Hask Argan Oil Repairing Shampoo

When it comes to hair I seriously got a bad deal. Not only is my natural color most accurately described as Cow Turd Brown, but it is overly frizzy. On a good day I look as if I have broken ends and damaged hair. Which leads to daily comments on how I should take better care of my hair. (I kid you not, strangers have stopped me to give advice!)

Traditional hair care products lead to one of two options. Overly greasy, dirty looking hair or dry, even frizzier hair.

After hearing that the solution is hidden in Argan Oil, I decided to brave the shops. I was expecting overly expensive bottles that would make me feel like a neanderthal. Great was my surprise to stumble across the Hask range of products. 

The range is affordable and beautifully packaged. Not only does this product contain Argan Oil, it is also free of Sulfates, Parabens, Phthalates, drying alcohol and artificial colors. Added the bonus that the Hask range is not tested on animals I was pretty darned impressed! 

From using this product I can definitely see an improvement in my hair. It is soft and easier to manage. (However, still frizzy...I don't think I will ever really be able to tame the curse of Medusa's locks.) The shampoo lathers up well and a little really does go a long way. My hair doesn't end up greasy and neither does it end up overly dry. However, I only wash my hair once a week. I can foresee this product causing very fine hair to become greasy rather fast. The scent is divine. I adore citrus scents. It is long lasting, fresh and not overly sweet. 

The only negative thing is the fact that my blue hair faded to purple quite fast while I was using this shampoo. Their website states that their range is safe for all hair colors, be it brown, blonde or purple. However, I have to disagree. When you have alternative hair colors, rather don't take the chance. For a while I kept thinking that I must be imagining the fading. However, upon using the shampoo on my currently sea-green and pink hair the lather again ended up with a large amount of pink in it, even though my current pink color isn't even the result of pink hair color!The plus side is that a bottle lasts me more than 6 months. Take into consideration that I have really thick hair I find this really impressive. 

At R129.95 for a 355ml bottle of Shampoo I feel that the Hask Argan Oil Repairing Shampoo is truly worth every cent. Partner this shampoo with one of their other hair care products for a winning formula and healthy hair. 

https://clicks.co.za/hask_argan-oil-from-morocco-repairing-shampoo-355ml/p/228425

Manic Panic Classic Hair Creme

Manic Panic in my opinion, is not just the leader in its field but also the brand every other alternative hair care brand strives to live up to. Sitting on its Rock n Roll throne, donning Dr Martens and vibrant locks. 

I have to admit, I tried their products out of sheer desperation. After a year of fading hair, purple color coming out turquoise and a lot of money spent I bit the bullet. I have not looked back for one second. 

My original choice was a mix of Shocking Blue and After Midnight. The cream was vibrant and conditioning. Before application my hair was dry and damaged. Lets face it, to get it from dark brown to a light enough shade to get color on I really had to mangle it. Thanks to my previous negative experiences I was quite nervous about trying something new. 

 

Much to my relief the end result was exquisite. My hair was soft and conditioned. In the best state it has been in for years. The color! Oh my gosh, the color! It stopped traffic, (I'm not joking!) it leads to strangers staring in awe. To geeks choking (Okay so he was staring at my boobs at that moment...but I am pretty sure my hair outshone my cleavage.) There is no way to describe the color, other than phenomenal. If you want to feel like a Goddess, use Manic Panic Classic Hair Creme! 

I do have some advice though. Don't expect the color on the bottle to be the exact shade that your hair will turn out. So many things play a role in defining the end result. I have seen other individuals rocking the same Hair Creme shade as myself, only to have it look very different. 

Don't listen to the instructions on the container. Or your hairdresser. Or your bossy friend. I know it says leave on for an hour, but trust me, leave it on for at least 2 hours. My best results are from leaving the creme on for between 3 to 5 hours. The longer you leave the creme in, the longer the color will last. It isn't traditional hair color. It won't damage or burn your hair. Don't wash your hair with hot water (This is pretty entertaining in winter...) and don't use traditional shampoos. 

If you don't like bright hands, use gloves. Even though the container leaves enough space to get the creme out of every corner, its super messy. Ask my poor hairdresser. We have had moments where we had to scrub blue hair creme off his floor and walls. If you drip it on your bath or sink by accident, wipe it up! Don't leave it for later, your bath will end up looking like a piece by Jackson Pollock. 

If you need to stretch your hair creme, you can mix in some conditioner. I have done this many times while I was broke and in desperate need of a root touch up. It won't last exactly as long as the concentrated hair creme, but it will get the job done. 

Love your bedding, linen, curtains...erm...cat? Cover them up. The first couple of times you use the hair creme it is very likely to run. For the first year of using Classic Hair Creme I would wake up to blue and purple walls, blue pillows. Don't like your towels? Sleep with your wet hair wrapped in it. Don't worry, most of the time it washes out. 

If you want to touch up your roots, leave the color in for longer. On some occasions my roots were still a bit lighter than the rest of my hair. Don't be dissuaded if it doesn't come out perfect the first time. Its an adventure. 

If you want a temporary funky look, please don't use the Hair Creme. Yes, as with all semi permanent hair cremes it fades after a couple of washes. However, this stuff has some serious lasting power. For example. Two years ago I decided to go back to black hair for a bit. After 6 months I decided to switch back to blue. Thus I needed to strip my hair of color. All the black came out...but the ends of my hair were light pink. Six months ago I wanted to change my color again. My hair is now an ombre of blue and pink...because the color in the ends would not budge! 

Manic Panic Classic Hair Creme is the stuff adventures are made of! At R209.00 for a 118ml tub it is a bit on the pricey side, but that won't change my opinion on it. If you can afford it and want to change to bright hair, this is the product for you.

In South Africa, you can buy it directly from AnonaMiss Beauty Emporium, or from selected stockists. 

http://www.anonamiss.co.za/

For a reliable hairdresser with experience in using Manic Panic Classic Hair Creme, use the directory on their website. If you need an amazing hairdresser in Pretoria, I can recommend Colbyn Hair Salon. 

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