5 days ago
'Amazon's Prime Day deal on this iconic hair oil makes me want to buy a bottle'
Hair oils have become an essential in any daily routine. While there are many to choose from, one I have had my eye on for a while is the Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil.
There are many reasons why it's always been on my 'to buy' list. Not only has it been the inspiration for many 'dupes', but it constantly tops beauty editors' lists and has been hailed in reviews as "the absolute 100 per cent best."
With its highly coveted reputation, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was enjoying a rare discount on the second day of Amazon's Prime Day sale, with a 75ml bottle now 36 per cent less.
Now just £37.16 after being reduced from £58, Amazon's deal marks the cheapest it can currently be bought for, with it stocked on Lookfantastic for £51.14 and full-price at Boots, meaning I am seriously tempted to buy a bottle before the discount vanishes.
Why exactly is the Kérastase hair oil an icon? Well, when it first debuted back in 2010 it became the first one on the market to combine five precious oils to leave hair with a "radiant shine" and "lasting nourishment."
Using a combination of wild camellia, French camellia, marula and argan oils, it boasts a "lightweight, non greasy" formula that provides multiple benefits for dry, damaged hair, leaving it strengthened, moisturised and less frizzy.
It's also a bit of a multi-tasker, as beauty buffs can use it as a pre-cleanse before shampooing, a pre-blow dry treatment for heat protectant, a finisher for taming frizzy ends and as a touch-up during the day for some extra shine.
Aside from its ability to completely transform lacklustre hair, the oil has also become loved for its "luxuriously beautiful" scent that was created by a French perfumer, creating a pyramid of freesia, sandalwood and heliotrope as its main notes.
Now, while I am tempted to take advantage of the Amazon deal, it's understandable why some beauty fans might still consider a more affordable alternative. One that is said to be a 'dupe' for the brand is the L'Oreal Paris Elvive Extraordinary Oil (100ml), currently just £6.99 at Boots.
Another brand I have personally liked is the OUAI Hair Oil, £26 for 45ml on Lookfantastic, as it is also a versatile treatment that can be used on the ends or left on as a hydrating mask overnight.
That being said, it is worth noting that I am not the only beauty fan who is keen on the Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil, as it averages an impressive 4.6 rating on Amazon from other shoppers who say it leaves their hair "in the best condition ever."
Beauty deal of the week
Looking to upgrade your straighteners, then look no further than this Amazon deal we have spotted.
The Remington Advanced Coconut Therapy Hair Straightener, which has been hailed as "better than ghd", is now on offer for a staggering 75 percent less, as it is has been dropped from £139.99 to just £34.90.
To help keep hair soft and shiny with each use, the floating ceramic plates feature micro-conditioners that have been infused with coconut oil and UV filters, keeping tresses protected from any frizz caused by too much heat.
Its salon-style design means it comes complete with an ultra-fast 15-second heat up time and five digital temperature controls up to 230C, while the rounded barrel design with a swivel cord makes it easy to create either a sleek straight or bouncy curls look.
There's also an integrated sensor that kicks in when the plates come into contact with the hair, ensuring they never overheat, while plate lock and auto-shut off function offers peace of mind and safety.
Considering Remington's status for hair tools, it's no surprise to hear that this coconut-infused straightener has been singled out as an 'Amazon Choice' product, with a glowing 4.4 rating based on over 1,000 reviews from happy purchasers.
One beauty fan praised: "Better than ghds. What can I say I have used GHDs for the last 20 years? My last pair broke yesterday so after some research I thought I would try these Remington's.
"I can't believe how straight my hair is gone, not even my GHD's got it this straight. Amazing straighteners on would recommend to anybody, I have thick course hair and look how smooth it looks."
One delighted customer wrote: "I don't leave reviews generally but this hair oil is so much better than all the others I've tried. I have bleach highlights and my hair is broken half way down from too much bleach and straightening.
"I use 2 pumps of oil before blow-drying and 1 pump all over before straightening. It is so nourishing and hides my broken hairs. It feels so soft, well worth the money."
"I have waist length, highly bleached blonde hair and after 6 months of regular use of this wonderful product, my hair is in the best condition ever, thick, glossy and healthy! Love it love it love it!"
However, someone who listed its pros and cons wrote: "The scent is really strong. I could smell a cross between parma violets and cheap perfume. Would have been better without a scent. Not so sure I'd buy it again despite its performance. I could only recommend this to someone with absolutely no sense of smell! yuk!"
Someone more complimentary about the scent said in a five-star review: "Lasts ages as two pumps is sufficient for even very long hair. Makes hair feel silky, and tangle free."
If, like me, you don't want to miss the 34 per cent discount, then the Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil (75ml) is now available in the Amazon Prime Day sale.
