Review: Paul Mitchell Super Strong Liquid Treatment

Hair care is really important to me so I couldn’t wait to try Paul Mitchell Super Strong Liquid Treatment*, from HairTrade.com – a leading retailer of hair extensions and hair care.

I’ve mentioned dozens of times before that I chemically straighten my hair, so anything that promises to add strength and repair my hair draws me in like a magpie to something shiny.

Paul Mitchell Super Strong Liquid Treatment repairs hair from the inside out. It helps seal split ends for smooth, healthy-looking results. Its Super Strong Complex and UV protection replace lost minerals and proteins.

Honestly speaking, the first time I used this I didn’t like it. As with all treatments, I doused my hair in it just before blow-drying but I found that it left a coating on my hair that made it feel dirty, albeit very strong. I’m guessing it’s the silicones.

When I tried again the next time I applied it more sparingly, spraying my hair as I sectioned it off – paying particular attention to my brittle ends. To say that I’m in love would be a vast understatement. I’ve noticed such a difference in how strong my hair is since I started using this.

I do find that if use a bit too much then it can weigh down my hair. But on the upside to that it makes my hair look really full and not at all ‘fluffy’.

My main issue, aside from the negatives of over saturating your hair, is that once my hair is dry it looks really dull – no shine at all. Obviously that’s easily rectified with a hair serum and/or oil, but it definitely makes them a necessity.

Bottom line: A definite hair staple. My hair is a lot less brittle and I’ve noticed a significant difference in breakage. The huge 250ml bottle will last absolutely ages as I only use it once or twice a week.

Paul Mitchell Super Strong Liquid Treatment is available from the HairTrade website, priced at £14.03/250ml.

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June Empties ..

I love reading people’s empties posts, and I’m always just a little bit jealous as I don’t really go through products that quickly. Simply because I have too many! Anyway, I’ve been saving these up for a while now so they’re not really June empties, more recent-ish empties.

Tesco Clear Skin Wipes

I bought these ages ago because Tesco had run out of Simple wipes. They’re awful to say the least. They don’t remove makeup properly and leave bits of lint over your face. To finish them up I used them to clean the side in the bathroom where I apply my makeup.

meTime Nose Pore Strips

I love these. The stuff that comes off – well I won’t go into that, but I love using products that I can actually see working and these do just that. My boyfriend also really likes them. These were only 99p but I think I’ll be trying the Biore Nose Strips next.

Simple Oil Balancing Wipes

I don’t tend to use wipes to remove my makeup anymore; I double cleanse to make sure everything’s gone. But if I were to pick my favourite wipes then it would be a toss up between these and the No7 wipes. Definite bathroom staple.

Vaseline Cocoa Butter Body Oil Gel

Blogged here, this is one of my favourite products; life just isn’t the same without it! As you can see I’ve been through quite a few of late – I’m pretty much addicted.

Balance Me Super Moisturising Body Wash

I usually quite like balanceMe products, but I just didn’t get on with this. The smell was too ‘herby’ and the product itself was way too runny.

Soap & Glory The Daily Smooth Body Butter

This is what I use on the rare occasion that I run out of the Vaseline Oil Gel. It smells great – as do all S&G products – and is very moisturising. I got this in a set for Christmas, but I probably wouldn’t buy it for myself.


Dr Bronner Tea Tree Pure-Castile Soap
I found this way to drying to use everyday. The tea tree was refreshing, and smelt very 'fresh' when I got out of the shower but my skin was really dry. Love the fact that it's multi use though.

St Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub

LOVE. Bought the full size after I finished this sample. Feels great on my oily/combination skin.

Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil

The sample was so small that I can’t really review it. It was great at breaking down the glue from my horrible experience at OMG Beauty though.

Sasy n Savy Hand & Nail Repair Cream

Really not anything to rave about. The full-size is completely overpriced. No different to a hand cream that’s a fraction of the price.

Caudalie Vinosourse SOS Thirst Quenching Serum

This is the product that made me fall in love with Caudalie. It’s amazing. Absorbs really quickly and means I only need a small amount of moisturiser. The full size is expensive, but a definite must-have.

Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Styling Treatment Oil

I absolutely loved this. The smell, the texture, and the way it made my hair feel. Top marks.

Narciso Rodriguez For Her EDP

I hate perfume samples, but loved this. It has a spray pump which made it great for chucking in my handbag. Smells amazing. Will definitely buy the full size at some point.

L’Oreal Visible Radiance Renewing Gel Toner

I’ve been using this for years but only because it was the easiest thing to reach for in the supermarket as I’d been using it so long. Probably won’t be buying this again as I don’t think it’s suitable for my skin.

bareMinerals Blush in I’m Amused Rouge

My favourite blush, ever. Probably because it was my first. I used to be content enough with foundation and a slick of eyeliner, until I went to the bareMinerals counter in Selfridges. It lasted me more than 18 months so it was a great investment.

EOS Lip Balm – Mint

One of the most overhyped products on the planet. It’s perfect if you reapply every 10 minutes, but aside from that it’s really not that great. Yes it’s cute, but I’d rather hideous packaging and a great product, than vice versa.

White Glo Whitening Toothpaste & Mouthwash

Since switching to these I’m unable to use anything else. I’ve noticed such a difference in the whiteness of my teeth since using them.

What have you been using recently?