Thursday 13 January 2011

Aveda Smooth Infusion Challenge

Last night I was invited to the fabulous Aveda Institute in Covent Garden for a wash and blow dry treatment as part of their challenge to put their newest hair care line 'Smooth Infusion' to the test.

Aside from having a great time with their lovely stylists and staff, I was really impressed with the way the products made my hair look. Here is a before and after shot for you to compare...
I had just been caught in the rain before I went in so it was perfect timing to have my hair 'smoothed' as I was just alittle frizz-tastic!
So I know you'll all be thinking the same thing as me... It's all very well the products working fabulously when your hair is in the hands of an equally fabulous hair dresser, but what about at home?!
Woof wasn't meant to be in the shot, she just wanted to chew the bottles :S

Well that's what I'm going to be doing over the next few weeks: putting the products to the test in the 'real' world! The hydrolized wheat protein in the Smooth Infusion line is meant to be so fine it is able to protect the hair cuticle, acting as a barrier against heat and humidity, leaving you protected from frizz 'for up to twelve hours'. I'll be putting the products to the test not only during home styling, but also against the hair nightmares that occur in daily life... sweaty train journeys, gym sessions, damp and drizzly evenings and any other activity where my hair is usually left looking more than a little fazzled!

I've used Aveda on and off for a very long time and have loved all of the products I've used in the past, so it is fair to say I have high expectations! I'd love to know if any of you have tried this line already and what your thoughts are? Wish me luck!

*Aveda sponsored this post as part of a month-long challenge to test out the products*
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28 comments

  1. you're so pretty! love your eyes :)

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  2. you're hair looks lovely before AND after :)

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  3. Your hair looks stunning! xx

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  4. I love the smooth infusion line! I use the conditioner and the styling products and I love them. They really do work

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  5. Your hair looks amazing!

    I know that this not important at all but I love the colour of the bottles, haha. :D

    www.sandra-thepuzzleofmylife.blogspot.com

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  6. Your hair looks fab! I love how it's been styled :) xo

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  7. Your hair looks amazing!! :) x

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  8. Your hair looks gorgeous!
    Lucky you going to the Aveda event, looking forward to hearing what you think of the products.

    xx

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  9. your hair looks beautiful!
    Can you ask your haridresser maybe to fly to holland and do my hair? haha

    I'm curious to see if it works in the 'real' world!
    x

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  10. Wow- your hair looks amazing!

    I love the Aveda Smooth Infusion shampoo- it makes my hair so smooth but voluminous too x

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  11. I have a serum from that line and i love it. A little of those products go a looong way so use it sparingly! And the SMELL is amazing! I just wish Aveda wasn't so expensive. It really is worth the money though... I've used their hand cream for years now and it's the best hand cream I've EVER used!

    xoxo
    Manda

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  12. Not to take away from how fabulous it looks after, but I would probably kill for your before hair. Beautiful! xo

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  13. you look stunning!! so excited to see how the products work!

    xoxo,

    insidelook19.blogspot.com

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  14. Your hair looks amazing. Hope the products can achieve the same results at home. x

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  15. you look absolutely gorgeous!

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  16. Your hair looks amazing and obviously you look stunning! xx

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  17. Beautiful hair! I'm from the states studying abroad at LCF in London. I just got here Sunday, but I was in Covent Garden yesterday! I love the area! You're so lucky to live here!
    XO,
    Dylan
    Here's my blog :)
    http://dylanmaureen.blogspot.com/

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  18. You hair looks fantastic!! I just love it.

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  19. Hey! You look gorgeous! Love your hair!
    I love the Aveda products, and I'm lucky to have an Aveda salon close to my house.
    If you like it, see my blog! I'm an italian girl, but I write my blog in English!
    Bye!

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  20. your hair looks gorgeous!!
    please check out my blog!
    thankyou!! :)
    love your videos and your blog too!! :D
    xx

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  21. As always, looking lovely! Love your videos, love your blog, love your twitter...you're great! Looking forward to the video, as your hair is fab!
    xxx

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  22. I love the serum in the line. On my second bottle after a little break and use it everyday before I blow dry. I did get a sample of the shampoo and conditioner over the holidays, but haven't tried them yet. Look forward to hearing what you think of them!

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  23. Your hair looks lovely! I can definitely see the difference but you always look fantastically put together! My tedious styling routine needs a boost! I can't wait to hear how well your fair using the products at home!

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  24. you have such a gorgeous hair

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  25. If you go into an Aveda store you can mention seeing an ad for a sample of Smooth Infusion & they'll give you a sample pack of the shampoo, conditioner & style prep :)

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