My battle with my dry coarse hair has been a long one that is still on going. Due to my half Jamaican/half Scottish descent, I have inherited extremely curly and frizzy hair. Now don't get me wrong, some girls look amazing with their natural hair that are of the same origin as me, but due to the constant heat damage and relaxer my hair is now what I would consider; a hot mess.The more I damaged by hair (especially with heat), the harder it became to achieve those perfect hairstyles I desired. Silly me then went on to fix this problem with ...... More heat,more hair extensions and more relaxer! However the time has come where i kick those bad habits and start taking care of my hair and use nourishing products to achieve beautiful hair instead of those evil ghd's that i just hate to love.
Ramble over.
An oil I have been LOVING and am going to review for you today is the l'oreal elvive extraordinary oil. This oil comes in two types; colour protect and all hair types.
I have been using the oil designed for 'All hair types' simply because my hair colour is oh naturale! I feel an overwhelming sense of pride when I say that because, well let's face it, that is the only natural aspect of my hair ! Anyway, back to the oil, I am used to heavy oils that make my hair a ball of grease but nu uh, not this one. It is very light weight and you don't feel like you have to wash your hair instantly after just one pump has touched it. This product is very easy to work with as it doesn't weigh down your hair. You can still maintain the volume and bounce that you may been created, if you use this oil after styling due to its light weight quality. L'oreal claims that you can use the oil 'Before shampoo for luxurious nourishment' which I have not tried as of now but if that works, then it is a bonus! I would describe the l'oreal elvive extraordinary oil as one which intertwines with each stand of hair coating it with a glossy layer (not greasy) giving your hair that sheen that it has been missing.
Although this enhances your hair and gives it a 'pick me up', does it actually do anything nourishing for the hair? Well the back of the bottle reads ' A precious blend of 6 flower extracts with nourishing properties for sumptuous softness and luxurious shine.' which I find is a bit vague when it comes to nourishment, yet i perceive this description to suggest that this oil should be some what beneficial to your hair? After using this oil religiously for 3 weeks minimum solidly, I have concluded that my hair is much better off! It seems softer, has more movement and for once seems to be doing what i tell it to do! (This product has been the only addition to my hair care routine, however i have been more cautious with my hair over the time period in which i introduced it which may have also lead to improvements)
I am not claiming this oil works miracles, but it just gives a really uplifting finishing touch to dull limp and lifeless hair! As l'oreal is a high street/ drug store brand, the price tag is on the more economically friendly side of one's spending habits, another plus to this oil (I love a good high street bargain). Lots of high street brands are bringing out oils and serums, which i think is brilliant because it means that they are more widely accessible and give those high end companies a run for their money!
Link to buy oil
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