Saving your hair this winter with L'Occitane*

Source: L'Occitane

When winter comes around I find looking after my hair to be more important than ever. The weather really effects my hair leaving my scalp dry and hair lifeless. It can be quite frustrating to try and find products that work. Ive tried quite a few different products and hacks to try and make my hair the healthiest it can be during winter.  Here are my top 4 tips that I found have really helped. 

1. Finding the right shampoo for you

Its so important to invest in good shampoo and conditioner that will nourish you hair and leave it healthy. I tend to use natural shampoos  from brands such as L'Occitane who have a range of different shampoos to suit different hair needs such as anti dandruff, repairing and revitalising. I would definitely go for the anti dandruff shampoo for sensitive scalp, its sulphate free too which is great. I love L'Occitane, you definitely get what you pay for with their luxury products. There haircare range is a must in these winter months. 

2.  Conditioning masks

When my hair is dry during winter there is nothing better than putting a hair mask on overnight or before you wash your hair. I tend to use masks with coconut oil in as it really helps to hydrate my scalp and make my hair feel super soft for quite a few days after. I've recently been using the Palmer protein coconut hair mask and so far I really like it. There are also some amazing DIY Hacks on how to make your own hair mask.

3. Don't wash your hair with hot water

I'm always cold so this is hard for me, I'm always tempted to put the shower on really hot to get warm but its so bad for your hair and scalp to wash with such hot water. I always make sure I turn done the shower temperature now before washing it because my hair really doesn't need another reason to dry out. 

4. Dry your hair on the cool setting

There is nothing more that I love than sitting with the warm hair dryer on for ages but I've really been trying to keep this to a minimum. The heat can really dry out both your hair and scalp so its best to use the hairdryer on the cool setting, even if it doesn't leave you toasty warm afterwards. I use my Denman curling brush too which is a dream. 

I hope you enjoyed reading about how I look after my hair in the winter! I would love hear your tips to!

Olivia

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What I'm loving right now

I don't often share my favourite things on my blog so I thought it was about time I shared what I've been loving recently from haircare to candles!

     Hair 

Palmers coconut oil protein mask- I've been loving using this. I got about four uses out of the pack and its made my hair feel so so soft. My scalp is still quite dry but this definitely made my hair feel so lovely and nourished. of course it smells of coconut which is lovely, it's also free of sulpates and parabens which for me is always a bonus. 

    Nails 

Models Own nail varnish- I've never been someone who paints their nails all the time but I popped into the models own store recent and couldn't resist picking up their copper nail varnish. If you know me then you know I'm copper obsessed! Its such a lovely colour and I've really been enjoying wearing it recently. 

 Candles 

DW home candles- I've seen a lot of people picking these up recently in TK Maxx and Homesense, there is such a massive range of scents. Lots of bloggers have been going crazy for the spicy, pumpkin scents but personal I'm not a fan. I love the smell of this Peony petals candle and for £2.99 you really cant complain! I also finally found the Aldi Jo Malone dupes and I'm supper impressed with them! they smell amazing!

Makeup 

Nyx liquid illuminator- As soon as the weather gets a bit colder my skin goes into melt down and goes so so dry! So I recently digged this out of my draw and I've been loving it! Don't get me wrong I still use powder highlighters but when my skin is really dry this sits so much better on my skin and leaves a lovely dewy glow to the face.

Skincare

When it comes to skincare I don't tend to try out that much with having eczema I generally use creams from the doctors. This month though I bought the Hydro booster from Simples new range. So far I really love it, I've been using it as primer to keep my skin from drying out so quickly. It has helped my makeup to sit better and not go patchy which for me is exactly what i need. 

What have you been loving recently?

Olivia 

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