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PREVENTING HAIR LOSS & THINNING: Aveda Invati Hair Care Range

Aveda Invati

The latest weapons in my arsenal against hair loss and thinning are Aveda’s Invati shampoo, conditioner and scalp revitaliser. The Invati system is clinically proven to reduce hair loss due to breakage to help you keep the hair you have for longer. Each product contains densiplex, an invigorating blend of ayurvedic herbs that provide thicker, fuller hair. The Invati Exfoliating Shampoo … [Read more...]

BEAUTY SOLUTIONS: DIY HAIR MASKS AND REMEDIES

Hair Masks

In this economy, you can’t beat a bit of DIY beauty. In the past, we’ve shared some of our favourite at-home beauty tips, and today we bring you our pick of super-affordable solutions to your haircare woes. Volume Boost If you've ever hosted friends on rugby day, you may have a few left over beers to contend with. Use them up, in your hair. The yeast works to plump your strands and the … [Read more...]

TRIED & TESTED: OJON COLOUR SUSTAIN PRO FADE FIGHTER

OJON COLOUR SUSTAIN PRO FADE FIGHTER

Anyone who colours their hair knows that your gorgeous, glossy, just left the salon look soon fades and your beautiful fresh looking colour is left a shadow of its original shade. I get a lowlight through my blonde highlights and cannot keep up with the pace at which it washes up. Equally when I’ve had my hair red I was forced to return to blonde simply because the rich colour didn’t last more … [Read more...]

TRIED & TESTED: JOHN FRIEDA FULL REPAIR FULL BODY SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER

JOHN FRIEDA FULL REPAIR FULL BODY SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER

Having coloured my hair for what feels like forever and being constantly exposed to extremes of central heating and damp dreary weather thanks to our wonderful climate, it is safe to say that my hair takes a battering. Although I have it coloured every five to six weeks - and alternate between full and half head of highlights to give it a bit of a break - I still find it can be rather dry and … [Read more...]

WIN! A METALLIC SILVER GHD STYLER FROM PETER MARK STYLE CLUB

GHD Metallic

To celebrate the opening of the fab new Style Club salon on Dublin’s North Earl Street, our friends at peter Mark have given us a gorgeous s metallic silver GHD Styler from the GHD Metallic Collection to give away to one lucky reader. One of our favourite hair salons in Dublin has to be the Style Club on South William Street in the city centre. Due to the popularity of the South William … [Read more...]

WIN! CUT, TREATMENT, BLOW DRY AND BUFF MAKE-UP GOODIE BAG FROM HESSION HAIRDRESSING

Hession

This month sees Hession Hairdressing in Dublin’s Clontarf open the doors of their new Make-Up Suite, so to celebrate we have a gorgeous gift of hair and make-up up for grabs! A friendship built on a love of elite glamour, individual style, impossibly beautiful hair and fabulously flawless faces; luxurious emporiums and exceptional taste has culminated in one of the most exciting … [Read more...]

WIN! A JOHN FRIEDA HAIRCARE HAMPER WORTH €100

John Frieda model

Day 3 of our 22 Days of Christmas giveaway bonanza! Get Fabulous, Frizz free hair with the award-winning Frizz-Ease range from John Frieda hair care. The Dailyupdate.ie and ChristmasinIreland.ie are offering one reader a hamper of Frizz-Ease Straight products – including shampoo, conditioner and styling products – worth €100. These products will help you achieve hair that is fabulously … [Read more...]

TRIED & TESTED VO5 SMOOTHLY DOES IT FRIZZ FREE CREME WITH HEAT DEFENCE

VO5 SMOOTHLY DOES IT FRIZZ FREE CREME

There are numerous anti-frizz products on the market. All of them promise to smooth hair and leave it looking sleek. I have had mixed experiences with these products over the years as I have found some of them can leave a greasy residue in my hair. However there are no such issues with this product. A cream formulation, this is ridiculously simple to use. Simply squirt a tiny amount into the palm … [Read more...]

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: 10% OFF THE LIMITED EDITION PINK CHERRY BLOSSOM GHD STLYER AT MILLIES.IE

GHD Pink Cherry Blossom

Over the last nine years, ghd has raised almost £6 million from the sale of pink stylers for Breakthrough Breast Cancer and Action Breast Cancer in the UK and Ireland. Be part of it this year with the limited edition ghd Pink Cherry Blossom. The Cherry Blossom styler has shimmering pink plates and comes with a matching heat-resistant satin storage bag with floral embroidery detail. This styler … [Read more...]

TRIED & TESTED: KÉRASTASE ELIXIR ULTIME FOR COLOUR TREATED HAIR

KÉRASTASE ELIXIR ULTIME FOR COLOUR TREATED HAIR

Hair oils are nothing new, having been around in some shape or form for years now. Despite this, as far as I know top selling prescription hair range Kérastase has never gotten around to launching one – until now. Unlike many one-size-fits-all oils, this comes in a variety of formulations designed to suit different hair types. There is straightforward Ultime for all hair types, Ultime for … [Read more...]