Tuesday Tip: Super Clean Hair

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Our skin and scalp shed every 28 days, which means there is always dead cells and oils being secreted onto our scalp.  With the addition of serums, oils, styling products and dry shampoos into our daily routine, sometimes shampoo just doesn’t cut it.

So if you notice your hair doesn’t have that squeaky clean feeling or is getting greasy too quickly, it’s probably time to give your hair a clean break with a good dose of a clarifying shampoo. Clarifying shampoo will essentially strip your scalp clean of all the buildup and allow it to breathe. That being said, use of a clarifying shampoo should be limited to once or twice a month to avoid all the natural moisture and oils being stripped away.

Now the question is what’s a good clarifying shampoo? There are surprisingly few choices in the market for this so I was happy to discover one that was on my bathroom shelf already – Philosophy’s 3-in-1 Shampoo, Shower Gel and Bubble Bath!

 Tuesday Tip: Super Clean Hair

While I’ve been a fan of the Philosophy shower gel for a long time, I only thought of testing it out as a clarifying shampoo when I ran out of my regular shampoo. Even with my hair covered in a pre-wash oil treatment, just one wash with this left my hair clean and shiny without the excessive dryness.  And what’s not to love with scents like Coconut Frosting and Vanilla Birthday Cake!

Do you have any products that perform double-duty in your routine? Share below!

2012 Beauty Awards: Best in Hair & Body

I hope you’ve been enjoying this series so far. This segment focuses on my favorites for hair and body. I will start this with a disclaimer that I believe products in this segment are very personal things – what works for one person may not work for another. So do share if you agree/disagree with these choices.

2012 best haircare 2012 Beauty Awards: Best in Hair & Body

Shampoo & Conditioner

WINNER: Kérastase Nutritive – I was introduced to the Kérastase range by the brand itself thanks to a bloggers feature. In the past 2 years, I’ve tried other shampoos and conditioners but this remains the favorite I return to. If you still aren’t convinced about the benefits of salon products, it’s worth starting with Kérastase.

  • Honorable Mention: Davines – If you prefer a natural/organic formula, Davines is a great option. I like to alternate between two formulas so this currently is taking up bathroom shelf space. Read the full review here.

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Review: Davines Nourishing Shampoo & Conditioner

davines Review: Davines Nourishing Shampoo & ConditionerI love my weekends. Reading books, watching too much TV and then of course some beauty pampering. I set aside Saturday’s to indulge in my regular TLC routines. One of these consists of whipping up home remedies including yoghurt and honey masks.

I have a theory that if you are using an organic remedy, for best results use a mild organic shampoo. I hadn’t found a good organic shampoo so was using good old baby shampoo, until Davines sent across a few products for testing.

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Tuesday Tip – Back to Baby

This is our weekly section, Tuesday Tip. No matter where you work, Tuesdays tend to be the dullest day of the week. So to combat the general “meh”-ness, we bring to you a quick tip to perk up your day!

Also, if you do happen to try out our Tuesday Tip, send us a photo and we’ll feature you in our column!

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Tuesday Tip – Issue 15 – Back to Baby

Every few weeks, I head over to the supermarket. Except instead of trolling the food or beauty isles, I’m in the baby section. Why? It seems like when the folks were developing products for keeping babies clean and healthy, they managed to create a range of products perfect for our beauty needs.

Baby Shampoo

Since it’s a mild cleanser, it’s a great facial cleanser for those with sensitive skin or for cleaning up your makeup brushes. It’s also the best way to wash your hair post a ritual of DIY hair treatments.

Baby Oil

This is my go-to moisturizer anytime I’m wearing a short dress or skirt. While moisturizer is great, it doesn’t provide the hint of shine that baby oil does. It also makes a great eye makeup remover providing a great alternate to MAC’s cleanse-off oil while travelling.

Baby Wipes

I often see women at the gym cleaning off their faces with Nivea or L’oréal makeup wipes. I used to be a fan of them, but at 20-30 Dhs for a pack of 20 wipes, they can get expensive. They also would dry out quickly and need to be tossed out. I now swear by baby wipes – they smell fantastic, feel great on the skin and are a bargain at a quarter of the price.

Baby Powder

While my favorite dry shampoo is from Boots, baby powder makes an excellent substitute. It’s also a savior in case you drop an oily food on your clothes. Just sprinkle powder to absorb the oil, and then wash as usual!

So what baby products do you use? Or are there any special multitaskers in your bathroom?

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