PRODUCT REVIEW: BHAVE - FOR THE HEALTHIEST HAIR EVER

With any beauty products, it is very rare for me to say that certain products are my ultimate favourites, simply as there are so many great products out there - but one brand has managed to woo me again and again, and I can thereby safely say that it is my favourite, most trusted holy grail brand - the brand is bhave, so let's talk a little about their incredible products.. 

I have talked about bhave countless of times, yes, as a beauty blogger I am very fortunate to get to try a lot of different products, but once a trial period is completed, more often than not, do I return to my beloved bhave products. If you missed them, you easily find all my previous features and reviews of all their products via my product directory.

In case you’ve never heard bhave brand before, I can tell you that it is an Australian brand and all their products are free from parabens, sulphates and sodium chloride.

Let's start with the bhave Rescue Shampoo and Conditioner (you can see my full review here), which claims to be able to nurse traumatised hair back to good health with regular due to the products containing the functional keratin technology that has the unique ability to penetrate the hair shaft and repair damage, rebuilding each hair strand from the inside out. And as well as repairing and restoring existing damage, bhave also claims that regular use will form a protective shield around the hair strands providing it with around the clock defence against damage.

I have quite long and thick coloured hair, and when I use this combo, I can immediately tell the difference in both the feel and look of my hair. My hair simply looks and feels so much softer and shinier, and my otherwise dry and slightly damaged ends, seems to be less damaged, and consequently flyaways and frizz also seems to be tamed, so my hair overall looks healthier. These products are at the higher price end for shampoos and conditioners, but truly believe that they help keep my hair in better health, so I essentially can stretch my hair appointments as my hair is so well cared for.

Then there's the bhave Leave-In Creme (you can see my full review here), which a treatment to be used in damp hair after washing it. It contains among others macadamia nut, jojoba and argan oil to help soften, nourish and moisturise the hair, along with functional bioactive keratin and peptides to restore the hair's elasticity and protect the hair from breaking, while also helping to tame the hair and control frizzy and fly-away hair and give it thermal protection during heat styling. The Leave-In treatment is quite thick, and you only need a little, and you do have to be cautious not to use too much, so take it slow. But it leaves the hair seriously softer, smoother and stronger, and thereby healthier too. And in spite of the richness of this leave-in, it doesn't weigh down the hair (unless you use too much), but rather, actually gives my limp hair more volume. It has a lovely subtle coconut scent.

Next up is the bhave Riot Control Oil (see my full review here), which contains Certified organic Argan Oil that is jam-packed with antioxidants that help strengthen and nourish the hair. The light and non-greasy oil helps keep the hair soft, and it also helps smooth down frizz and flyaways, all while adding a beautiful healthy shine to the hair. It can be used in both wet hair before heat styling, as well as after for a glossy finish. I personally like to use it in my dry hair, after heat styling, and on the days where I am not washing my hair, to give my hair a moisture boost, and to help smooth down any frizz and give it some shine. Again, you'll need the smallest amount as it is so concentrated, and using too much will leave your hair looking greasy. It comes in a cool silver pump bottle that not only looks very luxe, but also is very easy to use.

Then there's the bhave Fresh Ends (see my full review here) is a leave-in cream that has been specifically designed for distressed and damaged ends. It is best used in dry hair, although if needed, it can also be used on towel-dried hair. Personally I like to use the Leave-In creme as above in my towel-dried hair, and once my hair is styled and dry, use this in the ends, as well as on the days where a not washing my hair. The formula contains raw natural keratin and slow releasing peptides as well as certified organic argan oil to that helps to continuously repair hair damage and strengthen the elasticity of the hair, and it leaves the hair silky soft and smooth. It also helps to control flyaway hairs, while treating split ends, all while making the hair look so healthy. The Fresh Ends comes in a nifty and easy to use push-top jar, that dispenses the treatment from the top, which I find super cool.

The bhave Super Nova Leave In Elixir (see my full review here), is one of the latest additions to the bhave range, and as the name suggests, it is a true 'super' hero as it is such a multi-tasking product. It helps treat a multitude of hair issues from detangling and adding moisture to the hair, fights frizz and smooths the hair, repairs and strengths brittle, damaged locks and split ends, thicken thinning hair and promote new growth, balance the scalp, protect the hair colour from fading due to UV rays, - and of course, leaves the hair looking soft, healthy and shiny. 

The light treatment spray is to be used in towel dried hair, and gets all its super powers from among others sunflower seed oil, aloe vera and other fruit and flower extracts. It comes in a super stylish shiny silver bottle, and it smells amazing too. This is seriously super amazing!!

Finally, there's the newest product launch, the bhave Curl Defining Creme. My hair has always been super straight, to the point that I only ever straightened it to smooth down frizz, but since my last pregnancy, my hair has decided that it wants to go curly in the back, which looks rather odd seeing the front parts of my hair is still straight. While I have always liked my straight hair, I also remember wanting some more volume, and now that I have more, I am not enjoying it as especially on the days where I do not wash my hair, it is clearly looking drier and frizzier than ever before. Enter the bhave Curl Defining Creme. This treatment is best used in damp hair and it contains among others sunflower seed oil, murumuru seed butter and carnuba wax, to add extra moisture and seals it into the hair to define curls and help restore elasticity and smoothness, and reduce frizz while also developing new hair grown and prevent the hair from becoming dry and brittle. This treatment has made such a difference to my hair, making my hair so much more manageable especially on the days where I wash it, as it leaves my hair is even curlier as I can now 'tease' it up so much more. And on even on the days where I don't wash it, it is clearly 'retaining' the moisture, and using just a few pumps of Riot Control is now sufficient to banishing the frizz again and make it look shiny and healthy again.


So there you have it, some of my ultimate haircare products from bhave - these products are seriously amazing, and will without a doubt do wonders for your hair too, so do yourself the favour and try them out, you won't regret it. You can thank me later!!


bhave Rescue Shampoo - RRP: $44.95 / 300ml
bhave Rescue Conditioner - RRP: $44.95 / 300ml
bhave Leave-In Creme - RRP: $46.50 / 145ml
bhave Riot Control - RRP: $49.95 / 100ml
bhave Fresh Ends - RRP: $36.95 / 50ml
bhave Super Nova Leave-In Elixir - RRP: $42.95 / 120ml
bhave Curl Defining Creme - RRP: $37.95 / 145ml

Available from bhave and selected hair salons and Alive Skin & Hair

* Some products may have been kindly provided for editorial consideration, and have been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy, and reviews are 100% honest and based on personal opinion and experience. Note that The Beauty & Lifestyle Hunter is not a professional or expert, so please do not substitute these opinions as professional advice. Also note, this post may contain affiliate links, which means you pay no extra, but I get a small commission fee if you click through and buy something. And if so, thank you much for your supporting the running costs of my blog. xx


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PRODUCT REVIEW: DESIGN.ME FAB.ME AND ECO BY SONYA DRIVER COOCNUT MINT BODY WASH FROM BEAUTOPIA HAIR AND BEAUTY

Over the last few months, I’ve talked about Beautopia, which is an online beauty store stoking a large range of incredible beauty products within makeup, skincare, body care and haircare. I’ve put some products from Design.Me and Eco by Sonya Driver to the test...

PRODUCT REVIEW: REVIVE DRY SUMMER HAIR WITH L'OREAL, DAVROE AND DE LORENZO FROM BEAUTOPIA HAIR AND BEAUTY

You may recall that I last month talked about an online beauty store called Beautopia Hair & Beauty, which is an Australian company selling a large range of premium hair and beauty products, both online, and through their stores. Last month I was so lucky to be offered to try some of the products from Pixi Beauty, which, if you missed it, you can read more about here. And this month, I am putting some haircare products to the test, which I am so super excited about as my hair really seems to be struggling a little this summer.

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PRODUCT REVIEW: BHAVE RESCUE INTENSE REPAIR SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER

I have very long and thick hair, and that over the years has been through its share of chemical treatments, so needless to say that it due to its length, does have some dry and split ends. I am therefore always looking for new products to help maintain my hair, so when I was offered to trial the *bhave Rescue Intense Repair Shampoo and Conditioner, I happily accepted. Here are my thoughts;

What They Say: 
"The bhave™ Rescue Intense Repair Shampoo and Conditioner are luxurious/premium shampoo and conditioner formulated to nourish, strenghten and repair. Infused with Replicine™ Functional Keratin® to reduce breakage, restore hair structure and improve shine and condition".

"Both the shampoo and the conditioner contain Replicine™ Functional Keratin® - a protein blend that penetrates the hair shaft restoring strength. Protects and nourishes by replacing key proteins found naturally in the hair. Provides a 'protein shield' to protect hair from environmental damage. Suitable for all hair types."
 

What I Say: 
I have previously tried a few different products from bhave, and I have to say that I am so in love with those products, including the Hydrator Shampoo and Conditioner, the Leave-in Crème, the Deep Intense Conditioning Masque, The Fresh Ends and not forgetting the amazing Riot Control Oil – all these products are simply so amazing, and without a doubt some of the best hair products that I’ve ever tried, as they really do make such a difference to the health of your hair. So if you’ve missed my previous reviews, do check them out via the links above, or through my easy to use Product Reviews tab on the top of this page, which lists all the products I have reviewed!

 In case you’ve never heard of the bhave brand before, I can tell you that all their products are free from parabens, sulphates and sodium chloride. It is an Australian owned, and all products are made in Australia, as well bhave is also the first Australian hair care brand to offer the keratin based hair restoration technology and include it in the hair care collection. Impressive stuff, isn’t it!!

If your hair is so damaged that you thought the only option was to cut it off, bhave claims to be able nurse traumatised hair back to good health with regular use of the Rescue Intense Repair Shampoo and Conditioner, due to the products containing a new functional keratin technology that has the unique ability to penetrate the hair shaft and repair damage, rebuilding each hair strand from the inside out. And as well as repairing and restoring existing damage, bhave also claims that regular use will form a protective shield around the hair strands providing it with around the clock defence against damage.

As mentioned, my long hair is generally it is quite healthy, but due to its length, needless to say that it has been through countless summers, hair colourings and heat sessions, so it is a little dry at the ends with some split ends. 

I usually wash my hair every second day, and rarely do I feel that I need to wash it more than once, however on the back of the bhave Rescue Shampoo it is recommended to wash the hair twice, and the second time leaving the shampoo in the hair for a 1-2 minutes for maximum benefit and repair before rinsing – so naturally I have been following these instructions, even though I really haven’t felt that my hair needed the second wash.

Sulphates free shampoos can often be difficult to get to lather properly, (and consequently I often feel that I use more shampoo than necessary in an attempt to compensate and get it to lather) but that is not the case with the Rescue shampoo. It easily lathered up into soft foam, - and with the second wash, even more so!! And after rinsing my hair feels so clean and soft, and without feeling squeaky or stripped for moisture.

Afterwards I have been using the bhave Rescue Conditioner, which in addition to the Replicine™ Functional Keratin also contains argan oil which is high in vitamin E to strengthen and nourish the hair. And my hair instantly drinks up the conditioner. After the 2-3 minutes it is recommended to leave it in, it is so easy to rinse out – in fact it actually doesn’t feel like there is a lot of conditioner to rinse out (my hair has clearly absorbed the majority of the conditioner!), and without leaving behind a greasy residue which many intensive conditioners often do. 

Combing my hair afterwards has never been easier, my comb simply glides through my hair, almost as if I had already combed it in the shower. And once dry, it is so incredibly soft and smooth that I just can’t stop touching it and running my hands through it.

After having used the rescue shampoo and conditioner for few weeks, I can both see and feel an amazing difference in the condition of my hair. Moisture levels really seem to have been restored, even in my otherwise dry ends, which now feel like they’ve recently had a trim. Flyaways seems to have been reduced dramatically too, and it is so healthy looking and shiny that I no longer feel the need to use any shine serums to tame the flyaways or add shine. It is as if I’ve just had a series of professional treatments done at the salon!

Like the other shampoos and conditioners from bhave, the Rescue products come in simple and sleek white round cylinder bottles with a flip lid at the top. They are easy to use in the shower with wet hands, and as the lid is flat, when you near the end of the product, you can also stand the bottle upside down without the bottles tipping over on the shower shelf, to make sure you use up every last bit of product. And I like that they are ‘colour coded’ so that the shampoo has a red label at the top of the bottle, while the conditioner has a grey label. That makes it so much easier to distinguish between the two in the shower for someone like me who is half-blind when not wearing glasses!


Both the shampoo and the conditioner have a lovely floral scent, which is very pleasant and far from artificial or overpowering. And once my hair is washed and dry, this lovely floral scent still lingers in my hair, which I really love.

At $44.95 each for a 300ml bottle, the shampoo and conditioner are the most expensive shampoos and conditioners that I have ever used. But in saying that, the results really are amazing. Not only has it really restored my dry hair back to good health, I also believe that because of these products, I will be able to stretch my visits to the hairdresser, and consequently saving both time and money. If you have dry and damaged hair, or you are maybe trying to grow your hair a little longer, then I highly recommend that you try the Rescue products, you won’t be disappointed.


Bhave Rescue Shampoo - RRP: $44.95 / 300ml
Bhave Rescue Conditioner - RRP: $44.95 / 300ml

Available from bhave and selected hair salons and Alive Skin & Hair

* Some products may have been kindly provided for editorial consideration, and have been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy, and reviews are 100% honest and based on personal opinion and experience. Note that The Beauty & Lifestyle Hunter is not a professional or expert, so please do not substitute these opinions as professional advice. Also note, this post may contain affiliate links, which means you pay no extra, but I get a small commission fee if you click through and buy something. And if so, thank you much for your supporting the running costs of my blog. xx


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PRODUCT REVIEW: KEUNE BRILLIANT COLOR AND SHINE COLOR CARE PACK

With long coloured hair, I know the importance of using good quality hair care products, as I am immediately tell by the health of my hair if I don't. Keune is one of those brands that has been on my list to try for quite some time. My hair dresser has always used it, and I have always loved the feel and look of my hair after a visit, so unsure why I've never actually gotten around to trying any of the products at home… until a very special pack landed on my desk.. 

The Brilliant Color and Shine Color Care pack, is a haircare pack specifically designed to protect and enhance colour treated hair, so hence absolutely perfect for my hair.

The pack contains:

• Color Care Shampoo, 250ml 
• Color Care Conditioner, 200ml 
• Brow Dry Spray, 200ml 
• Brilliant Gloss Spray, 200ml 
• Keune Cosmetic Bag 

The Keune Color Care Shampoo and Conditioner both contain Sunflower Seed Extract which protect the hair color, along with Sea Silk protein to conditions the hair leaving it silky and shiny. In addition, the products also have an LP300 color stabilizer to enhance the durability of the color, as well as they are enriched with Solamer UV protector to help prevent the hair from fading in the harsh sun.

The products are intended for daily use, and immediately leave the hair feeling clean, yet without drying it out or making it feel squeaky. My hair also immediately drinks up the conditioner, which is easy to rinse out, and leaves my hair feeling so silky soft, and looking healthy and shiny too. And while it is always difficult to tell the effect of such products, I spend a long time at the hair dresser, and not to mention a good amount of money to get it coloured, so I do love knowing that these products help keep my coloured hair vibrant and shiny for longer.

I also love the smell of these products, a gorgeous floral scent that lingers in my hair for long after my hair is dry.

I admit that I often, and due to time restraints, leave my hair to dry naturally - but when I do use the hair dryer, or any other heat styling tool for that matter, I do what ever I can to keep it from any thermal damage. And the Keune Blow Dry Spray is the perfect treatment to be used in damp hair before blow drying. This spray contains among others flexible styling polymers and silicone to help protect the hair from any dehydrating effects of heat styling, while also reducing the time it takes to dry the hair. And this amazing spray contain helps strengthen the hair, and leave it looking even healthier and shinier, and smooths down frizz for a more sleek and polished look, and all without making the hair feel stiff or weighing it down. It does have a slight alcohol-y scent when first sprayed onto the hair, but once that has evaporated, you're left with that same beautiful floral scent.

Finally, the pack also contains the Keune Brilliant Gloss Spray, which is like a hairspray, but which adds so much gloss to the hair, making it look so incredibly shiny and healthy, and as it is an oil-free formula, it doesn’t make the hair look greasy, unlike many other shine products. And all while helping to protect your locks from UV damage. The Gloss Spray is best used in dry hair, once you've finished styling it, for the final touch, and I like that it feel stiff. It also has a beautiful floral scent which you can only adore.

The products come packaged in a gorgeous marble printed cosmetic bag, which is super useful for both travelling and storing items.

Overall I am really enjoying these products from Keune, and I now fully understand why it is the haircare brand of choice for my hair dresser, and I also think that it is safe to say that I will definitely be looking to top up these products next time I have my hair coloured to ensure that the colour stays bright and vivid for as long as possible. The products are beautiful to use, make my hair feel and look so healthy, and as a bonus, they smell amazing too. And the Keune range is so huge, that there are so many more products now on my wish list to try, including leave-in treatments, hair masks, treatment oils and overnight products.


Keune Color Care Kit - RRP: $82
Available from select Hair Salons

* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy. 


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PRODUCT REVIEW: MATRIX BIOLAGE SUGAR SHINE ILLUMINATING MIST

With long hair, that is coloured, and frequently heat styled, it can often be left looking stressed and dull. But lately I've been loving the new Matrix Biolage Sugar Shine Illuminating Mist. 

The Matrix Biolage Sugar Shine Illuminating Mist is a part of a new hair care range, which has been inspired by skincare, to create exceptional shine with the use of sugar. Sugar is a natural humectant that prevents moisture loss and buffs away dullness, and is thus often used in for instance body scrubs.

Matrix Biolage Sugar Shine Illuminating Mist is ultra-light weight leave-in spray, providing brilliant shine while smoothing hair, controlling static and fly-aways. This multi-tasking mist is free from parabens, and also provides heat damage protection from styling tools, protecting the hair up to 230C.

The spray is super easy to use, simply shake well and then spray onto the hair and then style as usual. Ad immediately it leaves my hair looking so shiny and healthy, and it lasts all day. I love the fact that it can be used on both damp as well as dry hair, to give me hair 'new life' on the days I don't wash it, and that it gives my hair a moisture boost. I also love that it is gentle on my hair, and also can be used on my colour treated hair, without fear that it will ruin the colour. And of course I also love that that pretty girly pink bottle and the fact that it smells absolutely incredible from the infused Grapefruit, Orange, Jasmine, Sugarcane and White Musk, which gives it a beautiful sweet fruity scent that continues to linger in the hair.

I really love using this Sugar Shine Illuminating Mist as it simply leaves my hair looking so much better, and it is so quick and simply to use, so if your hair is looking a little dull, I highly recommend you try this Illuminating Mist, you won't be disappointed. Personally, I can see myself repurchasing this, as well as I am keen to try out more products from the range, which also includes shampoo, conditioner and hair scrub!


Matrix Biolage Sugar Shine Illuminating Mist - RRP: $31 / 125ml
Available from select salons and approved retailers

* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

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PRODUCT REVIEW: LESS IS MORE HAIRCARE

Today I'm going to introduce you to a brand new premium organic hair and bodycare brand called Less is More.

Less is more comes from Vienna, and is made exclusively from 100% organic plant-based active agents including plant oils, phyto extracts, essential oils, blossom waters, Mascobado cane sugar, honey, beeswax, lecithin, spirit of wine and glycerine, coming from organic farms which prioritise the sustainable use of resources, and keeping the environmental footprint is thus kept as low as possible.

I also love that the products are free from all the chemical nasties including synthetic preservatives, fragrances, dyes and polymers; silicones and paraffins, petrochemicals, PEG and PPG, parabens, sulfates, glycols, phthalates etc., and they are not tested on animals.

I've put the Mallowsmooth Shampoo and Conditioner and the Lavender Smooth Balm to the test, along with the Lavender Smooth.

The Less is More Mallowsmooth Shampoo and Conditioner are intended for dry, thick and brittle hair, and is an intensively moisturising range that gently cares for the hair, while also protecting hair colour from fading. The key ingredients in both products are Rosehip, mallow and coconut oils, and the shampoo is using the mildest lathering agent from Coconut oil, sugar and amino acids, to gently cleanse the hair from styling residues and environmental toxins, while caring for the hair and scalp.

The conditioner is an intensive treatment for thick, dry, thick or brittle hair, and it aims to smooth the hair structure, adding moisture to the hair thanks to the bio-active, virgin plant oils and phyto extracts.

After washing my hair with these products, my hair feels so lovely. It is clean, without feeling squeaky clean or stripped for moisture, and the conditioner leaves my hair feeling so silky soft and smooth, and without weighing my hair down or making it look greasy. I also love that the conditioner can be used as both a conditioner or a hair mask, so if you feel your hair needs a little extra TLC, you can simply leave it in the hair a little longer.

Both products have the most gorgeous natural scent from the 100% organic essential oils from Palmarosa, Ylang Ylang, Rose Geranium, Orange and Mandarin.

Then there's the Less is More Lavender Smooth, which is a nourishing leave-in conditioner, suitable for dry and thick hair. This treatment is best used in damp hair, and doesn't need to be rinsed out, and it adds an extra moisture boost to the hair, while also helping to smooth down any frizz and prevent split ends, but I also love that it helps protect the hair during heat styling, and even from the sun damage, thanks to the herbal extracts, plant oils and wheat proteins. It has a lovely natural scent from the 100% organic essential oils from Lavender, Rose Geranium and Atlas Cedar, although the lavender scent is the most dominant.

The less is More products come in simple white bottles with black labels, and needless to say that I love that simplistic monochrome look. And overall I have really enjoyed using these products from Less is More. I love their philosophy, and the fact that there are no nasties in the products, and that the gorgeous scents are from natural essential oils. But equally important, I can also tell that the products are of premium quality as they make my long thick, and coloured hair look and feel silky soft and smooth, and very healthy - so if you're looking for some natural products, then I highly recommend that you check them out.


Less is More Mallowsmooth Shampoo - RRP: $42 / 200ml, $10 / 30ml
Less is More Mallowsmooth Conditioner - RRP: $42 / 200ml, $10 / 30
Less is More Lavender Smooth - RRP: $40 / 150ml, $13 / 30ml

Available from Less is More and from Select Salons

* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

 

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PRODUCT REVIEW: BHAVE TREAT ME, STYLE ME XMAS GIFT SET

Continuing the Xmas gift ideas, today's suggestion is a amazing - and if you regularly check in on my blog, you'd know that bhave is one of my favourite haircare brands. Correction, it is THE favourite - and if you missed all my posts on bhave, you can easily find them in my product directory.

Bhave is an australian brand, and all products are free from all chemical nasties including sulphates and parabens, and they are so gentle, while they treat the hair, and help bring even the most damaged hair back to being healthy, soft smooth and shiny .

As always, bhave has Xmas sorted with several cool limited edition gift sets, including shampoo and conditioner sets in various varieties, which all come boxed up.

The gift set that particularly caught my eye was the Treat Me, Style Me gift set, which includes:

• Riot Control Oil (100ml)
• Fresh Ends (50ml)
• Super Nova Leave in Elixir (120ml)
• Gold Clutch Purse

The Riot Control Oil (see my full review here) contains Certified organic Argan Oil which is jam-packed with antioxidants that help strengthen and nourish the hair. The light and non-greasy oil helps keep the hair soft, and it also helps smooth down frizz and flyaways, all while adding a beautiful healthy shine to the hair. It can be used in both wet hair before heat styling, as well as after for a glossy finish.

The Fresh Ends (see my full review here) is a leave-in cream to be used in dry hair, although if needed, it can also be used on towel-dried hair. The formula contains raw natural keratin and slow releasing peptides as well as certified organic argan oil to continuously repair hair damage and strengthen the elasticity of the hair, while leaving it silky soft and smooth. It also helps to control flyaway hairs, while treating split ends, all while making the hair look so healthy. The Fresh Ends has recently been repackaged, and while it still comes in the same easy to use push-top jar, that dispenses the treatment from the top, it is now a pretty mint-green shade.

Finally, the gift set also contains bhaves newest product release, the Super Nova Leave In Elixir (see my full review here). This treatment contains among others sunflower seed oil, aloe-vera and other fruit and flower extracts, and it is truly multi-tasker as it helps treat a multitude of hair issues from detangling and adding moisture to the hair, fighting frizz, repairing and strengthen brittle, damaged locks and split ends, thicken thinning hair and promote new growth, balance the scalp, protect the hair colour from fading due to UV rays, - and of course, all while leaving the hair looking soft, healthy and shiny. The light treatment spray is to be used in towel dried hair, and as it is so concentrated, only the smallest amount is needed. It comes in a super stylish silver bottle, and smells amazing too. (and if you can't read between the lines, I am beyond impressed with this Super Nova, I'm in love!!)

And then there's the bonus gold clutch purse, which is so glam and stylish, and perfect for all the Xmas parties.


Treat Me, Style Me gift set - RRP: $109.95 (Valued At $173.95)

Available from bhave and selected hair salons and Alive Skin & Hair

* Some products may have been kindly provided for editorial consideration, and have been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy, and reviews are 100% honest and based on personal opinion and experience. Note that The Beauty & Lifestyle Hunter is not a professional or expert, so please do not substitute these opinions as professional advice. Also note, this post may contain affiliate links, which means you pay no extra, but I get a small commission fee if you click through and buy something. And if so, thank you much for your supporting the running costs of my blog. xx


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PRODUCT REVIEW: BHAVE SUPER NOVA LEAVE IN ELIXIR

I'm really excited about today's feature - simply because it is about bhave - my favourite hair care brand's newest launch, the Super Nova Leave In Elixir.

If you're not familiar with bhave, do yourself a favour and get acquainted, you and your hair won't be disappointed.

bhave is an Australian salon hair care brand free from harmful chemical including parabens, sulphates, sodium chloride, and of course they have not been tested on animals either.

As a beauty blogger I naturally get to try my fair share of products and brands, and yes, there are some great ones out here, but my hair is always at its healthiest, shiniest and best b-havior, when I use my trusted bhave products. In case you've missed all my reviews of all the bhave products, you can easily find them in my product directory.

Now onto the bhave Super Nova Leave In Elixir treatment which contains among a long list of natural fruit and vegetable extracts including others;

• Apple extract, fennel and vegetable protein to help slow down the process of split ends
• Aloe Vera and citrus fruit extract to help fight frizz, soothe and smooth down the hair
• Sunflower seed oil to help nourish and restore damaged hair
• Grape seed extract to help protect the hair from UV damage
• Rosemary leaf extract to help strengthen brittle hair
• Apple and rosemary extract to help promote hair growth
• Orange fruit extract and fennel to help thicken and strengthen the hair
• Fennel, calendula, rosemary, and apple extracts to help soothe and balance the scalp thanks to anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial actions
• Chamomile extract, sunflower oil and calendula extract to add shine

So, as you can read above, the Super Nova truly is an incredible multi-tasker that also helps treat, nurture and repair damaged hair, all while also adding moisture and help detangle the hair.

The Super Nova Leave In Elixir has the most beautiful orange-citrusy scent, and it is to be used in just washed, towel dried hair, by spritzing a tiny amount from roots to the tip of the ends, and as it is so concentrated, it only takes a little. Hereafter you can style your hair as usual.

Most days I leave my hair to dry naturally, and after using the Super Nova I can really tell that my hair is not only so much easier to manage as flyaways are controlled, split ends are treated, and my hair is simply given a boost of hydration, which makes it look and feel so much smoother and softer, and looking so much healthier too with a nice glossy shine.

I am yet to see if is actually making my hair stronger, or grow faster - but regardless, I love the immediate effect that it has on my hair, making it look so healthy and shiny, and all without making it feel greasy or weighing it down.

It comes in a super stylish silver pump bottle (although the shiny finish does make it difficult for an amateur photographer!), and  I'm so in love with this elixir, absolutely incredible - but then again, I wouldn't have expected anything less from bhave, so do yourself a favour and give this one a try!


bhave Super Nova Leave In Elixir - RRP: $41.95 / 120ml

Available from bhave and selected hair salons and Alive Skin & Hair

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PRODUCT REVIEW: ORIBE APRES BEACH WAVE AND SHINE SPRAY AND SUPERSHINE MOISTURISING CREAM

Today I'd like to talk about a couple of products from Oribe, which have received so many positive rave reviews lately, the Apres Beach Wave and Shine Spray and the Supershine Moisturising Cream. 

 

Let's start with the Oribe Apres Beach Wave And Shine Spray. This spray claims to give your hair beach-inspired waves without any of the salty stiffness, all while adding moisture and shine to the hair. It gives the hair a light hold, and helps create a wavy texture in the hair.

The formula contains among others watermelon, lychee and edelweiss flower extracts to help defend the hair against stress, photo ageing and deteriation of natural keratin while protecting it from the elements.

It also contains Pro-vitamin B5 to make the hair shaft swell to create waves, as well as a blend of moisturisers, plant extracts and oils to give the hair a silky soft texture and natural UV protection, all while conditioning and renewing damaged hair and adding body and shine.

I used to have more or less dead-straight hair, but the something happened during my last pregnancy, and my hair is now starting to get a little curvy, so I do enjoy adding products to my hair to explore this new hair of mine, while still easily being able to straighten it.

The Apres Beach Spray can be used in both wet or dry hair, and is simply sprayed to the mid-lengths of the hair, before tousling the hair to taste and leaving it to dry. And the result is hair that has more touchable texture and volume, that also controls frizz and flyaways, and leaves my hair looking shiny and healthy - and smelling incredible.

Then there's the Oribe Supershine Moisturising Cream, which is essentially a leave-in cream that adds intense moisture to dry hair, to help calm frizz, add shine and restore the hair to healthy softness. The Cream is best used in damp hair after washing it, after which you can blow dry it or leave it to dry naturally, but you can also apply a little to dry hair to help tame frizz and flyaways.

Like the Apres Beach, the Oribe Supershine Moisturising Cream is chock full of natural flower extracts and nourishing oils, and it adds to many benefits to the hair without weighing it down or building up in the hair. I really love this Moisturising Cream, and I can feel how it absorbs into my long hair, prone to dryness at the ends, and it immediately makes my hair feel and look so much healthier and shinier, and leaves my hair with the most divine scent too. This is the perfect everyday treatment for my long hair.

Both the Apres Beach and the Supershine Moisturising Cream come in super stylish purple packaging, and smell amazing - they are on the pricey side of hair care products, but that said, they are also extremely concentrated, so you really only need to use a little.

I have found two new favourites, and would hate to be without them, as I really do love what they do to my hair, how I can create a casual 'un-done' tousled hair style, with the Apres Beach and how my hair is day after day benefiting from the Supershine Moisturising Cream. These products are truly luxurious and so beautiful to use, so well worth the extra spend. 


Oribe Apres Beach Wave & Shine Spray - RRP: $27 / 75ml
Oribe Supershine Moisturising Cream - RRP: $24 / 50ml

Available from select salons - call 1300 725 122 for stockists

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LEAVE-IN HAIR TREATMENTS FOR EVERY TASTE AND BUDGET

Today I'd like to chat a little about leave-in hair treatments. Having very long hair, I am all too used to the dry and split ends, in spite of getting regular hair cuts, and using good haircare products. One of those haircare products I can never be without, is leave-in treatments, as although I always use good conditioners when I wash my hair and also frequently use intensive masks, I feel that my hair needs that little bit of extra moisture that a leave-in treatment can give.

Here I have looked into four different products which come at different price points..

Starting with the cheapest, there's Pantene Pro-V Ultimate 10 BB Crème, which as the name suggests boasts a massive 10 benefits for the hair, including moisturising, smoothing, detangling and defrizzing, protecting the hair from heat damage and against breakage, all while making it . The leaving it soft and manageable. It comes in a convenient pump bottle, and has the consistency like a thick serum, rather than the thicker cream of many leave-ins, and it quickly and easily absorbs into the hair, leaving it soft and without any greasiness. It also leaves behind the usual nice 'Pantene scent' that you're more than likely familiar with too. This is a great budget option, and I love that it multi-tasking product.

Next is the Nfuzion Protein Treatment Spray, which contains Wheat Proteins to smooth out the cuticle and strengthen and rebuild damaged hair and add shine. But that's not all, as it also helps detangle the hair, locking in moisture, protect the hair from the sun's UV rays as well as from damage from heat styling. The Treatment Spray is a very thin liquid that you spray onto either wet or dry hair, but as it does leave the hair wet, I personally prefer to use it in wet hair only and before hair combing it to make it easier to comb out before hair drying it, and once dry, it does leave the hair nice and quite soft, clearly adding moisture to the hair without weighing it down, and frizz seemingly minimised. It has a lovely gentle fruity floral scent that unfortunately does face once the hair is dry.

Then there's the Kevin Murphy Un.Tangled Leave In Conditioner, which is a detangling, strengthening and restorative hair treatment that also protects the hair while heat styling. It contains a complex of nourishing Australian Fruit extracts add and retain moisture in the hair. This is also a wet spray, but it is also recommended to use in wet hair after washing it, and before coming it, to help detangle any knots. It has a rather unique and natural scent, no doubt from the fruit extract, and it is kind of spicy floral, and it is very unlike most other products, which is also why I like it, so I also like that this scent lingers in my hair after it is dry. I could imagine that some wouldn't like this scent, but the results you can't fault as it really does make detangling the hair quick and easy, and it leaves the hair feeling soft and smooth.

Finally there's the Pureology Pure Volume Style Infusion Hair Care, which has been designed for fine to medium-thick hair to give fullness and body to the hair, all while adding moisture and caring for colour-treated hair, protecting the against heat damage, smoothing the hair and controlling frizz for a massive 72-hours. It contains among others wheat protein to build volume, and intra-cyclane to strengthen and body the hair as well as xylose sugar to insulate the cuticle layer to protect against heat damage. It also contains camellia oil which gives it the most beautiful fresh floral scent that lingers in the hair for a while.

It is a little unique in that it contains two different formulas, in a cleverly designed tube, which has an inner tube with one of the formula. To use, you simply squeeze in the middle of the tube to ensure that some of each of the formulas are dispensed, before mixing it in your hand and applying it to damp hair before blow-drying. And after drying your hair, it still smells beautiful, and my hair is left looking and feeling so healthy and shiny, and it is so soft and smooth and without a single frizzy hair in sight.


So there you go, four different leave-in hair treatments at different, with different benefits and at different price points.


Pantene Pro-V Ultimate 10 BB Crème is a 10-in-1 - RRP: $10.95 / 135ml
Nfuzion Protein Treatment Spray - RRP: $18.95 / 250ml
Kevin Murphy Un.Tangled Leave In Conditioner - RRP: $38.95 / 150ml
Pureology Pure Volume Style Infusion Hair Care - RRP: $51.95 / 150ml

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L'OREAL PARIS NEW HAIRCARE LAUNCHES JULY TO DECEMBER 2016

A few weeks ago I was so lucky to go to the exclusive blogger event where the new L'Oréal Paris product launches for July to December 2016 were revealed. I have already told you about the makeup launches, so here I will concentrate on the new haircare products.

First up there are three leave-in treatments, including the L'Oréal Paris Elvive Fibrology Double Serum, which is a unique dual action treatment that consists of two parts that mixes together when pumped out of the bottle, to provide complete action and care to the hair fibres.

On one side of the bottle there is the pink thickening gel, which is enriched with active ingredient Filloxane that penetrates the hair to create substance and thicken the hair fibre from within. And on the other side of the bottle, the transparent smoothing serum that softens and smooths the surface of the hair for a silky and shiny finish. This serum can be used in both wet and dry hair, and smells absolutely divine, and just a small pump or two through my hair really does leave it feeling soft and smooth and looking healthy.

The L’Oréal Paris Elvive Extraordinary Oil-In-Cream is a leave-in hair cream that deeply nourishes the hair, containing a combination of highly concentrated oils from six precious flowers, and it has a beautiful floral scent that continues to linger in the hair for quite a while. It is quite light and absorbs quickly into the hair, instantly making it feel soft and smoothing down frizz, but without making the hair feel greasy or feel heavy. The treatment can be used in wet hair after washing it, but can also be used in dry hair to add shine, moisture to the hair and smooth down frizz. Finally, it can also be used as a treatment prior to heat styling to protect the hair from any damage, so it is truly a multi tasking product.

Finally, the L’Oréal Paris Elvive Total Repair 5 CICA Cream, which is also a leave-in hair cream specifically designed for damaged hair. The formula contains among others cicamide which instantly absorbs into the hair fibres to help target and repair damaged hair including breakage and split ends, while also protecting the hair from environmental aggressors. This treatment comes in a small pump bottle and is very light so again, just a few pumps is all that is required to coat my long thick hair. And when applied to especially the ends, in either wet of dry hair, you can immediately both see and feel how it tames frizz and treats dry and fuzzy ends, while leaving the hair silky soft and smooth.

Next is the L'Oréal Paris Elvive Extraordinary Oil Mask, is a concentrated mask for very dry hair, which comes in a golden orange tub. The formula contains Nutri-Ester technology, which leaves an ultra-thin film on hair that acts as a protective top coat. It also contains rose oil to regenerate hair, lotus oil to soften, chamomile oil to soothe, tiara oil to purify, flax oil to illuminate, and sunflower oil for its antioxidant properties. This treatment can be used after shampooing in lieu of conditioner, or as the occasional treatment - but with long hair, my ends are often dry, so i do like using it after each hair wash - also because it is a fast acting treatment that only needs to be left in the hair for 2-3 minutes before being rinsed out, which makes it good when you're in a hurry too. It has a nice scent, and does leave the hair feeling deeply nourished, even my dry ends.

And finally, there's the L’Oréal Paris ELVIVE Smooth Intense Heat Protect Cream, which is a heat protection cream that works to protect the hair from heat styling tools, including hair dryers and straighteners, at up to 230°C, which I believe, is also the highest heat setting of most major heat styling tools. The Heat Protect Cream also features an anti-humidity frizz shield to leave hair smooth for up to 96 hours, as well as it continues to keep the hair deeply nourished. The cream has a floral yet slightly spicy scent, that is quite lovely, and again, continues to linger in the hair for a while.

Overall, some fantastic new releases from L'Oréal Paris, and as I've been enjoying using every single one of these, I cannot even begin to pick favourites amongst these, and I would not hesitate purchasing either of these products again.


L'Oréal Paris Elvive Fibralogy Double Serum - RRP: $9.95 / 30ml
L’Oréal Paris Elvive Extraordinary Oil-In-Cream - RRP: $9.95 / 150ml
L’Oréal Paris Elvive Total Repair 5 CICA Cream - RRP: $9.95 / 100ml
L'Oréal Paris Elvive Extraordinary Oil Mask - RRP: $9.95 / 300ml
L’Oréal Paris Elvive Smooth Intense Heat Protect Cream - RRP: $9.95 / 150ml

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