What: Sachajuan Ocean Mist
Why: This amazingly smelling spray gives my fine hair just the right texture, volume and body. It’s also light and doesn’t make my hair feel or look greasy. I love, love, love it! On my second bottle now.
Green Factor: Nah… But again: as long as it’s for the length of my hair only, I’m OK with it.
Where: SpaceNK, Cambridge (UK)
Also available at: In Switzerland you can buy it at Jelmoli – or online on www.feelunique.com
What: Björn Axén Strengthening Primer for Fine Hair
Why: I have rather fine hair, so I use this luxurious, creamy hair primer before blow-drying and styling and it really helps to protect, nurture and strengthen my hair. It has a super nice texture, is not sticky at all, and has a very pleasant smell, too. A little goes a long way. I never use more than 3 pumps for my medium-length hair.
Green Factor: Nope :-(
Where: Lucky me won a whole Björn Axén set from Annabelle Beauty Glückslos (www.annabelle.ch)
Also available at: Department stores
What: Rahua Voluminous Shampoo
Why: And that’s the shampoo to go with the hair mask from my last post. Smells super with a very pleasant consistency. A fantastic duo!
Green Factor: Totally, awesomely green!
Where: www.beautybay.com (momentarily unavailable)
Also available at: www.niche-beauty.com
What: Rahua Omega 9 Hair Mask
Why: Once a week, I give my hair that extra treat with a good hair mask. This one is more than good: it’s awesome! My hair always feels so soft and rejuvenated, and my scalp all healthy and good. Only downside: the dispenser. I don’t like it. It only releases a tiny bit, so you have to push something like 20 times.
Green Factor: 100% natural rainforest grown
Where: www.beautybay.com (currently not available)
Also available at: www.niche-beauty.com
What: Grow Gorgeous Cleansing Conditioner
Why: I’ve heard so much about this no poo hair care that I finally gave it a try. What I really liked is that you only need one product (it’s an 11-1 product – take that!). No additional shampoo, blow dry lotion, styling products, anything. It’s very gentle and it wouldn’t dry my hair out. I found it a little bit itchy on my scalp, though. It’s a good product, well worth a try, but still doesn’t beat my favourite hair products from Cowshed.
Green Factor: No poo, paraben and sulphate free, but not entirely green. Also: contains palm oil which I try to avoid. Too bad for the environment!
Where: www.lookfantastic.com
What: Ligne St Barth Avocado Oil
Why: This is such a luxurious oil that just melts into my skin, leaving it soft and radiant. Smells super. This is probably my hundredth bottle already. Seriously addicted. Be warned.
Green Factor: All natural!
Where: Art Deco Hotel Montana, Lucerne (CH)
Also available: Look for spas that use Ligne St Barth products