My New HG Hair Oil: FOUND!!

For me to want to blog about a hair product it has to be either two things: One, absolutely terrible that I need to warn people not to use it or two, absolutely freakin amazing (which doesn't happen too often.)  I am please to say that this one is the latter.

Oh, and I should probably say right now that it's an Avon product or else you won't believe me.  (yes, you heard me right....AVON!!)  The product is called Advance Techniques Daily Results Anti-Frizz Capsules.

For the past few years, I've been an advocate of Aargan Oil and/or Moroccan Oil as a hair product.  Since my hair is extremely thick and frizzy, I need quite a dallop of either of these to tame my horrible hair mess and make it manageable.  Now, those that use either of these products know that they're quite expensive and, though they work quite well, are not good for the diva trying to save some pennies.  Plus, since I'm growing my hair out into the fabulous banged bob, I need more products than normal so, needless to say, I've been trying to find less expensive alternatives.  I was given the Advance Techniques Capsules as a free gift and used one randomly last week.  The results were amazing!

Advance Techniques Daily Results Anti-Frizz Capsules

Pros:

Only cost about $8 compared to Moroccan oil which is about $22

Come in pliable capsule form for easy access

Capsules are easy to use and reduce waste of product

Hair becomes extremely shiny

Hair is much more manageable and way less frizzy

Can be used on both dry and wet hair

When used on wet hair, makes blowdrying less damaging

Less blowdry time if used on wet hair

Can be used prior to shampooing as a shine treatment (for thin hair)

One capsule is perfect amount for thick hair but for thin hair you can get about three uses per capsule

Hair is not weighed down like with some oil/serum treatments

Hair condition looks and feels better with continued use

Best for colored, dry, over-processed hair

Cons:

Again, has to be ordered either online or through an Avon rep

Only 16 capsules per container

Never have I ever been so impressed with an inexpensive product as I am with the Advanced Techniques.  I use this every second day (on my hair wash days) and always apply it right before I blow dry.  I have noticed that my hair is getting much softer and feels less brittle/over-processed.  I have already put in an order for three more jars!!!

Have any of you tried this product before?  What are your thoughts?

XO Christina

Be Gone Frizzy Hair

What a dreary day today...

Because of the dampness in Vancouver, I'm always on the hunt for a product that prevents the frizzies. You all know what I'm talking about....those little strands that stick straight up after standing in the rain for a second, or the curly bits that emerge out of nowhere...yes, I know all about it.

Even though my hair is short, I deal with the frizzies daily. My hair, as everyone knows, is extremely coarse, thick and texturized. This means that most hair products aren't able to tame it. I have tried sprays, leave-in conditioners, pommades, serums and most of them don't work.

While at the salon the other day, I noticed a tiny container called Agadir Argan Oil Hair Treatment. I purchased the little bottle because it was time for something new and my usual product, Biosilk, had been failing me. The new product, Agadir, is 100% certified organic as it uses pure argan oil which softens and strengthens dry, brittle and hard to manage hair.

This morning, after washing, I used about about a nickel size (for my hair anyway) and rubbed it all over. Let me say, first, the smell is absolutely amazing. Similar to the Morroccan Oil line, it smells like your on a beach in the tropics. Once in my hair, it wasn't greasy or oily and my hair follicles seemed to relax under the product. So far I'm pretty impressed.

I styled like normal and though I didn't see a difference, I sure felt one. My hair was smooth, sleek and straight for the first time since...well, ever. I was actually able to use less pommade and less hair spray so my hair feels normal....Yay.

NOTE: Because I have intense hair, I could use a nickel size. Should you have fine or thin hair, I would recommend using less.