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Tabitha James Kraan
Hair Care

Tabitha James Kraan – natural luxury haircare

Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of over-washing where you absolutely have to wash your hair every day? Not only that, but your hair doesn’t look that great for it? If your hair is defined by dry ends and greasy roots, then you’re going to love this natural and organic luxury haircare range from Tabitha James Kraan. It’s transformed the way I care for my hair! Disclosure: this post contains references to products I’ve chosen with my credits as a LoveLula Accredited Blogger. My views are honest and my own. Owned and run by Tabitha and Dennes James-Kraan, the multi-award winning system encourages proper cleansing and conditioning only 2 to 3 times a week, with dry shampoos in-between if needed. There’s also a fabulous hair oil for another level of nourishment. There’s some solid wisdom behind the Tabitha James Kraan system. Hair thrives when it is nurtured by nature.…

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Five rose floral waters to keep you cool this summer
Skin Care

Five rose floral waters to hydrate and harmonise

How have you stayed cool through this massive heatwave we’ve just had? I love to use rose floral water to stay cool and feel refreshed. A quick spritz goes a long way! But did you know that rose floral waters have a host of other skincare benefits that are quite simply amazing? As my love of using rose water has grown, so has my curiosity about all things rose water! So in this post I’d love to share what I’ve learned about the benefits of rose floral waters, how to choose a good quality rose water, and what different uses there are for rose floral water. I’d also love to share my favourite 5 pure rose floral waters you can buy. I hope you enjoy this post focused on rose floral waters! The skincare benefits of rose floral waters Rose water is an amazing addition to your skincare routine no…

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Lavera Colour and Shine Shampoo
Hair Care

Lavera Colour and Shine Shampoo review

Earlier this year, I got balayage into my hair, so was in need of a shampoo that would support my new colouring. I always go for shampoo without SLS, silicones, and unhealthy preservatives. This time, I chose Lavera Colour and Shine Shampoo, since it supports colour-treated hair with a whole bunch of lovely ingredients. Of course, the best way to protect hair and its colour is to keep it covered up. Not possible most of the time, I hear you say. That’s where products come in. Moisturising is the best way to keep the colour in your hair. That means using a really good shampoo and conditioner specially made with colour-treated hair in mind. You can always try washing your hair less frequently, if you can stand it. Try some of these tips for keeping the colour in your hair. There’s some great advice in there that applies to us…

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My toddler's first haircut
Parenting

My toddler’s first haircut

This week, we booked my toddler’s first haircut. It’s safe to say I’ve been quite anxious about it all week. If you’ve been following my blog or Instagram, you’ve probably experienced the loveliness that is my son’s hair. It’s beautiful, and fast becoming part of his personality. But it does seem a little untamed when he’s next to his peers with their neat haircuts. I often ask myself, should we get his first haircut? Then, my I berate myself. His locks are so precious, how can I contemplate getting them cut? They’re soft, slightly curly, and beautifully wild and natural. I’m feeling hesitant about my toddler’s first haircut – especially since he’ll lose those beautiful first baby curls and may come out with a grown-up look. My worries are that a haircut will somehow take something away from Jonah, and that changing his look might change how I feel about him.…

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Eco Cosmetics Conditioner
Hair Care

Eco Cosmetics Conditioner review

I’m a big fan of German brand Eco Cosmetics. One of the first products I tried of theirs was Eco Cosmetics Conditioner, which I bought alongside their moisturising shampoo. What’s great about this brand is that it has so much to offer at a great price. All Eco Cosmetics products are certified organic and vegan, and the brand is totally cruelty free. All their products are made with well water, which makes them more sustainable. My first impression of the Eco Cosmetics range is that the packaging is a little clinical for a green brand. The bottles in the range look very similar. This brand really doesn’t shout about its credentials and benefits – and it should! It’s a good brand, with effective and value for money natural products. So let’s look at Eco Cosmetics Conditioner. Eco Cosmetics Conditioner The standout advantage of this conditioner is the natural ingredients it contains.…

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Eco Cosmetics Moisturising Shampoo with Olive and Mallow
Hair Care

Eco Cosmetics Moisturising Shampoo with Olive and Mallow

Eco Cosmetics Moisturising Shampoo is an effective and value for money organic shampoo. It contains some wonderful plant-based ingredients to treat dry hair. I find it quite amazing that Eco Cosmetics can offer an Ecocert certified shampoo at a very reasonable price! Eco Cosmetics claim the shampoo strengthens and protects the hair, and works well for sensitive scalps. This makes it ideal for those with scalp psoriasis like myself. I’ve had no irritation or discomfort from this shampoo. It cleans as well as a sulfate based shampoo, without any of the harshness. Not much of this clear-gel shampoo is needed to create a really good lather, and it cleans squeaky clean. It has a zingy green tea fragrance which is very refreshing. There’s also a conditioner that goes with it. Let’s take a look at the ingredients. Eco Cosmetics Moisturising Shampoo ingredients Aqua, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Coco Glucoside, Lauryl…

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Lavera Basis Sensitiv Conditioner
Hair Care

Lavera Basis Sensitiv Conditioner review

In this post, I’m reviewing Lavera Basis Sensitiv Conditioner. I really like the Lavera range. It’s a great value natural range, and some of their products have become regulars on my natural beauty shopping list, for instance the deodorant. Lavera Basis Sensitiv Conditioner is a light moisturising conditioner that promises not to weigh hair down. It’s suitable for all hair types, and vegans. I love that all Lavera products are Natrue certified. The silicone-free conditioner contains no nasties like mineral oil or harsh preservatives. It contains avocado oil to soften the hair, plus other hair-loving ingredients such as beer, almond milk, oat, and wheat proteins. It comes in a squeezable tube. Whilst the texture is thick, it’s not greasy, and doesn’t overload my fine hair. The conditioner smooths on nicely. I would definitely leave it on for two minutes or more to feel the full benefit of the ingredients. The conditioner’s…

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Faith in Nature Coconut Shampoo review
Hair Care

Faith in Nature Coconut Shampoo review

I bought the full size bottle of Faith in Nature Coconut Shampoo after receiving a sample with my usual monthly purchase of natural beauty products from BigGreenSmile, and I wasn’t disappointed. First, the smell is gorgeous – tropical coconut. I absolutely love all things coconut, but sometimes the fragrance doesn’t smell natural. This one does. Second, this shampoo cleans very well indeed, and leaves my hair shiny and soft on the ends. It’s intended for dry or normal hair types. It performs great on my colour-treated, dry hair! It looks pearly and creamy, and smells divine. The smell lingers a bit after washing. Let’s have a look at the ingredients. Faith in Nature Coconut Shampoo ingredients Aqua, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Maris Sal, Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl Laurate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil , Parfum, Steareth-4, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol. Coconut oil…

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Odylique Gentle Herb Shampoo
Hair Care

Odylique Gentle Herb Shampoo review

We’ve been using Odylique Gentle Herb Shampoo for a couple of weeks now. I recently weaned my husband off Head and Shoulders and he did have a bit of a moan about this shampoo, with its lack of suds and sludgy appearance. Odylique claim it can be used on baby too, but since I’m still wading through a giant bottle of Weleda Calendula Shampoo and Body Wash for little J, I’ve yet to try it on him. The shampoo is suitable for problem scalps, although it didn’t make a lick of difference to the psoriasis on my scalp. As a result, I’ve given up hope of any external product helping with that! If you’re swapping from a shampoo with harsh detergents you may well see a difference in the condition of your scalp, because of all the scalp loving ingredients the shampoo contains. Let’s have a look at the beneficial…

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