By BR Merilyn

It’s hard to run an independent beauty site and rave about products - at the back of the reader’s mind is…”but they’ve been paid to love it”, right?  So our team almost NEVER talk about our beauty experiences - if we want an opinion on a product we get you, our readers and members to tell us what's what.

But these are extraordinary times.  And as a salon blonde in the middle of a global pandemic I’ve had to resort to post-apocalyptic survival methods.  AKA.  Reading reviews then raiding the Supermarket Hair Colour Aisle.  It was here, in this unknown, un-Merilyned territory that I unearthed 3 products that have saved my blonde hair from the otherwise inevitable Hair-pocalypse.

And to quote the youth of today.  I am shook.  Or to quote BR Natalie; I hath been shooketh. So much so,  it only seemed right to share the experience and let other salon blondes know it's ok to take the plunge.  So let's see what I found.

1. Elvive Purple Shampoo & Conditioner. 

About $20 for the pair.  Compared to Salon brands this seems very reasonable. But does it measure up?  Well...the shampoo is one of the most hydrating shampoos I’ve ever used and the conditioner leaves hair super-silky, but not fluffy.  But the most important thing - it toned my brassy, yellowed blonde back down to the silvery blonde look I love - so BIG tick here.

Need convincing more?  Check out reviews here!

3.  L’Oreal Paris Magic Retouch in Blonde

Finally colour in a can.  I've seen the infomercials for hair in a can, and really what good could ever come from spray on hair?  However...thankfully, it turns out spraying your roots is a much better idea than spraying your bald scalp.

This is really easy to use, the nozzle lets you be very targeted and the shade range means you're likely to find a match for your root-situation. 

This is great if you don't want to mess around with toning or colouring your hair, but rather want to disguise the obvious banding from regrowth.  It does go a little bit crusty like you've used hairspray, but not unbearably or noticably so. Oh, and don't just spray on the top, liift your hair up from the front and spray the roots underneath.

Want to know more? Check out what other users think by reading reviews HERE!

So, there we have it.  3 products that worked for me you can easily pick up with your groceries to save you from the Blonde Hairpocalypse.  Have you tried any of these before?  What did you think? 

Get chatting below!

**DISCLAIMER: No Merliyns were paid for this article or for DIY'ing her salon hair.  All experiences are real and opinions her own.