Vegan Hair Care........

When you decide to follow a vegan way of life it is not just your food intake which changes but also your hair and beauty products among many other things. It is no secret I am a product junkie. I love hair and beauty products from styling to cleansing to make up I just adore it all! But what I didn’t adore was finding out that most of my favourite brands were not even cruelty free let alone vegan. In finding the balance between my believes and being eco friendly I decided to use up all my existing products and simply replace them as needed with suitably vegan ones. I am pleased to say that nearly 6 months into my vegan journey I am *very nearly* there, yay!! There has been a lot of trial and error, a huge amount of reading and some very happy break throughs which I am excited to share with you all. So let’s start with hair care –

When I first became vegan Superdrug was (and largely is) my go to brand. Vegan, cruelty free and super reasonable, what’s not to love?!  But some times (when your hair is like mine) it needs a bit more, something slightly more nourishing and able to repair / work miracles on my poor previously unloved locks. For years I have been guilty of hair extension set after hair extension set, bleach,  blow drying and having a love affair with my GHD’s and my goodness has my hair paid the price. Gone are my natural curls and volume, in its place fine, thin easily breaking hair.  So the extensions went, the damage cut away and I started again – this time armed with a super vegan hairdresser (god send!), some amazing vegan hair care products and a new regime which leaves my GHD’s in the wardrobe. Six month later I am happy to announce my curls are back, the GHD’s have dust on them and I can share these wonder products with you-

 

Amika – Heat Defence Serum & Touchable Hair Spray.

 

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The natural molecules in the serum and hair spray form a protective layer around the cuticle to increase elasticity, resulting in a frizz–free and smooth finish. Obliphica has an unusually high content of the anti–oxidant Vitamin C (15 times greater than an orange), Vitamin E, Omegas 3, 6 & 9 and the rare Omega 7 (usually only found in fish oil). These potent vitamins and nutrients come together to form a line that replenishes, moisturizes, and brings out hairs natural balance

 

The name Amika is derived from Latin and means “girlfriend” or “friend” in a number of the Romance languages. Infusing the latest technology with a creative edge, Amika tools and hair care are born to perform and live to impress and truly live up to their name as hair’s best friend. Amika is an independently owned boutique company that encourages a dynamic culture where creativity can flow freely.

They create the style, products and packaging; take their own photographs and make their own films. They write their own copy and do their own marketing, sales, finance and education.

 

Maria Nila – True Soft Shampoo & Conditioner.

 

A marvellous investigative shampoo & conditioner for dry hair that softens, moisturizes and strengthens the hair structure. This product  uses argon oil that helps prevent frizz, static and adds shine. It is the perfect product for dry hair free from sulphates and parabens. Protects hair from UV radiation and free radicals. Contains seaweed extract & Colour Guard Complex.

Maria Nila offers a wide range of exclusive colour-protecting haircare and hairstyling products to hairdressers around the world. They have over 40 year of experience in the industry and by combining that with their enthusiasm and creativity, they constantly strive to meet their customers’ high expectations.

With great care and a passion for their work, the developers and chemists select ingredients which are then processed to create a finished product. Driving and controlling the entire process from concept to product means they are able to guarantee healthy working conditions and the high quality of the ingredients and packaging. Maria Nila have registration with Leaping Bunny, PETA and The Vegan Society! Their goal is to always strive for more environmentally friendly products.

ESPA – Pink Hair & Scalp Mud.

An intensely nourishing dry hair treatment to soothe, smooth and nourish. Using mineral rich red clays, this unique conditioning treatment mud mask leaves hair soft and smooth. Vitamin C-rich watercress and Apricot kernel oil soothes and nourishes your scalp, while the red clay stimulates circulation to help boost growth and strengthen and promote healthy, glossy, manageable hair.

 

ESPA products average over 99% natural ingredients. They are and always have been against animal testing in all its forms. All of our formulations, ingredients and products are cruelty free. They comply with all current EU cosmetics directives, including those that prohibit finished cosmetic products being tested on animals. (Happily for us, we have never tested products on animals.) The entire product range is suitable for vegetarians and most of it for vegans too. They provide a very clear list of which products contain lanolin and take great care to ensure  products and packaging don't harm the habitat of endangered species.

Sleep In Rollers

Welcome to the World of Sleep-In Rollers. Hair rollers have been around for decades. Rollers have always been seen as a beauty regime that must take place indoors but Sleep-In Rollers has not only changed the way hair rollers are used but has created history by making rollers fashionable. The Hall of Fame includes, Ellie Goulding, Cheryl Cole, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Rochelle Hulmes, Pia Mia, Tamara Ecclestone, TOWIE....the list is endless. As well as making history these little beauties are reasonably priced, eco friendly (they require no heat / electricity ) and caused ZERO damage to your hair. Just pop them in before bed, have sweet dream and wake up to big hair. Amazing!