MY GO TO HAIR CARE PRODUCTS.

My hair is long and it's coloured, so it goes without saying that I have to take great care of it to keep it looking and feeling its best. Over the years, I have had lazy moments with my hair - forgetting to condition it, not applying serum and the like - but now, I am committed to my very strict hair care routine, and I have to say, my locks have never felt more luscious.

So much so in fact, that I'm actually annoyed with myself that it's taken me so long to sort out a 'proper' hair care regime.

I guess in the past, I've always been somewhat skeptical about hair care products. I'm not entirely sure why this is, but I've never felt that hair products would make a huge difference to the condition of my hair. I've always assumed that shampoo was enough, which when I look back, is absolutely ridiculous.

Now though, I'm a changed woman. I'm getting my hair cut a lot more frequently (hair cuts are another thing that I'm really bad at sorting out!) and I'm also using conditioner, serum and heat protection spray every single day. Finally.

I do wash my hair every day, which is quite controversial in itself. I know that there's some kind of unwritten rule when it comes to girls washing their hair and how often they should do it. I've been instructed so many times to refrain from washing my hair every day, but I just can't break the habit. I'm in no way tempted to take the dry shampoo route, and honestly, until I've washed my hair in a morning, I just don't feel fresh, and I don't feel ready.

So, I've chosen to be ignorant to peer pressure, and find my own way that works for me, and I'm pleased to say that I have. And in this blog post, I'm going to share with you my must-have products for keeping colour treated hair in tip-top condition.

Shampoo and Conditioner

I'm currently using Tresemme for both my shampoo and conditioner, and I have to say, the results really are salon quality. No other shampoo and conditioner combo leaves my hair feeling so soft and nourished. After using it, my hair feels super silky and repaired somehow. There are no tangles when I come out of the shower - which if you have long hair like me, you'll appreciate is a really big deal. Tresemme products are regularly on offer both in drug stores and in supermarkets, so you can usually pick up the large bottles that last ages for a pretty great price.

Hair Serum

I can't get enough of hair serum right now, and the one that I'm using every day is the OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Anti Breakage Serum . Whilst this product is titled as a milk, the texture and consistency is actually a serum - and it's amazing. I apply just one small pump of serum into the palm of my hand before smoothing into the length of my hair using my fingertips. You can apply this serum to dry hair, but I prefer to use it when my hair is wet, just because I find that it absorbs into my hair a little better that way. This product really does nourish my hair. After using it, my hair feels silky smooth and super healthy. I love it.

Heat Protection

Heat protection spray is something I am suddenly really understanding the importance of. I have used heat protection sprays in the past, but I've never used one consistently enough to notice a huge difference. Now though, I use heat protection spray religiously, and I can honestly say that it's making an enormous difference to both how my hair looks and how it feels. I'm absolutely in love with the VO5 one. The VO5 Smoothly Does It Heat Protection Spray comes in a pretty pink bottle, lasts ages and doesn't leave my hair feeling greasy or tacky. I apply just a few sprays all over before blow drying or curling and then apply my regular hair spray as normal afterwards. The way my hair feels after using this spray never fails to amaze me. It's just gorgeous.

I'm loving my current hair care routine and I'm so pleased that I've started taking better care of my locks. Having long hair means that my mane is prone to knots, split ends and a bunch of other hair woes, but since using all of these products, I've noticed an enormous difference in the condition of my hair...I feel like one of the women of the shampoo adverts!

What are your favourite hair products? Do you have any holy grail hair care must-haves? I would love to hear from you, so make sure you message or drop a comment in the comments box below.

I really hope you enjoyed this blog post and can't wait to update you all again soon.

Lots of love,
Grace x