REVIEW: Avon Advance Techniques Moroccan Argan Oil

FOR ALL HAIR TYPES

Right, just a quick review this week, it's been a hectic one and I haven't really had chance to have a proper sit down and a cup of tea!

One of the benefits of being the sister of an Avon representative is that for your birthday you can get a sneak preview of some lovely products!

Yep, it was recently my birthday and (amongst other gorgeous things) my darling sister gave me the not-in-the-catalogue-for-mere-mortals-yet Avon Advance Techniques Moroccan Argan Oil hair set!

A year or so again a lovely friend of mine treated me to Moroccan Oil for my unruly hair. It was the BEST THING EVER!!! It minimised my split ends, made my hair a bit sleeker and softer AND cut down on my drying time. It was like a mini miracle. The only problem was, I was using it every time I washed my hair and it wasn't the cheapest thing to buy. So, when I ran out I started searching for a cheaper alternative.

I've already posted about Avon Advance Techniques Dry Ends Serum which has been great at keeping the ends of my hair in check but what about the rest of it? When Kate told me that Avon were bringing out their own moroccan oil I was super excited. When Kate gave me the Avon Moroccan Oil Shampoo, Conditioner AND Leave-In Treatment I was beyond giddy!

So, my first time washing my hair as a 28 year old was a bit of a treat. I lathered up the shampoo and rinsed (just the once, I've never understood the whole lather, rinse, repeat unless you've been in a mud bath!) then slapped on the conditioner and left it for a few minutes whilst I defuzzed (we were off to the fake beach in Liverpool so it was definitely a bare-legged day) then rinsed that.

The shampoo lathered up nicely and rinsed out easily. The conditioner was thick but not too thick and I didn't have to use too much. Both had a subtle but nice smell (I'm rubbish at describing smells but it smelled good). Then, after towel drying my hair put a couple of squirts of the leave-in treatment in my hand, rubbed it together and ran my hands through my hair. In comparison to the moroccan oil I have used before Avon's treatment was slightly thicker but it went in my hair the same and didn't feel sticky or heavy.

As per the instructions I styled my hair as usual, a good old dry with my hairdryer and then straighten the hell out of it! After terrorising my locks they were definitely looking a little more tamed, especially given the humid weather (which likes to turn my hair into Monica in Barbados!).

I can definitely recommend all of the Avon Advance Techniques Moroccan Argan Oil collection. It's a great, cheaper alternative to the pricey moroccan oils on the market and as far as I can tell, does the same job!

The collection is available in Brochure 13, the usual price will be £2.80 each for the shampoo and conditioner and £5.50 for the oil, but there is an introductory price of just £1.50 each for the shampoo and conditioner and £2.99 for the oil. If you would like to make an order, just contact us!  

REVIEW: Avon Advance Techniques Daily Shine Dry Ends Serum

For all hair types

I have problem hair. There, I said it.

It's not straight, it's not curly. It's a mess of unstructured, undefined, frizzy waves. In fact, it's so bad that my brother-in-law recently saw my untamed mane for the first time and his face was a look of shock and horror accompanied with a 'What the hell have you done?'. Don't believe it's that bad....

80's rock hair

Thank goodness for hair straighteners, I love them, unfortunately my hair doesn't feel the same way. Years of unrelentless over-straightening has taken its toll on my not-so-silky locks. The ends had gotten so dry, brittle and split that I could practically hear my poor hair screaming with every stroke of my straighteners!

Cue Avon Advance Techniques Daily Shine Dry Ends Serum

I knew I needed to take action but didn't want to fork out for an expensive treatment that might not even work so when a colleague heard that Kate was an Avon lady she recommended the serum. At £5.50 it wasn't going to break the bank so I thought I should give it a go.

The product

Inside the grey box is a 30ml glass bottle with a pump action dispenser and hard plastic lid (which I recommend you keep hold off to prevent any unwanted pumps in your bag if you're travelling with it). The product claims it "Instantly smoothes dry ends and nourishes hair. Helps control frizz, leaving hair soft, silky and shiny." Sounds too good to be true right?

So, what do you have to do with this magical potion? Leave it on your hair for hours? Wrap clingfilm around your head? Nope, just massage a few drops onto wet or dry hair and style as usual.

Having tried numerous anti-frizz treatments before I was worried it would be thick, sticky and weigh my hair down. However, after dispensing 3 pumps into my hand it was fluid, non-sticky and light and it smelt fresh but wasn't overpowering. I rubbed my hands together and massaged the serum into the ends, then ran my hands through the rest of my hair, then dried and straightened as I normally do.

The verdict

I wasn't expecting instant results but after just one application my hair felt softer and sleeker and my dry, split ends had improved too. I can't say that the serum miraculously fixed my tatty hair straightaway but it had definitely made a good start on it. I've been using it for a couple of weeks now, every time I wash my hair and although I still have to use my straighteners (I don't think there will ever be a product that will tame my hair) the dry ends serum certainly has made my hair softer, more managable and easier to style (meaning I use my straighteners less and cause less damage) and it is slowly working its magic on my sorry split ends.

Me and my new man!

All in all this is a great product, my hair feels and looks healthier but isn't weighed down by heavy product. It's well priced and doesn't need any extra time to get ready in the morning - what more could you want?!

If you want to try the serum out for yourself, hop over to our Facebook page and the current eBrochure will be pinned to the top of your wall.  Have a flick through and see if anything else takes your fancy then email or message us to place your order.