The Nanogen Challenge ...

I've always had a love/hate relationship with my hair. Well, hate, actually. I can't stand it -- but I would never have the guts to shave it off. So I'm stuck with it. 

Although my hair is naturally super thick and course, chemically straightening it has taken its toll and my hair is now very straw-like. I also suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and one of the side effects is thinning hair. Now I do have a very full head of hair, but over the years I've noticed that it has gotten progressively thinner. 

So for the next month I'll be putting Nanogen to the test. I'll be using the Nanogen Thickening Treatment Shampoo & Conditioner* and Nanogen Hair Growth Factor Serum*. 

The shampoo and conditioner are designed to help thicken the hair, optimise treatment absorption and add weightless volume. The conditioner contains the infamous Hyaluronic Acid, which can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water, so it's super hydrating. 

The Treatment Serum is 30ml and enough for 30-days at 1ml a day. The pipette has markers so you know how much you need to pump into it, which I just love. 

Here's a quick snapshot of what my hair looks like right now - sorry for the awful picture, I wasn't feeling very photogenic! At the moment it's not looking as awful as the picture makes it - although I didn't have a hairbrush in the office so I had to do a quick comb through with my fingers! 

I use heat on my hair about once a week, after washing it. I used to just blow-dry it, but since getting my new GHD Eclipse straighteners, I now use them after drying. I also wrap my hair in a silk head scarf to sleep, to protect my ends.

So Nanogen, you've got one month - do your worst best. 

Nanogen Thickening Treatment Shampoo and Conditioner and Hair Growth Factor Serum, priced at £7.95, £8.95 and £29.95 respectively, and are available to purchase from the Nanogen website, Boots, and FeelUnique.

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