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🌸 Embracing My Natural Hair — gentle care for waves, greys, and everything in between.

14 items

Jillian Shiers

Haircare for menopausal and natural grey hair

Sections

Shampoos I Love!

🌿 Conditioners & Everyday Nourishers

🌊 Wave & Curl Care

🌺 Deep Treatments & Masks

✨ Finishing Touches

Shampoos I Love!

Since embracing my natural waves and greys, I’ve been looking for shampoos that really care for both my hair and my scalp. I like ones that feel clean and fresh but still leave softness and moisture behind. These are gentle enough for everyday use an...

Perfect for blonde, highlighted and grey hair. Smells delicious and lasts forever….

blue malva shampoo | Aveda UK

Using New Wash was my first step to no longer heat treating my hair. As the natural waves came through, New Wash didn't leave heavy deposits to weight them down. It does take some getting used to, but it's worth it!

Healthy haircare, without compromise. | Hairstory

I love this shampoo for how fresh and light it feels. It gives a proper cleanse without stripping my scalp or drying my hair, and it helps everything feel balanced and healthy. Perfect for fine or wavy hair that needs lift and care without heaviness.

invati ultra advanced™ exfoliating shampoo – light

🌿 Conditioners & Everyday Nourishers

I’ve learned that hydration is everything — especially as hair changes texture and colour. These are the products that keep mine soft, shiny, and happy.

I love how this one feels - light but really hydrating. It soothes the scalp without leaving any residue, and it makes my hair feel soft and healthy without weighing down the natural wave. Perfect for midlife hair that needs moisture and balance in e...

Scalp Solutions Replenishing Conditioner

This is one of my go-to conditioners for when I want my waves to look soft and defined. It adds moisture without making my hair heavy, and it helps the curl pattern stay calm rather than frizzy. I like that it feels clean and plant-based - perfect fo...

be curly advanced™ conditioner

🌊 Wave & Curl Care

As my natural waves have started to show up more, I’ve stopped fighting them and started learning what they need. These are the products that help my hair settle into its own rhythm — soft, defined, and a little bit wild. They keep things light, hydr...

Really defining and none of that awful crunch - highly recommend!

be curly advanced™ curl enhancer cream

This is a brilliant first step before styling - light, moisturising, and helps my waves settle into shape without frizz. I like that it doesn’t feel sticky or heavy, just soft and clean. Perfect for those air-dry days when I want my hair to feel like...

be curly advanced™ curl perfecting primer

This is one of those products that just makes life easier. A tiny bit helps my waves find their shape without any crunch or heaviness. It smells gorgeous, adds a soft shine, and keeps everything looking natural - more ‘lived-in texture’ than ‘styled ...

Curl Crème

🌺 Deep Treatments & Masks

These are my rescue remedies - the products I reach for when my hair (and my energy) need extra nourishment. Midlife hair can feel drier and more delicate, so I treat these moments as a small ritual: slowing down, applying a mask, and letting it all ...

This is my go-to when my hair feels dry or tired. It gives an instant boost of moisture and softness without feeling heavy, and it leaves everything smooth and healthy-looking. I love that it uses ingredients like hyaluronic acid and collagen - it fe...

Hyaluronic acid & collagen Hair Mask

A lovely, affordable treat for days when my hair feels dry or a bit wild. I like that it’s simple and flexible —-you can use it as a conditioner, a mask, or a leave-in depending on what your hair needs. It smooths my natural waves without making them...

Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Coconut Oil 3-in-1 Frizzy Hair Mask Treatment 390ml

✨ Finishing Touches

These are the products I use to bring everything together - soft hold, a bit of shine, and protection from the elements. Nothing heavy or sticky, just light finishing touches that let my natural waves and silver strands do their thing. For me, it’s not about perfection - it’s about feeling polished, comfortable, and a little bit radiant.

I reach for this spray when my hair (and energy) need a little lift of light and scent. It gives subtle shine, fresh fragrance, and that ‘I cared for myself’ moment - without weighing down my natural waves or messy greys. A finishing touch that feels...

Percy & Reed Time To Shine Eau My! Shine & Fragrance Spray

I love this oil because it feels clean, light, and full of goodness. It smooths frizz, adds shine, and never weighs my hair down. The natural ingredients and gentle scent make it feel like a little act of care - simple, effective, and completely in l...

Botanical Shine™ Nourishing Hair Oil 50ml

An absolute game-changer for drying my hair gently. It soaks up just enough water without roughing up my waves or causing frizz. I wrap it up while I get ready and let my hair settle into its natural shape. It’s soft, light, and makes the whole wash-...

Curly Hair Towels

I only brush my hair twice a week, once when it is wet and I'm distributing product and once before I next wash it. I use a Wet Brush to minimise pull and breakages. I know some people buy curl brushes to separate the curl pattern but fingers are jus... has made it healthier and thicker.

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