What is it about bad hair days? The worst thing is, they usually happen on days that you want to look nice, for a special occasion or business meeting. Well, we have some good news. John Frieda seems to know all too well the hassles women face every day with frizzy and seemingly un-tamable hair. That's why the company has developed a new formula created specially for those girls with mind-of-their-own hair types.

Frizz-Ease from John Frieda

The new Frizz-Ease brand promises to revitalise your hair, creating a smooth look that even the boyfriend would notice. Now that is saying something.

So what's it really like? And does it really transform my hair from frizy to fabulous?

The shampoo and conditioner smell extra nice. That's a good start. Now down to the important stuff. When washing, the products don't tend to generate a great lather with the usual small dollop needed. So I had to go for a second application. The second time round it did, in fact, now lather generously but if you need to do this each time, it could cut the product's shower-shelf life in two. The conditioner, however, took only one rinse and my hair already felt fairly sleek.

Results: After drying and styling as normal, I did notice a difference. The ususal just-been-electrified-whisps of hair that stick up near my parting had been flattened and instead replaced by.....an almost nothingness. Yes, nothing. Except a couple of rebel strands which I'd obviously not plied enough with the shampoo.

Out came the Frizz Ease Original Hair Serum. This went on nicely without having a greasy feel about it and seemed to do the job on smoothing down the remaining frizz. I even received a compliment (well worked for with those second lathering efforts I have to say) later on in the day about how nice and shiny my hair looked.

I decided to test out the Frizz Ease Heat Defeat Protective Spray another day so as not to overwhelm my locks. I don't often use hairspray, I must admit, but the first thing I noticed was how sweet it smelt. Almost blossom-like so very pleasant. This was actually my least favourite product out of the range, though, but, to be honest, I wouldn't have a lot of sprays to compare it to anyway. It did hold my style for an hour or two but eventually succumbed to all the every day natural activities that we undergo as women. You know, nipping out to the local shops, popping out for a coffee - that sort of thing.

I have, however, been using the shampoo and conditioner since the day I first tried them. As well as the new de-frizzy look I'm now sporting, I've noticed I haven't needed to wash my hair as often which is an added bonus. This just leaves me more time for those pressing activities I mentioned.

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It looks like this week I am obsessed with food and vitamins. It could be worse, no? Today I wanted to share with you recipes for two of my favourite hair masques. They are great for all hair types, adding shine and smoothness. If you have problems with frizz - keep on reading as you are about to learn the ultimate solution!
Avocado rosemary hair masque:Smash up one avocado with rosemary. If you’re using fresh rosemary, mash it up or the little rosemary prickles will poke you. Add a bit of vitamin E - it's great for your scalp. Add a splash of olive oil for extra dry or thick hair or add a splash of a lighter oil (like almond or apricot) for thinner, less dry hair. Don’t add too much oil, or you’ll get a conditioner, not a masque. The texture should be sticky and thick not runny. Drop in four drops each of tea tree and orange essential oil and two drops of peppermint essential oil.Apply to your hair and let it sit for 30 minutes or so. You could wear a shower cap - but I don’t believe in using them. I just clip my hair up in a twist - it works fine and never drips. Rinse out well in cool water for shiner less fizzy hair.

Cucumber & yoghurt masque: Mix in a blender: 1/2 cup organic plain yoghurt, 1/2 of an medium sized peeled cucumber, a tablespoon of honey, a few drops of lavender essential oil and chamomile. You can add egg for extra shine. The mixture is runny so you might want to have a nice bath at the same time as the masque. Keep it on for 30 minutes. Rinse in cool water for softer, smoother hair. Cucumber is also known to fight off chlorine damage well if used weekly so it's a perfect solutions if you use swimming pools a lot.