem of a product. You only need a small amount to give you revive a tired and washed out complexion. It comes in three colours but on my skin Sunrise looks the most natural. Apply where needed such as your cheekbones or mix it with your foundation for an all-over sheen. Using your fingertips will ensure that it melts into the skin so people don’t immediately see that you are wearing highlighter.

If, like me, you do not wear a lot of make-up, these Glow Shots are great for livening up bare skin. Even if you have mature skin, they will give you a dewy effect. 

By Daralyn Danns