Recent Loves : Hair

So it's been awhile since my last recent loves post and I realized that I don't talk about hair products that much so I wanted to share a few that I have been using and really liking lately. My hairstyle has been some form of a bob or a-line bob for a number of years now. It suits me and my preference for low maintenance hair.

Dessange Paris Purifying Clay Balancing Shampoo*
I used to think that shampoo was evil and I even stopped using them for awhile opting for co-washing instead. And as much as that made my hair feel great, sometimes it would leave my scalp a little greasy. I still co-wash but I try to balance it out with shampoos that gently remove styling product buildup and oil. This vitamin b5 enhanced shampoo with natural green clay is great since it is specifically formulated for oily roots and dry ends. And it works effectively to deep clean my scalp while nourishing my hair at the same time. I've never used anything quite like it. I haven't had any scalp issues since incorporating it into my hair care routine once every other week. Dessange Paris also has an accompanying Purifying Clay Balancing Pre-Shampoo Mask that takes the scalp treatment to another level. I've used it a few times and it's quite invigorating but I really have no patience for it. I've always given this to my husband to use and he really likes it too. An 8.5 oz bottle of this shampoo is $9.99.

Alterna Caviar CC Cream for Hair 10-in-1 Complete Correction

I first tried this product as a sample. I was a little skeptical that it could deliver on it's claims to provides moisture, shine, smoothness, softness, anti-breakage, heat protection, light hold, UV protection, manageability, and strength. I've found that it really does a good job of protecting my hair when I style it while leaving it soft, shiny and manageable. And it does this without weighing it down or making it feel greasy. It's also effective at taming frizz but I still need something for flyaways. This hair cream is free of parabens, sulfates and phthalates. My only complaint would be that it's a little expensive at $39 for a 5.1 oz tube or $25 for a 2.5 oz. but seeing I had used an oil plus a styling cream previously and this product has replaced them both, it has worked out from a cost perspective. 

Bumble and bumble Bb. Texture Hair (Un) Dressing Creme
This styling product got a lot of hype when it was first released a few years ago and I only got around to picking it up last month. I asked my stylist to make my bob choppier the last few times I had my hair cut and this lends well to more of a messier style which this product totally plays up. I use it after drying my hair. It feels like a cross between a gel and an cream and a little goes a long way. It adds incredible texture, body and pieceyness, not to mention some serious volume. It really is perfect for creating an undone look and the hold is soft yet lasting. Oh it also takes care of flyaways. I think it makes my hair look even better after sleeping on it. My husband also uses this product. It works just as well for him and he goes more for a clumpy and tousled look. It dries a matte sheen and I like that it doesn't feel like it builds up in my hair like some other styling products. I wish I had tried this one sooner but I'm glad it's in my life now. I got the 2 oz. size for $14 since I wasn't sure if I would like it but it also comes in a 5 oz. size for $30.

What are some of your favorite hair products?

*Press sample