Spotlight on Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore range

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

For years I have been hooked on salon hair brands, but the range that recently has impressed me most is at my local drugstore. 

Having seen a noticeable difference in my hair after using the Shea Moisture
Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Leave-In Conditioner (£12.99, Boots). I decided to check out some other products in the range.

Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Shampoo (£12.99, Boots) is gentle and smells great. 

Once a week, I use the Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque (£12.99, Boots). It is ideal for those who have damaged or coloured hair. My locks felt lovely and soft, looked really glossy and no frizz. 

I also tried the Shea Moisture Jamaica Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Styling Lotion (£12.99, Boots). I mixed a little with the leave-in conditioner to ensure that my hair was protected from the heat of the dryer. (You can also use it on dry hair.) Even mixed together, these two products
did not weigh my hair down. Though, be mindful, a little goes a long way.

In short, this is a good range. My locks seem to be loving it.

By Daralyn Danns

Good leave-in hair treatments

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

I always find a good leave-in treatment makes a difference to how long your style will last after blow-drying and also keeping frizz at bay.

After years of using products from the big brands, I now seek out those with niche labels. These two are my favourites.

Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Leave-In Conditioner, £12.99, feelunique.com
I cannot rate this highly enough. It is a great weapon in the battle against frizz as it forms a protective layer over the hair, leaving it feeling soft and silky.

If you have coloured hair or are addicted to straighteners, this is the product for you. Also is ideal for those with curly locks. Another tip for second day hair, is to put a small amount through your hair and put on a shower cap to cover. The steam from the shower will help to get rid of any kinks or fuzzy bits you may have. This conditioner does not contain parabens or sulphates. 

Davines Ol in One Milk, £20.50, libertylondon.com
This is perfect to use before blow-drying or to revive hair the next day. This light-weight spray, enriched with provitamin B5 and racou oil, detangles and aids in the fight against frizz as well as helping to make hair smooth and shiny.  Ideal if your hair is fine. My hero product from this Italian brand.

By Daralyn Danns