Saturday 2 November 2013

L'oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil- Review!

I've never really been one for hair oil. I didn't really understand why you would put oil in your hair- surely that would make your hair greasy? But, after the surprise summer we had (I know, seems like a distant memory now!) my hair became much drier than usual. I have naturally very curly hair, so my hair is often dry and with the addition of the sun, I think it's safe to say my hair was as silky and nourished as straw.

I searched on many a beauty blog for some advice and it seemed the most common response was to get myself a hair oil, and so I finally began my quest to find the perfect one. I tried a couple out, but, after seeing it on offer in Superdrug, I picked up the L'oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil.




It comes in two types- one for normal hair (this one) and one especially for coloured hair. The packaging is very sleek, as to be expected from L'oreal, and the product comes in a good sized glass bottle.

You just pump two drops onto your hands and rub them together and comb it through your hair with your fingers. I would say it's better to use it on wet hair, so it dries better, but I have also used a small amount on dry hair to tame any fly away frizzy bits.

I really like this product. It has a very smooth consistency and doesn't feel oily. As long as you don't overuse it, I don't think it will make your hair look greasy. It's very lightweight and helps to de frizz and detangle your hair. I found my hair was a lot more tame and a lot less dry after using this for a few months. As you can see, it hardly looks like I've used it and I've been applying it least 3 times a week for the last few months, a little really does go a long way!

It retails for about £9.99 I think, which isn't a massive splurge but I don't think it's particularly cheap either, hence I got it on offer. But after having used it, I think it's actually a pretty good price for the quality of the product. A definite re-purchase! It didn't transform my hair to a sleek, smooth, frizz free miracle, but I don't really think a product with those capabilities exists yet, so until it does, this will do me!

I would love to hear what you guys think of this product!
Happy weekend!

16 comments:

  1. Great review! I usually only us hair oils from Organix, but now I think I'll have to give this a try. It sounds fantastic!

    The Penny Rose

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    1. ohh I haven't tried organix! let me know how you get on with it, would love to hear your thoughts! x

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  2. love ur blog! would you like to follow each other?
    following you now

    http://iamaleena.blogspot.com.au/

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    1. thank you! having a look at your blog now :) x

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    1. it's such a little diamond isn't it! checking your blog out now :) x

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  4. So cool I have the same and I love it so much...I like your blog.^^
    Maybe follow each other on bloglovin?
    Let me know follow you then back.
    Lovely greets Nessa

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    1. thanks! yeah sounds good, checking you blog out now :) x

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  5. Thank you so much for the follow.
    Follow you back on bloglovin and gfc,too.
    Do you also follow me on gfc?
    Btw,I'm also on Instagram,maybe you like my account?
    Lovely greets from germany ;-)

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    1. no problem! thanks for following back :) x

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  6. I swear by macadamia healing oil, i have no idea why, like you say, its so weird putting oil on your hair, but oiling it up clearly does work!
    I've seen such a difference in my hair since:)

    Love Em x


    emtalks.co.uk
    http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3934124/emtalks

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    1. yeah i have the sample set for the best selling macadamia products and i love that too! cannot pluck up the courage to splurge for the full price one yet though! thanks for the follow, following you back :) x

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  7. I used this and found it was okay but shockingly the hair oil primark sells is still the best one i've used! It's a pound for a little bottle but it's so good! xx
    http://the-finestthings.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. really? might have to try it aha xx

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