Beauty buffs insist £4 'liquid gold' completely transforms their hair in winter

Shoppers have been 'blown away' by the results from a hair and scalp serum from Australian brand Straand that has transformed 'dry, itchy and flaky' scalps. What's more, is that hair care buffs wanting to try this nifty little The Crown Fix Scalp Serum - which has been hailed as 'liquid gold' - can do so for free with a three-piece Straand's latest Scalp Care Starter kit deal.

Now, there is a catch - while the kit itself can be nabbed for free, you'll need to pay the £9.99 two-day postage fee - although this still works out cheap as chips as you'll be bagging the Crown Fix serum (albeit a 15ml travel size) for the price of just £3.33 (instead of £16 full size), ideal for trying it out before investing.

Containing the Crown Cleanse Shampoo, Crown Boost Conditioning Treatment and The Crown Fix Scalp Serum, the The Scalp Care Starter Kit is one of Straand's best-sellers and usually costs £19. By using this hair routine, the brand claims, you will help "Balance your microbiome and fight dandruff" in your scalp and luscious locks. Perfect for those who suffer from dry scalps during the winter months.

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The kit has been a hit with shoppers looking to boost their scalp health, banish dandruff, dry flakiness and nourish their hair with a plethora of reviews praising the three-step routine. One said: "My scalp was previously very dry and itchy, and these products have really helped with this. My hair is left feeling super soft and healthy and the Starter Kit is such an easy 3 step hair care routine!"

Another raved: "My personal favourite is the serum. Its so convenient to use. Overall, I enjoyed them and will definitely purchase the bigger sizes once I finished them."

The pre-biotic serum included in the kit has been designed to "help to relieve scalp stress resulting from heat styling, chemical bleaching, braids, cornrows and permanent colour treatments", as well as "scalp concerns such as dry skin, itchiness, and dandruff. This expert scalp serum is hydrating, protective and the perfect skin treatment."

Made with the brand's active Defenscalp™ and Lactic Acid, the serum nourishes your scalp, balancing out the microbiome and strengthens the skin's barrier to leave your roots hydrated and protected - even more so if used with the brand's shampoo and conditioner in the set.

Shoppers love how the serum not only transforms their flaky scalp after washing but also leaves no 'greasiness' or 'residue'. With over 40 glistening reviews, it's clear to see why it's a best-seller.

One happy Straand fan, who suffered with 'scalp psoriasis' and found it 'debilitating' raved about the transformative results after using the Crown Fix serum. They said: " It's changed everything, it's like liquid gold! No more flakes, no more itchiness, no more embarrassing scalp confetti on my collar and shoulders! AND on top of all of this, as someone with vibrantly coloured hair, it doesn't strip all of my colour out! A second win! Thanks Straand, you rock!"

Another showered the serum with love and said: "This scalp serum is a must have ! I get seasonal dryness especially on my scalp and this has honestly made the flakiness go away !!! The texture is so nice and the best part is you don’t even need to wash it out."

"Hands down, this serum is the biggest treat for your scalp," added another fan, who testified: "I use it right after towel drying my hair post-wash and it’s simply sooo refreshing. I was super surprised to see that it leaves absolutely no rogue residue or oiliness either, which is something I always look for in new hair products because my hair is prone to greasiness.

"The little nozzle is also a game-changer because it gets the serum in all the places it needs to go with zero product wastage or mess."

Elsewhere, if you're after a quick fix for your dandruff, Philip Kingsley's 8-Day Intensive Regime Kit is on sale for £22.40 her, as is Noughty's Scalp Health Trichologist Approved 5PC Bundle which now costs £38.99 from £49.95.

Although, if you're looking to dip your toe in and test out Straands best-selling hair products, including the Crown Fix Serum, before investing in more full-size bottles - for free, essentially - try The Scalp Care Starter Kit here for the cost of the brand's two-day fast shipping fee of £9.99.