The one about self improvement.

I've told you about my continuing hair and skin problems.  Greasy hair, oily spotty face, it is, sadly, as simple as that.  Now that I'm back in my university town of Cheltenham, I have access to Superdrug and after pouring over blogs and vlogs could have easily spent ridiculous amounts on products that people have recommended.  I did restrict myself though!  Here's what I bought.

Batiste Dry Shampoo in medium and brunette

Batiste Dry Shampoo XXL volume

TRESemme Restructuring Deep Conditioning Treatment Masque

Scandalous Big and Beautiful Voluminising Shampoo

Scandalous Big and Beautiful Voluminising Conditioner

Tea Tree and Peppermint Facial Wash

Tea Tree and Peppermint Exfoliating Cream Wash

I've already gushed about dry shampoos and on discovering that the Batiste ones were 'better than half price' I decided to stock up a little.  They didn't have any of the 'dark and deep brown' variety that I am currently using so I decided to try the 'medium and brunette' and, ever on the hunt for volume, the one designed to give your hair volume.  They usually cost £3.99 but I got them for £1.95 each instead, bargain!

I've never really been concerned about deep conditioning my hair because it's never really dry, however I recently ombred it and so I thought I should probably start taking care of the ends.  I chose the 'TRESemme Restructuring Deep Conditioning Treatment Masque' because it is a whacking great pot of 500ml and sounded good!

I have seen the 'Scandalous Big and Beautiful Voluminising Shampoo and Conditioner' being recommended for volume and although I was originally going to try the Fat Hair range, the Scandalous ones were on a £2 off offer.  The shampoo and conditioner cost me £2.99 each which I thought was pretty good value considering they are supposed to be quite good.

I think my experiment with the Vitamin E Hot Cloth Cleanser from Superdrug has to be judged as a failure.  I've had more breakouts than I did over the summer where I was working all hours, eating badly and not using any products on my face.  I love the creamy texture but the results just wern't good.  I thought I'd try the Superdrug washes for problem skin instead to see if they did any better.  One is just a gel while the other one is more creamy, with exfoliating bits in it so here's hoping one will do the trick!

I might do some reviews on these products if anyone wants to read them, or if they actually have an affect on my hair and skin!

The one where I'm not happy with what I've got.

This is my hair after using mousse, blowdrying it upside down and straightening out the flicks.  I rarely wear my hair down as I have a real problem with having hair in my face, it just annoys me all day long!  I recently got my sister to trim the ends but I am trying in vain to grow it, without much success.  I am also unhappy with the fact that my hair is so flat and thin and I really struggle to make it anywhere near voluminous. 

I know that we all want what we can't have.  I remember at school the girls with curly hair always straightened it within an inch of it's life and the rest of us craved curls.  One girl even had a perm to change her straight hair!

So has anyone got any advice for products of techniques which will make my very very thin and flat hair big and lovely?  I'll do a few reviews about the things I try to see if I can advise anything too.  Thanks!