Not Your Mother's Hair

Hair care products are always on current rotation on my shelves, due to my difficult tresses. A lot of products tend to just have pretty packaging and claims that don't measure up.  Even if a product comes recommended, it doesn't necessarily mean that it will work everyone.

I have to admit that the packaging is part of the reason I purchased the product. I heard about Not Your Mother's products from several beauty gurus on YouTube, namely MissMeganMakeup, who recommended two out of three products. I did purchase the Sea Salt Beach Waves Spray but I have not used it. I purchased these products back in the summer and I have to say these products are definitely worth checking out.

A Horse of Course?

When asked who has the most beautiful long, luscious and healthy mane of hair, who would you choose as your answer? Many would name a celebrity or model  but how many of you would have said a horse? Every horse always has a long healthy mane flowing in the wind as they gallop gracefully of through a sunny field.

My New Favourite Hair Dye

The first time I died my hair I was thirteen and I was in a rock/punk phase. I didn't go crazy with colour or dye it jet black. It was kind of dark red/purplish and kept dying that colour for a few years. A few years ago I finally dyed my hair at a hair salon, that was so dark it almost black and would take a while to lighten.

 I found the Shoppers Drug Mart by my house was clearing out their old stock of John Frieda Hair Dye for $5 and I have been a fan of of their products for years. I hadn't dyed my hair for a while so I decided to try it and was very pleased. Though normally about $15 it is still cheaper than going to a salon.

First of all the hair dye is actually non drip foam that is very easy to apply and didn't really give off the chemical smell of other boxed and even salon dye. You can even apply it yourself but I had my dad help me out like he did the first time I dyed my hair. All you do is mix the hair together and just tilt it side to side to mix and then squeeze the bottle to dispense the foam. Just squeeze and apply foam to the roots and then work your way around the rest of your hair. The hardest part of dying was not being able to itch my head while waiting the 20 minutes for it to set. It also comes with a small bottle of conditioner for when you rinse your hair and after use it once a week to use to protect your colour. Also don't forget to do the allergy test before trying the dye.The shade I used is shade 5A Medium Ash Brown and I love how my hair turned out. 

Left: Hair before dye job,
Middle & Right: New hair colour, plus my natural curly hair

 Counter clockwise from the top right: My JF products, Hair dye conditioner, Free samples from John Frieda Elite Member Club, Hair & Beauty shelf (minus makeup)

You can sign up to be a John Frieda Elite Club member for free on their website and they will send you free samples that will be tailored to your hair needs, through a survey you fill out Just Follow The Link