‘I’m a beauty writer and I tried the same hair mask Michelle Keegan swears by’

Give Me Cosmetics’ The Full Haircare Set contains seven full-sized products for £22.99 and beauty writer Nisha Mal tried it out for herself

At the start of the year, I decided to lighten my naturally dark hair with subtle caramel brown tones. To avoid a home hair disaster, I entrusted this task to my hairdresser. Despite loving my lighter locks, the bleach and dye have left my hair looking dull and feeling dry and brittle, even with regular salon visits.

In a desperate attempt to bring some life and shine back to my hair, I’ve been using Give Me Cosmetics The Full Haircare Set. This seven-piece set is worth £67.93 but usually retails at £34.99; however, it’s currently on sale for £22.99.

The restorative haircare kit includes a detangling brush, shampoo and conditioner, hair mask, leave-in conditioning cream, heat defence spray, and serum. Surprisingly, all the products are full-sized, making the set excellent value for money.

I wash my hair twice a week, so these products should hopefully last me for months. They all contain argan oil and coconut oil, natural ingredients that are like a big drink for hair, reports the Liverpool Echo. The packaging has clearly had a lot of thought put into it. The vibrant colours really stand out from the products you typically see on the shelves of Boots and Superdrug.

The products are clearly labelled and aptly named, making it easy for even a haircare novice to understand their intended use. The first product I tried was the detangling brush, which is by far the best of its kind I’ve used.

Designed to cleanse hair before washing, the thin bristles effectively removed any dry skin from my scalp, as well as residue from hairspray and dry shampoo. Following this, I used the in-shower products: shampoo, conditioner, and hair mask.

The Argan Oil and Coconut Oil Shampoo has a subtle bubble gum aroma, which I found quite pleasant. Both the Argan Oil and Coconut Oil Shampoo and Conditioner are free from parabens; while this is better for my scalp and hair, it means I didn’t experience the soap suds I’m accustomed to when washing my hair.

I’ve used it several times since receiving it, and it leaves my hair feeling clean without causing excessive dryness, unlike some other shampoos. The standout product for me is the Argan Oil and Coconut Oil Conditioner, which is my favourite item in the kit. It has the thickest formula I’ve ever encountered in a hair conditioner.

My locks lapped it up, particularly the ends which are as dry as straw. I had anticipated that the Argan Oil and Coconut Oil Hair Mask would have a similar or even thicker consistency than the conditioner, but it was more akin to the shampoo.

This is the same hair mask used by Michelle Keegan, so I was keen to see if my tresses could emulate the Brassic star’s stunning mane. In my opinion, the other products outshine this one, especially as I was a fan of the conditioner’s thick formula.

The hair mask seems to be thinner in consistency, allowing users to apply it to dry hair, leave it for a few hours, then tie it up in a bun. The Argan Oil and Coconut Oil Hair Mask is a customer favourite and best-seller, though, so perhaps my hair just favoured the other products.

Staying on the theme of hydration, this hair kit also includes an Argan Oil and Castor Oil Hair Repair Cream, conveniently packaged in a pump-style bottle for easy application without overdoing it. It’s packed with Castor Oil, Argan Oil, vitamins B3 and B5, and strengthening protein.

The kit also features a heat defence and a serum. The serum is quite thick. I used two pumps on my fairly long hair, and it proved to be a bit too much. A little certainly goes a long way.

In conclusion, this is one of the best haircare ranges I’ve used all year. It’s incredibly hydrating and nourishing, making it a blessing for coloured, bleached hair or those who frequently use heat on their tresses. I’m planning to snap up a few more of these kits while they’re discounted as Christmas gifts.

Alternatively, there are several other haircare sets from various brands up for grabs. This Color Wow Dream Smooth kit is currently going for £29 at Cult Beauty. It includes a shampoo, a conditioner and a shine spray.

Meanwhile, Boots has just launched a gift box in partnership with Redken. The Boots X REDKEN Beauty Icons Gift Set is priced at £35, but valued at £71. It includes a shampoo, conditioner, leave-in mask, and a serum.

Pros

• Nourishing and hydrating
• Products are clearly labelled, so easy to see what is meant for what
• Nice packaging
• All products are full-sized

Cons

• Shampoo doesn’t lather up
• Hair mask has a thin consistency

Give Me Cosmetics The Full Haircare Set

• Argan Oil & Coconut Oil Shampoo & Conditioner
• Argan Oil & Coconut Oil Hair Mask
• Detangling Hair Brush
• Argan Oil & Coconut Heat Defence Spray
• Argan Oil & Castor Oil Hair Repair Cream
• Argan Oil & Coconut Oil Hair Serum