PRODUCT REVIEW: R+CO ROCKAWAY AND DEATH VALLEY

I've got very long and thick hair, and to be very honest, I am very fond of my hair. Probably a little too fond sometimes, as that's probably what stops me from daring to get some of it chopped off for a different hair style, but that’s another story! But fact is that I like my hair, and I know that caring for it, means that it, in spite of its length, says looking healthy. Which of course means using good hair products. Lately I've been enjoying some from R+Co..

It took many years before I discovered dry shampoo, in fact it wasn't until a shoulder surgery made it difficult for me to wash and comb my hair, that I started relying on it. Since then I've trained my hair to only needing to be washed every 3 or so days, without looking or feeling greasy - but I do rely on dry shampoo to get my by. I've tried many brands, and most, even drug store brands are pretty goo these days, but every now and again a little luxe doesn't go astray. And that's when I love using this R+Co Death Valley Dry Shampoo. It claims to be 'the quickest way to get volume and body into your hair. Give your hair a shot of Death Valley whenever you want and it will liven right up'.

This dry shampoo instantly makes my hair feel a little cleaner between washes, as it also helps mattify the roots so they don't look greasy, and without leaving the hair looking grey. In addition, it also adds some much needed volume and control to my thick hair, so it is actually also great for styling the hair. It has a gorgeous coconutty scent that lingers in the hair for quite some time, which also helps with making your hair feel clean.

This is an incredible dry shampoo, and its not hard to see why this is so raved about all over the world, it is not the cheapest, but on the other hand, it also seems a little more concentrated, so I feel that I do use a lot less than with some drugstore varieties. I'm certainly in love with it too.

The R+Co Rockaway Salt Spray claims that it is 'the closest you'll get to looking like you've bee at the beach without stepping out of the concrete jungle". Love that, especially seeing it is not exactly beach weather here right now, and with two little kiddies, not where I’ll be spending most of my summer anyway.

I love adding this salt spray to my wet hair and either blow dry it or let dry naturally, as this gives it more texture an adds more wave and volume to it - and all while leaving my hair soft and manageable, without any stiffness. And, smelling so beautiful. I've tried several salt sprays, and this by far one of the better ones, definitely a must try.


R+Co Death Valley Dry Shampoo - RRP: $24 / 75ml
R+Co Rockaway Salt Spray - RRP: $39 / 119ml

Available from select hair salons - call 1300 725 122 for further details

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

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THREE OF A KIND: SEA SALT SPRAYS

With long, thick and straight-ish hair, I don’t use sea salt spray very often, as I simply have too much hair for it to really have an effect and make a difference. Still, I like having some at hand. I like using it to spray generously through my long hair at night before going to bed. And while my hair is still damp from the spray, I put my hair into a tight plait. The next morning I wake with lovely loose casual curls, that with a quick mist of hairspray stay put all day. I also love using sea salt spray in my little boy’s hair. His blonde hair is so thin and fine that gel doesn’t do much, while the sea salt water adds a little texture and a tousled look to his hair. These are the Sea Salt Sprays I’ve enjoyed using lately;

MUK Beach MUK Sea Salt Spray

 

Out of today’s selection, the Beach MUK Sea Salt Spray is giving the hair the most matte texture, but I don’t mind, as it is a refreshing change, as if I am not using Sea Salt Sprays, I am usually using heaps hair oils that adds shine to the hair! I love that this one is both oil and silicone free, and it has the most gorgeous fruity scent. The spray can be used in both wet and dry hair, and just a few sprays into my straight and limp hair, and pronto, I’ve got some much needed volume and texture, yet without making my hair feel dry or sticky.

RRP: $24.95 (250ml) – Available from Hairhouse Warehouse and Price Attack




Bangstyle Light Sea Salt Mist

 

As the name suggests, the Bangstyle Light Sea Salt Mist is the lightest formula, so it only adds a touch of subtle definition and texture, that surprisingly lasts quite well in the hair throughout the day. As Bangstyle so nicely puts it “Imagine 10,000 mermaids blowing the ocean breeze from a cool banana leaf. This is sort of like that but without the leaf or the imaginary mermaids." Gotta love that! It is a non-sticky formula and unlike many other sea salt sprays it also gives the hair a nice natural shine. I also love that it is paraben free and that it contains sunscreen to help protect your hair from the sun’s harsh rays!

RRP: $25.95 (150ml) – Available from My Haircare


O&M Surf Bomb Sea Salt Spray

I love using this Surf Bomb Sea Salt Spray in my little 20 month old boy. He has very fine blonde hair, and because it is so fine, I so far haven’t had much luck using other styling products in his hair, as being so fine it back to being flat in no time. But not with the Surf Bomb, it actually works. It adds a little volume to his hair, all while adding a nice texture and hold. It doesn’t go stiff in the hair, so even though me runs his hands through his hair, which he often does, trying to style his own hair, - you can continue to set it throughout the day into an effortless and casual look. I love that it doesn’t leave his hair feeling sticky, and it smells amazing too!

RRP: $23 (150ml) – Available from Miss Pearl Store


So there you go, three different Sea Salt Sprays, all with different formulas and benefits, and at different price points too, so there is something for everyone and for every occasion!
*Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

Do you ever use Sea Salt Sprays? Any recommendations? What do you use to add texture to your hair?

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