Empties #1

Hi, I'm Tiffany and I hate using the last bit of products!
I'm actually terrible for it. If I use it, it's gone. Well, duh.. But I had so many products sitting about cause I started getting near the end and I'm like.. I don't wanna use it so I buy something else to use. Does anyone know what I'm on about or am I just a bit of a loon?! Either way, I've been trying to be good and started using things up to get rid of them! I'm going to try and be a bit better from now on, promise! I've split the bathroom products from my make up type products, so that will come in the next empties post.

Charles Worthington - Strength & Repair Shampoo.
I done a review of this here. I'm on my 3rd bottle and have 2 more to use afterwards so as you can probably imagine, I really like this stuff! It makes my hair feel more like human hair than horse hair and it smells amazing. Would I repurchase? Already have so yes!

Charles Worthington Takeaways - Frizz Free Shampoo.
Aww RIP old CW range! This used to be one of my favourites and I just used the last of this *sob* Also made my hair feel nice and smelt good, although the new range does smell even better, if that's possible. Would I repurchase? If I could, yes.

Superdrug - Coconut & Sweet Almond Shampoo.
This stuff smells amazing.. Mmmmm coconut! It's also quite cheap.. That's where the good points end though unfortunately. It's meant to be for dry and damaged hair but it stripped my hair and made it feel so dry. I could tell as I washed it out and my hands wouldn't glide through my hair, that I'd need to plonk a shit load of moisturey type conditioner stuff on to make up for it. Would I repurchase? Never.

Soap & Glory - Scrub Your Nose In It.
I rather enjoyed scrubbing my nose in this product. I always used it at the end of a hot shower and I've definitely noticed a difference in my skin since I used it up, not in a good way. I didn't love the smell but it is a nice product that works well. Would I repurchase? Maybe. It's gone up in price and I'm thinking I could probably get something just as effective for cheaper. Any suggestions?

Soap & Glory - Clean On Me Shower Gel.
I didn't hate this product.. But I didn't love it either. I found it kind of boring for a Soap & Glory product. I used it cause I had it, not cause I loved it and wanted to, if you know what I mean? The smell was nice but nothing to shout about, unlike the new ones I bought (post coming up). Would I repurchase? Not this particular one, no.

Soap & Glory - Sugar Crush Body Wash.
This is my cup of tea for sure. I love sweet smells so it was always going to be a winner for me! I do think it's more of a summery scent but I purchased another one so it will get used in between others over Autumn/Winter, just not as much. I do really like it though. Mmmmm :) Would I repurchase? I have, so yes.

Tigi Catwalk - Oatmeal & Honey Shampoo.
Oh, Tigi.. WHY did you have to discontinue my favourite shampoo? When I heard this was discontinued I was absolutely gutted. I loved this stuff; It smelled amazing! I found it in B&M Bargains a few months back and had to have it.. When it started running out, I went back for more and it was gone again :'( I might try some different Tigi shampoos once I've used up my CW ones though. Would I repurchase? If I could, definitely yes.

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Charles Worthington Strength & Repair Shampoo Review

I've decided, I love Charles Worthington shampoo. I really enjoy using their On The Go hair serum too, which I reviewed earlier this year, here and used to love the Frizz Free shampoo - which has been discontinued and replaced with a generous handful of new ranges and that is where the Strength & Repair shampoo comes from.
The new ranges include Volume & Bounce, Moisture Seal, Shine Booster, Strength & Repair, Colour Enhancer, Style Setter, Straight & Smooth, Curl Definer and more. So there really is something for everyone but for me it was between Strength & Repair and Straight & Smooth although I thought if I get a repairing one then my hair serum can do the smoothing part which helps it stay straight.. Good thinking, right!?

The shampoo now comes in an upside down squeezy type bottle which although doesn't look quite as nice as the old style shampoos, in my opinion, it makes getting all of the product out of it much easier. For £5.99 per 250ml bottle, it's not the cheapest of shampoos but it's very thick and lathers up well so a little goes a long way. I found one bottle lasted me around a month to a month and a half - baring in mind I have quite long and very thick hair and I wash it twice every time, 3 times a week. So it probably works out cheaper than the shampoos I used previously once you weigh it up - they may have been cheaper but I found myself using more product to get a good lather which means it runs out quicker.

I have noticed a difference where breakage is concerned although I have also been very good and not used my GHDs in over a month. I've been using this shampoo with the Goldwell Elixir hair oil which I reviewed here and where my hair used to feel a little bit dry and coarse, it now feels "normal" again :) I do keep meaning to use some hair masques too though so if you can recommend any, please do!
It may also be worth noting that I don't use conditioner on my hair, I never really have but my hairdresser said my hair is in very good condition. It's mainly because I can't be bothered but also cause it makes it greasy too quickly and I don't see the point in spending out on finding one that doesn't when I'm too lazy to use it anyway.. Least I'm honest!

I find my scalp can be rather picky when it comes to shampoo.. Unfortunately there are some brands I really don't get on with, mostly all for the same reason - product build up on my scalp where it just won't wash out properly. I have no idea what it is about certain brands, does anyone else get this? 4 brands I know I can't use because of this are Aussie, Herbal Essences, Tresemme and Fudge.

Smell wise, Charles Worthington are way above any other brand I've used. Sure, Tigis gorgeous Oatmeal and Honey shampoo that they discontinued (booo!) is amazing at first (or when you're undoing the bottle over and over to have a quick sniff) BUT you can still smell this stuff in your hair 3 days after you've washed it, which I've never found in a product before.. And the smell is just SO good. Literally, I couldn't stop going on about it to Aaron!

I love this shampoo. I can't fault it.
I'd really like to try the Straight & Smooth and Moisture Seal too but I'm on my 2nd bottle of this stuff with 3 bottles left (they're on offer!) so I may be a while!
You can buy Charles Worthington Strength & Repair shampoo from Boots, here for £5.99 per bottle. Sometimes it's on 3 for 2 but the current deal is 3 for £12 on selected Charles Worthington haircare.. Which is pretty much 3 for 2 anyway!

What shampoo, conditioner, hair masques do you love? xxx