My Haircare and Styling Routine

I'm pretty "low maintenance" when it comes to haircare and styling, but I do like to treat my hair every now and then if they are a bit dry, dull and flat looking. Some of the products have been in my routine for ages and they are just very trustworthy and effective as far as managing my hair and keeping them healthy, shiny and volumising so without further ado let's start with haircare products. 

I don't wash my hair on a daily basis, maybe every 2 or 3 days, and for that I'm using the Lush Seanik Solid Shampoo which just makes my hair squeaky clean and smells amazing. I don't use any conditioner afterwards because again I just can't be bothered and honestly I don't feel the needs for any conditioner, however I do use a deep conditioner or a hair mask maybe once a week for deeply nourishing my hair, and for that I'm really enjoying the Aestelance Hair Mud Mask and Redken Diamond Oil Deep Facets Intensive Treatment. 

I rotate between the two. If I have itchy scalp or just want a healthy roots then I will go for the Aestelance one because it really cools down my hair, eases away the itchiness and leaves my hair silky smooth and ultra shiny. But if my hair feels dry and dull or when I have damaged ends from heat styling tools then the Redken one is the way to go. It just really gets in there, nourishes my ends and leaves my hair smooth, shiny and healthy looking. I won't go into too much of detail because I have done full blogposts on all 3 so make sure to click the links above if you wanna know more. 

Moving onto styling products... I don't usually use that many products on my hair but the Prime Extender by Living Proof is a must. It's a hair primer that you are supposed to apply to damp hair before any styling products. I don't think this product really prolongs my hair style but it does leave them smooth and tangle-free. It kinda grows on me. I do notice a difference when I don't use it but the strange part is I can't tell you what the difference is. It's just a nice product and I really like it. 

Normally when I just need a lift to my roots I will spray the Volumising Spray by Bumble and bumble, this also acts as a heat protection spray, but just on the roots then blow dry. However, if I'm going out I will then layer it with the Surf Spray throughout my hair for a full-on volume and texture. They work great together to give me a big hair. If that is still not enough or I just need that bit more texture then I would go for the Living Proof Instant Texture Volumizer. This is sort of like a styling wax but not waxy at all, more like a cream. I take a pea size amount, rub it between my palms and style my hair with it. It gives extra texture and volume to my hair and makes it more "messy" looking, like I just roll out of bed but in a "glamorous" way. 

That's it, that's all the hair products I use. I will still try more products obviously being a beauty junkie, but for now they work great for my straight, fine, slight greasy medium lengthed hair. I highly recommend all of them if you have the same or similar hair type. I hope you have enjoyed my haircare and styling routine. Thank you beauties, have a lovely weekend wherever you are and see you next week! Muahh!

@eflicciardello 

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Aestelance Mud Mask

Hi beauties, happy Saturday! Hoorayy! 

I think you all know my obsession with mud masks. Just in case you don't then click right  to see my Current Favorite Face Masks. 

The mud mask I am sharing with you all today is not for face but for our hair. Interested?! I'll show you... 

Here it is. This is the Hair Mud Mask from Aestelance. You can purchase it from cultbeauty for £17. By the way have you seen my cultbeauty Haul? It's . 

First of all, the packaging is a pretty standard, simple squeeze tube. It contains 120ml (4 fl Oz) of product. It's definitely not a drug store hair product but I think it's worth the price tag. Just hear me out!  

It is halfway between a mud mask and conditioner, well it's actually more like a thick deep hair conditioner because I didn't feel the "mud" only the dark muddy colour I suppose. It's very smooth in texture tough which I like. 

Aestelance claims that it soothes, clarifies and invigorates both the sensitive skin of the scalp, and the follicles. Its mineral rich formula not only calms irritation, but delivers a higher concentration of hair-beneficial nutrients directly to where they're needed most. I have to say I agree half of what it says. 

It does soothe and calm, and I love the cooling sensation that it gives as soon as I put on. I have only been using this treatment mask for a week so I can't however comment on if this does something on my scalp or follicles. I will do an updated review once I have tried it long enough. But I love the fact this mask deeply conditions my hair leaving them feeling über soft and looks shiny like a star. Did u see that? 

I use this 2 times a week but if you have super duper oily hair then 1 time is good enough. I apply a 2€ size amount all over my scalp and massage my roots then bring down to my ends with whatever it's left on my hands for a couple of mins after shampooing. It says to leave it on for 3-15 mins but I just let it do its "magic" for about 20-25 mins. Why not?! Then rinse it. Et voila I have the shiniest hair, soft in touch and smells lovely. 

I am really pleased with this hair mask and I hope this is helpful if you are thinking about getting it. Let me know in the comments below if you've tried it and how you like it. 

Please follow me on twitter @eflicciardello and see you all next time! Muahh! 

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My Summer Hair Essentials

Hi guys! Happy Saturday! Oh my god finally! I'm so glad it's the weekend again. Today I want to show you my absolute must-haves in terms of treat and style my hair in the summer. Hope you like it! 

First up is the Aestelance hair and scalp mask that I discovered 2 months ago from cultbeauty. It is hands down the best deep hair conditioner/treatment that I have ever used. This is perfect for the summer. Why? Because it cools. I mean literally it makes my hair and scalp feel cool. I just love the cooling sensation. Ohh did I mention it is a MUD mask? Yeah! It is a mud mask for the hair! Isn't that cool?! It is so lush! I love it! Anyways I gave the full deets  so make sure give it read if you wanna know more. 

Next up is a styling product that I have been loving for this summer. It is the Bumble and bumble Thickening Hairspray. I like the fact that it gives me the volume I need for my hair but without the stickiness which is great because the last thing I need in this hot Sicilian summer for my hair is feeling tacky and greasy. It also acts like a hair finishing spray as well as heat protecting spray. 3 in 1. Yes please! Please click  for the full review if you fancy. 

Next is my Tangle Teezer Compact Styler and I got the leopard print one which is called Feline Groovy I believe. The reason why I got this compact version instead of the original one is because it is so travel friendly, and I love the fact that I can clip on the cover to protect the actual brush bristles. This stuff just makes brushing my crazy tangled hair that much easier. 

Last but not least is my Backcombing Brush by Sleep-In-Rollers. I have fine and straight hair so I definitely need lots and lots of volume in my roots and this brush does come in handy for that. This plus the thickening hairspray are my ultimate products to achieve the volume I want. It's really easy to use and affordable. Definitely a must-have! 

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