Percy and Reed Wonder Balm

[Loveinamist]

Anybody tried this, do you recommend, can’t live without, transformative? I use Dreamcoat which I like but, like my brows , am always looking for a better product. TIA

 

[ERICS MUM]

I’m desperate for something to make my hair look half decent for more than an hour after I’ve washed it.

 

[jordie_tart]

Don’t rate wonder balm - doesn’t do anything for my hair.
Love dreamcoat and the one for curly hair
Also sometimes use the Aussie SOS Humidity saviour spray when I’m going au naturel ( which is most days during lockdown)

 

[Loveinamist]

I’m desperate for something to make my hair look half decent for more than an hour after I’ve washed it.

I feel your pain EM. My daughter is fed up with my hair in a pony.

Don’t rate wonder balm - doesn’t do anything for my hair.
Love dreamcoat and the one for curly hair
Also sometimes use the Aussie SOS Humidity saviour spray when I’m going au naturel ( which is most days during lockdown)

I use Aussie but haven’t seen the SOS, I’ll look out for it, thanks jordie.

 

[Toril]

The only product of theirs that I’ve tried is their dry shampoo. I won’t be using it again because it made my hair sticky, so I’ve gone back to Batiste.

 

[miss molly]

No it's nothing special IMHO heard good things about Tweek'd but never tried it. There is a 3 ez pay code on website at the moment x

 

[alter ego]

Aveda's Damage Remedy Leave-in is amazing for my hair.

I use Dreamcoat if it's going to be damp as it's a kind of insurance policy but I love the Aveda for other days.

If you use a straightener take a look at L'Oreal's Steampod. It "fixes" my hair better than anything else I've used.

 

[candycane]

Aussie products are very good. As I've got older though my hair has gone mad and it's hard to get it looking OK. I've heard about steampod before, maybe it's a Christmas present this year.

CC

 

[Loveinamist]

Thanks everyone for the food for thought.

 

[miss molly]

Aveda's Damage Remedy Leave-in is amazing for my hair.

I use Dreamcoat if it's going to be damp as it's a kind of insurance policy but I love the Aveda for other days.

If you use a straightener take a look at L'Oreal's Steampod. It "fixes" my hair better than anything else I've used.

Still love my Steampod best frizzy hair tool ever x

 

[alter ego]

Still love my Steampod best frizzy hair tool ever x

Isn't it? I'm looking at the new version with the tank onboard as mine is getting on a bit now. It looks easier to handle but I'm not sure. I've had something similar in the past and it just leaked.

I recommended it to a friend who has gone through two to my one but still uses tap water. I've babied mine with distilled from the start even though we're in a soft water area.

I've used my old GHDs whenever I've gone away but they can't hold a candle to the Steampod. Plus the damage is noticeable even after a week of use compared to SP.

 

[loveallthingsitalian]

I don’t use any styling products or use straighteners but when I go to the hairdresser she does and uses a product called Matrix total Sleek which I must admit leaves it very straight and shiny smooth. It is only for using with straighteners type of thing no good just with hairdryer.

 

[miss molly]

Isn't it? I'm looking at the new version with the tank onboard as mine is getting on a bit now. It looks easier to handle but I'm not sure. I've had something similar in the past and it just leaked.

I recommended it to a friend who has gone through two to my one but still uses tap water. I've babied mine with distilled from the start even though we're in a soft water area.

I've used my old GHDs whenever I've gone away but they can't hold a candle to the Steampod. Plus the damage is noticeable even after a week of use compared to SP.

I am on my 2nd the 1st died but I used tap water. I now use di-ionised water, got a big 5 litre bottle from Amazon. The new model looks good at least you don't have all the long leads getting tangled. If mine dies tomorrow I would buy another, can live without it and can do my full head in about 5 minutes. Air dry hair and then steam. I remember the 70's when my mum straightened my hair with the iron and a piece of brown paper on the ironing board.

 

[alter ego]

I am on my 2nd the 1st died but I used tap water. I now use di-ionised water, got a big 5 litre bottle from Amazon. The new model looks good at least you don't have all the long leads getting tangled. If mine dies tomorrow I would buy another, can live without it and can do my full head in about 5 minutes. Air dry hair and then steam. I remember the 70's when my mum straightened my hair with the iron and a piece of brown paper on the ironing board.

I tried air-drying but it got too... wonky at the roots and I couldn't get close enough to sort them out. I can do mine in 5 minutes but it's not as polished-looking as if I take care and more time - then it stays straight for days and looks shiny and swishy. Like the hair I prayed for as a little girl. I just wish it was a permanent effect. I could go the chemical route again but the last few times caused big breakage problems where there was overlap at touch-ups.

The new one is calling my name but I'd be really disappointed if it leaked as most sellers seem unwilling to help when electricals go wrong and I don't have the energy for a fight at the moment.

I don't have a problem with the leads as it sits on my dressing table permanently.

 

[loveallthingsitalian]

Did anyone go for a radical new style once the hairdressers opened?

 

[maymorganlondon]

Did anyone go for a radical new style once the hairdressers opened?

Not radical. My hair had grown a lot during lockdown, and I discovered I liked it. Also, my ultra white hair grew out, and while it's still coloured, I've gone for a softer, lighter colour this time.

 

[alter ego]

Not radical. My hair had grown a lot during lockdown, and I discovered I liked it. Also, my ultra white hair grew out, and while it's still coloured, I've gone for a softer, lighter colour this time.

I've done this though I wish I'd gone radical and shaved my head. I've always wanted to do this simply because I hate my hair so much. I just don't have the guts to do so but what a missed opportunity.

 

[loveallthingsitalian]

If I had known in March what I knew in May I would have had a buzz cut.

Pre lockdown I had a pixi type cut but by the time lockdown had finished I had a mullet and layers half grown out and not in good condition at all. First cut was still short but longer layers. After 4 weeks it was still easy enough to work with but the front was far too thick so last week I had my second cut and kept the length but had it thinned out. Still not sure what to finally do but next appointment in 5 weeks so a bit of time to see how it goes.

 

[alter ego]

I managed to keep mine in good condition as I had plenty of time for oils and masks etc. No fear of answering the door with an old shower cap on my head