Hair Care Routine For Every Time I Wash My Hair

Purchased By Me/Press Samples/Giveaway Prize

Hair care is one of those things that can definitely make or break your hair. When I had absolutely NO hair care routine, or products that I used in my hair (with the exception of heat protectant) it was sad. My hair was in no shape at all to be proud of! Now that I have an established routine, my hair and I have become better friends. The only thing I lack on is getting it cut. I've had one too many bad hair cuts so I DREAD going to a hair salon, which is sad considering I'm in desperate need of one! I'm not going to dawdle too much on chatting because this is going to be one heck of a long post! I am going to split it in halfsies though and talk about things and I use every time I wash my hair and things that I use occasionally! So without further adieu!

Shampoo and conditioner is something that I am still trying to find something affordable to work with my hair. Even though I LOVED the Marco Pelusi Color Bodifying Shampoo and Color Hydrate Conditioner, they're a bit out of my price range at $27.25 a pop for 8fl oz. I'm still on the hunt for a shampoo and conditioner duo to work with my finicky hair.

The first thing I do when I get out of the shower is I put some Leave-In Conditioner in my hair. My current go-to is the Marco Pelusi Anti-Frizz Leave-In Conditioner with Collage Guard.

This again is pricey at $35.25 for 8oz of product BUT it's worth it. I've had this small 2 fl oz bottle for over 5 months and I still have about 2 more uses left of it! So an entire 8oz bottle would last quite a long time! I have reviewed this product HERE, so I wont talk much more about it.

Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment or the Big Sexy Hair Soy Renewal Nourishing Styling Treatment are my go-to hair oils.

The Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment is $13.50 for a little travel size bottle that is 1fl oz, but again with any kind of hair oil you need the smallest amount. I've had this for.. oh sheesh about a year I believe and It's still not empty. The full size is $39.95 and can also be found at Target instead of Ulta if that is more of your jam. I LOVE this product, not only does it smell amazing, but it's very nourishing to the hair. This is actually my second travel sized bottle, so I've been using this product for about two years and I don't think I could let my hair go on living without it. I've noticed a HUGE change in my hairs texture because it this. It's definitely smoother and not as dry as it used to be. I love that this has natural UV protection because with living in Florida, it's sunny 97% of the time here, so any kind of UV protection for the hair is awesome. Plus, it extends the life of your hair color if you dye it!

The Healthy Sexy Hair is an Argan oil. 

I was first introduced to this product in 2010, and I was a newbie at anything hair care and wound up using WAY too much of it, so I wasn't a fan. Once I learned the correct amount to use, I fell in love! This product protects your hair against environmental damage, so if you work in the sun a lot or work outside (I used to work at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay) this product would be perfect for you. This helps smooth and protect your hair as well as keep that pesky frizzyness away. 

I HAVE to blow dry my hair after I wash it, or else is gunks up and gets itchy. (Thank you dermatitis!) I wasn't a fan of my hair protecting spray to slow dry my hair because it was always a pain and without re-drenching my hair in it I wouldn't get a good coverage and I would have spots that didn't get any spray and would fry. Sounds annoying right? Well it was. Come a few months ago when it was time to renew my Sally's membership, I got a coupon in the mail that if I renewed my card I got a free ion product as long as it was under $8. I ummed and hmmed for about 30 minutes because I didn't know what I wanted/needed. Well, I found the Ion Daily Solutions Blow Dry Creme Serum ($6.49 without a Sally's card $5.79 with) 

This product is 100% Vegan and it's Paraben free. I know how we all love paraben free products and Vegan products are awesome as well! I'm going to do a full separate review later on in the next month, so I'm just going to tell you that this product has completely upped my blow drying game! Since it's a creme serum, it definitely gets every strand of your hair and I've found that it's reduced my blow dry time in about half! Color me impressed.

The last product that I used in my hair on almost a daily basis, depending on how my hair looking and feels is the Natomy Replenishing Glossing Balm with Rosemary and Chamomile.

 I won this product in a giveaway months ago and it sat around not being used. I don't know why I never used it because this product is absolutely amazing. First you can use this on already styled hair, just put a couple of pumps in your hand, rub your palms together and gently apply to your hair! It smooths down any extra fly aways and oh my goodness does it add some nice shine! I like to use this on my pony tail and on fringe because it makes it look smooth. Plus, since I have I pretty much have straight hair, this eliminates the need for me to use my hair straightener. Especially if it's not really needed. This product is $21.70 for 4fl oz. I typically will split my hair in half and use two pumps on each side. A lot of the time, depending on my hair, this can keep my hair smooth and glossy for days without having to need to reapply any more.  

So that is my hair care routine for every time I wash my hair! I know it seems like a lot of product, and it can be if it's not used correctly. Keep in mind I only use one hair oil, and which one I use just depends on my mood! I will be doing a post soon on the products that I occasionally use, or use when needed! What products do you use in your hair care routine?!

The Marco Pelusi products were provided for review and the Natomy Replenishing Glossing Balm was won in a giveaway. Everything else I purchased with my own money. I am not being compensated for this review, nor was I asked to talk about any of the above mentioned products. All opinions are my OWN. 

Marco Pelusi Color Bodifying Shampoo

Press Sample

I know that it's in bad taste, and just in general a bad thing that it's taken me this long to update my review of this product, since the initial review of Marco's products was back in November. So please accept my apologies that it's taken me this long!

Out of the two shampoo's that I have tried from Marco Pelusi's line, I should have tried this one first! I'm so in love with the scent of this it's crazy. You're probably going to think that I am weird but it smells like artificial coconuts. The Color Bodifying Shampoo smells just like Suaves coconut shampoo and conditioner.

 This lathers very well and I feel my hair actually getting clean, unlike my previous shampoo (not Marco's). This shampoo also doesn't build up on your scalp either, so really you can probably go another day or two without washing your hair. That's what I do actually, is go an extra day or so without washing my hair when using this shampoo. Now you're probably going "ew that's gross" but let me tell you, my hair doesn't get all gunked up or oily washing my hair once a week with this. That's how awesome it is!!

My hair feels soft, silky, smooth, pretty much everything you want your hair to feel like, is what this shampoo does for your hair. Seriously though, I really love this shampoo, this is for sure a splurge shampoo since it retails for $27.25 for 8oz., but you know what, it's really worth it in the end for shiny, healthy hair. Not only do I get the above mentioned benefits but my hair also get a little extra volume from this, which hello for me is amazing. My hair is pretty much stick straight and only gets wavy when I put it up, which living in Florida my hair is always up, so having extra volume is a definite plus for me.

The website says: A luscious, volumizing shampoo specifically formulated with natural proteins and botanicals to boost hair body, thickness and luxury, as well as prevent premature color fade.
coconut-based natural ingredients thicken, volumize and boost body
known for its remarkable and unparalleled healing and soothing properties, aloe vera extract conditions and moisturizes
chamomile, comfrey and black walnut herbal extracts texturize, heal and restore hair health.

In the end, my hair felt amazing after using this shampoo. I really do recommend everything from Marco Pelusi's hair care range because I've had nothing but fantastic results from it! As a matter of fact, I still use his Leave-In Conditioner. With all of that aside, I am saving up to get everything from his line again because my hair was so healthy and gorgeous with his products!

You can purchase Marco Pelusi's products on his website http://marcopelusi.com
You can find this particular shampoo (the full size) Here which retails for $27.25 HERE and the travel size (which is pictured above 2oz) for $7.25 HERE

What do you think? Have you tried anything from Marco's line? So far I've LOVED everything of his that I've tried!

Product was sent for free for review. All opinions are 100% my own. I gained no compensation for this review, except being able too keep the product.

Marco Pelusi Hair Care

Press Samples

Hello everyone! I hope you are doing well! I'm totally behind on blog posts, but it's really my own fault. I need to start getting them done beforehand instead of trying to do them the day of. That would be the smart thing to do haha. Especially with my Niece and Nephew here all week it's been a bit hard to find time to blog or do much of anything really. I love kid though so I don't mind. I mainly do my post writing in the middle of the night when everyone is asleep though. Not today though! I'm sitting with my Niece in her brand new Minnie Mouse footie jammies that Chris and I bought last night watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. It's a party here! :P

     Marco Pelusi was extremely kind enough to send me these travel sized samples of his products. I had gotten in touch with him on twitter via Nancy-Lee (fashionCHICsta) and we started emailing. I had asked him if he had any products that would be good for overly processed hair, from the last time I tried coloring my hair. Along with that, I asked if he had any products that also worked with my scalp. It's oily, but I also have dermatitis, frizzy hair and it's dry from the over processing. I'll be danged but he said he had products that would work with all of that! Of course, hello that's a lot to ask of any product. But Marco was confident that his products would work with my hair, but I was still skeptical. 

     Anytime I get ANY package in the mail I get so excited, even if I know what it is. Let me tell you I was way over excited about this one! I've been using Clear Haircare shampoo since it came out so it was nice to be able to have a little change. I was sent a total of 6 products. 2 shampoos, 1 conditioner, 1 leave-in conditioner, 1 gel and 1 hairspray. At the time of this review I have not tried one of the shampoos, but I will tell you which one later on! :) 

     First up we have the Color Health shampoo With Collagen Guard.

As you can tell, I dropped the ball on taking pictures of this BEFORE I used it. None the less shall we begin?

Travel Size $7.25 USD (2oz)
Full Size $27.25 (8oz)

The website says: Keeps your haircolor healthy, fresh and radiant. A moisturizing shampoo that gently cleanses and infuses the hair with natural proteins that protect the hair from premature color fade and promotes maximum vibrancy, shine and optimum pH balance.

• rich in rosemary essential oils to stimulate celll growth, soothe the scalp and offer anti-aging properties.

• clove essential oils offer therapeutic and medicinal benefits including an antiseptic and astringent; also help to enhance and elevate mood

• peppermint essential oils refresh and invigorate

My opinion: The consistency of this is a gel, for me I LOVE this shampoo. You definitely get the peppermint scent right off the bat and I love that. I love peppermint scented anything. This doesn't foam, but it does have sulfates in it. For color treated hair, sulfate free shampoos are the best to use, but I found that my color didn't fade at all with this shampoo.Which is awesome. even though this doesn't lather my scale felt exceptionally clean, but not dried out. Even though I've previously stated that I would never buy a $20 shampoo, you know what I'm a convert. I would so totally buy this shampoo. With this being a travel sized shampoo you would think you wouldn't get many uses out of it. What you see in the bottle is after about 7 uses and I have long hair.

Color Hydrate Conditioner With Collagen Guard 

Travel Size - $7.25 (2oz)

Full Size - $27.25 (8oz)

The website says: Hydrates, energizes and refreshes your hair for better-looking, longer-lasting color. A restorative conditioner uniquely formulated to replenish the hair with vital moisture while increasing volume, manageability and shine.

• French lavender essential oils soothe and heal the scalp

• apricot essential oils smooth, condition and mirror our natural sebum/hair oils, adding shine, slip and lubricity.

• aloe vera moisturizes and helps repair the hair shaft

So, I'm not sure which scent it is, I think it might be the lavender mixed with the aloe vera, but this smells kind of granny-ish. The scent isn't over powering though, which I am very grateful for! I shook this a little bit for the picture, which is why it looks more full then it is. Which again pictures were after about 7 uses. I took these pictures maybe a week ago and as of today I have maybe one use left. The conditioner soaks into your hair quickly and I typically let it sit on for a while. Not a crazy amount of time, but when I get a shower, I wash my hair first, put the conditioner in and typically put my hair up in a clip and let it sit until I'm done washing my body, then wash it out.  My hair feels SO smooth after I use this, did I already mention that it soaks in quickly? (I know I did :P)

Color Bodifying Shampoo with Collagen Guard

Travel Size - $7.25 (2oz)
Full Size - $27.25 (8oz)

The website says: A luscious, volumizing shampoo specifically formulated with natural proteins and botanicals to boost hair body, thickness and luxury, as well as prevent premature color fade.

• coconut-based natural ingredients thicken, volumize and boost body

• known for its remarkable and unparalleled healing and soothing properties, aloe vera extract conditions and moisturizes

• chamomile, comfrey and black walnut herbal extracts texturize, heal and restore hair health.

This is the product I can't give you a review on because I haven't used it. It's hard to comment on something you haven't used. I'm waiting to finish the other shampoo before I tried this one.

Color Guard Hairspray with Collagen Color Guard

 Travel Size - $6.25 (2oz)
Full Size - $20.25 (8oz)

The website says: Delivers flexible hold and root lift while protecting hair from premature color fade.

• the purest deionized water in an advanced delivery system helps moisturize while natural fixatives hold hair in place, drying gently on the outside of the hair shaft like a silky fine protective net

• includes panthenol usp for shine and smoothness and Aloe Vera for moisture retention and healing properties.

I used to HATE hairsprays like this. I always felt that I got the worst spray coverage, so I never re-bought them since I was young. Let me tell you, I am a changed woman! I absolutely LOVE this hairspray. This has a pretty good hold, I would say it's got about a Level 5 hold on Suave hairspray standards. (that's the one I normally use in the pink can. The top level is 10) If you use too much it does make your hair crunchy. I saw it had about a middle hold is because it will keep your fly away hairs down. In the humidity of Florida it lasts a good few hours on me, but I plan on using this in place of my Suave because I love it. I can't really place the scent or I would describe it. It reminds me of something from when I was younger but I can't think of what it is. :(

Color Control Gel with Collagen Color Guard

Full Size $18.25 (4oz) 

The website says: Adds lift and definition to waves and curls while preventing hair from premature color fade and providing added volume to smooth, straight styles. Unique concentrated water-soluable and alcohol-free gel leaves hair smooth and manageable, and creates a healthy environment for the scalp.

• rosemary, clove and peppermint and borage seed essential oils stimulate scalp circulation, heal dryness and flakiness

• amazingly light in texture; designed to provide and natural, flexible hold that lasts all day

I know this looks barely used but trust me when I tell you that this was used 7 times as well. Just like the shampoo and conditioner. I add this into my hair routine when it's wet and I blow dry it in to help with the frizz and fly aways. Since this is a little bit more liquidy then a gel, I don't mind it being more liquid then actual gel because it's easier to get in my hair and it doesn't weigh it down. Now I've got thin hair and the fact that this doesn't weigh it down is fantastic to me! You don't smell the peppermint or clove but you can smell the rosemary and borage seed. It's not overpowering at all thankfully. Since I blow dry this into my hair it helps keep everything down and in place. In fact I also find that I get some extra volume with it!

Anti-Frizz Leave In Conditioner with Collagen Color Guard

Travel Size - $10.25 (2oz)
Full Size - $32.25 (8oz)

The website says: This signature product is an exclusive anti-frizz formula that repairs, restores and rebuilds, leaving the hair and scalp comforted and protected. An ultra luxurious, light and airy leave-in conditioner expressly formulated to replenish the hair’s own natural reserves to boost condition, as well as haircolor longevity, vitality and tone. Tames curly, coarse hair while allowing for easy comb-thru and a smooth, healthy appearance.

• naturally derived from coconut, cetrimonium chloride is the most potent anti-frizz element available to moisturize and neutralize static electricity; effects last for up to 72 hours even when rinsed with water

• usp grade vitamin e, one of the most powerful antioxidants available from nature, protects the hair from hostile environmental factors, including pollution, aging and stress

• apricot essential oils fight dryness and cell dehydration

• natural moisturizing factors, including sodium pca, volumize the hair 

This is the product I was looking forward too the most. I've got dry ends because of my hair being fried and I've never tried a leave in conditioner because I was never sure how it would go with my hair. I put this in my hair before I put the gel in. Yes, I put it in my wet hair and I blow dry it. This has made the BIGGEST difference in my hair. This doesn't weigh it down either, so woohoo about that! The biggest difference I have noticed in my hair is that it looks a lot healthier. It also feels softer and my ends don't look so scraggily and horrid. This has to be my favorite product out of the entire line by far!


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I absolutely love 5/6 products because I've not tried one of the products. Have you tried anything by Marco Pelusi?! I can't thank Marco enough for allowing me to try his products!

Disclaimer: These products were sent to me for free. I am not affiliated with Marco Pelusi hair care products nor am I being paid to write this post. The only compensation I got was to keep the products.