The Matrix Biolage R.A.W line is fairly new and focuses on ingredients that are good for both us and the environment, hence R.A.W - Real. Authentic. Wholesome. 

I'm going to admit, that I'm not exactly a fan of "natural" hair care products - it doesn't perform as well for me, whether it be shampoo, conditioner or styling products. It's just not my vibe. BUT, I am pleasantly surprised with the Smoothing Styling Milk and the Texturizing Styling Spray. I find both products lightweight, do an amazing job at what they claim, and don't have a strong scent like sometimes natural products do.

I use the Smoothing Styling Milk as sort of a leave-in conditioner. After washing my hair, I apply a pea sized amount to the ends of my hair and dry it (either by blow or air drying) and I could see that my hair was more tame without being oily like some other leave in conditioners do to my hair. Sometimes I forget to apply it onto my hair after the shower, so I apply it after I style my hair to smooth out my slightly frizzy ends, and it works just as well!

My favourite product of the two has to be the Texturizing Styling Spray though. It's fantastic for the messy, beach-y wave look.

To begin creating this beach waves look, I washed my hair and blow dried it until it was about 80% dry.  I sprayed the texturizing spray all over my hair and proceeded twist small sections of my hair away from my face, ensuring that all my hair was twisted. I let the twists sit for a couple minutes, then I brushed them out with my fingers and pushed my hair towards my roots to create some volume. When my hair was fully dried, I used a tapered 1 inch curling wand to add a couple of defined curls to the top layer of my hair and brushed my fingers through that as well.

This hair style holds well and looks even better as a second hair day look. I'm quite impressed with it's performance as it isn't crunchy and doesn't dry out my hair like a sea salt spray, but offers the same styling effect.

I'd definitely recommend Matrix Biolage R.A.W. products if you're looking for more environmentally conscious hair products as they offer a couple other styling products as well as shampoos and conditioners.

What's your go-to hair style for work or school?