‘It’s incredible! The way it’s made my hair feel after just one wash! The smell is 10/10.’
The Coronation Street actor shared one of her favourite haircare products with her followers on social media (Image: Getty Images)
Struggling with dry and damaged hair is something many of us can relate to, as chemical treatments, heat styling and even the unpredictable British weather can leave our locks looking dull, feeling brittle and in desperate need of some extra care. From regular blow-dries and straighteners to colouring and bleaching, there are plenty of everyday habits that can gradually strip hair of moisture, leaving it more prone to split ends, breakage and frizz.
While haircare enthusiasts might assume that celebrities splash out on expensive products and salon treatments to keep their hair looking lush, Coronation Street actress Tina O’Brien has revealed a much more affordable secret. The actress has praised a shampoo that she says ‘brought hair back to life’ – and the budget-friendly buy costs less than £5, making it an easy addition to your haircare routine without breaking the bank.
The product causing a stir is Give Me Cosmetics’ Aloe Vera and Coconut Shampoo, available as part of the brand’s six-piece Full Haircare Set, currently on sale for £24.50. Ordinarily retailing at £35 (with a combined worth of £66), the current sale price breaks down to approximately £4.83 per product.
Tina features in an Instagram advertisement promoting the shampoo, having revealed her hair was left ‘dry and heat damaged’ following a period away from work. The Corrie star enthused: “The biggest thing I’ve noticed is how healthy and shiny my hair looks, and it just feels afterwards really good.”
Tina further commented that she had noticed ‘such an improvement,’ writing in her post caption that the shampoo had brought her hair ‘back to life’ – with even her dog Cookie seemingly giving her fresh blow-dry the seal of approval. The Give Me Cosmetics Aloe Vera and Coconut Oil Full Haircare Set features a nourishing formula designed to leave hair feeling fresh and soft, so it comes as little surprise that the range has proved such a hit.
Give Me Cosmetics’ nourishing hair care kit
The Aloe Vera & Coconut Oil Full Haircare Set is worth £66, and contains six full-sized products.
The collection contains a shampoo, corresponding conditioner, mask, hair repair cream, heat protection spray and hairbrush. Both the shampoo and conditioner are free from sulphates and silicones, designed to delicately cleanse and hydrate hair while preserving its natural equilibrium, reports the Mirror.
Anyone in need of a little extra nourishment will appreciate the mask, which helps restore moisture and leave hair feeling softer and easier to manage. The heat protection spray is ideal for anyone who regularly uses heated styling tools, while Give Me’s Hair Repair Cream is designed to help smooth the appearance of troublesome split ends – a common concern for many of us.
Give Me’s Set leaves nothing to chance – making it a perfect Christmas gift – as the package is rounded off with a specialist heat-resistant vent brush, engineered to facilitate quicker blow-drying while helping to prevent damage during styling.
Additionally, the entire collection is appropriate for colour-treated hair and can be used by individuals who wear hair extensions or wigs. Should this specific haircare bundle not be quite right, Give Me Cosmetics also offers the Full Haircare Set priced at £24.50 (valued at £71), which features a mask favoured by The Blame actress Michelle Keegan, as showcased in an Instagram advertisement.
On the high street, LookFantastic is currently offering the L’Oréal Paris Elvive Glyolic Gloss 4-Step Mask Shine Bundle for £23.98, reduced from £47.96. The collection has been created as a ‘four-step gloss-enhancing routine’ and is suitable for dull, lacklustre locks.
Those with a larger budget might want to visit Fenty Beauty, where the Moisture Repair the Maintenance Crew Full-Size Bundle is priced at £96.80, representing a saving on its £121 value. Created to restore and hydrate, it features strengthening and nourishing formulas suitable for all hair types.
Returning to the Give Me Cosmetics Aloe Vera and Coconut Full Haircare Set, the collection has garnered hundreds of positive online reviews, with numerous customers also commending the shampoo that Tina uses.
One customer enthused: “I’ve just used the Shampoo and Conditioner and oh my goodness. It’s incredible! The way it’s made my hair feel after just one wash! The smell is 10/10. No frizz or static.
“My hair actually feels clean and fresh! My new favourite.”
Another delighted shopper wrote: “These products are amazing, I have hair extensions and the leave them lovely and silky.”
A third customer noted: “Great gift, every product gives your hair that special glow.”
It’s worth pointing out that one customer still gave a five-star rating despite mentioning a slight hiccup with their delivery, writing: “Super bundle, my order got delayed, but once this arrived I was super happy and my hair has never felt so good! Will definitely be buying again!”.
Nevertheless, another shopper reported: “What a great set to get all the products you need for great hair care! Products work so well with my hair.
“Old products I used from other companies I needed to wash my hair every other day – sometimes daily – but now I’m washing my hair twice a week. It feels great. My hair dresser has even complemented how my hair is looking.”
A further customer commented: “Sulphate free wonder products. Wanted a sulphate free shampoo for my coloured hair and tried this on recommendation from a friend.
“Wow! My fine bleached hair has never looked so good, it’s smooth and bouncy at the same time – a first for me, love these products.”
One final testimonial states: “Brilliant. Where have you been all my life! ? I love them.”
The Aloe Vera and Coconut Full Haircare Set is available to purchase at Give Me Cosmetics.
