Weak, thin hair? This volumising spray is your best friend
I wasn't planning on reviewing a hair product that retails at £44, and I feel a bit bad about it. But it is really good. More specifically, it is near-miraculous if your hair is thin, weak and fragile. If that is not your hair, save your money and come back next week. I mean, do by all means get some if you are the sort of person who isn't scandalised by spending £44 on a hair product — it is, I imagine, very good on all hair. But where it really shines, I think, is on hair that is essentially a disaster.
The brand is K18. I swear by K18 Leave-In Molecular Hair Repair Mask, and have written about it before — a rave of
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Weak, thin hair? This volumising spray is your best friend
I wasn't planning on reviewing a hair product that retails at £44, and I feel a bit bad about it. But it is really good. More specifically, it is near-miraculous if your hair is thin, weak and fragile. If that is not your hair, save your money and come back next week. I mean, do by all means get some if you are the sort of person who isn't scandalised by spending £44 on a hair product — it is, I imagine, very good on all hair. But where it really shines, I think, is on hair that is essentially a disaster. The brand is K18. I swear by K18 Leave-In Molecular Hair Repair Mask, and have written about it before — a rave of
Daily Record
28-04-2025
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The 'effective' hair growth serum on Amazon that 'works like a charm' for under £14
Growing longer, healthier hair is a goal for many. Let's face it, locks that look thin and fragile can often shatter our confidence. With haircare a major trend these days, there are so many growth products on the market that promise results. If you don't want to wade through them all, we know one shoppers say "works like magic" - and it costs under £14 a bottle. On Amazon, the Minimalist Hair Growth Actives Serum has earned almost 5,000 global reviews from delighted customers. Costing just £13.99 for a 30ml, it's significantly cheaper than other products currently on the high street . Read more: Amazon cuts 25% off 'game changing' hair mask that is 'better than K18 and Olaplex' Read more: Amazon users 'blown away' by £27 hair growth oil that works 'in a few weeks' This serum uses a highly concentrated formula, boasting 18 per cent worth of powerful hair growth active peptides and extracts that make it "one of the most potent anti hair fall and hair growth serums on the market." Designed to effectively stop hair fall within as little as four weeks, it can be used everyday to prevent hair loss and stimulate new growth. Ingredients such as capixyl, redensyl, procapil, anagain, and baicapil help your hair to look "thicker" and "voluminous." It's also suitable to be used on all hair types , even those who struggle with the pesky oily scalp and dry ends dilemma. It can also be used daily without much fuss, as you just need to apply it to a clean scalp in the evening before bed. As of writing, 2,305 Amazon shoppers have left the Minimalist Hair Growth Actives Serum a glowing five-star review, as they say it "works like charm" and that they have noticed a "reduction" in hair loss within a few weeks. One positive review read: " Effective product , really works well. I have noticed reduction in my hair loss.... And strength of hair increased." A second impressed shopper said: "100 per cent recommended. I have completed three bottles. OMG! This serum is excellent. Please try it out. It's slightly oily. "For dry scalp, it would take 2 times application to make scalp slightly oily but for oily scalp, you might feel slightly oily from first use. But it works like magic. I can see baby hair. Value for the money. Totally recommended." Someone else added: "Lightweight, saw growth within 4 weeks. Absolutely amazing, especially for that price." A repeat purchaser said: "One of my fave products to go back to every time! I don't know how many times I have re-purchased it. This is simply one of the best products for hair care targeting hair fall and hair growth. I started seeing the result within 2-3 weeks of using it. It is one of the staple products of my haircare range." And another wrote: "Works like a charm. Tried many products, but none worked, finally found something which actually was up to the mark. "As promised, the hair fall reduced greatly within two weeks, I can feel the shine and thickness in my hair already within 4 weeks. Just apply in the night in scalp and wash it off in the morning, the only condition is scalp must be clean before applying. Go for it." It didn't seem to work for everyone, as one shopper who branded it as "average" wrote: "For me personally, this one didn't do any good neither did it do any harm, my hair fall did not reduce nor did I grow new hair strands." Try out the Minimalist Hair Growth Actives Serum (30ml) yourself by purchasing it for £13.99 on Amazon here . UKLASH, the firm behind the viral eyelash growth serum, also offers its own Hair Growth Serum (50ml) that costs £40. Backed by science, this powerful formula "works harder than ever before to repair, protect and promote healthy hair growth." If you're not keen on a serum or oil type formula, then a suitable alternative could be the Hairburst Volume & Growth Elixir (125ml) that can be sprayed on either wet or dry hair. Costing £16 at Boots, this spray promotes volume, reduces hair loss and can protect against UV damage.
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Amazon cuts 25% off 'game changing' hair mask that is 'better than K18 and Olaplex'
If your dry, damaged hair is in need of some repair, there are a couple of to-brands many will recommend. Two that come to mind will be Olaplex and K18. Like many professional names, they can often be almost as pricey as a trip to the salon itself. Which leads many beauty buffs to look for any alternatives that deliver similar results on a budget. One that is said to be "better than" both the big names is the L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Leave-In Hair Mask. With over 2,000 reviews on Amazon, this treatment is said to "repair two years of damage in just one use." It's also currently enjoying a 25 percent discount with the delivery firm, as a 100ml bottle is now £23.30, down from £31. Considering rival retailer Boots still stocks it at full price, this is a deal you won't want to miss. L'Oreal Paris' Molecular Leave-in Hair Mask works to restore strength and elasticity to your hair by rebuilding your mane's molecular structure. It does so by injecting a peptides bonder and five amino acids into the fibre of your hair, leaving it stronger, healthier and shinier. It also won't weigh your hair down, as it boasts a "lightweight" and "fast absorbing" texture. The results apparently speak for themselves, as the haircare firm says that it can provide up to 97 percent more strength. Your don't need to worry about any further damage being caused on your delicate mane during styling, as the treatment also provides heat protection up to 230C. Singled out as an 'Amazon Choice' product with a 4.5 rating, impressed beauty fans have raved over the Absolut Repair Molecular Leave-In Hair Mask, praising it as a "game changer" that fixed their hair in "one application." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. One five-star review read: "My salon did a K18 treatment and after finding out how expensive it is, I did some research and found this L'Oréal molecular repair serum! At half the price, I figured I'd give it a try! "Usually when I wash and blow dry my hair, it is FULL of breakage and flyaways! After one application and a blow dry, my hair looks AMAZING!! I can't believe I don't even need to straighten my hair now." Someone else impressed with the results wrote: "Best I've ever used. Better than top branded stuff like k18 or olaplex." Another Amazon review read: "Super soft and hydrating makes my hair feel like I been to the hairdressers. Would highly recommend." Beauty deal of the week An electric toothbrush can completely overhaul your cleaning routine - but they can often be pricey. If you're looking to buy one, then don't worry about breaking the bank, as we have spotted one deal you'll want to know about. It's on the Oral-B Genius X Rose Gold Electric Toothbrush that is now hundreds of pounds cheaper at Boots. The health and beauty firm has reduced the cost of this "game changing" toothbrush, which has been designed by Braun, from £300 to just £64.99 - saving a staggering £235.01 off the overall RRP. Designed to make your cleaning routine "easier than ever", this toothbrush is powered by artificial intelligence to provide a dentist-recommended clean. Analysing your brushing style, it ensures you don't miss a spot, with some users saying it leaves their teeth "super clean." It also uses a combination of smart features such as a new revolutionary gum guard technology, 360 SmartRing and Pressure Control to alert you, reduce speed when you brush too hard and tell you where you overbrush for a gentler routine. There's six different cleaning modes to choose from - daily clean, pro clean, sensitive, whitening, gum care and tongue cleaning. A timer makes sure you are cleaning your teeth for the recommended two minutes, while the lithium-ion battery provides up to two weeks worth of charge. Boasting an incredible 4.8 rating based and over 1,300 five-star reviews on the Boots website, the Oral-B Genius X Electric Toothbrush is certainly popular, as shoppers have branded it a "game-changer" for providing a "deep clean" that is similar to a trip to the dentist. One such review read: " Amazing electric toothbrush, with the different modes, you can select to have a deep clean, which leaves your mouth super clean and fresh." Shop Boots' £235.01 discount on the Oral-B Genius X Rose Gold Electric Toothbrush here. And another positive review read: "Bought this as part of the Absolute Repair system. A game changer with a great scent." Some shoppers have not considered the results to be worthy of the price-tag, as one disappointed customer wrote: "Makes hair soft, but for the price it really doesn't feel like it makes much difference. Pretty sure cheap hair serum will do the same." For anyone looking to achieve glossy, smooth and stronger hair, then the is on offer at Lookfantastic for£31.50.
