The ES Shopping Shortlist: What to shop, see and know in July 2025
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Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
‘This £3 hair mask gives my blonde hair a salon-like tone in just a few minutes'
A sworn fan of this sulfate-free affordable hair care brand, Shopping Writer Meghan has put Hask's new blonde hair care line to the test and the results have blown her away I have always struggled to keep my hair pearly blonde, especially on the day I get my roots done; for some reason, no purple shampoo or at-home toners have worked as well, and I'd like to get my hair back to that just-toned white colour that I get from the hairdressers. But that all changed two weeks ago. My new favourite haircare brand, Hask, has released yet another new line of products specifically targeted for treating and restoring blonde hair while waving goodbye to yellow and brassy tones. As I've already become a Hask devotee thanks to their Argon Oil and Repair lines (which I've already reviewed), I thought I'd take this new Blonde Care range for a spin to see what difference it would make to my blonde curls. And once again, Hask has delivered. The new Blonde Care line includes the HASK Blonde Care Purple Toning Shampoo (£13.28), the HASK Blonde Care Purple Toning Conditioner (£6.99) and the HASK Blonde Care Deep Conditioner Treatment (£2.99), all of which are available on Amazon. Working to enhance both natural and bleached blonde hair while eradicating that unwanted brass, HASK's Blonde Care Collection is touted as your summer go-to for refreshing your soft, summer-ready strands. The new shampoo and conditioner feature hydrating elderberry oil and rejuvenating Vitamin C to keep damage and brass at bay, leaving hair feeling covetable, smooth and rejuvenated with every wash. The HASK Toning Shampoo and Conditioner are set to work as regular top-ups to fight yellowing and brassy undertones creeping in. They essentially act as a regular at-home toner that rejuvenates hair and brings back that salon-like finish from your own shower. I've been using these for just over two weeks, as an alternative to HASK's argon oil shampoo and conditioner with every other hair wash. The stubborn parts of my hair that tend to go yellow first and stay yellow, even after long toning treatments, have lifted to a paler, near-white colour akin to that which I get from the hairdressers. The sulfate-free formula in all of HASK's shampoos and conditioners ensures minimal damage caused by ingredients like sulfates while restoring the health and shine to your hair. My hair, which typically falls on the dryer side, has felt so healthy and silky smooth since HASK has taken over my whole haircare routine, and now my blonde hair is getting a loving tone, too. But the real winner of this new line is this £3 Deep Conditioning Treatment, which is a miracle worker for refreshing strands, making them look salon-fresh and ready for shining in the summer sun. I don't think I've ever used an at-home blonde treatment that leaves my hair feeling so soft and silky while also fully restored to the platinum blonde shade I get from the hairdresser's. The mask may look scary at first, as it is purple, but so long as you don't leave the mask on for longer than the instructed 5 minutes, your hair will come out pearly white with silver undertones, without a purple hue. That said, if your hair is highly susceptible to picking up pigment from purple shampoo, you may want to wash it out before the 5-minute mark. The first time I used mine, I left it in for only 3 minutes as I was worried about purple stains, but I have subsequently left it in for the full amount of time without issue. The £2.99 sachet is a real bargain as it comes with two to three treatments in one, though depending on how long and thick your hair is, you might find that it's enough for just one thorough treatment. You can pick up the HASK Blonde Care Shampoo, Conditioner and my new favourite Blonde Care hair mask on Amazon, as well as the original HASK Argon Oil Shampoo, or one of their other products, such as the Tea Tree Oil Shampoo. You can also pick up the HASK hair mask from Perfumes Club for £2.85.
Scotsman
8 hours ago
- Scotsman
Motorised pool loungers drop to £69 in Wowcher deal
Motorised sun loungers are a thing - and they're an absolute bargain too | Wowcher This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. These inflatable, motor-powered loungers let you float, spin, and sip your drink in sunny style – and they've just dropped to £69 in a limited-time Wowcher deal. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... If there's a better use of an electric motor to be found anywhere on the planet, I'll be amazed. This is a motorised pool lounger - what a time to be alive. Think back to your childhood, and the fun that was to be had on the bumper boats, spinning around and splashing or bashing your friends. You can now replicate that in your own garden. For just £69 these motorised pool loungers could be the coolest way to enjoy a bit of pool time. Pop a drink in the cup holder and off you go! | Wowcher Just pop in some batteries, slot your drink in the cup holder, prod the joystick, and off you go. Whether it's to the other end of the pool, or to the quietest part of the beach, you'll be able to glide across the water with your feet up, soaking up the sunshine. There are two styles available on the Wowcher deal we've spotted, which brings the price down from £199.99 to £69, and you basically have to decide between a fun circular lounger, which has one motor and will spin on the spot, or a more luxurious rectangular lounger, which has two motors, but will need 12 batteries rather than six. The loungers can inflate and deflate themselves, and they pack away small, so they're easy enough to take on holiday with you. The two options include a fun rubber ring - just like a bumper boat | Wowcher Just bear in mind the batteries (LR20) are quite pricey, and if you don't live near a lake or beach you might want to consider your own pool. Thankfully Wowcher also has deals on above-ground pools starting at around £50. So, barring a mojito, you could have all you need to whisk yourself along the water in sun-kissed luxury all through the summer. Just don't forget your Speedos. Amazon Amazon deal of the day: Ninja Creami £ 156.00 Buy now Buy now The Ninja CREAMi is a game-changer for homemade ice cream lovers – and it's currently on offer at Amazon for just £156, down from £199.99. This versatile machine makes everything from gelato and frozen yoghurt to smoothies and milkshakes using preset programmes and easy-freeze tubs. Just mix your ingredients, freeze for 24 hours, and let the Ninja do the rest. It's perfect for creative flavour combos and ideal for anyone with dietary needs – whether you're dairy-free, vegan or keto. Stocks are limited and the deal won't last forever, so grab one now and treat yourself to a summer of frozen delights.
Evening Standard
a day ago
- Evening Standard
The ES Shopping Shortlist: What to shop, see and know in July 2025
July's biggest shopping news is the return of Amazon's flagship sale: Prime Day. The fun and games (not to mention those mega discounts we've come to anticipate yearly) will kick off on July 8 - 11, which means there are four whole days to take advantage of those exclusive deals. There will be thousands of offers flying around, but if you're looking for a shortcut to the best of them, stay tuned to Standard Shopping where we will have curated guides on everything from clothes and Chromebooks to Kindles and mobile phones.
