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For the past few weeks we have been quizzing some of our finest beauty bloggers on what products they believe are the outstanding winners of The Salon Looks’ Autumn Beauty awards...here are the results!

Best Shampoo - Redken All Soft Shampoo

Why is it the best?

Redken’s All Soft Shampoo washes away any roughness leaving you with silky smooth soft locks. Their exclusive formula targets dry and damaged hair for top quality softness and shine.

“This shampoo is more than worthy of being a winner. Undoubtedly the best shampoo I have ever used, it left my hair feeling like silk. I kept receiving comments about how shiny and glowing my hair looked too, which was lovely! The consistency, smell and value for money make this shampoo a clear 10 out of 10.”

Best Conditioner - Moroccanoil Extra Volume Conditioner 250ml

Why is it the best?

Partner this with the Redken All Soft Shampoo and you’ve got the winning combination. Big hair often can look dry and frizzy but this Moroccanoil Extra Volume conditioner gives you the volume every girl is searching for!
“This conditioner thickened my hair more than any other volume enhancing conditioners I’ve previously used. It had that amazing Morcocanoil scent and managed to add a silky, full bodied and bouncy appeal to my once limp and lifeless hair. A definite winner for me”

Best Hair Masques - L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Intense Repair Masque 200ml

Why is it the best?

Hair laps up the goodness of this make-a-difference masque, a super-source of hydration and intense nourishment. Starring Cuti Liss – a cocktail of vitamin B6, ceramides, proteins and amino acids, this conditioning formula helps to nourish and nurture. Hair feels softer and supple and looks glamorously glossy.
“L'Oréal Professionnel Série Expert Intense Repair Masque is such an excellent product for dry/heat damaged/regularly styled hair. It manages to regain life and moisture to the most damaged and unmanageable of hair. It left my hair shiny, soft to the touch and healthy looking all without making it greasing or weighing it down. You only need a tiny amount making it such great value for money! Absolutely love this product!”

Best Toner - Thalgo Rejuvenating Super Lift Tonic Lotion

Why is it the best?

Is your skin in need of a pick up? Then you need the Thalgo Super Lift Tonic Lotion. A real treat for the skin, this rich velvety lotion is designed to tone and revitalise your skin.

“I could feel it working straight away which I was very surprised at! It feels amazing on the skin and left my face feeling silky smooth.  My skin felt alive, with no impurities left behind. It was also very gentle on my sensitive skin. I will definitely be stocking up on this!”

Best Exfoliator - Thalgo Exotic Island Body Scrub

 Why is it the best?

Tantalisingly inspired by Maohi traditions and enriched with Tahitian vanilla extracts, this luscious scrub includes Bora Bora sand, sea salt and coconut shell, which gently exfoliate your body. Plus it contains monoï and jojoba oils, helping to leave your skin feeling soft, velvety and cleansed of all impurities.

 “With a gorgeous scent, it is always a very therapeutic and pleasurable experience. The scrub worked amazingly at shedding dry skin and revealing a fresh new gleam to the skin.  My skin felt soft, glowing and rejuvenated! It’s a little hidden pleasure that everyone should know about!”

Best Cleanser - Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser

Why is it the best?

Forget age before beauty, with this wonder product, beauty is most definitely leading the way. This extremely gentle, pH-balanced gel / cream glides easily over face to cleanse without stripping the skin’s protective barrier. This cleanser is so gentle on the skin that you can use it over closed eyes and lips.

“It has the most divine velvety texture which feels incredible on your skin. You can use a little or as much as you like because it’s able to adapt any skin type. It left my skin feeling fresh and regenerated.  I’ve been cleansing for years and experimented with a variety of products but I can safely say that Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleaser stands out from the crowd.”

Best Body Wash - Thalgo Marine Shower Gel 250ml

Why is it the best?

Containing Red Algae, which conditions the skin, this shower gel can be used on even the most sensitive of skin types without damaging your hydrolipidic film. The chrondus crispus softens your entire body, leaving you with nice, smooth skin. Thalgo Marine Shower Gel is an everyday pleasure for your skin, leaving you reenergised and refreshed. Not only does it act as a shower gel, it can also be used as a frequent-use shampoo.

“Some soaps and shower gels can be very harsh on the skin and actually cause them to dry out. This Thalgo Marine Shower Gel has managed to get the combination just right; with no over-powering smell it allows moisture to be retained. I left the shower with super soft skin and a lovely fresh scent. It’s a great investment as you only need a tiny bit and the bottle lasts such a long time. I won’t be returning back to cheap supermarket shower gels anytime soon“

Best Moisturiser - Garnier Ultra Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Day Cream 50ml

 Why is it the best?

Enriched with Pro-Retinol derived from nature, Garnier Ultra Lift Day Anti-Wrinkle Firming Cream has been thoroughly and scientifically tested using 3 different laboratory methods to assess its hydrating effectiveness, its action against wrinkles and loss of firmness.

“This moisturiser smells beautiful! I noticed results within a fortnight of using it and my skin feels so much smoother and firm. It plumped up my skin and helped to disguise any lines/wrinkles. I’ve had lots of compliments on my skin since using it. Will be sticking with this for a long time.”

Which one will you try first?! xoxo

There is nothing worse than having your hair beautifully coloured before going away on holiday and returning with a completely different colouring due to the sun! OR going on holiday and coming back with hair that looks and feels like straw... NOT hot.

Below are my top tips on how to look after your hair in these coming summers months...

What is the best way to protect your hair colour?

To prevent your hair from fading, cover your hair by wearing a hat or scarf as these offer the best protection. Each time you apply sun cream, apply a UV protection hair spray as this will offer great protection and will include an anti-oxidant which will replenish moisture levels in the hair.

You also don’t want your hair to look dry in the sun. We recommend using a colour shampoo and conditioner like Bed Head Colour Goddess, which prevents your hair from losing its healthy shine and will safeguard it from fading.

Bed Head Colour Goddess Shampoo & Conditioner Duo

How do I keep my hair hydrated?

A great tip is to moisturise your hair by applying a conditioner to it while you lay in the sun. This will help stop the colour fading and will feel wonderful once you rinse. If you have curly hair that feels deprived in the heat, then use Catwalk Curlesque Hydrating Conditioner. This fab product locks in moisture as the aloe soothes and smoothes the curl, leaving the shine to help define the shape of the curl naturally, bringing the best look out of your hair. Use prior to washing and using shampoo and conditioner as normal to leave your locks hydrated and defined.

Catwalk Curlesque Leave-In Conditioner

Travel perfect

This stunning travel Morroccanoil Nourish & Style Travel kit is perfect for going away. It includes all of your must-haves in travel size, which will easily fit into your overnight bag or suitcase. Speed up styling time by up to 40%, and provide long-term conditioning for your hair. That's less time in front of a mirror and more time enjoying yourself!

Moroccanoil Nourish & Style Travel Set

Prep your hair!

A great hair mask is the perfect way to prep your hair for the summer sun before going away. They are hydrating and restore elasticity in just 5 minutes. This Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask can be used once or twice a week to maintain healthy looking hair.  The argan oil- rich formulas dramatically improves hair texture and condition, keeping the ‘sun-stressed’ look at bay and enhances beach glam on holiday.

Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask

Hydration is the key to keep your lavish locks conditioned and looking beautiful on the beach.

xoxo

Moroccanoil shine spray and styling cream

I love moroccanoil, and have used the hair oil for a number of years now. I have never tried any of their other products so thought I would treat myself and give them a go! I opted for the Shine spray as I often use another make of shine spray and the styling cream – which is meant to be great for blow-drying your hair.

I was advised to use both of these products together as they work well when used at the same time. So here’s how I got on…

Styling cream

To start with the texture may be something you haven’t used before. It’s a thick consistency almost like a moisturiser, which for some is odd to apply to the hair. Apply to towel dried hair, but don’t put on too much. The Moroccanoil in the cream is very rich, so you don’t need too much. When I was blow-drying my hair, it did seem to respond to my brush a bit more. I found it easier to curl the ends and I got more of a definitive wave.

The smell of the cream is lovely, like all the Moroccanoil products, and I found that my blow-dry bounce lasted all day. I am quite lucky and don’t tend to have frizzy hair – but if you do this is a wonder cream for combating frizz too!

5/5  :)

Shine Spray

The glimmer shine spray from Moroccanoil is perfect to add a finishing touch to your hair style. A few spritz and that ultra shine glossy look is definitely there. You can tell the product is a high quality product due to the richness of the liquid. Be careful not to spray too close to your head as it really grabs onto the strands. I made the mistake of getting a bit spritz happy and ended up with a greasy looking barnett – not that attractive! Next time I blow-dried with the styling cream I applied the shine spray again – but from a lot further away. This time I did get a lovely shine to my hair and it made it feel sooo smooth and silky!

Loved the product once I knew how to use it properly!

4/5 :)